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BRIEFS
August 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach July throughput sets monthly record of 720,310 TEU
  • SITC orders feeder boxship quartet for US$34 million apiece
  • Baltimore digs out of container backlog caused by docker shortage
  • China responds stiffly to US threat to probe its IP practices and rules
  • Global merchandise trade growth continues into third quarter, says WTO
  • Hamburg saw box boom, and reaps 48pc H1 profit hike to US$115 million
  • Rickmers Trust creditors expect 12 cents on the dollar as last ships sold
  • Grounded 4,074-TEU CSCL Jupiter refloated on Scheldt near Antwerp
  • Seattle's SSA Marine takes over Black Sea Georgian Port of Anaklia
  • Trump administration seeks duties on Chinese aluminum foil imports
  • Hapag-Lloyd shifts to Canadian Pacific on Vancouver-to-Detroit transit
  • Europe's first half air cargo up 8.7pc in its 'best showing since 2010'
  • Afghan president orders twice weekly flights for fruit exporters
  • Latin American air cargo sees improvement in June, after lacklustre H1
  • Air Canada's cargo chief warns of integrator threat to forwarding

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Trucking still USA's top freight transport mode
  • US intermodal company launches tracking tool
  • Trio in Asia Pacific going for blockchain technology
  • Descartes Systems Group in spending mood
  • Aeromexico takes another B787-9 from Air Lease
  • Baton handover at DTC
  • Port of Hamburg on rising tide in 2016
  • Reducing carbon footprint with innovative e-van
  • Insurance cover for Russian start-up
  • Dutch airports to be fully powered by wind farms
  • Fuller awarded leading role at UK Mail
  • First freight trains diverted after Rhine route closure
  • GDP certificate for Pfenning Logistics
  • Double mandate for Earhart at NS
  • Niche carriers' reliability more volatile, says Seaintel
  • Iata/Fiata launch new air cargo scheme in Canada

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • No mega ship orders in the next two years, says Maersk head
  • 'Surprising' supply chain hasn't been more disrupted by cybercrime, says TT Club
  • HMM considers Northern Sea Route crossing
  • Polaris looks to Korea Shipping & Offshore to finance VLOC orders
  • Maersk back in black in Q2, but warns of USD300 million cyber attack losses
  • Maersk Tankers' impairment charge drags energy business to loss
  • Impairments, rate pressure impact APMT earnings while volumes expand
  • PIL, PSA, IBM collaborate on supply chain blockchain solutions
  • Liquefied ammonia barge delivered for US Jones Act trade
  • Rickmers liquidation yields better-than-expected USD28.9 million
  • Angelicoussis VLCC sold for scrap as prices keep rising

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • UK logistics sector likes Whitehall plan for post-Brexit customs, but wants more detail
  • Maersk shrugs off $300m cost of cyber attack as freight rates soar
  • New air cargo forwarder agreement finally readies for take-off
  • Hybrid trucks to power up on electrical overhead line
  • Cathay Pacific reports HK$1.7bn operating loss
  • IATA wants to set new standards by developing CEIV for perishables sector

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Navy officer enters guilty plea in Fat Leonard case
  • GoM Lease Sale 249 bidders still focused on deepwater
  • Admiral Mark Buzby sworn in as Maritime Administrator
  • Metal Shark launches water taxis for Potomac Riverboat Co.
  • Project plans to build world's largest sailing cargo ship
  • California moves ahead on biofouling regs
  • Hybrid propulsion a first for new fish farming vessel
  • Maersk expects hit from cyber attack to be $200-$300 million
  • Latest Japan Engine UEC Eco-B2 completes shop tests

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Panamax earnings tick up 10% on increased optimism
    Large harvests in the US are expected to drive tonnage demand in the fourth quarter, says Braemar
  • Beijing to cover $3.3bn debts for state shipbuilder CSIC
    The funds will be used to ease the shipbuilder's exposure to the embattled offshore sector
  • Fifty-dollar oil depresses Maersk's Energy division
    Oil dependent group cannot deliver decent returns on invested capital until price rises above $60 per barrel
  • Asian clean MR tankers post gains on stronger demand
    MR tanker rates in other regions still pressured by excess tonnage
  • George Economou wins at the expense of corporate governance
    Shareholder rights trampled in quest to raise $700m from public investors at all costs
  • Maersk cyber attack leaves no long-term impact
    Customers have been supportive following Petya virus, says Skou
  • Maersk Line's return to the black underlines speed of box trades recovery
    Maersk Group chief executive Søren Skou says strong global economy and low orderbook underpinning rapid container market recovery
  • APMT slips into the red as impairments hit $250m
    Terminal operators post $100m loss for second quarter
  • Torm ekes out net profit for first half in spite of softer tanker rates
    Company to pay out $1.2m interim dividend or two US cents per share by September 12
  • Cyber attack on Maersk partly to blame for Damco losses
    Company will continue to invest in digitisation, product enhancement and sales deployment, among other things
  • Heavy fleet impairments knock Maersk Tankers
    Drop in fleet value brings $464m write down, tips Maersk Group into the red
  • Maersk Group keeps 2017 $1bn profit forecast unchanged despite cyber attack
    Impairments in tanker division and weak terminal performance lead to loss despite strong container line figures
  • Rickmers Maritime completes fleet sale to Navios
    Remaining nine vessels of the fleet of 14 sold for total of $59m
  • Songa Bulk raises $45m for vessel acquisitions
    Company expects to add vessels to fleet in the near-term
  • Debt reform will place Ezion in highly uncertain situation, CIMB analysts warn
    Analysts surprised by liftboat operator's debt reform after it warned of significant impairments if oil and gas sector situation worsens
  • Daily Briefing
  • Ocean Rig to submit debt restructuring plans to court on September 4
    Company received the votes needed to push ahead with the plans during creditors' meetings
  • PIL and PSA jump on the blockchain bandwagon with IBM
    Companies to look into proof of concept blockchain-based supply chain network technologies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • CP's new Detroit-Vancouver service aimed at auto parts, grain
  • Port Freeport resin packaging center targets Latin America
  • UK forwarders: Brexit customs proposal short on details
  • CMA CGM-NYSHEX pact offers US exporters peak season reliability
  • Maersk drops market share pursuit to focus on profitability
  • New pact with China could propel rice to major US export
  • Indian dockworkers again threaten strike over port reforms
  • Damco breaks even, takes cyber hit
  • Rickmers Maritime closes on ship sale
  • APMT earnings struggle despite volume growth
  • Maersk Line expects $1B 2017 profit gain despite cyber attack

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Piraeus forecloses on Edem Marine-controlled bulker
    Piraeus Bank has arrested the 52,500-dwt bulker Patriot (built 2004) in Singapore and is seeking $7.08m of the $9.67m it claims to be owed on a joint loan extended to two single-ship entities. The loan dates back to December 2009 when Marfin Egnatia Bank, which was subsequently absorbed into Piraeus Bank, entered into a financial arrangement with Diana Shipholding Co and Montana Shipping Co for a
  • Bukit Merapin buys ro-pax as new flagship vessel
    Indonesian ferry operator Bukit Merapin Nusantara Lines (BMN) has acquired its largest-ever ship, a South Korean-owned ro-pax. Joining the company as its new flagship is the 11,600-gross-ton (gt) Red Star (built 1994), which TradeWinds understands was recently owned by Seoul-based East North Asia Car Ferry Co. BMN sources say the ferry is undergoing a refit at a shipyard in Indonesia and will be
  • AXIA sees Scorpio Bulkers in 'envious' place
    Young fleet, firming market and lack of capital outlays position bulker owner for better valuation.
  • Europe's diesel trade bodes well for tankers
    More cargoes from US to resupply Europe as regional inventories set to return to normal.
  • Genco Shipping tipped to pounce on Tiger Group bulker series
    Greathorse ultramax stable one of a number of deals US owner could be on course to close.
  • AP Moller-Maersk chief sees positive global investment climate
    Soren Skou identifies encouraging global indicators amid the group's soft results.
  • UK investors flex muscles on executive pay
    Shareholder votes against executive pay deals - such as the one that hit Clarksons - are becoming more frequent, a new study has found.
  • Golar drops half of Hilli FLNG to partnership
    But dropdown in first floating liquefaction plant remains contingent on closing other deals.
  • Atlantska Plovidba makes it back into profit
    Croatian bulker owner returns to the black as revenue grows 21%.
  • Tallink extends Atlantic Vision charter
    Estonian ferry owner reaches agreement with Canadian company on 2002-built ship.
  • Indian rule creates flag state jeopardy
    Owners run risk of losing contracts if they switch ships from domestic register.
  • First Steamship drops into the red
    Taiwanese bulker owner hurt by reduced revenue in second quarter.
  • Jacob Meldgaard: Torm has 'more ammunition'
    Danish owner has the resources to follow up $185m spree with more deals.
  • LR joins sailing car carrier project
    Classification society will work with Germany's Sailing Cargo to develop innovative ship design.
  • Korean bank profits more than double
    Stronger first half for lenders as loan-loss provisions drop.
  • Petrogress aiming to add more tankers
    Greek owner wants to build fleet to expand business in West Africa.
  • Weeks Marine inks $60m dredger
    Louisiana's C&C Marine to build cutter-suction ship for US owner.
  • Loss down a fraction at Containerships
    Finnish owner boosted by higher revenue in second quarter.
  • Ex-Vitol executive David Thomas joins Dreifa
    Former Vitol LNG head gets onboard with start-up mid-scale floating regasification terminal outfit
  • Sincere Navigation logs profit rise
    Taiwanese bulker owner boosted by lower costs in second quarter.
  • Stable AMSC eyes diversification
    US Jones Act tanker owner declares a dividend of $0.08 per share in the second quarter.
  • Torm continues S&P spree with handy sale
    Latest deal comes as the Danish owner reports a modest loss for the second quarter.
  • AP Moller-Maersk falls to loss but boxships improve
    Impairments and depreciation hit Danish giant's bottom line in second quarter, but Maersk Line stronger; stands to lose up to $300m from cyber attacks.
  • Robbers target German boxship off Philippines
    Number of incidents in Asia at record lows, but shipowners warned to remain vigilant.
  • PIL plans blockchain study with PSA, IBM
    Singapore shipowner aims to achieve better security, efficiency and transparency.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • COSCO Ports reports nearly 17% increase in monthly terminal throughput
    The terminal operating arm of Chinese shipping company COSCO saw its container throughput increase 17.3 percent in July compared to the sam...
  • Freighter piloting pleads to operating cargo plane while drunk
    A cargo plane pilot under contract with the Defense Department pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Florida district court to charges of operating t...
  • Report: Cargo theft up significantly in Europe in Q2
    Over 900 incidences of cargo theft were reported in the second quarter of the year, a sharp uptick from the 586 in Q2 2016. Cargo thefts in...
  • Canada orders vessel slowdown due to whale deaths
    Vessel speeds must be reduced to no faster than 10 knots when travelling in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence from the Quebec north shore to ...
  • Rand Logistics posts $5.6m loss in Q1 FY 2018
    Source: Jon Nicholls Photography/Shutterstock Rand Logistics recorded revenues of $32.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. ...
  • Port of Hamburg sees steady first half 2017 volumes
    The Port of Hamburg handled 70 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of 2017, falling 0.2 percent from the corresponding 2016 ...
  • HMM looks north to Arctic passage
    South Korea's largest ocean carrier, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), is looking to launch a regular liner service via the Arctic Sea, cuttin...
  • ACP expects record tonnage in FY 2018
    The body that governs the Panama Canal is projecting record throughput of 429.4 million tons in FY 2018 Thanks in large part to the newly e...
  • Cargojet earnings flying high in Q2 2017
    Ontario-based all-cargo airline Cargojet posted net earnings of $4.4 million Canadian (U.S. $3.4 million) for the second quarter of 2017, a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 16, 2017
  • Lack of cutter stock set to tighten European fuel oil blending economics
    "There are small bits and pieces, but there is zero slurry coming out of the US," said one trader.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Monjasa hires eight traders
    Global marine fuel trader Monjasa has hired four traders and another four trainee traders at offices in Denmark, Cyprus and Singapore this month.
  • Danish Maersk Line reports Q2 profit despite soaring bunker costs
    Maersk Line paid an average $313/mt for its marine fuel in Q2, from $194/mt a year earlier.
  • IBIA supports expanding MFM usage to terminal loadings in Singapore
    Using MFMs for terminal loadings would help address a missing link in supply chain integrity in the world's largest bunkering port, it said.
  • Weaker oil price outlook sees Santos' GLNG facility in Australia take $870 mil hit
    Santos lowered its Brent price forecasts to $50/b for 2017, $55/b for 2018, $60/b for 2019, $65/b for 2020, and around $70/b for 2021 onwards.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher after API reports large US stock draw

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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:
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- country
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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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