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BRIEFS
July 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China says it retaliated in trade war, but doesn't say how or on what
  • Cosco clears last hurdle in OOIL takeover as US gives approval
  • The Ocean Alliance revises its Asia-Middle East services
  • S'pore port authority says it over-charged port dues - offers refunds
  • Belt and Road rail project is expected to boost trade to Singapore
  • Haiphong can now handle 14,000-TEUers, opening A-E call possibilities
  • US-flagged 1,614-TEU APL Gulf Express has 4 boxes overboard in Kuwait
  • Mexico hits US meat and cheese exports with retaliatory tariffs
  • Antwerp's Railport to double intermodal capacity in a few years
  • Accused New Orleans forwarder jailed in Miami pending price-fixing trial
  • US truckers denied exemption from mandated spy-in-the cab devices
  • Japan's ANA scraps 113 flights for Rolls-Royce engine probe on 787s
  • 2 new Boeing 777 freighters are to be added to Lufthansa Cargo's fleet
  • Boeing, Embraer to set up mutually beneficial aerospace joint venture
  • Cargo-partner to build 25,000-square metre Slovenian logistics base

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Able Shipping Agencies celebrating 18 years of service to the trade
  • Bahri service reinforces HAROPA's position among the major European industrial & port complexes
  • Cargo Tracking Note system effective in Ghana
  • CMA CGM stopping operations in Iran
  • Evergreen strengthens Asia-East Africa service
  • SCFI rates mixed
  • THE Alliance announces Asia-North America West Coast service update
  • Yamal LNG project's ice-breaking LNG carrier completes first eastern transit via the Northern Sea route
  • ZIM ranked first in schedule reliability on Asia-US East Coast trade
  • Nitin Gadkari lauds the excellent performance of JN Port at 29th Foundation Day celebration
  • How Blockchain is transforming the supply chain & logistics industry

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • BW increases offer for Dorian LPG
  • COSCO Shipping Holding clears US hurdle on acquisition of OOIL
  • CMA CGM joins global peers in scrapping Iran services
  • BW Group ups stake in Hafnia Tankers to 43.5%
  • Shipping sector must move on from default cyber settings
  • Ya-Sa locks MR tanker pair into Equinor charter
  • Prima Marine completes first stage of Big Sea takeover

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Pledge to sell Long Beach terminal clears the way for COSCO takeover of OOIL
  • Volga-Dnepr announces appointment of Uli Ogiermann as SVP operations and deputy director general of CargoLogicManagement
  • Airlines looking to add spice with freighters as confidence in cargo soars
  • More carriers to cut back on Asia-Europe container capacity after summer peak
  • Interview: project cargo flying high, but challenges lie ahead, says van de Weg
  • Analysis: TMS, ERP, T&L and M&A - it's a kind of magic
  • Trump eyes even higher tariffs as China trade war escalates
  • Baroness McIntosh becomes new president of UKWA

Marine Logweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Bollinger would build Coast Guard icebreakers at Tampa Shipyard
  • BW LPG sweetens its Dorian LPG merger offer
  • Island Offshore books seven year charter for Island Pride
  • Wilson ASA to roll out Transas Fleet Operations Solution

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Conquering Cosco through consolidation
    Could talk of a merger between CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd hint at a European response to the threat of a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd denies CMA CGM 'made merger approach'
    Hapag-Lloyd denies a report that it was subject of a merger approach by CMA CGM
  • At least a third of new VLCCs will have scrubbers
    Over the past few weeks, at least three leading tanker owners have announced that scrubbers will be installed on their...
  • IMO focuses on women for World Maritime Day theme
    The International Maritime Organization unveils 2019 world maritime day theme as Empowering Women in the Maritime Community
  • Shippers 'get what they pay for'
    Container lines have to be able to make money for service levels to improve
  • IACS membership is not a case of 'jumping through hoops'
    Turk Loydu 'is not, and never has been' an applicant for full membership, says IACS
  • Costamare acquires boxship duo for long-term charter to Maersk
    Deal for two 5,000 teu vessels follows 10-year durations for Greek owner's Yang Ming newbuilds
  • Five risks to check: Ship finance
    Regulation and higher interest rates are resulting in more risks for owners and lenders despite freight market recovery
  • Epic Gas refinances five vessels
    The company is now left with only one vessel to be refinanced prior to the loan expiry in November 2019
  • CMA CGM confirms Iran exit over fears of US sanctions
    CMA CGM has said it will halt services for Iran because it does not want to fall foul of the...
  • BW LPG raises offer for Dorian LPG
    It is time to act now, says BW chief executive Martin Ackermann
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive interview: Euronav's Paddy Rodgers | Five risks to check: LPG shipping | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Markets outlook and...
  • BW Group raises stake in Hafnia Tankers to 43.5%
    BW Group will look for future synergies with the Danish shipowner, BW chief Carsten Mortensen said
  • Nautilus flies the flag at London Pride
    Maritime professionals' union Nautilus marches for third year as the only entity representing the maritime industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • JOC Blockchain Explainer: Demystifying the buzz for shipping industry
  • Record US imports forecast for peak season
  • India's minor ports increase pressure on major, public rivals
  • Peak season to test year-long US chassis scale-up
  • Container lines end Iran services ahead of US sanctions
  • Trans-Atlantic spot rates rise despite slower US import growth from EU

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Cheniere eyes third dock for LNG vessels
    Fast growing supplier of liquefied natural gas wants to sharply raise the number of vessels calling on the plant.
  • Critics target Carnival's Arctic trips for fuel use
    Start of cruise season in Arctic region prompts concerns among environmental groups on fuel use.
  • Chembulk poaches Fairfield for new hires
    Latest part of hiring spree sees the chemical tanker owner beef up its commercial management.
  • Charter rally fizzles out as lines axe services
    Seven-month boom in boxship market runs out of steam as operators return vessels to owners amid rising costs
  • 10 crew hospitalised after cargoship fire
    Seafarers suffered inhalation on Amasus Shipping vessel in Denmark.
  • JP Morgan charts VLCC scrubber take up
    JP Morgan expects 81 VLCCs will be fitted with scrubbers by 2021 at a time when major owners are flocking to adopt the technology for their tankers. Analyst Noah Parquette's assessment come in a report today following news in the past week that both Frontline and DHT Holdings plan on retrofitting a number of vessels with the equipment. Traders turn to FFAs as hedge ahead of 2020 fuel regulation
  • Island Offshore fixes out MSV for seven years
    UK company Ocean Infinity takes Island Pride for global operations.
  • LPGC 'released by Houthis' after 62 days
    Saudi-led coalition says G Muse has left the port of Hodeidah.
  • Seanergy in refinance deal on two capesizes
    Athens-based capesize owner gets fresh injection of capital through sale-leaseback and refinance play.
  • Hunter on target after repair offering
    Oslo-listed owner adds extra $6.5m from subsequent offering.
  • Hapag-Lloyd rubbishes CMA CGM merger talk
    But German line's stock still rises 11% after report.
  • Costamare strikes 10-year Yang Ming deal amid further growth
    Five newbuildings and two second-hand ships added to Greek owner's fleet.
  • Traders turn to FFAs as hedge ahead of 2020 fuel regulation
    Worries increase about the impact to tankers from low-sulphur bunkers rules, with disruptions in the offing
  • Bulker damaged after hitting rocks
    Initial repairs being carried out on SAM vessel after incident off Ceuta.
  • Havyard lands Royal Arctic design deal
    Per Saevik's Havyard has moved into a new market after inking a deal with Royal Arctic Line. Havyard Design & Solutions has won a contract to design two vessels carrying temperature-regulated containers and general cargo. Calls to both Havyard and Royal Arctic Line for further comment were unanswered at the time of writing.
  • Dry bulk and containers drive shipping upturn
    ClarkSea index shows overall rise of nearly one tenth during first half of 2018.
  • Palmali tanker to remain under arrest
    Turkish owner still to settle Litasco bunker bill in Denmark.
  • Glencore launches $1bn share buyback
    Trading and chartering giant targeting its own stock up to end of this year.
  • Facebook backs NOC's legitimacy
    Media giant endorses Libyan exporter's page as the only official one in split country.
  • BW LPG raises offer for Dorian LPG
    Martin Ackermann says new proposal shows "the time to act is now".
  • BW Group takes 43.5% stake in Hafnia Tankers
    Singapore owner expanding again through agreement with Blackstone, Tufton Oceanic and Hartmann.
  • US clears Cosco's OOCL takeover on security grounds
    Foreign investment committee okays deal after owner agrees to sell Long Beach terminal
  • Iran asks for help as CMA CGM pulls out
    Rodolphe Saade blames Trump sanctions for halting services to country.
  • Vard Holdings aims for August SGX exit
    Majority stakeholder Fincatieri hopes minority shareholders will finally let it take the Singapore-listed shipbuilder private.
  • Epic Gas closes $34m refinancing deal
    Five-ship deal brings total number of vessels the gas player has refinanced this year to nine.
  • EchoStar drops Inmarsat takeover bid
    US satellite company says it will not be making a third offer for its UK rival.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • CMA CGM ending service to Iran
    CMA CGM has decided to end service to Iran, according to a story by Reuters .
  • Container volume growth continues in May
    Global transport volumes of containerized cargo grew 1.3 percent to 14.47 million TEUs in May compared with the same month a year ago, as strong growth in imports and exports to and from Europe and exports from North America was offset in part by a decline in Asian volumes, according to the latest data from industry analyst Container Trade Statistics (CTS).
  • Customs advisory panel charter renewed
    The secretaries of the departments of Treasury and Homeland Security have approved the charter for the renewal of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC), CBP announced.
  • Bill aims to elevate shippers' FMC awareness
    Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has proposed legislation that aims to enhance "public awareness and understanding of ocean shipping services agreements, use of ocean transportation intermediaries and other shipping services" through the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services (CADRS).
  • COSCO selling Long Beach Container Terminal
    COSCO Shipping said that as part of its plan to acquire the parent company of container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) it has agreed to divest Long Beach Container Terminal Inc. (LBCT) to a "suitable, unrelated third party" acceptable to the U.S. government.
  • Commerce finds Chinese sodium gluconate dumping
    The Commerce Department reached a preliminary determination that sodium gluconate, gluconic acid and derivatives from China are, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, Commerce said.
  • Trade deficit shrinking as tariff battle escalates
    The U.S. trade deficit continued to shrink in May, narrowing for the third straight month and falling to its lowest level since October 2016.
  • Volga-Dnepr hires air cargo veteran
    Ulrich Ogiermann has joined Volga-Dnepr Group as senior vice president for operations and deputy general director for CargoLogicManagement.
  • Tariff retaliation drives up Tesla prices in China
    Tesla Model S and Model X car prices have risen by roughly 20 percent after China on Friday implemented tariffs in retaliation against some $34 billion worth of U.S. tariffs in 2017 import value imposed against the nation on the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 9, 2018
  • Tanker owners feel the pinch of higher bunker prices
    Time-charter rates have not risen as fast as bunker prices.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts expands list of ports reflected for LSFO Med cargoes
  • Delays in Rotterdam bunker market amid high demand
  • Asian crude buyers cheer price competition between OPEC, US
    Two major producers, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have already delivered price cuts to their Asian customers last week
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore HSFO viscosity spread narrows to near 4-month low on strong 380 CST
    Meanwhile, "the 180 CST market is not so weak ... supply is still tight," a trader said.
  • BW Group buys 36.3% stake in Hafnia Tankers, increases ownership to 43.5%
    BW Group's move to buy a significant stake in Hafnia Tanker comes after its merger talks with Connecticut-based Diamond S Shipping cooled last year.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher amid ongoing supply concerns, Iran comments
    "Supply squeezes and ongoing trade tensions between US and China are keeping prices rangebound at the moment," an analyst said.

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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
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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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