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BRIEFS
December 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • 4,000-14,000-TEU ships are best for crane productivity: world survey
  • Hamburg tops in reliability among European ports' peak season
  • Ukrainian shipper Varamar plans to accept Bitcoin payments
  • Schedule reliability upturn in October, led by HMM, Hamburg Sud
  • Gdansk saw box volumes rise 15.5pc in first 9 months of 2017
  • Cosco-owned US trucker ordered by court to see drivers as employees
  • Philippines public transit 'strike' protests the ban of the classic jeepney
  • Hapag-Lloyd selects 'bustling Singapore' Port of the Month
  • CMA's MacAndrews, OPDR merge January 1, make Hamburg new HQ
  • Eimskip launches Nova Scotia-Maine feeder service
  • JNPT terminals fail to comply with order to cap import fees
  • AA lacks pilots for 15,000 flights, too many off at Christmas
  • World air cargo growth slows at 6.9pc, but revenues soar 20.5pc
  • Aeroflot profit off 38pc to US$460.1 million but revenue up 6.2pc
  • Atlas Air Worldwide granted injunction against Teamsters slowdown
  • UPS and Canada's Shopify plan to reach out to American SMEs

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • APL expands feeder network into European, Far-Eastern & Black Sea Russia
  • BIMCO & UN World Food Programme issue new voyage charter party
  • Box shipping showing positive signs
  • CMA CGM completes sale of 90 pc equity interest in Global Gateway South Terminal in Los Angeles
  • CMA CGM, Total ink LNG supply agreement for mega box vessels
  • India re-elected Member of International Maritime Council for two years (2018-19)
  • MOL starts multi-dimensional analysis of causes of incidents/problems on its operated vessels
  • New service quay for barges on the Left bank at Antwerp port
  • SCFI rates show all-round increase
  • Schedule reliability improves in Oct.
  • Allard Castelein reappointed as Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO
  • Chabahar Port's Phase 1 inaugurated
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports partners PSA Singapore to launch a new berth in COSCO-PSA Terminal
  • JNPT celebrates Constitution Day to honour the Constitution & its promulgation
  • Paradip Port creates all-time record in vessel movement
  • Air cargo traffic shows impressive growth in Sept.
  • Cabinet approves agreement between India & Philippines on cooperation & mutual assistance in Customs matters

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Another step on the way to new FTC in Hof
  • Speeding up Switzerland-Italy railfreight traffic
  • Handsome profit for APC
  • International automotive action for UK's Humber region
  • Global air freight still flourishing
  • 50 years of GAC in Abu Dhabi
  • Better rail links between Scandinavia and Central Europe
  • Acito expanding in southern Germany
  • TIS - new member of Cargo Connections
  • OPDR and MacAndrews "marry" in Hamburg
  • Delta Cargo continues expanding on pharma front
  • Double handover of three Traxx locomotives
  • Integrator opening new premises in Bielefeld
  • Hellmann appoints head of corporate legal
  • ETE emphasizes engagement in Cape Verde
  • Canadian North installing MMRO facility in Edmonton

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • 2020 Bulkers enters the over-the-counter shares market in Oslo
  • Yangzijiang to build up to 10 Newcastlemaxes for Cargill charter
  • UAE first Arab nation to win IMO Council seat
  • CMA CGM signs 10-year LNG bunker deal with Total
  • Chinese capital goes beyond Belt and Road
  • Shipping must confront onboard systems' cyber vulnerabilities
  • Sungdong in talks with clients, denies bank's 'disapproval'
  • MHI establishes Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MHI Marine Structure
  • Sinokor buys idled elderly LNG carrier
  • Tanker crew arrested in South Korea after collision leaves 13 dead
  • Pan Ocean parent Harim expresses Cargill ambition with STX bid

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Investment in JFK air freight infrastructure seeks to revitalise New York gateway
  • DHL GF online air cargo booking platform worth the wait, claims forwarder
  • CMA CGM completes 90% sale of US west coast Global Gateway South terminal
  • Maersk Line set to reflag Hamburg Süd containerships away from Germany
  • US court orders Atlas Air Worldwide pilots to halt go-slow
  • How can delivery drones be used in big cities?

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Damen customer upgrades to a bigger Shoalbuster
  • ABS strengthens digital leadership team
  • MHI reorganizes its shipbuilding business
  • VIDEO: DNV GL Veracity platform helps Jotun optimize deliveries
  • TOTAL to supply CMA CGM with (a lot of) LNG for box ship newbuilds
  • Wärtsilä 20 diesel now packs more power

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Business brisk but charter rates stay unmoved
    Owners struggle to agree fixtures above last done levels despite robust low season demand
  • Three missing after cargo carrier sinks off South Korea
    Seven crew members have been rescued
  • Salvage Union calls for mandatory reporting of LOF side agreements
    'Unfair' for salvors to carry the same level of risk for less reward
  • LNG shipping rates at three-year high amid buoyant longhaul trades
    US exports, strong Asian demand and general tightness of tonnage are boosting rates across the globe
  • Dry bulk secondhand sales drop off amid newbuilding drive
    Despite the fall, it is the largest amount spent on secondhand bulkers since 2011
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk sets out plans to integrate Hamburg Süd fleet following completion of $4bn takeover
  • At least 13 dead after vessels collide off South Korea
    Two people still missing but seven others rescued
  • Regulation: A turning point in the environment debate
    Shipping needs to step up its efforts to join the fight against climate change
  • Between the Lines: CMA CGM outperforms generally lukewarm third-quarter carrier results
    Operational returns underperform carrier expectations, despite healthy demand growth
  • Top 10 Classification Societies 2017
    Class takes on cyber security and attempts to extract digitalisation benefits
  • CMA CGM signs up Total for LNG bunkering
    French oil major to charter bunkering vessel for European operation
  • Diana Containerships sees 64% rate boost in post-panamax charter to Wan Hai
    Company to receive $1.32m in gross proceeds from the deal
  • Japan's MHI names leadership team for new shipbuilding unit
    Koji Okura will lead the new firm as president and chief executive
  • Big shake up in South Korea's energy mix to weigh on dry bulk shipments
    Impact of coal import cuts in the nation could hit most dry bulk vessel segments
  • Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding says it is in talks for up to 12 orders
    The company has already signed a total of six letters of intent and was in talks to ink two more
  • China Merchants Port considering Shenzhen unit restructuring
    Feasibility studies being carried out on possible reorganisation of Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf Holdings
  • Oakland port to use former military base for seaport logistics complex
    Work on the project is scheduled to begin over the first quarter of next year
  • US ports association voices concern over latest tax changes
    Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved in US Senate over the weekend would reduce crucial funding for infrastructure-related investments for...
  • Japan's ClassNK to release guidelines for autonomous vessels
    Guidelines will include details for classification of autonomous vessels based on different technology levels, the process of getting approval and...
  • China's Belt and Road is about investment in people
    China Merchants Port's training programme for foreign colleagues show the initiative is about developing human capital and not just infrastructure
  • Nordic American Tankers agrees sale of suezmax newbuildings to Ocean Yield
    The three suezmax tankers will be on 10-year bareboat charters with NAT
  • Fuel oil hedging: Friend or foe for shipping?
    Hedging forward fuel costs looks like a good bet on paper, but risks abound amid regulatory uncertainties

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Trucker-led pool adds chassis, plans more expansion
  • Analysis: Brexit to worsen UK logistics talent shortage
  • FMC green lights carrier positions on NYSHEX board
  • Iran inaugurates first phase of Chabahar port
  • Indices for Japan's container trade strengthen
  • Rocketing China-Europe rail volume strains infrastructure
  • Uber shows potential in unlocking small truck fleet capacity
  • Top five carriers serving US increase share

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • ABS adds new hires to digital class strategy
    US classification society poaches from General Electric and Siemens to drive new work in digital realm.
  • Investor stake in Teekay Tankers dips below 5%
    Azvalor Asset Management's ownership lessens as Bermuda-based shipping firm issues more shares after TIL purchase.
  • MPCC director adds shares in stock sale
    Oslo-listed boxship owner approved measure to increase new shares as part of private placement.
  • Star Bulk takes additional cover in rising market
    Kamsamax latest vessel from US-listed owner's fleet to be locked into period contract.
  • Riga Shipyard falls to a loss
    Latvian yard moves into the red this year as revenue drops.
  • Capesize bulker rates add to multi-year highs
    Positive mood in the dry cargo market continues after strong showing last week.
  • Underwriters fight off suezmax general average claim
    Lawyers hail "rare example" of court success after failure of German tanker's main bearing put down to lack of due diligence by owner.
  • Seanergy Maritime tipped for capesize bulker buy
    Brokers say company close to securing a vessel it was first thought to have bought in May.
  • Pyxis Tankers downgraded after stock surge
    Analyst drops tanker owner to hold after 100% plus run up in its stock price.
  • Seanergy Maritime doubles share sale
    Bulker owner looks to bank $14m-plus from secondary offering.
  • Scorpio Bulkers fixes new loan for ultramaxes
    US-listed owner taps European bank to fund three-ship acquisition.
  • Latvian Shipping rebounds into profit
    Vitol-controlled tanker owner improves result despite revenue drop.
  • SwissMarine capesize tipped for JP Morgan
    Bank reported to have paid $43m for 2015-built bulker.
  • Volgotrans banks first Russian leasing subsidy
    Tanker owner awarded $2.35m to help with costs of two newbuildings.
  • Norden plants new flag in Vancouver
    Company veteran Mark LaFrankie will head up the new outpost.
  • Troim's 2020 Bulkers starts trading in Oslo
    Dry cargo newcomer begins life on the city's over the counter market.
  • Stena profit dips as it adds ro-pax
    Tanker loss cut at Swedish group as ro-ro operations prosper.
  • Wisdom Marine boosts earnings
    Taiwanese bulker owner lifted by rising revenue in third quarter.
  • Songa Bulk could turn on dividend tap in 2018
    Norwegian bulker owner free to begin payouts from early next year, analyst says.
  • Michael Steensland to delist Solvang
    Chairman to review shipowning and investment structure after taking VLGC owner private.
  • 13 killed as tanker and fishing boat collide
    Two more missing after incident involving bunker vessel off Korea.
  • Fujian Anda adds another bulker in China
    Chinese owner returns to Fujian Southeast for handysize.
  • Restis plots bulker newbuildings in Ukraine
    Greek group signs cooperation deal with Vadim Novinsky's Smart-Holding to explore fleet expansion.
  • IMO names council after contested election
    Argentina and Bangladesh among those to miss out on places on governing body of UN orginsation.
  • Odin Marine Group recruits tanker veteran
    Shipbroker hires tanker trading and marketing head honcho from neighboring shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Brokers seek 'soft compliance' for seafood import monitoring
    U.S. customs brokers are concerned that the industry will need more than the next four weeks to comply with new entry data requirements for...
  • ITC recommends duties on Chinese hardwood plywood imports
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Friday voted 4-0 to apply antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese hard...
  • PhilaPort buys two more new super post-Panamax cranes
    PhilaPort, the Pennsylvania seaport formerly known as the Port of Philadelphia , has bought two super post-Panamax container gantry cranes ...
  • Port of Seattle reaches $8m settlement with fired employees
    The Port of Seattle has agreed to pay a total of $8 million to two former employees who said they were retaliated against for opposing leas...
  • DP World takes 100% stake in Santos terminal
    Dubai-based port terminal operator DP World has completed the acquisition of an additional 66.67 percent stake in Empresa Brasileira de Ter...
  • AAPA: Tax bill must maintain existing tax-exempt financing tools
    The tax reform bill passed in November by the U.S. House of Representatives contains several provisions that hamper seaport operations, acc...
  • UPS snatches up Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services
    The integrated global logistics provider and parcel delivery company UPS has acquired Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services (STTAS),...
  • Postal Regulatory Commission looks to up USPS prices
    Although the U.S. Postal Service has generally achieved short-term financial stability, both medium-term and long-term financial stability h...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to hire 200 AI, big data engineers
    A.P. Moller-Maersk said it is planning to hire more than 200 engineers to work on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics at it...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2017
  • Nov crude exports via southern Persian Gulf terminals average 3.502 million b/d
    Iraq's federal crude oil exports from its southern Persian Gulf terminals averaged 3.502 million b/d in November, up 159,000 b/d from October, analysis of the latest data from the oil ministry showed.
  • Russia's Tatneft to see first crude output drop in years in 2018 on OPEC/non-OPEC deal
    Russia's Tatneft expects its 2018 crude output to fall by 0.6% on the year due to the country's production limitations under the OPEC/non-OPEC output cut deal, which was extended last week until the end of next year, the company said Monday, signalling the first production drop after years of steady growth.
  • No significant inventory draw expected in Q1 2018, says Saudi's Falih
    No significant oil inventory draws are expected in the next four months, Saudi energy minister Khalid al-Falih said Monday, meaning the global oil markets will not reach balance.
  • More US refinery activity should yield crude draw, product builds
    Increased US refinery utilization following autumn maintenance likely drew crude barrels out of storage and pushed product inventories higher last week, consistent with seasonal norms for this time of year.
  • Crude futures, crack spreads decline as complex weakens
    Oil futures fell Monday, pulling ICE February Brent $1.28 lower to $62.45/b as crude traded sideways, unable to muster a rally from last week's decision by producers to extend an OPEC-led supply cut deal.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Wartsila develops new technology to raise tanker revenues, cut pollution
    The VER system eliminates the problem of volatile organic compound emissions from tankers during laden voyages.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Petronas Pengerang oil refinery complex on track for startup in early 2019
    The Pengerang Integrated Complex includes the includes the RAPID complex.
  • Vietsovpetro's crude output to fall 16% to 4 mil mt in 2018
    The lower output is attributed to the difficulties in production activities that the company is dealing with, Vietsovpetro said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit-taking, higher US rig count

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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
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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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