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BRIEFS
October 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM sets FAK rates from North Europe to Asia from November
  • Shipping majors seek ban on sulphur fuel possession without scrubbers
  • New gates at New York/Jersey port cut turn times for reefers in half
  • China to scale down subsidies for Europe-bound freight trains
  • Panama Canal sees FY2018 tonnage hit record 442.1 million tons
  • Toolkits to assess emissions from ships now available from UN's IMO
  • EU enlists Asia in joint anti-Trump communique on trade and climate
  • Mariners' Club holds charity night to raise money for seafarers in HK
  • Call for Germany and Taiwan to jointly boost their logistics industries
  • Ex-Air Canada passenger chief wins union deal as CEO for Air France-KLM
  • Cathay ups cargo 1.7pc in September, but passengers volume slips 1pc
  • Turkish Cargo to take up space at Istanbul airport's new mega cargo hub

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd establishes Marine Fuel Recovery mechanism
  • ICTSI to build new berths in Manila to handle mega ships
  • IMO rolls out ship & port toolkits to tackle maritime emissions
  • IMX now has an enhanced service network
  • Milaha initiates major digital transformation with Oracle Cloud
  • MOL launches ICT-based project for safer, cleaner transport
  • MPA & partners sign agreementsfor 3D printing facility & applications in maritime sector
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-Latin & South America direct services
  • Pérez y Cía acquires Caribbean Feeder Services
  • SCFI spot rates mixed
  • Amendment in SION A-1486
  • JNPT SEZ allots land to 10 successful bidders in second round
  • New ports on JNPT's radar, says Nitin Gadkari
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority, ABN AMRO & Samsung SDS launch container logistics blockchain pilot
  • Air cargo industry must grow at 12.9 pc annually to achieve national aviation policy target, says study
  • Shipping Ministry plans to undertake works worth over INR 2 trillion under the Sagarmala project in Maharashtra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanded transport operation in France
  • Ryder expands last-mile delivery network
  • New commissioner at port of Oakland
  • More goods by rail and inland waterway
  • Port of Ystad awaiting EU funding
  • Atran leases two B737-800 freighters
  • Euroairport welcomes new president
  • First B747F touches down in Rostock
  • Meyer & Meyer acquires 100% of WKS
  • Hybrid drive in the Baltic Sea on the rise
  • Wolfsburg: expansion boosts efficiency
  • AIT Worldwide acquires Worldfresh Express
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bovermann to wear two hats at once
  • Stepping up Netherlands-Italy rail service
  • Ports of Açu and Houston take common approach
  • New Chengdu - Cairo connection starts today

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Box booking portal Inttra sold to E2open
  • Dry bulk buoyed by raw materials outlook
  • DZ Bank to sell off shipping and transport arm
  • Owners split on sulphur cap extension
  • Sulphur cap will squeeze reefership capacity
  • Negligence suspected in Oldendorff vessel bridge brush
  • AVIC in talks to sell its shipbuilding and shipping businesses
  • Sembmarine secures Teekay contract for laid-up FPSO unit
  • Daitoh Trading orders five chemical tankers from Fukuoka and Usuki
  • Consolidated Marine Management orders two VLGCs at HHI
  • ENN Energy orders China's first LNG bunkering vessel

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Container booking platform INTTRA becomes latest takeover for E2Open
  • 'HMRC can handle post-Brexit declarations, port infrastructure is the bottleneck'
  • Dallas/Fort Worth and ADP combine to tap rising air cargo between Asia and Latin America
  • Schiphol Airport group eyes revamp of domestic cargo strategy
  • Trump pulls US out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries
  • World's longest sea bridge opens in China, for freight
  • Air France ends costly pay stand-off with unions
  • JMHC Logistics eyes accreditation for its driver training academy

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • VIDEO: Crowley christens first of two LNG fueled ConRo ships
  • Metal Shark Alabama books towboat order
  • Solstad Offshore in talks with lenders
  • Armed security team repels pirate attack on Golden Ocean bulker
  • Hurricane-hit Eastern puts employees at top of recovery priorities
  • Sembcorp Marine wins Petrojarl Varg FPS0 life extension contract
  • Med Marine adds sixth Schottel-propelled, RAmparts tug
  • Scrubber-fitted bulkers may have early advantage, says MSI
  • Maritime salvage: Bigger ships, bigger challenges
  • Methanol promising fuel to cut CO2 emissions

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • US steps in to back experience-building phase after 2020
    Data-gathering proposal by the biggest flag states and shipping associations handed huge boost as US throws its weight behind an...
  • Scorpio Bulkers trims losses as rates increase
    The company posted $5.3m in adjusted net losses in 2018, compared with $40.5m in the first nine months of 2017
  • UK's coastguard agency raises fees
    The fee increases that take effect on November 13 mark the first rise in such prices to have taken place...
  • Noble Group files recognition proceeding in US
    Investors voted to 'back the business and management team with significant new capital' in September
  • IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023
    The IMO has approved a programme to develop GHG reduction measures until 2023 under a three-pronged approach
  • UK maritime leaders join trade delegation to US
    UK businesses expected to attend the event include shipowners, law firms, port operators and manufacturers
  • Pressure on lines for Asia-Europe prices to fall
    Drewry's World Container Index climbed last week, but gains were mostly made on transpacific lanes
  • ENN orders LNG bunkers ship at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Deal comes two months after government in Beijing made a proposal to promote the use of liquefied natural gas as...
  • J. Lauritzen hires new head for dry bulk unit
    Niels Josefsen, who joins from Torvald Klaveness, will start his new role on December 1
  • Blue Ocean Maritime delays London listing
    Shipping fund had been targeting $250m through the issuance of 250m shares
  • IMO needs to prove it can be trusted over 2020, says Lim
    IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim acknowledges sulphur cap safety concerns but warns the challenge is consistent implementation of the rules
  • Tariffs on soyabeans reconfigure the dry bulk shipping map
    Since China put a 25% import tariff into effect on US soyabeans in July, there have been sweeping changes in...
  • US supply chain company acquires INTTRA
    Deal to take over online freight booker will give INTTRA's carrier and freight forwarder customers visibility of supply chain requirements
  • Transpacific rates driven by capacity cuts rather than demand
    Little evidence of cargo front-loading on transpacific ahead of tariff rises, but fourth quarter could still give room for growth
  • Coatings weigh heavier on contracts
    Shipowners need to question shipbuilders' choice of vessel coatings because builders will almost always pick the cheapest product that claims...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO agrees emissions measures, but balks at 2023 target | Key questions for MEPC 73 | Cargill aims to charter...
  • AVIC ponders disposal of shipping-related business
    Company's trading and logistics business, which includes ship and mechatronics engineering operation, posted a segment loss of Yuan472.7m in the...
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $166m FPSO contract from Teekay
    The project is scheduled to be completed by July 2020
  • Bulkers without scrubbers 'will become uncompetitive'
    A two-tier market will reward early adopters with higher time charter rates and asset values as cost of low sulphur...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports partners MSC for blockchain pilot project
    The system was developed internally, compared to others who have pulled in major IT partners
  • Seattle and Tacoma see progress on federal funding for dredging projects
    The bill authorises the design and construction to deepen Seattle's East and West Waterways, $29m in matching federal funds to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Mexico truck rules, port congestion boost KCS volume
  • Inland Distribution 2018: News, intelligence, analysis
  • Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index rises in October
  • Low-sulfur fuel to dominate ocean container contracting
  • Chennai port growth dampened by Maersk shift to Ennore
  • US shippers urged to pressure Congress on tariff relief
  • Breakbulk industry raises funds for medical cause
  • INTTRA to be acquired by manufacturer-focused software provider

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers narrows losses
    New York-listed bulker player sees higher revenue but misses Wall Street consensus amid $2m write-off in financing costs.
  • Talk of $200,000 per day charter sweeps LNG market
    Brokers say huge rate agreed on a vessel as tonnage pool evaporates.
  • Inttra signs out with sale to E2open
    Online bookings system developed by container lines is sold to larger supply chain network software provider.
  • No anchor-handlers working in Norway
    Rates set to drop with North Sea fleet awaiting work as rig-move activity plummets.
  • Sailors' Society honours pastor Chacko's life with vow to 'pursue his vision'
    The Sailors' Society's 200th anniversary celebrations continued with the annual ING wine-tasting evening, during which tributes were paid to pastor Joseph Chacko and his wife, Leena, who both died in a road accident earlier this year. Joseph was the society's regional superintendent for India and his vision - during his lifetime - was to see a seafarers' centre in every port. Sailors' Society ch
  • Share buyout puts control of NorthCape in staff hands
    External investor sell-up emerges as finance house unveils profitable annual numbers
  • 11 missing after cargoship sinks
    Search on off China's Liaoning province following loss of sand carrier.
  • Owners' body calls for merger of HMM and SM Line
    KSA vice chairman wants Korean lines to combine to compete with European rivals.
  • JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal
    JP Morgan is said to have made a profitable asset play in the sale of two capesize bulker newbuildings to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. US brokers said the bank has sold the 180,000-dwt Hull No 1460 and Hull No 1461 for nearly $49.3m each. JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations The ships are set for delivery in 2019 and have already been named True Valor and True V
  • Latsis orders VLGC duo at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek shipowner books first newbuildings in four years.
  • First Ichthys LNG cargo loaded and ready to roll
    Inpex's delayed new Australian project finally starts up
  • Atlantic Bulk tops up ultramax fleet
    Greek owner tied to purchase of modern Japanese-controlled ship.
  • Judge rejects D'Amico claim that Nikka stalled lawsuit
    Update: A federal judge denies Italian shipowner's ongoing request to order Primera affiliate to prove ownership of a bulker in a long-standing forward freight agreement lawsuit.
  • Mamancochet wins payout before sanctions window slams shut
    UK court speeds up ruling in steel cargo theft row with insurer Aegis ahead of Trump's November deadline on Iranian deals.
  • Marinakis linked to secondhand aframax purchase
    Greek tycoon said to have added to his fleet in deal which reflects firming tanker values.
  • UK's MCA increases fees for first time in more than 10 years
    Coast guard agency says hike will allow for extra investment in services.
  • Schulte denies tanker crew arrested after 'Gucci' cocaine found
    Venezuelan authorities hold Jose Progress as probe continues into drugs find.
  • Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen
    Niels Josefsen comes in as chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers.
  • German lenders finance new Hapag cruiseship
    KfW and Commerzbank funding third expedition vessel at Vard.
  • Greek golf weekend defies bad weather
    Cyclone Zorbas could not dampen the competitive spirit as nearly 200 shipping executives arrived in Greece for the Greek Maritime Golf weekend in the south-western Peloponnese. Thomas Miller's 'Play for Pink' proves another success Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit On the Saturday, gales battered the Costa Navarino resort, where the annual event was taking place
  • VLGC boost from Marcus Hook faces more delays
    Energy Transfer reportedly expects to fully complete the construction of the Mariner East 2 system only in 2020.
  • Wilson says premiums unlikely to rise despite mounting pressure
    London-based broker Wilson Europe predicts members of the International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs will choose to freeze premiums for next year, but it says pressure is mounting for change. Wilson Europe cautions over P&I clubs' Lloyd's exposure Setting out its forecasts in a report, the P&I broker says overall the group's underwriting performance in the past year has been poor, maske
  • Aframax market catches fire as winter warming arrives
    Caribbean cargoes driving upturn with rates well above 2018 averages.
  • NOC denies tanker terminal protest
    Libyan oil company says no demonstrations at Hariga despite claims from Obeidi tribe.
  • Bourbon bags Portuguese wind farm deal
    French owner to install three turbines off Viana do Castelo.
  • SK scales back VLCC and VLGC scrubber plans
    South Korean owner to instal EGCS on 18 tankers and LPGCs.
  • Noble Group files Chapter 15 papers as it seeks restructuring
    Debt for equity swap and $800m in new financing form part of plan.
  • Oldendorff ship bashes Japanese bridge
    Water cut off as Erna Oldendorff hits crossing and pipeline near Yanai City.
  • NYK's Ninja to detect potential engine problems
    New software to provide early warnings from combustion chambers.
  • Golden Ocean capesize fights off pirate attack
    Security team exchanges fire in sustained battle with gunmen in skiff off Somalia.
  • BW Group seals long-term charters for two LNG newbuilds
    Pavilion Energy will double its LNG carrying capacity with deal for two MEGI vessels.
  • Dalian Shipbuilding books LNG bunker tanker newbuilding
    Vessel will be deployed at Zhoushan International LNG terminal following delivery in mid-2020.
  • AVIC confirms talks underway over future of yards
    Singapore-listed arm says discussions are on-going, but that no definitive agreements has been made.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • ShaleTech formed to expand energy sector offerings
  • Crowley christens LNG-powered El Coqui
  • Oakland's TraPac terminal open at night for truckers
  • U.S., Argentina hold second trade council meeting
  • E2open acquires INTTRA to streamline information flow
  • IMO helping countries reduce ship, port emissions
  • GlobalTranz's growth remains in high gear
  • Commerce taking hard look at softwood subsidies
  • Cold chain rules OK'd for U.S., Philippines trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: WTI settles in widest contango since September 2017
    An afternoon increase in oil prices failed to erode the contango structure in US crude futures, and prompt-month NYMEX WTI settled at the widest discount to second-month levels since September 2017
  • Guyana could rub shoulders with oil producing elite
    Guyana is seen as the hottest spot for oil explorers, raising the question as to whether this optimism is based in reality
  • Drilling slowdown likely in final six weeks of the year, but 2019 looks bright: Halliburton CEO
    Upstream operators could wind up the year's activity programs earlier than usual as they prepare for more activity next year
  • European bunker market tightens, supply constraints may linger
    Tight product availability -- particularly for RMG 380 CST bunker fuel -- plagued the Northwest European bunker market last week as tightness from the high sulfur fuel oil market spilled into the bunker market
  • Belgian Oilchart International offers clarification on industrial waste scandal
    Belgian bunker seller Oilchart has published a clarification on its position regarding a judicial investigation amid reports in the Belgian media that the company was linked to sales of industrial waste from Curacao as bunker fuel in Europe
  • IMO must advance heavy fuel oil ban in Arctic shipping: Clean Arctic Alliance
    Discussions regarding impact assessments at MEPC 73 must support progression towards the ban, Prior said.
  • Taiwan's CPC to suspend marine fuel oil supply at Taichung
    An unexpected fuel oil pipeline maintenance has resulted in the suspension of supplies.
  • Hong Kong LSMGO hits new high ahead of Pearl River Delta's sulfur cap in Jan
    "Sinopec's spot offer is high, that's why prices didn't come down," a supplier said.
  • FUTURES: Oil stable amid mild build in US rig data; supply concerns
    "We feel that the market is taking the supply risks too lightly at present and expect oil prices to rise in the coming weeks," Commerzbank analysts 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:
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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
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