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BRIEFS
December 6, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • THE Alliance comes up with financial safeguards in event of Hanjin scenario
  • CMA CGM starts new Adriatic Sea to Egypt, intra-Med loop for reefer cargo
  • Algeria to start building new 6.5m TEU box port
  • Russian cops can cost forwarders as much as crooks, warn TT Club insurers
  • Prince Rupert, Vancouver to snare 20-25pc of inland-bound boxes from USWC
  • Nippon Express offers 15-18 day Japan-Europe transit via China rail link
  • Qatar's new port opens, raising capacity from 750,000 to 2 million TEU
  • January Dutch forum to discuss cyber threat to the maritime industry
  • Freight rates soar as air cargo peak season 'strongest since financial crisis'
  • Pharma, perishables push up Changi airport's cargo volumes 5.5pc
  • Finnair to recruit 70 professionals for digital team to enhance customer experience
  • B&H Worldwide wins Logix Aero contract for job at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • CMA CGM upgrades its offer between Adriatic Sea & Egypt with new ADRIMED EXPRESS line
  • INSA elects new office-bearers & Directors
  • IRClass authorised as Recognised Organisation for Oman, Nigeria & Lebanon flag states
  • Lines warned on impacting port/terminal investment
  • MOL appoints Chief Country Representatives in Brazil & Mexico
  • MSC & HMM jointly pitch for Hanjin's 50 pc stake in Total Terminals International
  • NYK procures 4,700 additional brand new refrigerated containers
  • Salient features of Draft Inland Vessels Bill, 2016
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates surge
  • Armitt Group signs contract with Hutchison Ports to build steel handling facility at London Thamesport
  • JNPT-APEC trains professionals in port engineering
  • PCS covers around 92 pc of total ex-im trade by volume: Radhakrishnan
  • The impact of demonetisation
  • India's share in global trade remains constant

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Crowley nets huge road transport contract
  • Dual-fuel LNG PCTC for maritime automotive services
  • New freight centre opens in Austria
  • Pharma certification granted to Schiphol forwarder
  • Busiest month ever for Etihad Cargo
  • UIC congratulates Adif's new chairman
  • New inland port in sight down under
  • Baton handover at UIC
  • ISO 50001 certification for HHL
  • Kuala Lumpur gains new service centre
  • Port shuttle raises frequency
  • HMM and MSC finding common interests
  • Wild horses to Orenburg once again...
  • Investing in Hungary

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • US raises hurdles for ballast water extensions
  • ISS and Norden boost co-operation
  • Cash-ready Chinese lenders fill the ship finance gap
  • NYK starts car transport service in Vietnam
  • Bernhard Schulte books LNG bunkering vessel at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Margin pressure could force terminals to stop investing in facilities
  • Global sulphur cap challenges refinery capacity
  • Vallianz Holdings drawn into lawsuits against Swiber unit
  • Chang Myung Shipping offloads more bulkers

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • THE Alliance prepares contingency plans for another shipping line bankruptcy
  • DP World and Canadian pension fund link up to create $3.7bn port investment platform
  • TT Club warns forwarders and transport firms of increased risks of operating in Russia
  • Top business leaders to be grilled in SK parliamentary corruption probe
  • Apple to set up a distribution centre through its logistics partner in India
  • DHL strengthens India's e-commerce sector with $74m investment

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • Leadership change at Washington State Ferries
  • Davie Canada's first yard with ISO 14001:2015 certification
  • McAllister tugs first with CAT Marine 3516E Tier 4 engines
  • IHC launches first LNG-fueled hopper dredge
  • Dellner brings its braking solutions to U.S. marine market

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • Handysize bulkers climb to near three-year high
    Market participants expect strong week ahead
  • Kuwait to build tankers for national fleet
    Following footsteps of other Middle Eastern producers in enhancing supply chain, Opec member to order oil tankers and VLGCs
  • New owner for V.Group
    Companies agree to undisclosed fee as current majority owner will reinvest in V.Group
  • Greek Shipping Awards 2016 attended by record 1,200 guests in Athens
    Winners include Laskaridis, Hajioannou, Efthymiou, Thenamaris and Samos Steamship
  • Banking crisis ramps up pressure on shaky Italian owners
    Nine out of ten local shipping outfits close to the edge, finance sources warn
  • Keeping Hamburg's traditions alive
    Nils Aden is leading ER Schiffahrt's efforts to move with the times, while keeping hold of the best of German traditions
  • BW LPG to become main Aurora LPG shareholder
    Company expected to increase stake in Aurora by over 35% as acquisition offer expires on Monday
  • Better times returning for strong container lines
    Maersk Line's Robbert van Trooijen says the vessel supply-demand gap is now closing and financially stable carriers are winning market share
  • Seanergy sticks to vessel acquisition strategy even as net loss widens
    Athens-based dry bulk owner expects market volatility to continue
  • Trump election rounds off shipping's annus horribilis
    Just when container lines thought conditions could not get much worse, so the spectre of protectionism has returned
  • An unwelcome outcome
    Germany's non-operating owners facing crunch in coming period
  • NYK sets up Vietnam joint venture to transport imported vehicles
    NYK will take 80% shareholding in JV
  • Gulf Navigation forms joint venture with CSIC yards
    Consortium to ramp up shipyard activities in the northern region of UAE
  • DP World sets up $3.7bn investment vehicle with Canadian pension fund
    Platform to invest in ports and terminals outside of United Arab Emirates
  • Hyundai Mipo secures LNG bunkering vessel order from Bernhard Schulte
    Delivery scheduled for the second half of 2018
  • Hanjin schedules rehabilitation update meeting on Friday
    Independent auditor to present findings
  • Rotterdam raises port tariffs by 0.3%
    Increase in in line with three-year deal with trade and industry associations
  • Seized bulker Maverick Gunner put up for sale by Singapore
    Vessel valued $13.05m
  • FSL Trust exits Singapore exchange watchlist
    Trust managed to raise market capitalisation to comply with listing regulations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • US Congress on course to pass port bill
  • Virginia expands trade zone to attract more shippers to port
  • First blade rolls off UK wind power manufacturing line
  • US drug and alcohol test clearinghouse could limit truck driver force
  • Companies fight it out for Russia's largest stevedore
  • Rotterdam discounts transshipped containers
  • Container line rates hold key to US Gulf resin exports
  • Top five liners serving US gain larger share
  • India expands effort to reduce dwell times at busiest port

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • OSG hires shipping outsider for CFO job
    Christopher Wolf to replace Rick Oricchio as finance chief; Susan Allan joins as general counsel.
  • Safe Bulkers preps fundraiser to buy ships
    Polys Hajioannou to invest in New York-listed shipowner as it considers second-hand purchases.
  • Offshore vessel shares rally as oil ticks up
    GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck all continue rebound alongside oil prices.
  • GasLog readies pieces for FSRU conversion
    No firm deal in place yet, but Peter Livanos-backed company at the ready on FSRU.
  • Royal Boskalis pulls back Fugro stake
    Tug and salvage giant, which had been seen as a takeover suitor, reduces holding in Dutch seismic and subsea vessel owner.
  • ICS: Somalia piracy threat still high
    Shipowners group praises decision to extend Operation Atalanta until the end of 2018.
  • OSG spin-off starts with a loss
    International Seaways reveals $50.9m net deficit in the third quarter due to lower tanker rates.
  • Crew evacuated after cargoship grounds
    Rosshipcom vessel gets stuck near rocky shore in Sea of Marmara.
  • OMERS sells V.Group to Advent International
    Private equity firm takes over UK-based shipmanagement company and eyes geographical expansion.
  • Tschudi targets Mozambique OSV market
    Norwegian owner forms new company to win African offshore business.
  • Court rules on Hanjin Shipping cape
    Bank free to sell bulker but judge imposes condition that could influence choice of buyer.
  • Taiwan Navigation falls to a loss
    Bulker owner hit by falling revenue in the third quarter.
  • UK Chamber launches shipping film
    "Delivering for Britain" brings UK's maritime industry under the spotlight.
  • OOCL ship's dumping detention upheld
    Appeals tribunal says Australian inspectors were right to hold OOCL Le Havre after food waste was chucked overboard.
  • Analysts crunch tanker sums after Opec cut
    Morgan Stanley lowers 2017 VLCC forecast while Credit Suisse says move is negative on the surface.
  • Tanker and LPG carrier collide in Ceuta
    Furtrans vessel suffers minor damage in scrape with moored Unigas vessel.
  • Allseas buys Volstad's new OCV
    Heavy-lift group snaps up Norwegian owner's Volstad Oceanic.
  • Fugro's deal with Shelf Subsea falls through
    Dutch subsea specialist cans plans to sell its Asia Pacific business for $14.9m.
  • BW LPG increases its stake in Aurora LPG
    Singaporean owner receives more acceptances for shares in Norwegian VLGC specialist.
  • Market watches Nisshin deal on price
    Japanese owner rumoured to be selling kamsarmax for a price ahead of failed deal in February.
  • Schulte LNG bunker newbuild confirmed
    Hyundai Mipo signs one-plus-one deal for LNGBV with German owner.
  • Clarksons: OSV orders drop 96%
    UK broker says offshore vessel contracting will remain depressed for the next couple of years.
  • Gulf Navigation launches shipyard bid
    Tanker owner teaming up with Chinese yards for operations in the UAE.
  • DSME plans IT business spin-off
    Restructuring yard says an information systems company will stand alone in January.
  • DP World teams with CDPQ in $3.7bn fund
    Dubai-based terminal operator launches venture with one of North America's largest pension funds.
  • Handysize bulker suffers fire off UK coast
    Salvors are currently on board vessel to carry out an assessment and identify port of refuge.
  • Suezmaxes move downward
    Aframaxes continue to rise and VLCCs hold steady, but products tankers sink.
  • Scotline snaps up general cargo vessel
    UK shipowner says difficult times are providing opportunities for it to enhance its fleet.
  • BP sanctions Mad Dog Phase 2 project
    Gulf of Mexico offshore development to be brought on-line at less than half original $20bn cost.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • Hamburg Süd employees seek job protection
    Approximately 500 employees of German ocean carrier Hamburg Süd demonstrated Friday at Rathausmarkt, the center square of Hamburg, seeking ...
  • American Shipper survey on the FMC
    The business relationships between shippers and shipping lines are under tremendous pressure these days, given the huge structural change g...
  • Drewry: Idle containership fleet size has soared
    The size of the idle containership fleet hasdoubled in the past year, from 238 ships with 900,000 TEUs ofcapacity in November 2015 to 435 s...
  • CBP depends on international engagement to manage trade, Kerlikowske says
    CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske speaking at Trade Symposium Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection To what extent the United States, u...
  • U.S. Coast Guard approves ballast water treatment system
    The U.S. Coast Guard said it issued the first U.S. type-approval certificate for a ballast water management system Friday. The Coast Guard...
  • BCG: Oversupply of containership capacity could worsen
    The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said that oversupply of containership capacity could worsen in coming years. In a report titled Sailing ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2016
  • Panama bunker fuel hits 16-month high on firm demand
    "Prices are up in Panama pretty big time," one Panama-based trader said Monday. "So it makes it less attractive to fix."
  • Med HSFO cargoes at biggest discount to NWE barges in a year
    In five of the last seven years, December has shown the biggest discount for cargoes compared with barges.
  • NWE fuel oil barges rise from six-month low on strong demand, poor supply
    Attractive premiums in Asia led traders to fix five VLCCs to load this month from Rotterdam to Singapore.
  • TENDER DATA: Tupras offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for Dec 20-22: sources
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude rally pauses ahead of Doha meet
  • S Korea's Kogas to invest $9 mil in LNG bunkering infrastructure at Tongyeong
    LNG being promoted against the backdrop of stricter environmental concerns

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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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