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BRIEFS
September 9, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk adds six 8,000-TEUers on China/LA Long Beach run September 15
  • China's share of global export value increases from 12.9pc to 14.6pc
  • CMA CGM's first move: Sell offshore terminal assets of Neptune Orient Lines
  • Hanjin ship seized in Oz, Hutch levies fee Dutch court banned in Rotterdam
  • Boxship overcapacity cripples effect of positive demand growth: BIMCO
  • Caixin Output Index at 51.8 in August holds steady against July's high
  • MacGregor to mount stage in Hamburg to call for intra-industry co-operation
  • Long Beach accepts 125 acres of former navy land for cargo operations
  • MacGregor's stowage lashings allows for higher FEU shipboard stack weights
  • Fugro's new Oceanstar manoeuvring designed to enhance berthing safety
  • Rate increases disguise weakness of box shipping sector: Xeneta
  • World air cargo demand up 5pc in July, Asia-Pacific up 4.9pc, Europe 7.2pc
  • DHL brings fashion showpieces from emerging Asian designers to Hong Kong
  • Bombardier: Engine delays cut C Series delivery forecast 50pc plus
  • Lufthansa expect China/HK demand to rise on new IT product launches
  • FedEx launches pre-clearance service in eastern China for Japanese imports
  • CAL to commence flights to San Juan and plans further expansion in Americas

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • ICS Chairman calls on shipping industry to respond proactively to three major challenges
  • MANSA's 38th AGM & Star Awards on Sept. 16
  • MSC & Maersk Line introduce new Transpacific services
  • Shipowners advised not to underestimate risks posed by cyber attack
  • Such consolidation needed for stability in industry, says analysis
  • Advisor to Shipping Minister visits Chennai Port
  • Seabird Marine Services' Hazira CFS commences operations
  • Ravindra Gandhi elected President of Indo-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Industry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Working our way back to normality?
  • In the bag: new contract from car industry
  • "Vir Varenya" joins UHL charter fleet
  • Beware - there's a T. rex in Leiden
  • Fednav to operate under one leader
  • Kazakh locomotive operating in Tajikistan
  • CTT gearing up for more megaships
  • Digital platform for customers and carriers
  • OHL now rebranded Geodis
  • Pemco adding new services
  • Ramping up infrastructure for coal transport
  • Dunkirk: Ecocem's location of choice
  • Logistic plans for Laos
  • Polmans takes seat on Tiaca board
  • Hybrid Airships venturing to Alaska
  • New blocktrain connecting China and Germany
  • Rivals competing for Hanjin inheritance
  • Stute supplying Airbus assembly lines
  • Reinforcements for Interrail Germany
  • Air France ending Brasilia service

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • New ballast water treaty raises stakes for shipowners
  • Bourbon losses rise sharply as market reaches low point
  • Prepare for new round of M&A in marine insurance, says ratings firm
  • Marco Polo Marine to meet bond holders
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures order for three 1,900 teu feeders
  • Iranian port throughput grows as sanctions ease
  • Korea to deploy 20 ships to collect stranded Hanjin cargo
  • Hong Kong Shippers' Council considers legal action over Hanjin box fees
  • Bangladesh buys 16 bulkers from China
  • Pacific Radiance secures arbitration settlement with Chinese yards
  • Hanjin sends supplies to replenish stricken vessels

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • It's a waiting game for air freight as confusion reigns over stranded Hanjin cargo
  • Terminal operators under fire from shippers over high fees for releasing Hanjin containers
  • Brexit: when it happens, will it bring storms or smooth sailing for industry?
  • UTi chief goes to Amazon as VP global logistics
  • China backtracks on Zika virus rules for US exporters
  • Here's why Mercedes is betting on drones and self-driving robots
  • SEKO Logistics appoints new president as it builds next generation of leadership

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • Live from SMM: What will the ship of the future look like?
  • Live from SMM: Octopus provides easy access to vital ship info
  • OSHA issues RFI on shipyard safety
  • Live at SMM: Operators need to adapt to changing environment
  • Zumwalt departs Bath Iron Works
  • Fishing vessel to be first with Wartsila 31 engine
  • BWM Convention triggered: Chaos ahead?
  • Board of Investigation releases El Faro hearing transcripts
  • Piston free LNG container vessel project advances
  • Live from SMM: New Azipod XL improves propulsion efficiency
  • Live from SMM: Viking Life-Saving aims at total safety service

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • Port of Virginia to charge $325 pick-up fee per Hanjin import box
    East coast US port seeks to mitigate risk from container line failure
  • Pacific Crest and Waigaoqiao agree to cancel to PSV newbuildings
    Shipbuilder will return a $ 10.63m pre-delivery instalment
  • Hanjin box deposit an emergency measure, says HIT
    Terminal operator ensures shippers a full refund upon return of the empty containers
  • Odfjell completes $61m bond issue
    Bond issue, for growth and refinancing, was oversubscribed
  • Two Indian ports singled out for bribes boycott
    Maritime anti-corruption campaigners to take 'can't pay, won't pay' stance
  • Ballast convention in force September 8, 2017
    Shipowner groups call on authorities to complete revision work to give owners confidence in the technologies they are forced to install
  • Asia-Europe traffic up nearly 4% in July
    But the early peak season hike is still stark in comparison to recent years
  • US shippers face up to $1,000 per container penalty to retrieve Hanjin boxes
    Freight forwarder group slams escalating costs for cargo owners to retrieve Hanjin cargo
  • Bourbon puts on brave face amid heavy losses
    Pre-crisis levels of performance are unlikely to return, though 2017 might be better
  • Hanjin and Hamburg
    There was plenty of noise from one of the largest regular gatherings on the shipping calendar, but activities in Hamburg were almost drowned out by the continuing chaos from Hanjin's collapse
  • Brexit could boost Britain's IMO standing, Platten argues
    Country's EU departure not good or bad for shipping, just different, says CoS chief executive
  • Hanjin vessel heads to Mexican waters
    Hanjin Greece avoids US ECA to conserve low-sulphur bunkers
  • DSME mulls cash and equity deal for Sonangol drillship repayment
    Shipbuilder has liquidity to make corporate bond repayments this month
  • Capesize index rises 40% on Chinese demand
    Market supported by iron ore shipments from Brazil and Australia
  • Euroseas axes second ultramax vessel at Chinese yard
    Vessel with hull number DY 161 was previously expected to be delivered at end-August this year
  • Marco Polo Marine appoints KPMG to conduct business review
    Review ahead of maturity of notes
  • Seoul court asks KDB to provide financial aid to Hanjin Shipping
    Update: KDB unlikely to lend Hanjin more funds
  • VLGCs: cruel market shows little sympathy for owners
    Further rate falls deflate hopes, though charterers are not complaining
  • It's experience that counts
    For years the marine industry has been talking about where the next generation of marine professionals is going to come from

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • Long Beach CEO Slangerup resigns
  • Fate of stranded Hanjin ships near US ports depends on US court decision
  • Swift's Moyes to retire, Stocking named 'co-CEO'
  • US push underway to speed up release of stranded Hanjin cargo
  • NY-NJ lags US East Coast in container imports
  • NJ container depot accepts Hanjin boxes - at a price
  • Breakwater floated as Santos dredging, flooding cure
  • Rotterdam's ECT bows to shipper pressure, cuts Hanjin charges
  • Target's Dolan to head shipper-port-carrier coalition
  • Iran port throughput rises on eased sanctions, containers lag
  • US intermodal industry fully invested in a turnaround - whenever it comes
  • Traffic rises at major Indian ports as productivity efforts proceed
  • South Korea to send 20 ships to rescue Hanjin boxes
  • Shippers seek legal advice over HIT's high Hanjin box release fees

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • Baja Ferries sued amid litigation wave
    Yolanda Rodriguez files fourth lawsuit over Caribbean Fantasy casualty; lawyers planning more.
  • Scorpio refinancing may get bigger
    Tanker owner adds up to $72m to earlier refinancing within products fleet.
  • HMM relieves exporters stranded by Hanjin
    Hanjin's receivership jeopardises $527bn in exports from 11th largest world economy.
  • Odfjell sells out $61m bond issue
    Chemical tanker owner sees deal oversubscribed in less than 24 hours.
  • Eagle Bulk cancels $6.3m preferred share sale
    Gary Vogel-led shipowner to pay out termination fee to potential purchasers instead.
  • KDB resisting call to release extra Hanjin cash
    State lender will find it "difficult" to comply with court request to aid bankrupt owner further.
  • SCF lands fresh financing of $252m
    New loan facility will be used to refinance nine newly added vessels from Prisco and two icebreaking supply ships.
  • Scorpio Tankers nets loan facility of $372m
    New York-listed company strikes financing agreement with Nordea for up to 20 tankers.
  • Seamec goes after Swiber in India
    Indian owner seeks to wind up troubled Singapore rival's Indian unit.
  • HMM and Sinokor create new alliance
    South Korean companies, also including Korea Marine Transport and Heung-A, join forces to ease Hanjin chaos.
  • China Cosco takes $50m scrapping hit
    State owner has removed five boxships from the fleet at a book loss.
  • Prime Shipping adds chemical tanker
    Vietnamese owner emerges as the buyer of a 2006-built ship, which was reported sold last week for $10.3m
  • Asenav wins Cruceros cruiseship order
    Chilean yard building vessel to replace departed Via Australis.
  • Fitch affirms A rating for Panama Canal
    Ratings agency says waterway has solid revenue and low leverage.
  • Clarksons: LNG fleet to grow 8% next year
    UK broker says capacity will continue to increase rapidly this year and in 2017.
  • Bourbon loss widens as market hits 'low point'
    French offshore giant hit by revenue fall and provisions in the first half.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • BNSF to commence Pacific Northwest-Texas expedited intermodal service
    BNSF Railway Co. next week will commence a new expedited intermodal service between the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Texas, according to a st...
  • BWR: Hanjin's market share on Asia outbound trades
    The chart below illustrates what Hanjin Shipping's market share has most recently been on various prominent trades out of Asia, prior to th...
  • Ackman resigns from CP board
    Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman has resigned from the board of directors of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., effective immediately,...
  • U.S. Customs extends ACE deadline for post-release functions
    U.S. Customs on Thursday announced a one month extension to begin mandatory filing in the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) of pos...
  • Finland signs onto IMO ballast treaty
    Finland has ratified the International Maritime Organization's (IMO)Ballast Water Management Convention, bringing the number of countries t...
  • USCG completes review of first El Faro hearing
    The U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) has completed its review of transcripts for the first public hearing sess...
  • Trade groups urge more coordinated EU customs policy
    The European Union needs to better coordinate border management among member states, and integrate customs policy with economic and trade p...
  • FreightorGator to provide dynamic YRC pricing
    The online less-than-truckload (LTL) freight exchange FreightorGator said Wednesday it has begun dynamically linking freight rates from LTL...
  • U.S. pork, beef export volumes pick up in July
    The United States experienced year-over-year increases in pork and beef export volumes in July, according to data provided by the U.S. Depa...
  • K+N to use Transporeon's TMS in Europe
    The Switzerland-based third party logistics company Kuehne + Nagel said Wednesday it will use a transportation management system (TMS) from...
  • LinkedIn-style trucker app reaches milestone
    A LinkedIn-style app that allows truckers to build career profiles has more than 20,000 Class-A drivers registered on its network, the comp...
  • U.S. presses for countervailing duties on Chinese steel plate imports
    The Commerce Department has preliminarily determined that U.S. imports of carbon and alloy cut-to-length plate steel from China unfairly re...
  • Various carriers are adding new routes in reaction to Hanjin insolvency
    In the wake of Hanjin Shipping filing for receivership in Korea last week, 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Comp...
  • Federal drone advisory committee to meet next week
    A newly formed federal committee on unmanned aircraft systems will hold its inaugural meeting next week in Washington, DC, according to a s...
  • Descartes posts another profitable quarter
    The logistics software provider Descartes saw net income for its fiscal second quarter rise 14 percent from the same quarter a year ago to ...
  • DOT says FASTLane grants support $3.6b worth in infrastructure
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday said the combination of 18 infrastructure project grants awarded in fiscal year 20...
  • Technology for the forwarder/NVO meeting point
    To Fauad Shariff and Petere Miner, the trouble freight forwarders have adapting to the internet age isn't the threat of being wiped out of ...
  • Hanjin vessel being worked in Prince Rupert
    The Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia said cargo aboard the containership Hanjin Scarlet is currently being discharged at Fairview ...
  • NEWS FLASH: Maersk, MSC launch new transpacific services
    In the wake of Hanjin Shipping filing for receivership in Korea last week , 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Comp...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Cargill and Fjord Lines join sulfur enforcement shipping alliance
    Law needs to catch up with low sulfur environment.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Hanjin Shipping's unpaid bills amount to $550-$600 million: Korean ministry
    The ministry told S&P Global Platts that the "costs are mostly for cargo handling and chartered vessels, and just small for fuel oil."
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • India's Adani targets major bunker sales growth via expansions
    Adani's bunkering business was formerly known as Chemoil-Adani, a joint venture formed in 2008 between Singapore-based bunker supplier Chemoil Energy and India's Adani Enterprises.
  • Methanol industry expects use as marine fuel to grow but hurdles remain
    Viability depends on demonstrated technical feasibility, conversion of ship engines, and refueling infrastructure.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- 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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