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BRIEFS
October 24, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 20,119-TEU Cosco Shipping Sagittarius named - 9th of 9-ship series
  • Rotterdam study says just-in-time arrivals can result in big savings
  • Savannah containers up 12pc to 364,090 TEU as ro-ro rises 37.6pc
  • Brent oil hits $80.26 as Iran sanctions loom, giving shipping fuel jitters
  • Danish Shipping lobby seeks standardised data requirements at EU ports
  • Liverpool docks Cosco 868-TEUer, deeming it vital to port development
  • Wallem takes charge of first pure car & truck carrier under Japanese flag
  • INTTRA's network expands with the link up of Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines
  • EPA and CARB targets Volvo trucks for breaking US air pollution law
  • Drewry creates low sulphur cost-impact calculator ahead of IMO rule
  • LATAM opens in London, offers Europe, and touts Brazil as pharma base
  • UK's Chapman Freeborn expands presence in Canada with GTA partnership
  • CORE enhances cargo tracking, boosts security and performance

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • INTERCARGO meet discusses dry bulk sector & the critical challenges that lie ahead
  • Maersk begins port operations at Ennore, Tamil Nadu
  • Trends in the maritime transport landscape
  • Capesize vessel calls at Kolkata Port Anchorage
  • Logistics industry projected to be worth $ 215 billion by 2020-21: Report
  • NTC Logistics successfully moves heavy lift consignment from VOC Port
  • Procedure to be followed in cases of manufacturing or other operations undertaken in bonded warehouses under Section 65 of the Customs Act
  • Sanjvik Terminals' ICD/PFT Bawal on the growth path
  • India & Uzbekistan to start work on preferential trade agreement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Keeping Libyan goods in the air
  • Overnight deliveries to cost more
  • Plum blossom and carbon fibre
  • XPO logistics platform for gardening retailer
  • Expanded last mile transport service for energy branch
  • Good prospects for Britannia in 2019/2020
  • Bowing out of the port of Rotterdam
  • Growing shipping investments by MPCC
  • Express train to carry Russian food to China
  • New majority shareholder for Quickmail
  • Full integration of Etihad Cargo management platform
  • Schoass for e-freight
  • Logistics "leg-up" for Australia's southernmost airport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • First positive balance for Geodis' new rail-road service
  • Taking the multimodal way to Chile
  • Inttra takeover by E2open: End of evolutionary path
  • South Carolina Ports to welcome new CEO

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • Box trades flagging, tonnage struggling
  • Gunvor goes for two more LR2 tankers at Daehan
  • HMM latest liner operator to add fuel surcharge
  • Minerva Marine behind LNG carrier order at Samsung HI
  • Martin Brown leaves Ince & Co for Stephenson Harwood
  • Container ships head to Bangladesh as Indian rupee slides
  • JP Morgan buys MSC-chartered box ship and flips two Capesizes

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • Forwarders must act smarter to prevent peak cargo congestion, says Heathrow
  • MPC eyes expansion into wider markets with purchase of bigger box ships
  • Market uncertainty impacts DP World volumes, but 'we stay on track'
  • Pessimism in the air as the IMO pushes for reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • Analysis: this week, an interims spectacular, starring UPS, Panalpina and DSV
  • Boeing predicts need for 3,260 freighters by 2037
  • Air cargo innovator Saskia van Pelt quits Schiphol

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • Furuno-equipped VIMS research vessel now at its home berth
  • Scrubbers boost Wärtsilä order intake
  • VIDEO: Saab and Damen to develop Expeditionary Submarine
  • WinGD establishes Engineering Center in Shanghai
  • Colonna's wins $7.9 million USNS Spearhead contract
  • MAN launches electrical turboblower for EGR systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • Support for experience building phase to sulphur regulation roll out grows at IMO
    Debate over the future of the sulphur cap continues to dominate proceedings inside the IMO this week, but support is...
  • Brussels clears CMA CGM's Containerships deal
    Commission find no competition concerns in French carrier's acquisition of Finnish shortsea operator
  • IMO pushes ahead with 2020 fuel carriage ban
    The Marine Environment Protection Committee has green-lighted the ban and final adoption is expected to come on Friday
  • Seafarers are still waiting to get cyber security training
    Seafarer unions, class, technology vendors and shipmanagers all highlight that seafarers need more cyber security training
  • Trade spats not such a disaster for shipping
    Shipping needs its opportunists to think short-term, act swiftly, take risks. For them, the uncertainty of trade spats are what...
  • Winterthur Gas & Diesel setting up new Shanghai engineering centre with CSSC unit
    The Swiss company is setting up a new engineering centre in partnership with China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute, a unit...
  • Lloyd's List Global Shipping Awards: Congratulations to the finalists
    Winners of this year's Lloyd's List Global Shipping Awards will be revealed on December 11 at the Hilton in London
  • Bulker damaged after hitting bridge in Japan
    The vessel's crane and mast appear to have been damaged, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence
  • Box carriers 'held back by manual and analogue processes'
    Carriers are trapped in a 'prisoner's dilemma' of needing to compete with rival's ship orders instead of investing in services
  • Union declares container terminal a 'Port of Convenience'
    MUA claims increased working hours could lead to injuries and plans to put pressure on Philippines-based operator to improve conditions
  • Ichthys ships first LNG cargo to Japan
    Arctic Securities says the shipment bodes will for LNG shipping because growth in liquefaction capacity will be a key driver for...
  • Multiport celebrates 40 years of agency service
    Multiport, the not-for-profit ship agency network, held its AGM in London earlier month, alongside its 40th anniversary celebrations. Ivan Vallejo was...
  • Daily Briefing
    US will back experience-building phase after 2020 | IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023 | IMO needs to prove...
  • Wärtsilä driven by equipment sales in third quarter as scrubber demand rises
    Current order book for 2018 made up mainly of equipment deliveries
  • Overstaying cargo also a risk, Clyde & Co warns squabbling traders
    Detention and demurrage charges can quickly add up and the situation could be exacerbated in the case of lower value...
  • China opens world's longest sea bridge
    Bridge is expected to provide an alternative to the current barging services that connect Hong Kong's port with the Pearl...
  • BW Group clinches new charter deals for two LNG newbuilds
    Both the LNG newbuild vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2019 and 2020
  • Shortage of LNG vessels creates uncertainty for natural gas markets, says IEA
    LNG shipping demand is forecast to overtake supply in 2023, unless new orders are placed in coming months

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • Inland Distribution Conference 2018: News and analysis
  • Slideshow: Top US steel ports weather tariffs
  • US truck, intermodal rates hitting peaks before deceleration
  • Air cargo rates to edge up through 2019
  • US truck driver solo offer of $80k underscores persistent scarcity
  • US West Coast gets creative to handle mega-ship pressure

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2018
  • UK maritime officials visit to talk post-Brexit trade
    Delegation comes to New York to look at a possible free trade agreement between island nation and United States.
  • Primera affiliate asks to throw out d'Amico lawsuit
    Nikka Finance files motion after judge denies d'Amico Dry's repeated requests for papers proving ownership of a drybulk carrier.
  • Top Ships hit by new SEC queries
    Greek owner says it is cooperating with two fresh subpoenas as US continues probe into Kalani Investments stock sales.
  • Bugbee turns to baseball for tanker investment pitch
    Scorpio president throws out new explanation for Scorpio Bulkers' purchase of stock in sibling.
  • Diana Shipping extends post-panamax charter
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner expects to earn $4.4m on prolonging charter with German commodities player.
  • Hoegh LNG's latest FSRU charterer unmasked
    Trading house Gunvor has been named as the charterer of Hoegh LNG's floating storage and regasification unit Hoegh Gallant (built 2014). A spokesman for Hoegh confirmed to TradeWinds that the FSRU has been chartered to Clearlake Shipping, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based trader. A rate has yet to emerge and it is unclear as to whether Gunvor intends to use the FSRU as a trading vessel or make use
  • EU clears CMA CGM's Containerships takeover
    Commission approves French line's deal for Finnish short-sea operator.
  • MPC Capital snaps up $42m boxship trio
    German investor adds three vessels on behalf of international investor; shipping assets hit $2.6bn.
  • P&O ship dumped waste water in Great Barrier Reef
    Australian senate hears 27,000 litres discharged in protected park.
  • Uljanik: bankruptcy not an option
    Yard CEO says liquidation inevitable if restructuring or strategic investment fails.
  • Master, officer suspended after ro-pax grounding
    Red Funnel removes bridge team after UK collision with yachts.
  • Formosa Plastics drip feeds another LR1 to S&P market
    Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC) has put another LR1 product tanker on the sales block after selling two vessels in the same class less than a month ago. The Taiwanese shipowner - a shipping arm of Formosa Plastics Group - is inviting bids from interested buyers to be submitted for the 74,800-dwt FPMC P Glory (built 2009) by the end of this month, brokers said. "Several buyers will offer by t
  • Interocean buys sixth post-panamax bulker
    Argentine shipowner Interocean has bought its sixth post-panamax vessel in just over three years as it continues to expand its bulker fleet. US brokers said the 93,000-dwt Scotian Express (built 2011) has been purchased from Dutch owner Vroon for $16.7m. Neither company responded to requests for comment. Another pair of former Conti bulkers hits the buffers Private equity-backed Interocean has
  • Gotland buys first bulker for conversion into tanker
    Swedish owner also sells three tankers and four OSVs, while adding two MRs, in deals with d'Amico, Team Tankers and Wisby.
  • Polarcus fleet fully booked in fourth quarter
    Middle East owner adds South East Asian seismic survey contract.
  • Swire teams with Bolero for Cargill trades
    Owner carries out first grain shipment using electronic bills of lading.
  • Hunter Group 'increasingly attractive' M&A target
    Carnegie's call comes as it raises short-term VLCC rate forecasts.
  • HMM selling $878m of bonds
    Expanding Korean owner's state backer KDB buying big debt issue.
  • Captain Moll takes the helm at MAIB
    UK appoints new chief inspector of marine accidents.
  • Swedbank's impairments drop to $13m
    Third quarter also sees profit rise for Swedish shipping lender.
  • Pacific Drilling unit finds work in Nigeria
    Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has found work for one of its idle units. Nigerian Agip Exploration has chartered the Pacific Bora for one firm well with two options, beginning next month, a statement said. Idan Ofer strikes key deal with Pacific Drilling bondholders Paul Reese, chief executive of Pacific Drilling, said the deal follows fresh employment for the Pacific Santa Ana in Mauritania and
  • Britannia boss explains mutual's decision to freeze 2019 premiums
    Andrew Cutler says cash-rich clubs cannot yet justify a rise in rates despite negative market trends
  • Scrubbers and lending are focus of debate in Greece
    The debate about scrubbers and upcoming environmental rules dominated much of the discussion at the latest Marine Money event in Greece, as is often the case at shipping-themed events these days. Powerful and influential players such as Theodore Veniamis, head of the Union of Greek Shipowners, aired their views on the matter in front of about 400 delegates gathered at the Hilton hotel in central
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets takes full control of LPG carrier
    London-listed shipowner quick to set fresh round of capital to work.
  • Global Marine's 29-ship fleet up for sale
    New York group examining strategic alternatives for OSV player.
  • Solstad seeks more cash as winter looms
    OSV giant starts talks with lenders to boost liquidity ahead of "challenging" period.
  • Wartsila: 2019 scrubber deliveries nearly sold out
    Marine chief Roger Holm says situation is now "extremely urgent" for owners.
  • Indian captain shortlisted for IMRF Hero award
    VIDEO: Siddarth Sharma's vessel helped rescue two French fishermen adrift for three days.
  • Blue Ocean Maritime postpones London IPO
    Hedge fund-backed ship finance vehicle says it intends to proceed with listing, but at a later date.
  • Vroon opts for Thai flag for anchor handler
    Dutch owner switches modern vessel currently working in Gulf of Thailand to local register.
  • European shipowners welcome EU-Singapore FTA
    Call for quick ratification of treaty before the end of European Commission's current mandate in 2019.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 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 23, 2018
  • Crude retreats to late-summer levels as Saudis promise to pump more oil
    Crude futures fell back to August levels on Tuesday after bearish supply comments from Saudi Arabia added fuel to a broad market selloff.
  • Alberta premier asks feds to buy rail cars to move oil amid steep WCS discount
    Alberta Premier Rachel Notley on Monday urged the Canadian federal government to buy rail cars to move oil to the markets and help producers weather a "punishing" discount for Western Canadian Select crude.
  • MMEX to start Permian refinery construction before end of the year
    MMEX plans to start construction on the first phase of its Fort Stockton, Texas, refinery before the end of the year.
  • Saudi Aramco inks $34 billion in energy deals
    Saudi Aramco has signed strategic and commercial deals worth more than $34 billion in the oil, gas, chemicals and metals sectors.
  • ExxonMobil launches new cylinder oil ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    The new cylinder oil complements low sulfur bunker fuels ahead of IMO 2020 rule.
  • Wartsila sees strong Q3 growth in marine solutions sector on IMO 2020 rule
    During January-September, 801 contracts for new vessels were registered, an increase of 16.1% year on year, it said.
  • Asian residue market likely to stay strong on tight supply: sources
    The outlook of Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium is also strong due to the tightening supply of prompt barrels and strong bunker demand.
  • Taiwan's CPC resumes marine fuel oil supply at Taichung
    Buyers should contact CPC before placing any order of marine fuel oil supply at Taichung, CPC said.
  • Saudi Arabia eyes Russian oil for refining growth
    Swapping crudes and products is a natural area of cooperation, Falih said.
  • Natural gas is answer to climate change: Encana VP
    Natural gas is the solution to climate change, Most said.
  • CHINA DATA: Sep crude throughput hits record high at 12.54 mil b/d
    Over January-September, total refinery crude throughput across China rose 8.1% year on year.

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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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