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BRIEFS
January 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 1pc to US$897/TEU, up 3.3pc to USWC
  • Singapore still world's 2nd largest container port, handling 33.7m TEU in 2017
  • HMM rejects SM Line's trans-Pacific pact offer
  • S Korea's Incheon port handles all-time high of 3.04 million TEU in 2017
  • Cosco receives 3rd 14,500 TEU vessel from China State Shipbuilding
  • DP World forecasts 10pc growth in box throughput in 2017 with new investments
  • Boxship charter market in healthy state but owners still have concerns
  • GLP to delist from Singapore in a US$12b privatisation deal
  • TIACA expands presence in Latin America
  • Arizona airport to open air cargo hub to process US-Mexico e-commerce traffic
  • Dog food and semiconductors compete for tight air cargo space

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange LNG Panellists Group formed
  • Prologue & Prelude to the Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • RCL's new common feeder service inaugurated at DBGT
  • Foundation stone laid for International Cruise Terminal at Mumbai Port
  • Indo-Iran joint business seminar discusses Chabahar Port, opportunities in Free Zone & Transit Corridors
  • JNPT appointed Special Planning Authority for SEZ project
  • Key govt officials visit JN Port
  • MANSA welcomes Mumbai Port's decision to implement round-the-clock cargo handling operations
  • Mansukh Mandaviya inspects facilities, ongoing projects at KoPT & IWAI jetty
  • Commerce Secretary calls for urgently devising policy framework to address export finance issues
  • Suggestions put forward by FIEO President Ganesh Kumar Gupta during the 3rd meeting of the Council for Trade Development & Promotion held in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nordic cool
  • VAP calls for more railfreight infrastructure
  • New director in St Petersburg office
  • Geodis ships 2.3 million orders
  • Delivery of first serially produced e-trucks
  • Boeing builds big cargo drone prototype
  • CI6 service to connect East China to West India
  • Hamburg Süd: Horn receives sceptre from Graumann
  • Mosolf scoops up releasing agent AFG
  • India launches smart freight operation app
  • Shanghai-Europe rates rise further, says Drewry
  • European airports continue to note cargo upsurge
  • Pyramidal takeover in Brazil
  • 147,000 carloads of new rail traffic annually
  • Janel Group grows on Pacific coast
  • Year of gains for Port of Prince Rupert
  • Slot booking app goes live at Brussels airport

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
  • Daewoo Mangalia takeover still on target, says Damen
  • Hyundai HI tipped to win LNG carriers from Sovcomflot
  • Yangzijiang establishes leasing and chartering company in Singapore
  • Baltic Exchange gears up for LNG index with panellist group
  • Korea Maritime Corporation to back building of 200 ships by 2020

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Air freight community high on strong December and full-year 2017 figures
  • Spot rates remain flat on Asia-Europe/US trades as carriers fear losing volumes
  • Gefco buys Morocco-Europe fashion and automotive groupage operator GLT
  • Rhenus aims to ease Brazilian services with takeover of local broker Pirâmide SeaAir
  • One in 12 lorries may be fitted with device to give false emission readings
  • Crowley makes changes at the top in Caribbean and Central America
  • Toyota signs Amazon, Pizza Hut and Uber as driverless-delivery partners

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Foss Maritime appoints Bryceon Sumner as CFO
  • Fincantieri to offer FREMM based frigate for Navy's FFG (X) program
  • Armstrong Marine cat completes first Hawaii tour
  • Trump Administration offshore drilling plan meets strong opposition
  • Baltic Exchange to develop LNG shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Could Cosco still have eyes for Gener8?
    Chinese conglomerate revealed to have been a rival to Euronav in Gener8 deal, but speculation is rife that interest in...
  • Kea Trader salvage operation resumes
    New salvage contract expected to be announced in the next week as costs surpass $100m
  • How much of a threat is Yemen to international shipping?
    As disruption related to the war persists, motivations for piracy attacks remain ambiguous and solutions elusive
  • Shipping notes from Wall Street
    Alternative finance gets more complex but owners have the upper hand
  • Daily Briefing
    Miller Insurance declines to comment on what it says is a 'client matter' after International Group says proposed tender is...
  • UK shortsea capacity grows
    Total capacity rises but Scandinavia trade continues to decline
  • Ocean freight rates firm ahead of Chinese New Year
    Ships close to full on major east-west trades ahead of January 15 GRIs, but excess vessel supply will come to...
  • Ship calls at LA and Long Beach show long-term decline
    Overcapacity plagues southern Californian heavyweights as ship sizes increase and competition intensifies
  • Italy's RBD Armatori declared bankrupt
    Creditors have until April 10 to lodge claims for payments
  • ABS hires Lewis for media role
    Gareth Lewis leaves Associated British Ports for ABS
  • Cosco signs VLCCs deal with Sinochem
    State shipping giant eyes continued expansion of its fleet
  • Rescuers resume Sanchi firefighting operation
    Shanghai's maritime search and rescue officials request more fire extinguishing foam supplies from neighbouring provinces to battle the flames
  • Korean shipbuilders bet on environmentally sustainable vessels
    Industry participants expect demand for 'green' vessels to increase amid tightening regulations
  • South Carolina Ports seeks government funding for new terminal
    Future terminal in Jasper County, South Carolina to be jointly developed with Georgia Ports Authority
  • PSA and Institution of Engineers Singapore launch port and marine certification
    Global port operator will work with IES to identify skills needed to meet operational requirements for smart ports
  • Capital Product Partners buys aframax with attached four-year charter
    Tanker will be purchased from parent in drop-down transaction for $52.5m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Evergreen orders eight 11,000 TEU ships
  • Port of Oakland pushes truckers to upgrade tractors
  • Politics clouds outlook for breakbulk steel shipments
  • Deal makes DCLI largest US chassis provider
  • Brazil chicken exports firm, after health issue addressed
  • East-west rates rise ahead of Lunar New Year

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • LA port has best year due to better efficiency
    Facility says it saw the most cargo traffic ever in 2017 and moved the most freight of any Western Hemisphere port.
  • Singapore box traffic up from shipping alliance shuffle
    Cargo tonnage and bunker sales also benefited in 2017, according to Port of Singapore.
  • Greeks swoop on third Chevron tanker
    Horizon Tankers linked to deal for 2003-built aframax.
  • EMGS ship utilisation crashes back
    But Oslo-listed owner has reactivated one of two vessels for multi-client work.
  • Shanghai port profit surges in 2017
    Chinese terminal made $1.8bn on a net basis last year.
  • Cochin Shipyard signs Mumbai shiprepair deal
    Indian shipbuilder to help expand yard facilities at domestic port.
  • Commerzbank starts Hapag coverage with 'buy'
    German bank says there is 35% upside to stock within a year.
  • More boxes removed as Kea Trader wreck rotates
    Salvors have removed all but 99 containers from stricken Lomar vessel.
  • Imabari buying rival Minaminippon yard
    Shipbuilder snapping up stakes owned by MES and MOL.
  • HHI 'moves ahead with $2bn Oilbank IPO'
    Korean yard group said to have brought in advisors to list refiner.
  • Russian tankers sold to repay bunker debt
    Volgo-Don Shipping Agency vessels auctioned by Ukrainian court.
  • Owner: Andromeda arms cargo not illegal
    Greek company says storage for explosives was offered in Libya, but it chose not to go.
  • UPDATE: Sanchi 'keeps exploding'
    Blasts on stricken NITC suezmax hampering firefighting and rescue efforts.
  • Tiger Bulk registers Scorpio Bulkers shares for sale
    Company may divest 2.1% interest acquired in November as part of sale of three ultramaxes to New York-listed SB.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • Executive Moves: TraPac, IANA, American Maritime Partnership and Odfjell
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock TraPac appoints new president and CEO; IANA installs 2018 board of directors and officers; the American Mar...
  • French ports will be linked to Switzerland via rail
    Naviland Cargo and the French ports of Marseille Fos and Le Havre are launching a rail shuttle container service to Switzerland in mid-Marc...
  • Delta Airlines sees cargo revenues soar 14.4% in Q4
    Delta Airlines increased cargo revenues 14.4 percent for the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, driven by higher v...
  • Rhenus snatches up Pirâmide SeaAir
    The Rhenus Group acquired Brazilian customs broker and software provider Pirâmide SeaAir Comércio Exterior this month, the company announce...
  • WLS: Post-peak season carrier capacity drops marginally on major east-west trades
    In the fourth quarter of 2017, ocean carrier capacity decreased slightly across two out of the three major east-west trades following a rel...
  • Boeing unveils cargo drone for last-mile deliveries
    U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing unveiled a working prototype cargo drone on Thursday with the end goal being "the ability to carry hundr...
  • GAO report details CBP failures to verify licenses for radiological imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) airport officials have not verified licenses for some radiological imports and its processes do no...
  • Commerce submits results of national security investigation of steel imports to Trump
    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday formally submitted to President Donald Trump the results of an investigation led by his departme...
  • Port of Felixstowe begins next phase of expansion efforts
    A new paved container yard will be constructed at the port for increased container storage and handling. Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2018
  • US to renew 120-day waiver on oil-related Iran sanctions for the last time
    US President Donald Trump said Friday he will renew for another 120 days waivers on sanctions targeting Iranian oil sector but warned Congress and European allies that they need to fix the nuclear deal or the US would withdraw from it.
  • Nigeria oil production rises to 2.06 mil b/d on higher exports: ministry
    Nigeria's crude oil production, including condensates, rose to 2.057 million b/d in December on higher exports along with stronger production from some of the key fields, the oil ministry said Friday.
  • Russian Novak says $70/b oil price may be short term; early to speak of output cut deal exit: report
    High oil prices that hit three-year high level of $70/b this week do not necessarily mean the oil market has balanced as they could be of a short-term nature, with the OPEC/non-OPEC coalition to continue monitoring the situation on the market, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak said Friday.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC deal should end smoothly if oil above $70/b over 6 months: Lukoil
    OPEC and non-OPEC crude producers participating in the joint output cut deal should smoothly exit the agreement to curb their production if the oil price stays at $70/b for some time, CEO of Russia's second-largest oil company Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov, said Friday, warning, however, against "hasty actions" amid an unstable market.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 10% to 1,035,000 mt: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 10.2% to 1,035,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, data from PJK International showed.
  • FOB Rotterdam HSFO barge crack plunges to 18-month low
    High sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge cracks have fallen to their lowest levels in 18 months due to the surge in ICE Brent crude futures and weak fundamentals, unable to counter the downward pressure coming from the crude market.
  • Strong winds to disrupt Istanbul weekend bunkering: sources
    Strong winds are expected in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly Istanbul, over the weekend but this has left suppliers divided as to the impact on bunkering activity.
  • Singapore 2017 bunker sales grew 4.2% to record high of 50.6 million mt
    Spurred by global trade growth, repositioning of shipping alliances.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • INTERVIEW: Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes over 5% growth in bunker sales in 2018
    "Volumes in Singapore are likely to be steady to higher in 2018," Cosulich said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to lower; eyes on US Iran sanctions decision
    The bullish scenario is built-in and profit-taking is due to happen soon, Tony Nunan, senior adviser at Mitsubishi Corporation 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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