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BRIEFS
April 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL lowers THC at mainland Chinese ports
  • Search continues for S Korean cargo ship that went missing off Uruguay
  • Yusen ordered by Japanese authority to shut down customs operations
  • APM Terminals Mobile to benefit from Walmart's new distribution centre
  • BIFA says it will assist British government on up-coming Brexit discussions
  • Repairs to typhoon shelter in Hong Kong for dolphins
  • Belt and Road talk topped Xi meetings in Micronesia, Nepal and Madagascar
  • Samsung ends Note 7 output, and Vietnamese GDP growth slips to 5.1pc
  • China's newest all-cargo carrier takes to the skies
  • IATA's e-AWB penetration rate falls in February
  • Swiss Post, Matternet to launch drone delivery of hospital supplies in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Arshiya Group restructures debt with Edelweiss ARC
  • Maersk Line leads the way in ease of doing business for ex-im trade in North India
  • Safmarine exports first shipment out of Pangaon in Bangladesh
  • Small Indian vessel hijacked & taken to Somalia
  • Natural rubber import down
  • Essar Ports registers impressive 25 pc throughput growth in 2016-17
  • E-Visa entry operational through Cochin, Mormugoa & New Mangalore ports
  • India can collaborate on port development in Sri Lanka, says Minister
  • Major Ports' throughput over 647 mt in 2016-17
  • ACCI executes remarkable project cargo movement
  • Air cargo traffic up in Feb. 2017 y-o-y
  • March sees increase in truck freight rates
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LHVs about to take to roads in Switzerland
  • Leadership change at IAG Cargo - yet again
  • "Virtual cargo airline" appoints GAC as Dutch GSA
  • Central Asian railways join forces
  • Teesport welcomes new Liebherr STS crane
  • Large-scale expansion programme
  • Dnata commences operations on São Paulo A380 service
  • New long length rail facility in Italy
  • TGP appoints Joerg Roehl as CEO Europe
  • "Proximity to the port"
  • Eimskip and Nor Lines marriage to be called off?
  • Two Isago certifications in West Africa
  • UK: autonomous shuttle begins London trials
  • Shouldering e-commerce fulfilment in Malaysia
  • Duisport rock solid in 2016
  • Another B747-8F for Silk Way West Airlines
  • Shipping registry makes key appointment in Japan
  • Swiss Worldcargo rolls out new organisational structure

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • New heavy-lift 'workhorse' concept unveiled
  • BLG defies ro-ro and breakbulk slump
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics merger completed, as shares begin to be traded
  • Wan Hai's profit down 71% in 2016
  • Wilmar buys two Supramaxes as buyers move in improving market
  • Shipping firms warned over 'self-heating' soya concerns
  • Lloyd's must end face-to-face transactions, warns Macquarie
  • MMC Corp buys out unowned stake in Penang Port for USD50 million
  • UPDATE: MSC container ship blaze contained
  • DSME's creditors discuss refund guarantee for Angelicoussis' recent order
  • Singapore's Pavilion Gas to supply LNG bunkers to Total unit
  • Scrap prices firm as shipowners hope for more
  • Shipping posts near record-breaking quarter on Wall Street

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Capacity-stricken box lines under fire from European shippers over lost contracts
  • Food logistics the star performer as Dachser drives ahead
  • Exporters face business loss in Asia as Europe's capacity crunch continues
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box switching from road to rail freight
  • Dear Donald: US freighter pilots take anti-DHL fight to the White House
  • Panalpina quits its Gabon operations as oil and gas sector declines
  • Why billionaire Brad Jacobs is putting deal-making on hold

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • C-Job provides design package for advanced installation vessel
  • Finnlines to lengthen up to six ships at Remontowa
  • LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Southwest Alaska Pilots
  • ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M
  • GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system
  • Viking Line signs shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard
  • Damen Dunkerque completes dry dock refurbishment
  • WinGD unveils new piston ring concept
  • $11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Venezuela adds new twist to Atlantic MR product tanker trades
    Rate rally slows but USAC gasoline demand likely to stay firm for summer demand
  • South American grains exports pin panamax bulker earnings near 2017 high
    Chinese coal imports from US can further add to the tonne-miles
  • Cosco Shipping eyes VLCC expansion
    Acquiring other operators and ordering newbuildings are on the table
  • Stellar Daisy: What went wrong?
    Six serious deficiencies were found in the vessel this February but it was allowed to sail without any detention
  • Marenave kisses fleet goodbye under deal with banks
    But agreement could pave way for Offen and DEVK to step in as investors
  • LPG index holds at highest levels this year
    Owners maintain momentum by going for rates well-above last done
  • Hanseatic Underwriters adds three Lloyd's syndicates to P&I offering
    XL Catlin, Sompo Canopius and Hamilton join consortium
  • Evergas' new fleet ready to gorge on US shale gas revolution
    Danish gas carrier owner's eight new vessels are first to haul shale gas-derived ethane to Europe
  • Eastern China shipbuilding city to shut zombie yards
    Plan to close 17 facilities comes after Beijing officials say nation's vessel building capacity should be cut by 30%
  • DSME yet to secure refund guarantee for Maran VLCC order
    News comes ahead of meeting with stakeholders on April 17-18
  • APMT opens Lazaro Cardenas terminal
    First stage of build out launches with 1.2m teu of capacity
  • Finnlines to spend $75m on vessel expansions
    Ro-ro owner will use Polish shipyard to lengthen four ships by May 2018
  • MSC boxship catches fire off Colombo port
    Updated: MSC confirms no injuries sustained by crew of 22, with the fire extinguished
  • Sovcomflot to add more LNG-fuelled aframaxes during fleet renewal
    Chief executive Sergey Frank expects further development of LNG bunkering facilities in the coming years
  • HNA and Chinese class society join rush to develop unmanned ships
    Alliance aims to deliver the first self-driven cargo carrier by 2021
  • EU Navfor investigating reports of another piracy incident off Somalia
    Potential incident is the third in four weeks after years of calm
  • Seadrill extends loan maturity amid restructuring plans
    Company warns that shareholders could see minimal recovery of their investments
  • Maersk boxship collides with general cargo vessel near Antwerp port
    No containers lost and no injuries sustained due to the incident
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius complete merger
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics commences trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today
  • Japan's Astomos could run entire VLGC fleet on LPG fuel
    Move to install LPG dual fuelled engines on all 22 vessels would be largest ever undertaking of its kind
  • The UK Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know
    Making the most of the levy's opportunities will take preparation
  • Are you ready for the UK Apprenticeship Levy?
    It is time to decide whether to take the hit or try to make it work for you
  • Education department 'intransigence' blocks officer cadet apprenticeships
    But boost for ratings training wins widespread UK industry plaudits

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • SSAT to serve Tacoma terminal after APMT leaves
  • HMM narrows 2016 loss on year-end revenue gains
  • Penske aims to guide shippers, truckers via ELD maze
  • Outlook for carriers seen worsening on overcapacity, debt
  • Damco launching new tech portal amid startup boom
  • MSC vessel blaze highlights mega-ship risks
  • CBP: No launch date for unfinished ACE functions
  • Chennai Port struggles to drive up rail volume

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud agree to share on west coast
    Liner giants to share four vessels on weekly service calling at ports between California and Colombia.
  • Costa Cruises secures best charterparty ever
    Carnival subsidiary charters out passenger ship for wedding of billionaire's son.
  • Tidewater sees progress in debt talks
    New Orleans-based offshore vessel owner gets short-term waiver from lenders
  • Ocean Rig gets creditors to agree on plan
    George Economou's drillship company can move forward with restructuring.
  • Smaller bonuses for Clarksons executives
    Top management at giant shipbroker see payouts adjusted due to fall in profit.
  • Matson drops APM Terminals at major hub
    US-based ro-ro and boxship operator plans to work with joint venture partner SSA instead.
  • Norden adds MR pair to orderbook
    Chairman says additional chartered ships take its medium range newbuilding count to six vessels.
  • Containerships wins $23m for LNG shipping
    Grant from the EU and NEFCO helps owner push on with gas-powered boxships.
  • Joerg Roehl leaves Hansa after six years
    German owner's managing director appointed as CEO Europe of Natco.
  • Podiumspot lines up $560m Crusino newbuild
    Malaysian group wants to launch world's biggest casino cruiseship.
  • Viking Line finalises Xiamen newbuilding
    Last year's letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder is now a firm $207m contract.
  • ENTMV orders $175m ro-pax in China
    Algerian shipowner picks GSI for its new car ferry.
  • Euronav: 'time to put a bell on the cat'
    New York-listed owner says single inspectorate needed in supply driven crude market.
  • Socar buys three more from Palmali
    Azeri trader forms new shipping arm to handle expanded tanker, LPGC fleet.
  • U-Ming falls to loss in 2016
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue sinking below costs last year.
  • A1 Offshore acquires Ocean Zephyr
    Danish newcomer snaps up walk-to-work vessel from Germany's OWS Off-shore Winds Solutions.
  • Rolls Royce nets LNG ferry engine deal
    Kjell Harloff says the development represents 'a big contract in a tough market'.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells final handysize
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed bulker owner offloads loss-making vessel to Inui Steamship.
  • IGU: LNG trade hit record level in 2016
    Global gas business jumped 5% - the third year of growth.
  • Suez Canal offers perks to bulk carriers
    Vessels bound from Australia and South Africa to Europe are given 75% and 40% discounts.
  • ESG to build three New York ferries
    Florida yard wins deal for 4,500-passenger Staten Island ships.
  • Emas Offshore delays annual report
    'Financial challenges' leave Singapore owner uncertain over results.
  • Finnlines to lengthen four ships for $74.8m
    Profitable Emanuele Grimaldi-owned company keeps spending money on upgrading its fleet.
  • EMGS ship utilisation soars
    Norwegian seismic player enjoys busier first quarter.
  • MSC containership hit by fire off Sri Lanka
    Blaze on MSC Daniela extinguished; no injuries reported.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • FMC to look for additional opportunities to provide regulatory relief
    Source: Federal Maritime Commission FMC Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ActingChairman Michael Khouri s...
  • Hapag-Lloyd comments on Europe-Asia booking crunch
    Source: Oliver Hoffmann/Shutterstock A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson said space is tight on the Europe to Asia trade right now from an uptick in ...
  • Containerships receives funding for LNG project
    Finnish logistics company Containerships plc. has received funding for plans to build four ships that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
  • Congress expresses concern over liner shipping concentration
    Members of Congress expressed concern over the growing concentration in the container shipping industry and its regulation by the Federal M...
  • Matson to partner with SSA Terminals in Tacoma
    Matson Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Matson Inc., will partner with SSA Terminals (SSAT) for stevedoring and terminal services at the...
  • Estes Express transitions Canada service into direct LTL route
    Estes Express Lines is transitioning its Canada service into a direct less-than-truckload (LTL) route in order to pick up and deliver Canad...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • N Sea Sullom Voe loadings up at 85,307 b/d in week to Tuesday
    The terminal loaded 597,150 barrels during the week, or an average 85,307 b/d of Brent crude.
  • Norway okays Statoil Trestakk project, boosting Asgard oil volume
    The project is going ahead after a reluctant Statoil came under pressure from the authorities.
  • China Q2 products export quota set at 3.34 million mt, down 77% on year
    China has allocated the second round of oil product export quotas at 3.335 million mt for the processing trade in 2017, down 77% from the 14.59 million mt for the same round last year.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO cancels LSFO buy tender for April
    When: Buyers option to declare
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks lowest since July 2015
    Imports of fuel oil into the US jumped 25% from last week to 142,000 b/d.
  • Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker MOC has first trade in over 5 years
    During and outside the MOC process however, offers for delivered 380 CST bunker were heard at $315-$316/mt.
  • Mild congestion for bunkers in Gibraltar may intensify: sources
    Small numbers of ships have been waiting to get into the port every day this week.
  • Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil at five-month low, while diesel ticks up
    Last month's announcement that Saudi Aramco was to resume supplying oil products supply to Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. has helped to ease differentials.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Full-year loss narrows, revenue up: Ecoslops
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy hires Per Funch-Nielsen
  • Global LNG trade up 5%, new markets fuel increase: IGU
  • Oiltanking to build new terminal in Texas City
    The Texas Independent Deepwater Expansion terminal will have 1.6 million cu m of storage.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 6.8% on week to 22.29 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 11.45 million barrels, down 7.1% from a week earlier.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum bunker trader leaves Singapore desk
  • Nigerian oil output slumps to 1.676 mil b/d in March: ministry
    Sources said output down mainly due to maintenance at the Bonga field, which averages around 150,000-200,000 b/d.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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