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BRIEFS
June 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 4.5pc to US$933/TEU, but up 11.8pc to USWC
  • US trade groups express concern over Trump's Paris agreement departure
  • Box shipping industry to make total profit of US$1.5b in 2017: Drewry
  • Global box shipping industry to see volume growth in 2017: Alphaliner
  • Deltamarin to build containerships for Eimskip, Royal Arctic Line
  • Euroseas to buy 2,788-TEU ship from its JV, Euromar
  • Shipping Corp of India's annual profit of US$27m hit by weak rates, demand
  • US firms missing out on billions of dollars on cross-border trade: UPS
  • UPS names Lauren Zhao as new MD for Hong Kong and Macau
  • Airfreight growth continues but outlook uncertain, says WorldACD
  • Ex-UIC freight director Hans Kersten to be new FIATA head
  • Dogfight between Kung Fu Panda and Hello Kitty breaks out over Asian skies

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2017
  • Bahri inks JV agreement with Saudi Aramco, Lamprell & HHI to build Middle East's largest maritime yard
  • CMA CGM reaffirms commitment to sustainable development
  • PPG appoints new members in India
  • Publication dissects major casualty response
  • Stakeholders call for ensuring adequate draught, augmenting terminal & warehousing facilities for developing sustainable waterways in North-East
  • Transworld Shipping Agencies felicitated for handling highest number of container vessels in Cochin
  • Adani Ports begins berth construction at India's first transhipment port in Vizhinjam
  • Contech Logistics excels in multimodal integrated logistics solutions for ex-im trade
  • Digital India seen heralding revolution in Indian economy
  • Facility for Online Generation of Rotation Number by Shipping Lines/Agents
  • FIEO seeks uniform GST rate for textiles & leather sectors

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Perserverance the key to survival of P&Is, says American Club CEO
  • Saudi Arabia eyes VLCC construction at Ras Al-Khair
  • Spanish dockers to strike from Monday
  • COSCO Energy takes delivery of new LNG carrier
  • Sri Lanka ports minister confirms Hambantota deal to be renegotiated
  • COSCO remains vague on reason for trading halt
  • Polaris Shipping ventures into Supramax segment with Dongkuk Steel contract
  • Hyundai HI orders up more than three-fold
  • COSCO yards deliver Ultramax bulker and agree rig deferral
  • Samsung HI wins Coral FLNG project
  • Trafigura confirms massive tanker order at HHI, New Times

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • EU ramps up air freight security, with more nations labelled 'high-risk'
  • 'Trump's Paris pullout won't hold up transport sector's efforts to reduce emissions'
  • More volatility expected as transpacific spot rates rebound after weeks of decline
  • Analysis: seems like Groundhog Day for CMA CGM's promised IPO
  • Hapag-Lloyd to cut more than 1,000 jobs after UASC merger
  • Walmart turns employees into delivery drivers to compete with Amazon
  • Royal Cargo gears up to meet the growing demand in Philippines cold chain

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Trafigura backs $1.35 billion tanker newbuilding spree
  • VIDEO: Newport News delivers Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
  • LNG fueled PSV awarded four year contract
  • MARAD: $9.8 million available for Small Shipyard Grants
  • Modular battery system could be a game changer
  • Gulf Island gets four tug order from Bay Houston
  • Norway: Trade Minister announces all-electric tourism boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Brazil Port State Control to inspect all converted VLOCs before loading
    Short space of time between Polaris vessel incidents prompts new safety measure
  • Between the Lines: Capacity changes
    Increasing vessel size on major trade lanes has led to a collapse in the number of services offered.
  • Simulate Stellar Daisy incident to find answers, says ClassNK chairman
    Proper investigation is achievable even as the VLCC-turned-VLOC was lost in high seas
  • Can Yang Ming win back clients' confidence?
    Taiwanese carrier needs to demonstrate more strength to earn shippers' trust
  • Songa's Billung bets on 'supply-driven' rises in bulker prices
    Limited newbuild orders will provide upside to secondhand prices, says industry veteran
  • An ugly figurehead
    The US president has carved himself a crude mahogany effigy, and mounted it proudly on a coal-fired monstrosity
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Improving conditions for container market lead to optimism that supply and demand are coming back into alignment, but order overhang remains
  • Blockchain to force transparency on shipowners looking for finance
    Industry warned that access to money will be subject to openness and real-time monitoring
  • BW LPG's Ackermann takes Panama Canal toll rises in his stride
    Canal is helping to support demand for LPG, says boss of world's largest VLGC fleet
  • Growth of intra-regional trade spells bad news for box lines
    Technology revolution puts carriers reliant on big ship success at risk, says DSF
  • Defending LOF
    Letter to the editor: It is in the industry's interest to help maintain a capable salvage sector
  • Protest and progress
    Letter to the editor: Shipping was well-represented at climate change negotiations
  • Offshore markets to bottom out by end-2018, says Rystad Energy partner
    Global offshore exploration and production expenditures to recover from next year after higher sanctioned amounts in 2017
  • Hyundai and Lloyd's Register to develop LNG-fuelled bulkers
    Project announced amid tighter environmental regulations in shipping
  • Judy Murray quits ABS
    Corporate director of media communications to pursue freelance writing career
  • First US and Africa floating LNG export projects make headway
    Samsung Heavy Industries wins $2.5bn vessel order for Coral FLNG project
  • Falcon Energy cancels $654m jack-up orders
    Builder Shanhaiguan New Shipbuilding Industry takes a hit
  • Navig8 vessel attacked in the Gulf of Oman
    Navig8 Providence is second product tanker to be attacked this week in the Middle East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Brazil poultry shippers in a flap over Itajai port closure
  • NY-NJ drayage truckers snap up chassis ahead of mega-ship arrivals
  • Feds delay decision on new rail line bypassing Chicago
  • Rotterdam port plans offshore energy project support site
  • Shippers to benefit from UP Colorado rail maintenance
  • 'Smart' trailers, boxes set to enhance shipment tracking
  • New Matson ship to increase US-Samoa sailing frequency
  • Canal proposes lower tolls for New Panamax backhauls
  • Growth slows at JNPT despite productivity push
  • Nagoya, Yokkaichi ports form joint venture
  • Sri Lanka to revisit controversial Hambantota port deal
  • Above average air cargo growth slows
  • Trans-Pacific spot market ends four-week decline
  • Cosco vague on details behind ongoing stock suspension

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Hanssons' share buy takes NAO stake to 10%
    Executive chairman and son invest $1.21m in offshore vessel owner a day after buying more NAT shares.
  • Ocean Rig creditors clash over proposed settlement deal
    Term lenders say Highland raised its demands. Highland says term lenders playing 'hardball'.
  • CMB Financial Leasing finds its 'dream deal' with Peter Gram
    CMBFL hopes to open the door for more transactions with Norway's traditional shipowners.
  • Seacor shareholders gain from OSV spinoff
    Shares of offshore vessel holding company notch gains during the first day of trading.
  • Ernst Russ and Pareto working to start investment firm
    Shipowner joining forces with Norwegian bank to jointly target the German market.
  • Panama Canal looks to change toll structure
    Two-tier toll structure being proposed for panamax and neo-panamax LPG carriers.
  • Coral FLNG project receives green light
    Eni-led development finally gets the go ahead in what will be the first of its kind in Africa.
  • GMS takes novel approach to offshore scrapping
    If competitors sign promises to scrap, it may grease the wheels of a deal
  • Arc7 LNG carrier lines up for Russian naming
    Christophe de Margerie is to be the centre of attention in St Petersburg tomorrow
  • Odfjell shares ambition for chem tanker consolidation
    Kristian Morch says mergers and acquisitions could be on the cards but Oslo-listed owner will not 'bet the farm' to get a deal done
  • The Fjords newbuilding to be fully electric
    Norway's trade and industry minister Monica Maeland was on the water today as Norwegian sightseeing vessel operator The Fjords revealed the name of its second state-of-the-art newbuilding project. Maeland was onboard the company's existing hybrid-electric vessel Vision of the Fjords (built 2016), moored at Tjuvholmen in Oslo for Nor-Shipping, to formally announce the new ship will be called Futur
  • Trafigura to develop competitive advantage
    Commodities giant's big ship leasing deal comes at a time of low newbuilding prices, Affinity analyst notes.
  • Dof Subsea set for Oslo bourse return
    Mons Aase-led company reveals IPO plans and targets further growth in the tough offshore market.
  • Belships adds Imabari newbuilding
    Oslo-listed shipowner adds ultramax for eight years in a deal that includes a purchase option.
  • Navig8 Product tanker attacked by pirates
    Assailants fire shots at oil carrier but armed security team onboard manages to keep the vessel safe.
  • Solstad Offshore fixes and sells PSVs
    Oslo-listed owner wins long-term contract from ConocoPhillips while it also offloads 1996-built ship.
  • Odfjell successfully taps Oslo bond market
    Expanding chemical tanker owner raises more than $59m to help it refinance existing bonds.
  • Five minutes with Kristin Holth
    Kristin Holth, global head for shipping, offshore and logistics at DNB, talks about the challenges for shipping and the need for more hours in every day
  • Seismic player PGS postures for upturn in oil and gas spending
    PGS executive optimistic for renewed growth as analysts foresee improvement in 2017
  • Rickmers forced into bankruptcy by HSH Nordbank
    Germany's HSH Nordbank says it will no longer discuss restructuring of debt owed by Rickmers Holding, forcing the company to file for bankruptcy. The Bertram Rickmers-led boxship and marine services company submitted a term sheet last month for dealing with the bank debt. But late on Wednesday, Rickmers Group said that HSH Nordbank "surprisingly denied approval of the term sheet". Rickmers Grou
  • SGX and port "possible" terrorist targets
    Singapore government says threat remains at highest level in Lion Republic in recent years.
  • DBS suspends coverage of Noble Group
    Singapore bank says recent events make it difficult to anticipate potential outcomes for company.
  • Tavlarios out at Aegean Marine after miss
    UPDATE: Bunker supplier says it continues work on plan to reduce costs and sell ships. Stifel responds with upgrade.
  • Falcon Energy cancels rigs and hires adviser
    Singapore-listed outfit also plans informal talks with holders of bonds maturing in September.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • HMM box volumes skyrocket on Asia-U.S. West Coast trade
    South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) saw its volumes skyrocket 73 percent year-over-year on the Asia to U.S. West Coast...
  • SCFI rises 4.9%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 4.9 percent from last Friday's reading of 853.43 to a reading of...
  • Trump's Paris agreement departure troubles trade groups
    President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement on Thursday has some U.S. industry organiz...
  • Walmart begins testing associate delivery service
    Walmart has started testing an associate delivery service, in which trucks move orders from fulfillment centers to stores for pickup, but i...
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. nears completion of $250m rail project
    The Port of Vancouver USA is nearing completion of its decade-long, $250 million freight rail infrastructure project, dubbed the West Vanco...
  • Descartes jumps deeper into 'pool' distribution
    Logistics systems provider Descartes Systems Group has acquired the assets of Progressive Computer Services, known as PCSTrac, for $11.25 m...
  • Port of Los Angeles FY 2017/18 budget totals $1.17b
    The Port of Los Angeles' budget for fiscal year 2017/18, which will begin July 1, 2017, budget totals $1.17 billion, the port said Thursday...
  • Hanjin Heavy delivers safety-certified autonomous vessels
    Hanjin Heavy Industries, in collaboration with Alpha Ori Technology, has built the first ships to be classified with Lloyd's Register's cyb...
  • Intermodal rates rise for seven consecutive months
    Intermodal rates rose 2.7 percent in April 2017 compared to the same 2016 period, down slightly from a 4.8 percent year-over-year increase ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 2017
  • Rosneft inks deals with Kurdistan, Thais, Philippines to widen oil cooperation
    Deals with Kurdistan see several projects to build on supply contract
  • Statoil puts VLCC on subjects for Sture-Canada voyage in late June: sources
    Statoil is the equity holder for the bulk of the Oseberg loading program, which consists of seven cargoes of 600,000 barrels each in June.
  • Argentinian refiners buy Suezmax of Nigerian Forcados crude: sources
    A group of Argentinian refiners have purchased a Suezmax-sized cargo of Nigerian Forcados crude for delivery in mid-June, Latin American sources said Friday.
  • Top oil industry figures play down immediate peak demand threat
    Consensus swirls around 2040s-2050s for demand to peak
  • Mexico's Salina Cruz crude-loading port closed by bad weather: ministry
    No tankers had been programmed for departure on Friday, according to the port's web site.
  • Global shipping emissions strategy not impacted by US' Paris pull-out
    "General consensus exists within the industry that we will play our part in matching the spirit and ambition of the Paris Agreement on climate change," Esben Poulsson, President SSA says.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Japan's MHI, MHPI target delivery of new SOx scrubbers from 2020
    The new open-loop system scrubber will alos result in considerable space savings.
  • President Trump says will pull US out of Paris climate accord
    - Trump will pull US out of global deal, seek new terms - US cannot formally exit until 2020 - Decision opposed within administration, CEOs

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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%
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:
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- country
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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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