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BRIEFS
July 20, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd inks agreement with UASC to merge
  • Ocean Alliance boosts services from Asia to US East and Gulf Coast
  • CMA CGM revamps India and Middle East Gulf services to East Africa
  • CMA CGM subsidiary obtains 30-year concession of Kingston Container Terminal
  • Cosco Pacific June volumes up 4.5pc to 8m TEU
  • EU insists China respect Hague court's rejection of its South China Sea
  • ACCC sues Japan's NYK group for alleged shipping cartel
  • East Coast ports welcome larger ships via new Panama Canal
  • Ahrma designs a 'smart' pallet
  • Cathay and Dragonair posts 7pc growth in cargo and mail volume in June
  • Ruili Airlines signs US$1.6 billion deal for six 787-9 Dreamliners
  • Flights from ten US cities to Havana win tentative approval from US
  • Amazon's biggest sales day ever on its annual 'Prime Day' promotion

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • CMA CGM Group optimises its maritime services for India with two new weekly services: EPIC 1 & EPIC 2
  • Piracy & kidnap in Gulf of Guinea more sophisticated & prevalent, says analyst
  • Should shippers provide segregation group name to carrier?
  • Capt. Amit Kapoor takes charge as Deputy Conservator, JNPT
  • DP World Nhava Sheva recognised with the 'Golden Peacock Eco-Innovation Award 2016'
  • India & US agree to enhance cooperation in maritime sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New base on the border

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • Strong growth for Kuehne + Nagel in volatile market
  • All cargo contracts to be honoured, says newly merged Cosco-CSCL
  • UK Chamber of Shipping hears Brexit warnings
  • Otto Marine seeks nearly USD3 million from Robert Knutzen
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to have new CEO in August
  • More South Korean shipping lines eye Northern Sea Route
  • Hyundai pulls out of USD720 million Timor-Leste port contract
  • Container lines to levy new rate from 1 August
  • Tianjin Tianhai to acquire Ingram Micro for USD6 billion

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • Cathay imposes 'airfreight adjustment' for fuel, as Lufthansa goes 'back to basics'
  • KN sees profits rise, but declining revenue, and is 'too reliant on a few key markets'
  • Macy's logistics exec faces jail after admitting $3.5m shipping scam
  • FedEx is first US cargo carrier to win rights to take off for Cuba
  • Truckmakers fined a record $3.24bn by EU for price-fixing
  • Trucker wins appeal against £10,000 illegal immigrant fine
  • Disgruntled CSCL customers leaving China Cosco Shipping in droves

Marine Logweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • VIDEO: Safety zone imposed after Tappan Zee crane collapse
  • All American Marine delivers high-speed catamaran
  • Gunderson launches Alaska Marine Lines barge
  • WWL takes delivery of fourth neopanamax RO/RO
  • Lockheed Martin team lays keel for LCS 17
  • MTU to showcase green and hi-tech at SMM
  • Fratelli Neri orders three more from Damen Shipyards
  • Lake Assault boat supports efforts to fight Foss Lake fire

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • The Northwest Seaport Alliance releases cargo totals for June
  • Matson Logistics Oks deal for purchase of Span Alaska
  • Inchcape Shipping Services provides Turkish port information
  • Port of Grays Harbor earns AAPA award for overall communications excellence
  • Daniel B. Maffei takes position on Federal Maritime Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • Supramax earnings plod on upwards
    Coal trades dominate leading to time charter earnings reaching highest level since end-September
  • Navig8 Product Tankers lands $66m loan
    Funds from ABN AMRO in Singapore to finance LR1 newbuilds
  • Petrofin says industry lending remains scarce despite Chinese surge
    DNB again placed first but overall portfolio of top 40 banks stays flat
  • Hinge laments illogical container shipping behaviour
    UASC president says industry crisis worst ever as he prepares to retire after 50 years in shipping
  • Hayes back as UK shipping minister
    'Blue collar Tory' returns to job after year in charge of security
  • Some vessels denied anchorage after Turkey coup, Inchcape confirms
    Delays to sailing clearances reported due to heightened security
  • A youthful outlook
    Suzanna Laskaridis has launched Real Time Graduates to give Greek young people a foot in the door of the maritime industry
  • New ships, steady rates
    Owners expect more chartering activity this week
  • Cracking the glass ceiling
    Filipina licensed master sees more work to be done to promote gender equality in the industry
  • HHI unionised workers start labour action
    Partial strike to be jointly held with Hyundai Motor union members on Wednesday
  • Pathfinder: Internship launches a woman's maritime career
    The first female mechanical engineering student to win the MPA Global Internship Award tells Lloyd's List about life at sea and making shipping inclusive for all
  • India looks to US to help with port development
    Nation explores joint venture opportunities to promote transfer of technology and enhance bilateral commerce
  • The changing face of Singapore shipping
    Passion and commitment will determine success in the long run
  • Atrium exits Singapore
    Senior management cannot see the operation grow to desired size
  • Japanese regional banks' ship loans in question
    Lenders' dire need to keep shipping exposure drives them down a riskier avenue of expansion
  • VGM disruption limited in first two weeks, say forwarders
    FIATA reports no major problems but lead times are being extended in some cases due to earlier cut-offs
  • Rolls-Royce inks $33m deal to design and equip polar cruiseships
    Contract with Norwegian yard Kleven comes with option for two more vessels
  • Safe Bulkers reschedules term loan facility payments with Danish Ship Finance
    Company's amended facilities represent 60% of bank debt year to date
  • Cosco Pacific wins shareholders' approval for name change
    Majority of shareholders voted to rename company as Cosco Shipping Ports Ltd
  • Rio Tinto's iron ore shipments up as China demand grows
    Miner maintains iron ore guidance for 2016
  • Otto Marine seeks unpaid charter fees from Robert Knutzen
    Company looking to claim $2.8m plus interest from Robert Knutzen Shipholdings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • CSX details Wilmington, NC, port and Raleigh intermodal projects
  • Truck tonnage drops, forecast to remain 'choppy'
  • KCS pulls through intermodal volume dip to double-digit profit growth
  • Off-season online sales test final-mile supply, delivery networks
  • HMM to tap CEO in August
  • Itajai shippers slam Brasilia for lack of emergency dredging aid
  • Annual Japanese container trade contracts for first time in six years
  • Ocean Alliance to deploy 18,000-TEU ships on trans-Pacific
  • EU fines European truck manufacturer cartel record $3.3 billion
  • Government tells Indian terminals to stop charging VGM fees
  • Merged Cosco-CSCL: Shipper contracts valid until new alliance launches
  • Container lines seek Asia-Europe GRIs ahead of peak season

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • Agents of Jade to help enforce Jones Act
    Creation of US enforcement centre comes after years of calls for increased enforcement of US cabotage law.
  • OOCL boxship rescues sailor in distress
    OOCL Utah diverts to respond to call from US authorities to save mariner without proper equipment to safety.
  • US suspends hunt for overboard master
    Searching for no trace of 65-year-old master who fell from crewboat while trying to board an MUR Shipping bulker.
  • Matson's $198m deal leaves room for order
    Analysts say acquisition of freight forwarder Span Alaska will not prevent fleet growth.
  • BP to take rare foreign-flag Alaska cargo
    Tanker Investments' suezmax Tianlong Spirit poised to carry first export of crude on non-US-flag ship in decades.
  • Nordcapital PSV sent back to North Sea
    German supply ship back in Europe after African charter ends.
  • Propylene cargoes begin out of US Gulf
    Energy logistics firm ramps up exports of chemical gas, citing overseas demand.
  • Ship pollution linked to 24,000 deaths a year
    Study claims emissions from ships are directly linked to Asian fatalities.
  • BP to take Alaska crude on foreign-flag ship
    Tanker Investments' suezmax Tianlong Spirit poised to carry rare export of North Slope crude.
  • BP to take Alaska crude on foreign-flag ship
    Tanker Investments' suezmax Tianlong Spirit poised to carry rare export of North Slope crude.
  • Global Liman eyes four Italian ports
    Turkish cruise terminal operator in talks to buy into Cagliari, Brindisi, Catania and Ravenna terminals.
  • Royal Arctic cargoship hits iceberg
    Green Reefers vessel brought in as replacement after accident off Greenland.
  • Great Eastern mops up NYK MR tanker
    Japanese owner identified as seller of products tanker to Indian firm.
  • Marseille Fos port ready for mega-vessels
    Renovation initiative worth more than $70m at France's largest port enters final phase.
  • Offshore rates double as supply dwindles
    Another fixing frenzy in the North Sea depletes free anchor-handlers.
  • Cargoship breaks down in Bosphorus
    Crew averted dangerous situation by anchoring Helga in Turkish waterway.
  • Foreign CEO could take charge at HMM
    Korean media suggest that shipowner could emerge from restructuring with a non-Korean boss.
  • Aker overture creates 'tricky situation'
    Rem Offshore back in familiar territory with potential Solstad deal but situation remains tense.
  • DSME back on $2.7bn Kazakhstan job
    Korean yard to resume construction of crude oil facility after two-year wait.
  • Ferry hits small cruiseship in Greece
    Ionian Group-owned vessel collides with moored ship during manoeuvring at the port of Kyllini.
  • Havila exchanges rate cut for extension
    Norwegian owner reaches agreement with DeepOcean regarding 2009-built Havila Phoenix.
  • Dry bulk stuck between storm and hope
    Star Bulk wins upgrade from JP Morgan amid warning of serious risks to the bulk market story.
  • ForceTEC receivership cleared by court
    STX block-building spin-off free to attempt a restructuring.
  • Matson issues $200m bond as it expands
    US container line raising cash as it spends $198m on Alaskan freight forwarder.
  • HUBLine pursues six ships with new finance
    Malaysian owner plots expansion into tug/barge market with bond issue.
  • Amazon cruise death toll mounts
    Seven crew are reported to have died as a result of Saturday's explosion and sinking of an Amazon river cruiseship.
  • Reed Smith in new Singapore alliance
    Global law firm joins forces with local practise to boost Lion City presence
  • Pirate prosecutors win appeal
    Mauritius court overturns "not guilty" verdict of 12 Somali nationals accused of attempting to hijack an MSC boxship.
  • DBS to exit commodity derivatives trading
    Singapore's leading bank backs out of commodities trading citing tough market environment.
  • BP to take Alaska crude on foreign-flag ship
    Tanker Investments's suezmax Tianlong Spirit poised to carry rare export of North Slope crude.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: CSX drastically expands footprint in North Carolina
  • Turkey experiences limited shipping disruption after tumultuous weekend
  • Lufthansa offers discount air cargo product

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 19, 2016
  • FACTBOX: Comparisons between IEA, EIA, OPEC oil market forecasts
  • Russian Transneft can redirect oil shipments if Turkish straits closed
  • Istanbul bunker fuel market operating as normal
  • HSFO Mediterranean-Singapore arbitrage closed amid high stocks in Asia
  • Turkish plans for Bosporus bypass to continue despite coup attempt
  • Indian refiner HPCL's long-awaited 380 CST bunker stock arrives at Mumbai
  • TANKERS: Fundamentals suggest a difficult period ahead for Suezmax shipowners
  • FUTURES: Products supply overhang adds to weaker crude fundamentals
  • France's CMA CGM to commence compulsory buy-out of NOL's 2.17% shares
    CMA CGM now owns 97.83% of NOL.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC seeks 15,000 mt of 180 CST HSFO for Sep 6-10
    Offers should be in by July 19.
  • UK workers to stage 24-hour N Sea strike on Shell platforms July 26
    No initial big impact on production expected
  • TENDER DATA: Hellenic offers 30,000 mt July 26-28 loading HSFO: sources
    Bids should be submitted by Monday, July 18
  • TENDER DATA: Cargill sells 90,000 cu m of ULSD to Argentina's YPF
    Two 45,000 cu m cargoes of ULSD with a maximum of 10 ppm sulfur
  • Oil futures weaken after Turkish coup attempt fails
    NYMEX August crude settled 71 cents lower at $45.24/b

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
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
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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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