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BRIEFS
April 3, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 2.8pc to US$838/TEU, up 14.8pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-West Africa freight rate US$500/TEU from May 1
  • China Merchants profit up 14.3pc to US$706 million as sales rise 14.0pc
  • Singapore's APL sets sail in CMA CGM service with the Ocean Alliance
  • Singapore grants Japan's 'Big 3' approval to merge box operations
  • Hamburg expands Vorhafen Harbour Basin for more space at Tollerort terminal
  • MOL buys 20.9pc of Malaysia's PKT Logistics to optimise joint 'synergies'
  • CN and TFI strike deal to strengthen Canadian intermodal service
  • 30pc of digital jobs in China by 2035 may be created through Alibaba: study
  • Falling orders, new China paint rules to lead to container shortage: CIMC
  • Malaysian Export Academy to hold retail, wholesale, meeting in Vietnam
  • Pittsburgh Airport's cargo rises 5.9pc in January and February
  • 100 tonnes of flowers fly from Colombia to Britain for Mother's Day
  • Delta, Korean Air enter JV to stave off rivals and share revenues, costs

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 2, 2017
  • CITI Solutions opens new office to focus on international freight forwarding
  • Credit growth in exports & shipping a sign of improved sentiment, says analysis
  • OCEAN Alliance commences on April 1
  • DP World's NSIGT introduces automated gates for the first time in Indian ports sector
  • JN Port achieves all-time high throughput of over 4.5 million TEUs in 2016-17
  • JN Port handles its deepest ever container vessel
  • Kandla Port crosses 105 mt throughput in 2016-17
  • KPT Board approves number of measures for all-round development of the Port
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates child care centre as part of Mumbai Port's CSR project
  • State Assembly approves setting up of Gujarat Maritime University
  • Gateway Rail to start handling container traffic at Viramgam
  • GST seen beneficial to organised logistics
  • Cabinet allows unrestricted exports of all certified organic agricultural products
  • Dr Lalit Kanodia to be President & Raj Nair Vice-President of IMC for 2017-18

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strengthening Georgia as transport and logistics hub
  • Joint forces to create digital freight train
  • USD 25 million lands in Freightos net
  • Niches in the north
  • Long-term contract on the Maasvlakte
  • Flower for John Good's new NW agency
  • Best financial year ever
  • Lufthansa Cargo back on track?
  • Trans-o-flex finally announces CEO
  • New IT system for domestic rail traffic in Norway
  • Wave of cranes to Latin America
  • Tony Barnes new Seko COO Asia
  • Shopping in Malaysia
  • New FCL and LCL train from Guangzhou to Vorsino
  • Faster transit from southern Spain to UK
  • Jumbo freighter order cancelled

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Mitsubishi HI signs alliance agreement with Imabari and Namura
  • MOL to take USD183.3 million hit on box ships
  • Exmar expects to close Vopak deal for the summer
  • Container shipping seen turning corner as freight, charter rates firm up
  • Beleaguered EMAS served notices of demand for two support vessels
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings suffers USD1.4 billion loss
  • HMM launches South Korea-China-Russia service
  • World's first LNG icebreaker docks at Russia's Sabetta Port
  • DSME's bond holders urged to accept bailout
  • Profit and throughput grow strongly at China Merchants' Hong Kong-listed ports division
  • Japanese trading groups may finance shipbuilding

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Shippers draw up April Fools' Day contingency plans as new alliances launch
  • UK Express under fire as GMB union takes action over delivery drivers' status
  • Container lines see rate rises stick across most ocean trades
  • Brexit 'a leap in the dark', but flexible shippers could benefit
  • Gatemore chief piles on the pressure as DX Group unveils merger plan
  • What a world led by China might look like
  • enVista appoints Henry Gorski as EMEA ocean category manager
  • China's COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bn loss for 2016
  • Anthony Gunn appointed executive vice president of forwarding at Gefco
  • Tony Barnes is SEKO Logistics' new Asia-Pacific chief operating officer

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Mitsubishi Heavy moves ahead with shipbuilding alliances
  • Sanmar and Robert Allan Ltd. mark 150 vessel milestone
  • VIDEO: First ice-breaking LNG carrier docks at Yamal terminal
  • Damen develops First Line Assistance Vessel
  • Turkish yard delivers Canada's first dual-fueled tanker
  • NTSB reports on sinking of 41-year old U.S.-flag tug
  • Detyens awarded $12 million T-AO 189 contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Oldendorff to use 'smart' data to cut fuel costs
    The technology will lead to a reduction in the fleet's carbon footprint
  • A logistical nightmare
    The UK's decision to leave the European Union has left forwarders in the dark over the future of the supply chain
  • This is why Bourbon is in trouble
    Offshore sector still feeling the sting of oil price collapse in worst market for 30 years
  • Bourbon lease deal worth $1.5bn on the rocks
    Negotiations between offshore giant and ICBC 'not going well'
  • Spot market rejects latest carrier price push
    Container lines left playing the April Fools as third successive attempt to hike rates falls flat
  • Higher debt costs pinch shipowners
    Rising interest rates increase cost of debt by 0.5% to 1%
  • MOL to delist from Nagoya Stock Exchange
    Move partly due to low traded volumes on the board
  • Creditors demand written pledge from DSME union not to strike
    Union will have to submit pledge by next week
  • Evergreen Marine plans $263m bond issue
    Proceeds will be used to pay back bank loans and improve liquidity situation
  • HMM receives shipbuilders' proposals for up to five VLCCs
    The carrier is evaluating the proposals with the bidding process yet to start
  • FMC's revised shipping service contract rules come into effect May 5
    Move to streamline regulatory processes and costs for ocean shipping businesses
  • Nasdaq exchange regulator seeks to delist Ocean Rig
    Ocean Rig's shares to suspend trading on April 6 unless appeal is successful
  • Eagle Bulk looks past fourth-quarter losses
    Fleet renewal on the way with nine-vessel acquisition and the earmarking of 16 vessels for sale
  • Euroseas goes ahead with discounted kamsarmax newbuild
    Greek owner convinced by Chinese yard's 10% price reduction, coupled with signs of market recovery

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Steep climb ahead for Mississippi River container terminal
  • Trans-Pac spot rates pop on pre-alliance surge
  • Simplified carrier service contract rule takes effect May
  • JNPT's rail push advances with new depot
  • Weak rates pull China Cosco to $1.4 billion loss
  • Teamsters win wage hikes in US auto shipper contract
  • Kobe unseats Yokohama as Japan's No. 2 port
  • CEVA Logistics, Anji expand China joint venture
  • China Merchant profit soars on strong volume growth

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Eagle Bulk's Vogel sees dry bulk improving
    China and US infrastructure plans could be major positives for minor bulk cargoes.
  • George Economou tied to Berkeley resale deal
    Greek shipowner's Cardiff Marine said to have purchased kamsarmax newbuilding.
  • Navigator Gas' fifth ship goes in-house
    Gasship owner on path away to shift most of its fleet away from third-party mangers.
  • Gener8 tanker sales talk said 'premature'
    New York owner has not yet closed a deal to halve its remaining aframax fleet.
  • Japanese panamax sales show rising prices
    Reported S&P deals by Kotoku Kaiun, Shoei Kisen and Abo Shoten deliver jump second-hand bulker prices.
  • Dry bulk recovery continues
    Most dry bulk indices were up this week allowing the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) to gain more ground.
  • Two more anchor-handlers out of layup
    Havila and Olympic reactivate ships in better North Sea market.
  • ConTex on a rising spree
    Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index sees one month of successive improving sessions.
  • VostokCoal to order 15 Arctic bulkers
    Russian producer teams with Nordic Bulk on new fleet initiative.
  • PSV rates climbing
    Steady fixing has boosted earnings in the North Sea.
  • KfW risk provisions reach $175m
    German lender took "conservative" approach to loan problems in 2016.
  • Swedish Club discounts rates by 4%
    Members to benefit from reduction on premium rates for the current year.
  • Songa Bulk acquires two more ships
    Arne Blystad-backed company expands its fleet with double bulker deal worth $43.35m.
  • RMT pays $5m to banks
    Voluntary move designed to lower interest costs as restructuring continues.
  • Mitsubishi confirms shipbuilding alliance
    Imabari and Namura team up with compatriot shipyard while Oshima is expected to join as well.
  • Evergreen Marine falls to $282m loss
    Taiwanese container line sees operating costs outstrip revenue in 2016.
  • Siem offers sweetener to bondholders
    Norwegian owner set to buy bonds worth $23.4m if maturity extension is granted.
  • MOL booking $183m impairment charge
    Japanese giant to take hit on bulker business in fourth quarter.
  • Pan Ocean more than doubles profit
    Restructured South Korean shipowner delivers strong bottom line result in 2016.
  • HMM: no VLCC tender yet
    But Korean owner says it has already received proposals from yards for five tankers.
  • Emas hit by $54m charter claims
    Owners of two vessels want Singapore company to pay $17m within 10 days.
  • DSME worth only $4.5bn if liquidated
    Report by auditor shows big gap to yard's asset-value of more than $13bn.
  • MES considering spin-off plan
    Japanese shipbuilder could split business into yard, machinery and engineering units.
  • Greenship agrees to sell five ultramaxes
    Jacques de Chateauvieux-backed venture wastes little time finding buyer for Crown-63 vessels.
  • DSME creditors seek union 'no strike' pledge
    State-backed creditors want workers to refrain from launching any strikes over restructuring plans.
  • COSCO Shipping reports $1.4bln loss
    Chinese owner expects 2017 to be an improvement on last year as container markets pick up.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • Trump picks McAleenan as permanent CBP commissioner
    Acting Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to be commissioner of Customs and Border Prot...
  • FMC provides date for new rule amending service contracts, NSAs
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)said its final rule amending requirements for service contracts and NVOCC service arrangements (NSAs), ...
  • Lower Mississippi River could gain new container port
    Source: American Patriot Holdings LLC. Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District and American Patriot Holdings LLC want to build a con...
  • Special Coverage: Ocean freight invoicing errors
    There are plenty of variables to quantify the impact of ocean freight invoice inaccuracies, but here's a simple one: the Atlanta-based food...
  • Swiss Post gets green light to begin drone flights
    Swiss Post, the national postal service company of Switzerland, has been given the green light by Switzerland's Federal Office for Civil Av...
  • K + N becomes Grünenthal's global transportation provider
    Kuehne + Nagel, a Swiss-based third-party logistics provider, and Grünenthal, an international research-based pharmaceutical company, agree...
  • Chao: Trump's $1t infrastructure plan to include 'more than transportation'
    President Donald Trump's purported $1 trillion infrastructure plan will cover far more than just transportation infrastructure, U.S. Secret...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2017
  • US DATA: EIA says January fuel oil imports fall from last month
    Import data showed a total of 6.758 million barrels of fuel oil came into the US, down from 7.074 million barrels from December, as well as the 2016 average of around 7.29 million barrels.
  • Glencore sells stake in oil storage business to China's HNA Group
    The transaction will result in a newly incorporated company, HG Storage International Ltd. Under the deal, HNA Group will acquire a 51% equity interest, which is payable in cash upon closing, subject to customary closing adjustments.
  • Storm hampers bunker operations at Novorossiisk
    Deteriorating weather has meant tighter restrictions on operations at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, with bunker operations also hit, sources said Friday.
  • Singapore Q2 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at $3-$3.50/mt discount
    This is broadly in line with current quarter term contracts that were concluded at discounts of around $3/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Bunker association IBIA appoints new acting board from April 1
    The association's new chairman is Robin Meech, from Marine Energy and Consulting.
  • FEATURE: LNG bunkering still a key solution to IMO's 2020 sulfur cap rule
    Stricter regulations, ample supply, and incentives for infrastructure will promote LNG as a marine fuel
  • FUTURES: ICE Brent edges lower ahead of contract expiry
  • Container shipping may grow 2%-4% in 2017 as economy revives: Maersk
    Supply and demand for container ships is now more balanced but better capacity management will be required.
  • ANALYSIS: Market expects large EU CO2 emissions drop in 2016
    Analysts broadly expect a year-on-year drop of 2-4% for CO2 emissions across the EU ETS in 2016, ahead of the partial data due for release April 3.
  • Iraqi oil output falls sharply, but still above OPEC allocation
    Iraq is committed to "fully implementing" the OPEC cut, Alamri said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Ex-Petrochina head of crude trading to join Mercuria: sources

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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