testata inforMARE
Cerca
16 August 2026 - Year XXX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
23:02 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
September 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin board votes unanimously for bankruptcy after lenders abandon ship
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif mulls investment in projected Nicaragua Canal
  • Cosco Shipping Lines unveils its promised Nine Service Standards
  • ICTSI fully automated terminal at Melbourne opens in December-January
  • Quay extension, dredging to be done at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port
  • NZ CentrePort profit soars 388pc to US$12.9 million, sales up 10pc
  • Hamburg Sud to levy US-Oz/NZ rate hike of US$200/TEU October 15
  • Big truckers back safety rule that takes market share from small ones
  • July ATA seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index falls 2.1pc
  • Canadian 'subsidies' on softwood lumber spark US tariffs demands
  • Global slowdown, excess capacity to hit Mideast air cargo carriers
  • Canada's Cargojet backs out of loss to declare US$2.9 million Q2 profit
  • Packaging standard for lithium batteries delayed: ALPA executive
  • Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic enter cargo partnership

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Cabinet gives go-ahead for dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd
  • DGLL signs Memorandum of Agreement on training course
  • Hanjin Shipping ceases operations globally
  • DP World Nhava Sheva crosses 20-m TEU throughput mark since opening in 1997
  • Redevelopment of Mormugao Port berths approved
  • E-carts & e-rickshaws freed from permit requirements
  • ICD Chawa in Ludhiana achieves first milestone of handling more than 2,000 TEUs a month
  • Objectives of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Extremely rapid processing
  • Specialist lands fresh-to-door contract
  • Jumbo "orphaned" after death of Joe Sutter
  • Freight traffic rising in Russia
  • QSL takes stock of new long haul location
  • Swedish/Polish cooperation in Baltic ro-pax shipping
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds second Dallas route
  • First Dreamliner for Uzbekistan Airways
  • New clients generate growth
  • New Wave Group inks contract with DHL
  • More business opportunities with new K+N app
  • FECR hires sales guru for carload sector
  • Switzerland: reorganising wagon load traffic
  • MOL pushes big data application in ocean shipping
  • Completion of big acquisition in US supply chain
  • Kalmar names APAC leader
  • Air China lands in San Jose and soon in Warsaw
  • A permanent goodbye for Hanjin?
  • Very bright skies over Freja

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Hull claims fall but insurers fear major loss
  • Ship Finance profit dips but search for new investment targets continues
  • Impairment charge deepens Jinhui Shipping loss
  • Mitsubishi HI seeks Japanese shipbuilding alliance
  • Frontline predicts spot market recovery but well below early 2016 levels
  • China CSSC profit slumps 90% in first half
  • Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha out of civil rehabilitation
  • Ningbo Port posts profit of CNY1.18 billion for 1H16
  • Pakistan to open first international-standard dry bulk terminal in January
  • First-half loss reported by the new-look CSCL
  • Hanjin to file for court protection as Seoul scrambles to curb impact on banks, investors
  • Implications of failing Hanjin will stretch across liner business
  • Korea Shipowners' Association calls for Hanjin-HMM merger

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Alliance partners abandon ship as Hanjin applies for court receivership
  • Mallory Alexander names new chief administrative officer as it prepares to hit takeover trail
  • Freightos buys WebCargoNet and creates world's largest freight rate database
  • Farewell to the father of the 747, Joe Sutter
  • The great debate: will Amazon kill FedEx?
  • The end of an era? Ships' crew, and the middlemen who sell the space
  • Did Britain sink its shipping industry by waiving the rules?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • DNV GL in new effort to ease EU adoption of LNG as a fuel
  • Elcome to supply systems for three ADSB newbuilds
  • Ship Supply International launches Small Ship Group
  • Ingalls gets advanced procurement funding for NSC 9
  • Hanjin Shipping files for receivership
  • Maersk Tankers newbuilds to have Wartsila BWMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Hanjin ships remain at sea rather than berth
    Ports report that vessels are staying outside harbours after receivership move
  • Oldendorff delays new capesize deliveries to 2017
    EXCLUSIVE: Private German dry bulk owner takes delivery of one new vessel now as scheduled
  • Neither indispensable nor too big to fail
    The indispensability of shipping is hardly something individual shipowners have the luxury in today's market to sit back and enjoy
  • China Merchants Port Holdings profit slides 39%
    Container throughput at the company's ports was up 11.1% to 46.1m teu
  • Insured values continue to fall, Cefor statistics find
    Declines particularly pronounced for bulkers and OSVs
  • Suezmax tanker earnings surge across most regions
    Modest recovery triggered by West African cargoes, fuel oil arbitrage to Singapore
  • Ship Finance International sees gains in first half of 2016
    Profits rise but are lower than in 2015
  • Golar LNG looks beyond loss to tentative recovery
    As it awaits shipping recovery, Golar progresses with its regasification and liquefaction ventures
  • VLCC cancellations at STX more likely than price renegotiations, says Frontline
    Tanker giant has four new VLCCs on order at struggling STX shipyard
  • MR tanker rates rebound sharply in Atlantic as arbitrage trickles through
    But traders worry the transatlantic volumes may be temporary
  • Panamax bulker rates drift lower on ample tonnage
    Coal supply disruption reported in Colombia as weighted time charter average falls to three-week low
  • Cosco and Evergreen sideline Hanjin Shipping
    Other box carriers could be positioned to gain from coming market turmoil
  • Sovcomflot expands involvement in Sakhalin-2 offshore project
    Platform supply vessels will be under long-term charter contracts with Sakhalin Energy
  • Hanjin Shipping collapse rocks fragile container trades
    CHYKE partners and shippers most at risk
  • Huarong looks to issue equity amid profit losses
    Shipbuilder lays out plan to cut down debt
  • Shipper cargoes at risk from Hanjin vessel arrests
    Organisations advise shippers to seek legal advice
  • Impairments loss weighs on Jinhui shipping
    Bulker owner in talks with lenders over debt-restructuring scheme amid tightening liquidity
  • Skuld poaches industry veteran Howe from North P&I
    New signing brings over 40 years of shipping and insurance experience
  • Awilco LNG stays in the red with $11.5m loss
    But Oslo-listed LNG player believes tables are starting to turn
  • Hanjin Shipping faces vessel detention and slot booking cancellations
    Cosco Container Lines says it has ended its slot exchange with the South Korean shipping line
  • Frontline succumbs to tanker market slowdown
    Tanker giant expects second half of year to be significantly weaker than the first
  • MOL to record $184m gain from sale of JF Hillebrand stake
    Sale follows review of non-core assets
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering posts $5.6m net profit
    Contributions from shipbuilding sales and a weakened Chinese yuan helped lift bottom line
  • Singapore unveils sea safety drive
    Move aims to bring together maritime players worldwide to share best practices
  • Hanjin files for court receivership
    UPDATED: Group to make decision on restructuring plan's status after the court reviews its application

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • NYSA: Decision favoring waterfront commission won't have major hiring impact
  • Acqusition boosts C.H. Robinson reach into Australia, New Zealand
  • Hanjin cargo idled until cargo handlers get paid
  • GE Transportation buys ShipXpress in bid for rail shippers
  • DP World looks to expand in India for accelerated growth
  • 'K' Line opens Indian joint venture for logistics expansion
  • APM Terminals to invest in new berth at NY-NJ port
  • Rickmers-Linie: No breakbulk/project recovery this year
  • Hanjin unraveling as US import rates set to soar
  • CI Capital Partners plans logistics, transport acquisitions
  • Idle fleet rising as Panamax unemployment hits record
  • Indian unions reject government's appeal to drop Friday strike
  • Hanjin Shipping will enter receivership after bank support lost

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • High US inventories keep lid on cargo container traffic
    Hanjin's absence from US market may not make much difference as cargo traffic down.
  • Frontline keeps faith in tanker rebound
    Tanker owner's chief executive says rates will rise from current slump, though won't reach 2015's heights.
  • Aframax rates bounce from depth of trough
    Spot market 'finally on the move' with 21.8% jump in one day.
  • APM plans $70m spend for US East Coast Port
    New berth aims to ready APM's New Jersey facility to take newer, bigger boxship.
  • Frontline hangs onto cash for acquisitions
  • Rokke's Aker pumps $60m into Solstad
    Oslo-listed holding company subscribes to shares and convertible loan as part of restructuring of offshore vessel owner.
  • Wells Fargo: Don't write off Hanjin risks
    Lengthy receivership process not priced into models, analyst warns as he advises of headwinds.
  • Golar posts loss and FSRU awaits payment
    LNG shipowner cites better utilisation during the quarter, but rates still remained low.
  • Anne Mokster: 'worst-ever' offshore market
    ONS conference opens against background of doom and gloom for owners.
  • Golar's second-quarter loss below estimates
    LNG shipowner says utilisation improved during the quarter, but rates still remained low.
  • SFI in the money despite weak market
    But the bottom-line result posted by John Fredriksen's company narrowly missed the market's consensus.
  • DSME in European charm offensive
    CEO Jung Sung-leep visits shipowners to reassure them over yard's financial health.
  • Statoil tears up Brazilian PSV charter
    Norwegian major returns CBO ship early, but keeps on two more.
  • MPC moves closer to $891m asset sale
    German owner expects to finalise disposal of up to eight vessels "in the course of September".
  • Genco stretches equity deadline two weeks
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led shipowner given extra time as it continues to work toward refinancing bank loans.
  • SCF takes on Sakhalin PSVs
    Russian owner buys Swire Pacific Offshore out of ice-breaking supply vessel partnership.
  • GMS makes less but remains "solid"
    London-listed company sees profit decline but is cautiously optimistic thanks to high utilisation.
  • Iraq's SOMO blacklists three tankers
    A vessel owned by Maran Tankers is among the ships not allowed to enter Iraqi ports due to Kurdish business.
  • ICG stretches two ro-pax charter deals
    Irish ferry and boxship group also announces hike in profit for first half.
  • Rieber takes $40m impairment hit
    Norwegian seismic shipowner falls to loss in second quarter as fleet value chopped.
  • Citibank downgrades Maersk, shares fall
    Investment bank says strategic review of Danish conglomerate can do little to fix poor markets.
  • James Fisher edges up tanker profit
    UK owner benefits from improved spot rates in second quarter.
  • Awilco loss widens but CEO is optimistic
    Norwegian owner sees deeper red but gets $8.4m compensation from Chinese buyer as the market picks up.
  • Frontline reveals $868m of loans for newbuildings
    Fredriksen company close to sealing financing for shipyard programme as profit drops.
  • Hanjin Shipping vessel arrested in Singapore
    Detention comes as South Korean parent company finally files for court receivership.
  • Unions challenge Boskalis over large job cuts
    ITF backs Nautilus International in fight to stop cutting and downgrading of seafarers' jobs.
  • CSCL slumps to a major loss in the first half
    Chinese containership operator turned ship leasing company feels the impact of weak liner market.
  • Statoil strengthens strategic partnership with Petrobras
    Norwegian and Brazilian oil majors look to build on each other's respective expertise.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • U.S. agency validates one of MacroPoint's patents
    The third-party load tracking visibility provider MacroPoint said Wednesday it has won a patent related to its technology for tracking the ...
  • UPS pilots ratify new labor contract
    UPS Inc. pilots represented by the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) voted today to ratify a new five-year labor contract, according to ...
  • Commentary: Tender is the season
    Gary Chisamore Shippers typically have three expiry dates for their ocean rates: year-end (for exports), spring (for imports) and their fis...
  • APMT to invest $70m at Port of New York/New Jersey
    APM Terminals (APMT) announced Wednesday it will invest $70 million to expand and modernize its Port Elizabeth terminal at the Port of New ...
  • Freightos acquires air cargo rate provider WebCargoNet
    The online freight rate marketplace Freightos on Wednesday acquired the air cargo management provider WebCargoNet for an undisclosed amount...
  • U.S. finds dumping of Chinese truck, bus tire imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department has determined that truck and bus tires from China are dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair market valu...
  • Rickmers Group posts net loss for first half 2016
    Rickmers Group, an international provider of services to the shipping industry, vessel owner and ocean carrier, reported a net loss of 131....
  • Hanjin Shipping files for court receivership
    Hanjin Shipping, the largest container shipping company in Korea and seventh largest in the world, has filed for court receivership accordi...
  • MOL partners with YNU on ocean shipping data analytics
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and its subsidiary MOL Information Systems, Ltd. have partnered with Yokohama National University to study ...
  • DOT helps fund state tests to fuel Highway Trust Fund
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHA) said it will release $14.2 million in grants to seven states thro...
  • NEWS FLASH: Hanjin files for court receivership
    Hanjin Shipping, the largest container shipping company in Korea and seventh largest in the world, has filed for court receivership accordi...
  • Court dismisses suit against Waterfront Commission of New York
    A federal appellate court has affirmed the dismissal of the federal complaint filed against the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor by...
  • Swedish conglomerate taps DHL for ocean freight
    Swedish manufacturing conglomerate New Wave Group has signed an exclusive three-year contract with DHL Global Forwarding for ocean transpor...
  • Cincinnati firm marries parcel trucks and drones
    Workhorse's eight-rotor "octocopter" called Horsefly, which can launch from the roof of the delivery vehicle and navigate to the desired del...
  • USDA considers persimmon imports from Japan
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to allow the import of fresh persimmon...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • TANKERS: Norway's Frontline sees major weakening in tanker market in H2
    Downward pressure on rates has continued into Q3
  • Extra Saudi power generation demand tightens Med HSFO market
    The front-month HSFO Med swap has risen to $238.25/mt on Tuesday from $226/mt on August 15.
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at highest since May
    Since the week ended August 5, USAC stocks have risen by 1.024 million barrels, and are up 1.683 million barrels from the same point last year, data showed.
  • CGT blockade not affecting oil operations at Le Havre
    The port of Le Havre in northern France was blocked Wednesday by CGT dock workers protesting against the arrest of two of their colleagues earlier in the day, according to Le Monde news website.
  • TANKERS: Traffic closed on Bosporus Strait due to engine problem on Aframax
    Together the Bosporus and Dardanelles form the only commercially navigable route from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Iraq will support a production freeze at OPEC's next meeting, says Abadi
    Unclear if Abadi was referring to unscheduled meeting in Algeria in September or OPEC's regular meet in November.
  • Ecuadorean suppliers not quoting bunker prices due to lack of product: sources
  • Oslo-listed bulk shipper Jinhui reports Q2 loss, sees more pain in dry bulk
    Jinhui, reporting a second quarter net loss of $21 million, said the dry bulk shipping market remained under pressure from depressed freight rates as the global economic recovery remained slow.
  • ANALYSIS: South Korea a bright spot for fuel oil demand
    Heat wave likely to keep demand strong in coming month

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile