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BRIEFS
August 26, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL announces north Pacific sailing cancellation for October
  • 'K' Line's China, India, Pakistan loops, PMX August 28 - PIX September 8
  • Cosco Shipping Ports, ex-Cosco Pacific, H1 profit falls 8pc to US$171.9 million
  • New container prices fall to record lows on cheap steel and weak demand
  • OOCL advisory: China's Zika Prevention Policy affects importers
  • UASC posts biggest loss of any major container line, says Alphaliner
  • GLP China, Shenzhen box maker CIMC tie-up to develop logistics properties
  • China-North Korea border trade rebounds despite sanctions on North Korea
  • Port of Tauranga CEO blasts 'underperform' rating as bad reading of its reality
  • Hutchison ups Karachi capacity to 2.5 million TEU a year with new terminal
  • Insurer blames 27pc of shipboard 'incidents' on mis-declared cargo
  • Canada Post worries about how retailers threaten its parcel delivery
  • 'Pay as you sail' e-navigational charts are the future, says NAVTOR
  • World airports show air freight recovering in richer countries
  • Qantas profit soars 83.8pc to US$913.9 million as sales rise 2.4pc
  • SATS wins concession to handle cargo at Dammam airport, Saudi Arabia
  • Virgin's cargo capacity surges up to 22pc with new A350-1000s

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • VLGC rates seen under stress
  • Essar's iron ore handling terminal at Visakhapatnam Port boosting third party business
  • Expert touches upon distinctiveness of ports at JNPT-APEC Training Centre seminar
  • Mumbai Port appointing consultant to develop Master Plan
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Cabinet approves National Highways interconnectivity improvement projects
  • CONCOR wins Dun & Bradstreet PSU Award 2016
  • Major boost to rail connectivity
  • MANSA conducts workshop on avoiding banking frauds & adhering to tax norms
  • Trans Earth wins Chennai Port's Best Performance Award for 2015-16
  • Sitharaman calls for repo rate cut to make available credit for MSME sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Turks take stake in Bolivar
  • Funds for road maintenance in SW Victoria
  • Imperial Logistics International on favourable track
  • Australia: fixing country rail scheme on track
  • New container feeder vessels on Irish Sea
  • New CEO for Neovia
  • Skies over Indonesia now safer
  • Cooperation drives in increasing container transports
  • APL launches India-Pakistan-Europe sling
  • LUG strengthening management team in Munich
  • Airfreight continues upward trajectory in Central Europe
  • Takeover stirs up Texan logistics market
  • Yet more investments in India's rail network
  • Atlas Air soon to support Fedex
  • K Line adding ports to PMX and PIX services
  • French logistician steps up Maghreb activities
  • Indian state to invest in multimodal hubs
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' volumes going up

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Caribbean box shipping remains mired in overcapacity
  • Matson, Nassco ink con-ro newbuild deal
  • Owners warned not to delay when it comes to strike cover
  • Odfjell to order four newbuildings, consider options in tank and gas carriers
  • Seadrill profit falls, but first glimmer of light appears at end of tunnel
  • Hanjin Shipping submits liquidity plan, reveals more asset sales
  • ASL Marine to incur loss on Swiber non-payments
  • BW LPG logs deep loss on impairment charge
  • Shipbuilding in worst situation says Korea Development Bank
  • COSCOCS unit to bid for container terminal at Algeciras port
  • Tauranga port expansion clears way for New Zealand's largest ship call
  • COSCO Shipping Ports profit declines 8.1% in first half
  • Venezuela in crisis: Assessing the tanker market impact
  • Venezuela in crisis: Container imports sink to new lows

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Last-ditch bid to avoid bankruptcy as Hanjin submits liquidity plan to creditors
  • 'Painful' air cargo hazmat fine signals tougher stance by US FAA on violations
  • Bullish Rotterdam convinced new terminals can win back box business lost to Antwerp
  • World's largest aircraft crashes during test flight
  • US FMC 'stops the clock' on the Ocean Alliance
  • BG Freight Line set to take delivery of new 'green' box ships

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Matson orders LNG-capable ConRo duo at NASSCO
  • Norsepower gets new funding for Rotor Sail development
  • Wartsila will supply regas system for FSRU conversion
  • VIDEO: Tuco adds arctic workboat to ProZero range
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service helps owners cut Suez costs
  • New Alfa Laval solution for LPG/E cargo reliquefaction
  • VIDEO: Viking Grace receives 1,000th LNG bunkering

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Navios Maritime Holdings misses consensus earnings despite improved operating results
    Reduction in charter-hire costs and further operating efficiencies will help company down the line
  • Nasdaq Helsinki delists Finnlines
    Grimaldi Group redeems all of Finnlines' shares
  • Cost cutting brings Topaz back to profit
    Offshore company makes it into the black despite falling revenues
  • Singapore's insurers plan for survival
    Atrium's exit from Lloyd's Singapore shows the Garden City's insurance market is a jungle
  • King Coal finds love in China again
    Surprising lift is given to dry bulk shipping as China imports more coal with lower domestic production
  • Scrubbing bottoms
    Hull cleaning is coming clean
  • Hunting out digital dangers
    This year's SMM is likely to be all about digital smart shipping, but the dream comes with some health warnings
  • China Cosco loses $1.1bn on bad market and asset disposal
    Company's average revenue per teu fell 24%, which completely offset its cost-saving efforts
  • Sovcomflot hit by dip in tanker fortunes
    But Russian tanker giant claims long-term contracts offer protection against headwinds
  • Brazilian iron ore helps 15% rise in capesize earnings
    Increased fixing by Australian miners further supports rates
  • Aronnax: Removing the human
    Drones make sense, in some places
  • Höegh LNG profit dip nothing to be too worried about
    Long-term contracts and imminent awards put company in comfortable position
  • KDB cuts DSME's credit rating
    Move comes after shipbuilder's external auditor report, plus significant impairments seen in first-half result
  • Rongsheng Heavy Industries supplier rejects debt-to-equity swap
    "We don't want shares, we want only cash," says supplier
  • Not on the same wavelength
    Shipping's failure to engage with young people seems sad, particularly in a Greek context
  • Greek shipping struggles to get the youth vote
    A far-reaching new survey for EY shows that even amid raging unemployment, the appeal of the nation's mighty shipping industry is lost on most young Greeks
  • Indonesian navy locates missing product tanker
    Ship is found off coast of West Kalimantan on the Indonesian side of Borneo
  • Evergreen joins four other carriers to link China, India and Pakistan
    Two joint services set to start in early September will employ 4,200 teu vessels
  • Australian tribunal issues mooring work restriction order against DP World
    Wharf labourers prohibited from doing linesmen work for port operator
  • El Faro captain raised abandon ship alarm
    Families of El Faro's crew were informed of the findings before they were released to the public
  • ASL Marine warns of loss for quarter ended June 30
    Exposure to Swiber fallout one of the reasons for forecast
  • VLGC rate rise belies stark reality
    Rates rise to more than $20 per tonne, but not everyone is convinced
  • Panamax bulker earnings ease on slowdown in South American grain shipments
    But Golden Ocean's Vartdal expects support from US grain exports
  • A recipe for digestion
    Reading the US and UK safety digests, one is struck by the repetitive nature of so many marine accidents

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Investors to logistics tech: Want cash? Prove model
  • Regulatory questions to Ocean Alliance highlight lack of service details
  • Two new container services to connect Asia, India subcontinent
  • Long Beach emissions plan back on track after West Coast crisis setback
  • Venezuela container trade finds new low
  • 10 things shippers need to know about US trucking market
  • Hanjin submits plan to raise cash, may sell more assets
  • Supply chain manager Li & Fung: Second half worst since 2008
  • APL re-enters India-Europe trade
  • New Zealand port ready for call by its largest container ship

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Analyst: crude tanker earnings to 'disappear'
    Morgan Stanley downgrades tanker and LPG carrier owners as Giannakoulis expresses expectation of lasting crude-sector downturn.
  • StealthGas misses despite leap in revenue
    Higher operating, drydocking and interest costs in second quarter drove the earnings miss.
  • BW LPG shares tumble to lowest level ever
    Shares in Oslo-listed gasship owner shed 9% after quarterly loss and gloomy outlook.
  • Recording captures El Faro's final day
    Master sounded the abandon ship alarm 77 minutes after first mention of loss of propulsion.
  • Transocean emerges as buyer of Atlas Island
    Monaco-based owner adds 2008-built Iino bulker to its fleet.
  • Rem ditches Vard newbuilding
    Offshore vessel owner agrees on contract termination as it recognizes huge impairment charge.
  • Cost-cutting puts Topaz in the money
    Offshore vessel owner reports profit in the first half as cash preservation scheme bears fruit.
  • Chang Myung sells two capesizes
    Korean owner offloads modern bulkers for $19m each.
  • Grindrod delivers expected weak result
    South African shipowner logs $78m loss a week after profit warning to investors.
  • Greek selling tankers arrested in Iran
    Tehran authorities detain Greek national over alleged involvement in oil smuggling and vessel sales.
  • SCF puts long-term deals in spotlight
    Russian giant focuses on fixed returns from projects such as Yamal LNG as tanker market declines.
  • Nord/LB loan loss provisions hit $1.13bn
    German lender plans further cuts to shipping portfolio following big KKR deal.
  • China Cosco posts $1.08bn loss in first half
    New containership arm of CoscoCS hit by tough markets.
  • Cosco eyeing Spanish port of Algeciras
    Chinese giant is said to be preparing for further European expansion, a report suggests.
  • Cho may fund Hanjin restructuring
    Shipowner not ruling out personal contribution from group chairman.
  • Offshore blues drag Eidesvik into the red
    Jan Fredrik Meling-led company reports a loss in the second quarter in "tough" market.
  • Oceanteam seeks alternative funding sources
    Oslo-listed offshore owner has not yet been able to re-finance bonds in offshore downturn.
  • Lower rates hurt Seadrill's profit
    John Fredriksen-owned drillship company makes less in the second quarter on the back of smaller revenue.
  • Siem Offshore: market to remain volatile
    Norwegian owner cautious after cutting second quarter loss.
  • BW LPG falls to loss as spot rates plunge
    Singapore owner predicts low rates for the foreseeable future as fleet growth continues.
  • Euronav bags VLCC resale double
    Paddy Rogers-led tanker owner latest to take advantage of lower valuations to bolster fleet.
  • Odfjell sees profit more than double
    But Oslo-listed chemical tanker warns of softer market ahead on increasing vessel supply.
  • Hoegh LNG sees net profit ease back
    Oslo-listed FSRU specialist hurt by higher interest expenses in the second quarter of 2016.
  • Yard delays prompted FPSO charter extension
    Perisai Petroleum Teknolog looks to be benefitting from shipbuilding woes in Korea.
  • Syllantavos and Tsirigakis raise $66.8m
    Greek duo raise sell shares in blank-cheque vehicle Stellar Acqusition III; private placement brings in more.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • El Faro's 'black box' 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...
  • Hanjin submits financial improvement plan to Korea Development Bank
    South Korean ocean carrier Hanjin Shipping submitted a financial improvement plan to the Korea Development Bank Thursday, but did not revea...
  • TIACA chief Doug Brittin to retire
    Doug Brittin Douglas Brittin, the secretary general of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), will retire at the end of the year, ...
  • CSCMP names three to Supply Chain Hall of Fame
    Logistics and freight transportation luminaries Johnnie Bryant (J.B.) Hunt, Henry Ford and Malcom McLean represent the inaugural class to t...
  • UPS invests $300m in Louisville package facility
    The parcel giant UPS has started a $300 million expansion that promises to triple the size of its Centennial package facility in Louisvill...
  • Trek cycles toward trade automation
    The bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor Trek Bikes has selected a range of trade and logistics automation products fro...
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo strengthens Australian connection
    Virgin Atlantic Cargo has expanded its international long-haul cargo sales and management agreement with counterpart airline, Virgin Austra...
  • Executive Moves: project44 and TIA
    project44 , a Chicago-based supply chain technology provider, has named Darryl Anderson chief architect and Walt Heil senior vice president...
  • Investment fund to use CN's Central Station for public transport project
    Infrastructure investment fund CDPQ Infra has signed an agreement to acquire the aerial structure leading to Central Station in Montreal fr...
  • Ocean carriers shake up Asia-ISC trade
    Ocean carriers Evergreen Line and "K" Line will be joining the Asia-Indian Subcontinent dedicated PMX loop, which will soon be changing its...
  • CSX to increase capacity, train speed in Indiana
    CSX Corp. will increase capacity and train speed along its tracks between Seymour and Butlerville, Ind. as early as Sept. 7, 2016, the comp...
  • FedEx taps Atlas for peak season airfreight services
    FedEx Express has signed a new five-year contract with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. for peak season air cargo services, according to ...
  • Auto parts maker, tech firm partner on automated vehicle system
    Automobile parts manufacturer Delphi Automotive PLC and auto-focused tech firm Mobileye will collaborate to develop a fully automated vehic...
  • PACTL cargo volumes up 2% in 2016
    Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL), the largest airfreight handling services provider at the Shanghai Pudong In...
  • FMC seeks more information on Ocean Alliance
    Commissioner William P. Doyle of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said Thursday he voted in favor of requesting additional inform...
  • Arctic passage presents unique opportunities, environmental risks
    The Northern Sea Route, currently only usable during the summer season from July to November, could be open year-round by 2020, according t...
  • U.S. Class I railway employment ticks up in July
    Class I freight railroads in the United States employed 152,718 workers as of the middle of July 2016, a 10.71 percent decline from 171,043...
  • Baozun Inc. launches warehousing, logistics solutions subsidiary
    Chinese e-commerce solutions provider Baozun Inc. launched Baotong E-logistics (Baotong), a wholly-owned warehousing and logistics subsidia...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 25, 2016
  • Diverging demand trends blow out Houston-New Orleans IFO 380 spread over month
    The five-day moving average for the spread stood at about $9.60/mt Thursday, according to S&P Global Platts data, with Houston at a discount. One month ago, Houston was at a 30-cent/mt discount, or essentially flat with New Orleans.
  • Nigeria downbeat on oil prices, adopts $42.50/b in 2017 budget
    Current output remains as low at 1.5 mil b/d
  • Oil futures rise as Iran pledges to attend informal OPEC talks
    NYMEX October crude settled 56 cents higher at $47.33/b
  • Fuel oil hi-lo at two-year high on tight supply in Northwest Europe
  • TANKERS: WAF Suezmax rates show signs of recovery amid heavier fixing
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Weekly Saudi departures plunge to 8-month lows
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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