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BRIEFS
May 25, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • River Elbe dredging delays weaken Hamburg against rival ports
  • April boosts Savannah's volume up 7.1pc to 356,700 TEU
  • Morgan Stanley says NAFTA risks still lie in Mexican peso
  • Maersk hikes US-West African rate by US$50/TEU from June 5
  • Brisbane container trade in March flat on previous month
  • European Commission looks to block US sanctions on Iran
  • CWT Globelink opens in Saudi Arabia and Mauritius
  • Biofuels to become viable low-cost ship fuel, says study
  • Maritime Port Authority of S'pore warns smoke polluters
  • Marshall Islands Registry opens office in Busan
  • 'Changes in shipping to push oil to US$90/barrel by 2020'
  • Cargolux buys 747Fs to build flexible capacity in its fleet
  • Once written off as dead, 747s come back as freighters
  • Hactl again wins Air Cargo Handler of the Year award

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • At last - the much-awaited "cabotage relaxation" is here
  • Maersk welcomes relaxation of cabotage
  • MSC optimises Transpacific USWC network
  • Govt. increases import duty on wheat to 30 pc
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port celebrating 29th anniversary on a high
  • Connectivity & greater economic integration of the North East with ASEAN crucial for long-term progress: Vice-President
  • DHL launches innovative road transportation across India
  • Logistics all set to become the largest infrastructure jobs engine for India, says report
  • Commerce Minister releases strategy paper on computer software & electronics exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Africa to tackle road safety crisis
  • Paris and London with new and renewed services
  • End of the road for Canadian short line railway
  • Better connections for Lancashire port
  • Aflas award for European port complex
  • Winds of change for DTC
  • Moscow SVO ready to welcome more Asian freight
  • 82 UWC cars replace 100 standard platforms
  • High throughput levels - on the brink
  • First parts warehouse for Volvo Car India
  • New CFO for Lytx
  • European aircraft builders conform to WTO ruling
  • Med-Montreal Express on the horizon
  • Safe transport for oversized heavy transformers
  • Cargo-partner cooperates with Chinese luxury brand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Woman in Maritime: making their mark
  • ZIM falls victim to rising bunker fuel prices despite revenue surge
  • Spanish competition authority sets tough conditions on Trasmediterranea sale
  • Tallink goes for secondary Helsinki Stock Exchange listing
  • Crude tanker owners could see rates fillip as China splurges on US crude
  • FSL Trust gets USD18 million refinancing, issues USD7.25 million bond
  • North P&I chief warns on premium rate struggle
  • Japanese and Korean-built MR tankers maintain asset values
  • Increased transparency in ship recycling aims to raise standards

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Fear of missing out is driving supply chain technology revolution
  • It's no 'silver bullet', but blockchain can forge stronger supply chain links
  • The price is right for GSAs, but could they do better?
  • E-commerce boom brings operational challenges for bigger airlines
  • Union Pacific chief hails GE-Wabtec railroad deal
  • Truck drivers protest rising fuel prices in Brazil
  • David Harman appointed cargo manager, Switzerland, at Emirates SkyCargo
  • Eric Martin-Neuville to head global forwarding as Geodis revamps regional network

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Vard books order for stern trawler
  • Bomin rolls out Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
  • New Seastreak high-speed commuter ferry part of NY Harbor resurgence
  • Kings Point to have a new Superintendent
  • Massachusetts and Rhode Island offshore wind projects move forward
  • Crowley promotes Tim Bush to VP and deputy general counsel
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests enhanced navigation system
  • Autonomous box ship to get autonomous container handling solution
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding promotes Weldon to VP supply chain management
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to equip world's first LNG fueled fishing vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • StealthGas sells three ships as asset prices firm up
    Nasdaq-listed owner slips into a first-quarter loss on higher bunker and ballasting costs
  • Chinese leasing encounters a slow start to 2018
    Executives from ICBC Leasing, Bocomm Leasing, CMB Leasing and AVIC Leasing are divided on whether they should be more engaged...
  • Zim follows the pack to first-quarter loss
    Updated: Irrational supply side is contrary to basic laws of economics, Zim says
  • HMM pulls out of transatlantic trades
    Weak market conditions lead to exit from North Atlantic services
  • Awilco bullish on second-half spot LNG shipping markets
    Oslo Axess-listed owner predicts more upside on rising seaborne trade requirement after returning to profitability
  • North P&I Club slips into the red
    Declines seen in premium income and combined ratio
  • Inmarsat's loss is a political win for the US
    The IMO's nod of approval to Iridium points to the larger considerations at play for maritime satellite communications
  • Inmarsat says IMO's maritime safety decision 'does not change landscape'
    Update: Iridium's focus is now on implementation phase following IMO's recognition as a satellite provider
  • Growing potential for US ban on Venezuela oil imports
    Venezuela's oil supply chain was already under strain earlier this month amid issues with ConocoPhillips, with severe loading delays at...
  • India to permit foreign container vessels for coastal operations
    India has eased its cabotage law to allow foreign-flagged container vessels to offer coastal services, a move considered a significant...
  • Euroseas hints at M&A as dry bulk listing gets SEC approval
    Euroseas and EuroDry could be attractive to other small or large private fleets looking for opportunities to grow and obtain...
  • Lloyd's List 2018 Americas Awards winners announced
    Maersk, Norton Rose Fulbright and International Seaways were among the winners and highly-commended companies celebrated for their outstanding contribution to...
  • Lloyd's List launches 2018 South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards
    Nominations for the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards 2018 close on August 30 and winners will...
  • Viewpoint: Gradations of autonomy
    We need to be clear about what it is we mean by our definitions of autonomy, between the robots being...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road
  • Oakland Portal's goal is comprehensive view of cargo, terminal info, ships
  • US paper, forest products export outlook improves
  • All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak
  • Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, drayage-related delays
  • Why shippers, not truckers, hold the key to US truck capacity

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Singapore Shipping sees better earnings
    Results for fourth quarter and full year improve amid higher revenue.
  • DSD's bus division props up revenue as shipping dips
  • NAT could sell one-third of its tankers if financing plan fails
    Realities of Hansson company's financial fix contrast with owner's optimism as clock ticks on recapitalisation
  • North looks to diversify as tonnage and profits rise
  • There's nothing for shipping to applaud in US reversal on Iran
    White House renewal of sanctions will only push Tehran into the embrace of Russia and China
  • Unprecedented run of big claims hits West of England profitability
    After a string of good years, annual surplus falls $2m, with $28m underwriting loss
  • China's Great Wall challenge is a winner
  • Bulk carrier resales swell fleet at China Minsheng
    Rapidly growing Beijing outfit is set to take delivery of six newbuilds that it has been keeping quiet about for a year
  • MSC chief says it has no need for more boxship or cruise tonnage
    Container carrier consolidation has failed to kick-start freight market, says Diego Aponte
  • HMM deploys new pair on South American trades
  • IRISL newbuilds delayed amid Trump sanctions
    Iran's national carrier could be severely affected by US measures amid rising tensions
  • Mercy Ships says 'merci'
  • First JMU LNG order nears its delivery
  • Novatek set to take control of Arctic LNG shipping
    New venture will cut costs and fuel Russia's domestic industries as it follows the 'Qatari model' for an LNG shipping company
  • PLN finds partners but struggles on Gorontalo
  • Cheniere talks direct to owners on period cover
  • Total chases FSRU to fuel power station in Myanmar
  • Imabari LNG carrier order 'cancelled' by partnership
    Newbuilding inked by Japanese interests against long-term business with Mitsui & Co will not be needed
  • North Sea PSV term rates rise 40% year on year
  • Suicide puts focus on increasing mental health issues for crews
    Flag-state accident report concludes death on a cruiseship was suicide as industry concern over seafarer isolation mounts
  • China scrap ban will not delay HKC ratification
  • North of England P&I club warns of 2020 charter disputes deluge
  • Academies' responses to sexual assault can teach shipping a lesson
    Our industry hasn't had its #MeToo moment yet, but data from US maritime colleges reinforces the fact that we must not let victims of sexual violence suffer in silence
  • Surging bunker prices help widen two-tier tanker market
    Eco vessels are coming into their own as rising fuel costs bite chunks from charterers' profits
  • Trafigura, Stena and Gotland among Wisby's major fleet partners
  • AET targets major jump in size of its dual-fuel fleet
    Malaysian tanker operator says LNG dual-fuelled ships are the way forward, although it wants charters to back them up
  • Dr Peters sells VLCCs to Pakistan
  • Wisby rises from humble origins to top Swedish tanker outfit
    Seafarer colleagues swapped from sea to shore with the help of two ski boot bags
  • Sporty Heidmar duo scale new heights for seafarers
  • Nova set to ink woodchip carrier order at Chengxi
    Singapore shipowner plans $264m project at China State Shipbuilding Corp yard
  • LT Ugland rebrands as MX Bulk Management
  • Cargill in talks with CDB FL for mini-cape newbuildings
    Commodity giant planning for more after first set ordered at Huangpu Wenchong
  • CSL returns to China for first bulker newbuilds in six years
  • StealthGas returns to red in first quarter
    The Harry Viafas-led owner posts loss in great part due to $3.8m impairment hit.
  • A day in the life: Zoe Anastassopoulou
    To earn her shore wings, Zoe Anastassopoulou needs to get her sea legs
  • Taking command: the Philippines' first female master
  • Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders
    Women in maritime speak of their experiences and have some advice for business leaders looking for an edge
  • Moody's negative on International Seaways
    Ratings agency says soft rates will likely continue in over-supplied markets.
  • Cobelfret set to exit handysize bulker sector
    Double sale would see the shipowner focus on larger dry cargo asset classes.
  • Zim plunges to wider first quarter loss
    Israeli line gets off to weaker start despite all-time high volumes.
  • Greek shipping brings in $10.71bn and more
    Union of Greek Shipowners says foreign exchange earnings do not show full contribution.
  • Greece expects Russian yard, shipping JVs
    Advisor to PM Tsipras says country ready to sign cooperation deals.
  • CoscoCS studies Brazilian yard opportunities
    Chinese state group exploring potential for "longer-term relations."
  • Faerder closes in on securing eight-vessel order at DSIC
    Norwegian executive set to close debut shipowning move with Chinese newbuilding contract.
  • Increase in charter rates spurs Greek box players into action
    Procopiou reactivates laid-up vessel, while Dioryx lines up benchmark sale in classic panamax boxships sector
  • Price of modern capesize bulkers on the rise
    Shortage of tonnage for sale and expectations of stronger market influencing values.
  • 275 more jobs to go at Philly Shipyard
    US shipbuilder notifies authorities of lay-offs starting in July.
  • Maersk Line boosts Canadian links
    Danish owner starts direct calls at Montreal and Halifax as demand grows.
  • Meadway: bulker death probe continuing
    Greek owner cooperating fully in Poland after two suspected cases of malaria.
  • Awilco LNG says rates to rise in second half
    Norwegian owner posts profit as spot market moves in its favour.
  • U-Ming profit rises on higher revenue
    Earnings up in first quarter for Taiwanese bulker owner.
  • FWN Rapide crew released by pirates
    Eleven seafarers end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • FWN Rapide crew reportedly released by pirates
    Eleven seafares end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters.
  • Eagle soars while DryShips dwells in cellar
    Webber's semi-annual governance "scorecard" once again details who's been naughty and nice.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Port of NY/NJ has record volume with import decline
    Cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest cargo gateway on the U.S. East Coast and third largest in the country, co...
  • Crane sails from Germany to Ireland
    A fully assembled Liebherr mobile harbor crane has been delivered by sea to the Shannon Foynes Port Company. The LHM 420 traveled from Lie...
  • Neopanamax cranes land at Port of Wilmington
    North Carolina Ports announced that Neopanamax cranes have arrived at the Port of Wilmington. The cranes allow the Port of Wilmington, whi...
  • OmniTRAX Energy Solutions reopens Texas silos
    OmniTRAX Energy Solutions (OES) reopened three silos at its terminal in Cotulla, Texas, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to add 15...
  • Truckstop.com and Chainalytics team up
    Truckstop.com and Chainalytics have partnered to combine contract and spot rates from both their databases into a single product. Accordin...
  • BIS, State post final rules for Munitions List shift
    The Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department on Thursday published complementary proposed rules t...
  • Commerce eyes auto imports after China cuts tariffs
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday started an investigation into the national security impacts of global automobile imports, one day afte...
  • MPC picks up three more feeder ships
    Fast-growing containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships has purchased three more feeder vessels for a total consideration of $33....
  • ATA: Truck tonnage rebounds in April
    Domestic truck tonnage rebounded in April after two months of sequential declines, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2018
  • Crude settles lower, but comfortable in current range
    The oil complex drifted lower Thursday in the wake of talk that OPEC and Russia could discuss the easing of output cuts at their upcoming June meeting
  • UK considers extending marine emissions control area
  • US willing to talk about Iran sanctions, unwilling to waive them: officials
    Iran has boosted its oil production by nearly 1 million b/d since the nuclear deal lifted Western sanctions in January 2016.
  • SEA\LNG expects number of LNG bunker barges to double by 2020
    "The bulk LNG infrastructure is largely built, what remains are the last mile, in which the industry is showing a growing appetite to invest," Keller said.
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on surprise US crude stock build
    "Crude oil prices fell slightly as ongoing geopolitical risks were briefly upstaged by an unexpected gain in inventories in the US," analysts from ANZ Research said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
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
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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