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BRIEFS
January 31, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Mexican port volume up 12.2pc to 6.37 million TEU in 2017
  • Navios Maritime Containers buys 4,360-TEUer for US$11.5 million
  • Azerbaijani minister: Baku port expansion to start in first quarter
  • North Sea Canal ports see transhipment volumes surge in 2017
  • Leaked Trump infrastructure plan stresses local initiatives
  • US truckers back Trump, ask for new 'Build America' highway fund
  • NYK to enhance crisis response capability with new support tool
  • NYK unit to install wind turbines at Zeebrugge terminal
  • Novorossiysk oil terminal changes its approach to tariffs
  • World air cargo enjoys bumper year though Africa still lags
  • Dutch shippers plead: Ease freighter flight rules at Schiphol
  • SkyBridge Arizona sets up hub with US & Mexico customs on site

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • Arvind Parikh chosen for Padma Bhushan honour
  • CMA CGM creates Ze Box, its first international start-up incubator based in Marseilles
  • Albatross Inland Ports installs one MW Roof Top Solar Power Plant
  • DP World Chennai hosts trade meet for SME exporters of Tamil Nadu
  • Fire fighting system inaugurated at JNPT Hospital
  • JNPT celebrates Republic Day with gaiety & joy
  • AIAI's expectation from Union Budget
  • GST data reveals 50 pc increase in number of indirect taxpayers
  • Eminent speakers & panelists engross CTL & BHP 2018 Conference

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LATAM Cargo
  • A country seeking air cargo links
  • Looking to Asia
  • Commercial vehicles charged for 33.6 billion km
  • Challenging year for Werner Enterprises
  • Kuehne Foundation entrusted to new hands
  • Australia: Qube Ports goes for new mobile cranes
  • Ethiopian flower export airport linked to Liege
  • New cranes for mega rail terminal in Savannah
  • New partners for Rhenus Italy
  • Streck: Boll hands helm to successor
  • European airports call for drone rulebook
  • Billions earmarked for logistics on Indian subcontinent
  • Australia: Maryborough to Ararat line reopens
  • LTE welcomes ELL's 100th locomotive
  • Bolloré strengthens presence in Scandinavia
  • Hapag Lloyd discovers Kenya and Tanzania
  • Asian airlines register solid increase in 2017
  • Double feature at CAT

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • COSCO heads for profit on huge subsidies, recovering market
  • Marine insurers must have more than just a healthy balance sheet
  • Dutch maritime group to launch first autonomous vessel by 2019
  • CMA CGM steps up the pressure in digital race
  • Australian ports 'too small' for ever-increasing box ship sizes
  • Box rates restrained on Asia-Europe route
  • India's Mercator announces new CFO
  • GAC opens logistics facility in Sri Lanka
  • Gulf Navigation taps Atlantic Navigation for OSV market entry
  • New cranes bring scant relief for Yemen's Hodeidah port
  • NYK orders LNG carrier for EDF charter
  • HMM to incorporate Vietnamese JV Tan Cang Overland
  • SITC confirms box ship orders from Yangzijiang

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • Bolloré Logistics expands in Scandinavia with purchase of Denmark's Global Solutions
  • Air freight rates still looking positive after a strong December
  • Funding must be ring-fenced to keep UK rail freight sector on track
  • New CMA CGM flagship so efficient it can save $20,000 every sailing day
  • Analysis: Hamburg Süd integration makes it a different financial ballgame for Maersk
  • Online retail growth in the UK less than expected last year

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • VIDEO: Finnlines continues to add capacity
  • American Salvage Association elects new leadership team
  • With Project Resolve ship accepted, Davie pins hopes on icebreakers
  • AI is the next step in increasing safety in ship operations
  • Rolls-Royce reveals more details on SEACOR hybrid vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • Concordia Maritime looks to tanker earnings recovery
    Update: Chief executive Kim Ullman eyes expansion in the MR and suezmax sectors
  • Bulker newbuilding orders creep up
    But the uptick in orders should not derail the dry bulk recovery, say analysts
  • Drewry sounds rare bearish tone for LNG shipping
    Slippage from last year would weigh on charter rates in 2018, the consultancy predicts
  • Lisbon to host inaugural Portugal Shipping Week
    Series of events to be held on September 17-21
  • Will Washington block Cosco's path to prized US asset?
    Cosco was prevented 20 years ago from developing a container terminal in Long Beach, but is now within grasp of...
  • PNCT capitalises on infrastructure investments
    New Jersey terminal is spending to grow on the back of the Panama Canal expansion and the raising of the...
  • Dorian LPG kills poison pill in win for corporate governance
    Board of directors can no longer unilaterally prevent suitors from building stakes as BW emerges as No 2 shareholder
  • ANE shipping acquires Nordic Tankers' Herning unit
    Nineteen vessels sold to new Norwegian company for undisclosed fee
  • Daily Briefing
    CSET has raised the stakes in its ambition for its tanker business, where large newbuilding orders have been placed and...
  • ICS and BIMCO urge caution over sulphur cap violations
    Associations want to ensure that only companies that knowingly and wilfully use non-compliant fuels for financial gain should be named...
  • CMA CGM launches box tech incubator
    Ze Box to help develop carrier's digital strategy
  • Port of Tyne's Moffat to take over at Maritime UK
    Further changes to promotional body's management structure are expected in coming months
  • The 200-year-old start-up
    As it reaches an impressive milestone, the Sailors' Society continues to support seafarers around the world
  • Sanchi: Get ready for the backlash
    Latest big spill is PR car crash and may result in tougher legislation
  • Japan offers funding for IoT research and green maritime technologies
    The deadline for the application is February 13, with recipients to be finalised by April
  • Cosco Shipping Development expects post-merger profit surge
    Net profit in 2017 is estimated to jump 252% year on year to about $200m
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan Port expects to post $420m net profit for 2017
    Container throughput to reach 26m teu
  • SHI sells disputed offshore facility for around $500m
    Semisubmersible drilling rig is set to be delivered to a European firm by the end of this year
  • Korea's KSS Line stays profitable in the final quarter of 2017
    Company posts $5.8m net profit for the fourth quarter ended December 31 last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • CMA CGM preps tech incubator, beefs up digital team
  • Nearing $1B valuation, Flexport triples ocean volume
  • Boosted by Beijing subsidy, Cosco expects hefty 2017 profit
  • Truckloads flying, Werner adds capacity, eyes higher rates
  • Beaumont port expands for heavy-lift projects, flexibility
  • Waste exporters need 5 million TEU in demand after China ban

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • NWS pushes more cargo in 2017
    Sister company Volga Shipping saw upswings in domestic and export shipping activities.
  • BW Group quick off mark after Dorian drops poison pill
    Singaporean giant now sitting on $60m slice of New York-listed owner after path cleared.
  • USCG pledges more class society oversight
    Hearing on El Faro casualty focuses on role of US Coast Guard's outsourced inspection programme.
  • MPC Containerships acquires two vessels
    Oslo-based owner will buy two 2,800-teu boxships for $21.8m total.
  • Dorian's Lycouris concerned on VLGC orders
    But executive at VLGC owner sees upside as older vessels leave fleet and cargo volumes grow.
  • Rand Logistics files Chapter 11 owing $260m to 600 creditors
    New owner American Industrial Partners comes up with restructuring plan for New Jersey-based company.
  • Genco chief executive eyes panamax exit door
    New York owner will eventually sell out of its oldest vessel class, Wobensmith tells Florida investor conference.
  • Product tankers on a stairway to heaven?
    Kim Ullman believes the stars are aligned for the market if orders do not flow in.
  • CMA CGM aims to think inside 'Ze Box'
    Marseilles-based containership company says new initiative is part of company's ongoing digital efforts.
  • Finnlines buys ro-pax from parent Grimaldi
    Finnish owner adds Europalink in response to growing volumes.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sums show continued dry cargo progress
    New York-listed owner presents plenty of plus factors in bulker recovery story.
  • CSSC faces delisting warning over loss
    Chinese state shipbuilder facing two years of red ink; 2017 forecast for deficit of $395m.
  • Ullman sees second half turn-around for product tankers
    Demand expected to pick up from the summer with MR fleet growth slowing.
  • Viking Cruises lines up $950m bond sale
    Torstein Hagen company wants to buy back cruiseship with new funds.
  • SEA\LNG unveils new LNG bunkering tool
    Group promoting the uptake of LNG anticipates that up to 30 LNG bunker vessels could be in operation by 2023
  • Liberty cashes in piece of Royal Caribbean Cruises
    Chief financial officer has divested some of his holding in the company.
  • Norwegian anchor-handler rates double
    Charterers have just one spot vessel available after Aker BP takes trio.
  • Fincantieri 'to close STX France deal'
    Italian yard said to be days away from sealing French takeover.
  • Cosco Shipping to bounce back with $426m profit
    Chinese group's containership unit boosted by 2017 market upturn.
  • Axel Eitzen leads swoop for Herning Shipping
    Largest step to date on comeback trail sees shipowner head takeover of Danish firm.
  • Shell sees 2018 as key year for LNG fuelling
    Major is actively working with 10-15 ports worldwide to introduce LNG bunkering
  • ICG books $17m profit from ferry sale
    Jonathan Swift heading to Spain after Irish owner agrees disposal.
  • Navios Maritime Containers closing on $103m refinancing
    Discussions come with owner talking up further growth after explosive start to life on OTC.
  • Kasuga linked to Saiki bulker resale
    Japanese owner said to have snapped up vessel due from yard this year.
  • Sheriff dies during vessel arrest
    South African deputy falls from ladder as he tries to execute court warrant.
  • Soechi Lines raises $200m in bond sale
    Fitch Ratings backs Indonesian tanker owner's move with B+ rating.
  • Noble agrees workout with creditor group
    Deal will see debt for equity swap, with existing shareholders diluted to just 10% of equity.
  • Navig8 boosted by LR2 and aframax additions
    Major pool operator sees more tankers added from Italian and South Korean principals.
  • NYK confirms long-term EDF LNGC charter
    Newbuild could be employed for up to 20 years under deal between Japanese and French firms.
  • Ultra Deep Solution fixes out Andy Warhol
    Singapore-based offshore vessel operator secures second five-year charter in as many months.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • Executive Moves: Tiger Cool Express, FedEx, DACHSER and Smith Transport
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Tiger Cool Express appoints chief commercial officer and executive vice president of operations, FedEx name...
  • NAFTA members 'finally' discuss core issues, Lighthizer says
    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday said members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) "finally" started to ...
  • CBP's modernization of port of entry revenue collection
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to "slash the cash" that's collected at the country's ports of entry by making it efficient and ea...
  • Werner profits skyrocket in 2017 on U.S. tax reform
    Werner Enterprises, Inc.saw its profits skyrocket in 2017 thanks in large part to recent tax reform legislation in the United States. The ...
  • Port of Barcelona sets cargo volume records in 2017
    The Port of Barcelona set new records for cargo volumes in 2017, the Mediterranean seaport said in a statement translated from the original...
  • North American freight market growth accelerates in December
    The North American freight market showed continued, even accelerating growth in December 2017, and could be poised to reach further record ...
  • MSC slashes transit times on Europe-U.S. East Coast trade
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is implementing faster transit times on two services between continental Europe and U.S. East Coast ports,...
  • Thousands of U.S. bridges over troubled water
    The United States has 612,677 bridges, but 54,259 of them are rated "structurally deficient," meaning they pose a risk to the millions of d...
  • CMA CGM launches international startup incubator
    The CMA CGM Group has launched its first international startup incubator, Ze Box, which is based in Marseille, the French shipping company ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2018
  • Oil futures fall as US stock market dives
    NYMEX March crude fell $1.06 to $64.50/b Tuesday as oil futures weakened alongside US equities for the second straight day.
  • CHINA DATA: Dec residual fuel imports rise 11% on month to 7-month high of 1.71 mil mt
    China's imports of residual fuel comprising fuel oil and petroleum bitumen blend rose 10.7% on the month to a seven-month high of 1.71 million mt in December.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Port of Rotterdam expects to have 7 licensed LNG bunker barges by 2020
    As many as seven LNG bunker barges will be licensed to operate at the port of Rotterdam by 2020.
  • Singapore, Fujairah bunker prices at multi-year highs on rising crude, demand
    Singapore, Fujairah bunker prices are at highs not seen seen late 2014 and mid-2015.
  • FUTURES: Crude trades lower amid profit-taking
    "Crude oil prices fell as investors braced for the upcoming refinery maintenance season amid a stronger USD," ANZ Bank said in a report.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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