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BRIEFS
September 28, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Shippers slam liner companies' fuel surcharges
  • UK freight forwarders up in arms over sulphur surcharge
  • Container lines co-operate to boost Med-US East Coast services
  • AmFELS builds box ships for Matson and LNG-fueled vessels for Pasha
  • Box volume at Rotterdam up 6pc but total throughput dips 2pc
  • Hutchison Ports Pakistan sets new box handling record
  • India's state ports loose out to cheaper private ports on transshipments
  • APAC airlines post 4.2pc rise in cargo traffic in August
  • FTA welcomes UK government's Brexit 'no-deal notice' for aviation
  • Swissport leases 36,000 sq ft cargo warehouse at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Bahri celebrates Saudi National Day in Mumbai
  • Lines in strategic cooperation to enhance Mediterranean-US East Coast service
  • More action needed with regard to cyber security in shipping, shows survey
  • Senior appointments at Britannia Maritime Consultants
  • First consignment of non-basmati rice to be shipped to China today
  • Mumbai Port observing Swachhata Hi Seva programme
  • Abu Dhabi Ports showcases KIZAD Logistics City at FIATA World Congress in New Delhi
  • Tariff hike to support domestic manufacturing: FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Debt burden entails risks
  • Aurizon to enhance rail monitoring
  • Arpin picks move coordinator
  • New baby for World Fuel Services
  • Kazakhstan and China plan e-commerce trade
  • Fercam steps up trade fair business
  • Swissport snaps up Apron Stuttgart
  • Final bow for two Swiss logisticians
  • Ukrainian Railways to revamp locomotive fleet
  • Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Meerane
  • RWI container handling index marking time
  • Belgians to exit Asia
  • First flying B777 making final touchdown
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Watco expands to Queensland
  • Arkas enlarging West African offering
  • Kerry promotes Kenny
  • Europa goes north

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Fairplay to cease publication
  • Fledgling project carrier dship secures more MPP resales
  • Taiwan Navigation unfazed by US-China trade war
  • After decades of pioneering spirit, IM Skaugen overwhelmed by two setbacks
  • IRISL transfers vessels to Chinese ally
  • ECSA challenges NGOs' claim that EU has adequate ship recycling capacity
  • Sanoyas Shipbuilding ends three-year order drought

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Felixstowe box congestion spreads to Southampton, just in time for Xmas rush
  • Cargo-friendly Brescia Airport unveils ambitions to become major Italian hub
  • THE and Ocean alliances team up for Mediterranean-US east coast service
  • Pharma the star performer for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half
  • H&M interim profits hit by blip in supply chain from new logistics system
  • Cheap labour still diverting Indian logistics players from new technology
  • Dachser makes changes at the top as it strengthens Asia network
  • Retire, 'Yoda' is to, while Jansen Stafford takes over at Cathay Pacific cargo

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module
  • NYK containership gets next generation bridge
  • World Maritime Day: Mercy Ships recognizes role of maritime volunteers
  • VIDEO: High Speed Transfers order second Damen Fast Crew Supplier
  • ABB technologies will help Nobiskrug superyacht meet IMO Tier III
  • Barillec to equip LNG hybrid dredge

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • US ports continue rapid volume growth
    Greater volume of traffic caused by strong consumer demand and the upcoming holiday season, says ports spokesperson
  • Capital places aframax order with Daehan
    Company signs with South Korean yard for scrubber-equipped vessels for delivery on cusp of 2020 emissions deadline
  • Pacific Basin CEO joins Ardmore board
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner joins US-listed chemical and product tanker company's board of directors
  • Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners revealed
    IMC founder Frank Tsao honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and the pivotal role...
  • Engine operation in a low-sulphur environment
    Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's...
  • NovaAlgoma and Döhle unveil new MPP and mini-grabber pool
    The joint venture, which is expected to start next month, will comprise 26 vessels, including 13 MPP vessels and 13...
  • IM Skaugen successor facing liquidation
    Third generation owner Morits Skaugen pens bitter letter to shareholders, hitting out at former allies
  • BIMCO fast-tracks sulphur cap compliance clause
    There are still several unknowns to factor into the transition to low-sulphur marine fuels, says BIMCO
  • Owners demand 2050 GHG strategy clarity
    Containership and ferry owners question how the 2008 baseline used in the preliminary strategy can be measured
  • Viewpoint: Costing compliance
    The shipping industry, in its compulsory requirements for environmental compliance, is facing a dramatic across-the-board increase in operational costs
  • Atlantic Basin faces compliant fuel shortages in 2020
    Fearnleys' analyst believes that tanker trade driven by arbitrage could even out regional imbalances in HFO and compliant fuels post-2020
  • Zim and MSC join forces on India-Mediterranean trade
    The vessel-sharing agreement between Zim and Mediterranean Shipping Co will start from the second half of October
  • Owners will face higher P&I costs after soft 2019, Gallagher warns
    With hull cover now rising at Lloyd's, prospects grow for a marine insurance double whammy in the medium term
  • Daily Briefing
    Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability | Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping | Dirty...
  • IMO rules 'fantastic' for LNG demand
    LNG carrier owners are riding on the back of expectations of greater demand for LNG in coming years because of...
  • Qatar reveals plans to boost LNG capacity to 110m tonnes a year
    The new mega plant will produce about 32m tonnes per annum of LNG

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Detention re-enters US truck driver work rules debate
  • Low-sulfur fuel prices won't be clear to BCOs until early to mid-2019
  • Ocean reefer rate increases forecast to keep outpacing dry prices
  • Europe's busiest ports search for answers to barge congestion
  • Fearing no-deal Brexit, Europe shippers add buffer stocks

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Aegean president to leave, Mercuria man joins board
    Aegean Marine's COO Kostas Polydakis will fulfill the remaining duties of departing president Jonathan McIlroy.
  • Mackey confirms Scorpio scrubber programme
    More than 100 vessels to see modifications, but company is acting with "heavy heart," COO maintains.
  • ICBC Leasing wins $17m ruling against Chinese shipowner
  • Higher bunker prices and weak spot market pushes Sea Tank into slump
  • Market picks up as Nord/LB moves to offload MPP fleet
    Interest in German bank's decision to sell loans on 40 ships may signal light at end of the tunnel for smaller multipurpose vessels
  • Singapore 'needs more company headquarters'
  • Shipping banks bemoan lack of clarity on green standards
  • Sohmen-Pao: shipping is brilliant if you don't mind poor returns
  • Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO
    'We've only just listed. We're comfortable where we are,' Wade says
  • FSRU decision is just a bump in the road for Gunvor juggernaut
    Bangladesh gas import project is left in limbo, but trader has plenty more irons in the fire, including a growing interest in owning ships
  • Confidence is a fragile thing in these uncertain times
    Despite slowly improving fundamentals in dry bulk and container sectors, overall confidence in the business outlook remains paper-thin after a decade of setbacks
  • Massive debt and oversupply 'will cripple OSV owners for years'
    The vast majority of Norwegian offshore shipowners are saddled with too much debt, while all of them face a market with too many vessels, Norwegian analyst says
  • Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier
    Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone
  • Outgoing IUMI president warns against 'unthinkable' loss scenarios
  • Shippers react as more container lines talk fuel surcharges
    Shippers blast implementation from 2019 and call for wider use of scrubbers
  • MSC fixes bargain rate neopanamax trio
    Bargain basement relet signals hefty loss for rival carrier
  • IRISL containership quartet emerges under Turkish control
    Istanbul Denizcilik said to own and manage Iranian liner company's largest boxships
  • Gastech forum notches up notable firsts in Barcelona
  • First KC-1 LNG newbuilds set to undergo repairs
    Designer, shipyard and charterer start legal action over technical issues found on first vessels fitted with new South Korean-designed containment system
  • Owners bid for EDP's LNG carrier charter
  • H-Energy may enter shipping market for next LNG deal
  • Gail eyes next move as it assesses LNG ship needs
  • MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant
    Would-be partners concoct pioneering plan using converted LNG carrier and existing powership to supply gas to Mozambique
  • As nightmare fades, sector can dare to dream of better times
  • Dragon star helms maiden voyage of model aframax
    Theo Paphitis is building on his shipping credentials with his appointment as chancellor of one of the UK's leading maritime training centres
  • Zissimatos-led Swiss Carriers linked to Maersk tanker
    Shipowner said to have bought Chinese-built vessel in second acquisition since his re-emergence
  • Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale
    Eyal Ofer-led company buys final six ships from Callimanopulos fleet, closing book on potentially market-moving disposal
  • Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges
    Newbuilding order is second deal for Greek shipowner's Capital Maritime this year
  • Faerder shifts suezmax order to Daehan
    Turid Sorensen-led company's Chevron-backed deal is potentially worth $248m, but casts doubt on earlier order
  • Neda and Premuda take cut in LR2 charter rates
  • Opec 2020 vision bodes well for tanker owners
    The oil cartel's medium-term forecast shows a spike in crude trades due to the IMO 2020 rules, boosting tanker owners when scrapping activity is expected to stay strong
  • Marinakis and NYK Line lock new VLCCs into charters
  • Teekay LNG Partners exits suezmax sector with tanker sales
  • Capital VLCC released by South Korean court
    Greek owner threatens significant counterclaim for 'wrongful arrest', while SK Shipping pursues charter dispute in High Court in London
  • Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels
  • Sea Gate Navigation buys third Japanese cape in nine months
    Stefanou brothers' firm emerges as second busiest secondhand capesize buyer in Greece this year
  • Carnival beats estimates, but profit estimates slump
    High fuel prices and a strong dollar sink fourth-quarter estimate, dampening share price.
  • Low in sulphur but high in price?
    ASBA speaker says complaint fuel should be in ample supply, but tanker panelists take aim at cost and quality issues.
  • dship Carriers adds two more newbuildings
    German owner will take delivery of MPP Eco Traders in 2019.
  • Ardmore beefs up boardroom with CEO pair
    Pacific Basin's Mats Berglund and Carisbrooke's Helen Tveitan de Jong join the board.
  • Malaviya Twenty fetches $1.1m at auction
    Crew likely to recover unpaid wages after PSV sold in UK.
  • Qingdao Port International gets a new president
  • Scorpio will say 'yes' to scrubbers
    Emanuele Lauro-led group is about to make a major bet on sulphur-compliance technology after some publicly stated misgivings only three months ago.
  • Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea
    Probe continues into alleged unauthorised departure of Russian ship.
  • Tanker market will reach balance in 2020, BTIG analyst says
    Euronav the top pick in Greg Lewis' first basket of tanker stocks.
  • SCI mulls investment in $551m FSRU project
    Indian owner could take a piece of MOL and Swan Energy's LNG action.
  • DCC Bulk Transport liquidated in Singapore
    Bulker operating arm of DCC Maritime and Greece's Halkias group being wound up.
  • Zim and MSC strengthen alliance
    Liner duo team up on Mediterranean to Indian sub-continent trade.
  • Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner
    Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency.
  • VLGC spot rates jump on rising volumes
  • Hunter keeps optional VLCC trio in its sights
    Oslo-listed tanker newcomer gives itself an extra month to decide on DSME newbuildings.
  • PSV rates spike as utilisation peaks
    North Sea numbers averaging their highest level for four years.
  • Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue
    The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy.
  • Eidesvik stretches Equinor PSV deals
    Norwegian owner keeps supply ships with oil major through to 2020.
  • Uljanik Plovidba wins debt discount on MRs
    Credit Suisse and other lenders agree to refinancing of tankers after months of talks.
  • Qatar to expand LNG production facilities
    Wood Mackenzie: Economies of scale make what is already the most competitive new LNG project worldwide even cheaper
  • Alliances consolidate Med-US East Coast services
    Yang Ming says industry initiative will result in "increased service quality and efficiency".
  • Bumi Armada names new chief financial officer
    Savy ends two year stint as top finance executive at Malaysian FPSO specialist.
  • India winds down Iranian crude imports
    Indian refiners have not placed orders for Iranian crude for November as US sanctions loom.
  • Knutsen Offshore to charter two suezmaxes
    Norwegian tanker owner will order two ships for the deal with Equinor.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
  • Products settle at four-week highs amid strong demand
    A robust demand outlook and a bullish decline refinery utilization supported products futures, which settled at four-week highs on Thursday
  • ARA fuel oil stocks build 21% on week, but tight October expected
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 21% to 1.372 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, but the backwardation on the 3.5% sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge curve remains pronounced
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise to 6-month high on difficult barge transport
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 0.8% on the week to 2.911 million mt in the week ended September 26
  • Interview: Pemex's CEO expects FID for four new fields in 2019
    Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to make a final investment decision (FID) and begin development of its Ixachi, Pokche, Xikin, and Suuk discoveries in 2019
  • Ecuador's Napo July crude exports fall 25% on month; Oriente up 17%
    Exports of Ecuadorean heavy-sour Napo crude fell 25% in July to around 4 million barrels, down from 5.4 million barrels in June
  • Iran sanctions could spur oil to $100/b: Standard Chartered's Horsnell
    Sanctions against Iran could contribute to a "nasty gap" in the market at year-end, with oil prices potentially reaching $100/b
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker supplier Aegean appoints new CEO
    McIlroy will be replaced by Kostas Polydakis, previously the company's chief operating officer.
  • Tanker owner Union Maritime orders scrubbers for up to 16 vessels
    Union Maritime has ordered scrubbers for up to 16 of its vessels
  • Gibraltar bunker operations in Aug at lowest since March: Port Authority
    The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 463 in August, the lowest since March and down from 504 in July
  • FUTURES: Crude shrugs off US stockbuild, rising on supply concerns
  • TRADER NOTE: Trefoil Trading bunker trader leaves, new operator joins
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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