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BRIEFS
August 25, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to cancel transpacific and Asia-Europe sailings in October
  • 17,859-TEU CMA CGM Vasco Da Gama runs aground off Southampton
  • Trucker injured when Calais migrants throw petrol bomb to stop him
  • Asia-Europe rate war's end boosts spot market, but fails to lift contracts
  • Tauranga's profit drops 2.4pc to US$56 million, but box volume up 12pc
  • USWC to 'lose 5pc of market to USEC' with wider Panama, local dredging
  • Armed attacks on Nigerian crude makes Angola No 1 African oil producer
  • Once again rivals, China and Japan compete for influence in African trade
  • Study: EU court likely to say its ruling trumps UK court on Brexit
  • Shanghai Pudong ups volume 2pc in 7 months to record 919,461 tonnes
  • Air freight forwarders in Bangladesh battle with capacity squeeze
  • Amigo flies 9,000 Indian goats, sheep to UAE by air in one month
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs 10-year lease for warehouse at Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Ministry of Shipping seeks 5 pc of Central Road Fund for waterways development: Gadkari
  • Rising Middle East refinery capacity seen impacting crude tanker shipping outlook
  • Scrapping seen touching a new high
  • 'Close quarter' situation between vessels handled skillfully at Kandla Port
  • Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal crosses 0.2 m TEUs
  • JN Port signs agreement with banks for external commercial borrowing
  • JNPT participates in IACC annual convention on 'Unleashing India-US Economic Synergy'
  • Kandla Port's achievements highlighted at I-Day celebration
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves multiple handling records
  • EFL facilitates new beginning in Indo-Bangladesh trade
  • Qatar Airways Cargo implements automated weight & balance system

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New general cargo hub for France
  • New cranes for MGT on the Congo
  • Latam selects Chep to manage ULD fleet
  • Start of rail service to DEF terminal in Ohio
  • Transfargo becomes part of Shipping Holding
  • BBC Chartering back in Denmark
  • Consolidated Distribution goes to Lineage
  • Valenciaport posts solid results in July
  • UK-France: electricity interconnector goes ahead
  • Reinforcement for NV Logistics
  • A week and a day old - two new European cargo routes
  • 3PL shipments in USA rise in Q2
  • USA: moving coils by rail beats barge transit
  • Budapest airport strengthens express business
  • More pressure on megaships, says Drewry
  • Spellman joins Inttra team
  • Snapping up more XPO shares

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Global Ocean optimistic for dry bulk sector
  • Avance Gas Holding braces for tough 2017
  • Tangshan posts strong H1 as its volume surges
  • Huangpu Wenchong secures order for heavy lift vessel
  • Hutchison to open second Pakistan terminal by October
  • Sembmarine acquires all of PPL Shipyard
  • DSME credit rating downgraded, placed on credit watch
  • Chevron awards FSO contract to MISC
  • Shipping unlikely to see Cuba boost until 2018

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • G6 axes more Asia-North Europe capacity as carriers prepare for a 'bleak' October
  • Yield erosion keeps IAG focus on the high end of the global pharma market
  • Tough first half for Kerry Logistics as turnover and profit creep up
  • Amazing Bayonne Bridge engineering feat
  • Ex-Menzies chief Craig Smyth named new CEO at WFS

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Latest lease sale gets just $18 million in high bids
  • NTSB investigators recover data from El Faro VDR
  • Gibbs & Cox makes VP promotion
  • Wartsila adds a Chief Digital Officer to C suite
  • Reefer company to delist from Oslo Stock Exchange

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • FMC stops clock on Ocean Alliance filing
    CMA CGM, Cosco, Evergreen and OOCL asked for more information before US agency prepared to give greenlight
  • KKR securitisation deal cures NordLB shipping headache, says Faak
    Deal likely to have been done at a discount, US sources suggest, as other banks invited to party
  • Gulf of Guinea sees most piracy cases in first half of 2016
    Piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea rises as Southeast Asia records year-on-year drop in security incidents
  • APL adds India-Pakistan-Europe route
    New service includes Southampton and Felixstowe
  • Merger talks expose UASC's weaknesses
    Hapag-Lloyd able to drive a hard bargain for overextended carrier
  • Container equipment prices plummet
    Weak demand trickles down to box makers
  • Lloyd's List expands news team
    New UK reporter to provide daily shipping coverage out of London
  • DSME delivers delayed Transocean drillship
    Vessel was originally scheduled for delivery on May 31, 2016
  • BG Freight Line orders new feederships
    Charters in vessels for Irish Sea operations
  • Cosco Shipping Ports reports weaker bottomline in first six months
    Terminal operator's first-half profit drops 23% to $105.9m excluding gains from sale of subsidiary
  • Sembmarine forks out $115m to acquire full control of PPL Shipyard
    Operator acquires the remaining 15% stake in rigbuilding yard that it does not own
  • Western Bulk blames Bulk Invest bankruptcy for second-quarter loss
    Olso-based dry bulk company also cites weak market as a reason for $11.4m net loss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Portus wins Army ammo contract, to use ILA labor
  • El Faro 'black box' yields 26 hours of information
  • US, aided by shippers, to mull new port productivity metrics
  • Short-sea liners' new vessels to cut emissions, costs
  • US exporter confusion over China's Zika rules persists
  • For-hire US truck tonnage rises at slowest pace so far this year
  • ODFL warns truck capacity could buckle as soon as early 2017
  • Research highlights potential for Canadian inland ports
  • Cuba shipping gains unlikely in the short term
  • Container equipment prices hit record lows and still falling
  • China's Zhuhai aims to double container traffic by 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals UASC losses ahead of merger vote
  • HPH Karachi terminal to challenge planned India transshipment ports

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Wells Fargo: Jones Act tanker rates falling
    Report points to weaker charter activity for tankers in the US coastwise trade.
  • Suezmax rates surge from 'depressed' levels
    Average time-charter equivalent estimate rises by $2,580 per day but remains low.
  • Avance Gas sees shares slide after miss
    Oslo-listed owner's stock drops after dividend cut and earnings miss.
  • Bulker crew members beaten by pirates
    IMB Piracy Reporting Centre says seven robbers boarded vessel off Conakry, Guinea, and made off with crew's cash and property.
  • Golden Ocean shifts $132m in payments
    Fredriksen's New York and Oslo-listed shipowner's newbuilding delay pushes capital outlay into next year.
  • Tanker rates taking more than seasonal hit, MSI says
    UK forecasting firm sees market fundamentals exacerbating summer slowness
  • UASC reveals $4bn debt ahead of merger
    Hapag-Lloyd publicises financial results of future partner, disclosing first half loss of $201m.
  • Oceanteam CFO exits after long sick leave
    Norwegian-Dutch offshore vessel owner says Torbjorn Skulstad will leave role that CEO has been filling since May.
  • Crew suffer burns in German cargoship blast
    Two seafarers sustain injuries while starting up composite boiler on chemical tanker.
  • ASL Marine takes hit from Swiber fall
    Singapore shipbuilder and offshore player makes provision for all the money owed by troubled rival.
  • Retrofits needed before transiting Panama
    Vessels built a few years ago will have to install new chocks and bollards to become compliant.
  • KDB could pump more money into STX
    Report claims state bank may add $53m to Korean shipyard's restructuring pot.
  • Loss deepens for Shih Wei Navigation
    Bulker blues hit Taiwanese owner as revenue declines.
  • India fines owner of sunken bulker $15m
    Delta Shipping hit with penalty for oil spill after Rak went down with coal cargo in 2011.
  • Primorsk lenders to recover $212m
    Prisco shipowning affiliate's new bankruptcy plan estimates at least 81% recovery for banks and private equity firm Oaktree.
  • Siem Shipping says goodbye to Oslo Bors
    Reefer owner applies to delist from the stock exchange as daily volumes remain consistently low.
  • Vehicle carrier banned from Paris MoU ports
    Ukraine's Jigawa barred after failing three port state control checks in three years.
  • Yang Ming's second quarter loss hits $150m
    Taiwanese container line hurt by falling revenue while costs stay the same.
  • Fierce competition hits Avance Gas
    LPG carrier owner turns red in the second quarter despite fleet utilisation of more than 90%.
  • Opportunity knocks for tankers in Brazil
    Petrobras' increased production from new FPSOs to boost demand for liftings, broker says.
  • Hoegh LNG hastens FSRU conversion
    Shipowner pens equipment deal that will see unit targeting late 2017 and 2018 contracts.
  • Japan's shipbuilders look to technology to gain edge
    Virtual reality and big data among the latest tools to be employed to combat foreign competition.
  • Semua Shipping tanker arrested in Singapore
    Malaysian-owned vessel is the latest ship to be detained this week in the Lion Republic.
  • Monjasa lands new $80m credit facility
    Company says new financing is important for its future development from a pure bunker player.
  • Pacific Radiance top brass snap up shares
    Singapore offshore vessel operator's chairman and senior director increase skin in the game.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: El Faro's VDR reveals 26 hours of information
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday that 26 hours of information was retrieved from the El Faro's voyage data re...
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals UASC's $384m loss for 2015
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) had a net loss of $384.3 million in 2015, while the ocean carrier'searnings before interest and taxes (...
  • UP applies for permit to operate cross-border bridge
    The U.S. Department of State received an application from Union Pacific Railroad Company July 22 for a Presidential Permit to operate and m...
  • STB discontinues annual 'end-of-year outlook' letter
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) will discontinue its annual end-of-year outlook letter on railroad traffic volumes and operatio...
  • Drewry: Price of new containers falls to record lows in 2015
    The price of new containers fell to record lows in 2015 and is forecast to fall further in 2016, says the London-based shipping consultants...
  • G6, OOCL void October Asia-Europe voyages
    The G6 Alliance in October will void one sailing each on its Loop 5 and Loop 7 services between Asia and North Europe and alliance member O...
  • West Coast terminals ditch uniform chassis fee plan for separate negotiations
    The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) said it has shelved plans to introduce a chassis services fee, and that its 13 ...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports reports sluggish first half results
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, formerly known as COSCO Pacific, reported profits attributable to equity shareholders of the company of $171....
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index slips again in July
    Domestic truck tonnage fell 2.1 percent in July 2016 from the previous month, following a revised decrease of 1.6 percent during June, acco...
  • ACI: Airfreight volumes remain 'sluggish' in first half 2016
    Global airfreight volumes in the first half of 2016 were "substantially weaker" than passenger traffic, posting marginal 0.5 percent year-o...
  • Drewry: First-half global container volumes up 2.6% on major trades
    Global container volumes on selected lanes have grown 2.6 percent in the first half of 2016 compared with the same 2015 period, according t...
  • GAO upholds military contract to Portus
    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Tuesday upheld a U.S. military contract to Portus Services LLC of Jacksonville, Fla., to oper...
  • ITC launches new import monitoring tool
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has released a new web-based interface that allows the public to more easily monitor changes ...
  • Executive Moves: Worldwide Flight Services and CSafe
    Air cargo ground handling provider Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has named Craig Smyth chief executive officer, effective Aug. 29. Smyth ...
  • Logility acquires integration partner AdapChain
    The supply chain software provider Logility said Tuesday it has acquired privately-held AdapChain, a U.S.-based developer of integration so...
  • NEWS FLASH: West Coast terminals shelve chassis fee
    The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) said it has shelved plans to introduce a chassis services fee, and that its 13 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Crude futures weaken after EIA data shows inventories growing
    ICE October Brent settled 91 cents lower at $49.05/b.
  • Golden Ocean delays deliveries of six newbuild vessels
    The delay affects vessels at the New Times shipyard in China.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks highest since July
  • Bunker payment dispute sees ship detained in Singapore
  • TENDER DATA: South Korea's EWP seeks 40,000 mt HSFO for Sep 8-12
  • TENDER DATA: S Korea's EWP buys 30,000 mt HSFO for Aug 29-31 delivery
  • ANALYSIS: Tax crackdown on China independents may temporarily slow crude inflows

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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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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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