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BRIEFS
May 23, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay to sack 600 in Hong Kong, survivors must do more to keep jobs
  • SIA Cargo to join S'pore Airlines as US$99.7 million quarterly loss hits
  • Gothenburg docker dispute now threatens wider Swedish economy
  • Asia-Europe marine container shipments notch up new record high
  • CMA CGM rate hikes June 1 on Asian boxes bound for North Africa
  • Drewry main route survey shows rates fell 3.6 per cent in late May
  • Ottawa ups individual Canadian National share holdings from 15 to 25pc
  • New US Trade Representative vows to help 'make America great again'
  • No escape from UN's 0.5 sulphur fuel rule on January 1, 2020
  • North P&I Club posts 7pc tonnage gain and 99pc member retention
  • GAC Dubai Contract Logistics meet ISO 22000:2005 food grade standards
  • SKF to display services at Nor-Shipping for emissions monitoring
  • First in passengers, Atlanta spends US$200 million to rise in cargo
  • Alaska Airlines delivers Copper River salmon to the Lower 48

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Asia's first fully-automated container terminal commences operations
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers positive operating result in Q1 2017
  • ITIC & ASG launch new surveyors' indemnity wording
  • MOL to launch sales of redesigned, refined PBCF
  • Over 40 pc of students from JBS Academy crack Regulation 6 examination to become licensed Custom House Agents
  • PIL to develop integrated logistics park in China
  • SCFI rates fall
  • Yang Ming charters two vessels to boost service
  • Export of finished steel zooms in April
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia provides new community services in Chennai
  • Nationwide stir proposed by port workers federation
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on GST migration
  • India must take advantage of lull in TPP & TTIP to improve competitiveness, say experts
  • Tax refunds to exporters won't be delayed under GST regime, says Sitharaman

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Investing in rail infrastructure in Wyoming and Utah
  • Relocating warehouse operations in Singapore
  • Shipping first batch of springs for locomotives
  • Marine data sharing enhanced by Unctad
  • YL sets up halal warehouse in Laem Chabang
  • Fisher shoulders CFO role at YRC Worldwide
  • ELS opts for Lion
  • Avianca: more flowers and from Brazil to Miami
  • Second time lucky
  • Shenzhen to Minsk in twelve days
  • Shipping agency to deploy unmanned air vehicles
  • Australian logistics player banks on mining expert
  • Integration of APL makes CMA CGM hum

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • MPC Container Ships buys up German box ships
  • South Korean bunker tanker operators threaten strike again
  • Rapid intra-Asia trade growth in Q1 no fillip for rates
  • Pacific Radiance, Allianz Offshore establish JV for Middle East
  • Chinese firm to upgrade Black Sea port
  • Marco Polo seeks court's help to restructure Indonesia shipyard
  • Rickmers Maritime trust reduces loan balance by USD4.7 million
  • Silicon Valley-backed tech firm targets dry bulk ship booking
  • Two more Sewol victims' remains found
  • Labour shortage no impediment to Singapore's maritime hub goals
  • Former STX Pan Ocean vice-chairman appointed to oversee DSME's normalisation

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • 600 jobs to go as Cathay Pacific restructures and reviews cargo operation
  • APL turnaround brings significant boost to CMA CGM first-quarter results
  • SIA Cargo gets a higher profile after flying back into the black
  • WSS to launch pilot scheme for drone deliveries to ships at anchor
  • Escalating dockworker conflict now threatens Swedish economy

Marine Logweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Start-up containership company buys its first seven ships
  • MTU to power largest high speed cat operating in Med
  • Remote controlled ships could sail Baltic within three years
  • Canada issues ship safety bulletin on drone use
  • Denmark eyes blockchain path to digitizing ship registration
  • Marine Jet Power names Natoce President

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • VLCC summer slowdown starts early
    Get ready for a long, hot summer - how low can you go?
  • Grimaldi eyes expansion with HSW still in its sights
    Owner warns of ro-ro and ro-pax fragmentation, car carrier overcapacity
  • Further consolidation to hit terminals and niche carriers
    Carrier moves to efficiency will see transhipment reduced
  • Back Rickmers survival plan for 40% payback, bondholders told
    Failure to take terms will mean virtual wipeout, warns Rickmers' law firm
  • Have VLCC values finally found a floor?
    Signals indicate that the tide may be turning for asset values for the biggest crude tankers
  • John Lloyd to head up Nautical Institute
    Former seafarer and marine pilot takes over as chief executive as Philip Wake retires
  • Monsoons and Ramadan to drag down handysize bulker earnings
    Weighted time charter average hits a two-month low on limited cargo
  • Trade ties boost intra-Asia box volumes
    Regional containers surge in first quarter but rates remain stubbornly low
  • MPC Container Ships buys seven vessels for $38m
    Norway OTC-listed company plans to acquire six more boxships
  • Big names back Shipamax dry bulk cloud system
    Investment worth $2.5m to build data-driven dry bulk platform
  • Jinhui cautious about dry bulk market recovery
    Chairman remains wary despite seeing a 54% jump in revenue over last year's first quarter
  • GulfNav net profit rises 39% on write-backs of provisions
    Management aims wipe out legacy accumulated losses
  • Hafnia Tankers to buy back up to $10m in shares
    Share prices set in the $5.50-$6.50 range
  • JES to pay off key stakeholder debt via share issue
    Company unable to generate cash as its Chinese shipyards are undergoing restructuring
  • Marco Polo Marine shipyard unit applies for court-led debt restructuring
    Indonesia-based unit given 45 days from May 18 to submit a plan to be approved by creditors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Shenzhen now on regular China-Europe rail route
  • FMC's Doyle backs safeguards for domestic alliance suppliers
  • US containerized export growth decelerates
  • US-Mexico shippers face delays after Laredo crossing closed
  • US-Mexico cross-border gains outpace Customs staffing
  • MPC Container Ships strikes 13 vessel deals
  • Nippon Express doubles down on China-Europe rail
  • Uber Freight wants drivers, not driverless trucks
  • Ukraine port dredging latest notch in Belt and Road
  • Overcapacity blamed for suppressing intra-Asia rates
  • JD.com creates Shaanxi province drone network
  • Too soon to tell if carriers heading back to black

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Marshall Islands inspecting 12 VLOCs after Stellar Daisy loss
    Flag state carrying out precautionary checks of all bulker giants converted from VLCCs.
  • Navios Partners focuses on bulker buys
    While some signals had pointed to a containership interest, Angeliki Frangou has eyes on dry-bulk growth.
  • ADM boosts Santos grain exports
    Panamax-capable port now has a second ship loading line and new unloading facilities.
  • Stifel:'long second half' ahead for tanker owners
    Opec and non-Opec producers plan this week to renew crude export cuts.
  • Songa Bulk steps up to Oslo Axess
    Arne Blystad-backed asset play vehicle takes another step towards full listing in Norwegian capital.
  • State of the Arc: Yamal's icebreaking LNG carriers
    Lucy Hine reports from onboard as the world's most advanced LNG carrier makes its maiden call on the Yamal Peninsula
  • El Faro: Countdown to catastrophe
    The sinking of the 40-year-old conro sparked the most detailed US casualty investigation in recent memory. Ahead of the release of the official reports, Eric Martin, who sat through the hearings and talked to the relatives of the crew, reveals the disturbing story of the doomed ship's last hours
  • 'Never again': El Faro families say crew died unnecessarily
    Terry Davis, the widow of able-bodied seaman (AB) Brookie Davis, took time off work to listen to every arduous hour of the Coast Guard's three rounds of investigative hearings into El Faro's sinking. "We, the people left behind, can't do a thing to change what's already happened," she said outside the Jacksonville convention centre where the hearings were held. "What we do have to do is keep it i
  • BBC launches US Gulf run
    German project cargo line targeting business from Hamburg.
  • Norden reshapes dry cargo department
    Reshuffle comes six months after the arrival of new divisional chief Christian Christensen.
  • Cocaine found in bulker's engine room
    No suggestion of crew involvement as Colombian police raid Nord Manzanillo.
  • Carnival hit with lawsuit over alleged sexual assault
    Crew member working for cruise giant allegedly attacked woman on Carnival Victory.
  • Big-spender Navios 'ready to thrive'
    Angeliki Frangou-led company sees red in the first quarter but says it is well-positioned for market recovery.
  • Diana Containerships loss widens
    Greek boxship owner sees deeper red in the first quarter as revenue tumbles.
  • Normand Reach gets a spring clean
    Gibdock preparing Solstad ship for Australian biofouling guidelines.
  • Svitzer seals major contract in Morocco
    Synergies of Transport & Logistics division of Maersk Group highlighted in this "several hundred million deal".
  • Lloyd appointed as Nautical Institute CEO
    London-headquartered organization replaces outgoing Philip Wake.
  • Clarksons: Shipping OPEX hits $100bn
    Research chief says simply going on a diet may not be enough to trim spending.
  • Seaport: 27 capes would be needed to plug VLOC gap
    Any block by Vale on converted bulkers would have 'significant' market impact.
  • Five dead in ro-pax fire
    Indonesian authorities rescue 192 people from blazing ferry off Masalembu.
  • Digital heavyweights back new bulk platform
    Yahoo and PayPal magnates supporting commodity start-up Shipamax.
  • Rickmers bondholders could make "high value" recovery
    Company's bond representative says restructuring plan is only realistic way forward.
  • India Steamship fleet committed again
    Long-awaited shipowning exit is drawing nearer with a new Greek name in the frame for fleet.
  • CMA CGM back to black in first quarter
    French giant turns a profit as latest addition APL also posts first positive result since 2011.
  • Tallink handing out nearly half its profit
    Estonian ferry group ready to pay $22m in dividends for 2016.
  • MPC Container Ships reveals 13-vessel buying spree
    Oslo-based start-up spends $38m on seven boxships and agrees deals for six more.
  • SHI confirms $100m order for LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilder boosts its orderbook for 2017 to around $2.3bn with latest Kogas deal.
  • Seanergy Maritime strikes again on capesize front
    US-listed owner picks up second-hand capesize from German administrators.
  • Russia targets June IPO for SCF
    Part of state shipowner could be sold to small investors, sources claim.
  • Hafnia Tankers lines up $10m buyback
    Oslo OTC quoted owner wins approval for repurchase of its own stock.
  • New online platform targets more S&P transparency
    VT Group's Hugo Sassen creates Shipboot and provides cyber room where brokers and owners can check tonnage availability.
  • Caspian Shipping buys Russian barge
    Azeri owner snaps up motor hopper from GidroTrans.
  • Marco Polo yard files for debt freeze
    Indonesian subsidiary wants to halt repayments in downturn.
  • Pacific Radiance expands Middle East footprint
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with Allianze Offshore in new venture.
  • Jinhui just misses out on first quarter profit
    Oslo-listed shipowner points to brighter times, but warns about unpredictability of recovery.
  • Gulf Navigation makes strong start to 2017
    Dubai-based tanker owner says it has made a "significant improvement" in its performance.
  • Vallianz posts $208m first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator said this series of non-cash impairments.
  • GoodBulk starts public life in the red
    Shipowner also enters into $60m credit facility with ABN AMRO to help finance acquisition of its fleet.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Port of Baltimore ups cargo volumes in Q1
    The Port of Baltimore handled 2.56 million tons of general cargo during the first quarter of 2017, up 5 percent year-over-year and a record...
  • DOT makes senior staff appointments
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has concluded a round of senior staff appointments. These appointments include: * Anthony Bedell, ...
  • Executive Moves: WFS and CAGTC
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Worldwide Flight Services has announced several corporate appointments, while the Coalition for America's G...
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received four ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for r...
  • JD.com has sights set on drones
    China's largest retailer, JD.com, reached an agreement with the provincial government of Shaanxi to build the country's largest low-altitud...
  • World Trade Bridge at Laredo closed
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has temporarily closed border-crossing operations at the World Trade Bridge at Laredo, Texas, due to sev...
  • Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs, restructures cargo division management
    Cathay Pacific is cutting 600 jobs at its head office in Hong Kong, affecting senior, middle management and non-managerial roles, the airli...
  • Senators reintroduce legislation to boost U.S. infrastructure
    U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Mark Warner, D-Va., reintroduced legislation last Wednesday to improve the nation's infrastructure, dubbed...
  • Senate fails to authorize FMC supply chain portal
    During a mark-up of a bill to authorize funds for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • US LNG cargo sets sail for Dutch Gate terminal, first delivery to NWE
    The Arctic Discoverer set sail Sunday from the Sabine Pass LNG export plant in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected into Gate on June 7.
  • Peruvian refiners PetroPeru, Repsol to take first cargo of ANS crude
    The ship is currently offshore the Baja, California peninsula, according to cFlow, Platts trade flow software.
  • Oil complex rises as OPEC meeting, dollar weakness lend support
    NYMEX June crude settled 40 cents higher at $50.73/b. ICE July Brent settled 26 cents higher at $53.87/b.
  • Fuel oil data firm Clipperdata buys data arm of Axelrod Energy
    Clipperdata competes with S&P Global Platts in the provision of data and information on oil-product markets.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Oil firmer on hopes of OPEC deal extension
  • Qatar joins call for OPEC deal rollover to March 2018
    The process of rebalancing was "finally gaining momentum," Sada said in a statement Sunday.
  • Consensus on cut extension aside, OPEC and non-OPEC partners have much to resolve
    - Compliance with quotas, compliance metrics unresolved - Monitoring committee meets Wednesday to review deal - Full OPEC meeting Thursday, followed by non-OPEC meeting
  • ANALYSIS: Rouhani's re-election as Iran president positive for petroleum sector
    - Rouhani wins decisively against hardliner Raisi - Progress on upstream contract model likely in second term - Clashes with Khamenei, Trump lie ahead

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