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BRIEFS
May 31, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM and Evergreen scrap services in the transatlantic
  • CMA CGM implements 'emergency space surcharge' on Marseille-Tunis trade
  • ONE's first 8,560-TEU magenta box ship deployed on PN2 service
  • DCT Gdansk breaches 9m TEU since launch in 2007
  • Carbon targets for shipping can only be met with 'Zero CO2' fuels
  • China's Suning Logistics completes testing of autonomous heavy-truck
  • Kerry Logistics acquires S African freight forwarder SAS
  • Hiab unveils new light range loader cranes
  • US retaliate with new requirements for Russian cargo carriers in overflight row
  • Los Angeles April cargo traffic up 2pc to 196,000 tonnes
  • China Southern airlifts 17 tonnes of pharma from Amsterdam to Guangzhou

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Global economic growth on track to reach its highest level since 2011, says analysis
  • North America East Coast box volumes show modest rise in 2018-Q1
  • ONE's first magenta containership makes successful call at Port of Yantian
  • Worldwide exchange of standard nautical information seen to be a step closer
  • Dachser India expands in Northern Capital Region
  • Despite increasing protectionism, global economic growth looks promising in 2018: FIEO chief
  • Duty-free import entitlements will be restricted to only Customs duty: Govt

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail project going ahead
  • Fressnapf - automation boosts productivity
  • Mysteries remain about two Malaysian Triple Sevens
  • Rail operator invests in new generation railcars
  • New driver for Ford's commercial vehicle division
  • Mainfreight's results show revenue and ebita gains
  • Swissport builds on blockchain partnerships
  • Intermarine's parent and Zeaborn establish JV
  • ECSA welcomes new directive for port reception facilities
  • Hong Kong - Europe by rail
  • Railinc picks Smemoe for communications
  • Global airfreight markets up again in April
  • Mobile app for easing drivers' workload
  • HMM and Evergreen axing transatlantic services
  • IRU: Historic moment for China-Eurasia trade
  • Dnata handles new Egyptair Cargo service at DWC
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • BW LPG could benefit from discounted Dorian vessels
  • Lars Moller jailed for role in OW Bunker's collapse
  • Oldendorff joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
  • Golden Ocean warns of higher-than-forecast fleet growth as scrap sales slow
  • KDB jumps on green bond bandwagon
  • Mahathir cancels Singapore rail link, renegotiates China project
  • Singapore joins International Association of Lighthouse Authorities council
  • Benelux Overseas sells LPG carrier pair as India scrap prices firm
  • HMM to withdraw from trans-Atlantic route, no tie-up with ZIM
  • No let-up in China's nickel ore imports

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Box lines make waves on the transatlantic as they cancel services to cut costs
  • Canadian Pacific train operators walk out as deal is reached with signal workers
  • Carriers' new bunker surcharges spark anger among shippers and 3PLs
  • Air freight market holding a steady course, but fuel hikes start to bite
  • US LTL specialist SaaS Transport latest stop on WiseTech Global buying spree
  • Transparency18: a barrage of new hi-tech remedies for transport headaches
  • Change or pay up: UPS aims to modify shipper behaviour
  • JD.com unveils its self-driving 'truck'

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • LEG carriers with first ME-GIE engines rack up 10,000 operating hours
  • Austal launches first Guardian class Pacific Patrol Boat
  • GasLog orders 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier at Samsung
  • BMT Nigel Gee and superyacht builder form new naval architect JV
  • De Hoop tug sextet set to go to work in Caspian
  • LDA Service Operation Vessel showcases range of ABB solutions
  • BW LPG makes all share offer to acquire Dorian LPG

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Capesize market needs higher iron ore volumes from Brazil, says Golden Ocean chief
    Brazilian iron ore volumes need to increase significantly from the nation's largest miner, Vale, if it is to meet its...
  • Aussies urge IMO overhaul
    The proposal puts matters of transparency, representation and the role of industry organisations on the table
  • GasLog orders LNG newbuild after clinching second Centrica charter
    New 180,000 cu m vessel is one of three uncommitted newbuildings that may serve seven-year contract for UK charterer
  • NordLB seeking to offload $3bn of non-performing shipping loans
    German regional lender announces reduced profit for first quarter
  • Vietnam to restrict containerised waste imports due to congestion
    Backlogs are affecting port operations and those of shipping lines and their customers
  • Posidonia 2018: Celebrate Greek shipping with in-depth coverage
    Lloyd's List has held a series of debates under the banner The Three Elements of Efficiency - it is a...
  • Former OW Bunker manager jailed for 18 months
    OW Singapore subsidiary manager Lars Moller was handed the prison term for a breach in granting a $125.1m credit to...
  • Betting on bulk... up to a point
    Domination of China may muscle out independent shipping from third nations, Greek shipping stalwart Lou Kollakis warns
  • When less means more
    An extensive reshuffle is taking place in Greek shipping, with the emergence of fewer but larger companies operating bigger fleets
  • Taking control of the 2020 sulphur cap: the owners' view
    Star Bulk, the Tsakos Group and GasLog open up to Lloyd's List about their preparations for the 2020 sulphur cap
  • Golden Ocean pays dividend on continued profit
    Oslo-based dry bulk owner reports first-quarter net profit of $16.7m versus a $17.9m loss a year earlier
  • BW LPG posts losses amid depressed spot rates
    Update: Chief executive Marin Ackermann defends $1.1bn offer to buy Dorian LPG that would create a mega fleet rarely seen...
  • Growing demand for electric vehicles is good news for shipping
    The West Coast South America to Far East trade can look forward to attracting premium freight rates
  • Markets have evolved, says Euroseas' Aristides Pittas
    Offering investors pure shipping plays is the foundation for higher stock valuations, says head of Euroseas
  • Middle East crude exports face losing out in US-China trade tension thaw
    China's imports of crude oil and LNG are poised to grow amid growing domestic demand and diversifying import sources is...
  • GAC signs ONE agency contract for Australia
    Under the agreement, GAC will provide agency and husbandry services for about 210 calls annually
  • Polaris very large ore carrier disabled after engine room fire
    The fire has been extinguished with no injuries reported
  • BW and Dorian tie-up is litmus test for consolidation
    BW LPG has offered 2.05 BW LPG shares for each Dorian share in a deal with $1.1bn enterprise value. The...
  • Safe Bulkers posts higher than expected first-quarter profit
    Owner of 40 bulkers aims to continue deleveraging as revenues climb

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Roadcheck focus on ELDs to trim US truck capacity further
  • Hapag-Lloyd sets Asia-Europe fuel surcharge, peak season fees
  • CP reaches deal with Teamsters Canada, ending strike
  • Austin, Texas shippers get the most out of limited air cargo service
  • Canada container growth demands more infrastructure, innovation
  • India dockworker union, port deal averts nationwide strike
  • US truckers, shippers frustrated with chassis splits, shortages

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Safe Bulkers earnings outlook given boost
    Analysts upgrade EPS forecast for Polys Hajioannou-controlled company after it attains higher-than-expected rates.
  • Nordic American confirms suezmax disposals
    Suezmax specialist says it prioritise dividend payments as it has before and 'optimistic views' on tankers.
  • Inchcape fraud case a long-fought battle predating 'Fat Leonard' scandal
    London-listed maritime services company says the settlement does not mean wrongdoing, but lawsuit alleges widespread practice of overbilling
  • Van Oord plants its wind flag in Taiwan for first time
    Shipowner named preferred contractor by Germany's WPD for offshore wind project.
  • Economou readies for Oslo offshore listing
    New entity seeking to raise $175m in equity as part of transaction to buy two Ocean Rig rigs.
  • Buttery mum on reports of bulker buy
    Taylor Maritime tipped to have added a handysize vessel to its fleet.
  • Mermaid to scrap two old barges
    Singaporean offshore vessel operator will offload its 5,309-dwt MTR-1 (built 1978) and a 7,989-dwt MTR-2 (built 1981).
  • BW LPG and Dorian LPG shares shoot up
    Two giant VLGC owners see stocks climb on back of takeover offer.
  • Diana Containerships gets post-panamax pay raise
    New York-listed boxship owner lets out 6,494-teu Rotterdam (built 2008) at higher rate.
  • Grindrod fails in HMM piracy claim
    Charterer loses appeal after bulker master refused to sail to Africa due to security fears.
  • Havila Shipping to sell another PSV
    Norwegian OSV owner continues to offload non-core tonnage.
  • Luck smiles on Norwegian Hull Club
    An absence of large and medium-size claims through the first quarter has led to the Norwegian Hull Club turning in the best underwriting performance for many years. The two key underwriting measures were particularly favourable with the loss ratio just 53%, while the combined ratio was 66%. The loss ratio means that net claims at the Bergen-based mutual ran to little more than half the net premi
  • Topaz sells four laid-up OSVs
    Dubai owner offloads elderly ships as profit stays stable.
  • GasLog newbuilding set for seven-year Centrica deal
    Shipowner clocks up new order at same time as boosting its orderbook.
  • Vitol inks debut VLCC order as first trader to target sector
    Order at Hyundai Heavy comes at a time rates are depressed but prices are rising.
  • Rokke's Akastor takes $75m Odfjell Drilling stake
    Tycoon's OSV company provides financing for rig purchase.
  • Bolero, NR team up on digital bills of lading
    UK and Singapore players say electronic platform offers efficiency savings.
  • Nautilus calls for $50 rise in minimum crew wage
    Union to argue at ILO that time has come for pay hike.
  • ASM tanker runs aground in Canada
    No pollution reported as Chem Norma gets stuck in St Lawrence Seaway.
  • Golden Ocean nets $120m loan as panamax sale confirmed
    Refinancing comes alongside a vessel sale and a second successive quarterly dividend.
  • Nord/LB to take further shipping hits
    German lender warns of more provisions this year; offloads another $580m of loans.
  • Dorian takeover battle could reignite Fredriksen duel
    DNB Markets suggests BW Group could face a familiar adversary as it looks for latest VLGC consolidation move.
  • BW Offshore back in the black
    FPSO owner drives up earnings and revenue in first quarter.
  • Oldendorff Carriers joins Sustainable Shipping Initiative
    German bulker owner latest to back charity aiming for sustainable shipping by 2040.
  • BW LPG falls to loss as spot rates drop
    Singapore VLGC owner reveals red ink for first quarter as it pursues Dorian LPG takeover.
  • Asian liner firms jump on surcharge bandwagon
    Bengal Tiger Line and Samudera say new charges will come into force from Friday.
  • Korean shipbuilding regions to get government support
    Five key areas set to benefit from financial and tax incentives, says minister.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Executive Moves: CSX and Loadsmart
    CSX Corporation announced Wednesday that James Schwichtenberg has been named vice president and chief safety officer, effective immediately...
  • Ports America names former Chesapeake head CEO
    Ports America Group Inc. has appointed Mark Montgomery as its new president and chief executive officer. A more than 30-year veteran of th...
  • NEWS FLASH: CP strike ends after deal reached with Teamsters
    Canadian Pacific said it reached a tentative four-year agreement with CP conductors and locomotive engineers and a five-year agreement with...
  • Bunker surcharges raise shippers' ire
    Emergency bunker surcharges announced by several leading liner shipping companies in reaction to rising fuel costs have drawn sharp critici...
  • Senate Finance seeks information from shippers on counterfeits
    Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday sent letters to shipping companie...
  • Q1 U.S. GDP estimate gets downgrade
    United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.2 percent i...
  • AASHTO leader retiring at end of year
    Frederick G. "Bud" Wright, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has annou...
  • Bunker surcharges raise shippers' ire
    Emergency bunker surcharges announced by several leading liner shipping companies in reaction to rising fuel costs have drawn sharp critici...
  • Are shippers getting their fair share?
    The European Shippers Council is asking its members if a fair share of the benefits that container shipping companies gain from participati...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2018
  • Oil rebound lifts ICE July Brent back over $77/b
    Market recovers from sudden plunge over past three days.
  • Total has 60 days to negotiate Iran sanctions waiver for South Pars: Zanganeh
  • Bunker fuel in stricken Houston ships contains phenolic compounds: VPS
    More than 30 ships tested contained compounds.
  • European bunker volumes to West Africa down on slack buying interest
  • REFINERY NEWS: Lukoil starts bitumen production at Perm refinery
  • Asian fuel oil premiums over Europe touch 7-month high but arb remains shut
  • Europe HSFO market to tighten in June on on-spec bunker issues: traders
  • Istanbul bunkering not seen affected by Bosporus closure Sat: sources
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on concerns over possible OPEC-led output rise
    "Oil offered little to support after being hit down last week on expectations over a ramping up of output from OPEC and co.," IG market strategist said.
  • Distillates from US to Europe in June already at 760,000 mt: Platts cFlow
    The US Gulf Coast diesel market has weakened over the last three weeks.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
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.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
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