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BRIEFS
September 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases China-Gulf rate US$200/TEU from October 15
  • China's exports increase 5.9pc in August while imports rise 10.8pc
  • US west coast ports appear to bounce back after last year's slowdown
  • China to partially lift 13-year ban on US beef imports
  • Sydney's Botany Bay throughput rises 2.4pc in July to 198,012 TEU
  • British government mulls recommissioning Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Tianjin Tianhai seeks bank backing to buy US computer distributor
  • Canadian National faulted for not providing rail cars mandated by Ottawa
  • Tibet Sun trade writer comes out swinging for Donald Trump
  • Kalmar wins order for 12 container handlers from South Carolina
  • Nigeria looks to export Guinness to South Africa to boost dwindling sales
  • Customs foils attempts to smuggle marijuana into Qatar Al-Qahtani
  • IAG, Finnair drop DHL freighters for London-Helsinki bellyhold instead
  • CHAMP Cargosystems to offer CargoXS Cargo Quality centre system

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipowners & managers to discuss shipping safety
  • Shipping confidence sees second successive quarterly rise
  • Singapore Exchange to acquire Baltic Exchange
  • Port of Amsterdam aims to reduce carbon footprint
  • Budget merger expected to reduce procedural requirements & shift focus to delivery & good governance
  • Poland beckons Indian dairy & animal husbandry businesses for partnerships in food processing
  • Rupee depreciation seen giving no advantage to exporters
  • MALA 2016 to focus the spotlight on excellence today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Shipping delivers"
  • HGV platooning system about to be tested
  • Indonesia needs more bonded warehouses
  • South Tyrol funding ro-mo
  • Charges against Danish bunker company "a signal"
  • Amazon gets knuckles rapped in UK
  • Swathe of promotions at TIA
  • New blocktrain for hauling auto parts
  • Cooperation for fostering transit via Latvian ports
  • Growing e-commerce in Europe
  • Alaska Air and Virgin America stay patient
  • More rail links between Denmark and Germany
  • The Alliance - to be - or not to be?
  • An Post names successor for retiring CEO
  • China tables plan to prune back logistics costs

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • US weighing costs of heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
  • Renewed unrest in Nigeria threatens Suezmax rebound
  • Maersk Line takes initiative on reefer cargo tracking
  • Nordic American Tankers pulls trigger on share sale
  • Singapore bunker supplier Searights in receivership
  • Gas-fuelled asphalt tanker delivered to Canada
  • Choosing alliances based on financial health will be no simple task for shippers
  • Ocean Yield buys two chemical carriers, charters them to Navig8
  • No current newbuilding plans, says HMM
  • Hanjin ships to be offloaded by end of October
  • Ports struggle to quantify, prepare for impact of climate change
  • Toll spends USD130 million on two ships for Bass Strait trade

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Libya: insecurity and political divisions continue to threaten international shipping
  • DHL gears up as South-east Asian e-commerce market gathers pace
  • Unsexy Flexport scores $65m as software eats shipping
  • FedEx executive moves spark speculation over Fred Smith successor
  • Hyundai workers strike for first time in 12 years, affecting vehicles in US, Middle East and Asia
  • Maersk may target Hanjin and Hyundai in new acquisition plan
  • Container lines going bananas to grab a bit more market share

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Shipyard switch for LNG-fueled bulker duo
  • Tanker brokers count costs of failure to pass on claims
  • Harrison Pye called in to cure WHR headaches
  • Baltic Exchange gets a new CEO and a new owner
  • MacGregor to hold hackathon in Hamburg
  • Kirby to pay $4.9 million in Ship Channel spill settlement
  • Composite construction Water Bus starts trials
  • Nacos Platinum gets a helicopter guidance plug in
  • Fincantieri cruise newbuilds to have Rolls-Royce equipment
  • Kotug Smit tugs tackle Ghent recycling plant fire
  • Business and Growth Minister to keynote Danish Maritime Forum

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • PMA and ILWU agree to meet to talk about talks
    US west coast employers and labour leaders take first tenative steps towards avoiding chaos of 2014/15
  • 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
  • Product Shipping buys Daiichi product tanker
    Latest disposal by recovering Japanese outfit tempts Oaktree-backed Greek operator
  • Port of Piraeus profits rise amid privatisation and strike
    Litigations dragged post-tax profits down significantly while revenues and costs fell
  • Teekay LNG newbuilding wins 15-year charter to haul Yamal cargoes
    Newbuilding will be delivered in early 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals digital vision as allure of big ships fades
    German carrier's chief commercial officer says technological innovation can help inspire a cost-effective industry
  • DSME chief in Dubai to negotiate with Sonangol over drillships
    State-owned financial institutions to provide equity investment to ensure drillships are delivered as scheduled
  • Ocean Yield to buy two chemical tankers for $70m
    Deal comes with12-year 'hell and high' bareboat charters to Navig8 Group
  • Five Hanjin ships stuck off coast of China
    Only two of the vessels being held are owned by the South Korean shipping line
  • Agility and Maersk Line sign deal to cut carbon emissions
    Companies are working together to explore innovative, commercially viable ways to reduce carbon footprint
  • Nordic American Tankers keeps its powder dry
    $115m equity offering to replenish equity funds and seek further fleet expansion
  • Shipping industry confidence grows for second straight quarter
    Confidence is at highest level in nine months, says Moore Stephens
  • Mid-October loading dates bring little cheer for VLCCs
    Charterers take older ships at lower levels, keeping rates weak

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Striking Santos dockers accuse terminals of using foreign labor
  • Container lessors detail how to return Hanjin boxes
  • ILWU, PMA to soon consider contract extension
  • Damco names new CEO as Maersk restructures
  • Issue of no-show containers highlights industry's inefficiencies
  • Ports grapple with challenges wrought by climate change
  • Russian court rejects liner appeals in price-fixing case
  • Shippers struggle to gauge financial health of alliance partners

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Kirby hit with civil penalty over spill
    Department of Justice reaches $4.9m settlement with tug owner over casualty involving bulker.
  • Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • Wison tests FLNG unit for delivery to Exmar
    Belgium-based energy shipping company now just needs to find charterer for vessel.
  • WTO: Container trade outlook gets weaker
    Forecast for world trade cut this year and next due to slowdowns in China and Brazil
  • OSG's future spinoff to pay parent $100m
    Loan amendment with allows OIN to pay dividend before split and requires $75m principal payment.
  • Pemex hires salvor to right listing Burgos
    After extinguishing fires, crews working to stabilise stricken chemical and products tanker.
  • ITIC urges brokers to move quickly on documents
    Tanker desks need to avoid delay on issues like demurrage claims, insurer warns.
  • Clarksons' Omar Nokta to exit research, enter banking
    Head of Clarksons US operations plans greater focus on investment banking.
  • AHTS rates down as rigs retired
    But it's not all doom and gloom for owners as bad weather and strikes combine in North Sea.
  • Clarksons' Nokta will lead its US operations
    Lead research analyst at Clarksons moves closer to investment banking side.
  • NAT shoots for $126m from share sale
    New York-listed tanker owner prices stock offering with chairman and vice chairman investing $5m.
  • Brightoil records surge in profit from tankers
    Hong Kong VLCC and aframax player rides favourable markets to better annual result.
  • Yamal deal for Teekay LNG newbuilding
    Contract leaves owner with a single open vessel in its orderbook, Evensen says.
  • Chartworld favourite for capesize resale
    Sources place Greek owner in pole position for second cape buy of the year.
  • Rothschild brought in to find ABG buyer
    State Bank of India tasks investment bank with finding new partner for struggling shipbuilder.
  • PSVs edge up despite tonnage glut
    Ostensjo Rederi manages to fix supply ship at higher rate, with 29 other units looking for work.
  • Thoresen in open hatch scrap sale
  • Seoul court sets Hanjin claims deadline
    Receivership proceedings continue, with creditors to register sums owed by 25 October.
  • Korean lines climb on Maersk Line M&A talk
    Jefferies believes both Hanjin and HMM will be targets for Maersk Line.
  • SBIC selling stake in Vietnam's PV Shipyard
    State holding company wants to restructure shipbuilder's capital.
  • DSME seals new headquarters sale
    Korean shipbuilder finds another buyer for office building after previous agreement fell through.
  • Ocean Yield adds two more tankers
    Lars Solbakken-led owner acquires 2013-built pair from Navios and charters them to Navig8 for 12 years.
  • No containership newbuilds to hit China hardest
    Chinese yards have the largest exposure to the boxship market in terms of ships on order, says Affinity.
  • Wisdom Marine gives green light to fundraiser
    Taiwanese shipowner says proceeds from share issue will go towards buying more ships.
  • Sea Trucks seals Mexican accommodation contract
    Construction vessels to be deployed in support of pipeline repair work for 90 day period.
  • Pavilion and ExxonMobil in LNG bunkering drive
    Singapore government-backed gas outfit to establish procedures for truck-to-ship deliveries.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • Agility joins Maersk emissions reduction initiative
    Agility Logistics agreed to work with Maersk Line to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 15 percent per container on Agility shipments as part ...
  • Hanjin, HMM stocks rise amid takeover speculation
    The stocks of Hanjin Shipping Co. and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) rose on the South Korea Stock Exchange Tuesday and a researcher at the ...
  • ATAG: Airlines support mandatory carbon offsets
    Airlines are pushing governments to adopt mandatory pollution limits, but may have to settle for a voluntary approach, at least for the tim...
  • Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • WTO cuts 2016 global trade forecast
    World trade will grow at slowest pace since financial crisis this year, according to the latest report from the World Trade Organization. ...
  • Port of Boston sets box volume record in August
    The Port of Boston's Paul W. Conley Container Terminal set an all-time monthly record in August with a throughput of 26,334 TEUs, the Massa...
  • Finnair, IAG add cargo capacity between London and Helsinki
    Finnair Cargo and IAG Cargo are adding cargo capacity between Helsinki, Finland and London, United Kingdom under an expanded capacity shari...
  • Executive Moves: FedEx and Jacksonville Port Authority
    FedEx Corp. said T. Michael Glenn , executive vice president of market development and corporate communications, will retire effective Dec....
  • CBP rolls out 'Aqualane' to more U.S. ports
    Ocean carriers that meet eligibility criteria for cargo security can receive privileges for expedited unloading at a half dozen more U.S. p...
  • DHL Global Forwarding to offer emergency air cargo services
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new global expedited airfreight service for urgent delivery of spare parts, critical medical supplies,...
  • AAR President: Re-regulation of STB rate review process 'misguided'
    Recent attempts to "re-regulate" the Surface Transportation Board's railroad rate review process are "misguided," according to Edward R. Ha...
  • Watco taps Herzog for PTC implementation
    Short-line railroad operator and holding company Watco Cos. LLC has tapped Herzog Technologies Inc. to assist with implementation of positi...
  • DHL expands European parcel network to Hungary, Slovenia
    Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its European parcel delivery network to include Hungary and Slovenia, according to a statement from th...
  • NEWS FLASH: Flexport gains $65m for global expansion
    The cloud-based freight forwarder Flexport has raised a Series B round of $65 million to fund its global expansion, bringing its total capi...
  • Baltic Exchange shareholders approve acquisition by SGX
    The Baltic Exchange reported Monday its shareholders approved of an acquisition by the Singapore Exchange. Based out of St Mary Axe, Londo...
  • Michelin unveils plans for new distribution center in S.C.
    Michelin will build a $270 million automated distribution center in Spartanburg County, S.C. to support distribution of tires for passenger...


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
  • San Francisco bunker fuel market expected tighter amid refinery turnaround: sources
    "Chevron typically supplies their San Francisco bunker market from Richmond,"
  • USAC bunker market little affected by planned PBF New Jersey refinery shutdown
    It can have an effect on gasoline and ULSD markets on the Atlantic Coast if they are down for a while.
  • Carnival quarterly bunker fuel bill falls 23.2%, consumption inches higher
    The company's bunker costs fell to $265 million in the three-month period from $345 million in the same period a year earlier
  • Spiralling oil demurrage costs challenge Venezuela's PDVSA
  • Brightoil's bunker sales jump 26% as overall profit sinks
    The company did not give a figure for bunker sales volumes but it sold 17.27 million mt in the year to June 30, 2015, according to its previous annual report. Based on this its 2015/16 sales volume would amount to 21.76 million mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Iran oil minister comments put pressure on crude futures
    At 1033 GMT, November ICE Brent crude futures were down 75 cents/b at $46.60/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was down 68 cents/b at $45.25/b.
  • Saudi's Falih says optimistic over 'consultation' talks in Algiers
  • Shipping companies eye second-hand dry bulkers; lenders cautious
    Second-hand sales are coming at a time when new building orders are slowing down, and even cancelled.
  • ANALYSIS: Algiers meeting could pave way for higher US crude stocks this fall
    Analysts widely doubt the conditions are ripe for an OPEC-led agreement that could tighten the global oil market balance.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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