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BRIEFS
August 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 2.9pc to US$935/TEU, off 2pc to USWC
  • Cosco Ports merges with Dalian terminals to boost efficiency
  • Optimistic outlook will lead to more M&As involving Chinese port operators
  • South Korea's 14 container carriers to form Korea Shipping Parnership (KSP)
  • EC gives the go ahead for PSA, TIL merger at Antwerp terminal
  • WWF welcomes move by TS Line to ban shipments of shark fin
  • NYK fined US$25m for cartel behaviour in Australia
  • Brazil to end 42-year-old maritime shipping pact with Chile
  • Global air cargo volume rises 10.4pc in H1 2017 - fastest rate in 7yrs
  • Panalpina warns shippers to book now to avoid peak season capacity shortages
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Q2 revenue soars and operating profit still in the black

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2017
  • "K" Line Group introduces own environmental management promotion system
  • Baltex to cease activities by end of year
  • CMA CGM signs concession agreement for container terminal in Cameroon
  • DNV GL carries out its first offshore drone survey
  • MOL's Annual Report 2017 explains its strategies for sustainable growth through innovation
  • SAL vessel performs coastal loop from New Mangalore to Kakinada & Visakhapatnam
  • Total Transport Systems to be listed today on the NSE
  • Capacity augmentation at Major Ports making steady progress
  • Essar Ports to develop coal terminal in Mozambique
  • IndianOil likely to acquire up to 50 pc equity in GSPL LNG
  • Kolkata Port Trust reaffirms support for Nepal trade
  • Paradip Port signs Concession Agreement with Kalinga International Coal Terminal for developing new coal berth
  • Petition against JNPT's DPD transport policy dismissed
  • Special facility for handling raw cotton inaugurated at VOC Port's Dakshin Bharat Gateway Container Terminal
  • The Tamil Chamber of Commerce organises farewell party for M. A. Bhaskarachar
  • Blue Dart Express registers profit in April-June quarter
  • CONCOR to run double stack ex-im cargo trains from KRIL's ICD-Pali to gateway ports on exclusive basis
  • DHL opens India's first integrated warehousing facility in Bengaluru
  • Gadkari calls for infrastructure projects to be expedited
  • Plan to construct expressways on high-density corridors approved
  • GST on export incentive schemes

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Building sites slow intermodal shift in Switzerland
  • Laurels for C.H. Robinson in India
  • Incheon airport picking up in 2017
  • LNG supply chain supported by Dunkerque
  • New Amazon facility completed in UK
  • AA Cargo emphasises overland options in Europe
  • Indermühle banking on Renault Trucks
  • Hellmann regrouping
  • New rail service between Belgium, Luxemburg and France
  • Change at the helm for Intermarine
  • P&O Ports settles in port of Sète
  • Antonov Airlines continues global expansion in India
  • BDP strengthening presence in India
  • Ceva growing with contract logistics
  • Zhengzhou-Ruhr Basin in 15 days
  • Schedule reliability up in 2017 - SeaIntel
  • First female CEO at Iran Air
  • Emirates increasing Sudan services
  • 3PL on the move worldwide

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • Dalian port to consolidate two container terminal subsidiaries
  • Maritime sector starting to address cyber risk
  • Precious Shipping narrows losses in recovering market
  • Search underway for five crew kidnapped off Nigeria
  • Qinhuangdao Ports Group gets go-ahead for Shanghai IPO
  • SM Line, Korea Shipping Corporation, Woobang E&C consider merger
  • Mermaid Maritime bags Singapore contract worth USD5 million
  • HMM may add more ships on trans-Pacific trade
  • Seoul to launch LNG-propelled vessels

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • XPO Logistics ready to hit the acquisition trail again with an $8bn war chest
  • New call for action as barge delays at Antwerp and Rotterdam worsen
  • CMA CGM ULCV order could send ripples across tradelanes as rates strengthen
  • Analysis: CEVA's top line goal is 'do-able', proving the turnaround a success
  • Trump administration reaches for a trade sledgehammer
  • 'Faster, cheaper, cleaner': experts disagree on Elon Musk's Hyperloop
  • Device to make washing machines lighter and greener could help truckers

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • Bipartisan legislation aims to tighten cybersecurity
  • Video: New tug for NASSCO christened
  • Barge fire in GoM extinguished, vessel adrift
  • Russian gas pipeline prompts growth in Black Sea
  • NYC Ferry marks 1 millionth passenger; to open Astoria route

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • RBS writes off $170m shipping debt and hints at more pain for UK taxpayer
    Extra half-billion dollar-plus 'forbearance' currently getting lawyered
  • Asian LPG price rise offers glimmer of hope for VLGC owners
    Spot earnings from Middle East to Asia are near their lowest since the financial crisis
  • Xiamen port tightens controls on ships ahead of summit
    LNG carriers, oil and chemical tankers are banned for almost a week
  • Essar inks joint venture to develop coal terminal in Mozambique
    Project aims to increase country's coal-handling capacity by 20m tonnes per year
  • Korea's 14 container shipping lines to form national alliance
    Korea Shipping Partnership aims to start full operations by 2018
  • Vancouver rides North Pacific growth wave
    Canada's principal western gateway is growing in stature as a maritime cluster, but faces hurdles to ensure the growth is...
  • Foreign exchange losses hit Hutchison results
    Box throughput jumps 3% but is unable to lift terminal operator's earnings
  • HMM mulls vessel additions on transpacific route
    Potential move in response to high US demand period expected over August-October
  • Intermarine shuffles leadership
    Chief executive steps down effective immediately
  • Gerry Wang gets $12m golden handshake from Seaspan
    Former Berkshire Hathaway executive David Sokol leads search for new chief executive with a 20-year horizon
  • APMT to offload Dalian box terminal stake for $18m
    Total consideration to be paid in two equal instalments
  • Qinhuangdao Port Co launches $194m IPO
    Proceeds will be used to finance construction of a new ore terminal, buy equipment and repay bank loans
  • Precious Shipping narrows losses but warns of market crunch
    Improved sentiment leads shipowners to hold off scrapping older vessels
  • Lloyd's List launches awards for South Asia, Middle East and Africa
    African achievement will feature equally strongly in the awards, which will highlight the regions' best and brightest from the maritime...
  • Australia fines NYK $20m for anti-competitive behaviour
    Japanese shipping line found guilty of criminal cartel conduct in the ro-ro market
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • Court orders Santos emergency dredging resume
  • China wastepaper import ban less severe than feared
  • Port Houston extends gate hours at Bayport terminal
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates hold onto gains of last week
  • Highway expansion heats up St. Petersburg port competition
  • Strong demand sends Nippon Express profit soaring
  • Indian port growth overcomes monsoons, Maersk hack
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up from last year amid muted increases
  • Chittagong congestion raises US cotton shippers' costs
  • CEVA boosts profits despite higher rates pressuring margins

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • LR1 earnings continue run on Shell Pernis fire
    But chartering managers have yet to see rush of cargoes to supply market.
  • LR earnings continue run on Shell Pernis fire
    But chartering managers have yet to see rush of cargoes to supply market.
  • Valero in seaborne export deal to Mexico
    Refining giant signs deal with port infrastructure player to lease to marine terminals along Gulf of Mexico.
  • Greathorse ships escape Eagle Bulk's grasp
    Discussions over potential $100m plus deal have ended without a transaction being tied up.
  • DBS cuts allowances to $224m
    Second quarter figure reduced by 17% but oil and gas provisions could rise.
  • EMGS agrees Barents Sea deals
    Norwegian owner strikes $1.8m agreement over 3D data off Norway.
  • Cosco Singapore reduces red ink
    Shipbuilder posts smaller loss but business is still affected by tough market conditions.
  • Loss hits $38m at Polarcus
    Revenue falls sharply at Middle East offshore vessel player in second quarter.
  • Phoenix Energy Navigation sells tanker for firm price
    Greek owner believed to have offloaded ship to Great Eastern at a promising figure.
  • Barclays cuts Team Tankers stake
    Bank pockets $6m from offloading 4.5m shares in Oslo-listed owner.
  • South Korean carriers create new alliance
    HMM and the local shipowners association will lead a new effort a year after Hanjin's collapse.
  • Diederik Legger joins Oceanteam board
  • Ezra wins more time for rescue plan
    New York court wants Singapore owner's Chapter 11 proposal by 13 November.
  • Seacor stays red as deals take centre stage
    Charles Fabrikant fronted firm seals ISH purchase and nets new tanker contracts.
  • Weak North Sea market hurts Viking Supply
    Offshore vessel owner reports negative result in the second quarter over low rates and utilisation.
  • Nine missing after boxship collision
    Mercosul vessel suffers incident involving tug, leaving smaller vessel's crew missing in Amazon.
  • Reach Subsea confirms Allseas contract
    Norwegian company chartering in vessel for Turkish job.
  • Great Eastern buying modern LR2
    Indian owner's acquisition spree continues with deal for 2009-built tanker.
  • Australia hits NYK with $25m fine
    Japanese owner has to pay the second highest penalty in local competition authority's history over cartel conduct.
  • Ferry goes on the rampage in Greece
    Elderly ferry breaks free of lay-up moorings and collides with two vessels.
  • Swiber Concorde put on auction block
    Singapore's High Court set to dispose of yet another Swiber Holdings asset.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • Trojan Maritime bulk carrier banned from Australian ports
    A bulk carrier vessel owned and operated by Greece-based Trojan Maritime has been banned from Australian ports for six months after the shi...
  • CEVA ups revenues amid higher volumes in Q2 2017
    Photo Courtsey: Ceva Logistics CEVA Holdings, LLC recorded revenues of $1.7 billion for the quarter, up 3.3 percent year-over-year. CEVA Ho...
  • Nine missing after vessel collision on Amazon River
    Nine people have gone missing in a collision between containership Mercosul Santos and a tug boat on the Amazon River early Wednesday morni...
  • South Korea's 14 container carriers to form shipping consortium
    Photo: Sheila Fitzgerald South Korea's 14 container carriers will reportedly form the Korea Shipping Partnership in hopes of restoring the c...
  • COSCO Ports enters into merger agreement with Dalian Container Terminal
    COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd. has announced an agreement with Dalian Container Terminal that will merge the three terminal operators at the Por...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments jump in June, July
    Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway increased 16 percent in June 2017 and 14.7 percent in July, according to t...
  • CSX hazmat train derails in Pennsylvania
    At least 32 CSX rail cars, some of which contained hazardous materials, derailed early Wednesday morning in Handyman, Penn., causing a prop...
  • Special Coverage: CBP's e-commerce conundrum
    Photo: WILLIAM POTTER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM The rise of e-commerce has created a brave new world for consumers and the companies that seek to ...
  • Keeping your 'EDGE'
    The longtime Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) was looking for a way to distill all the thought leadership, innovati...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2017
  • Valero deal the latest move in Mexico's liberalization of refined products
    Valero Energy's deal to export gasoline, diesel and jet into new port facilities in Veracruz, Mexico, now under construction by IEnova, is the latest mvoe in the country's liberalization of its energy policy, giving Valero a strong footing to compete against state Pemex in the key central region.
  • Rotterdam HSFO Sep-Oct barge spread hits record high on arbitrage buying
    The premium of September FOB Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge swaps over the equivalent October contract rose to a fresh record high Friday afternoon, trading at $3.00/mt on the Intercontinental Exchange.
  • W&T sees drill success, grows output at its US Gulf of Mexico Mahogany field
    W&T Offshore, one of the few pure-play US Gulf of Mexico operators still around, placed a key well on production at its legacy subsalt Mahogany field in the second quarter and is drilling yet another well there with results expected by the end of the year, the company's CEO said Friday.
  • Oil inches up after data shows US unemployment rate falls
    Oil futures edged higher Friday after the release of a strong monthly US jobs report, but the upside remains stymied by the continued recovery in output in Nigeria and Libya as well as the steady rise in US shale production.
  • Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker boosted H1, 2017 bunker fuel 16% in NW Russia
    Russia's Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker sold 516,800 mt of bunker fuel in North West Russia in the first half of 2017, up 16% on the year, the company said in a statement Friday.
  • Sri Lanka's bunker sales up 10%-15% after India brings in new tax
    Bunker sales at Sri Lanka's Colombo and Trincomalee ports have seen a 10%-15% increase since India introduced its Good and Services Tax in July, trade sources said.
  • OPEC JULY OUTPUT HITS 2017 HIGH OF 32.82 MIL B/D ON LIBYA RECOVERY: PLATTS
    Libya's continued dramatic recovery from civil strife pushed OPEC's July output to yet another 2017 high, with the bloc producing 32.82 million b/d, according to the latest S&P Global Platts OPEC survey.
  • Singapore 180 CST cash differentials fall to 13-month low on ample supply
    Supplies of cutter stocks and lower viscosity fuel oil plentiful in Singapore.
  • Fuel oil hi-lo spread falls into negative territory on weak LSFO market
    The LSFO supply glut has largely stemmed from refineries opting to run light sweet crudes.
  • OPEC COMPLIANCE AT 114% FOR 12 MEMBERS WITH OUTPUT CAPS: PLATTS SURVEY
    But Libya's continued dramatic recovery from civil strife pushed OPEC's July output to yet another 2017 high.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Panama Canal Authority expects ongoing repairs to cause transit delays
    Super vessels can expect delays of one to two days, on both north and southbound transits.

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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
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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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