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BRIEFS
September 12, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls 0.6pc to US$943/TEU, soars 35.3pc to Med ports
  • Range of Asia-N Europe/Med/Black Sea rate increases from CMA CGM
  • September US retail imports strong despite Hanjin bankruptcy
  • Chinese imports rise for first time in nearly two years
  • Freightos data show transpac rates surged since Hanjin's collapse
  • Container shipping to remain in the doldrums until 2018: DNV GL
  • DPW Australia opens 200,000-TEU inland hub north of Melbourne
  • NY-NJ ports fall behind US east coast facilities in container imports
  • World first half reefer volume growth surpasses dry cargo: Seabury
  • Wessel's 1,036-TEUer converted to run on LNG - first for box shipping
  • GAC opens 8th office in Brazil in Vitoria, home to massive port complex
  • Three abandoned 747s in Malaysia up for auction for US$1.3 million
  • American looks to fresh produce, high-end goods to fill HK-LA flights
  • Junkanoo cargo airline to spur growth throughout the Bahamas
  • Egypt Air to increase Ras Al Khaimah flights in the coming months

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
  • APL's satellite tracking service gets smarter with real-time atmospheric monitoring
  • Call for US to come on board for proper implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention
  • Commerce & Industry Minister inaugurates renovated CCHAA building
  • Cooperation seen as key to enhancing maritime security in Indian Ocean
  • First containership LNG fuel conversion to be classed
  • London P&I Club celebrates 150 years
  • Minister of State for Shipping appreciates SCI's initiatives during maiden visit
  • MOL again earns listing on ESG/RI Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
  • Samir J. Shah conferred 'Gyan Setu' award for contribution to education
  • SCI examining feasibility of reviving Irano-Hind Shipping Co
  • Sima Marine upgrades Indian West Coast Service
  • eDO & Gate Module facilitation to be implemented at JN Port
  • Mansukh Mandaviya reviews functioning of Mumbai Port
  • Moody's upgrades DP World rating
  • Global air freight markets see robust demand growth in July
  • IndianOil moves petroleum goods via Bangladesh to Tripura
  • NHAI seeks faster resolution of disputes
  • Fieo seminar to deliberate on export incentives, promotional schemes under new FTP
  • India reviewing free trade agreements
  • China's imports see increase after 22 months

International Transport Journalweb site
  • In the family
  • More progress for autonomous trucks
  • Egyptian subsidiary founded
  • DSV lands major contract to forward forklifts
  • IAG Cargo caring for animals in Madrid
  • Cargolux takes advantage of GBAS in Houston
  • London P&I celebrating and warning
  • New freight train linking China and Afghanistan
  • 10,000 km trip across Russia
  • Haropa selects winners of fourth green award
  • Teaming up for terminal services in UK
  • Russian aircraft producer welcomes new president
  • Second horn in Africa
  • US shortline railroad speeds up in Alabama
  • Fiege counts on intralogistics robots
  • Today: first landing at Moscow's new airport
  • Polb's CEO says farewell

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Tsakos vows to cut spot exposure even further
  • 'Major criminals' could be lurking at US ports
  • Container freight rates edge higher in July from three months of lows
  • Arctic raise dry bulk tonne-mile demand forecast to 2.6% from zero
  • Odfjell raises NOK500 million in bond placement and buys back old debt
  • Customers defer delivery of four LPG carriers from Hyundai Mipo
  • Sovcomflot completes financing round with USD252 million bank deal
  • China Cosco restarts scrapping programme
  • Euroseas cancels Ultramax order from Dayang Shipbuiding
  • Hanjin effect pushes Asia-Med spot rates up 35%
  • China records sharp increase in August crude, bulk imports
  • Seoul to downsize Big 3 yard capacity, manpower by 2018
  • HMM to form intra-Asia alliance with Korean feeder operators
  • NYK, Mitsubishi and ENGIE launch LNG bunkering business
  • Court asks KDB to issue DIP financing to Hanjin Shipping

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Shippers take legal action to reclaim cargo 'held hostage' by Hanjin
  • Ruslan and the AN-124 could be forced out of business as Russia and Ukraine squabble
  • The writing was on the wall: the Hanjin collapse timeline
  • Fast-forwarding 15 years: airline industry gains and losses since 9/11
  • The chaotic race to build Elon Musk's hyperloop
  • CJ Korea Express buys into Malaysian logistics company

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • BWM convention: Headaches ahead for owners
  • Ingalls names Kimberly Nastasi director of communications
  • Blue North to christen game-changing longliner
  • Hyundai Heavy's SkyBench gets second AIP
  • Canada starts sampling ship fuels for sulfur compliance

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • TEN predicts stronger tanker spot rates
    After second-quarter dip, Greek owner eyes a healthier market along with work for new LNG carrier
  • Danaos urges restraint among Hanjin creditors
    Despite grievances, charter owner says it is in common interest to avoid hostile action
  • Maersk to benefit from flight to safety
    Line remains financially sound in a turbulent market
  • This time is different for Hanjin counterparties
    Chaotic bankruptcy process produces a few winners and substantially more losers
  • Hanjin Vienna arrested in Canada, claims manager
    Reederei NSB-managed Hanjin Shipping vessels wait at anchor for orders across Asia and the Americas
  • Container freight rates stabilise after Hanjin bounce
    Asia-Mediterranean catches up with other lanes, but no further increase on mainlane trades
  • Globus prepares for reverse stock split
    Greek bulker owner gets mandate for a split of up to one for 10 to cure Nasdaq share price breach
  • Standing on the shoulders of robots
    Automation to empower crew to make better decisions long before it makes them all redundant
  • Global Ports Investments throughput falls
    Volumes down but lower costs boost bottom line
  • HMM to establish 'Mini Alliance' with other Korean shipping lines
    Vessel-sharing agreement covering four routes will help alleviate disruption from Hanjin Shipping receivership
  • China Cosco demolishes five boxships
    Disposal incurs $51.1m in losses
  • Yangtze River Delta to issue ECA subsidies
    Scheme to be introduced by end-2016
  • Korean Air Lines board unable to agree on Hanjin funding
    Cash injection from group affiliate to be decided in second board meeting on Saturday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Port of Houston studies electric-powered container shuttle
  • US advisory groups wants carriers, ports and terminals to share data
  • US truckload carrier Swift sees uptick in volume, not rates
  • US court moves stranded Hanjin containers closer to release
  • Flat Trans-Pacific spot rate after Hanjin surge suggests space available
  • Hanjin says it has cash to pay for unloading US cargo
  • Competition, sluggish market drag top Russian terminal operator
  • Hanjin's largest shareholder delays container rescue spend
  • China Cosco scraps five container ships
  • Asia-Med container spot rates enjoy a Hanjin driven bounce
  • Korean feeders to join HMM in new intra-Asia alliance

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Hanjin order rankles creditor quartet
    Lawyers for Glencore, OceanConnect and others say decision protecting chartered ships from arrest is contrary to law.
  • Libya, Atlantic Basin boost aframaxes
    Rates rebound from summer lows, but suezmax split stems can limit upside.
  • Wells Fargo smiles on pair of LNG MLPs
    Analysts wades back into bullishness by upgrading Teekay LNG and Golar LNG Partners; Seadrill downgraded.
  • Citgo appeals Tsakos win in Athos I case
    Venezuelan charterer seeks to overturn $120m judgment over 2004 oil spill.
  • TEN makes less but expects recovery
    Greek tanker owner posts in-line second quarter result and projects a healthier tanker market.
  • Monjasa expands Channel bunker operations
    Danish group wins exclusive deal at Tongue anchorage on the Thames.
  • Asgaard linked to new PSV order
    Brazilian owner said to have agreed deal for two ships at Vard Promar.
  • CAI reveals Hanjin box exposure
    Container leasing company has 15,000 containers in use by collapsed owner.
  • Jiangsu Ocean orders boxship trio
    Brokers report deal for Chinese owner at Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
  • Odfjell spends $16.4m to buy back bonds
    Chemical tanker owner purchases one fifth of debt issued earlier this week.
  • Korean cargoship sinks off Myanmar
    All crew rescued from M Star 1 after it capsized in Andaman Sea.
  • CSCL in $275m sale and leaseback deal
    Chinese firm signs its first big container deal after its transformation into a leasing firm.
  • Skuld rings up $29m at half-year
    Investment return pushes reserves of Stale Hansen led marine insurer to new record despite two large claims.
  • SeaBird bags Barents Sea work
    Oslo-listed owner to work with Lundin on new data acquisition project.
  • Mermaid Maritime secures additional subsea work
    Thai offshore vessel operator ties up another few small contracts in Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Long Beach boss heads for pastures new
    Board of harbor commissioners at second largest port in the US to oversee search for new CEO.
  • Marco Polo seeks bond restructuring talks
    Singapore offshore vessel operator has also appointed KPMG to review its business activities.
  • Seanergy supramax refloated off Mozambique
    Quick work by Dutch towage specialist sees vessel refloated within two hours of running aground.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Shipper, terminal operator ask U.S. bankruptcy court to revise Hanjin order
    A Hanjin Shipping customer and a port terminal operator are asking a federal bankruptcy court to modify an order issued by the court earlier...
  • SCFI ticks up 2.4%
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.4 percent today from last Friday's reading of 763.06 to a reading of 781.21. L...
  • German retailers select Virginia for new distribution centers
    Foreign investments in new distribution centers near Richmond are expected to pump transshipment cargo into the Port of Virginia and potent...
  • ITC reviews proposed modifications to U.S.-Morocco FTA
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), a non-partisan factfinding agency, has been asked by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representa...
  • Commerce report reveals metro area export stats
    A newly released U.S. Commerce Department report shows metropolitan areas exported more than $1.3 trillion in merchandise last year, accoun...
  • New Bedford terminal to handle offshore wind farm components
    The Massachusetts Governor's Office signed a letter of intent this week with three large offshore wind farm developers to lease the New Bed...
  • Commentary: Hanjin the unlucky gazelle?
    It's hard not to feel like Hanjin Shipping was the gazelle that happened to be on the outside of the herd when a hungry pride of lions was ...
  • POLB CEO announces resignation
    Jon Slangerup has announced his resignation as chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach, the nation's second largest container por...
  • Alabama & Tennessee River Railway increases train speed
    Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, LLC (ATN) is increasing the speed of its trains traveling between Birmingham and Gadsden, Ala., effe...
  • NEWS FLASH: Shipper, terminal operator ask U.S. bankruptcy court to modify Hanjin order
    A Hanjin Shipping customer and a port terminal operator are asking a federal bankruptcy court to modify an order issued by the court earlie...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
  • Stone boosting New Orleans barge rate in move against lower fuel prices: trade
    According to Stone's New Orleans bunker barge notice as of August 30, the company revised higher its flat rate for general harbor deliveries to $11,375, effective October 1, and matching its competitors.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Ports' Jan-Aug crude, oil products throughput up 3.1%
    Russian tax changes in January 2015 meant export duties were cut on crude and products. That made export netbacks more attractive and boosted export flows, market sources have said.
  • Statoil North Sea to China Atina fixture likely to be Ekofisk
    The company will co-load the parcel with ConocoPhillips' C11977 equity cargo, loading September 20-22, into a 1.2 million-barrel Suezmax sized cargo.
  • Iran needs to show 'flexibility' on oil output
    Boutarfa said Algeria would put forward a proposal to the informal meeting of OPEC oil ministers in Algiers on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum on September 26-28.
  • China crude imports rebound in Aug despite lower runs, pushes excess to tanks
    China's state-owned oil refiners Sinopec, PetroChina and China National Offshore Oil Corporation, planned to operate their plants at an average of 80% of nameplate capacity in August
  • Oil complex weakens as traders take profits from Thursday's rally
    NYMEX October crude settled down $1.74 at $45.88/b. ICE November Brent settled $1.98 lower at $48.01/b.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • S Korea rules out crude supply disruptions in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy
    VLCC sailing from Saudi Arabia to South Korea ischartered, which means creditors can't arrest the carrier.
  • Piracy ebbs in Southeast Asia waters on lower oil price, better law enforcement
    Better safeguards, more stable geopolitical conditions in Southeast Asia compared to some other regions also help curb piracy

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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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