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October 17, 2018
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • 'Cost Impact Calculator' launched to help shippers prepare for & better understand fuel costs post-IMO 2020
  • Pune Customs & PCHAA organise IGST refund training
  • APM Terminals to divest Izmir terminal
  • Coastal container line vessel calls at KICT
  • New salt loading record at Deendayal Port
  • No disruption at BMCTPL & other terminals at JNPT due to Oct. 13 incident
  • V.O.C. Port handles vessel with 14 metre draught for the first time
  • CITPL & CONCOR enhance last mile connectivity with re-launch of railbridging from CITPL to ICD Tondiarpet
  • Exports up in Sept. in INR terms
  • Cargo Shop 2018 - Shippers & LSP Forum has the Pune trade engrossed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Freight calls the tune
  • Sustainable and competitive
  • An Australian trucker with a snappy response
  • Geodis putting on a hackathon
  • Improved delivery of consignments
  • Havi names new managing director for Germany
  • More throughput across Antwerp's quays
  • AF KLM Martinair Cargo returns vintage aircraft to the air
  • 4 km train launched in South Africa
  • Axit becomes Siemens Digital Logistics
  • GAC opens the gates in Panama
  • SF Airlines launches second Nanchang route
  • FY results satisfactory for ports of Auckland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Röhlig Australia getting into the wine business
  • New vice-president for EIFFA
  • First new locomotive after 90 years
  • ONE revises its forecast
  • Turkish Cargo to operate from mega hub

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • US lawmakers carve out scheme for offshore wind port hubs
  • V. Group, Blue Net carve up Norddeutsche Reederei
  • Stena to spend up to USD85 million on scrubbers
  • PIL sells five box ships to Minsheng for USD90 million
  • ONE to make loss in first year of operations
  • London intent on remaining world's leading shipping centre post-Brexit
  • Cargill takes two more mini-Capes from CSSC Leasing
  • Baltic Exchange offers escrow service
  • HMM could acquire SM Line's trans-Pacific portfolio

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • ONE container carrier network now predicting loss of $600m in its first year
  • Lufthansa Cargo bans dry ice shipments on 747s to keep animals safer
  • APM Terminals sells its stake in Turkey's Petlim container terminal
  • B&H launches Euro road freight network to complement air services
  • Analysis: APMM vs GE - dinosaurs, but heading for extinction?
  • US tariffs hang over China's biggest trade fair
  • Freight Mergers brings in M&A specialist Luke Mitchell

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • Hit by Hurricane Michael, Eastern Shipbuilding starts recovery efforts
  • Stena Bulk to install scrubbers in up to 21 vessels
  • Seafarers and digital disruption, sorting fact from fantasy
  • V.Group to acquire Norddeutsche Reederei
  • FLIR wins Coast Guard AIS-2 contract
  • Humphree stabilizers give Commodore commuters a smooth ride
  • ROV based hull cleaning now available in Panama Canal area
  • Digital transformation: Wärtsilä is ahead of the curve

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • V.Group to acquire Norddeutsche Reederei
    Shipmanager adds to a portfolio of more than 1,000 vessels with its acquisition of the containership specialist
  • Merchant ship's guards fight off Somalia attack
    The gang appear to have aborted the attack after armed security personnel on board the merchant vessel returned fire
  • IMO urged to address 'real and major' safety threat from sulphur cap
    Greek shipowners' leader says an 'experience-building phase' is the very least that should be done to protect ships and crews...
  • Post-Brexit customs arrangements 'need more detail'
    Being outside of the customs union and the single market does not mean that trade will become impossible and is...
  • When ONE is less than zero
    ONE blames bunker price rises for its losses, but admits it has not been able to achieve its projected demand...
  • Chinese leasing for Marinakis VLCCs hailed as bellwether deal
    Expansion of funding to cover range of vessel sizes and types highlights the rise in importance of Chinese firms
  • Wärtsilä opens Acceleration Centre in Singapore
    Wärtsilä also aims to address cyber security challenges by launching its Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence as part of the...
  • Cosco Shipping Ports maintains strong growth
    Overall throughput growth continues strongly, with volumes across all the group's ports rising 11.1% to 8.6m teu
  • Stena Bulk to fit up to 21 ships with scrubbers
    Swedish owner has agreed to fit 15 tankers with scrubbers and has options for six more installations before 2020
  • APL expands Eagle GO to feeder services
    CMA CGM subsidiary expands guarantee of slot space and equipment to feeder services across Asia, Middle East and Indian subcontinent
  • A United Nations for liner shipping?
    Establishing an industry-wide body to develop and publish standards, where all can participate yet none has the controlling power, may...
  • Rolls-Royce enlists Intel to build self-sailing vessels
    Rolls-Royce and Intel will collaborate on designs for automated shipping systems that they say will make commercial shipping safer
  • Greece reaffirms maritime collaboration with China
    The countries want to cultivate ties on seafarer training and protecting the marine environment. They also pledge closer links at...
  • ONE's first-half and full-year forecasts revised down
    Weak peak season trading and utilisation, following teething problems, push ONE towards $600m full-year loss as bunker costs continue to...
  • UK's clean maritime revolution starts voyage
    Experts on clean shipping are meeting this week to plot the route to zero emissions for the UK maritime sector
  • Daily Briefing
    German shipping woes make borrowing harder | OOCL to introduce bunker recovery charge | US and Canada urged to update...
  • South Korea to buy $709m HMM bonds
    Move comes after HMM signed newbuilding contracts last month for 20 large containerships with three South Korean builders
  • Rio Tinto's third quarter iron ore shipments slip 5%
    Despite these disruptions, iron ore shipments for the first nine months of 2018 were higher compared to the same period...
  • Port of Los Angeles sees record September throughput
    POLA sees strong September, and is on track to handle its second-highest annual number of imported containers on record by...
  • Next year will be busiest yet for LNG investment
    At 850m boe, the average size of an LNG project to hit FID in 2018 is more than double that of...
  • Scorpio will outfit "substantially all" vessels with scrubbers
    Each scrubber is seen costing between $1.5m to $2.2m and the company expects 60-70% of the costs to be financed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • APM Terminals resolves labor dispute, reopens JNPT freight depot
  • Panelists disagree on US protectionism's merits, effectiveness
  • ONE regains trans-Pacific share but still expects $600 million loss
  • US truck pricing stabilizing in more 'normalized' peak season
  • Shippers eye Asia-ECSA joint services for capacity changes
  • China tariffs threaten US resin boom

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • AEG orders Jones Act-compliant wind farm newbuild
    Aeolus Energy Group takes the first step in building offshore wind assets.
  • Eagle flying high on performance-based model
    New York-listed bulker owner able to reduce fuel use through analysing 'smart data' on engine performance and other metrics, says chief executive Gary Vogel.
  • V.Group swoops for Norddeutsche Reederei
    Shipmanagement giant expands its foothold in German market with latest M&A move.
  • Flex LNG shares fly as spot market sizzles
    Oslo-listed shipowner sees shares enjoy their best day in over a year, with hot market and major deal offering tail winds.
  • Evergreen takes over Chile's Green Andes
    Vessel agency renamed as Taiwanese line aims to boost South American efficiency.
  • Scorpio Bulkers uses spot strength to bridge first quarter
    Contracts on ultramax and kamsarmax ships signed as mid-sized vessels enjoy best rates in seven years.
  • Carnival charters three vessels to Pacific forum
    Arnold Donald-led cruise major's P&O Cruises Australia will fix two vessels while Princess Cruises charters a third ship to next month's APEC Summit.
  • Ostensjo fixes OSV for 22 months
    DeepOcean will take Edda Fauna until end of 2020.
  • Williams bullish on bulkers amid warning technology will soften shipping rate spikes
    Researcher says balance looks positive for key markets but notes shipowners could become price takers throughout the cycles.
  • POSH banks $2.48m from Kensteel claim
    Singapore OSV owner gets paid after legal row over property sale.
  • Palmer's fugitive nephew heads delayed Titanic II project
    Owner puts Clive Mensink in charge in Europe as $500m cruiseship replica pushed back to 2022.
  • Wallem manages first Japanese-flagged ship
    Manager says NYK car carrier switched register from Panama.
  • BlackRock builds $228m position in Subsea 7
    Fund moves up to third in list of OSV group's shareholders as it passes 5%.
  • Cascading in large-boxship market is starting to spread
    As charter rates fall, a ready supply of low-cost containerships in excess of 5,000 teu is encroaching on services of smaller vessels
  • Capital agrees $200m Chinese leasing deal for VLCC quartet
    Deal for Samsung newbuildings may open path to more Chinese funding for large tankers.
  • SSY plans entry into derivatives for LNG
    Simpson Spence Young (SSY) plans to make a play in LNG derivatives as new products are launched in the coming months. Chairman Mark Richardson says the company is eyeing up the new Sabine Pass LNG contract, which Cheniere Energy and financial markets company CME Group are looking to develop. "... We will be looking at it [new Sabine Pass LNG contract] closely with a view to broking it"
  • Color Line: no flag decision yet
    Owner says government still debating rule change that could allow it to bring in cheaper staff.
  • Uljanik Plovidba tanker arrested over wages
    Australia wants more information on late payment made before Pomer arrived in Gladstone.
  • Pareto places buys on merger candidates Hunter and Okeanis
    Analysts believe the companies will get their newbuildings at the right time, but will they all join one fleet?
  • Gunvor seals $745m green loan
    Trader's new cash linked to eco-performance and needed for Rotterdam and Antwerp refineries.
  • Stena Bulk inks scrubber deal for up to 21 ships
    Tanker and LNG carrier owner picks China's Bluesoul to supply fleet.
  • ONE facing bigger first-half loss as teething troubles surface
    UPDATE: Japanese boxship line adds $272m to six-month deficit forecast after staff struggled with new IT systems; full year loss to be $600m.
  • MPA appoints first ever women chief executive
    Ex-media head honcho and civil servant set to take the reins at Singapore maritime regulator.
  • EMGS puts interim CEO in place
    Seismic vessel owner says Bjorn Lindhom to temporarily replace Christiaan Vermeijden.
  • Bimco: help us catch 'bad bunker' rogues
    US EPA asks shipping body to carry out member survey of contaminated fuel deals.
  • EuroDry refinances four bulkers and has cash to play with
    Aristides Pittas-led owner eyes further acquisitions with extra liquidity from fresh loans.
  • Fatality trims Rio Tinto third quarter iron exports
    But Australian mining giant said it remains on target to meet end of full-year forecasts.
  • Japanese export orders ease back in September
    A lack of deals for larger ships keeps bulker-dominated order haul below 700,000-gt, JSEA figures show.
  • Hoegh FSRU refixed as LNG carrier
    EGAS will compensate for the difference between the original FSRU contract and the new LNG carrier charter.
  • South Korea eyes $707m HMM bond buy
    Government could pump cash into owner by the end of this year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2018
  • US Republican Senator Graham says would 'sanction the hell out of Saudi Arabia'
  • Novorossiisk fuel oil terminal could switch to handling light products
  • Singapore HSFO supply tightness set to ease in November on higher inflows
  • Russia to curtail oil product exports to Belarus from November: reports
  • Dominion set to receive first LNG tanker at Cove Point export terminal since outage: cFlow
    It would be the first LNG tanker to load at the Maryland facility since a three-week maintenance and inspection outage ended Friday.
  • India crafts alternative crude buying strategy amid Iran vacuum
    "Ensuring supplies from Iran to rein in domestic fuel prices ahead of the general election would be a critical challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi," an analyst said.
  • Singapore gasoil cash differential hits year-to-date high, on firm fundamentals
    "Demand has been quite good since September," a trader based in Singapore said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on supply concerns ahead of US stocks data
    The latest price rise is due to tensions between the US and Saudi Arabia over the unexplained disappearance of a regime-critical journalist, Commerzbank analysts said
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Mabanaft fuel oil trader Aaron Toh joins Uenergy
    Toh has also held trading roles at Yong Yu Global and BP previously.
  • Scorpio Tankers to fit 90 product tankers with scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020
    These scrubbers would be installed between the Q2 2019 and the Q2 2020.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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