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BRIEFS
May 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC ends Iran service as US re-imposes sanctions
  • Few delivery delays to stop flood of new A-E mega ships
  • Korea's SM Line announces its second service to US
  • South Carolina Ports hit record April, up 3.7pc up to 196,439 TEU
  • Scores of Uber vehicles seized in Cape Town crack down
  • Mother Maersk's calls prompt bounce back at APMT Pipavav
  • OOCL wins HKAEE Gold for top environmental performance
  • Moves to cut legal dwell time mulled in Port of Mumbai
  • Blueflow calls for seafarers to be trained in fuel use, awarenews
  • Liverpool maritime convention to focus on Brexit June 21
  • Air France-KLM buys 31pc of Virgin Atlantic, Delta has 49pc
  • Small Euro airports pitch less congestion than big rivals
  • AirBridgeCargo, PACTL team up to offer pharma, cool chain

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Cabotage law relaxed for ex-im containers
  • Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018
  • Relaxation under Section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, for coastal movement of (a) EXIM Transhipment Containers and (b) Empty Containers
  • SARJAK Container Lines bags 'SME-Empowering India' & ET Now 'Leaders of Tomorrow' awards
  • Pilot implementation of paperless processing under SWIFT - Uploading of supporting documents
  • China, US truce on trade disagreements bring relief to cargo players
  • IVODGA & Tirwin partner to offer IMDG Code training in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Inauguration of new premises in Tyrol
  • Five System Alliance partners integrated
  • Saudi Arabia enhancing position as logistics hub
  • Favourable result for general cargo network
  • Azul cooperating with Smartkargo
  • MOL and Al Madina Logistics to collaborate
  • Uniserve greets new COO
  • Liege line maintenance station certified
  • 240 swap bodies for rail/road transport services
  • Network expansion for Nord Ports in France
  • Retail and consumer sector supports Wincanton
  • New face for Emirates Skycargo in Zurich
  • Parcel cargo express train begins operations in India
  • Unfavourable start for HMM in 2018
  • Alpensped to erase carbon footprint
  • Southern Siberian airport tables ambitious plans

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Gunvor alters course with six-ship order
  • Gas could be the next China story as iron ore, coal forecast to peak, experts say
  • Singapore offshore activity picks up amid cautious optimism
  • Nolan tapped to head TOTE
  • Libyan crude exports stable amid growing tensions
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes Africa expansion
  • Marshall Islands registry keeps faith in South Korea, opens Busan office
  • Baltic Exchange gears up for environmental and financial rule changes

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Will shippers abandon undamaged Maersk Honam boxes after more delay?
  • New association to help shippers use blockchain technology in supply chains
  • US express giants pour cash into technology as e-commerce deliveries boom
  • RHA raps DfT for lack of consultation over new plan for M20 truck queueing
  • Why we may escape US-China trade war, but not turmoil in global trade
  • Customs seizes suspect smuggled goods at Korean Air supplier

Marine Logweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Act aims to reserve portion of U.S. energy exports for U.S. built ships
  • Fure Vinga bunkers LNG in Europe for first time
  • Two more Fjord1 all-electric ferries to have Corvus battery systems
  • Fincantieri uses FREMM frigate visit to push bid for FFG (X) program
  • Knud E. Hansen gets shipyard contract for Grimaldi RO/RO design
  • Gunvor JV inks orders for six product tanker newbuilds
  • Iridium close to ending GMDSS satcom service provider monopoly
  • Wärtsilä marks LNGPac sales milestone
  • Hornbeck closes acquisition of Aries OSV quartet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • MPC Container Ships picks up three more feeders from KG firms
    Oslo-listed outfit takes fleet to 68 in well-starred niche
  • ClearOcean Tankers launched with eye on further growth
    New joint venture backed by Clearlake, Dragnis and Maas Capital starts with six newbuildings in South Korea
  • Supreme Court decision clarifies drug and contraband risk
    Suitable policies available at modest cost, Moore insists
  • Scrubber leasing: a game for trading houses?
    Charterers have an inherent incentive to provide owners financing for scrubber installation as a post-2020 solution for new IMO rules
  • Owner of B Atlantic loses final appeal in long-running drugs case
    Ruling has major implications for interpretation of causation under Institute Clauses
  • Iridium hails maritime distress system decision as 'historic'
    Since the inception of GMDSS in the 1980s there has been only one provider, Inmarsat, the UK-listed satellite service provider
  • Hapag-Lloyd starts consulting staff on job cuts
    Hamburg-based line needs to adapt to new circumstances having changed because of mergers with CSAV and UASC
  • BofA bullish on everything except crude tankers
    Boxships, bulkers and product tankers will enjoy good rate environments in 2018-20 owing to healthy demand, the bank predicts
  • Union calls for 'real' increase in global seafarer wage
    Plea for a review of the only internationally agreed pay floor applied to an entire industry will be made by...
  • Global Ports Holding lands Havana cruise port deal
    London Stock Exchange company will start a 15-year management contract for Havana port in June
  • Guinea bauxite mine strike to hurt dry bulk trades
    Guinea's strike has interrupted bauxite loadings resulting in increased vessel supply in the Asia-Pacific and Atlantic basins
  • MSC applies bunker surcharge amid 30% jump in fuel prices
    "With crude oil hovering around $80 a barrel - the highest level since 2014 - the situation is no longer sustainable without...
  • Up to 20% of shipping may not comply with sulphur cap
    Marine gasoil is seen as the most likely option, with increased demand adding 1.8m b/d in refinery runs
  • China Merchants to integrate Shenzhen port
    After restructuring Chiwan will become the de facto controller of Hong Kong-listed China Merchants Port
  • GoodBulk returns to profit on dry bulk recovery, vessel sale
    Improved rates, despite the seasonally weak first quarter, supported management's view that the capesize market is in the beginning stages...
  • New South Wales Ports to support lower emission vessels
    NSW Ports plans to introduce the incentive scheme by January 1, 2019

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • LA-LB PierPass flat fee still a contention point among stakeholders
  • Virginia port truckers experience glitches with new Navis N4 software
  • E-commerce, fast fashion spark modal shift for clothing imports
  • Infographic: Breaking down the Top 100 US importers and exporters of 2017
  • PSA BMCT terminal gets ad-hoc India-Europe call amid rail pressure

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Charterer scramble boosts Med aframaxes
    Spot rates experience best levels in months, but shipbrokers caution that gains may be short lived.
  • FSL borrows $18m for chemical tankers
    Singapore's First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust also issues $7.25m in debt and seeks extension on debt repayment.
  • Torm sees better market in the offing
    Some cannibalisation from dirty tankers notwithstanding, more signs are pointing up than down for clean tankers.
  • Clarksons calls in Miller to chair pay committee
    Former Standard Chartered executive takes over from ex-UK Athletics boss.
  • MPCC adds boxship trio for $34m
    Reederei Nord and Schulte raided for modern vessels; options for more explored.
  • Diana Shipping secures capesize contract with Koch
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner gets higher pay on latest fix as capesize rates decline from a week ago.
  • GEFO linked to Besiktas tanker quartet
    German owner said to have snapped up four modern vessels from Turkish owner.
  • Wilhelmsen boosts digital drive with Dolittle deal
    Norwegian group buys into start-up backed by former Microsoft men.
  • Knud E Hansen unveils Grimaldi ro-ros
    Danish designer says new vessels will produce no emissions in port.
  • Claus-Peter Offen sells pair of product tankers
    German company believed to have shed two vessels.
  • Bnavios fails in final B Atlantic drugs case appeal
    UK supreme court turns down Italian owner's $20m claim after bulker seized in Venezuela.
  • Gunvor inks largest shipowning move with six newbuildings
    Product tanker order in partnership with Dragnis family and Maas Capital extends growth under Jan Andersen's leadership.
  • Global Ports inks Cuba deal to break into Caribbean market
    Chief executive says landmark deal expected to be followed by more in the region.
  • Franbo Lines returns to profit
    Taiwanese dry cargoship owner cuts costs in first quarter.
  • Emissions regs should make scrapping decisions easier
    ICS chairman Esben Poulsson tells TradeWinds Shipowners forum that new regulations will lead to increased scrapping.
  • Bibby Offshore wins IRM contract
    Multi-million dollar deal will keep OSVs busy into the third quarter.
  • Golden Ocean tipped for rising profit backed by Brazilian exports
    Danske Bank expects bulker owner to beat the market in 2018 after three years in the red.
  • Hornbeck Offshore closes Aries Marine quartet
    US owner confirms deal for four Jones Act vessels is complete.
  • Wisdom Marine bulks up profit
    Taiwanese dry cargo specialist boosted by rising revenue.
  • JP Morgan upgrades Evergreen Marine
    Upgrade comes just a few days after liner company revealed first quarter profit.
  • Essar thwarted in burning bulker cargo case
    UK high court rules owner Agile Holdings must be indemnified from any damage claims.
  • ADNOC and OCP team up on shipping
    Abu Dhabi and Moroccan groups creating JV for fertiliser operations.
  • Shell charters Ostensjo PSV for three years
    Norwegian owner secures term work for vessel in the UK.
  • MSC introduces worldwide emergency bunker surcharge
    Swiss containership giant says fuel prices have risen by almost 70% in less than a year.
  • Singapore vessel arrests hit five-year low
    Improving market conditions contributing to fewer detentions, court records said to show.
  • Japanese yards priced out of bulker market
    Chinese said to have 15-20% cost advantage over neighbours, says shipbroker Affinity (Shipping)

American Shipperweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Damco leases Los Angeles-area logistics center
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary Damco has leased a nearly 1 million-square-foot warehouse complex in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., from Goodm...
  • FMC weighing PierPass revision
    The Federal Maritime Commission is expected to decide later this week whether to allow the dozen container terminal operators in the Ports ...
  • Port of New Orleans growth on the horizon
    Growth is on the horizon at the Port of New Orleans in various lines of business as it nears completion of its master plan . The board of ...
  • Heavy-lift shipping pioneer dies
    Hans Kahn, founder of heavy-lift ocean carrier Jumbo, died Friday in Caesarea, Israel, at the age of 95. Born in 1922, Kahn entered the ma...
  • What's the payoff from terminal automation?
    Although North American terminals are lagging behind in automation compared to their Asian and European counterparts, they may want to more...
  • EU, India file retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
    The European Union and India have filed separate lists of planned tariffs with the World Trade Organization that would target more than $7 ...
  • Intermodal pricing continues to gather steam
    Intermodal rates kept picking up steam in April, growing another 6.6 percent compared to the same month the previous year, the 19th consecu...
  • Truckload rates step on the gas in April
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload rates continued to step on the gas in April, increasing 8.2 percent compared with the same month a year a...
  • Commerce: Keep deposits on cold-rolled steel imports coming
    In an effort to close a backdoor channel for dutiable Chinese steel entering the United States, the Commerce Department said it will contin...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 22, 2018
  • Rotterdam HSFO barge crack at two-month high as demand picks up
    The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge fuel oil crack, buoyed by refinery maintenance, a shortage of components, and stronger demand
  • European LSSR overhang sees crack spread uncouple from that of fuel oil
    An oversupply of low sulfur straight run in Europe has prevented the feedstock crack spread
  • HSFO to move from tight Med into WAF bunker market
    Cracked high sulfur fuel oil was Tuesday heard being booked to move out of the Mediterranean to the West Africa market
  • Major changes needed before US lifts sanctions on Iran: Secretary of State Pompeo
    Pompeo said Monday the US was not looking to renegotiate the JCPOA and offered no support for efforts from allies to broker a revised form of the deal.
  • Steady Cushing crude builds keeping NYMEX WTI rally at bay
    Crude stocks at the NYMEX crude delivery point have increased nine of the last 10 weeks by 9 million barrels to 37.2 million barrels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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.
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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.
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