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August 23, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk mulls splitting itself in two - transport and energy divisions
  • SITC first half profit flat as revenue slips 7.5pc on poor rates
  • Yen's rise leads to 14pc slump in July Japanese exports
  • ICTSI asks Oz minister to speed Melbourne box terminal expansion approval
  • No sign of dredging in the Elbe despite surge in mega ships in Port of Hamburg
  • PIL signs deal with China Merchants, China Machinery to prioritise each other
  • Beijing Automotive to invest US$819 million in South African car plant
  • Top UK economist mulls today's robust labour, retail results vs Brexit vote
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports 'extremely high' VGM compliance - MSC reports 100pc
  • North Sea oil rebounds as glut of floating crude finds buyers as demand rise
  • Hapag commercial chief to keynote at Cool Logistics meet September 27
  • Sichuan Airlines launches Chengdu-Prague run, adds to Moscow flights
  • Does Freightos have what it takes to lower costs, boost transparency?
  • Latam Airlines Group's Q2 revenue plummets 12.5pc to US$2.1 billion
  • IAG Cargo upgrades European freighter operation
  • Manchester Airport's cargo grows 14pc in July to 10,118 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • APL enhances Latin America service network with new Island Bridge Express service
  • BBC Chartering launches office in Esbjerg, Denmark
  • Bhavani Shipping expands its stevedoring wings at Cochin
  • Braemar Adjusting in strategic partnership in Iran
  • Jebel Ali Port voted Best Sea Port - Middle East
  • SCFI spot rates fall
  • Transworld Feeders FZCO is the new name of Orient Express Lines FZCO
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia wins exclusive 3PL provider contract with Mahindra Susten for 260 MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh
  • CBEC merges ACP & AEO programmes
  • CII delegation makes learning visit to Adani Kattupalli Port
  • DP World rating upgraded by Fitch
  • Seminar on 'Port Administration & Management' inaugurated at refurbished JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre
  • FIATA becomes part of sustainable development goals platform
  • Lines 4 & 5 commissioned at ICD-Khodiyar
  • Customs organises AEO outreach programme
  • National Committee on Trade Facilitation constituted

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GW now representing PCN in Hungary
  • HGV efficiency in UK improves further
  • Yet another Dreamliner milestone for ANA
  • Industry veteran leads Agility's Australasian division
  • New lorry facility in Calais
  • Tauranga: results and expansion scheme news
  • Fine for incorrectly packed hazmat
  • Nigeria plans to revitalise old rail lines
  • DAL/JTE continues management restructuring
  • July strong in Marseille Fos
  • Tunisian cargo carrier selects MRO provider
  • New transport offer for Iran
  • Sri Lankan shipper joins GSF board
  • Finnlines delisting from Helsinki Nasdaq exchange
  • China publishes logistics plans
  • Baltic Exchange and SGX advancing acquisition scheme
  • Food delivery start-up withdraws from Indonesia

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Private equity giant KKR buys Nord LB shipping loans
  • Crude tanker rates out of sync with Middle East production
  • Caribbean adapts to container weighing rule with ease
  • Puerto Rico ferry fire extinguished at port
  • Essar's Sharma to head Shipping Corporation of India
  • Hafnia beats revenue expectations but asset value concerns remain
  • G6 transpac service merger proves food for thought for Incheon Port
  • Reduced shipping costs boost Fortescue profit
  • Alliance competition will depress freight rates in 2017, says analyst
  • MOL to cap off-contract Capesizes at 10% of fleet
  • Taxes deferred for HHI's Gunsan yard and co-operatives
  • Shipowner urged to accept responsibility for crew abductions
  • Bohai Rim ports post mixed first-half results
  • CSSC Chengxi lands four-ship order for asphalt carriers
  • Sembmarine acquires Norwegian ship design firm LMG Marin

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Supply and demand imbalance only part of the problem for 'predatory' carriers
  • Honeywell - Blackstone battle for JDA shows logistics automation on the rise
  • Hanjin misses deadline for financial rescue
  • UK road freight and logistics 'more efficient than ever', according to DfT
  • How global carbon offsetting would work for aviation

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • BIW gets another $8.7 million for DDG 1000 work
  • Fednav claims a Lakes BWTS first
  • SGX takeover of Baltic set for November
  • Gas carrier giant inks VSAT contract with EMC
  • VIDEO: World War I U-boat wreck found off Denmark
  • New fast transport ship christened at Austal

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Vessel oversupply pushes VLCC earnings below $20,000 per day
    Some six very large crude carriers added to list of those competing for Middle East cargoes over next four weeks
  • Baltic Exchange sale to SGX could complete in November
    It has taken months to solicit support from Baltic shareholders, but the deal is now one step closer to being finalised
  • Handysize bulker earnings rise to 11-month high
    Minor bulk and coal trades contribute to further weekly gains
  • High boxship load factors fail to lift freight rates
    Shippers and forwarders benefit from predatory pricing by container lines
  • NordLB signs $1.5bn shipping securitisation deal
    Deal with KKR and unnamed wealth fund covers 100 vessels and will bolster bank's balance sheet
  • Misdeclared cargo causing one-third of incidents on boxships
    Calcium hypochlorite misnaming is still a major issue, says UK P&I Club risk assessor
  • KDB mulls short-term loan to DSME
    Loan is likely to help shipbuilder repay its corporate debt maturing in September
  • Cosco Shipping orders four asphalt carriers at Chengxi Shipyard
    Vessels are scheduled for delivery starting in 2018
  • LNG vessel rates raise hopes amid wider tanker rout
    Short-term imbalances and rising shipments boost LNG rates to $40,000 per day
  • Otto Marine files court application to have Hoe Leong Corp wound up over debt
    Hoe Leong has enough resources to pay the sum claimed, say directors
  • Singapore unveils incentives to encourage sustainability reporting
    Funding for the first 10 approved applications will take place on a reimbursement basis
  • New Indonesian box terminal starts operations
    New Priok Container Terminal One's latest facility will be able to handle 1.5m teu annually
  • Sembcorp Marine buys LMG Marin for $20m
    Group is looking to ramp up expertise in vessel design and engineering

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Road, rail access to LA-LB ports fully regained after wildfire disruption
  • Trucks bought under NY-NJ replacement program probed for malfunctions
  • ACL gears up in weak trans-Atlantic market for containers, ro-ro
  • Idle fleet back to more than 1 million TEUs
  • Kia deal hints at greater potential for inland port network feeding Savannah
  • North Europe short-sea growth fuels DFDS profit gains
  • G6 service merger to boost Incheon reefer volumes
  • Competing alliances forecast to keep lid on container rates next year

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Otto shareholders to weigh takeover bid
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner sets 14 September for vote on offer from executive chairman Yaw Chee Siew.
  • Too broke to report, Mercator gets SGX OK
    Approval comes after shipowner said it did not have enough cash to prepare financials.
  • SGX OKs Mercator annual report delay
    Approval comes after shipowner said it was too broke to prepare financials.
  • BP Shipping said to be selling four tankers
    Move not part of any grand strategy, but more like clearing out old tonnage.
  • VLCCs tick down as cargo splitting in view
    Spot earnings slide for third straight day; Clarksons Platou expects VLCC charterers to take advantage of low suezmax rates.
  • CSDC ups its stake in joint tanker venture
    Tanker unit of Chinese shipping giant Coscocs takes majority stake in clean tanker unit.
  • Primorsk takes $69.2m impairment pill
    Bankruptcy shipowning arm of Prisco delivers $67.5m loss in July after charge.
  • Hansson takes NAT spend past $2m
    Chief executive tops up on stock for third time in a week after hitting back at blogger.
  • TI chartering chief Ron Golding dies
    Tankers International loses well-respected face of VLCC sector just months before his retirement
  • Fire extinguished on Caribbean Fantasy
    Ropax now safely moored in San Juan Harbor after blaze, grounding and evacuation of passengers and crew.
  • Ship Finance dividend safe, Seaport says
    Magnus Fyhr begins coverage of Fredriksen-backed owner with a neutral rating.
  • UK Club warns over mis-declared cargo
    Insurer says 27% of incidents on ships related to inaccuracies over labelling.
  • SGX bid for Baltic wins 'significant support'
    Almost three quarters of shareholders have given their irrevocable backing to SGX offer.
  • Containerships closes on EU funding for LNG ships
    Finnish owner says order for four dual-fuel vessels has been recommended for European financing.
  • KKR snaps up $1.5bn of NordLB loans
    Private equity fund buys debt covering 100 ships from bank.
  • Kogas to order LNG carrier duo
    State-run Korean importer to boost struggling domestic shipyards with new contract.
  • JMU tipped to secure trio of VLCCs
    Japanese owners believed to have placed the contracts at compatriot yard.
  • Class society RS wins Palmali fleet deal
    Russian company to class more than half of Turkish tanker owner's ships.
  • Nigerian hope for winter tanker market
    Credit-Suisse points to growing demand as Nigerian capacity comes back online.
  • Odfjell tanker refloated in Australia
    Bow Singapore grounded on sandbar after steering system failure.
  • Seadrill contract cut not a restructuring game-changer
    SEB analyst explains Pemex move is another data-point in a market where a firm contract is not firm.
  • Capital erosion a threat for DSME?
    Struggling Korean shipbuilder could need fresh capital in order to avoid possible delisting danger.
  • Essar's Sharma takes top job at SCI
    India appoints private sector executive as new boss of state owner.
  • Pareto raises BW LPG as takeover talk swirls
    Market leader expected to grow giant footprint after classic tale of boom and bust for VLGC market.
  • Fred Olsen and HHI end rig dispute
    Norwegian owner and South Korean shipbuilder reach amicable agreement over newbuilding contract.
  • Indian crew to fight shock tax ruling
    Unions opposing decision by tribunal to tax 1.3m domestic seafarers on foreign ships.
  • Navix expands fleet with ship from Arne Blystad
    Mats Andersson-led firm plans to trade latest addition in North West Europe from end of August.
  • Deutsche Bank turns more positive on crude tankers
    Analyst says reduced ordering and more scrapping to have "profound positive effect" from 2018 onwards.
  • Bulk of pollutants removed from Transocean Winner
    Government gives go-ahead for semi-submersible to be refloated on Monday's high water.
  • Perisai Petroleum Teknologi seeks bond talks
    Malaysian offshore vessel company also announces extension to FPSO maintenance contract.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2016
  • Special Coverage: Container shipping industry likely faces tough times ahead
    Barzan is one of six 18,800 TEU containerships delivered to United Arab Shipping Co. during 2015 and 2016 Source: United Arab Shipping Compa...
  • Amazon to build 13th U.K. fulfillment center in Essex
    Amazon.com, Inc. has confirmed plans to build its 13th United Kingdom warehouse and distribution center in Tilbury, Essex, scheduled to ope...
  • Port of Vancouver volumes decline in first half 2016
    Total cargo volumes at the Port of Vancouver in Western Canada for the first half of 2016 fell 5.9 percent to 66.0 million metric tons comp...
  • Commentary: Is transit time still a service differentiator?
    Whether you're talking about third party logistics services providers or carriers, one thing that comes up regularly in the great rate deba...
  • No end in sight for intermodal rate decline
    Intermodal rates fell another 2.4 percent in July 2016 compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Cass Intermodal Price ...
  • Baltic Exchange agrees to be acquired by Singapore Exchange
    The Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Baltic Exchange said they have agreed on the terms for the acquisition of the Baltic by SGX in a deal wort...
  • Truckload rates fall for fifth straight month in July
    Truckload rates fell another 1.6 percent in July 2016 compared with the previous year, the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declin...
  • AAR continues to rail against two-person crew rule
    The Association of American Railroads has submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration once again urging the administration to...
  • GRI Roundup: CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL
    Ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MOL announced general rate increases. CMA CGM will increase rates from Asia to Panama, Cuba ...
  • JAXPORT takes delivery of new cranes for bigger ships
    Three new super post-Panamax cranes arriving at JAXPORT from China Source: JAXPORT JAXPORT on Friday took delivery of three super post-Pana...
  • Former Norfolk Southern exec to lead Amtrak
    Charles "Wick" Moorman Amtrak on Friday announced that former freight railroad executive Charles "Wick" Moorman will head the U.S. governmen...
  • California woman sentenced for illicit exports to China
    The Justice Department on Friday said Wenxia "Wency" Man of San Diego was sentenced to 50 months in jail for conspiring to export and cause...
  • New U.S.-Mexico air transport agreement enters force
    A new air transport agreement reached between the United States and Mexico entered force on Sunday. The agreement was signed between the t...
  • FAA fines food shipper for illicit hazmat cargo
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Gordon Food Service...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
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
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
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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
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
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