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BRIEFS
September 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • August volume through China's 8 big ports up 7pc to 13.6 million TEU
  • Drewry convinced Hanjin debacle means end to rock bottom rates
  • Rickmers Trust faces bankruptcy if restructuring cannot be achieved
  • Maersk abandons mega ship ordering to focus on liner acquisitions
  • PANYNJ and US Army Corps complete New York Harbour dredging
  • Maersk Asia chief sees 2-4pc growth next year, cheers idle fleet growth
  • Evergreen docks 8,500-TEUer at Port of Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Boxes may languish, but seaborne perishable reefer trade is booming
  • Lawmakers call for timetable for multi-billion UK high-speed rail
  • AAL & GEODIS team up to deliver giant module for Nyrstar's smelter
  • Hard to find replacement for outgoing Long Beach chief Slangerup
  • Billions in fines loom for EU after Airbus took illegal subsidies
  • Quebec asks federal government to rescue troubled Bombardier
  • IAG Cargo plans US$6.4 million cool chain pharma freight facility
  • AMI opens 6th US branch, links up with 10 South American countries

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Agility joins Maersk Line's Carbon Pact initiative to cut CO2 emissions
  • Cargo successfully moved by rail from China to France alongside Silk Road
  • Chubb launches marine service capabilities in China
  • DB Schenker gets high rating among global 3PLs
  • DP World to advise Azerbaijan govt on developing Free Trade Zone
  • Hamburg Süd receives gold rating from EcoVadis
  • Hanjin Shipping urged to think about its seafarers
  • New guides for strengthening effective implementation of IMO's energy-efficiency regulations for ships rolled out at GloMEEP training
  • SCFI spot rates fall
  • United Heavy Lift & Thorco join forces to form Thorco Projects
  • Maruti Suzuki's cumulative exports cross 15 lakh vehicles
  • Incoming APM Terminals CEO Morten Engelstoft looks to continue building business with global customers
  • Mandaviya discusses future development of ports in Gujarat with GMB
  • Customs Circular No. 44/2016 - Customs, Dated 22nd September, 2016
  • India-Pak trade abysmally low, says industry body
  • Marine products to get benefits under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New angles on old questions
  • Road charging - price hike in Switzerland
  • Spot on curry and poppadum deliveries
  • Value of vessels under pressure
  • Delaware & Hudson railway improves services
  • More members for fledgling warehouse network
  • VTL partners go for Berends again
  • New alliance for Canary Islands
  • Hopper wagon with flexible discharging options
  • Cargojet successfully ISO 9001 recertified
  • Icao calls for more cooperation on aviation security
  • Great leap forward for port of Virginia
  • Finns investing in food logistics
  • Saudi Arabia awards major rail maintenance contract
  • Yet more sweeping changes at Maersk

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Mexico reports no spill damage after tanker fire
  • Timor-Leste sets its sights on maritime statehood
  • Shipping confidence grows in latest quarter, survey says
  • Baltic shareholders approve SGX takeover
  • Better productivity remains elusive at world's major container ports
  • South Korean maritime ministry moves to check on welfare of Hanjin's seafarers
  • More Hanjin ships arrested in China
  • Otto Marine's Australian subsidiaries hit with winding-up action
  • X-Drill applies to arrest Swissco rig over unpaid monies

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Lessors count the mounting costs from missing Hanjin containers
  • Analysis: Port of Melbourne deal reveals financiers' aims and China's strategy
  • Thoughts on the Future of the Container
  • Former Hanjin chairwoman investigated for alleged insider trading
  • Amazon is fined again: for trying to fly lithium-ion batteries
  • UN calls for step-up in security for planes and airports
  • GEFCO sees results boost as car market recovers and IJS buy filters in

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • VIDEO: First Air Warfare Destroyer on builder's trials
  • AMS announces winners of 2016 Safety Awards
  • Cruise giant reports record quarterly earnings
  • Former Singapore shipyard VP gets jail term, fine
  • Shipping confidence slightly up
  • BAE Southeast wins $16 million T-AKE 2 award
  • Xeneta opens New York City office
  • Zentech Z-210 to have Thrustmaster azimuth units

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Kim Fejfer hands over to new APMT boss at critical juncture for container ports
    A new relationship between Maersk Group's container shipping and terminals divisions will dictate the strategy for Morten Englestoft, appointed to top job in recent management reshuffle
  • Topaz given technical management of three vessels in $30m deal
    Consortium partner Blue Water Shipping secures new order for $40m
  • Baltic Exchange appoints new chief
    UPDATE: Baltic's Chairman Guy Campbell steps down
  • US to announce first type-approved systems in 30 days
    Shipping will know within the month if the US has type approved its first ballast water treatment systems
  • Farstad ramps up job cuts at Australia-based arm
    'Structural adjustments' to add 100 jobs losses to 35 made earlier
  • Wisdom Marine to raise $13m for fleet expansion
    Taiwanese owner ordered two 63,000 dwt dry bulker in August
  • Positive about Brazil
    It has been a while since Brazil's energy industry has seen some positive press but pre-salt opening could change that
  • HHI fails to secure August shipbuilding orders
    Shipbuilding and offshore declines hit Hyundai Heavy's orderbook across segments
  • Otto Marine hit with subsidiary wind-up request days before delisting
    Three creditors claim two Otto Marine subsidiaries owe almost $600,000
  • Hanjin Rome allowed to discharge cargoes
    Containership remains under arrest in Singapore
  • Box throughput at major Indian ports rises 4.3% in April-August
    Government to develop 48 minor ports in Gujarat state
  • Jinhui offloads one panamax bulker for $12.8m
    Buyer is ultimately owned by Greece-based Fundador Compania Naviera SA
  • COSCO SHIPPING boss calls for anti-dumping probe
    Exclusive: Xu Lirong expresses shock at slump in freight rates
  • 'Messy' Offen boxship sale takes hit from Hanjin
    Capital and Zodiac duel over German pair of 8,400 teu vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • After Hanjin collapse, US regulator suggests alliance failsafes
  • Railroads see intermodal match-back opening widening
  • $94M injection to fuel Flexport expansion, skill retention
  • Port Corpus Christi takes step toward larger channel
  • Use of API links in supply chain, LTL trucking gains steam
  • DONG plans North Sea offshore wind hub
  • SeaLand adds Hueneme to west coast Central America service
  • Government to Jawaharlal Nehru: Lift extra import charges
  • Productivity sags at top global ports
  • UK court fines Amazon over lithium battery shipments

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • NAT launches share sale for growth cash
    Suezmax specialist announces its first equity raise of 2016 with fleet expansion in mind.
  • Judge refuses to call El Faro 'unseaworthy'
    Federal court rejects effort by wrongful death claimants to secure pre-trial judgment on propulsion failure.
  • Offen boxship pair in Zodiac's sights
    UK owner favourite to secure purchase of containership duo, sources say.
  • Offshore vessel shares hit new all-time low
    GulfMark, Tidewater and Hornbeck slump as rig utilisation expected to fall further.
  • Maersk suffers rig contract cancellation
    Drilling subsidiary says Dong Energy terminates contract for jackup drilling rig Maersk Resolve.
  • Wells: Tanker upturn post Thanksgiving
    Mike Webber says weaker market behind moderate stance of DHT; owner on his radar.
  • Boston Putford scraps another standby ship
    Putford Apollo docked at Fornaes breaking yard in Denmark.
  • Carnival Corp books largest profit ever
    Cruiseship owner raises its full-year outlook after record performance in the third quarter.
  • Shippers holding on to $80m owed to Hanjin
    Cargo owners tell US judge they need cash to pay higher costs of shifting goods.
  • Maersk Container launches Star Cool
    Container arm of Danish conglomerate designs reefer suitable for cargo care and monitoring.
  • Farstad Shipping sells anchor-handler
    Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1998-built vessel at a loss of $1.36m.
  • PSV rates crash back to rock-bottom
    Huge build-up of free ships sends North Sea market close to record lows again.
  • Chinese bulker hit by fire
    Uruguayan navy helps extinguish blaze that left Fortune Harmony unable to manoeuvre.
  • Hoegh LNG Partners loads for dropdown
    A $600m shelf filing lays groundwork for Hoegh Grace transaction.
  • Will others adopt Maersk Line stance on newbuildings?
    No more steel contracting position could be copied in oversupplied market, Affinity Research says.
  • The sunken lighthouse: Officers and crew
    The fifth episode of this podcast series on the sinking of El Faro explores the lives of all 33 men and women who went down with the ship.
  • Xeneta lines up New York launch
    Norwegian boxship freight agency heading to 'global epicentre' of trade.
  • Turkish containership sinks off Italy
    Crew rescued from lifeboat after Mustafa Kan springs leak in engine room.
  • Maersk Tankers rings management changes
    Claus Gronborg and Soren Meyer take up new posts under leadership of Christian M Ingerslev.
  • GO Marine fights winding up bids
    Otto Marine's Australian subsidiary targeted by creditors over disputed claims.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells modern panamax
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner takes year-to-date vessel disposals to seven ships.
  • Banks approach HMM to buy Hanjin ships
    Hyundai Merchant's stock jumps on report it has been offered vessels from collapsed rival.
  • US owner picks up former Hanjin bulker
    Maritime Management bags ship from HI Investment & Securities after time charter was cut.
  • Korea pledges more help for Hanjin
    Finance minister says government will announce new measures next month.
  • Sirius orders dual-fuel tanker double
    Swedish owner inks deal at Avic Dinheng in China for eco-ships.
  • Global Ports Investments taps bond market for $350m
    London-listed Russian container terminal operator will use funds to repay existing debt.
  • Fitch sees few major benefits from Maersk split
    Rating agency says Danish behemoth will get little solace from sectoral diversification.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells modern panamax bulker
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner takes year-to-date vessel disposals to seven ships.
  • Toll Group confirms Chinese newbuildings
    New ships will replace existing tonnage on Aussie company's Victoria and Tasmania service.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Shipping industry critiques FAST Act freight provisions
    The FAST Act transportation blueprint enacted in January included initiatives that focused on improving freight transportation, but state t...
  • DHL Express to hike rates in 2017
    DHL Express will hike rates again in 2017, according to a statement from the company. The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier's expedited s...
  • NAFTA trade decline extends into 19th month in July
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States anditspartners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which in...
  • Drewry: How Hanjin's insolvency will impact 'THE Alliance'
    The decision by Korea's largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, to seek protection from creditors in bankruptcy court, has created ques...
  • Amazon subsidiary fined for violation of UK dangerous goods rules
    An Amazon.com Inc. subsidiary has been fined 65,000 British pounds (U.S. $84,288.92) for violations of United Kingdom airfreight safety reg...
  • UPS partners with drone maker to test urgent parcel delivery service
    UPS Inc. has partnered with drone manufacturer CyPhy Works to test the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for urgent parcel delivery, a...
  • Commerce weighs in on stainless pressure pipe imports from India
    The Commerce Department has determined that several Indian manufacturers of welded stainless pressure pipe are dumping their product on the...
  • Watco launches international ocean, airfreight forwarding unit
    Watco Supply Chain Services, LLC has introduced a new international ocean and airfreight forwarding division, the company said in a stateme...
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL
    Ocean carriers Maersk Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL announced "Freight All Kinds (FAK)" and general rate increases on various trades. ...
  • Special Coverage: Hanjin's insolvency creates widespread economic problems
    It might have sounded like hyperbole when Gerry Wang, the chief executive officer of containership lessor Seaspan, said last month the fall...
  • ITC: U.S.-Chile FTA origin rules change to have negligible impact
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) concluded that proposed modifications to the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement's rules of origi...
  • U.S. Ex-Im Bank expands relationship with Africa's PTA bank
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA) Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding...
  • Xeneta opens New York City office
    Xeneta, a global benchmarking and market intelligence firm with a focus on the containerized ocean freight industry, has opened its first U...
  • SeaLand adds call in Southern California
    SeaLand, the intra-Americas regional ocean carrier of the Maersk Group, said its West Coast Central America (WCCA) service has begun includ...
  • SMC³ adds visibility, execution APIs to its platform
    The trucking technology provider SMC³ said Monday it has released a series of web-based application programming interfaces (APIs) to its SM...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
  • Oil futures turn higher with Algiers meeting in spotlight
    NYMEX November crude settled $1.45 higher at $45.93/b. ICE November Brent settled up $1.46 at $47.35/b.
  • Provisional October Ust-Luga loading program is longest ever
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Singapore Q4 ex-wharf 500 CST bunker fuel term at $4-$5/mt discount
    Up from minus $7-8/mt to MOPS 380 CST HSFO assessments in Q3.
  • Shell, Project Forward investigate LNG bunker supplies
    Project Forward, led by Greece's Arista Shipping, has developed a design for ocean-going LNG-fueled vessels suitable for bulk carriers and tankers.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Danish bunker fraud case bad for industry image: IBIA
    An unnamed Danish supplier was fined DKr10 million ($1.5 million) and one of its senior executives sentenced to three years and a half years' imprisonment
  • FEATURE: Where key producers stand as pressure builds in Algiers for an output deal
  • Denmark's Monjasa says no changes likely to bunker operations after CEO quits
    Jacobsen, who owns 50% of the Monjasa Group, left on September 23 due to personal reasons
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Japanese shipper Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha denies bankruptcy rumors
    The company had Yen 214 billion ($2.1 billion) in cash and deposits as of June 30, net assets worth Yen 300 billion, an equity ratio of 29.1% and a liquidity ratio of 154.5%
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC offers 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for October 22-24
    380 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 4.6% sulfur; 35,000 mt
  • Taiwan's CPC halts bunkering operations at Suao port on Typhoon Megi
    CPC also said that it will be unable to accept new bunker fuel orders for Suao port should the scheduled delivery time be on or before September 28.
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC offers 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for October 22-24
    380 CST high sulfur fuel oil with maximum 4.6% sulfur; 35,000 mt
  • FUTURES: Crude rallies amid supportive remarks from Algeria
    At 11:45 am Singapore time (0345 GMT), ICE November Brent crude futures rose 38 cents/b (0.83%) from Friday's settle to $46.27/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was up 33 cents/b (0.74%) at $44.81/b

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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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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