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October 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Maritime CEOs rally behind IMO efforts to de-carbonise world shipping
  • Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Free Trade Port readies as LCL transshipment hub
  • Four Asian expat cleaners found dead aboard ship in Oman's Port of Salalah
  • US-China's ongoing trade row spells trouble ahead for Hong Kong
  • Carriers' marine fuel cost recovery methods 'unfair' say shippers
  • JP Morgan downgrades China stocks, expects 'full-blown trade war'
  • Court ruling permits Michigan consumers to order wine from other US states
  • Kuehne + Nagel Indonesia ties up with Wira to strengthen online role
  • New York port development agency join to expand local barge service
  • Volga-Dnepr flies relief to Guam to aid Typhoon Mangkhut victims
  • Delta Cargo launches GPS-enabled time-sensitive cargo service
  • Malaysia Airlines chairman to leave post by year-end to focus on pilgrims

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • 'SAL will continue offering enhanced services to the Indian trade'
  • APL Eagle GO Guaranteed service extended to all ports in Asia & Middle East
  • BIMCO kicks off its first advisory panel in Asia
  • Cargo owners in North America breathe a sigh of relief after US & Canada sign last-minute trade agreement
  • Maersk accelerates innovation in shipping & logistics
  • Trade tensions seen impacting container demand
  • Oilmeal exports up
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority tests autonomous navigation with a floating lab
  • IIFF starts Distance Learning Course admission for 2018
  • All's not good for exports with INR depreciation: FIEO President
  • India projected to have the highest growth rate among major economies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • International and private
  • Upgrades to Chicago's rail connection
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces fuel factor in pricing
  • Pallet repair centre now fully automated
  • RZD intends to quadruple freight transit business
  • Finnair Cargo braves storm in September
  • Wardle to drive Virgin's digitalisation programme
  • More digital payment services in ARA region
  • Dachser Switzerland with new head of sales division
  • 3PL sets up shop in Cologne
  • GDP certificate for Dnata facility in Zurich
  • More services across Europe
  • APL pushing service even further
  • CFO for Nautilus selected
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Transplace buys Yusen's intermodal/freight brokerage group
  • New Zealand: Kiwi resumes daytime freight trains
  • Strengthening ties between China and UAE

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Salvors struggle to separate Med collision ships
  • Bomin rejects talk of bunker business exit
  • Rupee slide, weak steel prices hurt Indian shipbreaking
  • BW LPG ends Dorian courtship with 'Dear John' letter
  • Australian LNG story to boost LPG shipping
  • Tototheo Maritime CEO takes the long view when focusing on the bottom line

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Anger in Europe as state subsidies for South Korean carrier HMM soar
  • Transplace buys Yusen Logistics' North America intermodal business
  • Delta and Cathay race to offer end-to-end tracking for air cargo customers
  • Analysis: is DSV ready to move on Damco's freight forwarding business?
  • New era of free trade leaves Mexico more isolated
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 8,600 new reefer containers from MCI

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Gondan launches powerful hybrid icebreaking escort tug
  • French court charges U.S. master and Carnival with sulfur violation
  • American Cruise Lines' new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage
  • Ørsted to acquire Deepwater Wind for $510 million
  • USCG and FDNY respond to tanker disabled by engine room fire
  • PG Flow Solutions BWTS picked for live fish carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • More room for consolidation in chemical tanker sector
    Chemical tanker owners see plenty of room for growth
  • Shipping receives boost from new gas projects
    Japan's LNG consumer Jera is looking into floating storage to weather fluctuations in price
  • Dry bulkers see no effective fleet growth in 2019
    Dry bulkers expect high rates for many years
  • Hull rates hardening in Asia too, says Chandan
    IUMI committee chair is confident marine insurers will be able to handle any sulphur cap hiccups
  • Genco to install scrubbers on 17 capesizes
    The dry bulk owner has options to install scrubbers on another 15 vessels and expects each scrubber to cost around...
  • Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split
    The stock split will take effect at market opening on October 15
  • Sinopec offers owners straight-run compliant fuel, sources say
    The offered fuel is a residue from the distillation of higher quality crude oil. Sinopec is in negotiations with owners...
  • Twill launches in Germany
    The launch in Germany closely follows the decision for the Maersk subsidiary to realign its brand affiliation from Damco to...
  • Maersk fund invests in US digital freight broker
    Maersk Growth joins Oaktree, Connor Capital and Chromo Invest in series A funding for New York-based digital freight forwarding start-up
  • Japan pushes for EEDI changes
    The third-biggest shipbuilder wants to see 40% more efficient large containers built after 2022 and change the reference line for...
  • More orders as carriers compete for market share
    More containership orders are likely as lines compete for market share and political interference hurts carriers' efforts to reach equilibrium
  • Chelsea Logistics bids to develop Sasa Port
    Project revived after being shelved in 2016
  • Hahn & Co completes SK Shipping deal
    Analysts see dry bulk business as first in line to be pruned
  • Sponsors of 2020 paper move to counter 'misconceptions'
    The statement from BIMCO, Intertanko and the Marshall Islands says the co-sponsors of the paper are fully committed to a...
  • Hapag-Lloyd places major reefer order with Maersk
    MCI has commenced production of the 8,600 units at its Qingdao manufacturing plant
  • APL's Sartini confronts the Pacific paradox
    Next year's contracting season will be a testing time for carriers with no compromise on surcharges, says APL's Nicolas Sartini
  • Trafigura agrees partnership with IFM Investors
    Trafigura and IFM will jointly own and operate concentrates terminal infrastructure, fluvial operations, and global freight forwarding and multi-modal transportation...
  • Daily Briefing
    Hapag-Lloyd spells out low-sulphur charging mechanism | Global box growth comes to a standstill | BW LPG withdraws Dorian offer...
  • India opts to buy Iranian crude despite US sanctions
    New Delhi and Tehran have reportedly discussed using Indian rupees rather than US dollars for purchases

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • US shippers accelerate peak plans, post UPS-Teamster vote
  • Near-record US imports forecast through year's end
  • US Gulf Coast ports close ahead of Hurricane Michael
  • Analysis: It's all about the cube, US LTL carriers
  • Maersk launches India supply chain tech accelerator
  • Distrust may push more shippers to develop own low-sulfur BAFs

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Scorpio Tankers in market for $250m equity raise
    Owner seeks funding cushion to ride out tepid products stretch.
  • Okeanis operations chief buys more shares
    Latest swoop brings Aristidis Alafouzos' share count to 12,800, reflecting a nearly NOK 1m stake.
  • Drop the Mike? Not this year
    Wells Fargo analyst Webber sails home with his fourth consecutive title as shipping's top equity analyst.
  • China's demand can support US LNG projects-but indirectly
    China's strong LNG demand growth can tighten global balances, leading to other demand sources for US LNG, according to Venture Global LNG founder Michael Sabel
  • Shipping's lost year in US equity market
    Bankers seek to explain why investors have brought the pain to sector's "growing pains" experience in New York.
  • JERA wants more storage in LNG supply chain
    Japanese energy firm optimises vessel operation to create the effect of "floating storage" while bringing two tanks in Tokyo Bay online, says chairman Hendrik Gordenker.
  • Genco waiting on IMO 2020 fuel spread
    Chief executive John Wobensmith wants to see price spread between high-sulphur and low-sulphur fuel oils settle before ordering beyond 17 scrubbers.
  • Novatek looks to flip its Arctic shipping disadvantage
    Russian Arctic LNG producer aims to turn freight economics into its favour, says chief financial officer Mark Gyetvay.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sticks to its guns with kamsarmax deal
    New York-listed owner inks short period deal with Bunge, brokers say.
  • Glencore wins bulker fee cut in Australia
    Competition body tells Newcastle port to reduce charges by 20% in row over costs.
  • US master on trial over cruiseship emissions
    French court begins hearing into alleged breach of sulphur limit on P&O's Azura.
  • BC Ferries seeks yard offers for five newbuilds
    Canadian owner goes global in its latest bid for fleet renewal.
  • Genco confirms $34m capesize scrubber plan
    Bulker owner also reveals options to fit exhaust cleaners on 15 smaller ships, but LSFO remains preferred option.
  • Tanker disabled by engine-room fire off US
    USCG begins probe after Feng Huang Ao goes adrift off Nantucket.
  • NYK honours its war dead in Wales
    Japanese owner erects cenotaph to mark sinking of Hirano Maru by U-boat in World War One.
  • Trafigura, IFM form bulker terminals JV
    Fund investing in trading giant's Impala port operations in Mexico and South America.
  • China pull-back hurting tankers, says Peter Sand
    Bimco analyst says rumours of Chinese charterers returning to the US market have yet to be confirmed.
  • VIDEO: Battle on to contain slick from collision
    Minister condemns ro-pax's 'abnormal behaviour' after boxship clash spilled 600 tonnes of fuel.
  • AP Moller-Maersk launches latest step in strategic shift
    New India-focused venture will work with start-ups to fast-track developments.
  • BP, Eni and NOC resume Libyan offshore exploration
    Oil companies restarting Sirte basin project suspended in 2014.
  • Bulker and cargoship collide off Istanbul
    Turkish vessels involved in incident at anchorage outside Bosporus.
  • Analysts ask if VLGC takeover drama will deliver another episode
    Are BW LPG's eyes off Dorian for good or is this week's retreat a negotiating tactic?
  • Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes on
    Dennis Uy company adds Philippines' biggest tanker as part of $100m-plus expansion.
  • Cosco Shipping Energy stock surges on upgrade
    Shares in Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation enjoyed a boost today following an upgrade from CICC. Stock in the Chinese tanker heavyweight surged on high volumes after analysts at the bank raised its rating from hold to buy, Bloomberg reported. Its shares climbed to a high of HKD 4.45 ($0.58) each on Tuesday and were trading up over 4% at HKD 4.38 each at the time of writing. Almost 16 mill
  • Big Greeks sell large tankers for scrap
    New Shipping and Avin International sell ageing units amid active and uncertain demolition market
  • Gazprom orders OSVs at Zvezda yard
    Three offshore ships and a shuttle ferry to be built at new Russian facility.
  • Vandenbulcke steps up as DEME CEO
    Long-serving deputy COO takes top job at Belgian owner.
  • Color Line flag switch could endanger 700 jobs
    Proposal to change to NIS register would free owner to bring in overseas crews.
  • ICTSI wins approval for Manila terminal expansion
    Philippine port operator says work will also enable it to deal with the increasing impact of weather related issues.
  • B Riley FBR starts Eagle, Scorpio and Genco with buys
    After trio of MLPs, California-based investment bank rolls out coverage of dry bulk sector.
  • Miyazaki Sangyo hopes for better luck in capesize sale
    Japanese bulker said to be coming near to the end of her re-delivery period after 12 month charter.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Transplace acquires Yusen Logistics' intermodal and freight brokerage
  • Hapag-Lloyd outlines new bunker surcharge formula
  • Commentary: Don't use drayage carriers on labor website
  • JPMorgan Chase fined for sanctions violations
  • Number of U.S. exporters down in 2017
  • ITC investigating U.S. manufacturing competitiveness
  • Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic
  • Commentary: ICE hot on export enforcement
  • Federal Maritime Commission raising some user fees

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2018
  • Crude edges higher as Gulf Coast production braces for Hurricane Michael
    US crude futures settled higher as suppliers worked to shut in Gulf Coast production ahead of the approaching Hurricane Michael.
  • Lowest volume traded in NWE HSFO barge MOC in 2018 amid tight availability
    Strong backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market as a result of scant supply saw just 2,000 mt traded in Monday's 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Platts Market On Close assessment process, the lowest volume in 2018.
  • Total halted Iranian crude imports in July: CEO Pouyanne
    French oil major Total stopped buying Iranian crude to supply its refineries in July due to lack of banks willing to handle the transaction ahead of US sanctions on Tehran which come into force next month, the company's CEO Patrick Pouyanne said Tuesday.
  • US Coast Guard closes three southeastern US ports to incoming vessels as Hurricane Michael bears down
    The US Coast Guard declared port status X-Ray for three southeastern ports of Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina and Wilmington, North Carolina, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall early Wednesday afternoon in Pensacola, Florida, according to the agency's website.
  • Suezmax freight rates surge on tight VLCC availability
    A tight position list for VLCCs in the Caribbean and the Middle East amid strong fuel oil demand has caused a surge in Suezmax freight rates, with Suezmaxes now even reaching lumpsum rates seen on VLCCs earlier in the year.
  • Strong Rotterdam HSFO demand highlights disconnect from bunker market
  • Malaysia's Petronas gears up for new investment cycle
    The additional cash gives Petronas further financial flexibility to either increase reserves or undertake longer-term projects like LNG Canada.
  • India ups pressure for Iran sanctions relief while US sticks to hard line
    We continue to discuss our Iran policy with our counterparts around the world, an official said.
  • BIMCO to develop hull underwater cleaning standard for shipping
    The standard was expected to be finalized in the autumn of 2019.
  • INTERVIEW: VLSFO to be main marine fuel choice as IMO 2020 looms: Cockett Group CEO
    The bunker industry is also ripe for consolidation, partly due to the 2020 rule.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • IEA lifts renewables forecast for Europe, but China continues to dominate
    China continues to dominate global renewable energy growth, responsible for over 400 GW of the IEA's 2018-2023 forecast.
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces new mechanism for bunker charges as IMO 2020 looms
    MFR is based on a formula that combines consumption with market prices for fuel oils.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises despite likely stock build amid supply concern
    Preliminary data on last week's US inventory data is due for release from the American Petroleum Institute later Tuesday.
  • FEATURE: Forward paper derivatives shine some light on HSFO's value post IMO 2020
    The value of crude in 2020 would be an influential factor in determining the competitiveness of HSFO.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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