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BRIEFS
July 18, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong-managed boxship in 3-vessel collision blocking Suez Canal
  • Port of Long Beach has best month ever, up 4.4pc to 752,188 TEU
  • CMA CGM announces Asia-Africa rate hikes and low water surcharge
  • Japan to resume imports of US sheep and goat meat
  • Port of Baltimore breaks records as quarterly box gain rises 14pc
  • Circumstances of WTO report disputed by US and Canada
  • Slow delivery hinders Kenya's duty-free apparel exports to US
  • American trade coalition wants tariffs against Chinese steel racks
  • US Cass truckload line haul index rises to its highest since 2005
  • Scrubbing sulphur exhaust cheapest way to meet emissions rules
  • India trade to reach US$2 billion by 2020: Afghan Ambassador
  • Savannah-Charleston chassis deal said to be price-fixing FMC must end
  • China-Europe air cargo rates expected to rise after surprise slip
  • Ryanair: Lufthansa obstructs attempts to revive Austrian airline
  • Turkish Cargo's growth rate is 7 times higher than the market
  • Emirates bags top pharma honour for the second year running
  • China Southern Airlines starts Sanya, Hainan-London service

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Liberia adopts law amendments in line with new ship finance environment
  • Skeiron Logistics moves 9 moulds from China to India
  • Expanded list of exempt items for handicraft sector
  • Adani Logistics & NYK Auto Logistics (India) announce formation of rail logistics joint venture
  • AIAI welcomes increase in load capacity for heavy vehicles
  • CBIC to observe third refund fortnight to clear pending refunds

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Opportunity from the East

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Current ISO standards will cover low-sulphur bunker blends
  • Surging dry bulk rates send bulker demolition volumes tumbling
  • UK shipping minister refuses to rule out post-Brexit border delays
  • Port state MOUs plan 'letter of warning' sulphur cap campaign
  • Shipowners prioritise environmental technologies over blockchain
  • OSG orders first post-Chapter 11 newbuildings
  • Hyundai HI confirms Capital LNG carrier orders
  • Container-ship fire off Singapore contained after five hours
  • China Merchants signals more investment and stronger ties with Djibouti
  • Shipowners call for US-IMO regulatory alignment
  • Wisdom Marine anticipates higher earnings in 2018
  • South Korean shipbuilders' association wants freeze on steel plate prices

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Volga-Dnepr stuns the market with multi-billion dollar order for Boeing freighters
  • Rail freight specialist VTG rejects €1.5bn Morgan Stanley takeover bid
  • Bullish Panalpina sees H1 profits rise and unveils another perishables investment
  • Boeing gets a boost from air cargo boom as its freighter orderbook bulges
  • Concerns over number of UK shippers signed up for 'trusted trader' status
  • Dover-Calais trade 'facing economic catastrophe' due to Brexit

Marine Logweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • ICS "encouraged" by efforts of IMO sulfur cap working group
  • VIDEO: "Lava bomb" hits Hawaii tour boat
  • Philly Shipyard in non-binding agreement to build two MR tankers
  • NTSB reports on towboat grounding
  • Liberia makes its maritime law lease financing friendly
  • OSG orders two U.S. flag tankers at Korean shipyard
  • Kohler adds Engines Inc. to marine generator distributor network

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • High cape rates to help panamax bulker demand
    With soaring capesize earnings north of $25,000 per day, the dry bulk market may see more splitting of ore cargoes...
  • DNB embarks on transformation into deal facilitator from lender
    Big book matters less than right clients as DNB develops more sustainable business models in line with industry trends
  • OSG orders two non-Jones Act MR tankers
    New York-listed owner books two product carriers with scrubbers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for $75m
  • Liberia registry says lease change will boost China links
    Shake-up will strengthen Beijing ties, says Bergeron
  • Slowing Chinese economy and trade war impact shipping prospects
    Analysts are concerned that China's economy would weaken further this year amid pressure on exports due to the ongoing trade...
  • Southampton port upgrade enters next phase
    The new terminal will provide storage for a further 3,000 vehicles
  • Diamantidis expands suezmax armada amid flurry of Toisa deals
    Greek owner's dry wing takes fourth kamsarmax bulker as former Callimanopulos tanker newbuildings take their turn in the shop window
  • Panalpina posts double-digit profit growth
    Ocean freight segment breaks even under tight cost controls
  • New York unveils $100m plan to boost maritime infrastructure
    The $100m investment will be directed towards modernising marine terminals as well as building new barging operations, while reactivating under-used...
  • Djibouti offers compensation to end DP World dispute
    The Djibouti government seized DCT from DP World in February citing 'poor performance'
  • Capital orders LNG quartet from HHI for $743m
    The vessels are to be delivered by the end of June 2021
  • Shipowners see emissions technology as driver of change over next five years
    Blockchain hype is failing to convince shipowners as they focus instead on the impending sulphur cap 2020 deadline, survey finds
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO warned on safety concerns linked to sulphur limit | EU and China pledge environmental co-operation in the IMO |...
  • Fire hits VLCC as Gadani resumes scrapping
    All workers on board were rescued with no injuries reported
  • Jinhui sells old bulker to Chinese owner amid tightening emission rules
    Vessel is scheduled for delivery between July 17 and August 10 this year
  • Rio Tinto reports surge in second-quarter iron ore shipments
    Rio expects shipment in 2018 to be at the upper end of its existing guidance range of 330m to 340m...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Why tight US trucking capacity isn't going away soon
  • Rising cargo volume spurs Baltimore to move chassis pool
  • Tariffs expose US shippers to higher chassis, container costs
  • New APL service to test expedited demand on trans-Pacific
  • NYK, Adani form rail joint venture for India auto-handling
  • China Merchants to revamp old port of Djibouti

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Pacific Drilling proposes new restructuring plan
    Drilling company submits improved scheme to straighten out finances under Chapter 11 after receiving four extensions for creditor mediation.
  • Owners face long scrubber queue for 2020
    Largest manufacturers booked through end of next year as rush of shipowners want scrubbers ahead of 2020.
  • Liberia eases ship financing regulations
    Liberian maritime law to allow lease financing structures to be recorded as mortgages.
  • Philly Shipyard tips two Jones Act MR orders
    Leading yard for US-compliant trading vessels says it's in early stages on new order.
  • Norden ties up MR from Maersk Tankers
    Time charter extends Danish owner's growth efforts.
  • Capesize spot earnings rise to year high
    Buoyed by strong Chinese demand and Brazilian production, capesize earnings clock $25,600 per day
  • Nisshin Shipping gets firm price for kamsarmax brace
    Brokers believe the two ships have been bought by a Greek owner.
  • Seaspan closes on $250m Fairfax bet
    Toronto investor finalises first tranche of warrants deal in larger investment that will reach $1bn aimed at consolidation, growth.
  • Offshore VLCC exports in works for US Gulf
    Energy logistics terminal says the offshore facility will mitigate the need for lightering.
  • Norwegian rig strike hits OSV sector
    PSV demand plunges, while platform moves are on hold for anchor-handlers.
  • Japanese shipowner tied to capesize order
    Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said to be recipient of contract.
  • Sunken wellboat Seikongen brought upright
    Salvor Ardent completes first stage of vessel removal in Chile.
  • SolstadFarstad, Havila clinch seven OSV deals
    Norwegian owners fix and extend charters in Brazil, Egypt, Australia and elsewhere.
  • Owners say emissions technology key to the future
    Reed Smith survey shows blockchain not seen as main driver of change over next five years.
  • Yang Ming upgrades Indonesian run
    Four 4,350-teu ships to be deployed on service from China.
  • Blystad's OHT inks potential four-ship order
    Norwegian owner signs for firm wind farm ship at CMHI in China, with three options.
  • OSG behind Mipo product tanker order
    US owner confirms $74m contract at South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Prosafe lands Brazilian accommodation contract
    Oslo-listed Prosafe has secured a 200-day deal for one of its accommodation units in Brazil. The Safe Concordia will work for MODEC, supporting its FPSO operations. The deal starts in September and includes a 15-day option. Jesper Kragh Andresen, Prosafe CEO, said: "We have a good track-record of providing gangway connected accommodation services to both spread and turret-moored FPSOs, and we w
  • North Sea AHTS spot fleet grows again
    Returning Dof and Swire vessels joining "already packed" UK market.
  • HHI confirms Marinakis LNG newbuildings
    Four firm ships worth $744m confirmed by the world's largest shipbuilder.
  • Collision chaos in the Suez Canal
    Three bulkers and two boxships involved in Sunday smash-up on busy Egyptian waterway.
  • Steelmakers tell South Korean shipyards to cough up more cash
    South Korean steelmakers reject request by the country's shipbuilders to put a freeze on steel plate prices.
  • Asia Fund Space pulls out of Ezra restructuring deal
    Distressed Singaporean offshore player heads back to the drawing board after investor backs out of buy-in deal.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • USTR accepting input on planned $200 billion in China tariffs
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday officially opened the comment period for planned 10 percent additional tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods from China in 2017 import value, pursuant to that agency's investigation concluded in March under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which found that China engages in unfair commercial practices including forced technology transfer
  • Antwerp volumes surge on record container cargoes
    The Port of Antwerp handled 118.6 million metric tons of cargo during the first half of 2018, an increase of 6.5 percent from the same six-month period last year and a new record for the port, according to the latest data from the Antwerp Port Authority.
  • WTO agriculture discussions reignited
    World Trade Organization agriculture discussions have moved into a substantive discussion phase, as members discussed five new proposals during a special session Monday of the WTO Informal Committee on Agriculture, including one from the U.S. that calls for reciprocal tariff reductions, according to a Geneva trade official.
  • NYC lays out $100 million infrastructure overhaul
    New York City will invest $100 million to overhaul its aging freight infrastructure in an effort to create a more efficient supply chain network, reduce road congestion, reduce the environmental impact of cargo shipping and create jobs.
  • Truckstop.com grabs Grizella
    Truckstop.com, which began in 1995 as the first internet-enabled load board, has acquired Grizella.
  • Commerce affirms pipe fittings from China dumped
    The Commerce Department reached a final determination in its antidumping investigation of certain cast iron soil pipe fittings from China that such products are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, Commerce announced Tuesday.
  • Pilot Freight buys Manna
    Pilot Freight Services has acquired Manna Freight Systems, based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, to expand its position in the final-mile delivery space.
  • Rickenbacker beefs up livestock handling
    Columbus, Ohio-based cargo airport Rickenbacker International has completed a six-month, $423,000 renovation of its animal transport facility.
  • Panalpina's Q2 profit climbs
    Panalpina, an international freight forwarding and logistics company, recorded a consolidated profit of CHF 19.5 million (U.S. $19.6 million) for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 10.8 percent year-over-year, according to the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 17, 2018
  • Amid Trump's OPEC criticism, US senator introduces NOPEC bill
    A key Republican senator is pushing a bill that could revoke the sovereign immunity of the world's biggest oil producers, an effort which could further strain relations between the US and OPEC and may impact future global oil flows and energy sector investments.
  • ICE Brent settles higher as liquidation pressure eases
    ICE September Brent led the oil complex in a slight rebound Tuesday, settling 32 cents higher at $72.16/b. The turnaround comes on the heels of a selloff saw the prompt Brent contract shed nearly $10/b since the beginning of July.
  • Falling oil complex prompts flurry of Med HSFO buying
    The recent precipitous declines in crude oil prices have sparked a flurry of buying activity for high sulfur fuel oil in the Mediterranean region, sources said Tuesday.
  • Jan De Nul launches low-emission vessel in China
    Luxembourg-headquartered Jan De Nul, a global company engaged in dredging and marine construction activities, has launched a low-emission vessel -- the Diogo Cao -- in China, the company said.
  • Singapore's MPA issues circular to deter piracy and armed robbery
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a circular Monday alerting ships to take precautions to deter piracy in high risk areas in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Red Sea.
  • Shipping traffic delayed in Suez Canal on ship grounding, collisions: sources
    At one point, there were seven ships stuck behind the grounded MV Aeneas.
  • PetroChina attempts to salvage joint refinery project with Venezuela's PDVSA
    It highlights China's failing downstream projects that were planned with PDVSA, jeopardizing over $50 billion of Beijing's loans.
  • US' OSG, South Korea's Hyundai ink deal for tankers with scrubbers
    The tankers are scheduled for delivery to OSG in the second half of 2019, ahead of the IMO 2020 rule.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Putin says Russia, US may work together on global oil market regulation
    Putin and Trump answered questions after meeting privately for more than two hours in Helsinki.
  • Japan-bound propane cargo diverted to San Diego for maintenance: trade
    Petredec bought the cargo from Unipec in Houston on a cost and freight basis, market sources said.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- 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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