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BRIEFS
March 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay Pacific's annual loss of US$161m is biggest in nine years
  • Maersk to minimise disruption to schedules after fatal fire on Maersk Honam
  • CSP signs up Navis N4 operating system for its 38 ports worldwide
  • Diana Shipping charters dry bulk ship to Glencore Agriculture for US$12,200/day
  • US seeks solution to cut trade deficit with China by US$100 billion
  • Asia-west coast South America capacity to soar 18pc next month
  • Russian Railways has sights set on Japan-Europe container cargo
  • DHL warning: Companies that fail to digitise will be left behind
  • IATA's four priorities for advancing the air cargo industry
  • Swissport adds 36 Oz, NZ airports to the 278 it already operates
  • Atlas acquires two B777 freighters from LATAM Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • Consolidation among major carriers seen nearing end
  • Eight new National Waterways being developed
  • Liberian Registry, NAMEPA & ProSea launch environmental training programme
  • 4S Logisticsolutions Pvt. Ltd completes a decade of successful operations
  • Digitalisation seen significantly improving traffic & transport management
  • International connectivity roads to be developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana
  • Commerce Secretary calls for national e-commerce policy
  • World economy stronger, but tensions are rising: OECD

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Favourable climate boosts business
  • UK palletised freight network extends delivery times
  • "Lady Gwendoline" - GBA's 30th anniversary gift
  • Schleswig-Holstein ports gaining ground in 2017
  • LIS reckoning with the south
  • Dallas-based carrier to cross borders
  • Rail line overhaul for 140,000 carloads per annum
  • System Alliance Europe sees consignments increase
  • Kazakhstan to repair 860 km of track
  • Quitting Berlin and heading to Bremen
  • Tiger grants for US port projects
  • Budapest - cargo boom continuing
  • St. George Logistics acquires Freight Force
  • Addition of Romania - Germany rail link
  • Global Ports banking on bulk
  • Sathe hired by Armstrong & Associates
  • AFKLMP Cargo rolls out new software solution

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • ECSA, WSC plead for a 'genuine' EU single reporting window
  • A peek inside CargoMetrics' bid to build the 'NSA of global trade'
  • Noble reaches debt restructuring deal
  • Reefer charterers face rate hike
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership to boost intra-Asia traffic
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to take control of financially troubled Chinese shipyard
  • STX O&S to raise USD986,000 in rights issue
  • Surge in VLCC scrap sales as charter market tanks

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • Evolution of retail market makes predicting demand for air cargo capacity tougher
  • Market share gains failed to offset OOCL losses last year as new ownership looms
  • 'Be prepared' - supply chain players must learn from the Petya attack
  • Organic growth and acquisition take Waberer's profits up a gear
  • Talks on Iron Rhine Belgium-Netherlands-Germany link resume
  • Disrupting the logistics industry with 'warehousing as a service'
  • Cathay Pacific racks up first back-to-back losses in 71 years, at $160m

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • Color Line faces record sulfur fine
  • Alfa Laval BlueBox SA prevents oily water discharge problems
  • Bibby Offshore scores subsea sector hat trick
  • German-Australian deal inked on sliding, shell door technology
  • Environmental awareness training course launched

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • CMA shipping conference strikes deal with Informa
    Lloyd's List parent group Informa will take over the management of US shipping event CMA as part of a 20-year...
  • Ship Finance buys 15 feeders
    Owner stays tight-lipped on the price and the buyer, but discloses it also sold the smallest of its 22 containerships...
  • Nixon plays down shipper concerns ahead of ONE launch
    New Japanese carrier's chief executive says everything is in place to ensure transition phase runs as smoothly as possible
  • North West Shelf Shipping to sell LNG carriers
    The 125,000 cu m vessels are likely to be sold individually, not en bloc, says a source with knowledge of...
  • Seaspan advocates market consolidation after $380m Carlyle deal
    Seaspan leadership eyes bigger scale to service bigger clients and foreshadow more acquisitions - where they make sense
  • Noble Group gets debt restructuring lifeline and plans UK move
    The commodities and freight operator, which has posted huge losses in recent years amid mounting debt and been forced to...
  • Suez Canal introduces discounts on tanker routes after similar move on dry bulk
    Rate reductions, with almost half applying to crude tankers moving from the US Gulf to India, are expected to boost...
  • Shipping's future talent must be more adaptable
    It's not what you know that will get you noticed, it's whether you are agile
  • South Korea warns troubled STX O&S to speed up restructuring
    Government says it may have no choice but to 'take care' of the shipbuilder if it does not come up...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • US trucking regulators eye extending some ELD waivers
  • CN outlines plan to restore shipper confidence
  • Port, terminal upgrades dominate Brazil intermodal event's day one
  • New intra-Asia call lifts Chennai's share, but challenges persist
  • CSX resumes full operations at Chicago terminal
  • TPP's network, integrated sourcing benefits to boost intra-Asia trade
  • South Korea carrier pact cuts more Vietnam services
  • Fierce competition forces forwarders deeper into digital world

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • IACS keeps up with shipping technology changes
    London-based organisation will stick to their ideals in the midst of rapid changes, chief executive says.
  • Stolt-Nielsen sets out stall for 2018
    Stolt Tankers set up for consolidation but chief executive wants more from the assets on hand.
  • Court poised to rule after Beluga trial draws to a close
    One of the longest fraud trials in German shipping history ends with emotional speech by chief protagonist Niels Stolberg.
  • AB Maritime offloads sole vintage ship
    Greek shipowner owner AB Maritime appears to have sold its oldest bulker. Shipbrokers said the 46,000-dwt Eugenia B (built 1998) has gone for further trading to a Middle East-based buyer for $5.75m. The demolition value of the Sanoyas Shipbuilding-constructed ship is likely to be $3.5m. Executives at the company declined to comment when contacted by TradeWinds this week. AB Maritime bought
  • Bing Chen: We will lead boxship consolidation
    New Seaspan CEO promises more growth after sealing GCI deal.
  • Fredriksen's Ship Finance snaps up feeder fleet
    Deal comes as the company sees "increasing opportunities to deploy capital in 2018".
  • Chartworld capesize fixed to SwissMarine
    Greek owner fixes out one of its three capesizes on period deal.
  • Owners warned: stay away from that volcano
    Grenada imposes 5km exclusion zone as Kick 'em Jenny gets restless.
  • Ship Finance selling spot trading container vessel
    Chief executive Ole B Hjertaker confirms Chinese built ship is leaving the fleet.
  • CMA strikes 20-year conference deal with Informa
    Agreement will see Informa replace CMA stalwart Jim Lawrence as manager of annual event.
  • Braemar shares rise after positive trading update
    Technical division rebound and NAVES deal helping full-year results at London-listed company.
  • Seaspan buys GCI from Carlyle in $380m deal
    New York-listed owner expands fleet with Chinese company's 18 containerships.
  • Color Line contests 'biggest ever' sulphur fine
    Norwegian owner blames technical problems for high readings from ro-pax.
  • Algoma Central back in black
    Tanker and bulker owner boosted by higher revenue and lack of impairments.
  • Bibby Offshore scores subsea hat-trick
    UK owner scoops three multimillion pound contracts in North Sea and Africa.
  • Tanker newbuilding orderbook at lowest level since 2013
    One third less tankers over 100,000-dwt on order today than at start of 2016, Clarksons says.
  • TNG fixes out MR tanker for a year
    Croatian owner has option for second 12 months at higher rate.
  • IPO candidates lock in cover amid strongest outlook for many years
    Poseidon Containers and Navios Maritime Containers secure charter coverage amid bullish outlook from Alphaliner.
  • China Minsheng extends $12.75m loan
    Chinese group stretches Hope Star loan for nine months.
  • JJ Ugland ditches Norway flag for term deal
    Owner switches PSV Evita to UK; jobs to go as it brings in Eastern European crew.
  • Songa and Navig8 protected from SocGen claims
    Court rules Glencore must indemnify companies in dispute over delivery of tanker cargo.
  • Noble secures binding agreement for restructuring
    Commodities group and major dry bulk charterer in breakthrough deal with creditors.
  • Protests in Guinea disrupt bauxite shipments
    Africa's top producer of key aluminum making commodity suffers political unrest.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • Lighthizer swears in new deputy USTR for investment
    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Tuesday swore in C.J. Mahoney as deputy U.S. trade representative for investment, services, ...
  • Shipping firms call for uniform European reporting requirements
    The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and World Shipping Council (WSC) are asking the European Commission (EC) to simplify...
  • USDOT awards $118m in TIGER grants for nine freight projects
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded nearly $500 million in funding for 41 road, transit, maritime and rail projects u...
  • CTS: Global box volumes rise 5.1% in January
    Global transport volumes of containerized cargo grew 5.1 percent to more than 13.8 million TEUs in January 2018 compared with the same mont...
  • MOL forms new partnership with online trucking marketplace
    The logistics arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and NEXT Trucking said they have entered into a strategic partnership that will make it easi...
  • APMT looks landward to boost efficiencies
    In order to optimize the global supply chain, APM Terminals (APMT) needs to focus not only on the needs of the big container carriers that ...
  • Steel, aluminum tariffs could ignite multilateral talks
    "Section 232" tariffs on steel and aluminum the United States will begin implementing March 23 could be constructive if the U.S. is able to...
  • Nuclear materials transporter slapped with $2m fine
    The U.S. Justice Department said Transport Logistics International (TLI), a Maryland-based company that provides transportation services fo...
  • U.S. calculates dumping duties for Canadian newsprint
    The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that Canadian exports of uncoated groundwood paper, a staple of the newspaper and book...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2018
  • US oil pipeline shippers seek lower rates after tax cuts
    A group of US oil and NGL producers wants to be able to challenge any pipeline rate increases this year that do not reflect savings the pipeline companies will receive from new federal tax cuts.
  • US foreign policy turn could take 1.4 million b/d off global oil market: analysts
    An expected, aggressive turn in US foreign policy led by incoming Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could trigger a loss of up to 1.4 million b/d in global crude supply by the end of 2018 as the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, analysts said.
  • EIA says US fuel oil stocks at six-week high
    US fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday were their highest in six weeks, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday Domestic stocks totaled 33.416 million barrels, a build of 729,000 barrels from last week.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks drop 4.5% on week to 15.962 mil barrels
    Total oil product stocks in Fujairah stood at 15.962 million barrels as of Monday, slipping 4.5% on the week as stocks of middle distillates fell by more than a quarter, according to latest data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, or FEDCom.
  • NYMEX product cracks rise after gasoline, distillate draws
    NYMEX product cracks spread rallied Wednesday after Energy Information Administration data showed larger-than-anticipated draws in gasoline and distillate stocks last week.
  • INTERVIEW: Large oil stockpiles weigh on tankers' freight - Bimco executive
    "Oil tankers are in trouble and will continue to do so as global oil and oil product stocks need to come down to a different [lower] level, than it is now," Sand said.
  • HSFO physical Med-North spread hits 2018 low as Med arbitrage slams shut
    The Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil market has fallen to its lowest level
  • REFINERY NEWS: China's Sinopec Fujian exports first gasoil cargo to Bangladesh
    The vessel CSC AMETHYST carried 41,000 mt of gasoil from Sinopec Fujian's Liyuwei port and is headed for Chittagong.
  • Brazil to quench China's thirst for heavy sweet crude oil
    Brazil would continue to quench China's thirst for heavy sweet crude oil as the heavy Australian and Indonesian grades can barely make up a combined monthly export volume of 4 million barrels, sources said.
  • FUTURES: Oil stable after Tillerson's exit, awaiting US stocks data
    "The market is now in a wait-and-watch mode," Barnabas Gan, commodity economist from OCBC bank said.
  • SEA\LNG supports IMO carriage ban on non-compliant bunker fuels
    A carriage ban will provide greater certainty to shipping lines considering new build and retrofit investment options for compliant bunkering solutions such as LNG.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
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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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
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