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BRIEFS
October 24, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 0.8pc to US$761/TEU, down 1.2pc to Med ports
  • Cargo discharged in South Korea from 75pc of Hanjin containerships
  • Panama Canal scores 3rd highest annual volume in the waterway's history
  • Near-bankrupt Hanjin in talks to sell Long Beach terminal to local partner MSC
  • China GDP up 6.7pc, but experts say same quarterly gains 'implausible'
  • OOCL makes changes to Far East-Adriatic AAS loop October 30
  • September volume at Port of Virginia up 2pc to a record 219,857 TEU
  • Port of Seattle completes environmental study on Terminal 5 expansion
  • Cristal Mining awarded as Toll collaboration doubles capacity
  • ACI Asia Pacific Dredging summit held in Singapore from November 23-24
  • Ship efficiency and fuel use meet in Singapore November 23 - 24
  • Marintec Indonesia Expo November 23-25 to create Jakarta seaport hub
  • FedEx delivers 30 tonnes of aid to hurricane devastated Haiti
  • Bombardier to cut 7,500 jobs as CEO deepens cost-saving regime
  • BA backs Heathrow expansion over Gatwick as decision looms this week
  • Huge financial loss to Aussie food producers due to cargo space shortage

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2016
  • LNG import capacity to get a boost
  • Milaha reports net profit of QR 759 m for nine months ended Sept. 30
  • MSC achieves new ISO certifications
  • Proposed moratorium on shipment of crude oil in waters of Canada's Northern British Columbia strongly opposed
  • SAL Heavy Lift signs long-term contract for Walney Offshore Wind Project
  • Seashell Logistics excels in a diverse range of services
  • US Federal Maritime Commission approves OCEAN Alliance after exhaustive review
  • Less coal imported in Sept.
  • Maruti Suzuki seeks a global market for Baleno
  • Chennai Port handles record volume of dolomite thru' harbour mobile crane in a single day
  • Essar Ports impresses with Q2 & H1 performance
  • Honda two-wheelers shipped from Gujarat to Sri Lanka
  • Kandla Port holds interaction with users to generate innovative ideas & suggestions
  • Liverpool2 container terminal to open next month
  • Govt & World Bank ink agreement for direct lending of $ 650 m towards Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project
  • L&T Construction wins major INR 3,799 cr. order for western dedicated freight corridor
  • CAI maintains cotton crop for 2016-17 crop year at 336 lakh bales

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alternative in southern France
  • Call for completion of Ten-T network
  • Furness mourning founder
  • Mukran Port celebrating 30 years of service
  • UK railfreight operator to downsize?
  • US perishables producers boost strategic marketing
  • New distribution centre in Herentals
  • 12,000 km in just under 30 days
  • Baku hosts Iraqi-Azerbaijani aviation negotiations
  • SOL's new ro-ro ship taken on long-term charter
  • Returnee takes top slot at R.J. Corman Railroad
  • Canadian pension fund investing in Indian 3PL
  • Smartlog hires new air cargo manager
  • Australia's coal haul business in new hands
  • Gearbulk and Grieg Star form dry bulk shipping JV
  • New Australian airport attracts big freighter airline
  • Port of Antwerp: still on a roll in 2016
  • More warehouse capacity on Maasvlakte 1

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Vessel owners to seek clear path to compliance at MEPC 70
  • Great Lakes pilotage rates set to soar higher
  • Challenges abound despite US easing of Cuba shipping rules
  • Hanjin Shipping to push on with sale of Long Beach terminal
  • EU transport alliance calls for EUR1.4 billion more for infrastructure
  • Avance Gas Holding completes USD55 million private placement
  • MOL wins contract of affreightment from ThyssenKrupp AG
  • Ore shipments boost Indian port volumes
  • 'Let us buy company,' Hanjin staff plead ahead of plan to slash jobs
  • Regaining shippers' trust on agenda as HMM head takes message abroad

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Freight rate news is rough, but there may be smoother sailing ahead for container lines
  • Chinese imports growing faster than exports as domestic consumer market grows
  • Smart packaging may re-define supply chains - but be prepared for mass data
  • Comment: supply chain data isn't flawed, it's how you're using it
  • Trump and Clinton: where do they stand on supply chain issues?
  • VIDEO - Making a splash: "insanely satisfying" ship launches
  • Hanjin white-collar workforce to be halved by Christmas

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Susan Jacobs named NNS VP of HR and Admin
  • Board approves plan to split OSG into two companies
  • Angelakos fined $1.3 million in Gallia Graeca case
  • Swiftships gets $14.5 million more for Iraq Navy support
  • Chouest to build 13 Damen tugs for new mooring/escort contracts
  • Ingalls opts for Aras Innovator PLM solution
  • Liberia offers IMO a way out of a BWMS hole
  • Danish study will set framework for autonomous ship R&D
  • AMP honors U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Magical evening for the Lloyd's List Asia Awards
    Singapore's shipping community was out in force at the Shangri-La Hotel
  • Maersk returns to Iran after five-year hiatus
    Danish line joins growing list of carriers to return to the Middle East country upon the easing of sanctions
  • Antwerp sees 3.3% rise in freight volumes
    Liquid bulk and containers up as dry bulk cargo continues to fall
  • Hanjin Shipping in talks to sell Total Terminals International to MSC
    MSC currently owns the remaining 46% stake in TTI through Terminal Investment Ltd
  • Liberia renews push for ballast water convention delay beyond 2020
    Registry warns of BWM system shortages and calls for more time for shipowners to avoid installing expensive and ultimately lacking technologies
  • Batten down the hatches, VLGCs are in for a rough 2017
    Real improvement for VLGCs not expected until spring 2018 at earliest, forecasts Avance Gas chief
  • Australia braced for MARS landing
    New biosecurity clearance system to be rolled out across country's ports
  • Korean tax authorities investigate DSME
    Tax officials take accounting documents from shipbuilder's Seoul headquarters
  • 'Taxi ride' ocean rates unsustainable, says Trefzger
    Kuehne+Nagel chief executive calls for owners to scrap ships 'more actively and to a broader extent' to reduce overcapacity
  • 'We're not naturally good at knowing what is a commercial opportunity' - Sir Alan
    MCA chief executive says new non-executive role will drive through commercialisation of flag
  • Avic International Maritime to restructure ship design unit
    Corporate streamlining measures required for Chinese stated-owned companies
  • European groups support call for sustainable ship recycling incentives
    Incentive to encourage compliance with environmental and social standards aimed at improving shipbreaking conditions
  • Triyards continues to secure new contracts despite drop in net profit
    But revenue gains offset by impairment provisions, losses on fixed assets disposals and lack of negative goodwill

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Seattle-Tacoma ports flex apps to reduce terminal time waits
  • Ocean Alliance gets regulatory go-ahead to launch on US trades
  • Three potential directions chartered for changes of LA-LB ports' PierPass
  • Hurricane Matthew put ODFL's disaster plans to the test
  • Deadline for filing Hanjin claims in South Korean court looms
  • Trans-Pacific cargo rolled on spot rate strength and late peak-season surge
  • Antwerp container traffic still rising in weak market
  • Trump and Clinton agree on freight infrastructure and trade - if rhetoric is true
  • Brazil ready to privatize dredging at three largest ports
  • Liners inject Asia-Australia capacity as spot rates rise
  • Carriers line up Nov. 1 rate increases on Asia-Europe trade

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Canada LPG export terminal decision nears
    Operator says it will go ahead with plant to supply terminal, and permitting secured.
  • OSG board approves split; International Seaways to emerge
    New York tanker owner takes next step to spin off international-flag fleet as separate company.
  • Teekay charters in afra, charters out LR2
    New York-listed tanker owner said to bring in an aframax crude tanker for a year while chartering out similar size ship.
  • Ridgebury fixes out VLCC on time charter
    Bob Burke-led owner understood to have secured coverage for one of its four VLs.
  • WesternGeco sees uptick in North Sea
    Schlumberger-owned seismic survey outfit garners new work for vessels with Statoil and Lundin Norway contracts.
  • Chile's Copec adding tanker duo
    Bunker group bringing in newbuilding and chartered ship to boost southern operations.
  • Tomini extends 2016 bulker buying spree
    Shipowner believed to be the buyer of Golden Union supramax.
  • Great Eastern buys mystery supramax
    Indian owner continues 2016 acquisition effort with addition of seven-year-old bulker.
  • Crewman dies on idled HSH bulker
    Ukrainian killed in fall on former Sobelmar handysize off UK.
  • Pakistan extends owners' tax holiday
    Government wants to encourage private investment in the industry.
  • EMGS amends deal for Atlantic Guardian
    Oslo-listed company extends the charter of North Sea Commander-owned ship at a reduced rate.
  • Fesco profit falls in first eight months
    Restructuring Russian owner reveals drop in revenue and container volumes from January to August.
  • Swissco may face action after missing coupon
    Bond trustee reserves its rights as Singapore owner fails to pay interest.
  • USC targets Argentinian newbuildings
    Russian state shipbuilding group eyes opportunities in South America.
  • GasLog Partners tipped for dropdown
    Analysts believe parent will sell modern ship to MLP on heels of Centrica contract.
  • Yara International profit crashes back
    Norwegian LPGC owner hit by global fertiliser prices in third quarter.
  • Avic International in Deltamarin shuffle
  • MSC could buy Hanjin's Long Beach terminal
    Swiss line in talks to acquire US assets from its bankrupt partner.
  • Crew kidnapped from Korean ship in Philippines
    Militant group Abu Sayyaf suspected of raid on heavy-lift vessel.
  • STX Offshore seeks US bankruptcy shield
    South Korean shipbuilder has filed Chapter 15 papers in Texas to protect assets.
  • Evergreen teams up on Australian run
    Taiwanese line cooperating with OOCL, MOL, NYK and Yang Ming on new loop from Asia.
  • Avance Gas completes $55m issue and goes for more
    Oslo-listed VLGC player launches subsequent offering worth another $5m as it clinches bank deal.
  • Thoresen Shipping offloads elderly bulker
    Thai-based shipowner says ship had become uncompetitive and was unable to earn its keep.
  • Triyards sees fourth quarter profit collapse
    A spate of small new orders fails to hide financial hurt at Singapore-listed shipyard group.
  • Hanjin tears up Seaspan charter
    Court records show Seaspan Efficiency returned to New York-listed owner as COO says company 'out of Hanjin'.
  • Oceanteam starts restructuring effort
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner in 'constructive dialogue' with banks and will start talks with bondholders.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • STX files for U.S. bankruptcy protection
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as part of an overall restructuring process in...
  • Werner earnings decline continues in Q3
    Werner Enterprises, Inc. saw its earnings continue to tumble in third quarter 2016 as net income dropped 41 percent to $18.9 million compar...
  • SCFI barely moves from last week
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) ticked up 2.3 percent from last Friday's reading of 776.93 to ...
  • G&W Australia acquires Glencore Rail for $856m
    Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) has agreed to purchase Glencore Rail for $1.14 billion Australian (U.S. $856 million), the company sa...
  • DHL Express opens $100m hub in Singapore
    DHL Express opened a new $1.14 billion Singapore (U.S. $100.3 million) hub in Singapore earlier this week, the company said in a statement....
  • Marten Transport reports Q3, first nine-month results
    Marten Transport, Ltd. reported a net income of $8.44 million for the third quarter of 2016, a slight increase from a net income of $8.41 m...
  • Port of Antwerp posts increase in tonnage
    Container volumes at the Port of Antwerpticked up4 percent through the first three quarters of 2016 to 7.6 million TEUs compared to the sam...
  • Domestic maritime industry honors Sen. Ayotte
    The American Maritime Partnership has honored Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., for her efforts to support the domestic maritime industry. On Thu...
  • Judge Sherwood denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin
    Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al...
  • DOT releases $1m for storm damaged roads in S.C.
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration on Thursday released $1 million in emergency relief funds to help start...
  • Former SAP VP indicted for money laundering
    The U.S. Justice Department said a former global vice president of SAP and two others were charged in a federal indictment Thursday for the...
  • Executive Moves: MatchBack Systems and Graybar
    MatchBack Systems has appointed Joris van de Kant commercial account manager, based at the company's European headquarters in Rotterdam. Pr...
  • Maersk Line resumes service to Iran
    Maersk Line said it has resumed service to Iran after a five-year absence and just a year and a half after a ship in one of its container s...
  • NEWS FLASH: Judge denies Ashley Furniture's request to freeze payments it owes Hanjin
    Judge John K. Sherwood of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newark, N.J. denied a request by Ashley Furniture Industries Thursday afternoonto al...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2016
  • Open arbitrage of Ekofisk sees charterers secure multiple options on Aframaxes
    The British Cygnet Aframax was on subjects with Statoil for an 80,000 mt stem with October 30 loading from the North Sea to the UK Continent, West Coast Sweden and Whitegate, Ireland.
  • Venezuela El Palito refinery to stay shut until December: source
    The work started April 11 and was slated to last 72 days, according to Venezuelan media reports.
  • TANKERS: Caribbean Aframax rates drop as tonnage overhang looms
    "A lot of the rise last week was because we had fixtures done on top of fixtures all at once and that created a void," an Aframax shipbroker said.
  • Panama bunker prices rise to 14-month high as supplies tighten
    "I've never seen this market so dry," said one market participant in Panama, "Product that we were expecting this week has been delayed to the end of the month."
  • Crude futures edge higher, but wider contango suggests weakness
    Even though crude futures rose Friday, their timespreads weakened. NYMEX crude's December/December 2017 spread widened 29 cents to minus $3.79/b.
  • Scrubber demand could surge on 2020 global sulfur cap: association
    The economics of using scrubbers will become more favorable after the global sulfur cap
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TENDER DATA: Rosneft offers HSFO from Ufa for 2016-2017
  • FACTBOX: Winners and losers from a 0.5% IMO bunker sulfur limit
    What to expect after next week's IMO meeting
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Total Trading Asia fuel oil trader joins BP Singapore
  • Rotterdam bunker sales lost 9.4% in third quarter
    Total sales dropped to 2.42 million cu m in Q3 from 2.67 million cu m a year earlier
  • FUTURES: Crude dips in Asia trade ahead of OPEC meeting end-Oct

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