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BRIEFS
April 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • China exports up 11.5pc in March, experts expect 6.7pc quarterly rise
  • Singapore container volumes declined 8pc in March to 2.52 million TEU
  • Port of Los Angeles quarterly throughput rises 11.3pc to 2.03 million TEU
  • Mergers to remake shipping alliance structure as carriers make plea to regulators
  • New York State, six China zones form group to boost business, investment
  • Australian agribusinesses bulk under new China rules on e-commerce trade
  • UKHO warns of dangers posed to safety of crew, vessels by fake hydrographics
  • BNSF mulls killing LA intermodal yard in the face of eco court ruling
  • Nigerian leader keen to forge economic, infrastructure ties with China
  • Hiab and Hydco Givati expand customer service centre in Israel
  • Shipowner arrested outside London court in insurance fraud case
  • Brussels Airport controllers strike after bombings over retirement age
  • Frankfurt Fraport's cargo volumes dip by 1.3pc in March to 187,063 tons
  • Europe's top air cargo carriers post lower gains than smaller newcomers
  • Korean Air Cargo, Uzbekistan Airways sign cooperation deal on Tehran service
  • HNA buys Swiss air travel logistics firm, Gate Group for US$1.5 billion
  • US and Azerbaijan sign open skies agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Indev Logistics & Kerry Logistics Network launching Kerry-Indev in New Delhi today
  • IRClass lends support to 'Make in India' at Maritime India Summit
  • Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adopted
  • Maritime India Summit seen providing huge investment opportunities for Korea
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate Maritime India Summit 2016 tomorrow
  • TT Club alerts Baltic transport professionals to new demands of SOLAS
  • Cargo handling private workers pool at Visakhapatnam Port to be closed
  • Gopalpur port scaling up operations
  • DICT bags another prestigious award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Express customs clearance
  • Vladivostok-Karakul in eleven days
  • Swiss terminating four European routes
  • Partial closing of the Betuwe route
  • Nagel Nederland opens second Dutch location
  • Only dedicated Canada-Latin America freighter service
  • Rapid succession for French road hauliers
  • Inland navigation plans in North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Hansa Meyer receives Unilever award in Mexico
  • Morocco secures AfDB railway loan
  • Kinga Réthy head of UTA in Hungary
  • Airbus balances A380 order book
  • Tacoma to expand by 2018
  • First quarter quite weak in Europe
  • Fleet tests for electro-trucks
  • Ibia appointment supports growth
  • Major ship management merger in the pipeline?
  • Shaheen launches second East Asian destination

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • US lawmakers take on maritime programmes
  • CMA CGM vessel attack signals a rise in kidnappings in Gulf of Guinea
  • Global crude supply is nearing balance with demand
  • Half of LNG shipment volumes could be spot in 2020
  • Busan Port offers cheap loans to help struggling smaller users
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to sign MoU with Cochin Shipyard for GAIL tender
  • Seoul to start hoisting Sewol in May
  • Noryards BMV files for bankruptcy
  • Zhejiang Shipping Group may launch restructuring due to insolvency
  • Indian owners eye LPG carriers as demand surges
  • Changhang Phoenix profit slumps 97% y/y in 2015
  • DP World signals interest in Silk Road investments
  • Criminal offence to violate new container weight rule, warns UK law firm

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Atlas weighs into US air traffic control debate: 'modern technology could save $30bn'
  • Container lines "aggressively target" breakbulk and project cargo with 'rock bottom' rates
  • Forwarders move in as new government brings an air of optimism to Myanmar
  • Two crew members kidnapped from CMA CGM ship off Nigeria
  • IEA predicts oil oversupply almost gone in H2, after shale drop
  • Your iPhone's 500,000-mile journey to your pocket

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • VIDEO: Kongsberg survey team finds Nessie
  • WindFloat gets AIP for floating wind turbine foundation
  • VIDEO: Ovation joins Royal Caribbean fleet
  • Ship managers set to merge
  • Liberian flag still tops with Greek shipowners
  • McDermott names DLV 2000 in Singmarine ceremony
  • Damaged LCS to return home under own power

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Port of Portland Commissioners Ok PDX Logistics Center lease
  • Drewry predicts slow recovery for multipurpose shipping segment
  • Port of Los Angeles starting transportation Fellows Program
  • New Terminal 1 restaurant approved by Vancouver port board
  • Rail freight traffic total heads lower during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • WSC defends box weighing to congressional committee
    Legal and practical reasons to not make carriers provide tare weight of containers
  • K Line looks for new alliance
    Japanese carrier seeks partners with 14,000 teu ships
  • VLGC earnings below cash cost breakeven levels
    No need to panic just yet as summer may bring seasonal rates spike
  • 'Writing is on the wall' for bunker suppliers caught by OW Bunker fallout
    Settlement offers should be accepted after adverse court rulings, warns US lawyer
  • Technomar buys six ex-Hartmann supramaxes
    Vessels boost Greek owner's bulker fleet to 26
  • Tanker support as China's crude imports climb 22%
    Forecasts of China's fall in domestic oil production support seaborne imports further
  • Sea Japan 2016: Japan to renew focus on technology innovation and talent training
    High-ranking government officials set the tone for this week's Sea Japan 2016 conference
  • TCP extends Paranagua concession
    Brazilian terminal operator adds 25 years to current agreement and pledges $310m to increase capacity to 2.5m teu
  • Global steel demand projected to fall in 2016
    Decline due to slowing demand in China, but increased use in other regions will lead to a return to growth in 2017, says WSA
  • Rickmers brothers investigate tie-up for shipmanagement
    Family plan to reunite in new joint venture
  • Sainty Marine seeking to enter arbitration with Precious Shipping
    Chinese shipbuilder looking to determine whether owner entitled to cancel bulk carrier contract
  • South Korea inks pact with India to develop ports
    Both countries will jointly participate in construction, building and engineering projects
  • Singapore port authorities unveil measures to boost maritime industry
    Initiatives will aid research and development, and increase manpower to support maritime firms
  • Singapore port moves 8% fewer boxes in March from year earlier
    Box handling down 9% in first quarter at world's second-busiest container port
  • India to build five additional major ports
    Five new major ports will add to three already announced
  • Religion and politics block development of new deep water route between India and Sri Lanka
    Ruling party blocks Sethusamudram project despite Modi's maritime vision
  • Top five LPG trends
    Worries of oversupply worsen amid newbuilding deliveries, while longhaul trades and Panama Canal are under focus

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • US Congress shows little appetite for wading into SOLAS waters
  • BNSF to serve new Texas plastics export facility
  • Captain Timothy Brown, ex-MM&P union president, dies at 73
  • Savannah's Foltz urges end of scattershot approach to port funding
  • Long Beach's March traffic in line with expectations
  • Slide show: Top 50 trucking companies - Five key trends
  • Coastal traffic surges at last Brazil container line
  • Ports must change to survive in volatile market, APMT CEO says
  • Idle container ship fleet remains at 'alarmingly high' level
  • DP World planning expansion in Georgia
  • Despite traffic decline, Virginia sets new records in March
  • Germany's Rickmers, ER Capital mull ship-management merger
  • France's Bollore investigated over West Africa port contracts
  • Non-compliance with box weight rule in UK a criminal offence, lawyer says

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • Doha inaction a plus for tanker shares
    Analyst expects sands won't shift at oil freeze meeting, helping tankers but hurting MLPs.
  • Golden Ocean delays newbuilding duo
    Fredriksen bulker owner pushes back delivery of capesizes by several months.
  • Bibby wins Norway deal with ConocoPhillips
    Project is first Norwegian contract for UK sub-seas service provider.
  • Charges pull Ezra into deep quarterly loss
    Tough offshore market leads owner and builder to hike allowance for doubtful debts and log impairment on fleet value.
  • P&I club group hikes Iran 'fall-back' cover
    Limit to plug reinsurance gap for journeys to Iran hiked 43% to EUR 100m.
  • EMGS axing 15% of its workforce
    Norwegian seismic shipowner cutting costs through redundancies.
  • Tokyo Gas to use US LNG by next year
    Japan's largest gas utility sees overall volumes flat this year.
  • Ferry made wrong turn before hitting rocks
    New Zealand probe into 2011 Monte Stello grounding criticises crew.
  • Fifths for Franklin with latest Clarksons buy
    Shipbroker's leading investor grows its stake with near £4m purchase.
  • Okean Shipyard declared bankrupt
    Ukrainian plant fails to overturn earlier court decision as liquidation begins.
  • West Africa fixture shows VLCC spot jump
    Statoil takes Athenian Tankers ship to Far East at WS 70, a one-week gain of 10 points on route.
  • Carnival Corp dials up dividend again
    Cruise giant delivers 17% rise shareholder payout.
  • Karadeniz buys laid-up Mokster AHTS
    Turkish group buys veteran offshore ship for possible conversion into power-station vessel.
  • Union opposes foreign crew on Indian ships
    NUSI campaigns for employment of domestic seafarers as owners plan to bring in overseas workers.
  • Fresh bulker price pressure from Japan cuts
    Brokers and analysts wary of fresh wave of available bulkers in the market.
  • Singapore's shipping wish list
    Owners, charterers and brokers still give bulkers the thumbs up at the Norway-Asia Business Summit in Singapore.
  • Bollore: no link to Pefaco in port probe
    French group denies involvement with Spanish company as investigation looks into African terminal concessions.
  • Two crew seized from CMA CGM ship
    Pirates boarded a vessel owned by Dioryx and chartered by French giant, kidnapping duo off Nigeria.
  • IEA: global oil surplus declining quickly
    Non-Opec production falls by the most since 1992 as US shale oil boom slows.
  • ER Schiffahrt and Rickmers ponder merger
    New German global joint venture could see the formation of a company with 220 vessels if deal goes through.
  • Quo vadis 2017's LNG?
    E.ON-Uniper global LNG head says NW Europe may not be the answer.
  • DNB Markets raises rating on LPG sector
    Analysts see rates picking up and potential for share price rises.
  • Quintet bid for new Darwin yard
    Australia's Northern Territory city to get ship maintenance facility.
  • 111-year-old ferry raised from seabed
    New Zealand's historic Kestrel salvaged after sinking last month.
  • Noryards BMV files for bankruptcy
    Norwegian shipbuilder to lay off 96 workers as it fails to find solution to cash problems.
  • Singapore's Keppel Corp focuses on R&D
    World leader in rig and offshore building explains strategy for riding out the bad market.
  • Singapore box volumes fall for third month
    However, the world's largest bunker port saw quantities sold increase nearly 16% year-on-year.
  • Mermaid Maritime CEO increases stake in the company
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri makes first acquisition of stock since August 2015 in show of confidence.
  • Singapore increases MINT financial resources
    Fund's focus set to be expanded to include big data, modelling, autonomous technologies and sensors.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • GT Nexus: SOLAS container weight regulations remain unclear
  • APM Terminals sees need for port 'shake-up'
  • Port of Virginia posts 2nd best March for containers
  • CBP detains Chinese goods on suspicion forced labor was used
  • XPO Europe secures contract logistics deal
  • Oman Shipping Company launches new intra-Mid East service
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port sees growth in container traffic
  • Executive Moves: AAPA, UPS and Flagler Global Logistics
  • "K" Line to cut small bulk carrier fleet in half
  • PACTL enhances cold storage at Pudong International Airport
  • Cuba likely to determine pace of U.S. trade, tourism
  • IMF: Global financial risks rising as growth outlook weakens
  • Baltic Dry Index crawls back to life
  • Bolloré HQ raided in corruption investigation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 14, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iraqi sailings edge up to 18-week high
    VLCC departures from OPEC's second biggest producer totaled 10, marking the highest level since the week ending December 9.
  • IBIA hires Unni Einemo as IMO representative
    Will also handle communications for IBIA.
  • Bunker fuel supply tightness at India's Kochi port eases: HPCL source
    HPCL and BPCL did not anticipate port's growing demand.
  • China's Qingdao bunker fuel tightness, prices ease on cargo replenishment
    Fresh supplies led to softening in prices.
  • NWE HSFO arb to Med closed despite positive physical Med-North cargo spread
    Handysize tankers in short supply in the UKC for the current fixing window.
  • RMG 380 Buenos Aires-Montevideo spread at its widest since January
    Due to lower offers from suppliers at the Argentinian port.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks at lowest since January
    Stocks fell across every major US region for the week.
  • Oil futures weaken after EIA reports build in US crude stocks
    US crude stocks rose 6.634 million barrels last week to 536.531 million barrels. Analysts were looking for a build of only 1 million barrels.

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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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