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BRIEFS
August 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk CEO sees 5 - 6 survivors after merger spree plays out
  • Cosco's Hamburg-bound 14,074-TEUer runs aground out of Antwerp
  • Trump to launch WTO hostilities against China over IP violations
  • Top North American ports achieve 8.9pc box growth in first half
  • Defiant Qatar does end run around Arab blockade via Turkey and Iran
  • Gebruder Weiss takes over Tyrolean Kapeller forwarder
  • Savannah's January-July volume increases 10.8pc to 2.33 million TEU
  • Multi-purpose terminal to be developed at Ghana's Takoradi port
  • Panalpina scores 5-year Iraqi gas deal with undisclosed client
  • HK Airport July cargo rises 11pc to 422,000 tonnes, exports up 15pc
  • HNA buys 82.5pc of Frankfurt-Hahn airport for US$17.8 million
  • Turkish cop stabbed to death by suicide bomber - killer shot dead
  • American Airline's stellar July boosts London Heathrow cargo 15pc
  • TNT Express struggles to recover data from June's cyberattack

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 15, 2017
  • Block exemption in Hong Kong for VSAs
  • First MSC containers arrive in Oman's Duqm port from Europe
  • S&P Global affirms Britannia P&I's ratings & enhances its liquidity rating
  • South Asia seen among drivers of improved Asia-Europe container trade this year
  • Tanker shipping freight rates not seen rising despite increasing long-haul exports of crude oil
  • Two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels built under IRClass rules launched
  • Yang Ming registers much improved performance in Q2 & H1 2017
  • ZIM's Asia-America lines top schedule reliability ranking
  • Logistics Kart makes a soft launch
  • ECGC pays dividend of INR 72.50 cr.
  • Interactive session clarifies issues on zero rated supplies to SEZ & impact of GST on EOUs
  • Value of exports increases nearly 4 pc in July
  • GCCI elects new office-bearers
  • Global economy seeing cyclical recovery in investment, manufacturing & trade, says analysis

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Good intentions
  • First e-highway for electric trucks in Germany
  • IAG Cargo selects another US gateway
  • Silamas inaugurates office in Myanmar
  • Another step towards an express service from China
  • Swiss World Cargo's new approach to American market
  • Davies Turner emphasizes transpacific services
  • Stable ro-ro volumes in Europe's northern range
  • Major contract lands in Kerry Logistics' net
  • New direct Vancouver - Detroit rail service
  • Mathematician doing the sums for Noerpel
  • Delta gets approval to carry Envirotainer RAP e2
  • Port of Long Beach feels the US west coast beat
  • Chengdu - Pruszkow rail service up and running
  • Pinger takes charge of transport at Pharmaserv
  • Belly landing on Assumption Day

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • Concordia outperforms market in first half of 2017
  • Concordia Maritime sees product tanker demand exceeding supply growth by 2018
  • Western Bulk optimistic as it posts positive first half results
  • Transocean makes USD1.2 billion offer to acquire Songa Offshore
  • Singapore's PIL silent on COSCO takeover talk
  • SITC books feeder ships from Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering
  • Swissco to liquidate subsidiary, which co-owns rigs with Ezion
  • KG fund pursues Essar Shipping for unpaid charter-hire
  • MPA revokes licence of bunker operator

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 15, 2017
  • Another mega-containership runs aground, pushing salvors to their limits
  • Forwarders urge US lawmakers to 'get real' on cargo security
  • Delamode goes public to fund major bid for expansion in new markets
  • Cathay Pacific faces more belt-tightening as HK$1.2bn loss looms
  • Freight train derailment hits services in East Anglia
  • Cynthia Earhart new exec-VP and CFO at Norfolk Southern

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • American Queen christens newest addition to its fleet
  • Whistleblower to get $1.59 million in shipyard overbilling case
  • Next generation walk-to-work gangway now operational
  • APS delivers second Catalina island ship-to-shore boat
  • New Sanmar terminal tugs to have MTU engines
  • Stena ferry saves fuel, rolls less after ABB software upgrade
  • Two more Fat Leonard case defendants get prison terms

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • Concordia profits dive into the red
    Product tanker rates fall 40% while suezmaxes earn 47% less in soft market
  • Shipping is missing out on real benefits of data analysis
    Low-cost artificial intelligence and machine learning tools can unlock the value in data collected on board vessels
  • Post-Brexit customs revolution must meet maritime needs or risk chaos, industry warns
    'Very dangerous consequences' if free trade impeded, David Davis told
  • Bulk carrier feels the heat in Gran Canaria
    Salvors called to cool cargo hold after vessel refused entry to port
  • Supras fall further as vessels vie for employment
    Brokers expect the market to stabilise soon
  • Driller thriller: Transocean swallows Songa Offshore for $3.4bn
    Combined company will have a contracted backlog of $14.3bn, by far the largest in the world
  • Cheap VLCCs cannibalise smaller crude tanker trades
    With suezmax rates near bottom, VLCC competition just makes things worse
  • Navig8 Chemical swings to net loss amid soft tanker market
    But group expects supply growth for large chemical tankers to slow substantially over the next 12 months
  • Container trades on course for record growth
    Trade and throughput figures bounce back after two grim years
  • Strong US port volumes bode well for box lines
    July the best month on record for top US container ports
  • Debt restructuring key to Marco Polo Marine's long-term operations
    Company in advanced talks to raise fresh funds from potential investors
  • China bans shipment of coal and iron ore from North Korea following UN sanctions
    Ban to come into force from September 5 this year
  • Avic Maritime still downbeat on shipbuilding sector
    Shipbuilder working with associate companies to diversify vessel product mix
  • Jeremy Nixon warns of risks to container shipping's fragile recovery
    New chief executive of Ocean Network Express says industry still vulnerable to boom and bust cycles despite unprecedented consolidation
  • SITC orders four boxships from Daesun Shipbuilding for $68m
    Boxship operator growing fleet to meet operational requirements
  • Spot LNG freight rates hit a ceiling at $43,000 per day
    Egypt's plan to import fewer cargoes may hurt LNG vessel demand
  • Antwerp port authorities refloat grounded containership
    Updated: Vessel refloated at 2100 hrs on Monday
  • Asset writedowns drag Nam Cheong to $482m first half loss
    Offshore vessel builder had earlier decided to stop debt payments while restructuring
  • Daily Briefing
  • DSME returns to profitability in the first half
    Extensive restructuring and more high-value newbuilding vessel orders help boost operating profit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • MacroPoint deal accelerates drive for freight visibilty
  • South Brazilian ports reopen after harsh weather passes
  • JOC Top 50 Truckload Carriers: Larger fleets outperform market
  • For niche carriers, larger players deliver better reliability
  • Analysis: Pricing, not weight, hurting trucking profits
  • NVO targets rising Charleston-UK traffic with expedited product
  • PIL and PSA hook up with IBM in Singapore blockchain project
  • 2017 JOC Directory of Trucking Companies
  • Volumes surge at Adani Ports as capacity expands

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 15, 2017
  • TransAtlantic Lines ship under 'no sail' order
    Contractor to Military Sealift Command says ship is undergoing maintenance after completing charter.
  • Rand Logistics sinks deeper into the red
    But the Great Lakes-focused shipping specialist says contracted revenue backlog is better.
  • CSCL Jupiter grounded in known chokepoint
    Reenactment of CoscoCS bosxhip grounding shows difficulty of manoeuvring for large containerships.
  • Arne Blystad stays bullish as Songa Bulk strikes for $45m
    Chairman still likes the look of the risk reward mathematics in the dry cargo market.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo profit tumbles
    Russian shipbuilder makes less money from stable revenue in second quarter.
  • Boskalis splashes out $51.5m on Gardline
    Dutch dredging giant "fulfills strategic ambition" with takeover of UK-based marine survey specialist.
  • Tidewater: 'enough runway for a 747'
    Clarksons Platou says restructured owner is possibly offshore sector's strongest player.
  • Concordia Maritime chief sees tanker rates turning from 2018
    Gradual improvement in the market will be seen from next year, says Kim Ullman.
  • Taiwan Navigation back in black
    Bulker owner makes money again as revenue increases faster than costs.
  • Grindrod shipping arm above breakeven
    Bulker and tanker owner says improvement in dry rates will result in smaller loss for the first half.
  • ESL Shipping seeks bulkers for new venture
    Finnish owner to charter in ships to target new Baltic volumes.
  • Arctic retains hope for winter warming of VLCC rates
    Analysts say "all hope is not lost" for seasonal upturn in big tanker market.
  • Dof secures new charter from Siemens
    Norwegian owner will deploy one construction support vessel in the North Sea until the end of 2017.
  • Creditors squeeze more from Rickmers Maritime
    Recovery rate increases by $2m as price for Navios' acquisition of nine boxships finalised at $59m.
  • Vyborg Shipyard rebounds into profit
    Russian shipbuilder improves result as revenue grows in first six months.
  • Loss grows at Shih Wei Navigation
    Taiwanese bulker owner's costs outstripped revenue in second quarter.
  • Bibby bulker crew evacuated after cargo trouble
    Crew taken off ship off Gran Canaria after ammonium nitrate fertiliser cargo overheated.
  • Fjord 1 shares edge up on Oslo Bors bow
    Ferry owner's stock rises in early trading following transfer from Merkur Market.
  • Aframax rates decline amid Libyan turmoil
    Daily returns for oil tankers reach lowest level in a month as Leon Patitsas-owned tanker unable to finish loading.
  • CSCL Jupiter refloated in Antwerp
    Port re-opened to large ships after CoscoCS boxship moved from Scheldt river.
  • Panoil: impact of bunker tanker ban 'minimal'
    Singapore owner says it can continue to trade fuel despite MPA action.
  • Transocean agrees $1.2bn takeover of Songa Offshore
    Norwegian tanker owner and investor Frederik Mohn becomes largest shareholder as rig and drillship groups combine.
  • Nam Cheong loses $471m in second quarter
    Malaysian offshore shipbuilder does a bit of kitchen sinking as it battles to stay in business.
  • Impairments set to drag down ASL Marine
    Offshore shipbuilder says move prompted by protracted downturn and uncertainty of recovery.
  • Red ink surges at Marco Polo Marine
    Struggling Singapore-listed offshore player takes huge impairment charge.
  • Mermaid Maritime sees second quarter profit halved
    Thai offshore firm says dispute between Qatar and Saudi Arabia has impacted its operations.
  • Euroseas succeeds in slashing red ink
    Improving dry cargo rates help push US-listed bulker and boxship player closer to breakeven.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • Descartes bets big on MacroPoint
    The global logistics software provider Descartes has never been shy about making acquisitions. The company has built a mini-empire of user...
  • CP launches direct service from Vancouver, BC to Detroit
    Calgary-based Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has launched a direct rail transportation service from Vancouver, British Columbia to Detr...
  • Mercator mulls splitting dredging ops from core business
    India-based Mercator Ltd. confirms that it's exploring the possibility of selling off its dredging unit. India-based conglomerate Mercator ...
  • Major port operators welcomed in Bangladesh as congestion continues
    Bangladesh has been battling rising volumes and shipping traffic, leading to additional congestion surcharges by feeder vessel operators an...
  • COSCO containership refloated near Antwerp
    Photo: Port of Antwerp The CSCL Jupiter was freed around 9:00 p.m. local time Monday and is back in Antwerp for inspection. The containersh...
  • Declining EU industrial production offset by rising energy market
    Industrial production in the European Union (EU) was down by 0.6 percent in June 2017 compared to May 2017, according to estimates from sta...
  • PSA, PIL partner with IBM on blockchain development
    Ocean carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL), terminal operator PSA International (PSA) and IBM Singapore (IBM) have agreed to utilize b...
  • 3GTMS to use project44 APIs
    Cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) provider 3GTMS has integrated real-time rate and transit time capabilities provided by t...
  • Target buys delivery technology provider
    Major U.S. retailer Target has acquired San Francisco-based technology provider Grand Junction to better arm itself with last-mile options ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 14, 2017
  • Oil futures nearly flat before weekly US data with gasoline in focus
    The US Dollar Index jumped Tuesday morning after government data showed US retail sales increased in July by the most since December.
  • NWE hilo FO swap falls to three month low on weakening LSFO: sources
    Competitive hilo offers in Platts Market on Close suggested players have a more bearish view of the LSFO market.
  • SHIPPING: Operations suspended at India Dhamra Port after workers killed
    The Dhamra is a major thermal and metallurgical coal receiving port on India's east coast.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Rotterdam to Singapore VLCC freight jumps on fuel oil fixture
    But traders were skeptical of any bullish tone spreading across the fuel oil market for better arbitrage opportunities.
  • Prospects of VLGC floating storages dim as Asian LPG flips into backwardation
    This was unlike the same time last year, when 14 ships were anchored in the Singapore Strait, amid a contango market.
  • Singapore's Sing Fuels starts operations in West Africa
    "Besides entering Africa, we are also exploring areas like Latin America," Singh said.
  • FUTURES: Crude rallies after bearish drivers spark overnight crash
  • Singapore's MPA revokes Panoil Petroleum's bunker craft operator license
    "Unauthorised alterations were made on the pipelines of the bunker tankers between the Mass Flow Meters and the flow boom," the MPA said.

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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%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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