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BRIEFS
July 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate off 2.1pc to US$701/TEU, USWC soars 24.5pc to $1,720/FEU
  • LA-LB ports see cargo volumes from China and HK slump due to trade war
  • Ports in China handle 5.5b tonnes of cargo between Jan-May, up 6.7pc
  • Tanger Med opens new terminals to attract more box traffic
  • FedEx's integration with TNT leaves firm with Q4 loss of US$1.97b
  • UK enlists help of logistics experts to prevent hard border with Ireland
  • Davies Turner's express China-UK rail service faster than expected
  • DB Schenker boosts South Asia network with new subsidiary in Bangladesh
  • Cathay is ready to change fleet deployment to match unsteady cargo demand
  • Cargolux starts services from Luxembourg to Jakarta
  • The Netherlands considers air cargo tax to protect the environment

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • APM Terminals' MedPort Tangier in Morocco inaugurated last week
  • BCBA organises seminar on Customs Post Clearance Audit & GST Return Filing
  • Creating common information technology standards to make industry more efficient for both customers & shipping lines, summit told
  • DHL Express' 'Yellow Yatra' arrives in Delhi to help SMEs succeed beyond borders through e-commerce
  • HMM to join THE Alliance
  • Maritime Cook Islands Ship Registry appoints new CEO
  • MOL to launch annual safety campaign on July 15
  • OOCL's new proforma of LL4 & LL5 on Asia-Europe trade
  • Port of Rotterdam's Wilheminahaven DordrechtInland Seaport becomes future proof
  • Sea change in shipping seen from Jan. 2020
  • APSEZ & Wilhelmshaven Freight Village Container Terminal to jointly promote trade & shipping
  • Benefits of PCS 1x highlighted at roadshow
  • E-challan system in place to check traffic violations
  • India's annual coal demand up 9.1 pc
  • PM Modi & President Trump agree to facilitate early meeting of Commerce Ministers to sort out trade issues
  • WCO launches new integrity development tool

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to join THE Alliance
  • Cargo-carrier SW Italia showing interest in buying into Alitalia
  • Freightliner owner Genesee & Wyoming to be acquired in $8.4bn deal
  • DP World continues its diversification with billion-dollar Topaz Energy & Marine deal
  • Belarus bottlenecks may see booming Asia-Europe rail freight hit the buffers
  • 'Port automation may not always deliver expected results'
  • Emirates SkyCargo appoints first Emirati female cargo managers
  • Monika Schaller appointed vice president of corporate communications at DP-DHL
  • Against the odds: It's coming...
  • New company secretary Angela Morgan completes ABP's new executive team
  • On the wires: Temasek the 'Saviour' invests little in Li & Fung as it cashes in top dollar from CapitaLand

Marine Logweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • Port Canaveral gets $1.5 million in state funding for new fireboat
    The Canaveral Port Authority will receive $1.5 million in funding from the State of Florida to support the acquisition of a specialized fireboat to provide marine firefighting and rescue capabilities for Port
  • Philly Shipyard to appoint CFO with "deep government contracts experience"
    With no ships on its current order book Philly Shipyard has declared its intentions to "go gray" and seek U.S. government contracts. It has already succeeded in becoming one of four shipyards
  • PPG wins $78 million MSC coatings contract
    Pittsburgh, Pa., headquartered PPG (NYSE: PPG) reports that it has been awarded a five-year, $78 million contract by the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) to provide coatings, solvents and technical services
  • FERRIES 2019 will include tour of leading maritime training facility
    Marine Log's FERRIES 2019 conference and expo, which this year is being held November 5 & 6 at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Fla, will offer a full program
  • VT Halter starts construction on third Navy berthing barge
    VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss., has started construction on the third Auxiliary Personnel Lighter - Small (APL(S)), a new class of berthing barges commissioned by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
  • Seaspan hands over Canada's first OFSV
    Seaspan Shipyards officially handed over Canada's first Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), the CCGS Sir John Franklin to the Canadian Coast Guard in a June 27 ceremony held aboard the vessel. Built
  • Wake Media appoints Andy Ford as Operations Director
    U.K. based specialist maritime and offshore marketing agency Wake Media has appointed Andy Ford as Operations Director, effective July 1. Reporting to Managing Director Steve Parks, Ford will be responsible for enhancing,
  • DP World acquires Topaz Energy in $1.1 billion deal
    Dubai headquartered global port operator DP World has acquired Topaz Energy and Marine Limited from Renaissance Services SAOG and Standard Chartered Private Equity/Affirma Capital in a deal valued at $1,079 million. Topaz,
  • New MARAD warning on regional conflict and piracy
    The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a new advisory (2019-007) warning of violence due to regional conflict and piracy in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • How to shine a light on shipping's grey areas
    Some flags are playing a cat and mouse game with sanctions busters, others are happy to turn a blind eye...
  • Turkey-Greece ferry link starts operations
    Direct Turkey-Greece service promises to cut the transit time between Europe and Turkey for truck traffic and reduce congestion at...
  • EU starts special trade system for dealing with Iran
    Marine insurers and shipping companies may be hoping for re-opened doors, but after the recent tanker attacks in the Gulf...
  • Containerships are maritime's biggest polluters, EU data shows
    The European Commission publishes the results of the first Monitoring, Verification and Reporting regulation report period
  • Former Höegh Autoliners executives face US cartel indictment
    Two shipping executives agreed with competitors to fix, stabilise, and maintain rates charged to customers of international ocean shipping services...
  • Australia secures lion's share of China's rising uptake of LNG imports
    It is also not a given that Australia may overtake Qatar as the world's top LNG exporter this year, the...
  • HMM to join The Alliance as full member
    HMM has until now been an associate member of the 2M group with Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co
  • Maritime Cook Islands registry appoints Chatzigeorgiou to top job
    Angelos Chatzigeorgiou takes the helm of the Maritime Cook Islands registry
  • DP World agrees $1.1bn takeover of Topaz
    Topaz buy adds 117 vessels to DP World's fleet in logistics services push
  • K Line to form joint venture for coal and LNG carriers
    The joint venture, to be based in Taipei, is expected to start operations in October 2020
  • BW Offshore names Marco Beenen as chief executive
    Former BW Offshore chief executive Carl K Arnet has been appointed to run BW Energy
  • Daily Briefing
    Skuld only IG club with underwriting surplus | Data and technology herald 'sea change' in marine insurance | CSIC strikes...
  • KS Energy units sign drilling deal while cancelling Cosco newbuild
    Oil and gas services company KS Energy expects to write off $26.8 m in costs relating to the construction of the KS Orient...
  • Mitsui & Co and JOGMEC pick up 10% stake in Arctic LNG 2
    The 19.8m tonnes per annum Arctic LNG 2 is expected to start production in 2023
  • Maersk's Skou applauds ordering discipline as boxship sizes peak
    'You are going to drive the company into bankruptcy if you want to grow by 10% to 20% in a...
  • Maersk unit loses permit for Los Angeles port automation plan
    The debate over automation in the Port of Los Angeles has gone well beyond the local level to reach the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • Low-sulfur price indicators bullish; true view months away
  • Mexico sets container port investment priorities
  • BNSF Dallas ramp gets chassis flexibility
  • ODFL includes shippers in 'holistic' disaster relief plans
  • California truckers want clarity on clean-air goals
  • EU deal to spur Vietnam container trade
  • Wind drives project cargo on the Great Lakes and Seaway
  • Phillip Brown joins SAL's Houston office
  • HMM move to THE Alliance cuts 2M trans-Pacific coverage

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • Euronav continues buyback program
    Euronav has bought back another swath of shares, this time more than 1.1 million on both Brussels and New York markets. The Belgian tanker giant reported Monday that it had spent €9.2m ($10.4m) on the buybacks, bringing its total holding to 4.5 million shares, or 2% of the company. Plato, Conrad, Bob Marley and high spirits: Euronav bids farewell to Rodgers Euronav began buying back shares in D
  • Japan hopes foreign workers can boost yard productivity
    Faced with an ageing and declining population, the world's third-largest shipbuilding nation will grant visas to yard workers for the first time since World War II
  • Hagland Shipbrokers unites European offices with a rebrand
    All four of RG Hagland Shipbrokers' offices in Europe are to operate under the company's new name, Hagland Shipbrokers, following a rebrand. RG Hagland adds F3O broking team in Aberdeen The move will unite the offshore broker's branches in Norway, Denmark, Germany and Scotland under the same visual identity, email addresses and web page. Following the consolidation, Hagland Shipbrokers will com
  • Diana Shipping panamax wins contract extension at lower rate
    One of Diana Shipping's panamax bulk carriers has had its existing timecharter extended by around another year at close to a 10% rate cut at a time spot rates are climbing. Diana Shipping offers another buyback The 77,529-dwt Atalandi (built 2014) will remain on charter to Uniper Global Commodities for 11 to 13 months from 7 July, the New York-listed shipowner said in a release Monday. The gr
  • First LNG cargo of 2019 moving east along Northern Sea Route
    Northern Sea Route opens to Arc7 LNG carriers for summer season
  • Kidnapped tanker crew freed in Nigeria
    Pirates release men from Greek-controlled Apecus, Indian government says.
  • Castor Maritime puts $10m in shares on shelf
    Nasdaq-listed bulker owner plans to use proceeds for fleet expansion or general business purposes.
  • Japanese duo buy into Arctic LNG 2
    Russia's Novatek has brought two more investors on board for its Arctic LNG 2 project. A consortium comprising Mitsui & Co and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) have agreed to buy a 10% stake. Their participation also provides for the long-term LNG off-take of 2m tons per year by the Japanese partners. "We welcome the consortium of Mitsui and JOGMEC as partners in our Arct
  • Titan LNG turns up heat in LNG bunkering sector
    Naming ceremony feature fierce debate, sweet treats and live bunkering
  • Team Tankers tied to $8.2m sale and leaseback transaction
    Team Tankers, the shipowner chaired by Morten Arntzen, has sold one of its vessels to an Asian buyer, multiple brokers say. Key shipping players party onboard the Christian Radich Banks: Scrubber financing is 'very risky' The 13,400-dwt Sichem Paris (built 2008) has changed hands in an $8.2m deal, it is claimed. Shipbrokers believe the tanker has been chartered back to New York-listed Team Tan
  • Paris MoU detentions down but IMO 2020 compliance questions loom
    Fewer vessels held or banned in 2018 after port state control checks
  • Cosmoship wades deeper into handysize bulk carrier sector
    Nick Savvas-led outfit buys fourth unit this year with plans to grow its fleet numbers and capacity
  • DFDS hires fresh finance head as new strategy takes shape
    Karina Deacon is to join DFDS Group as its chief financial officer, following Torben Carlsen's promotion from the position earlier this year. DFDS targets acquisitions in new five-year plan DFDS plans unsecured offering to refinance maturing bonds Deacon start work in the role on 1 January 2020, according to an Oslo Stock Exchange filing on Monday. Carlsen was promoted to president and chief
  • John Angelicoussis sells oldest bulk carrier for demolition
    Greek shipowner John Angelicoussis is disposing of its oldest bulker, sources say. European brokers say the 246,000-dwt ore carrier Zhongte (built 1989) has gone for scrap. A price of $426 per ldt, or $15.4m, is being placed on the ship in a sale that includes 600 tons of bunkers. Occidental Petroleum pulls plug on VLCC deal with major owners Angelicoussis back at Daewoo for another LNG new
  • AP Moller-Maersk adds $145m to buyback amid upgrade and trade war cease fire
    AP Moller-Maersk has stepped up its share buyback efforts with a $145m investment in its own securities during the past week. It follows a $105m move on its A and B shares a week earlier as the world's largest shipowner began a $1.5bn programme. AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback Maersk Line launches bid for share of digital bookings Soren Skou sets out list o
  • Economou's Classic wins $20m payout in COA default row
    Bulker owner to be compensated for force majeure despite the fact that charterer could not have performed contract in any case
  • HMM to leave 2M to join THE Alliance
    Carrier will be fourth member as group extends partnership for another 10 years
  • BW Offshore and BW Energy reshuffle management after spin-off
    Meanwhile, one of BW Offshore's FPSOs has had its contract in Nigeria extended for a further six months
  • Hyundai Mipo adds two more tankers worth $76m
    South Korean shipbuilder continues order run with European deal.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets boosts fleet with containership deal
    Vessel comes with long-term charter and is the third purchased since March capital raise
  • K Line teams with Taiwanese on bulkers and LNG
    U-Ming and Kuang Ming also involved in company that will service Taipower contracts.
  • Library ship and bulker collide in Argentina
    Logos Hope avoids serious damage in incident in Parana River.
  • DP World strikes again with $1.1bn Topaz takeover
    Dubai ports and shipping group snaps up Middle East OSV operator from Renaissance Services
  • Samsung adds $120m 'special-purpose' ship
    South Korean yard inks deal with European client.
  • Grimaldi ro-ro caught in Senegal cocaine seizure
    Incident in West Africa is second involving Italian-owned vehicle carrier in less than a year
  • Singapore's Smart Port Challenge seeks its maritime unicorn
    MPA-led start-up competition paid out grants totaling almost $500,000 last year.
  • Singapore suspends Inter-Pacific Petroleum's bunker craft licence
    Maritime Port Authority has now removed permits from three companies in a little under a year.
  • Unipec now major player in suezmax and aframax trades
    Chinese company among top ten charterers in two other major tanker sectors, says Poten.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • FreightWaves acquires American Shipper
    "American Shipper journalists, contributors and sponsors will now have access to the world's largest audience for transportation and logistics news and content. Best of all, like all commentary and news content offered by FreightWaves, all American Shipper content will be available without a restrictive paywall," said FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller.
  • Los Angeles City Council vetoes permit for Pier 400
    The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will reconsider a coastal development permit it approved earlier this month for the APM Terminal at Pier 400.
  • HMM will switch from 2M to THE Alliance in April
    The change will happen around the same time that HMM starts taking delivery of the first a dozen 23,000-TEU containerships.
  • E-commerce and Type 86 pilots coming soon
    Customs is using the pilots to get more information on nontraditional supply chain actors, a senior CBP official said during a conference last week.
  • Wieland selected as CEO of Massport
  • Longer freight trains plague emergency responders
  • DP World to acquire Topaz for $1.1 billion
  • Lawmakers want more time for LNG by rail permit
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • Genesee & Wyoming to be acquired in $8.4 billion deal
  • Four companies to form coal, LNG joint venture

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2019
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Premiums over HSFO rise in June on growing demand
    The Asian low sulfur fuel oil market saw a surge in premiums to high sulfur fuel oil in the first half of June.
  • ICE July Singapore HSFO open interest up 16.7% to 13.66 million mt
    The arbitrage trade has not been workable due to strength in 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam Barge prices, which cut cargo flow to the east, traders said.
  • Taiwan's CPC mulls to sell another LSFO cargo for Q3 on weak utility demand
    "Demand [for LSFO] is low. We may sell a low sulfur fuel oil cargo for August or September," the company source said.
  • FUTURES: Oil up more than 2% as OPEC looks to extend supply cuts
    "In the winter period it would be difficult to exit the deal, when demand is falling and in the summer period, demand rises," Novak said.
  • TRADER NOTE: HK's Brightoil board goes through a shake-up
    The resigned directors held the view that material information about the company was not provided to them in a timely manner.
  • OPEC and allies set to consider nine-month oil cut extension
    "I think it's most likely nine months, but we have to talk to other ministers," Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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
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