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BRIEFS
October 22, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean sailings over Christmas
  • European Community Shipowners say 2016 'emissions' deadline 'unrealistic'
  • Italian police find 20 tonnes of hash worth US$230 million in cargo ship
  • Japanese orders soar 236pc to beat IMO's deadline for more costly ships
  • UK's BIFA favours Trans-Pacific Partnership deal for easing trade flow
  • US and Mexico start joint one-stop customs inspection to ease cargo flow
  • Australia regulator puts Brookfield $6.5 billion Asciano buyout in doubt
  • Reefer lessors battle low prices, interest rates, but see market growth
  • New cargo software for Air France group for profiling, allocation management
  • EmergeVest completes US$46 million acquisition of the UK's Palletforce
  • Abuse of ULDs blasted in Bangkok - North Americans worse offenders

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Class 3 Flammable Liquids
  • CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna
  • European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030
  • Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions
  • TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions
  • UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement
  • ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service
  • APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports
  • Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge
  • Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs
  • Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation
  • Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat
  • Govt to import 3,000 t of dal
  • EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Boeing opens research centre
  • Uzbekistan Airways suspends Tokyo service
  • Ethanol truck to deliver milk in Stockholm
  • Raben taking over groupage specialist
  • US railroad closing mechanical workshops
  • Long Beach getting greener
  • OECD sees trade flows slowing down
  • Burmeister to head Fraikin's German market entry
  • Moving the Dutch and the Italians closer together
  • Fedex / TNT: No no means yes
  • Braemar welcomes maritime engineer
  • New blocktrain between China and Russia
  • UASC to place another order?
  • New liner reliability record in September

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • KLC takes over Hyundai Glovis-chartered PCTC
    Korea Line Corporation (KLC) has ventured into the car carrier business by purchasing a secondhand pure car and truck carrier chartered to Hyundai Glovis for five years. Brokers said the company has bought 1994-built K.Asian Beauty (ex-Asian Beauty), a 4,300-unit PCTC, from Eastern Pacific
  • Otto Marine and Swiber cash calls 'likely'
    Otto Marine and Swiber may have to restructure or hold rights issues in view of their high debt amid the depressed market for offshore support vessels, according to a CIMB Securities analyst. The two companies' net gearing, which measures the ratio of shareholders' equity to total debt, is almost
  • South Korea cracks down on cargo under-declaration
    Dozens have been arrested in raids in South Korea targeting under-declaration of cargo weight and unlicensed cargo surveyors. The Korea Coast Guard, which is leading the clampdown, said 79 people from 36 companies have been arrested, including the CEO of a cargo surveyor company. The drive has
  • Norway project looks to spur port and ship electrification
    Inspired by Norway's successful promotion of electric cars, maritime organisations are working with engineers and investors to study how to expand the country's shore power and boost its use of electric- and hybrid-powered ships. Headed by certification and classification group DNV GL, the ReCharge
  • Brightoil goes online
    Hong Kong-listed bunker trading company Brightoil Petroleum Holdings (Brightoil) has taken its business online to attract more trade. The company's e-commerce platform - Brightoil Online - is the industry's first comprehensive energy and financial e-commerce platform in China. Brightoil chairman
  • Alam Maritim clinches FLNG subcontract works worth $12.5m
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) subcontract works for national oil company Petronas worth MYR53.5 million (USD12.5 million). According to its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the subcontract was signed by Petronas' wholly
  • Yinson extends Nigerian FPSO charter
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Yinson Holdings (Yinson) has extended its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) charter contract with Nigeria-based Addax Petroleum Development (Addax) for another three years. The value of the extended contract is MYR531 million (USD129
  • COSCO secures $150m newbuilding contracts
    Chinese shipbuilder COSCO has secured newbuilding orders for one product tanker and two cargo transfer vessels worth USD150 million. Under the contract, COSCO's Dalian shipyard will be responsible for the construction of the 22,000 dwt tanker, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2016,

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Khorgos could be China's gateway to win Asia-Europe air freight volumes for rail
  • 'Amazon Transportation & Logistics' could earn the e-commerce giant $5bn a year
  • Lufthansa Cargo set to announce a second airline joint-venture by year-end

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Front Street Shipyard to build carbon fiber hulled ferries
  • LNG fuel tanks installed in first Crowley ConRo
  • World's largest LNG fleet owner reports increased profits
  • Carnival and Chinese partners formalize cruise joint venture
  • Canada's Atlantic Towing wins tidal energy support contract
  • Damen and Delta develop DP2 Renewables Service Vessel
  • OceanSaver wins LNG carrier BWTS retrofit order
  • BSEE and USCG investigate drillship fatality
  • Ingalls authenticates keel of Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)
  • DNV GL releases new guideline on cargo liquefaction

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance sees rise in container numbers
  • Port of Seattle incentive program opens door for new air service
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of September
  • Jensen Maritime nets contract for design of two new tugboats
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter returns from marine resources patrol

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Seanergy takes delivery of two more Restis vessels
    Capesize dry bulk vessel Geniuship and supramax dry bulk carrier Guardianship both employed in the spot market
  • Product tanker rates hover above year-to-date lows
    Sentiment subdued as seasonal demand boost not expected to kick in for another two to three weeks
  • LME vows to support One Belt, One Road
    Metal exchange signs MoU with Chinese and London-based banks to enhance China's pricing power
  • Havila earnings pulled down by North Sea doldrums
    North Sea rates at half of operating costs for OSVs
  • BHP iron ore output increases in third quarter
    Full year guidance for 2016 financial year remains unchanged for both iron ore and coal
  • Svitzer clinches Costa Rica 30-year towage contract
    Danish company will train local pilots and tug masters
  • Philippines and Vietnam forge strategic partnership
    Partnership to raise bilateral exchange between Asian nations
  • Greece and US plan joint venture LNG terminal
    Plan builds on one of the European Commission's key projects involving Gastrade
  • US port congestion plan revealed
    Existing infrastructure may not cope with further growth in freight shipments
  • NTSB provides new details on EL Faro
    El Faro was undergoing modifications prior to being redeployed to the US West Coast
  • UN blasts box line competitiveness
    Mergers and collaborations lead more countries served by too few suppliers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Rouen boosts breakbulk focus
    France's River Seine port of Rouen has for a long time made a speciality of the north-south regular line trades, particularly those between northern Europe and west Africa. Over the years, it has built up recognized expertise in handling breakbulk cargo in all its forms, as well as in the logistics...
  • Higher truck costs could crunch Mexican capacity
    Historically plentiful Mexican truck capacity could tighten thanks in large part to a cross-border exchange rate that's been driving up the price of equipment for smaller Mexican carriers, industry executives warn. The Mexican peso has been swiftly losing ground against the U.S. dollar since the start of the year. That, in...
  • Charleston volume rises at double-digit clip
    The Port of Charleston's September volume of full 20-foot-equivalent units rose 10.1 percent year-over-year, reflecting what South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome described as "broad-based strength across all market segments." Charleston's total volume, including empty boxes, increased 11.1 percent, to 167,549 TEUs. During the first three months of the South...
  • Global terminal operators eye three Brazilian container terminals
    Sepetiba TeconGlobal terminal operators are eying three private container facilities - even as the Brazilian government trudges through a $2.6 billion plan to sell off existing and new port concessions. The largest and most prestigious of the three terminals being eyed by global operators is Sepetiba Tecon. The terminal, roughly 49...
  • MOL establishes unified brand for breakbulk segment
    Mitsui OSK Lines announced on March 18 that the establishment of a unified brand - MOL Project & Heavy Cargo - highlights MOL Group's capabilities in the rapidly growing plant and heavyweight cargo transport sector. The new brand reflects MOL's efforts to convey the logistics services of each group company and demonstrate its...
  • India's Kattupalli Port gets Wan Hai service as it fights for volume
    Kattupalli International Container Terminal's prolonged and difficult push to woo more ship calls received some support last week when Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines made its maiden call at the private, minor facility on India's east coast. The 889-foot Wan Hai 508, voyage 92, arrived at KICT on Oct. 16 to...
  • Japan-US trade to benefit from TPP, Japan government says
    The United States remains Japan's biggest export market, edging out rival China, and will likely see that status receive a significant boost from a historic trans-Pacific free trade agreement. Japan's transportation and logistics industry will also benefit greatly from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as the trade deal will stimulate the country's trade...
  • Motor carrier cooperative adds chassis in Gulf, South Atlantic
    A motor carrier cooperative formed in 2012 to acquire chassis and contribute them to regional pools is adding 750 new chassis to its inventory in the U.S. Gulf and South Atlantic. Acquisition of new chassis is a significant development for the North American Chassis Pool Co-Op. NACPC initially provided the pools with...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • India refiner margins bolster tanker demand
    Analyst sees positive sign for crude and products in Reliance Industries margins.
  • Carnival to launch Chinese cruise brand
    Joint venture with CSSC and China Investment Corp plans to buy ships and newbuildings.
  • Tor Viking II rescues sailor and feline friend
    US Coast Guard airlifts man and pet from AHTS after problems on 9.1-metre sailboat.
  • Products spot rates looking sweeter
    Atlantic Basin lends a hand to spot rates as Robert Bugbee says there is nothing flaky about today's market.
  • Baja ups SNCM offer
    Mexican ferry group to retain more workers as it seeks to buy bust French ro-pax group.
  • Moody's cuts Ocean Rig debt outlook
    Credit agency downgrades drilling rig operator as newbuilding delivery looms
  • Skaugen-MAN saga flares up in Singapore
    Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit.
  • More ERRVs scrapped
    North Star sending three offshore vessels to demolition yard in depressed market.
  • Norden tipped to beat forecasts this year
    Danish owner will cruise past its own profit guidance in 2015, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • Double for Dutch yard
    German KG Imperial inks deal for two new canal-capable LPG carriers at Veka.
  • Trio forced aground
    Ferry, tug and barge stuck after Typhoon Lando tore through Manila Bay.
  • Skaugen-MAN saga continues in Singapore
    Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit.
  • CPS raises VLGC sights
    Clarksons Platou Securities says demand will keep rates higher than previously thought next year.
  • Fletcher Shipping fixes two offshore ships
    UK owner saved from administration in August finds work for PSVs with E.On and EnQuest.
  • Delta orders at Damen
    Dutch yard designs new renewables service vessel for Scottish operator.
  • Navig8 Chemical orders four at STX
    Nicolas Busch-led owner back at South Korean shipbuilder for a quartet of newbuildings.
  • Imtech in new era
    Maritime service provider enters new phase following takeover by Pon and Parcom Capital.
  • Bulkers beware
    DNV GL's new guide to liquefaction urges checks on cargoes after rain.
  • Soechi Lines readies $215m bond issue
    Indonesian tanker owner prepares debt sale as it targets vessel buys.
  • Hapag initial public offering 'competitive'
    Drewry analysts believe German carrier can stay profitable in face of difficult environment.
  • Havila turns red in Q3
    Oslo-listed company posts negative result in depressed spot market for offshore vessels.
  • EMGS stretches Malaysian charter
    Norwegian survey company wins extra Asian work with vessel chartered from Boa.
  • Yara stronger in Q3
    Norwegian LPG carrier and fertiliser group pushes up profit and revenue.
  • Drillship crewman killed
    Cause of accident being investigated on Chevron-chartered vessel in Gulf of Mexico.
  • Asian pirates running wild
    Criminal gangs will continue to operate freely with little fear of capture unless regional security is boosted, claims Dryad Maritime.
  • Yinson seals FPSO extension
    Sinopec Group has tied up Nigeria-based floating production unit for another three years.
  • Analyst predicts a 'friendlier' Dorian LPG
    Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead.
  • La Spezia targets Asia
    Italian port aims to promote itself as alternative route for Europe-bound Asian cargoes.
  • Navios Maritime linked to double VLCC buy
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Customs compliance specialist launches consulting firm
  • FedEx-TNT Express deal still on track
  • Leman to acquire freight forwarder Dalpa International
  • Werner sees 24% increase in Q3 net income
  • Tennessee NVO implements CargoSphere rate system
  • Saverco begins purchase of outstanding CMB shares
  • Maersk places largest-ever order for Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units
  • Port of Felixstowe opens new food examination facilities
  • BWR: 2M Alliance suspends transatlantic loop
  • Report: World's commercial shipping fleet grew 3.5 percent in 2014
  • Drewry advises Hapag-Lloyd IPO subscription
  • FedEx Express pilots ratify new 6-year labor contract
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index gains 0.7% in September
  • Former FedEx hub employees indicted shipping theft case

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Bureau Veritas opens VeriFuel laboratory in Greece
    Facility features 'latest testing equipment'.
  • Towage strike to affect Greek ports
    To take place on October 22-23.
  • EC evasive on aligning EU MRV with future IMO system
    Official says global system is preferable but EU needs to see 'what it will look like' before deciding.
  • Indonesian oil terminal 'almost complete'
    Half of the tanks at the 760,000 m3 terminal will be used for heavy products including fuel oil.
  • IM Skaugen seeks compensation over rigged engine tests
    As units will have used more than expected fuel over lifetime.
  • Shipping back in Paris climate deal draft
    New text is vague and gives two options, both mentioning IMO.
  • Analysts approve box operator's IPO
    Share valuation a floor from which to build value.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore office
    Brenda Neo joins company in October.
  • Nordic shore power project started
    Initiative brings together DNV GL, Cavotec and Enova.
  • Norway, South Korea to discuss green shipping technologies
    Technologies for LNG bunkering, emissions reduction part of agenda.
  • Monjasa enters maritime infrastructure partnership
    New company set up with former shipping executive.
  • Five vessels detained for carrying illegally refined products
    Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges.
  • University joins marine engine research project
    To develop fuel flexible, near-zero emissions, adaptive performance marine engine.
  • Singapore bunkering fleet shrinks
    Three tankers exit operations in the country.
  • LNG has a 'vital role' in inland shipping
    According to attendees of an LNG strategy symposium.
  • Tug, barge sinking partially closes Houston Ship Channel
    Roughly 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled during incident.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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