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BRIEFS
July 4, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E surges 99.8pc to US$1,206/TEU, up 50pc to Med and 61pc to USWC
  • Maersk to accept US Coast Guard VGM acceptance standard in US
  • S'pore minister fears crisis in July 12 Hague ruling on South China Seas
  • Service reliability of ocean carriers hits six-month high: Drewry
  • New assignments for 13,000-TEU vessels as US demand slumps
  • Ex-DHL forwarding chief among backers in French freight tracker scheme
  • CMA CGM levies US$225/TEU Zanzibar congestion surcharge
  • Brexit to have little direct impact on container sector: Alphaliner
  • Xeneta sees no silver lining for container shipping in Brexit storm
  • Impact of Brexit vote likely to be muted, but harder on box ships
  • Cargolux CEO steps down after 'losing support' of powers that be
  • Asia Pacific airlines's cargo falls 0.7pc in May, says AAPA
  • Quebec subsidy firms up US$1 billion Bombardier C Series investment

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2016
  • Asian Shipping & Logistics successfully handles ODC shipment at Mundra Adani Terminal
  • BIMCO launches new standard agreements for novation of shipping contracts
  • Boxship demolition up this year
  • CMA CGM crosses 91.05 pc ownership threshold of NOL
  • Demand outlook for multipurpose shipping seen taking time to improve
  • Enclosed space ship safety rule enters into force
  • New Singapore-Calcutta service launched
  • Nexus Logistics commences full-fledged operations in Hazira
  • NYK vessel first to make commercial transit through expanded Panama Canal
  • Role of merchant seafarers in migrant rescues highlighted on day of the seafarer
  • Sanjiv Potnis is the new Chairman of BOFBA
  • UASC concludes fully compliant VGM lift ahead of deadline
  • Barley imports seen rising
  • Brexit could impact engineering exports, says EEPC
  • Chinese steel may face anti-dumping levy
  • More import of pulses on the anvil
  • Logistics Data Bank service commences at JN Port
  • Major focus on port-rail connectivity projects under Sagarmala Programme
  • PSA launches Living Lab for port & logistics industry
  • US Consulate official visits Kandla Port
  • IPRCL SPV to develop coal rail corridor connecting Paradip Port
  • Pradip Kumar Agrawal takes charge as Director (Domestic Division), CONCOR
  • RITES exports modern passenger coaches to Bangladesh
  • Forex reserves fall by $ 3.03 bn to $ 360.79 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New alliances chose Malta
  • Turkish Cargo continues active container offer
  • Australia: fund to fix NSW truck washing facilities
  • Two more widebody stands at Zurich airport
  • Major changes for CMC
  • Rhenus takes over Loomis
  • Samskip looks to floor its rivals
  • STM picks new president
  • Maiden award for Auckland
  • Plus Ultra sets long-haul schedules
  • Petit Forestier scoops up Fraikin
  • Extending network to Hungary and Greece
  • Spedlogswiss re-elects De Courten
  • Eco Ports network enlarged
  • More South but less West Africa with Emirates
  • New office near Madrid airport
  • Compass lures John P. Martin away from Agility
  • Another M for 2M?
  • Contargo hatches out new rail company
  • Ethiopian welcomes A350 with massive changes
  • German cargo carrier says "Buongiorno"

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • European port survey reveals further decline in banned ships
  • Tanjung Pelepas to double capacity by 2030
  • HMM delays bulker delivery
  • South Korean shipbuilding interests call for government to back vessel orders
  • Ezion Holdings-Sinotrans & CSC Holdings set up offshore windfarm JV
  • Expansion to take Montreal's capacity above 3 million teu
  • New marine insurer launches on fixed price pledge
  • Container spot rates on Asia-Europe trade rise almost 80%

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • Smoother sailing for container lines, but bad news for shippers as peak season rates rocket
  • Shock as Olivier Bijaoui quits WFS just a year on from Platinum deal
  • Shippers get smart as use of container tracking devices on a per-trip basis soars
  • Brexit and shipping: the FAQs
  • Cosco Greece labels Piraeus port sale terms inconsistent
  • HNA's Spanish troubles a lesson for all Chinese firms going global
  • Mallory Alexander appoints Claudio Onoforio to global business development role

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • PenAir to begin flights from Portland to Klamath Falls
  • Diana Shipping Oks charter of Ice Class Panamax vessel
  • Department of Homeland Security awards $275 million in preparedness grants
  • Senate confirms three nominees to Federal Maritime Commission posts
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets Navy fleet oiler contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • Scorpio Tankers buys low
    Latest stock repurchases at historically low levels
  • Box weighing takes off with little drama
    Update: Some issues reported in Asia export hubs, smooth introduction at others, no early disruption in the US
  • Teekay Group leaves dividends unchanged
    Dividends remain stable as group taps debt and capital markets to fund fleet growth
  • New Colombian port ships first boxes
    Full operations scheduled by end of year, including oil and products
  • Gorgon LNG cargo on track despite gas leak, Chevron says
    Workers in the area are evacuated as Marib Spirit arrives to load cargo
  • Ethane is huge opportunity, says Navigator Gas
    Ships required to carry ethane but owners need to be prudent
  • HSH Nordbank offloads $5.6bn of bad shipping debt on taxpayers
    Further disposals on market due for 2017
  • BP bucks trend with new LNG final investment decision
    Indonesia project construction to begin after contract awards in third quarter 2016
  • Capes regain optimism
    Spot rates surge to more than five-week high with gains in all major trades
  • Lloyd's in talks to maintain EU licences on Brexit
    Corporation says 4% of premium at risk from exit
  • LNG shipping alters its focus on raising cash
    Financing takes on a new shape as the industry transforms, Informa's LNG shipping conference is told
  • Yard Talk | Global price wars loom
    Brexit could bolster hungry Chinese yards' competitiveness by weakening the yuan
  • Norden's head of dry cargo resigns
    Update: Ejner Bonderup to become chief executive of XO Shipping
  • Product tankers must lock in time charters before rates collapse, says BIMCO analyst
    Fleet growth and deceleration in product stock building are weighing on rates
  • IACS names Sun Licheng as chairman
    Dr Sun is the chairman and president of the China Classification Society.
  • Sinotrans & CSC teams up with Ezion to tap China's offshore windpower market
    Chinese power giant China Huadian Corp to support joint venture's projects
  • Brightoil Petroleum unit terminates purchase of 10 bunker barges
    Brightoil will buy additional bunker barges at a more moderate pace
  • Gener8 Maritime secures financing for two more VLCCs
    US-listed Gener8 amends existing loan facility to fund its newbuilding programme in China

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • Can technology, partnerships keep small LTL truckers rolling?
  • Oakland fee to pay for night gates wins acceptance
  • US exporters sail through first day of new SOLAS rule
  • Global SOLAS disruption minimal, but shipper frustration over fees intensifies
  • New Brazil government hungry for infrastructure investment
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates jump at highest clip in months
  • European rail operators target port connections to regain market share
  • No SOLAS disruption reported at major European ports
  • India rolls out SOLAS without trouble
  • E-commerce drives growth in distribution center rents
  • Asia-Europe spot rates soar as GRIs take hold

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • APM gets full control of Aarhus port
    Lehmann family presence in Danish industry ends with the disposal of its 40% stake to Maersk Group.
  • Kidnapped tug crew safe
    Indonesian men being held in the Philippines after latest pirate attack.
  • Shipping stocks avoid Brexit bloodbath
    DryShips hardest hit in days since referendum but overall damage has been relatively minor, figures show.
  • Geden in Trafigura charter dispute
    Commodity giant could stop paying Turkish chemical tanker owner due to outstanding debt.
  • Creditors call for DSME/Samsung merger
    Bank official cited as saying big three must become big two to resist crisis.
  • DNB Markets boosts Golar LNG rating
    Analysts upgrade company to buy following formation of Golar Power.
  • Indian court okays GOL assets sale again
    DVB Bank gets second order to dispose of six anchor-handlers in order to recover unpaid dues.
  • Fesco boxship held in Hong Kong
    Russian owner's vessel found to have fire door modified by crew.
  • Russian maritime agency sues USC yard group
    Law suit launched over delays to icebreaker Victor Chernomyrdin.
  • Fesco boxship held in Kong Kong
    Russian owner's vessel found to have fire door modified by crew.
  • Libya holds tanker in smuggling probe
    Nigeria's Temeteron detained off Zawia with diesel cargo.
  • UK Club: kidnappers more sophisticated
    Insurer sees rise of kidnap activity in the Gulf of Guinea and notes it will not disappear soon.
  • Euronav in post-Brexit vote buyback
    Tanker owner moves on falling share price following referendum outcome to top up on stock.
  • Siem wins long-term Canadian contracts
    ExxonMobil hires two ships owned by Oslo-listed company for the Sable project off Nova Scotia.
  • Hellenic Carriers offer declared unconditional
    Faith Holdings wins 70% backing for buy-out of delisting Greek owner.
  • Big Korean yards to miss out on state aid?
    $650m emergency fund could bypass HHI, Samsung and DSME unless unions accept restructuring plans.
  • EU probes grant linked to CAMED yard
    Commission investigates whether $49m awarded to Port of Naples breached aid rules.
  • SCF bags Prisco tanker fleet
    Russian state owner nets nine ice-class ships from bankrupt compatriot in auction.
  • Subsea 7 snaps up more bonds
    Norwegian owner's buyback hits $234m with latest deal.
  • Panamax boxship demolition levels triple in 2016
    But shipping association Bimco says that "more needs to be done to lift the charter market".
  • Ezion proposes heavily discounted rights issue
    Singapore-listed company says proceeds used to upgrade fleet and boost operational flexibility.
  • Sinotrans & CSC enters offshore wind market
    Chinese shipowner teams with Singapore company to target turbine installation market.
  • Singapore's Universal Terminal seals five year loan
    Proceeds to contribute towards acquisition of a terminal from its parent company.
  • Aberdeen Asset Management trims Keppel stake
    UK investment firm ceases to be a substantial shareholder in Singapore-listed shipyard group.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • Former Maryland congresswoman says health has improved
  • Drewry: Container carrier service reliability reaches six-month high
  • Global Shippers' Forum complains of 'unjustified VGM charges'
  • APMT to acquire full ownership of terminal in Aarhus
  • 3PLs say they are ready to handle VGM filings for shippers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2016
  • Hong Kong to align with China's marine fuel sulfur emissions control plan: report
    Starting January 1, 2019.
  • FACTBOX: Asia Q3 oil products outlook and factors to watch
  • OIL Q2: Rotterdam sets the tone as volatile crude leads to mixed trends in bunker markets
  • Singapore Q3/Q4 HSFO market structure strengthens to 15-month high on lower supply
    On expectations of lower-than-average volumes of western arbitrage FO.
  • S Korea bunker fuel May consumption rose 45% on year to 3.4 m barrels
    Stronger demand for power generation, and lower prices.
  • Two-day crude rally halted with focus on fundamentals
    Prompt NYMEX crude had gained $3.55 in the previous two trading sessions
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil exports to Panama in April drop to nearly six-year low
    Compared with March, US exports of that product fell 66% from 406,000 barrels, EIA data showed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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