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BRIEFS
February 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles port up 5.4pc to 852,449 TEU in best January ever
  • Exports up 9.1pc in January, but spurt caused by Chinese New Year
  • Halterm orders mega crane for Canada's Halifax container terminal
  • Hamburg draught restrictions result in market share loss to rivals ports
  • Miami port to become 1st in US to deploy emission-free gantry cranes
  • South Carolina ports up 12.5pc in January to best ever 205,689 TEU
  • CMA GGM hikes rate US$150/TEU from India west coast to East Africa
  • Panama Canal names Ricaurte Vasquez to replace retiring chief Quijano
  • US executive order banning Huawei 'within days', say officials
  • Female Chinese Coca-Cola researcher charged with stealing Coke secrets
  • Etihad Airways slashes US$21.4 billion in Airbus, Boeing orders
  • FAA says Vietnamese civil aviation authority meets ICAO safety standards
  • Jet Airways India seems rescued from brink by lenders offering bail-out

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • DSV announces revised bid for Panalpina
  • Gold Star Line & SARJAK Container Lines in joint liner break-bulk service from West Coast of India to Middle East
  • IWAI launches portal for real-time information on available depth on stretches of National Waterways
  • Juxtaposition & collation of Indian arbitration system vis-à-vis the rest
  • Maersk pilots containerised cargo movement through inland waterway on the Ganga; deploys 16 boxes from Varanasi to Kolkata on the recently inaugurated multimodal terminal on National Waterway-1
  • Mukesh Oza, Shantanu Bhadkamkar & Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan conferred with NMIS Honorary Fellowship
  • Major Ports handle 86.51 mt of thermal coal from April 2018 to Jan. 2019
  • Port of Antwerp reinforces engagement with India with extensive line-up of delegates for visit this week
  • Tata Motors along with Tata Motors Finance Group enters into strategic tie-up with Kool-ex Cold Chain
  • BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards sees participation from India & abroad
  • Changing trends in logistics to be deliberated upon in detail at Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK: New haulier joins Palletforce
  • Unilode appoints Joseph P. Jensen as MD Customer Experience
  • New logistics site for Yusen in the Netherlands
  • FAA certifications for AEI and Vietnam
  • Digitalising railways in Africa
  • Roll Group completes its Elba LNG project
  • Fedex chooses Raj Subramaniam as president and COO
  • Deutsche Post DHL and SF Holding conclude supply chain deal
  • Schulte Group's acquisition in Singapore
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo joins Iata
  • The Port of Hamburg sets a steady course
  • Wabco Automotive moves its headquarters to Bern
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ebitda target is coming closer
  • Improving rail traffic for Vancouver's port
  • Champ Cargosystems helps to measure emissions

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • 2M cancels another Asia-North Europe sailing as demand gets even softer
  • Deal with SF Holding brings DP-DHL 'unprecedented access to China's domestic market'
  • GPA unveils ambitious plans for huge expansion at the port of Savannah
  • Acquisitions pay off for Xpediator pre-Brexit as revenue jumps 54%
  • Tigers beefs up its digital logistics offering with 'a world first' - SmartHub:Connect
  • Oliver Loch appointed MD of Kerry Logistics operations in Germany
  • Joseph Jensen new MD of customer experience at Unilode Aviation Solution
  • New Loadstar LongRead: African perishables
  • Supply chain radar exclusive: Revealed - the CEVA Logistics reorganisation led by CMA CGM
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina's master plan has a secret twist and mystery suitor

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • VIDEO: Ocean Infinity AUV finds Stellar Daisy's VDR
    An Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) deployed from Houston-headquartered Ocean Infinity's deep-sea search vessel Seabed Constructor yesterday found the bridge and a part of the hull of the Stellar Daisy, the ore carrier
  • MAN unveils new TCT axial turbocharger series
    MAN Energy Solutions has unveiled its new TCT axial turbocharger series. Specifically optimized for IMO Tier III, the turbochargers are suitable for both conventional and dual-fueled, two- and four-stroke engines. The series

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets ratings upgrade from Moody's
    Paying down debt levels and expectation of steady performance win debt upgrade for German line
  • Clock is ticking towards sulphur cap, IMO head warns
    Lim also warns regulators that there may be increased risk of HFO spills in the Arctic
  • Japan rejects ban on open-loop scrubbers
    A recent study undertaken in Japan has found that open-loop scrubbers had what was deemed no 'unacceptable' effect on the...
  • Angelicoussis switches second FSRU to LNG carrier contract
    Move announced by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering 'not a new order' and leaves Greek owner's orderbook at 11 LNG...
  • P&I clubs refuse to collect German insurance premium tax
    In 2013, there was even a threat to treat income pooling arrangements as de facto insurance schemes, thus leaving charter...
  • Box manufacturers face tough year as prices fall
    Surge in production leads to overcapacity as equipment demand fails to keep up with supply
  • Cargill targets male-only panels
    Ocean Transportation business will consider including diversity criteria for event sponsorship
  • Panama Canal appoints new administrator
    Former board chairman and canal minister Ricaurte Vasquez to take over top job as Panama Canal administrator
  • China linked to port development project in Thailand
    China Merchant Group, China Harbour Engineering and the engineering arm of China Railway Group named as potential bidders
  • ONE adds to Japan Straits Malaysia Service
    The JSM service will be launched in April along with the rest of ONE's enhanced Intra-Asia Service Network for 2019
  • Vale closes distribution centre in Malaysia after fire
    The unexpected shutdown will mean a reduction in exports to somewhere between 600,000 tonnes to 1m tonnes over 10 to...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO chief pledges to improve casualty reporting record | The Lloyd's List Podcast: The most influential person in shipping |...
  • MOL takes a strategic stake in Dutch chemical logistics firm
    Following the acquisition, the alliance will jointly develop and streamline liquid chemical logistics services using tank containers, parcel chemical tankers...
  • Stellar Daisy wreck located
    The survey team, hired by the South Korean government, found the vessel in less than 10 days after sailing from...
  • CSC Phoenix's largest shareholder goes under
    TSS bought a 17.89% stake in Phoenix from state giant Sinotrans & CSC Holdings in 2015

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • Bureaucracy stymies post-Brexit customs prep

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • Hashim says key ingredients for dry bulk rally staring shipowners in the face
    Precious Shipping boss believes expected demand growth of 4.5% can lead to an increasingly robust recovery
  • Gloom appears to be lifting in containership charter market
    Six months of spiralling rates have hammered the sector, but the first hints of a recovery may be emerging
  • Moody's upgrades container line Hapag-Lloyd
    Moody's has upgraded its corporate family and senior unsecured bond ratings on Hapag-Lloyd. The rating agency said the changes acknowledged the container line's progress in integrating United Arab Shipping Company Limited, while cutting debt and generating positive cash flow. Hapag-Lloyd stock rebounds strongly after upgrade Nicolas Burr, chief financial officer at Hapag-Lloyd, said: "Going for
  • D'amico Dry sells two of its oldest vessels
    d'Amico Dry has sold two of its older panamax bulkers for a combined price of $16.3m, TradeWinds has learned. The Luciano Bonaso-led owner has sold the 76,469-dwt Medi Baltimore (built 2005) for $8.4 and 75,767-dwt Medi Cagliari (built 2004) for $7.9m. A spokeswoman for the company confirmed the sales and said the ships were "sold from a fleet renewal perspective". "We are selling older units t
  • Two breakers killed in tanker fire at Bangladeshi yard
    Two shipbreakers have died following a fire onboard a VLCC while it was being cut up in Bangladesh, the NGO Shipbreaking Platform says. Demolition market boost as cutting begins in Pakistan Fire hits VLCC at Gadani demolition yard The incident occurred today as the 300,000-dwt Greek Warrior (built 2000) was being dismantled in Chittagong. Video footage released by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform
  • Wan Hai drops feeder boxship newbuilding options
    Taiwanese container line opts against expansion of 2,038-teu series at Huangpu Wenchong
  • Danske Bank drops dry forecasts amid 'dramatically changed' investment case
    Anders Karlsen says Vale disaster and slowdown in China have delayed rate recovery.
  • Hurtigruten's newbuildings: Hybrids and hype
    Can the company's new green cruiseships live up to their advanced billing?
  • Trade war focus sees DNB Markets dial down AP Moller-Maersk forecasts
    Concern around a renewed trade war between the US and China has led DNB Markets to cut its forecasts for AP Moller-Maersk. Analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik lowered both 2019 and 2020 projections for the Danish container giant ahead of its fourth quarter report this week. Maersk Drilling ends losing run and nets loans ahead of stock listing in 2019 Danish giant Maersk has 'no plans' to leave UK ton
  • GC Rieber snaps losing streak in fourth quarter
    Green shoots in offshore markets have been reflected in GC Rieber's financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018, in which it posted a profit for the first time since the third quarter of 2017. Net profit reached NOK 269m ($31.2m) for the final three months of 2018, buoyed by a reversed write-down of vessel values, which was revised upwards by NOK 30m following updated broker estimates. Ebit
  • Vitol linked to VLCC charter for Venezuela-China voyage
    Tanker owners willing to take on the risks associated with crude trades continue to reap healthy rewards
  • Germany's first crowdfunded shipping project launches
    Auerbach managing director Lucius Bunk says pilot project seeks to attract a younger generation of investors
  • Stena RoRo turns to Japan for ropax tonnage
    In a first for a Northern European ferry operator, Stena RoRo has sourced ropax tonnage from the Japanese secondhand ferry market
  • Star Bulk Carriers to sell one of its oldest vessels
    The NYSE-listed owner set to offload supramax for more than $6m
  • Hapag-Lloyd stock rebounds strongly after upgrade
    Shares in German container giant Hapag-Lloyd have reached their highest level this year following an upgrade from Warburg Research. Hapag claims world first with big boxship LNG conversion Hapag shares were trading up over 6% this morning to help eat into a decline that set in as stocks crashed in the final months of 2018. It comes after Warburg bumped up Hapag-Lloyd from hold to buy amid posit
  • Euronav clears out final product tanker from vast fleet
    Ship was one of two LRs taken on as part of swoop for Gener8 Maritime
  • How EU took control of the 2020 debate at IMO
    Greece and other shipowner-friendly European nations are fighting a losing battle against the rising tide of Brussels' influence
  • American Shipping Company looks to amend $220m bond
    Effort comes with refinancing and growth in sights of Oslo-listed company
  • MOL Chemical Tankers extends investment drive
    MOL Chemical Tankers has continued an active year of investment with the purchase of a stake in a tank container specialist and a push to grow its infrastructure. MOL Chemical snaps up Nordic Tankers from private equity owner It has bought a 20% slice of Den Hartogh Holding and signed a pact to develop its logistics offering. The deal comes just a month after MOL Chemical took over private equi
  • Valles Steamship orders aframax tanker at Sumitomo
    Ship set to be fitted with a scrubber and will enter the market before the end of 2020
  • Excelerate and Equinor complete first LNG STS in Bahamas
    US regasification specialist says new STS location provides additional commercial flexibility.
  • Vale's Malaysia distribution centre hit by fire
    Up to a 1mt of iron ore exports could be impacted by latest incident, says Wood Mackenzie
  • Wreck of sunken VLOC Stellar Daisy located
    Subsea survey team find vessel less than 10 days after sailing from Cape Town

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • Talking Trade with FMC Acting Chairman Michael Khouri
    Khouri sat down with the Adam Smith Project to discuss the FMC's role as a regulatory agency in the ever-changing container shipping industry and what's on his agenda for the remainder of 2019.
  • Official: Mexico considering USMCA 'as it is'
    Undersecretary said her government is "not considering anything" other than the agreement as it is written, amid calls from some Democrats to renegotiate certain parts.
  • Trump says he again could delay raise in China tariffs
    Section 301 tariffs across $200 billion worth of goods from China are set to rise from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2, unless the U.S. and China can reach an agreement.
  • FTR forecasts trucking spot rates to fall in 2019
  • Next Panama Canal administrator, deputy named
  • Virginia International Gateway stack-yard project done
  • Rotterdam reports record-breaking 2018 throughput
  • Port of Hamburg highlights rail growth
  • Upgrades under way at Port of Wilmington

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • IBIA pushes for 'uniform approach' to sulfur testing as IMO 2020 looms
    A proposal originally submitted by IBIA to add a definition of sulfur content under regulation 2 of MARPOL Annex VI is also garnering support.
  • IMO's 4th GHG study should consider realistic economic growth: BIMCO
    There was also a need to decouple the correlation between the growth in GDP and transport demand after 2030, BIMCO said.

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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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