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BRIEFS
December 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cuts low-demand winter sailings on its Trans-Atlantic trade
  • Maersk Line has its eye on acquiring Hamburg Sud, sources say
  • Idle container ship fleet reduced but things still look grim: Alphaliner
  • Hanjin Shipping's demise may lead to the end for profitable global trade
  • Better times ahead with supply-demand gap closing: Maersk official
  • HK to implement new regulation to protect marine enivironment in the New Year
  • New Zealand seeks greater dairy, forestry exports to China
  • 'K' Line adds new ro/ro service loop to Thailand-Australia trade lane
  • NYK conducts crisis-response drill with Japanese coastguard
  • Hactl provides ground handling for SW Italia freighter service
  • ABX Air used by Amazon obtains court order to end cargo pilots' strike
  • Finnair warns of possible flight cancellations due to working restrictions on pilots

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • AMTOI gives a fond farewell to Deepak Shetty
  • CMA CGM to revamp Indian Ocean feeder network
  • IWAI takes up construction of navigational lock at Farakka
  • More time given for proper implementation of guidelines on verified gross mass of containers
  • Six Goan rivers to be developed as National Waterways
  • Traditional training as important as relying on technology, conference told
  • Kottayam port conducts successful trial run of containers
  • Mumbai Port Trust appoints planning & design consultant for developing eastern waterfront
  • No proposal under consideration currently to enhance MEIS incentive

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Paper transport specialist augments fleet
  • 25 years in business
  • K Line pushing ACE
  • Progress continues on PTC implementation
  • Supplying car hire company with stationary
  • Next chapter begins for port and city of Dunkirk
  • Stockton issues landing permit to Atlas Air
  • Kaizen awards Iveco Madrid
  • New rail service connecting China and Netherlands
  • HMM confident with regards to TTI Algeciras
  • Gaining access to electronic VGM platform
  • First train rolls out of new rail terminal in Victoria
  • Reinforcements for port of London authority board
  • Air India to Madrid today
  • Nominated: DOT secretary for Trump administration

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • Stock investors bet on LNG and dry bulk, shun tankers
  • IMO holds off on mandatory cyber rules
  • Vogemann and Ahrenkiel in technical management joint venture
  • Shipowner poised to take the helm at Trump's Commerce Department
  • Publicly listed shipowners press ahead with stock sales
  • More cruise traffic ahead for Caribbean ports, less for Europe
  • Maritime e-documents: pushing paper aside
  • Seoul to order 63 ships from local yards by end of 2018
  • Jinhui Holdings to finalise debt-restructuring agreement
  • Elaine Chao is Trump's choice to head US Department of Transport
  • Foreign carriers have grabbed Hanjin Shipping's market share, says Busan port
  • Hamburg Süd sale will come with a loss-making dry bulk division
  • Pavilion Energy to pilot LNG bunkering with MOL and Mitsui & Co
  • Kenya's China-built seaport to open for business by 2020
  • Marco Polo Marine slips to loss for 2016
  • 'QTerminals' to manage Qatar's new multibillion-dollar port
  • Seoul court decides to sell Hanjin's Long Beach terminal stake separately

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • Dockworkers protesting over cargo lashing by ships' crews plan demo outside Unifeeder HQ
  • 3D printing will have a great impact on logistics, but has its limitations, says DHL
  • More accidents caused by hazardous cargo shipments, but higher insurance premiums unlikely
  • Brussels to crack down on VAT fraud by firms shipping goods to EU
  • Gulf airlines face renewed threat from protectionist Trump
  • Terry Murphy, director of distribution centres for John Lewis, talks peaks, passion and people
  • Bureau International de Containers names Douglas Owen as its new secretary general

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • Praise for choice of Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary
  • Fincantieri hands over Seabourn Encore
  • Virginia Pilots opt for Volvo Penta IPS for new boat
  • Latest MTU engines on display in New Orleans
  • Damen delivers sixth fast ferry to Korea

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • Panamax bulkers earnings near three-year high
    China's soyabean demand and tight Atlantic tonnage boost market while sentiment in Pacific strengthens on emerging enquiries
  • Golar relishes improving LNG shipping market
    As many as 300 spot fixtures likely to be done in 2016, up from around 190 in 2015
  • Ezra hit by $418.8m quarter loss
    Almost $270m in impairment losses catapult financial year losses to $1bn
  • Updated: Opec agrees output cut but tankers can thrive, says Frontline chief
    Cartel targets 1.2m bpd reduction, but Robert Macleod argues cargo volumes will still be robust and oil demand will still grow
  • VGM automation snagged on box tare weights
    Box weight verification process handicapped by manual input of one data element
  • NYK enhances reefer fleet
    Japanese line orders 4,700 units, including 600 CA reefers
  • Aronnax: A vessel performance comparison tool freely available for all
    Carbon War Room offers new online tool to open window on individual ship operational performance, likely to upset owners
  • Hard Brexit would cost UK owners cabotage rights
    European coastal trading goes unless single market deal is reached, lawyers warn
  • Trump presidency could drive clean product flows
    Rolling back of US environmental regulations to lift tankers
  • Final boxes discharged from Hanjin ships
    Last of the stranded containers unloaded from Hanjiin Vienna in Vancouver
  • Fourth quarter will be 'well above' third, forecasts Nordic American Tankers
    Suezmax market has recovered, says boss of New York-listed tanker company, who still wants greater market share
  • The good, the bad and the ugly
    2016 was a good year for regulatory decision making - the next few will demonstrate how industry reacts to it
  • A new world for ship finance
    In a generally tight market, alternative sources are trying to fill the gap left by European lenders
  • Donald, disruption and the dirty diesel debate
    Why external structural swings should worry us more than internal cyclical woes in 2017
  • Two Supreme Court shipping judgments to set scene for 2017
    Spate of litigation related to Hanjin Shipping collapse also expected to shape maritime law in coming months
  • Healthy fundamentals point to a stronger year ahead for LNG shipping
    Continued delivery of new tonnage can't put off the bulls who seem to be gaining the upper hand with new demand and supply sources, and more spot trades
  • Looking back on our 2016 predictions
    It's judgement day as we assess the accuracy of our predictions for performances in 2016
  • Product tankers to face another tough year
    Fleet growth expected to slow but will remain substantial, keeping bulls at bay
  • Optimism prevails amid dry bulk oversupply concerns
    The worst seems over for many owners who now expect a slow market recovery
  • Newbuilding deliveries and demand side weakness to keep tanker earnings volatile
    Expected oil production volumes and vessel scrapping the wild cards in the pack
  • SM Group mulls joint stake in Hanjin's Long Beach Terminal
    Group eyes Hyundai Merchant Marine as potential partner
  • Jinhui Shipping narrows third-quarter losses
    Debt restructuring discussions are likely to conclude ahead of 2017
  • Small-scale LNG vessel market draws investor interest
    Marine companies accelerating carrier development and deployment
  • DSME secures $12.8m tax refund
    Shipbuilder wins case against South Korean authorities
  • JES International inks deal to buy consumer products firm
    Group disposing of shipbuilding units while seeking out viable new businesses
  • CMA CGM adds port call to ECS service
    First vessel will call at port of London Gateway on January 6, 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • APL improves result under new parent, while Zim halves losses in third quarter
  • Shippers fear LA-Long Beach's green effort will increase handling costs
  • Class I railroads forced to share intermodal network efficiency metrics
  • Brazilian ports dodge strike threat
  • Credit agency: Maersk will acquire rival liner in 2017
  • El Faro data record transcript to be released mid-December
  • Fesco revenue, profit collapse in weak Russian market
  • With new DC, PACCAR Parts speeds next-day shipping
  • Kenya's Lamu port slated for 2020 opening
  • India moves to paperless customs operations Thursday
  • Joint venture to operate Qatar mega-port opening Thursday
  • Asia-Europe shippers expect steep rise in 2017 contract rates
  • CMA CGM throws in bid for Hambürg Sud, analyst reports

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • Western Bulk trims loss; preps share sale
    Oslo bulker operator reduces red ink as time-charter margins return to positive numbers.
  • Tankers face uncertain impact from Opec cuts
    FFAs sell off in response to lower AG volumes; but one executive is sanguine.
  • Golar Partners in FSRU spat; profit spikes
    New York-listed MLP spinoff sees better-than-expected pop in distributable cash flow but reveals legal action over Tundra.
  • Bahri lines up $350m to finance new tankers
    Deal likely involves 10 VLCCs on order at Hyundai Samho, part of major order.
  • Ahrenkiel, Vogemann in bulker tie up
    Hamburg-based KGs to first focus on supramaxes and panamaxes.
  • Havila Shipping reduces third quarter loss
    Norwegian owner reveals a fall in costs as it looks to seal lifeline deal with bondholders.
  • Golar LNG posts loss below estimates
    Oscar Spieler-led company sees better LNG shipping market and FSRU uptake.
  • Age Remoy's Solstad shares unwanted
    Just 0.2% of Rem chairman's offering sold ahead of merger.
  • Mokster, ER Offshore add to layup pile
    Norwegian and German owners removing more vessels from troubled North Sea market.
  • Fourth quarter 'looking good' for NAT CEO
    Herbjorn Hansson says vessels so far earning 20% more than last quarter and equates no growth to 'death'.
  • Ship sales turn HUBLine red
    Malaysian owner set to complete boxship exit as it posts loss.
  • Impairments drag Ezra to a $418.8m loss
    Singapore-listed company sees deep red in the fourth quarter as tough offshore market persists.
  • FTAI Offshore hires former Hallin man
    Subsidiary of Fortress Transportation appoints Jon Attenburrow as managing director and head of Asia.
  • Laskaridis reefer hijacked off Benin
    Greek manager confirms Saronic Breeze was taken to Nigeria by pirates.
  • Woods named deputy CEO at First Ship
    Current chief operating officer wins promotion after three years at Singapore-listed company.
  • Marco Polo loss grows as revenue slumps
    Singapore offshore owner and yard company hit by weaker market.
  • Three crew killed on Italian ro-pax
    Another man critical after gas incident during tank cleaning on Caronte ship.
  • Fesco makes less as discussions continue
    Russian owner still in restructuring negotiations as it posts smaller nine-month profit.
  • K Line adds port calls in Korea and China
    Japanese line boosts Asia Chennai Express run from next month.
  • Epic tries its luck on Oslo Merkur market
    LPG carrier owner transfers its Norwegian listing as it looks for easier access to capital.
  • GulfMark launches $300m notes buy-back
    US offshore owner using new investment from two funds to retire debt.
  • CWR upgrades fleet analysis tools
    Green shipping campaigners have revamped efficiency analysis of world fleet.
  • Olympic lays up again as loss balloons
    Stig Remoy-led owner takes further action to combat downturn.
  • Opec not state aid to boost offshore stocks
    Singapore bank DBS says shares could continue recent gains if oil producers vote for cuts.
  • Forex gain helps Farstad cut loss
    But operating result turns negative for owner as consolidator Kristian Siem moves in.
  • Boa Offshore launches restructuring as cash runs short
    Norwegian owner says liquidity position "severe" as it halts debt payments.
  • Jinhui posts third quarter loss of $28.5m
    Bulker owner says it has reached agreement with majority of lenders over debt restructuring.
  • Port Arthur LNG files FERC terminal application
    US gas producer seeks approval for Texas terminal Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • Canada pipeline to boost tanker transits
    Trans-Pacific tanker market should benefit as government okays pipeline.
  • Tanker purchase lifts Agritrade performance
    Acquisition of VLCC from Euronav in March helps boost results at Hong Kong-listed company.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • CMA CGM: APL gains 'new momentum'
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM said that APL, which it acquired earlier this year when it purchased Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, has...
  • Alphaliner: Decision expected this week on future of Hamburg Süd
    German conglomerate Oetker Group is expected to announce a decision this week on whether to retain or divest the container carrier Hamburg ...
  • Carrier Corp. backs off plans to shift production to Mexico following Trump victory
    Carrier Corp., a manufacturer of heating and cooling systems for residences, commercial spaces and transportation conveyances, announced We...
  • CargoSmart reviews port performance before and after new VGM rule
    CargoSmart, a provider of ship management software, reviewed the performance at six ports before and after the new verified gross mass (VGM...
  • FRA: Railroads report 'uneven progress' on PTC implementation
    United States railroads are reporting "uneven progress" in the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC), according to the latest PTC ...
  • Trump picks Elaine Chao as U.S. Secretary of Transportation
    President-elect Donald Trump has named Elaine Chao to be the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Trump made his announceme...
  • Commerce: U.S. economy grew more than estimated in Q3
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 3.2 percent during third qua...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks virtually unchanged from last week
    The draw was the smallest week-on-week movement in stocks since they rose just 29,000 barrels the week ended April 22.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Traders expect Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to cut OSP differentials for Asian buyers
    Traders surveyed by S&P Global Platts said they expected Aramco to lower its OSP differentials for January by up to $1/b from December on weakness in the Dubai market structure in November.
  • Oil pipeline approvals to boost Canada's competitiveness, open up Asian market
    "With most of the growth in oil demand coming from China and India, Canada can and should play a supplier of choice,
  • Zanganeh says Iran has received 'acceptable' output proposals ahead of OPEC meeting
  • New regulations likely to raise shipping fuel surcharges: industry sources
    Carbon footprint to be in focus
  • FUTURES: Crude higher as investors await outcome of OPEC meet

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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
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