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BRIEFS
July 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • UK calls emergency meeting to discuss shipping security in Gulf
  • Tariffs drag down Long Beach container volumes by 10pc
  • CETA boosts two-way trade between Canada and the EU
  • APMT and ILWU agree to training scheme for automated LA terminal
  • Yang Ming to install Sperry Marine's VisionMaster Net on 10 feeder ships
  • India needs to modernise transport network to handle e-commerce
  • Malaysia's Northport attains Lloyd's ISO 45001 certification
  • Australia's Newcastle box port hopes dashed by central planners
  • Cargolux Italia starts new B747F service to South Korea
  • Toronto needs to be a well-oiled machine to handle 45pc of Canada's air cargo
  • Sexy apparel wearers fuss over global warming caused by free shipping

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Further accessions to two important IMO instruments
  • Joint WCO-UPU Guidelines on exchange of electronic advance data between Posts & Customs published
  • Kumar Sanjay Bariar appointed Joint DG (Shipping)
  • Surge across all dry bulk segments seen
  • Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on imports of aluminium & zinc coated flat products from 3 nations
  • Ongoing projects to boost traffic handling capacity of Mumbai Port & JNPT, says Minister
  • Nitin Gadkari updates Parliament on Bharatmala
  • NTC Logistics celebrates 17th Drivers' Day at Namakkal & Vadodara to honour its crew
  • IMF sees US-China trade war slowing global trade
  • Leading policymakers, regulatory authorities to grace CONquest 2019 Ludhiana on Aug. 5

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Major rail hub, ro-ro terminal and cross-docking facility planned for North Sea Port
  • Strong first half for ocean freight keeps Kuehne + Nagel on course
  • DX Group on course to turn a £4.9m loss into £3.2m profit in a year
  • Fears over challenges posed by IMO 2020 also being felt in dry cargo sector
  • 'Smart' container fleet set to increase tenfold over next five years
  • Air Belgium opts for new destinations
  • Caught in the crossfire - story of a shipmaster in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Against the odds - Come on, Klaus-Michael Kuehne: spin off the core ocean freight business
  • On the wires: A Hapag-Lloyd + ONE merger? Please...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Great Lakes Towing christens third Damen-designed tug in series
    The Great Lakes Towing Company celebrated its 120th Anniversary with the christening of its newest tugboat, the Michigan. The newly constructed tug is the third in a series of five, 64-foot Damen
  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine adds more brass to its board
    As the competition to build the Navy's new FFG (X) frigate heats up, Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisc., is bringing more retired After announcing that its board had named retired Navy three-star
  • Bourbon requests suspension of listing
    French based offshore services giant Bourbon says that its Board of Directors yesterday acknowledged that certain creditors of group affiliates had addressed credit payment request and/or contractual allowances to those affiliates. Bourbon
  • VIDEO: WinGD and ExxonMobil talk IMO 2020 and beyond
    The latest video in ExxonMobil's Talking Points series brings together specialists from Exxon Mobil and Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) to discuss the marine industry's readiness for the IMO 2020 global sulfur
  • Joe Angelo to be awarded IMO International Maritime Prize
    IMO's prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2018 is to be awarded to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo, a former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) senior executive

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Stena Bulk says yet to receive access to seized tanker and crew
    Stena Bulk said it is still seeking permission to visit the Stena Impero and verify the safety and well-being of...
  • When can a state seize a vessel?
    'A state has sovereign jurisdiction to exercise its own laws within its territorial sea, so on the face of it...
  • BHP invests $400m to tackle emissions crisis
    The Australian miner and charterer commits to low-carbon technologies to reduce its emissions
  • Royal Navy 'shadows' UK-flagged ship through Hormuz as transits continue
    The 2007-built BW Elm is the first British vessel above 10,000 dwt seen to transit the passage since Stena Impero, a UK-flagged, Stena...
  • IMO takes first steps towards full transparency
    Governments are on board with partially loosening media reporting rules and enlarging the circle of decision-makers
  • DSV extends Panalpina offer deadline
    The additional acceptance period, which starts on July 24, runs until August 7
  • Kuehne + Nagel's ocean freight helps boost profit in 'tough' environment
    K+N's sea freight unit increased its volume in the first half of the year by 4.5%, far above the overall...
  • Bulkers reaching close to decade high
    The midsized bulker segments are doing as well as at any point since 2010, benefiting from tight supply in the...
  • Seajets founder recognised for Greek disaster response
    Seajets founder Marios Iliopoulos has been formally recognised by the local community for his response to one of the country's...
  • Pangaea acquires another supramax
    The vessel is believed to be the Nantong K, currently in the K Line fleet
  • Bourbon seeks listing suspension amid talks with creditors
    Bourbon, the French offshore oil and gas services provider, has asked for a suspension in its Euronext listing while it...
  • Beijing accuses US of 'wrongdoing' over sanctions on Chinese oil trader
    An estimated 650,000 bpd shipped from Iran last month, analysts estimate with the 'official' figure seen much lower than that
  • Vale close to resuming some shuttered iron ore output
    Vale said its iron ore production and sales both showed a significant improvement at the end of the second quarter...
  • Japanese duo take minority stake in LNG company AG&P
    AG&P said in a statement it plans to drawn on the new equity injection to fund LNG initiatives in India...
  • Two-tier box charter market extends through mid-year
    With larger tonnage in demand to cover scrubber retrofits, a two-tier charter market has been created with vessels over 6,000 teu...
  • Daily Briefing
    Owners seek UK flag switch as Iran threat strands ships in Gulf | UK parliament told tanker seizure was 'an...
  • LPG owner Oriental Energy considers Singapore IPO
    Other locations being considered for the planned IPO include Hong Kong, according to an official
  • China to surpass Japan as leading LNG importer by 2022
    WoodMac projects that Japan will remain the world's second-largest LNG consuming country until at least 2040
  • Heerema wins Taiwan wind farm contract
    The offshore phase of this project will start in March 2020 with planned completion in early June 2020
  • Japan to 'consider' role to protect Middle East Gulf shipping
    Prime minister Shinzo Abe has said that Japan will 'play its role' in reducing tensions between the US and Iran, but...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Baltimore gets grant for tunnel project, but shortfall remains
  • VIP service promises faster LA terminal cargo delivery
  • Brazil seeks to cool fresh trucker tensions
  • New Southern India-Northern Europe loop to launch in October
  • Startup aims to solve India's trucking puzzle
  • New pellet facility to fuel Prince Rupert exports
  • Antitrust oversight coming to blockchain in shipping
  • Kuehne + Nagel: No December rush ahead of IMO 2020
  • First equipment interchange to ease Mexico intermodal flow

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • Financing LNG-fuelled tonnage may be a lot easier than you think
    Lenders are looking favourable on this increasingly attractive investment
  • Intercargo concerned over lack of compliant fuel available for testing
    Intercargo is "extremely worried" that not enough IMO 2020 compliant fuel is available for testing. The association said 0.5%-sulphur fuel is available at only a limited number of ports and "under unfavourable terms" at the moment. It said that presents a safety concern for bulkers because many shipowners will not get the chance to test the new generation of low-sulphur blended fuels, with just
  • Delphin Holdings may sell three million Star Bulk shares
    Delphin Holdings may one day take a big step back from Star Bulk Carriers. The investment vehicle controlled by shipowner Sophocles Zoullas and Kelso & Co registered 2.97 million shares of the Petros Pappas-led bulker player for sale, according to an SEC filing. Public Greek owners shed supramax tonnage in busy summer market The units would be offered at a maximum price of $10.62 each for a pos
  • Preparation for IMO 2020 prompts wide price swings in bunker markets
    Industry consensus is that spreads will widen from late 2019 as some players shrug off recent volatility
  • Scrubber frenzy fizzles out as owners consider financial benefits
    Wartsila and Alfa Laval report lower scrubber sales amid uncertain investment return and limited installation capacity
  • First VLEC sails on US to China voyage despite trade tensions
    Despite the trade war, two Evergas-operated gas carriers are shipping US ethane to China
  • Iran keeps Stena Bulk waiting to check on health of captured tanker crew
    Stena Bulk - the owner of a tanker dramatically seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Friday - has still to receive permission to visit the captive crew. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanker tensions explode Could anti-piracy measures have saved Stena tanker? The shipowner revealed it was still in limbo as it dismissed suggestions from Tehran the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (bui
  • Scorpio's Bugbee and Deutsche Bank's Mehrotra go head to head over share sale strategy
    Duo clash as Mehrotra says Scorpio Bulkers has missed a significant opportunity to create value
  • UK government puts on a brave face as Brexit sparks flag flight
    Maritime ministers insist country is on course despite Brexit and targeting of UK-flag ships in the Middle East Gulf
  • Bahri hit by lower tanker rates as profit plunges
    Saudi Arabian VLCC giant also blames higher fuel costs for lower second quarter figure.
  • Navig8 Chemical brings in Team Tankers man
    Svend Anthonsen appointed tanker owner's chief technical officer.
  • Louis Dreyfus wins 'major' windfarm contract
    French owner to supply and install cables for Saint-Nazaire project.
  • Chinese refiners hold out for LSFO tax breaks
    Producers want changes to tax laws before they pump out low-sulphur bunkers.
  • One year on, Iliopoulos honoured for rescuing Greek blaze survivors
    Greece remembers Mati disaster victims, which claimed more than a hundred lives
  • Fred Cheng sells capesize bulker with deals on the rise
    The capesize S&P market is still proceeding with cautious optimism, brokers say.
  • Empros-V.Ships joint operation adds panamax bulk carrier
    Triton Gannet becomes joint venture's 17th bulker
  • UK eyes European task force in Gulf
    Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt pledges cooperation to tackle Iranian threat.
  • Greek owner sues PES over suezmax fees
    Nereus Shipping companies targets US refiner hit by fire.
  • Crew relive 'nightmare' of Grace 1 raid
    Indian officers still do not know when they will be released.
  • Osaka Gas and JBIC invest $100m in LNG import terminal firm
    Japan utility looks to derive industry synergies from tie-up with Manila-based company
  • LPG charterer Oriental Energy eyes Singapore IPO
    China's largest importer of LPG says it is keen to further tap global capital markets
  • Mystery seller looks to offload jack-up drilling rig fleet
    Disposal said to be an opportunity to acquire assets at a discount before utilisation and rates improve

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • US sanctions Chinese buyer of Iranian crude
    Rising risks to shipping assets and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz remain on center stage following Iran's seizure of the U.K.-flagged tanker Stena Impero on Friday.
  • Commentary: Cato's Jones Act numbers wrong
    The Cato Institute's methodology is less solid than quicksand, says John McCown, the co-founder and former chairman and CEO of U.S. flag carrier Trailer Bridge Inc.
  • Bay Area ports could face capacity 'stress'
    Consultants look at how growing volumes over the next 30 years could affect terminals handling containers, roll-on, roll-off and dry bulk cargo at San Francisco Bay ports.
  • Blockchain provides farm-to-fork visibility
  • USDA allows raspberry imports from Morocco
  • Kuehne + Nagel expects 'tough ride'
  • CBP readies for e-commerce shipment pilot

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2019
  • ADNOC Ruwais RFCC shutdown raises fuel oil supply; fundamentals stay strong
    The UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., or ADNOC, has sold four 80,000 mt of straight-run fuel oil cargoes after it shut its 127,000 b/d residue fluid catalytic cracker mid-July, traders said Tuesday.
  • Ships advised to provide Hormuz transit plans to assist naval security deployment
    Shipping industry associations have this week issued advisories asking vessels to provide transit plans for the Strait of Hormuz to maritime agencies.
  • Trump questions US role policing Strait of Hormuz for Asian oil importers
    US President Donald Trump on Tuesday questioned the US role protecting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil advances as Hormuz risks come into focus following Trump comments
    Oil futures settled higher Tuesday following comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting a possible reduced role for US forces in securing Persian Gulf vessel traffic.
  • China proposes ban of wash water discharge in all domestic ECAs
    The last day for feedback for the latest proposal is August 22, the administration said in a statement.
  • Persistent criticisms of scrubbers 'plain wrong': Pacific Green Technologies
    "What society really needs is air it can breathe and air that is not toxic," it said, adding that scrubbers are critical to that outcome.
  • FUTURES: Crude oil rises amid Middle East tensions
    "Oil prices remain supported by Middle East geopolitical risk," said Vanguard Markets managing partner Stephen Innes.
  • Japan will continue to import Middle East oil; to diversify supply sources: minister
    "Crude oil procurements from the Middle East will continue to be important," Seko said.
  • UK seeks 'European-led' maritime protection mission in Strait of Hormuz
    "We will now seek to put together a European-led maritime protection mission to support safe passage of both crew and cargo in this vital region," Hunt said.
  • Iran oil exports fell below 300,000 b/d in June: State Department's Hook
    "We are encouraged by reports that indicate Iran's oil exports fell again in June after a sharp dip in May," Hook said.
  • Asian refiners, shipowners hedge Strait of Hormuz transit risks as tensions escalate
    "We may look for more shipments from the US, Central Asia and other non-Middle East regions to avoid the risks over the Strait of Hormuz," an official at SK Innovation said.
  • Brazil to follow US policy on Iran, deny fuel to ships: Bolsonaro
    Petrobras clarified it did not supply bunker fuel to the two Iranian vessels in question because of sanctions.

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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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