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BRIEFS
October 2, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 4pc to US$735/TEU, off 0.5pc to USWC
  • HMM places US$2.8b order with 3 shipbuilders for 20 box ships
  • Cosco in the market for PIL's shares in Singamas: report
  • ZIM, MSC to provide 'fast and reliable' services on India-Med trade
  • S Carolina ports set new monthly box throughput record in August
  • Hapag-Lloyd renames 15,000 TEU box ship originally part of UASC's fleet
  • ACL christens world's largest multipurpose ro/ro ship in Baltimore
  • Chittagong port gives priority for larger ships to accelerate productivity
  • Blue Dart on track to deliver to every Indian household by December
  • Zencargo raises US$4m for office in China and fund product development
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo tonnage up 3pc in first half of 2018
  • Swissport acquires Apron to expand its presence in Germany's air cargo market

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Wings for pharmaceuticals to Europe
  • HGV maker integrates breakdown assistance system
  • Polish trio to build smart locomotives
  • Inauguration of timber building in Vienna
  • GAC office in Dundee operational
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines resumes operations
  • Zim to overhaul transatlantic services
  • Subterranean stirrings in Switzerland
  • More calls in West Africa
  • Alpega creates new network
  • TGP takes over in Germany and Brazil
  • Madrid - Malaga freight service takes to the rails
  • OPC pushes Puerto Cortes in Honduras
  • Agreement signed for new airline in Canada's north
  • Laying foundation stone in Bremen
  • Metro Ports welcomes new president
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • All Iata regions but one report y-o-y demand growth

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • Indonesian tsunami grounds several ships
  • Nordic Shipholding breaches covenants as product tanker slump continues
  • Haitong Unitrust targets dry bulk in drive to build shipping portfolio
  • NYK Line books LNG carrier believed to be for Total
  • SK's bid to sell shipping arm signals industry exit
  • Japanese shipyards enjoy dry bulk revival

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • Beleaguered UK importers prepared for further delays as more vessels divert from Southampton and Felixstowe
  • Forwarders urge carriers to put freighters into India
  • Blockchain set back, as cryptocurrency failures deter confused freight industry
  • TBS Logistics reveals freight forwarding expansion plan after opening Vietnam's "largest warehouse"
  • Swissterminal heads to court over government subsidies to Gateway Basel Nord
  • Crane Worldwide Logistics appoints CEVA's Marco Nazzari to head EMEIA
  • Pace of growth in air freight continues to slow
  • Trump's trade war told through the story of a leather belt

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • VIDEO: Tsuneishi Paraguay delivers powerful river towboat
  • Foreship moves to boost U.S. West Coast and cruise activities
  • Stolt-Nielsen, Golar and Hoegh in $182 million LNG venture
  • NAO and Canada's Horizon Maritime plan to combine
  • Wärtsilä reorganizes into two business areas

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • Nordic American Offshore and Horizon Maritime Services will merge
    The combined company has growth ambitions and is positioned for increased activity in the North Sea and offshore Canada
  • SBM executives sentenced for bribery
    Both men pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in November 2017
  • Port of Long Beach advances Pier B on-dock rail project
    Long Beach ups its game with an $875m budget for construction of on-dock rail
  • Gas sector seeks to overcome LNG-fuelled misconceptions
    Off the record discussions on the fringes of the biennial bunker bash reveal widespread misgivings, misunderstandings and a general wait-and-see...
  • Stolt-Nielsen, Golar and Höegh form $182m LNG venture
    The investments aim to build up an LNG company, which was set up by Stolt-Nielsen, as small vessels and terminals...
  • Malta summit aims to get shipping industry 'talking together', says organiser
    Malta hosts major international shipping summit
  • Nordic Shipholding breaches loan covenants
    The owner of six product tankers, Copenhagen-listed Nordic recorded $75m of bank loans at the end of June
  • Lloyd's List reveals finalists for Dubai awards
    The judges will now start the difficult process of selecting winners
  • Wärtsilä splits marine and energy businesses
    Holm and Wirén keep their respective jobs, while Barbone set to leave company, statement confirms
  • Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020
    More than half of refineries will produce heavy fuel oil after the sulphur cap comes into effect in 2020 but...
  • Shipping escapes the worst of tsunami and typhoon
    Typhoon Trami hit Japan with wind speeds reaching more than 200 km/h on Sunday
  • Crude tanker market 'now past the bottom'
    Jefferies believes the 2020 sulphur cap, low crude inventories, higher Opec production volumes and spiking demand will drive tanker earnings...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipowners unite to back scrubber technology | Maersk opposes sulphur cap review proposal | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Tariffs, box...
  • SK Group in talks to sell shipping unit
    Hahn & Co has plans to purchase $1.35bn of new shares to be issued by SK Shipping
  • Sinopec halves Iranian crude intake, says report
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows rapidly declining Iranian oil exports accelerating beyond initial market expectations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • US truck spot rates forecast to moderate post-Florence
  • NY-NJ port expands barge strategy
  • Teamsters protest not affecting LA-LB port cargo flow
  • Higher Union Pacific peak surcharges aimed at improving service
  • Global port productivity slips amid digitalization push
  • Convoy, project44 ride ramp-up in freight tech investment

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • India's new LNG import terminal inaugurated
    Five million tonne a year regasification terminal to begin operations by end of October.
  • Canada and cash the key for NAO
    Clarksons Platou says Horizon deal provides liquidity and access to protected market.
  • Stolt-Nielsen, Golar and Hoegh reveal $182m LNG venture
    Norwegian heavyweights take shared ownership of Avenir LNG with eye on number one spot in small scale LNG space.
  • Russian ship held in N Korean probe
    South Korea detains Sevastopol as it examines alleged trade links to North.
  • Bibby Line sells out of dry cargo market
    British shipowner Bibby Line has exited the dry cargo market with the sale of its last supramax bulker. Shipbrokers say the 56,800-dwt Shropshire (built 2009) has been sold to Louis Dreyfus. A price of $9.3m is being placed on the Chinese-built vessel, which has been in the hands of the same owner since new. Bibby Line's Cheshire declared a total loss Bibby Marine orders accommodation vessel
  • Horizon taking over Nordic American Offshore
    Merger with Hansson-backed PSV owner will see Canadian group take 52% holding.
  • Korea launches $360m smart shipyard plan
    Government wants to equip shipbuilders with AI systems.
  • DryShips CEO's changing stake at centre of new claims
    Be it 76% or less than 1%, Economou's shifting holding was all part of a 'scheme', plaintiffs claim
  • New CEO: no rift at Louis Dreyfus Company
    Ian McIntosh says sudden resignations of CEO and CFO unrelated to strategy or financial issues.
  • Seacor Marine inks $130m DNB loan
    US OSV owner now has cash available for potential acquisitions.
  • Marinsa LR2 tankers come to market with eyes on the price
    Brokers expect sale of tanker pair to show a softening of asset values and take Turkish owner out of the sector.
  • Police manhunt shuts down Danish ferries
    Zealand links were closed due to kidnapping probe.
  • Wartsila splits business in two
    Reorganisation sees formation of differentiated shipping and energy operations.
  • Tankers continue to dominate third quarter scrapping activity
    Demolition specialist's data shows twice as many tankers and OBOs went for scrap compared to a year ago.
  • Trafigura, IEnova to develop Mexican oil product terminal
    Trader will hold a 49% slice in the project, which will be up and running by 2020.
  • Heavyweights form scrubber pressure group
    John Fredriksen, Trafigura, Idan Ofer and others supporting enforcement of IMO 2020 rules.
  • Henderson: Shell 'will be prepared' for 2020
    Energy major's shipping chief warns owners that choices need to be made soon.
  • Lavinia homes in on Chinese capesize bulker
    Laskaridis brothers agree to purchase 180,400-dwt New Dalian (built 2010) in deal still on subs
  • Jefferies sees crude tanker owners swapping pain for gain
    Analyst Randy Giveans adds four more stocks to basket ahead of expected rate recovery.
  • Fredriksen wealth reported to be up 15%
    Shipowner John Fredriksen is worth 15% more in 2018 than a year ago, according to Norwegian magazine Kapital. His fortune has increased to NOK 113bn ($13.8bn) from NOK 98bn, according to Kapital, which does not detail the reason for jump in value. This figure means Fredriksen is worth more than twice as much as the second richest Norwegian. "They have got it wrong," Fredriksen told TradeWinds
  • Seglem suezmaxes push Hyundai Heavy closer to order target
    Tankers from Norwegian owner leave world's largest shipbuilding group with $10.4bn in orders in 2018.
  • Dire rates force Nordic Shipholding into covenant breach
    Chairman Knut Pontoppidan optimistic as talks continue with lenders to boost liquidity.
  • Golden Energy stretches PSV charter
    Norwegian owner adds two months to Energy Scout deal in Nigeria.
  • Danske Bank appoints interim CEO
    Danish lender has temporary leader following resignation of Thomas Borgen after Estonian money-laundering scandal.
  • Ships forced ashore in Indonesian tsunami
    At least three vessels grounded as scale of tragedy becomes clearer.
  • Trafigura halts TNG MR charter early
    Croatian owner compensated after nearly three years as 12-month option lapses.
  • Samsung reels in another LNG newbuilding order
    Korean yard adds another gas carrier to its orderbook, but remains mum on owner's identity.
  • SK Group looks to offload SK Shipping
    Further shake out in Korean shipping industry as private equity firm looks to build presence.
  • Blue Ocean Maritime refinances Pyxis products tanker
    Hedge fund-backed finance house completes maiden deal with Valentios Valentis MR vehicle.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations
  • Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO
  • New York alliance pushing for regional barge network
  • Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire
  • Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2018
  • Crude settles at four-year high as market weighs Iran supply concerns
    Crude futures settled Monday at their highest levels since late-2014 as the market continued to price in the impact of pending US sanctions on Iran.
  • US energy executives expect $69/b WTI, but uncertainties abound: Dallas Fed
    US energy executives expect WTI to close 2018 at nearly $69/b as oil production continues to grow, but at a slower pace than earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said in its quarterly survey of oil and gas firms.
  • Mexican oil industry cautiously optimistic of future energy policy
    Oil and gas executives attending last week's Mexican Petroleum Congress were cautiously optimistic about the future of the country's energy reform
  • Saudi Arabia prepares cautious 2019 budget, wary of oil market instability
    OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia plans another boost in government spending in 2019 to spur its economy, but is proceeding cautiously with an eye on potential oil market headwinds in the year ahead.
  • North American trade deal keeps some investor protections seen as key to oil, gas sector
    A new North American trade deal reached late Sunday will not likely impede energy flows and appears to preserve investor protections seen as critical to US oil and gas investment in Mexico's liberalized upstream sector.
  • REFINERY NEWS: ISAB to start 53-day maintenance Oct 15: union source
  • Shipping company Scorpio Group to install scrubbers for IMO compliance
    Shipping company Scorpio Group plans to fit scrubber equipment to a majority of its vessels by July 2020 to allow them to continue burning fuel oil after global sulfur emission limits are cut.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • NWE fuel oil volumes in Platts MOC steady on month as availability tightens
    Volumes of RMG 380 CST fuel oil traded during the Platts Market on Close assessment process in Europe were down marginally on the month to 520,000 mt for September, with traders noting a tight October outlook.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Singapore Q4 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term inked at MOPS plus $7.50-$9/mt
    Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts have been concluded at premiums of around $7.50-$9/mt to the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments for the fourth quarter
  • FUTURES: Crude futures remained higher on supply concerns
  • Japanese ports resume operations after typhoon, loading delays continue
    Ports in Japan re-opened Monday after operations were suspended Sunday as Typhoon Trami made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rains.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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