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BRIEFS
June 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • LA and Long Beach ports enjoy excellent May results as economy recovers
  • Mexico fines NYK, MOL, 'K' Line, CSAV, Wallenius car carriers US$32m
  • CMA CGM surcharges US$250/TEU for W Africa-bound boxes over 19 tons
  • US probes possible pricing collusion by major vessel sharing alliances
  • US-China trade rises 208-fold from 1979-2016 topping US$524 billion
  • CMA CGM acquires Brazilian cabotage box carrier Mercosul from Maersk
  • China-US complete 100-day plan to boost trade ties and mutual cooperation
  • Port of Virginia handle record 246,871 TEU in May, up 12.5pc
  • Scrapping Malaysia's cabotage risks disaster for domestic shipping
  • DHL to expand warehousing India, sees e-commerce boosted by GST
  • Work starts on building a US$1 billion Panamanian megaport
  • Chinese investments cast shadow over Pakistan-India trade
  • Brussels Airport May cargo rises 8.1pc after Muslim terror attack
  • From China with love: Lufthansa to fly in two Berlin pandas
  • Angola Airlines rents B747s from Network Airline Management

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Export of spices & spice products at new high
  • Ports can help achieve 10 pc growth, says CEO of Niti Aayog
  • Don't let Brexit uncertainties delay key logistics infrastructure decisions, says UK freight association
  • CBDT invites comments & suggestions on draft notification in respect of foreign company said to be resident in India under Section 115JH of the Income-Tax Act, 1961
  • Exporters & importers have to declare valid GSTIN number to avail benefits in GST regime
  • FIEO's Southern Regional Chairman calls for 5 pc GST rate for job works in garment sector
  • Important agenda items for 17th meeting of GST Council on June 18
  • The Benefits of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An inventive approach
  • Confirmed Munich airport boss to lead ACI Europe
  • 50,000 Bharat Benz trucks on Indian roads
  • Eimskip acquires Ship-Log
  • Platinum award for US shortline railroad
  • National Geographic gets support from GAC Brazil
  • First triple-E vessel calls Antwerp
  • San Francisco airport remembers "summer of love"
  • Webber joins Mission to Seafarers as development director
  • Another month of favourable volumes for POLB
  • Jaguar Land Rover driving K + N
  • More trains between Germany, Hungary and Turkey
  • UPS San Francisco facility hit by gunman
  • LNG to the port of Zeebrugge
  • Intermodal terminal opens in North Carolina
  • WWPC awarded for helping children in need
  • ABC flies eRosita to Russia
  • Cargolux Chinese JV finally emerges as "Henan Cargo"

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • DP World's effort to create India's first international transhipment port has yet to pay off
  • Marine broker Junge & Co trims executive board down to one
  • Breakthrough in Gioia Tauro docker dispute
  • Decision-maker: Guy Platten, chief executive, UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Astomos Energy to develop LPG bunkers with Statoil
  • Oshima joins Mitsubishi HI's alliance
  • Update: US agencies find no existing threat to Charleston port
  • ENGIE starts ship-to-ship LNG bunkering service at Zeebrugge
  • SM Line in tie-up with Union Pacific Railroad, buys another ship
  • Private equity funds eye STX O&S
  • Panama Canal toll increase could pare back LPG transits

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • ESC backs compensation claims for shipper victims of cargo rollovers
  • After a poor first quarter, container lines are on course for a profitable year
  • Indonesia air cargo set for a lift, despite limited infrastructure
  • UK rail freight looks on track for more growth, driven by retail
  • Four killed at San Francisco UPS depot before driver shoots himself
  • Spain's ports shut down in 48-hour strike
  • Retail's re-invention is just getting started
  • Brexit approaching: BIFA seeking extra Customs trainer

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Drewry: World Container Index down 0.5%
  • Inmarsat adds ports to Fleet Xpress flat-fee installation network
  • Kotug Smit orders three more tugs from Damen
  • MAIB: LNG tanker's mooring lines were "not fit for purpose"
  • Havyard gets LOI for arctic stern trawler
  • New DHS Plum Island ferry has Wesmar bow thruster
  • Port of Charleston terminal reopens after dirty bomb scare

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Post fixture digitalisation and anxiety
    Baltic Exchange plans industry platform for post trade space
  • Last Word: BySea by post
    All of BySea's profits will aid Sailors' Society's efforts to help seafarers and their families
  • Nomikos vessel trapped in South Africa after court finds for Polisario
    Judges back national liberation movement against Morocco in phosphate cargo attachment case
  • Record crude demand to lift tankers
    Developing outlook is a boon for crude tanker owners in a challenging market
  • Capesize spot rates slip below $10,000 per day amid summer lulls
    Long-term outlook remains positive as Songa Bulk makes further purchase
  • An avoidable tragedy
    Liquefaction still a major concern for bulk cargoes
  • Daily Briefing
    Qatar geopolitical spat weighs on Middle East bulker trade while bulker orders hit highest level in 14 months
  • Asia sea robberies down by nearly half year on year, says ReCAAP
    Sulu-Celebes Sea free of reported sea robbery incidents over May
  • Changing tides
    Autonomous technology, cyber attacks, ballast water management, drones - how is the marine insurer to cope with more or less...
  • Bunker fuel tank gauging still being used in Singapore despite flow meter implementation
    Cappuccino effect become negligible but bunkering market not fully embracing MFM
  • Charleston port terminal given all-clear over 'suspect container' on Maersk boxship
    Update: US authorities say there is no longer any threat posed to port
  • Seanergy Maritime secures employment for capesize
    Contract expected to bring in $8.8m gross revenue.
  • Qingdao port acquires assets from affiliate
    Three jetties and a fire station in the Dongjiakou Port Area to be transferred
  • Asia-Europe traffic growth slows
    Volumes climb by a marginal 1.3% in April, but year-to-date box numbers still tracking 8.2%.
  • What to watch: LPG shipping
    The five things you need to know about LPG shipping in coming months
  • US-China LNG deal is pivotal for gas shipping
    The deal tears down one of the biggest trade barriers for US LNG, but challenges remain for Trump's new-found passion...
  • What to watch: LNG shipping
    A mid-year review of LNG shipping markets: Are things really getting better for owners and how long will uncertainty prevail?
  • FAQs: How the Qatar crisis affects oil and gas shipping
    Tankers and LNG markets have navigated the initial aftermath of the Gulf crisis with limited impact, but uncertainty will remain...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Lineage Logistics buys European cold chain specialist
  • Port Manatee unveils rebuilt heavy-lift berth
  • 'Minimal impact' expected from LA-LB trucker picket, ports say
  • Zim ship first to pass under raised bridge at NY-NJ port
  • Larger ships than expected traversing new Panama Canal
  • Panama Canal tables plans for Corozal terminal
  • Port of Tilbury expansion gathers pace
  • Chennai Port expands speedy import drive
  • Moving melons powers growth at Brazilian port of Pecem
  • Update: Charleston terminal reopened after no threat found

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Hornbeck ups access to cash with new loan
    As rivals restructure in court, New York-listed offshore vessel owner secures $300m credit facility.
  • Teekay Offshore's bonds drop as risks rise
    Bondholders growing warier of shuttle tanker and offshore specialist.
  • Another ship suffers rocket attack off Yemen
    Incident underscores increasing threat shipping faces in Red Sea trade lane.
  • Peter G loses chairs but is still a force at top table
    Dealmaker has left the boards of two of his three public companies but his camp warns against hasty conclusions
  • MISC wins second Statoil shuttle deal
    Skaugen breaks silence on LNG deal in Ghana
  • Four staff ship out of Excelerate
  • Offshore sees 'surprisingly little consolidation'
  • Thorco Projects takes 'next step' in Africa
  • Winson Oil linked to recent tanker buys
  • JX Ocean wants more VLCCs
  • Chandris locks newbuilds into long-term charters
    Deal with ST Shipping could be worth $38m over three years
  • NSA plays down bareboat changes to tonnage tax regime
    Norwegian owners comfortable with new limitations on bareboat charters
  • Njord seizes opportunity to double bulker fleet
  • Nordea: 'We are still open for shipping business'
    One of the industry's top banks says it is comfortable with its existing $13bn portfolio - and it can support new clients
  • Liberia flag plugged on hit US TV show Veep
  • Marine employers' council maintains discount on fees
  • Inquiry fails to solve mystery of missing riding crew member
  • New phase in Stellar Daisy search - already one of longest in history
    Polaris sends rescue vessel to site of bulker sinking in the South Atlantic but hopes of finding more survivors or bodies are slim, 11 weeks after disaster
  • First follow-on shares sale could support fleet growth
  • Low-profile Atlantska explains sales as part of its restructuring
    Croatian owner says disposals to Navios are small price to pay for lender lifeline reaching into 2018
  • Qatari diplomatic tension leaves OSV cross-border status in doubt
    Offshore owners have many more questions than answers in the Middle East's diplomatic crisis
  • Offshore rig counts see two consecutive months of rises
  • Cido slashes PCTC orders as focus shifts to tankers
    Car-carrier order cut amid market gloom as South Korean owner rethinks strategy
  • Kjus bucks oil consensus by calling for $70 by year's end
    Opec is going to do 'whatever it takes' to push the oil market into backwardation, DNB says
  • Gener8 closes sale of Orion for $13.3m
  • Shell LNG bunker tanker heads for new home port
  • Shell limbers up to move out massive Prelude FLNG
    July date pencilled in for tow away of world's largest floating structure
  • M&M founder confident of profitability this year

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • DP World, Kazakhstan to collaborate on integrated transport networks
    Dubai, UAE-based port terminal operator DP World and the government of Kazakhstan have signed two Memorandums of Understands (MoUs) for the...
  • European Commission launches three antitrust investigations
    The European Commission launched three separate antitrust investigations into the licensing and distribution practices of Nike, Sanrio and ...
  • PortMiami welcomes largest containership to ever call Florida
    The Port of Miami welcomed the largest vessel to call a port in Florida, the Maersk Shanghai , on June 14, said the port. The post-Panamax...
  • Amazon to build new distribution center in upstate New York
    Amazon, Inc. will establish a new distribution center in a former supermarket warehouse in Lancaster, N.Y., according to local news source ...
  • Trucker Path nabs $30m in debt funding
    Trucker Path, a Silicon Valley-based technology provider of trucking applications, landed $30 million in debt funding, allowing it to begin...
  • House lawmakers call for long-term fix for Highway Trust Fund
    U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., sent a letter Monday to House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on behalf of over 250 ...
  • Lineage buys automated warehousing and frozen storage solutions provider
    Irvine, Calif.-based temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company Lineage Logistics, LLC has acquired Partner Logistics, a Neth...
  • NRF: Import growth slows at major U.S. container ports in April
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker handled 1.61 million TEUs in April, up 11.3 percent year-over-yea...
  • Port of Portland sells industrial acreage to speculative developer
    The Port of Portland Commission in Oregon on Wednesday approved the sale of about 19 acres of land at the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Par...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2017
  • Cepsa introduces mass-flow meters to Gibraltar bunker market
    Cepsa is one of the first companies in Europe with MFMs and hopes to extend their use to other ports where it operates, such as Las Palmas.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Pemex working to extinguish fire at Salina Cruz, Mexico
    The company said that one fireman died while fighting the fire.
  • FACTBOX: US Senate approves bill opening door to new Russia sanctions
    The amendment effectively ends speculation that the Trump White House could end the sanctions regime put in place during the Obama administration
  • US Coast Guard clears bomb threat at Charleston, S.C., terminal
    A 1-mile square safety zone was established around the vessel to protect other traffic, but the port was never officially closed, according to Zorn.
  • Germany struggles to source diesel/gasoil as supply issues bite
    Supply has been crimped by the extended outage at Total's 230,000 b/d Leuna refinery in Saxony-Anhalt
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ENGIE Zeebrugge starts regular ship-to-ship bunkering operations
    The vessel is jointly owned by ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, and Fluxys.
  • India plans 60 mil mt/year mega refinery, eyes startup in 2022
    The proposed refinery will be bigger than the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd refinery hub at Jamnagar on India's west coast, currently the world's largest refinery.
  • TANKERS: Total, BP to move S Korea, India jet fuel to Europe: sources
    The deals will add to the jet fuel volumes already fixed for moving on the East Asia-Europe routes.
  • INTERVIEW: India's LNG bunkering plans moving into top gear - IRClass
    Seeks recognition from the Singapore flag, and flags of Malta, Greece and Cyprus.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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