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BRIEFS
October 12, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Long Beach port moves record 8m TEU in fiscal year 2018
  • Drewry survey shows concern over fuel cost and transparency
  • Shipping companies must embrace digitalisation: APL chief Nicolas Sartini
  • Asia Maritime Pacific merges with Fenwick Shipping Services
  • British forwarders miffed at news of Whitehall plans for customs reform
  • Dubai and Panama explore ways to boost maritime cooperation
  • Iran's top box port, Shahid Rajaee, handles 1.07m TEU in H1FY
  • Khalifa Port receives first STS cranes for Cosco's Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Indian fishermen to prepare campaign to protest shipping lane
  • Dachser appoints Kevin Chen to lead operations in HK, Taiwan, S China
  • More air carriers seek to extend network reach through cargo alliances
  • CEVA Logistics implements 100th MATRIX Warehouse Management System

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • MSC recognised as greenest shipowner of the year
  • Seaborne trade looking good, but trade wars & protectionism could cast shadow, says report
  • APM Terminals Pipavav initiates 'Pashu Uday' project in Amreli
  • Major Ports register positive growth of 5.12 pc in H1
  • Ports reopened after Hurricane Michael makes landfall
  • Key issues & challenges of export sector as enumerated by FIEO President, Mr Ganesh Kumar Gupta
  • All roads lead to Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum tomorrow in Pune

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Not only by air
  • DB Schenker implements what3words
  • New wagon lessor in Ukraine
  • ABC confirms Liege choice
  • Port Synergy-GMP on good path in Le Havre and Fos
  • Bajard taking over the Atos reins
  • Seiler Logistics joins AON
  • Augmenting Central Europe - Rotterdam rail service
  • Business development at Garbe in new hands
  • Trois-Rivières planning up to 2030
  • Turkish Airlines adds maindeck capacity to London
  • Ceva Logistics rejects takeover proposal from DSV
  • Favourable fiscal year for port of Long Beach
  • Saudia Cargo launches express delivery product
  • Additional track at Oradea rail terminal
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Generation change at head of CSX board
  • More effort needed to improve Sino-European relations

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • Yangzijiang, Mitsui, and Mitsui E&S in shipyard JV
  • Golden-Agri Stena expands chemical tanker business with ship management joint venture
  • Moody's lauds German shipping banks' derisking
  • IMO fuels uncertainty, fewer ship orders, GDP growth buoy dry bulk, says Pacific Basin
  • CMA CGM considers raising its stake in CEVA Logistics after takeover bid
  • Fire on Suezmax tanker in Hyundai Samho HI
  • Plastic pollution rising up shipping agenda
  • KOBC details USD164 million of shipping funds
  • Technical innovation drives MOL's PCTC efficiency strategy

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • DSV takeover bid for CEVA Logistics rebuffed, but CMA CGM eyes bigger stake
  • Market Insight Exclusive: Revealed - the AP Møller-Maersk Group reorganisation
  • Geodis still on the hunt for a major acquisition, but not in France, says CEO
  • Amazon Air takes off for Miami with Atlas, despite concerns over pilot numbers
  • 2020 sulphur fuel cap may spark a crisis for carriers that can't recover the cost
  • Guillaume Sauzedde becomes new MD of Ceva's Central & Eastern Europe cluster
  • Schenker's Reiner Heiken to be new CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • MARAD seeks Vessel Construction Manager for NSMV training ships
  • Panama Canal sets a new tonnage record
  • Providing seafarers a safe haven
  • Flex LNG set to acquire five under-construction newbuilds
  • Liberian Registry creates Offshore Oil and Gas Department
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding makes progress on second modern riverboat
  • Skangas now 100% owned by Gasum

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • Seafarer survey highlights criminalisation concerns
    Nautilus International surveyed more than 500 seafarers as part of its investigation and will file a report on its findings...
  • Port of Tyne chief executive set to depart
    Mark Stoner will replace Andrew Moffat as interim chief executive until early 2019 when a new head is expected to...
  • US may benefit most from 2020 rules
    Trading houses expect to cash in from the chaos and disruption as the sulphur cap takes effect in January 2020
  • Traders expect US sanctions on Iran to be tough
    It is not just oil exports that will decline; oil products and fertilisers will also be affected
  • Forth Ports' new owner sells minority stakes
    Forth Ports is the UK's largest port operator, which includes Grangemoith, Dundee and Tilbury as part of its portfolio
  • MSC extends European rail network
    Mediterranean Shipping Co is launching a new rail service to bring agricultural cargoes from Spain closer to their target markets
  • UK business heads confident there will be a Brexit deal
    The CBI, the Port of Dover, DFDS Seaways and the Port of Grimsby East feel confident the UK and EU...
  • Minister pays tribute to Greek coast guard officer
    Kyriakos Papadopoulos, who died this week, has been credited with leading missions to rescue more than 5,000 people during the...
  • World Shipping Council names Tim Wickmann to head up Asia
    Veteran liner executive has decades of container shipping experience, most recently with the intra-Asia arm of Maersk Line
  • Viewpoint: Building resilience
    Navies of the world are said to spend as much on cyber defence as they do on ship structures and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Talks held to stamp out cargo declaration abuses | Felixstowe's 'minor teething issues' continue to bite | Hong Kong sets...
  • CMA CGM eyes bigger stake in CEVA
    French line to boost shareholding after CEVA board rejects unsolicited bid that undervalues 3PLs prospects as a standalone logistics company
  • Port of Oakland records highest-ever peak season growth
    Import volumes rose 5% year-on-year in September, and surged 9.2% compared to the previous corresponding period
  • HMM secures $5.3bn state funding
    HMM will use $2.8bn to pay for a series of 23,000 teu and 15,000 teu container vessels from various South...
  • New LNG developments do not threaten Gulf competitiveness
    As LNG demand continues to trend upwards, Tellurian expects a lot of that to be met by shipments from the US
  • Flex LNG contemplates purchase of 5 LNG vessels from Gerevan
    After delivery in 2020 and 2021, Flex LNG will own 13 LNG carriers
  • Clyde & Co boosts Hong Kong office with dispute resolution specialist
    Christopher Jobson is a prominent marine and dispute resolution partner and returns to the firm's Hong Kong office which he...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • Hurricane Michael delivers suckerpunch to Southeast US shippers
  • Analysis: Digitize the bill of lading
  • Low-sulfur forum pitched to help carriers calculate BAFs
  • Demand, low-sulfur rule reshaping multipurpose, heavy-lift market
  • CMA CGM to boost stake in CEVA after rival bid
  • Low-sulfur rule to bring back ocean slow-steaming

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • Hunt for a shipping deal looks to be over for Saverys vehicle
    Investors remain tough to convince on maritime assets, whether in a conventional IPO or a Spac merger
  • JP Morgan drives Greenship asset play forward
    US firm sells down ultramax quintet it bought cheaply in 2017
  • Shippers still in the dark on 2020 fuel surcharges
    Hapag-Lloyd spells out how it will recoup $1bn in fuel costs, but most lines remain unwilling or unable to do so
  • Evergreen loses appeal in $36m collision case
    Excessive speed can make you culpable and it can also make the bill higher, say English judges in a rare appeal of a High Court ruling
  • Shipping's Davos must show real ambition and authority to succeed
    Call for action at Global Maritime Forum in support of decarbonisation is a welcome - but modest - first step
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service's drone deliveries set for lift-off
  • Shell puts safety first at 'mini-Davos'
    Grahaeme Henderson commits to drive campaign to slash number of serious personal accidents over next decade
  • Golar LNG looks upstream and downstream for next opportunity
  • LNG charter rates hit new highs as market upswing takes hold
    Stena Bulk vessel fixed on time-charter as headline six-figure rate cements new market mood
  • Thenamaris opts to build second LNG ship at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek owner declares option for large gas carrier in South Korea, as it mulls asset plays in dry cargo
  • Cool Pool chartering chief jumps ship to Celsius Shipping
  • Troim sees parallels between stranded gas and salmon
    As he did with Fredriksen in the farmed fish sector, Golar LNG boss spots a cheap opportunity
  • Marshall Islands calls out Liberian Registry over surcharges
    Rival leading shipping registers in war of words over certification fees charged to classification societies that are often passed back to owners
  • Gulf Energy Maritime aims to exit LR2 segment
  • Marmaras snaps up seventh Toisa vessel
    Greek shipowner reclaims position as single biggest buyer of former Toisa fleet
  • Jones Act players talk up market recovery as rates bounce back
    Tanker owners present an optimistic front amid a cull of overcapacity and demand hopes based on coast-wise shale oil cargoes
  • US Gulf-Asia VLCC rates hit fresh highs in spite of trade tensions
    Growing Asian demand and rising shale output have created momentum for VLCC rates, despite China effectively pulling out of the market
  • Navig8 nets two CSET VLCCs
  • MSI cautions tanker revival could be completely derailed
  • GNMTC charters out two aframaxes at premium rates
    The Tripoli-based owner has been active in the period-charter market and locking in returns
  • Koch locks in Chinese VLCC amid time-charter standoff
    US energy giant has fixed one Chinese VLCC and is negotiating more state-owned ships despite trade tensions
  • Stena Bulk takes Nord Valiant at lower rate
  • Formosa Plastics Marine mulls sale of entire LR1 tanker fleet
    Taiwanese owner said to believe vessels are too old for scrubber installation to be an economical option
  • Transmed chooses ironic name for last Nobu Su ore-oiler
  • Beyaz picks up another Tianjin Xingang-built handysize bulker
    Istanbul-based company emerges as buyer of the Clipper handy
  • Silversea switches its allegiance from Fincantieri to Meyer Werft
    Cruise line breaks long-standing relationship with Italian builder after Royal Caribbean took control
  • Panama Canal has record year
    Latin American waterway closes out fiscal year with higher-than-forecast ship volumes, led by boxship crossings.
  • CMIG Leasing quietly sells boxships to raise bond cash
    One of China's most politically connected private investment groups is understood to have successfully raised cash for a bond payment by selling assets, including containerships
  • Nordic American Tankers enjoys spot market upswing
    Herbhorn Hansson-led tanker owner 'firm believers in market turnaround' for 2018.
  • Arkas, Cosco team up for reefer service
    Mersin-Russia Express set to roll out for transport of perishable goods between Turkey and Russia.
  • MOL to trial "augmented reality" VLCC system
    Move over Google Glass, Japanese owner has a better idea.
  • Clarksons: shipping moves forward but wildcards lurk
    Research chief Stephen Gordon's state-of-the markets address is largely optimistic, but risks are increasing.
  • CIT Group fixes $15m of boxship financing
    Cash will go to US fund-owned MRC Maritime to buy two vessels.
  • Fredriksen hires lawyer Robin Bakken
    BAHR legal-eagle to strengthen Seatankers' strategic investment work.
  • First attempts to extract ro-pax fail
    Ulysse remains wedged inside CSL boxship off Corsica.
  • Stena and Bay Crest start new tanker venture
    Swedish and Japanese owners teaming to manage chemical carriers in Asia.
  • Yangzijiang forms new $300m yard venture with Japanese partners
    MES and Mitsui & Co on board as new company targets vessel diversification with growth returning to industry.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen drops Logistics from name
    Name change part of reorganisation of car carrier business.
  • Boskalis appoints new CFO from within
    Giant Dutch shipowner picks Carlo van Noort to replace Hans Kamps.
  • Pacific Basin enjoys 30% supramax rate rise
    Hong Kong owner's handysizes also 24% stronger in best third quarter market since 2011.
  • Teigen wins round in Belships takeover fight
    Shipowner not obliged to make an offer for all of bulker company's stock.
  • Cyprus FSRU 'unlikely' to be a newbuilding
  • Shearwater wins two survey contracts
    Norwegian owner adds seven vessel-months to backlog in Med and Asia.
  • Fredriksen's Flex LNG stake cut
    Tycoon buys $100m of stock in private placement, but holding drops to 45%.
  • Clipper offloads Danish Ferries in $92m deal
    Mols-Linien buys out Danish owner and government to take control of six ro-paxes.
  • Harren & Partner sells Caribbean Feeder Services
    Spain's Perez y Cia takes over 16-ship operation based in Florida.
  • CMA CGM boosts stake in CEVA following takeover offer
    French liner giant supports rejection of bid and increases its stake in Dutch outfit to 33%.
  • China's CAS spending $41.5m on geophysical newbuilding
    State science academy picks Huangpu Wenchong yard to expand its fleet
  • Gang plants drugs on Maersk boxship
    Seafarer injured after intruders spotted on Maersk Newbury as it travelled through Guayaquil channel in Ecuador.
  • Shipping equities caught in global market sell-off
    US-listed stocks post sizeable falls on the back of rising China tensions and interest rate hikes.
  • First Aussie FSRU delayed by environmental review
    LNG import project now looks likely to miss original final investment decision date of June 2019.
  • Wickmann named as World Shipping Council's first Asia MD
    Former Maersk executive to head up new office in Singapore for US trade association.
  • Korea to decide on $5.3bn funding for HMM
    Ministers have to sign off on KOBC plan to finance 20 newbuildings.
  • Indian charterers continue VLGC action
  • Japanese owners ordering LPG carriers at domestic shipyards
    IIno's newbuilding is part of the company's fleet renewal programme
  • CMB secures premium on ice-class fixtures with Cosco
    Overcapacity bites but ice-class season starts well for Belgian owner
  • Golar, GasLog deemed top LNG picks
    Deutsch Bank enters LNG sector with coverage of Golar LNG, GasLog and MLPs Golar LNG Partners, GasLog Partners and Teekay LNG Partners.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2018
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks hit 7-month high as barges remain trapped in trading hub
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub rose 3.5% on the week to 3.035 million mt in the week ended October 9, according to PJK International Thursday, the highest stock level since February 14 when it was at 3.052 million mt.
  • Hurricane Michael impact turns from production loss to demand destruction
    Hurricane Michael made landfall at the Florida panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday with 155 mph winds, quickly destroying demand for power, natural gas and refined oil products.
  • US DATA: VGO, straight run imports dip below 350,000 b/d on crude moves
    US feedstocks imports from Europe, Africa and other sources dipped below 350,000 b/d in the first 10 days of October over the previous 10 days on a Brent-WTI spread that has been in double digits eight of the last nine trading days, according to US Customs data made public Wednesday and S&P Global Platts market data.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks down 12% on week, ongoing active arbitrage
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 12% to 1.031 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, and a hefty departure list continued to stand for October.
  • Asia Aframax rates at year high on Iran sanctions, China crude quota
    Asian Aframax rates hit a new high for the year on a surge in loadings from both the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Chinese independent refiners get fresh crude import quotas, market participants said.
  • ASIA SHIPPING Q3: Panamax, Supramax markets hold steady, Capesize sees volatility
    "Sentiment is weak and enthusiasm for Q4 is beginning to dull," a Capesize shipbroker said.
  • BP's Dudley says planning for $60-$65 oil, sees prices 'a bit off' from what's good for world
    "We're planning on a cycle of $60-$65," Dudley said.
  • Star Bulk Carriers secures green loan to install scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020
    $70 million will go exclusively to finance the procurement and retrofitting of scrubbers for up to about 50 vessels in Star Bulk's fleet.
  • Oil trading houses shun Iran, differ on price outlooks
    "Just the fact you are trying to avoid the US could be interpreted as a breach of sanctions," said Gunvor's Tornqvist.

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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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