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BRIEFS
May 11, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • LB port box volumes in April surge 16.5pc thanks to HMM and SM Line
  • SCPA handles record 189,315 TEU in April
  • China's exports rise 8pc in April, while imports are up 12pc
  • Wan Hai Shipping joins CSSF at latest meeting in Dubai
  • Founder of Parakou Shipping C C Liu dies
  • Gantry crane collapses injuring 10 at Jebel Ali Terminal 1
  • ICTSI Q1 net profit up 23pc to US$51.7m
  • Vietnamese ship owners warned of using substandard cargo ships
  • UPS to acquire Ireland-based Nightline Logistics
  • Pharma logistics the spotlight at Air Cargo Europe (ACE) expo
  • Amazon warehouse boosts cargo business at Tampa International Airport
  • American Airlines starts summer service from Dallas to Amsterdam

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration vs Bill of Lading
  • Vessel demolition slowing down overall, says analysis
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese yarn extended
  • Elastomeric Filament Yarn from 4 countries levied anti-dumping duty
  • Alliance changes said to be causing congestion at leading Chinese ports
  • Inclusion of Hazira (Surat) Port as a Port of registration under Para 4.37 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-20
  • Paradip Port invites EoI for use of proposed industrial & multimodal logistics park
  • Dachser Asia Pacific responds to volatile markets
  • Nitin Gadkari to address London Stock Exchange on opportunities in India's infrastructure segment
  • Pune Customs House Agents' Association hosts workshop on clearance & TFA
  • Seminar elaborates on various aspects of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Deliver added value"
  • Polish companies "rechristened"
  • Mega trailers suitable for intermodal transport
  • Transport of icebreaker engines completed
  • Growing in Denmark and Finland
  • Canadian railcar storage company opens terminal
  • XPO names supply chain director in France
  • Alta Gas and Vopak set up JV in Western Canada
  • Toronto airport cuts noise with Blast Deflectors facility
  • Future of Rotterdam port shuttle secured
  • Three airlines sign up with WFS in North America
  • Frankfurt chosen for new logistics centre
  • First ever female pilot for Corpus Christi port
  • HMM returns to Long Beach with new service

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Shipowners advise fleet upgrades for carbon reduction
  • Project carriers step up transatlantic services
  • Maersk's Q1 results to reveal progress in meeting goal of USD1 billion rise in profit
  • Braemar confident strategy will bear fruit after difficult 2016-17
  • Closure of HHI's Gunsan shipyard 'a betrayal'
  • Low newbuilding prices stimulate VLCC orders
  • Demolition sales slow as prices fall further
  • Polaris Shipping scales down search for Stellar Daisy crew
  • DHT execs explain board rejection of Frontline takeover offer

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Cargolux and Emirates unveil first freighter-bellyhold cargo alliance
  • Shippers squeezing margins 'pushed carriers toward bigger ships and alliances'
  • Yang Ming expected to remain in the red as industry confidence remains weak
  • PODCAST: Behind the Flexport phenomenon; Ryan Petersen interviewed
  • XPO strengthens sales management team in Europe
  • Transport Logistic news: DP World unveils container tracking solution
  • Dachser completes integration of Iberian subsidiary Azkar
  • More vessels calling bring April boost for port of Long Beach

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • CBP does a U turn on Jones Act letter revocations
  • AWO approves LR to carry out RCP audits
  • Former GDMA execs plead guilty in Fat Leonard bribery case
  • Smit Lamnalco opts for KVH maritime solution
  • Why a twisted tail could be an energy saver
  • OSG reports "solid" first quarter
  • University of Liege wins 2017 WFSA student ferry competition

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings stabilise at lowest since beginning of March
    Long tonnage lists in both basins and lower cargoes blamed for week-on-week drop
  • Weak tanker rates prompt more period charter demand
    Charterers seek to minimise exposure amid strengthening confidence over vessel demand
  • DFDS profits spark full-year record hope
    Ferry and ro-ro operator could improve on last year's all-time high profit, says Smedegaard
  • Falmouth Docks shut down after crane collapse
    No injuries were reported but the docks were evacuated as an investigation is expected
  • Supreme Court quashes Gard appeal in landmark Ocean Victory case
    'Abnormal occurrence' has plain English meaning in safe port warranties, Justices rule
  • Chemical freight woes push Team Tankers and Navig8 into the red
    Team Tankers looks to build fleet in this year's down cycle
  • We've taken our nasty medicine, says Braemar's Kidwell
    Rescaling the business has been tough but necessary in face of challenging conditions, says Braemar Shipping Services
  • International Seaways to splash $30m in share repurchases
    Tanker firm plans to grow and renew fleet simultaneously
  • Abandoned crew seeking court help after fatality
    Ten crew members remain in Romania claiming four months' unpaid wages after their master's death
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement calls time on manned ships
    Bob Maxwell pours cold water on rush to digitalisation while looking to move into offshore production and storage
  • Chinese yards seek buyers for $20bn of abandoned offshore projects
    Builders struggling to dispose of rigs and support vessels
  • Kongsberg will have fully autonomous feedership in three years
    Zero emissions feedership will hit Norwegian water in 2018, and herald move from road to maritime transport
  • Asia-Europe traffic up 5.2% in first quarter
    Strengthening European economy continues to drive westbound volumes, while eastbound traffic reached unprecedented levels
  • Another Polaris ore carrier found with cracks
    Stellar Queen anchored off Brazil as flag and class inspectors fly in to assess cracks found in deck plating
  • The data path to safer, cleaner and leaner shipping
    Sponsored Content: Today's shipping industry is a complex sphere characterised by fierce competition, economic uncertainties, comprehensive regulations as well as a rapidly growing amount of technology solutions that could help players enhance their business. The environment in which ship managers operate cannot be altered, but there are ways to make the best out of approaching challenges.
  • Shippers fear Yang Ming failure
    Smaller forwarders in Asia are using other carriers where possible
  • Shipping's 2017 earnings steady but downside risk high, Moody's says
    Outlook remains subdued due to continuing vessel oversupply and depressed operating earnings
  • South Korean yards scoop up $1bn VLCC orders
    Reports name Frontline as one possible buyer with a total of 12 vessels in the works across Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries
  • 2017 - The year of the MRV
    The European Union's regime for monitoring ships' CO2 emissions will affect the relationships between owners, managers, charterers, pool partners and others, but at what cost?
  • Rickmers rescue deal could go either way
    Plan would see owner lose over three quarters of his stake

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Breakbulk carriers seek to fill void left by Weco
  • FMC's not seeing alliance collusion doesn't sate US suppliers
  • Cargolux, Emirates SkyCargo form partnership
  • Nippon Express reports record full-year profit
  • DFDS profit up 10 percent on sea freight growth
  • JNPT's speedy-import push has best month yet
  • With DOJ block unlikely, J-3 may need to fast-track merger

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Seacor sets date for offshore vessel spinoff
    Shareholders will receive a dividend on 1 June that will give them a nearly identical stake in Seacor Marine Holdings.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen profit slip 'not satisfactory'
    But Thomas Wilhelmsen says the company is positioned for growth after recent moves.
  • Ruling turns up heat for Swiss MPP sales
    Former partner of SCL touted as possible buyer of fleet
  • Genco pulls dry pool ships to grow in-house operation
    Move comes as New York-listed shipowner parts with previous strategy and seeks to bolster commercial platform with focus on more voyage business
  • US pulls plug on proposal to tighten Jones Act rules
    Customs agency says measure to make it harder for foreign-flag offshore construction vessels to operate in US waters should be 'reconsidered'.
  • Chilean Maritime snaps up Scorpio MR units
    Chilean owner behind the purchase of two medium-range tankers
  • Atlantis takes in tanker newbuild after 11-year wait
    Order first inked in 2006 at claimed loss-making price with shipyard taken over by Yildirim Group led to legal dispute before steel could be moved elsewhere
  • OSG in 'solid' quarter with US-flag focus
    Tanker owner delivers profit in first quarter despite challenges in Jones Act market.
  • International Seaways gears up to spend after expected profit dip
    New York tanker owner authorises $30m share buyback programme and looks at tanker buys as it reports decline in quarterly profit.
  • Hansson and son stock up on NAO shares
    Family's holding in OSV specialist swells to 5.4% with one million shares added in two days.
  • Braemar looks to institutions after retail therapy
    James Kidwell says recovery story has put Braemar Shipping Services on the radar of new investors.
  • Blue Water Shipping lands fourth Caspian contract
    Latest deal takes contract tally with Tengizchevroil to $750m, representatives say.
  • Troubled Polaris VLOC packed to the brim with Vale iron ore
    Despite original reports that cracks were found before loading, satellite tracking data show a giant bulker picked up a cargo at Ponta da Madeira.
  • IHC wins order from Dutch Dredging
    Dutch yard to hand over another trailing suction hopper vessel to owner.
  • Tanker experts weigh up 2017 VLCC order rush
    Braemar's James Gundy and DHT's Svein Moxnes Harfjeld reflect on this year's spike in tanker orders.
  • Boskalis projects weak first quarter result
    Dutch dredging and offshore specialist set to feel pressure on profitability on the back of lower revenue.
  • Fortuna FLNG signs up Gandria
    Golar LNG has signed agreements for the conversion of its laid up LNG carrier Gandria (built 1977) to serve as the liquefaction unit for its 2.5-million tonne per annum floating LNG (FLNG) production project Fortuna FLNG off Equatorial Guinea. Main project developer Ophir Energy said the 126,000-cbm Gandria vessel, which is due to converted at Singapore's Keppel Shipyard, will be acquired by the
  • Yang Ming: loans will be renewed
    Relationship with lenders "going well", container line says.
  • Drewry sees no crude recovery before 2020
    Global shipping consultancy claims any market upturn will be determined by scrapping activity.
  • Titagarh bags barge, research ship orders
    Indian yard inks contracts worth $26m.
  • Taiwan Navigation orders bulker double
    Owner returning to Oshima in Japan for ultramax newbuildings.
  • Daiichi wins landmark Ocean Victory case
    Gard's claim rejected after grounding of bulker at Kashima in 2006.
  • Uy plots upgrades, fuel deals after IPO
    Philippines tycoon will unify his shipping empire following Manila listing.
  • JMU teams up on SPB tanks for LNG fueling
    Japanese shipbuilder Japan Marine United (JMU) has signed a cooperation agreement with engineering and production company for maritime and offshore aluminum structures Aluship Technology in Poland to build self-supporting prismatic-shape IMO type B (SPB) LNG cargo and bunker tanks. JMU, which is fitting the first SPB tanks to built in over 25 years on four LNG carriers constructed in Japan, said
  • Showa Shell and Idemitsu Kosan merging VLCC fleets
    Japanese refiners and shipowners form Brighter Energy Alliance to jointly operate 20 tankers as they pursue full merger.
  • Merged WWL launches new payout policy
    Oslo-listed company plans to distribute 30% to 50% of its after-tax profit to shareholders.
  • Arkas Line reshapes Black Sea runs
    Turkish owner reorganises after joint service ended with Seago.
  • Yara set to build first autonomous vessel
    Agriculture company targets reduction of diesel truck haulage with 100% electric feedership.
  • TGS returns to profit as revenue jumps
    Norwegian offshore charterer sitting on healthy cash pile after first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Will South Carolina Gov. McMaster's veto stop bill to raise state gas tax?
    South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster vetoed a highway funding bill Tuesday that would increase the state's current 16.75-cent gas tax by 12 c...
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol implements Compliance Checker tool
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has implemented a new online compliance system as part of Schiphol's Smart Cargo Mainport Program, the airport s...
  • KAMCO to take over 20 vessels owned by six carriers
    South Korea's debt clearing house, Korea Asset Management Corp. (KAMCO), will sign a contract to acquire 20 container and bulk vessels wort...
  • Emirates SkyCargo, Cargolux ink partnership in Munich
    Emirates SkyCargo and Luxembourg-based Cargolux inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on cargo airfreight services at the ...
  • ICTSI earnings rise 23% in Q1
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) posted net earnings of $42.2 million in the first quarter of 2017, an increase of 2...
  • Kerry Logistics acquires majority stake in Tuvia Italia
    Hong Kong-based third-party logistics provider Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake ...
  • XPO Logistics rebrands North American LTL business
    Source: XPO Logistics The bulk of XPO Logistics, Inc.'s rebranding of its North American less-than-truckload business was completed in nine ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2017
  • Global oil market seen tightening by 2020 as field declines accelerate
    - Decline, depletion rates rising - Growing reliance on US shale - Refining issues with rise in light crudes
  • US Customs withdraws proposal to tighten Jones Act, end exemptions
    The agency proposed in January revoking decades of rulings allowing foreign-built vessels to transport certain equipment, such as repair pipe, between US ports and oil and natural gas operations in US waters.
  • INTERVIEW: Oil prices set to recover in 2017 assuming OPEC cut rollover: IEA
    - Oil supply deficit may grow sharply in H2 - Crude stocks likely to return to norms in 2017 - Short term oil demand unfazed by Trump, Brexit
  • Oil jumps as EIA data shows crude draw above expectations
    NYMEX June crude settled $1.45/b higher at $47.33/b. ICE July Brent rose $1.49 to settle at $50.22/b.
  • Malta bunker operations disrupted by rough weather: Port authority
    Rough weather has been disrupting the bunker market in Malta and more is likely to follow
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Piraeus bunker fuel price hits multi-month low

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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