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BRIEFS
February 19, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • China Cosco Shipping Corp born, making it 4th biggest box line in the world
  • Greek dockers stage new strike to stop Cosco's privatisation of Piraeus
  • Maersk insists GRIs do not break EU law, despite commission's doubts
  • Again, MOL, Won Hai and Maersk top the schedule reliability league table
  • Now backhaul, soon headhaul, Cape route opens up to cut costs: SeaIntel
  • China's exports fall 11pc, imports down 19pc in January
  • Canadian Pacific seeks US Surface Transportation Board declaratory ruling
  • Deep draft vessels are to avoid Boston's North Channel where tug sank
  • Interasia Lines to launch China-India direct service with MOL and PIL
  • Box weight woes aired next week at Federal Maritime Commission hearings
  • Italy's Port of Taranto calls for tenders to lease multi-purpose pier
  • US Customs nets US$1.6 million in fake goods from China
  • Yemen may resume production and export oil and gas soon
  • Stranded Hapag-Lloyd ship 4,250-TEU Seaspan Hamburg underway for Fos
  • Testing of sill reinforcement for Panama locks proves a success
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo volumes up 0.3pc in January at 147,690 tonnes
  • Dead man found in landing gear housing in Harare on flight from Munich
  • Swift Air Cargo expects recovery of its three 747s within 2 months
  • Guidelines for horse transport win European Commission support
  • Calls in Nigeria to develop air cargo to stop perishables perishing
  • US FAA seeks US$455,000 in fines from DHL for bad hazmat labelling

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • DNV GL & Russian Maritime Register of Shipping sign cooperation agreement
  • Iran launches direct shipping route to Oman
  • Gems & jewellery exports decline due to slowdown in global markets
  • Japan to fund 80 pc of trans-harbour project in Mumbai
  • Railways to invest INR 9,800 cr. in bullet train project
  • Commerce Ministry backs 'Make in India' initiative to revive exports
  • Foodgrain production expected to increase to 253.16 mt in 2015-16 crop year
  • Texprocil urges govt to initiate talks with China, Turkey to reduce import duty on shipments
  • Anant Geete highlights the importance of logistics to country's growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stepping up rail services to Italy
  • Boyer striving for Strive
  • Too late for carnival, just in time for Olympics
  • Logistics industry drives greater Hamburg
  • Rail corridors galore in India
  • Skinner back to Skinner
  • Industry 4.0 pushes automation technology forward
  • FAA winkling out miscreants again
  • Smart revolution for your pocket
  • Safe in Bilbao
  • Innovations? Railways say "let's wait and see"
  • Bordeaux enhances plant and animal inspection labs
  • New CEO touches down at St Petersburg airport
  • Port of Kiel branching out into pastures new
  • Two VPs for C.H.Robinson Asia
  • Singapore lays out lures for cargo customers
  • Croatian distributor expanding in Poland
  • Alliance reshuffles - to be or not to be?

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • US to check low-sulphur fuel compliance
    Foreign-flag vessels entering two US ports will soon be subject to voluntary sampling of their bunker fuel so that regulators can gauge compliance with low-sulphur fuel limits. The voluntary scheme, which will begin at the Port of Los Angeles on the US West Coast and...
  • Giant fleet of ships gathers behind China's new mega carrier
    China Cosco Shipping Corporation was officially launched in Shanghai today, bringing together the mainland's two largest carriers and amassing a huge armada of container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers that far outstrip those of its rivals. The combined fleet owned by the new carrier, a...
  • Dubrovnik unveils huge new cruise terminal deal
    In a transaction intended to meet EU rules and ensure future growth, the Port Authority of Dubrovnik has signed a deal with Dubrovnik International Cruise Port Investment to build a large new terminal in Gruz...
  • Sembcorp Marine debts prompt concern
    Singapore-based rig-building and ship repair group Sembcorp Marine's debt levels are on the high side and it could struggle to fulfil its debt covenants, sector analysts have cautioned. At 31 December 2015, Sembcorp Marine's long-term debt stood at SGD2.6 billion...
  • DNV GL and VPS introduce fuel analytics solution
    DNV GL and Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) have jointly introduced a new fuel analytics solution for the maritime industry. The tool enables the first-ever systematic assessment of the impact of fuel quality on vessel performance. It has combined the vast size of nearly two million samples provided by Singapore-headquartered VPS with...
  • DSME to convert Teekay's LNG ship to LNG FSU
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said Canadian shipowner Teekay has requested to upgrade an LNG carrier to an LNG floating storage unit (FSU). Teekay originally ordered the LNG carrier in February 2015. Teekay is expected to deploy the LNG FSU to an LNG import terminal...
  • Golden Ocean in restructuring after deep losses
    Golden Ocean Group, the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it would restructure its finances following deep losses for both 4Q15 and the full year. In the final quarter of 2015, the group made a net loss of USD...
  • Hyundai Group chairwoman pumps in money to save HMM
    The chairwoman of Hyundai Group and her mother have been issued 6 million new shares in Hyundai Merchant Marine today, as the cash-strapped shipping company continues to struggle amid growing talk of bankruptcy. The shares are worth KRW5,000 (USD4) each, translating into a total cash injection...
  • EcoPhos invests EUR75 million at the port of Dunkirk
    Belgian industrial group EcoPhos, a supplier of technology and producer of food-grade phosphate, is to build a new production plant on the port of Dunkirk's 'Industrial City Dunkirk' (ICD) that will see an investment of EUR75 million and create 100 direct and indirect jobs...
  • India starts work on new transhipment port as data show better productivity
    India will issue tenders in March for a consulting study on the development of a new transhipment port at Colachel on the Malabar cost on the southernmost top of the sub-continent. The port is one of three new greenfield sites being developed amid fears that a lack of capacity could...
  • Private equity on collision course with shipping banks
    Private equity and shipping banks are widely expected to collide at the restructuring table in the coming months. Insiders gave IHS Fairplay their views on how this looming confrontation will play out. "The banks are being meaner and nastier and they are going to...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Troubled HMM wants cheaper charter hire, but its containerships face arrest if payments are withheld
  • Crime gangs now going after even low-value cargo shipments, with trucks the main target
  • Smarter reefer boxes mean shipping lines can woo more perishable cargo from airfreight
  • Quikjet takes to the Indian skies as Sovika eyes cargo opportunities
  • Going underground - the next logistics revolution?
  • Firm trying to block approval of FedEx-TNT merger in Brazil may be UPS

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Tanker captain pleads guilty to felony obstruction count
  • Golden Ocean unveils plan to boost balance sheet
  • Alphatron to supply 40 river radars to Venice
  • Advanced offshore vessels feature ABB technology
  • McDermott sets date for naming flagship derrick lay vessel
  • INTTRA names Inna Kuznetsova President and COO
  • Cleanup in Alaska from 2011 tsunami continues

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Port of Portland celebrating 125 years of operations
  • Rail association reports weekly rail freight traffic
  • Federal Maritime Commission collects $520,000 in penalties
  • New legislation would pave way for return of Port Angeles air service
  • Public meetings to discuss Mukilteo Ferry Terminal project

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Euroseas curbs losses despite worsening markets
    Bulker and boxship owner emphasises cost controls but glimpses some hope in both its sectors
  • Danaos hunts more boxship buys through Gemini joint venture
    But company will not pay higher prices sought for distressed German KG vessels
  • Moby and CIN secure refinancing from syndicate of banks
    WFW advises on deal for leading Italian owner
  • New York, New York, a helluva town to do shipping business
    Why I believe New York will re-emerge as a prominent shipping capital
  • Belships fixes supramax at $3,750 per day
    Five-year-old ship replaced by newbuilding on prime Canpotex time charter
  • Tanker Investments soars to $28m fourth-quarter profit
    High rates allow tanker company to delever balance sheet
  • Greece approves Cosco's Piraeus bid
    'Improved offer' now awaits Court of Audit verdict
  • Golden Ocean to lay up capes
    Update: Warm layups on the cards within capesize pool amid weak dry bulk market
  • Shipowning exit boosts Philly Shipyard
    Jones Act builder reaps profit from sale of shipping assets on product tankers
  • Court orders Sainty Marine restructuring
    Shipbuilder aims to come up with a detailed plan before April 17
  • The end of an era
    Succession questions at Evergreen after death of group chairman Chang Yung-fa
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Slowdown in Asia-Europe traffic continues to hamper trade utilisation
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Order rush comes to a halt as carriers see sense in scrapping
  • DSME to convert Teekay LNG newbuild into floating storage unit
    FSU likely to be used for Teekay's Bahrain LNG project
  • Star Bulk joins chartering pool with nine capesize vessels
    Pool will have a fleet of 65 modern capesize ships managed in Singapore and in Antwerp
  • Diana Containerships to offload panamax for demolition
    Greek company will deliver vessel to buyer in India by end of March 2016
  • South Carolina Ports container volumes up 5%
    Port authority expects volumes to remain flat for next few months
  • Container shipping's Top 30
    Containerisation International picks the people and organisations likely to have the most influence, either directly or indirectly, over how the industry copes and evolves in today's uncertain and challenging times

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • US won't delay SOLAS, but won't penalize shippers
  • Don't expect Canada to delay SOLAS weight rule
  • Mercosur expected to gain from new Argentina president
  • Kuznetsova named president, COO of INTTRA
  • Fed's industrial uptick could signal increase in US shipments
  • El Faro captain's options were 'limited'
  • China-Europe rail traffic fuels growth at Kazakhstan's Khorgos dry port
  • 'Virtual' LTL carrier SHIFT Freight expands US services
  • MSC adjusts India-Europe service
  • India's Mundra Port continues growth, pace slows
  • TOTE faces tough questions over El Faro sinking
  • Idle box ship fleet still shrinking
  • Air France-KLM cargo posts increased loss
  • India expands port capacity as productivity improves
  • HMM head pleads for discounts as Korean carrier faces collapse
  • China's mega shipping group is now official

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • GasLog frees up cash with finance drive
    New York-listed LNG carrier owner inks deals that push back maturities to 2018.
  • Offshore oil slowdown hits Hornbeck
    Todd Hornbeck-led company misses fourth-quarter estimates amid day rate slump.
  • Atlantic rates pull back for MR tankers
    Spot market drops on backhaul weakness as uncertainty emerges on westbound route.
  • GTT's profits eke small gain in 2015
    Orderbook for new LNG tanks sees small growth; Korea launches trade investigation.
  • Teekay eyes multiple options for axed FPSO
    Offshore spinoff plays down impact after Repsol nixes Petrojarl Varg contract.
  • Euroseas trims loss, turns to opportunities
    Aristides Pittas-controlled company posts smaller loss in the fourth quarter and full year 2015.
  • Grindrod expects to bleed red ink in 2015
    Diversified South African owner set to recognise impairment loss of $100m in results published next week.
  • Teekay LNG Partners funds newbuilding pair
    MLP nets loan for two ships as it reveals a retreat in fourth quarter earnings.
  • Giant Chinese owner Coscocs launched in Shanghai
    Chairman Xu Lirong inaugurates combined operations of Cosco and China Shipping.
  • Teekay Offshore confirms aframax sale
    Tanker owner sells remaining conventional tankers as it boosts annual profit but cuts dividend by 80%.
  • Neu leads latest round of bulker disposals
    German owner joined by Vale and Oldendorff in weighing in giant bulk carriers.
  • TNK profit trebles as it adds aframax duo
    Teekay Tankers sees strong growth in 2015 earnings as revenue soars due to expanded fleet.
  • Teekay Corp tops Street view by a dime
    Peter Evensen says annual result the best since the financial crisis struck.
  • Vallianz taps Middle East financial markets
    Offshore owner opens new funding path with Islamic bond worth $266.7m.
  • Turkmenistan plots new shipyard
    Caspian Sea nation eyes plant at Turkmenbashi to turn out dry cargoships and tugs.
  • Shipowning play spurs Aker Philly profit
    Sale of joint venture ships to Kinder Morgan aids shipyard's performance.
  • Nova Star lands Gibraltar job
    Ferry formerly operating between US and Canada makes European switch.
  • Herbjorn Hansson buys more NAO shares
    Chairman increases stake as offshore vessel company also continues stock buy-back.
  • ABG Shipyard could be sold next month
    Struggling Indian shipbuilder in talks with investors to offload up to 51% of shares.
  • Oceanteam reports wider 2015 loss
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner will explore other sectors as it sees annual deficit double.
  • TIL back to black thanks to high rates
    Oslo-listed owner boosts both fourth quarter and full year earnings as it continues buying back its own stock.
  • Statoil keeps Dof's Skandi Vega
    Norwegian owner secures work for anchor-handler potentially stretching into 2018.
  • TIL rides high tanker rates to strong result
    Oslo-listed owner boosts both fourth quarter and full year earnings as it continues buying back its own stock.
  • GOGL posts $69m loss in fourth quarter
    Norwegian bulker owner reveals sale and leaseback deal as it falls into the red.
  • Golden Ocean defers loan payments
    John Fredriksen-controlled bulker owner also in talks to further delay newbuildings.
  • KNOT Offshore Partners sees Q4 profit triple
    Trygve Seglem-backed shuttle tanker venture sees bottom line boosted by additional tonnage.
  • Bad weather impacts transatlantic boxship punctuality
    Container service reliability saw its worst month-on-month decline since January 2015, says Drewry.
  • Moody's takes a less positive stance on Maersk
    Decision based on challenging market conditions affecting key businesses, says rating agency.
  • Genco Shipping adds shareholders to board
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company makes appointments as two other directors step down.
  • Shipping rides surge as US equities rebound
    At least 10 US-listed marine stocks gain by more than 10%; sector indexes rise.
  • Genco adds shareholders to its board
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company makes appointments as two other directors step down.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Maersk, NGOs clash over plan to improve ship recycling in India
  • Charleston TEU growth tapers off in January
  • CSX projects Q1 earnings to drop 'significantly'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
  • Early start expected for Russian river navigation on mild winter
    Rivers are used for shipping gasoil and fuel oil to export terminals.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Trade in key countries pulls back on North Asian holidays
    Freight rates traded sideways over the week.
  • Shippers expect to use separate fuels for ECAs when global cap falls to 0.5% sulfur
    But price spread between 0.1% and 0.5%S product would be too small at today's oil price, says Cepsa.
  • Bomin Group appoints bunker trader Shogo Miura
    The group also recently set up an office formally in Tokyo.
  • Taiwan's CPC to carry out maintenance on No. 9 Keelung barge mid-Feb to end-Apr
    Trade sources expect no impact on bunker fuel market.
  • Three Romanian ports cut tax rates on bunker deliveries: sources
    A three-tier bunker tax structure now applicable for container shipowners.
  • Harvey Gulf completes first LNG refueling terminal in N America
    The facility's two sites can together transfer 500 gallons of LNG per minute
  • Dan-Bunkering (America) hires bunker trader Joseph Barry
    Moves from EMAS Group, Houston
  • Bunker demand in Baltic fragmented on volatile market
    Demand in number of stems seen, but not in volume

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