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BRIEFS
September 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • S'pore August up 5.9pc to 2.6 million TEU, S'hai up 6.5pc to 3.3 million TEU
  • Hamburg to be able to dock three 20,000-TEUers when new cranes arrive
  • Korean Air approves funds for unloading Hanjin cargo
  • BIMCO near doubles forecast for scrapping box ships to 400,000 TEU
  • King Abdullah Port gets US$720 million for second phase expansion
  • 19,224 TEU MSC Maya to make Colombo maiden call on Sept 16
  • Special arrangements set for Hong Kong-Macau yacht races September 16
  • Groupe Ocean ice tug to be hard coated with Subsea Industries hull paint
  • Credit agency Fitch confirms Panama Canal's 'A' ratings
  • Annual TPM conference held October 11 - 13 at Shenzhen's Intercontinental
  • Atlanta still tops all for seats, but Hong Kong rules cargo roost
  • Cargolux exec vice president Jason Holt moves on with immediate effect

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A safe haven
  • Search engine for locomotives and wagons
  • Ferguson Transport absorbing competitor
  • Bolstering cross-border US-Mexico transport services
  • Awards for wind innovations on the sea
  • Metro Group Maritime welcomes Lisa Menendez
  • Instant deliveries ever more important
  • USA: acquisition strengthens distribution network
  • Tonn - Dachser's new front runner in Europe
  • K Line once again recognized as DJSI member
  • Today: renaissance for Nigerian airline?
  • More wagons for more aggregate deliveries by rail
  • Celebrating 40 years in France
  • Good times for reefer cargo ahead?
  • Scaling to top of UPS ladder in Vietnam
  • Two new services to Caribbean island

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Star Bulk makes good on restructuring deal with banks
  • Hanjin fallout will hit cargo, ports and charterers, says broker
  • Carriers a fundamental part of supply chain, says MSC's Becquart
  • Five-year liner block exemption proposed by HK competition authority
  • Newbuilding order flow dives to lowest levels on record
  • Hebei ports' container throughput shows sharp rise
  • Harim Group burdened by Pan Ocean acquisition
  • Hanjin pledges to resolve logistical chaos 'as soon as possible'
  • Hoe Leong Corporation settles dispute with Otto Marine
  • Restructuring experts predict Hanjin Shipping will liquidate
  • Banking's retreat from shipping: temporary or permanent?

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hanjin ripples in container spot rate arena are smoothing out, according to SCFI
  • Airlines told don't ship defective Samsung phones, but replacements could give air freight a buzz
  • South African Airways gets $350m bailout; but there are strings
  • Boeing: China will be first $1 trillion aviation market
  • Is Hanjin to be the Grinch that stole Christmas?
  • JD.com brings some fresh ideas to the table as it targets the cold chain

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers high speed Incat Crowther ferry
  • Vigor to unveil new freezer long liner design
  • First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering
  • Towboats: Let me take you down
  • Navigation: Out with the old
  • Wartsila: We're ready for IMO BWM Convention
  • BIMCO: Shipbuilding orders at 20 year low
  • Regional Focus: The Comeback King
  • L'Orange adds turbochargers to product line
  • Regional Focus: The Opportunity Belt
  • Great Lakes Regional Focus: Thriving business
  • Orders for new ships down dramatically
  • CEO Spotlight: A Tale of Two Shipyards
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo confirms 1,500th G-type engine order
  • NASSCO-Norfolk wins Navy job worth potential $48.2 million
  • USCG welcomes IMO BWM Convention, but ...
  • BAE teams on software analyzing ships' big data

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hayes throws weight behind Maritime Growth Study
    Returning UK Shipping Minister looking to ensure recommendations are 'properly implemented'
  • Offshore vessels: Get ready for a winter of discontent
    Shipowners hoping for some respite are in for rude awakening
  • RBS agrees loan restructuring for Diana Containerships
    Conditions include deferment of Diana Shipping loan to boxship outfit and two-year moratorium on vessel acquisitions
  • APMT boosts Pier 400 cranes
    Now Los Angeles facility just needs some ships that need them
  • Pessimism key to dry cargo recovery
    Irrational optimism among shipowners exacerbates crisis and delays eventual recovery, argues panel of dry cargo executives at Capital Link Forum
  • North of England ports unite to promote growth
    Liverpool, Hull, Tees Valley and Tyne collaborate to lobby government
  • Freight crisis 'caused by reckless cascading'
    Attempts to blame forwarders, shippers, and NVOCCS for unsustainable rates and Hanjin failure are 'deeply worrying'
  • Bring God into shipowner ethics, Tsavliris urges
    Religious beliefs should inform human rights approaches to seafarers, salvor tells conference
  • ABP invests £50m in Southampton car handling
    Initial investment will build two facilities for vehicle exports
  • Maersk praised on human rights, but shipping lags behind
    Still regular reports of human rights abuses, claim NGOs
  • Panamax bulker rates lifted by positive capesize sentiment
    Daily earnings in most routes recover from the lows witnessed last week
  • Hong Kong mulls block exemption for some liner shipping agreements
    Proposed five-year order would not cover voluntary discussion agreements
  • Hanjin collapse finally shows in Asia-Med rates
    Rates have shown a higher increase on Mediterranean trade lane than any other in two weeks since Korean lines failure
  • Harvest holidays to delay docking of Hanjin Milano
    Vessel off the Australian coast not expected to berth until at least the weekend
  • Cost savings of over $1bn up for grabs in container shipping
    Better fleet network planning could reap huge benefits for hard-pressed carriers, analysis by LinerGrid concludes
  • South Carolina reports busiest August on record
    Loaded container volume rose while non-containerised cargo volume dropped
  • Rapid advances in shipbuilding technology may frustrate owners
    Arrival of new vessel-types have sped up the value depreciation of older ones
  • Singapore promoted as regional hub for marine insurance
    Insurance body's new committee aims to boost ties with global counterparts amid volatility in the shipping industry
  • Shanghai and Singapore see higher box throughput in August
    Both ports striving to improve their competitiveness on the global maritime scene
  • Newbuilding contracts forecast to hit lowest number in over 20 years
    But a low level is needed to restore supply and demand fundamentals, says analyst Peter Sand
  • Samudera Shipping estimates $3m exposure to Hanjin
    Company has existing slot exchange arrangements with Hanjin Shipping for a number of service route

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Hanjin bankruptcy trustee could go after shippers, NVOs, container lessors
  • Shipper exposure to Hanjin collapse goes far beyond CKYHE, report shows
  • Container-on-barge launches across NY-NJ port harbor
  • Automated trucks, warehouses seen transforming distribution
  • More carriers deploy extra loaders to grab Hanjin market share
  • Brazilian shoe exports on the march
  • Next wave of liner consolidation seen in three to four years
  • Hanjin vows to resolve ongoing crisis
  • HK regulator wants five-year block exemption for liner shipping
  • Hanjin Shipping liquidation likely, experts say

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Star Bulk strikes restructuring deal
    New York-listed bulker owner pushes back $224m in loans by two years and starts $51.5m equity raise.
  • Nigeria output news fuels suezmax surge
    Spot earnings rise to seven-week high after ExxonMobil offers first crude at Qua Iboe.
  • Pipeline outage, US prices boost MR tankers
    Hit to onshore transportation of clean products could benefit seaborne movements.
  • Torm chief welcomes state stance
    Hanjin Shipping situation a positive indicator of reduced government interference in industry, Meldgaard says.
  • Huarong needs more time for debt deal
    Chinese shipbuilder says it will have to return to shareholders for a mandate as negotiations continue.
  • US pipeline outage may help tankers
    Hit to onshore transportation of clean products could benefit seaborne movements.
  • Swire pair's charters stretched by BP
    UK oil major keeps supply ships for work in Angola.
  • Diana in double loan amendment deal
    Under new agreement with RBS, boxship owner has agreed to not buy any vessels until 2018.
  • Hoegh LNG in dropdown pledge
    With MLP market open, Hoegh LNG Partners will receive next vessel this year, Stohle says.
  • Otto gets cash, stops winding-up filing
    Hoe Leong Corporation covers outstanding debt with latest $0.92m payment.
  • Harmony probe focuses on 'human error'
    Marseille prosecutor appears to rule out equipment failure in fatal lifeboat plunge.
  • RDEL yard cuts loss in first quarter
    India's former Pipavav plant starts financial year in the red as revenue falls.
  • Molasses tanker goes aground off UK
    Zapadnyy's sticky situation resolved at high tide on Cumbrian coast.
  • Libya's NOC aims to restart exports
    Eastern general Khalifa Haftar pledges to work with national oil company.
  • Hanjin liquidation 'more likely than ever'
    Claims broker says owner's latest cash infusions don't change its probable demise.
  • Ocean Yield opens door for LNG
    Chief executive says gas deals could come as part of expansion drive.
  • OPEC price war to end, Pareto says
    Norwegian finance house explains Saudi objectives have been met.
  • Hanjin Shipping mulls more ship sales
    South Korean owner is seeking offers for two boxships by the end of the month, Reuters reports.
  • Hong Kong gives free pass to boxship VSAs
    But competition commission turns down bid for discussion groups.
  • Polarcus secures Australian survey work
    Middle East owner heading down under for 3D seismic survey.
  • PGS, TGS snap up Dolphin work
    Norwegian seismic survey players buy UK rival's library.
  • Investors positive on Marco Polo bond extension
    Company adjourns investor's meeting to give them time to digest information and give feedback.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • Commerce issues export promotion grants to five non-profits
    The U.S. Commerce Department said it has released $1.3 million in grants to five non-profit industry groups to help their member companies ...
  • Dutch Customs, Schiphol simplify e-commerce release
    Dutch Customs and the Schiphol air cargo industry have rolled out a new simplified e-commerce declaration. The special declaration, VENUE,...
  • Northeast China air cargo hub eyed at Shenyang
    HACTL Development Holdings Ltd. in Hong Kong has entered an agreement with Liaoning Airport Management Group Co. to develop a regional air ...
  • DB Schenker adds FTZ facility at Laredo
    German freight forwarder DB Schenker has opened a new facility at Laredo, Texas, which it said will support its customers' expanding cross-...
  • Executive Moves: Dachser and FourKites
    Dachser has promoted its head of contract logistics, Alexander Tonn , to managing director of European logistics in Germany, effective Jan....
  • SCPA gets green light for new inland port
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA)board of directors on Monday authorized the agency's staff to proceed with construction of a secon...
  • Port of Salalah posts 29% surge in box volumes
    The Port of Salalah, located in Oman along the Arabian Sea, handled 1.6 million TEUs during the first six months of 2016, a 29 percent year...
  • GLP purchases $1.1b U.S. logistics portfolio
    Industrial logistics real estate developer Global Logistic Properties (GLP) will purchase a portfolio of warehousing and logistics properti...
  • Port of Virginia sets container throughput record in August
    The Port of Virginia set a record for container cargo in August, handling 235,511 TEUs of containerized cargo in August, an increase of 7 p...
  • UPS to add about 95,000 jobs for holiday season
    UPS expects to hire about 95,000 seasonal employees to support the expected increase in shipments that will begin in November and continue ...
  • LinerGrid projects new carrier alliances will lead to big savings
    The new Copenhagen-basedcompany LinerGrid , which is a cloud-based optimization tool aimed at enhancing networks in liner shipping, is sugg...
  • Evergreen responds to Hanjin's rehabilitation
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Evergreen Line has added new functions to its online e-commerce system in response to the unexpected service disrup...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
  • USGC HSFO at narrowest to front-month ICE Brent futures contract in 19 months
    The discount to the front-month ICE Brent futures contract narrowed by 45 cents to $10.34/b
  • Oil prices seen higher in 2017 on rising demand, tight supplies: BP's Dudley
    Dudley said oil prices likely won't reach the heights of $100/b like as recently as 2014, but suggested they could reach $70/b over time
  • US Energy Department may retake Shell-run St. James terminal
    DOE believes that it cannot effectively distribute government-owned crude from one of its nearby Strategic Petroleum Reserve storage sites during a supply shock
  • Port of Corpus Christi expansion could take 10 years: executive director
    A $350 million project to expand the Port of Corpus Christi could take up to 10 years to complete
  • TANKERS: Asian Clean LR1 PG-Japan rate at year-to-date low of w90
  • PGNiG and Lotos perform Poland's first LNG bunkering operation
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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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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