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BRIEFS
June 27, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim deploys 11,000-TEU vessel on Asia-east coast South America
  • Merged Hapag-Lloyd and UASC head office based at Dubai financial centre
  • Expanded Panama Canal celebrates first birthday
  • Antwerp docks Maersk's 20,568-TEUer, lifts 7,000 TEU on and off
  • Concerns over Ford Motor's decision to move production to China
  • China reveals US is open to cooperating on Belt and Road projects
  • Truck tonnage index registers 'robust jump' in May: ATA
  • US bans Brazilian beef imports after China ends import ban on US beef
  • 3-day West African port development conference to be held in Accra
  • Miami Air sues National Airlines for breach of contract
  • Turkish expands cargo network with new services to Brazil and France
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers Siemens' rotor from Germany to Kuwait
  • Aeroflot Group sees cargo and mail volumes rise 44.6pc in May

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • A. S. Shipping Agencies lays foundation stone for upcoming ICD at Surareddypalem in Andhra Pradesh
  • Abu Dhabi Ports inks pact to develop, manage & operate Fujairah Port
  • DACHSER Bangladesh expands Dhaka office
  • DP World wins awards for global sustainability & education programmes
  • FFFAI hosts interactive session on Customs clearance for women in logistics
  • Maersk ME1 service makes maiden call at APM Terminals Pipavav
  • MOL in joint development of next-generation vessel monitoring & support system
  • Need for strictly listening to market demands in maritime software solutions stressed
  • Queen's speech fails to excite UK freight sector
  • SCI announces service between India & Far East
  • JNPT organises 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' programme in Kalyan
  • JNPT's introductory session on GST explains impact & benefits to stakeholders
  • All exports schemes to continue in mid-term review but within the discipline of GST, says Commerce Secretary
  • BRICS considering creating rating agency
  • Key stakeholders to grace South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2017 on June 30 in Chennai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Delta and Korean create transpacific JV
  • Germany's rail industry welcomes masterplan
  • Timo and Tom hitch up
  • Griffin moves from Indianapolis to develop Columbus
  • EUR 2.7 billion for 152 transport projects
  • First connected tyre for aircraft
  • Wasco banks on BWS for Nord Stream 2
  • Ground breaking for K + N's Swiss pharma hub
  • MOL doubly honoured by Japanese trade body
  • Qeshm Air connects Iran with Belgium
  • Zim empowering Latin American trade too
  • Acquisition of 220 chemical tank wagons
  • Jost Group to be listed on Frankfurt stock market
  • Green light for rail link to Sagunto port
  • New joint venture to push e-freight in Switzerland
  • RWI/ISL container index going strong in May
  • Ethiopian: fills new cargo terminal and hosts event

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • BIMCO concern as crude oil tanker orders drive up newbuilding activity
  • Shorter lifespan of ships affects values and depreciation
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping to acquire stakes in four companies
  • Inspect all converted ore carriers, say families of missing Stellar Daisy crew
  • Seoul, Tokyo look to launch ship-to-ship LNG bunkering by 2020
  • HMM keeping mum on vessel sale reports

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • Air freight shippers hit as volcanic ash plume hits transpacific capacity
  • Crane Worldwide appoints Ashley Herren its new quality and safety director
  • Yang Ming plays for time as it looks to current shareholders for more finance
  • GST will bring new opportunities for logistics firms with local knowledge
  • Shipping confidence hits three-year high
  • Maersk makes remote container management system available to shippers

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • VIDEO: U.K.'s largest ever warship starts sea trials
  • Glosten completes design of hybrid passenger-only ferry
  • Damen readies new CMV cruise ship for inaugural voyage
  • Drewry optimistic on prospects for multipurpose shipping
  • New broadband service for ships in Asia-Pacific region
  • Navy picks former DDG commander to lead USS Fitzgerald probe
  • PVA's Flagship SMS gains Coast Guard recognition
  • Austal wins $584 million LCS 28 contract
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum launches Savannah service center
  • MOL, MES to develop next-gen Smart Ship systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • Kugs das blog
    Out with the old and in with the new
  • Box shortages hamper containerisation of commodities
    Lack of equipment means exporters are failing to benefit from cheap container rates
  • VLCC rate rises but no elation
    Caribbean outperforms other markets in otherwise tepid week for the industry's biggest crude tankers
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping wins extra time to present restructuring plan to banks
    Naples court gives family-run dry bulk and tanker company until the end of July to put forward a scheme
  • Greek shipowners extend voluntary tax pact by one year
    UGS members 'unanimously' backed doubling tonnage tax contributions for fourth year
  • Pride and perseverance at the American Club
    The American Club has transitioned from catering to domestic shipowners to being a dynamic international association
  • Transpacific recovery comes too late for contract rates
    Asia to North America west coast container volumes are growing strongly, but early-year weakness limited annual price increases
  • Handysize bulker rates rise to highest in June with further increases expected
    BIMCO data shows only 200,000 dwt of handysize newbuildings booked this year
  • Knock out stragglers and sell ships cheap, Bunnemann urges German banks
    End hidden state subsidies to speed recovery, argues rising star
  • Boxship scrapping rates to remain high
    Fleet rebalancing will come from demolitions rather than demand growth
  • Braemar adds new non-executive director
    Lesley Watkins 'brings wealth of experience'
  • Korea Line inks 20-year LNG shipping deal with Kogas
    Korea Line to deploy two LNG carriers to ship the cargoes
  • A Polar Code for autonomous ships?
    Goal-based rules could follow a clear out of regulatory obstacles for autonomous shipping
  • New York/New Jersey fights for Midwest market with raising of Bayonne Bridge
    Bayonne Bridge heightening elevates Port of New York & New Jersey's big ship draw
  • Cosco Shipping secures $543.9m in Cexim loans to fund 10 tanker newbuildings
    The latest loan is part of the larger $4.2bn financing agreement inked between Cosco Shipping and Cexim
  • Daily Briefing
    As DSME puts the brakes on one quartet, hungry owners show their appetite for new vessels despite recent warnings on...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • E-commerce 'cold war' seen disrupting logistics
  • Corpus Christi port gears up for project cargo growth
  • Grounded US rail design aids exporters but no silver bullet
  • Drewry: Multipurpose vessel market outlook improving
  • Ceva launches new China-Hamburg rail freight service
  • Zim deploys largest ship on Asia-ECSA service
  • Payra to offer Bangladesh shippers new port option
  • LA port's Seroka calls for airing of emission rule concerns
  • LA first port in Western Hemisphere to hit 9 million TEU

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • UK Coastguard aids in rescue of tanker crew
    Agency's network operations centre reached out to commercial shipping for help in efforts.
  • VLCC orders highest since 2008, Bimco says
    Upturn in activity comes despite fleet growth touching peaks not seen since 2011.
  • Gener8 Maritime shares crash on Frontline pullout
    Frontline's decision to turn its guns away from New York-listed owner leads to stock taking a tumble.
  • Lindblad newbuild grounds during launch
    More cruises cancelled after cruiseship damaged at US shipyard.
  • Greeks shipowners extend voluntary tax agreement with state
    Union of Greek owners agrees to contribute to the struggling local economy until 2018.
  • Aegean Marine debuts in major US boxship port
    Independent bunker supplier looks for expansion move at time of major retrenchment.
  • Stanley Ho steps down as Shun Tak chairman
    Tycoon, 95, hands over leadership of shipping and property group to daughter.
  • Western Bulk seeks first digital executive
    Hiring of digital chief about improving margins not starting a revolution, Ismar says.
  • Period deals a promising sign for panamax owners
    Big names stepping in for tonnage is a positive sign, Alibra Shipping says.
  • Car carrier set for second auction
    May deal for sanctions-hit AML ship challenged by another bidder, broker says.
  • KLC clinches $1.15bn LNG deal
    Korean owner to carry cargoes for Kogas until 2037.
  • Polarcus wins West African work
    Middle East owner clinches new contract after the end of North Sea season.
  • Market watches United Ocean ship for new price marker
    Brokers expect new price figure to be set as offers come in for supramax bulker.
  • Dof pens deal for pipeline project
    Norwegian owner sending vessel to south Mediterranean to work for TMPC.
  • Pirates steal oil from Thai tanker
    Diesel siphoned from vessel as crew held on deck off Malaysia.
  • Third time lucky for Taku?
    Alaska tries again to sell ferry, but this time with no public reserve price.
  • Rising fixture count and storage spur VLCC spot market
    Middle East activity and more economical storage sums working in owners' favour.
  • Evermore Global shows Songa Bulk hand
    Major US investor reveals stake of over one tenth in Norwegian bulker owner.
  • ABG Shipyard loses state orders
    Indian government cancels coast guard ships at struggling shipbuilder.
  • Poland to back $420m PZM order
    Fund being set up to help Polish owner ink new ro-pax deal.
  • CoscoCS makes shiprepair move in Piraeus
    Chinese group planning new facility to handle 80,000-dwt vessels in Perama.
  • Abu Dhabi fund buys stake in Noble Group
    Singapore-listed commodities giant and major charterer boosted by new investor.
  • Adani Port plans return to bond market
    India's largest ports operator looks to take 2017 fundraising to $1bn with latest offering.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • Europe, China see increased freight rail routes
    CEVA Logistics has launched a new rail service between Shilong in China's Guandong province to Hamburg in Germany, while Greencarrier Freig...
  • VTG Rail acquires over 1,000 rail cars
    VTG Rail Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of VTG AG, has acquired a fleet of 1,135 rail cars from Redwood Rail, an American rail car leasing compa...
  • Delta, Korean Air enter transpacific JV
    Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have entered an agreement to form a joint venture to mutually expand their services between the United State...
  • U.S. Senators introduce legislation to boost LNG exports
    Two U.S. Senators - Bill Cassidy, MD, R-La., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas - introduced legislation last week to boost liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
  • Thailand seeks $44b for industry infrastructure plan
    Thailand is seeking $44 billion for its infrastructure plan to upgrade ports and other facilities along the country's eastern seaboard as p...
  • BIMCO: Dry bulk, tanker newbuild contracts surge in 2017
    Newbuild contracts for the dry bulk and tanker shipping industries have been signed for at an increasing pace so far in 2017, collectively ...
  • GECAS to convert 30 more Boeing 737-800s into freighters
    GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), an aircraft financing and leasing company, has plans to convert a further 30 Boeing 737-800s into fre...
  • COSCO Shipping to purchase 14 containerships
    China's COSCO Shipping Corp. will purchase 14 more containerships in two deals worth a combined $178 billion, according to local news sourc...
  • DP World, Masdar to collaborate on clean energy initiative
    Port operator DP World and Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2017
  • PAJ chief dismisses likelihood of OPEC to make additional output cut soon
    Global oil demand growth seen faster than supply growth
  • Aegean adds Savannah service to its bunkering network
    Sources with knowledge of the arrangement said the new deal could give Colonial wider opportunities for offering bunker fuel in Savannah
  • TENDER DATA: Uruguay's ANCAP seeks up to 60,000 cu m of gasoil for July
    Price is based on the monthly August average of the Platts US Gulf Coast ULSD waterborne assessments.
  • EIA CONFERENCE: Brent/WTI spread of $2.50/b key to US oil export surge: Pioneer
    Wide Brent/WTI spread making US oil more appealing globally
  • Strong crude oil arbitrage east leaves fewer VLCCs for fuel oil
    "Fuel oil is competing with crude oil in VLCC availability at the moment,"
  • PAJ chief dismisses likelihood of OPEC to make additional output cut soon
    - Global oil demand growth seen faster than supply growth
  • Bunker availability at Istanbul constrained despite low demand
    "It's quiet but all the barges are booked anyway. Last week was very busy," one supplier said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steadies after price slide, but outlook bearish
  • Bunker supplier Aegean announces new operation in Savannah
    Aegean will lease storage and blending facilities on the Savannah river from Colonial Group from July 1, and will use barges chartered from Vane Brothers Company to deliver the fuels.

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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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