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January 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports 2017 container volumes surge 13pc to 87m TEU
  • PSA's box traffic globally rises 9.8 pc in 2017 to reach 74.2 million TEU
  • Haropa's record-breaking year with box traffic up 15pc to 3m TEU in 2017
  • Greek shipping company to be prosecuted in Canada for massive fuel spill
  • Virginia sees strong box throughput growth in 2017
  • APMT attracts new service at JNPT but faces challenge when PSA terminal opens
  • Westports not 'optimistic' about box volumes in 2018 after 2017's decline
  • Singapore to develop engineering talent for the maritime industry
  • China-US air cargo rate could hit US$17 per kg over next few weeks
  • Middle Eastern airlines achieve lowest growth in cargo volumes globally in Nov
  • Hong Kong Airlines launches second recruitment drive for new cadet pilots

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • Hamburg Süd honoured twice for sustainability
  • Maersk & IBM to form blockchain JV to improve global trade & digitise supply chains
  • RCL offers additional sailing between China & Chennai
  • Capt. Manoj Joshi takes charge as Deputy Conservator, Mormugao Port Trust
  • KICT handles first domestic container rake of Apollo India
  • Mahindra Logistics endeavours to train 10,000 drivers across India under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
  • Leading lines to participate in CTL & BHP 2018

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Leopards transported by Tigers
  • It's the Danes again at DSV Road Germany
  • Leimgruber surrenders to Planzer
  • Collaboration between all parties on single platform
  • Switzerland: more innovation in railfreight sector
  • K Line renames ship management companies
  • Miami air cargo stakeholders discuss e-commerce strategy
  • Honold expanding in northern Germany
  • Antwerp holds the line
  • Long Island: rail track doubling at top speed
  • From Polzug to Duisport Agency
  • First C-130J Super Hercules for France
  • Loxx introduces new linehaul services
  • Kwong for Whitehead at Hactl
  • Over 5 million t of cargo and mail in Hong Kong
  • PSA International with growth in 2017
  • Sweden: greater volumes with fewer trains
  • Tapa certification for P&O Ferrymasters

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • Rolls-Royce mulls sale of commercial marine operations
  • Norwegian fund slams owners for beaching
  • DS Norden raises 2017 forecast as dry bulk and product tanker segments outperform
  • More South Korean shipowners exit market
  • Sanchi spill spreading further in East China Sea
  • PSA taps solar energy at Pasir Panjang Terminal
  • FSL Trust sells second vessel to repay debts
  • Ship attacks in Asian waters up in 2017 as significant incidents fall
  • HHI, SHI chiefs present upbeat picture as orders pick up
  • Tide for ship scrapping turns as steel prices fall

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • The end of 'business as usual' for logistics as digitisation and the disruptors arrive
  • Maersk still weighs in as the world's largest container shipping line
  • PSA reaps reward of partnerships with container lines at Singapore port
  • Analysis: the container shipping industry and its major players in 2018
  • Success on a plate for Amazon Fresh as growth in grocery sales soars
  • 1,300 new jobs promised in plan to transform old coal pit into logistics hub
  • Antwerp achieves fifth consecutive record year for container volumes
  • Samsung shipbuilding will shift to operating profit in 2019, says CEO
  • Mark Whitehead to retire from HACTL as Wilson Kwong steps up

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • MAN: Part-Load Optimization pays off for small bore four-strokes
  • Methanol fuel cells power German excursion vessel
  • Rolls-Royce may sell off commercial marine business
  • Navy officers face charges following destroyer collisions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • Refinery maintenance in Europe and Middle East hurts product tanker rates
    But negative impact is partially offset with consuming nations seeking barrels elsewhere
  • Rolls-Royce considers sale of marine business
    Company review will include moving naval marine and nuclear submarine operations within defence business and to consider whether commercial marine...
  • New EU waste strategy targets port reception rules
    New proposed anti-waste rules oblige all owners to contribute
  • Gothenburg posts record fall in box volumes
    Labour dispute continues to haunt Scandinavia's largest port, as 2017 container throughput declines 19% and ACL halts calls
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk teaming up with IBM to develop blockchain-based products sees the software platform poised to hit the mainstream in the...
  • Box shipping: The big get bigger
    Rise in containership fleet capacity favours the large as leading lines tighten grip
  • WEF says cyber security tops global risks concerns
    Environmental, economic, and geopolitical risk are all major concerns for business, according to the World Economic Forum; however, cyber security...
  • Union Maritime says missing tanker targeted by pirates
    Twenty-two seafarers on board vessel that has been under attack for a week
  • Maritime services can weather Brexit storm
    UK-based maritime professional services will continue to shape the international marketplace no matter what Brexit deal is negotiated
  • Precious says poor communication behind Norway fund decision
    Eighty per cent of all ships are recycled on the Indian subcontinent, what we had done was no different, argues...
  • Lloyd's List summer internship returns for second year
    Applicants sought from final-year graduates across the UK and Europe
  • Sunken Sanchi could be leaking fuel oil
    Chinese maritime authorities sending underwater drones to survey the sunken vessel
  • FSL Trust cuts debt with vessel sale
    Net proceeds from disposal to be used to pay off ship's outstanding loan
  • Cheniere signs LNG supply pact with Trafigura
    Development will provide a lift to the LNG shipping market and boost spot trades
  • DSME in talks over Mangalia yard stake sale to Romania
    Move is a turnaround from original deal with Damen Shipyards
  • SHI chief cautiously optimistic about 2018 outlook
    Nam Joon-Woo says shipbuilding market bottomed out in 2016, with conditions to improve slightly in 2018
  • Teekay Offshore plans unit offering to raise $132m
    Master limited partnership expects the offering to close on January 23 this year
  • Diana Shipping agrees panamax charter deal with Uniper
    Employment expected to bring in $4.6m in gross revenue for minimum charter duration
  • Thomas Miller grows fixed-premium P&I book
    Deal with fellow insurer Navigators targets economies of scale and better customer service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • Carriers, terminals: FMC late-fee policy would yield chaos
  • Ruling improves prospects for BNSF's LA-LB railyard
  • CSX: Network trims will improve service
  • European shippers get Brexit jitters
  • SM Line sets May for new China-US West Coast service
  • India boosts Sri Lanka port infrastructure aid
  • China-Europe rail shippers move from ad hoc to contracts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • GLOP raises $111m in public offering
    The New York-listed company sells 4.6 million shares for fleet expansion.
  • Maritime lawyer Melvin Tublin dies
    Former merchant mariner passes away at age 90.
  • Seacor in offshore vessel deal with Cosco
    New York-listed offshore vessel owner will manage eight new vessels as part of new venture.
  • Nigerian militants post threat to FPSOs
    Main militant group in the oil-rich nation says another wave of actions will be targeted at deep sea operations.
  • Mild winter puts damper on aframax market
    Freight rates for smaller tankers weak relative to year-ago levels due to vessel supply, lack of seasonal factors
  • CSL Group plotting purchase of handysize bulker
    Louis Martel-led shipowner is working on the addition of a Japanese-owned vessel.
  • Trucks destroyed in Stena ro-pax fire
    Crew extinguishes blaze on Stena Britannica at Harwich, UK.
  • Borealis Maritime back in buying mode with boxship double
    UK-based owner has added a pair of ships to its core container fleet.
  • Rolls-Royce could sell marine business
    Strategic review to be carried out due to weak offshore market.
  • Oldendorff steps in as capesize rates continue to retreat
    German firm takes cape on short period deal as physical and paper markets suffer.
  • Tanker taken by pirates, owner confirms
    Union Maritime working to resolve situation involving product carrier off West Africa.
  • OCIMF picks ex-Exxon man for director role
    New director will step in to role held by BP's head of safety and operational risk for shipping.
  • Oceanbulk and Augustea eye Giuseppe Bottiglieri fleet
    Petros Pappas and Raffaele Zagari looking to move on Italian owner's assets.
  • Andromeda crew remanded in custody
    Eight seafarers in court after Greece seized explosives on cargoship.
  • AET newbuilding nets long-term contract with Repsol
    Charter comes to light with vessel set to join the global fleet in coming weeks.
  • Antwerp boasts fifth straight record year
    Key Belgian port boosted by higher oil and boxship volumes.
  • Davos: Cyber and climate change now major business risks
    Poll of 1,000 World Economic Forum members finds rising new concern amid confidence in stronger global economic outlook
  • Nisshin linked to 10 more bulkers in China
    Japanese owner said to have signed up for ultramaxes at Nantong Xiangyu.
  • Morgan Stanley takes leading position in NAT
    Bank now holds stocks worth over $18m in Nordic American Tankers.
  • Socar denies confiscating Palmali tankers
    Azeri oil company also says it has not banned the Turkish owner's vessels from its ports.
  • US navy officers face charges over collisions
    Commanders of warships involved in fatal clashes with cargoships to be court-martialled.
  • JP Morgan charts dry cargo market peak in 12 to 18 months
    Expectation comes as analyst Noah Parquette cuts his capesize rate forecasts for 2020 and 2021.
  • Cargoship refloated off Sweden
    Worden-managed Halland had grounded off Monsteras with pulp cargo.
  • Looking for a handy asset play project?
    Cross-sector analysis by VesselsValue says smaller bulkers could be the way to go.
  • Quadrant fixes new Maersk anchor-handlers
    Two Starfish-class vessels will start work off Western Australia in March.
  • Yangzijiang sets up ship leasing unit
    Chinese yard aiming to capitalise on consolidation trend.
  • Oriental Energy orders VLGC newbuildings
    Chinese group picks Jiangnan Shipyard for new gas carriers.
  • Chinese yard signs contracts for ferries
    Guangdong Jianglong wins deal for two passenger vessels from compatriot.
  • State gives $117m in guarantees for Uljanik yard
    Restructuring finance for Croatian shipbuilder backed by government.
  • Third boxship jumbo job for CSIC
    The northern group of Chinese shipyards says it has now scored jumboisation contracts from all three of Europe's top liner companies.
  • Precious defends demo policy following fund ban
    Thai company says it has done nothing worse than most owners, including those in Scandinavia.
  • Navios Containership confirms latest purchase
    Growing boxship owner expands fleet to 21 vessels of 88,820-teu with latest acquisition.
  • Norway's oil fund excludes shipowners over beaching
    World's largest sovereign wealth fund to steer clear of Evergreen, Precious, KLC and Thoresen.
  • CMA CGM extends Tianjin charter, but cuts rate
    GSL sees rate shrink on ex-OOCL boxship as French liner giant takes it for another eight months.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • SCPA's container volumes rise 9% in 2017
    South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 2.2 million TEUs in 2017, up 9 percent from record 2016 levels, the port authority reported W...
  • Canada lifts temporary speed restriction in Gulf of St. Lawrence
    The temporary, mandatory slowdown for vessels in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence was lifted last Thursday. Transport Canada had implement...
  • Old Dominion to use TCG for container drayage operation
    Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line will implement software provider TCG's Truckload Cost Information System (TL/CIS) for its...
  • KAG implements drivers pay increases
    One of North America's largest bulk transportation and logistics providers said Tuesday that an "overwhelming majority" of its customers is...
  • Samskip, DC ink Brazilian logistics agreement
    Samskip Logistics and freight forwarding company DC Logistics Brasil have inked an agreement to expand Brazilian offerings in sea freight l...
  • OOCL christens last G-Class containership
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) christened the sixth and last in its latest series of 21,413 TEU containerships on Wednesday. Dubbed...
  • Port of LA responds to court's ruling on SCIG project
    The Port of Los Angeles says that it's "pleased" with a recent court ruling regarding a planned on-dock railway, because the ruling refutes...
  • House passes miscellaneous tariff bill
    The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday that promises to eliminate $1.1 billion in import tariffs during the next t...
  • Port of Antwerp's tonnage rises 4.4% in 2017
    The Port of Antwerp handled 223.6 million metric tons of freight in 2017, a 4.4 percent increase and a record freight volume for the fifth ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2018
  • TANKERS: Severe US Gulf Coast weather delays tonnage, pressures freight
    The suspension of pilot services on US Gulf Coast maritime waterways Tuesday due to icy conditions, high winds and rough seas, has resulted in loading delays and lackluster trading on the Americas tanker markets.
  • Bullish fever in equities lifts oil futures higher
    NYMEX February crude fell to $63.50/b at one point, but turned into positive territory and settled at $63.97/b, up 24 cents.
  • INTERVIEW: Broker launches credit service to help buyers with higher costs
    Rising fuel bills in 2020 may cause problems for credit availability.
  • Malta, Piraeus bunker premiums to Med HSFO hit six-week highs
    Bunker fuel premiums in the Mediterranean to high sulfur fuel oil rose at the ports of Piraeus, Greece, and Malta on Tuesday due to a bearish fuel oil market.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Christoffer Ahlqvist joins ScanOcean AB
    ScanOcean AB has appointed Christoffer Ahlqvist as head of trading, the company said Wednesday.
  • European refiners brace for challenges as margins start to slip
    Refiners on verge of run cuts, Margins fall as fuel oil, naphtha weaken sharply.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • South Korea's 2017 crude imports confirm diversification efforts
    Wide EFS, higher Mideast OSP differentials favor US crude intake
  • Singapore cracking margin against Dubai rises 6% on year in 2017
    The cracking margin against Dubai averaged $5.57/b in 2017, compared with an average of $5.24/b in 2016.
  • Oil spill from Iranian tanker Sanchi expands in East China Sea: report
    The tanker carrying around 960,000 barrels of South Pars condensate caught fire on January 6 after a collision with the CF Crystal
  • Republic of Congo seeks imminent OPEC membership
    - Most of the 300,000 b/d output from Congo is exported - Follows OPEC plans by Uganda, South Sudan - Chinese refineries main buyers of oil from Congo

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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
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
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
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