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BRIEFS
April 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies US$200/TEU Asia-Red Sea rate hike May 5
  • CMA CGM charges US$50/TEU for overweight boxes over 18 tons
  • 'K' Line plunges into US$457 million net loss as revenues shrink 8.1pc
  • NYK profit falls 61pc to US$168.4 million as revenue falls 5.4pc
  • Cosco Pacific profit rises 31pc on box stake sale while revenues slip 2.2pc
  • China's FTZs in Tianjin, Fujian, Guangdong, Shanghai pilot reforms
  • Idle containership fleet shrinks 2.1pc with panamaxes having worst of it
  • India retaliates: Starts 177 dumping probes after China slows India exports
  • Hamburg Sud's container volumes in 2015 up 21.5pc to 4.1 million TEU
  • CMA CGM at the heart of Huang Yong Ping's Monumenta 2016 show in Paris
  • Long Beach CEO sees near-shoring in Mexico next big economic trend
  • HAFFA's AGM marks start of the second year for executive committee
  • CMA CGM develops Aquaviva, a new container to transport live lobsters
  • Davies Turner to double capacity of Scottish hub at Cumbernauld
  • SF Airlines takes delivery of latest converted freighter
  • UPS pilots make common cause with striking Cologne groundhandlers
  • Groundhandler dnata hits million ton mark at Dubai World Central
  • Bengaluru airport holds skills training session for cargo handling staff

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo' in Delhi
  • Baltic Dry Index at a new recent high
  • Bureau Veritas slashes design review times with digital 3D model
  • CMA CGM Group develops AQUAVIVA, a new generation of containers to transport live lobsters
  • National Waterway-1 being enhanced to ferry more cargo & passengers
  • Steel imports up in 2015-16
  • DP World reports 3.7 pc gross volume growth in Q1 2016
  • Essar Ports' Hazira Terminal to handle 15 mt of third-party cargo
  • JNPT & APEC ink MoU at Maritime India Summit 2016
  • Kolkata Port looks at handling vehicles, starting Bangladesh operations
  • MICT introduces next-generation terminal operating system for ease of doing business
  • CMTL & DLI ink MoU to launch rail service between Chennai Port & CMTL-Thimmapur in Hyderabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing - together with partners
  • «Everything is in motion»
  • New facility to cater for "click and brick" customers
  • Automation to improve efficiency
  • Csafe welcomes new US northeast sales director
  • US MRO takes part in Saab 340B cargo modification program
  • Enhanced logistics control centre in Singapore
  • VHSp elects steering committee
  • Migration crisis: call for more secure parking areas
  • AF KLM Cargo flies Ivorian mango for Spanish forwarder
  • Dual-fuelled "Lindanger" down the slipway
  • Sixth BLG Interrijn ro-ro barge named in Duisburg
  • K Line adjusts medium-term management plan
  • Less freight for JAL in fiscal 2015
  • Made a million times over
  • Swiss says good-bye to Urs Stulz
  • Record Q1 result for US integrator
  • Internal and external experts to direct K Line

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Kirby hit by weak demand in US coastal trades
  • Antwerp and ENGIE to build Belgium's first LNG-CNG energy hub
  • Seadrill exits Sapura Kencana in USD195 million share sale
  • Two major Scandinavian banks warn of offshore impairment rise
  • Shell terminates three FLNG contracts at Samsung HI
  • DP World throughput expands 3.7%
  • Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker licences after investigation
  • NYK, the only profitable among Japan's Big Three
  • Korea EXIM to examine ship orders before granting refund guarantees
  • Hanjin and HMM discuss alliance reshuffling
  • Rig supply and demand imbalance widens in southeast Asia
  • Korean carriers heading for state control under restructuring plans
  • Vessel equipment 'at risk' if ISO fuel standard revisions passed
  • COSCO Shipyard delivers China's largest livestock carrier
  • Hermawan Herman, Executive Director of Finance of Samudera Shipping
  • Incheon expands throughput as new Vietnam service launched

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • As summer approaches, ports and governments prepare for a 'new season' of illegal immigration
  • Is Maersk ready to reinvent itself?
  • Could an e-commerce boom and 'the Amazon effect' be the saving of smaller cargo airports?
  • Union warns of danger to bigger boxships carriers plan to send into new Panama Canal locks
  • CH Robinson plans 'aggressive' expansion into Europe and Asia to help grow global forwarding business
  • Fewer pirate attacks on ships, but violence and kidnapping on the increase, says IDB
  • Etihad announces 41% rise in net profit, but is quiet on cargo revenue
  • Flights resume at Manta as Quiport builds emergency terminal after Ecuador earthquake

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • VIDEO: Stanford develops humanoid diving robot
  • ExxonMObil's five top tips for fuel switching
  • Langh to supply scrubbers for two cruise newbuilds
  • VIDEO: Study questions Panama Canal maneuvering safety
  • VIDEO: Ulstein launches first offshore wind service vessel
  • Recovering El Faro VDR requires new mission
  • Harley Marine orders two ATB tank barges from Gunderson

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • CKYHE Alliance member lines announce several service changes
  • Two lactation rooms now open at Portland International Airport
  • Three listening sessions scheduled for transport industry sleep apnea concerns
  • Service updates scheduled by G6 Alliance member carriers
  • Alaska Air Group delivers record first quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Forth Ports to offer container weighing
    Tilbury and Grangemouth to offer VGM service for shippers
  • GasLog Partners secures cash flow visibility through 2020
    Parent company to support 10%-15% annualised growth in cash distributions
  • El Faro data recorder to remain on wreck for several months
    New mission to retrieve VDR requires specialist deepwater salvage equipment
  • Results round-up
    Japan's big three share their woes while offshore gloom continues and a tanker giant tries to change
  • Subsea 7 lays up two ships and maintains profit
    Delays in client investment decisions bring uncertainty to new contract timings
  • Small is 'beautiful'
    While the charter market remains depressed on the whole, owners are making the most of a surge in Mediterranean feeder activity
  • DP World's volumes up 3.7% in the first quarter
    But domestic fall as UAE operator switches focus to higher margin cargo
  • VLGC rates bounce as market hopes for rebound
    Owners hope for seasonal up-pick in demand
  • UASC aims to speed up freight rate notices to customers
    Middle East line deploys CargoSphere cloud-based technology
  • V.Group gets Brazil oil recovery ship management boost
    Shipmanager to provide 90 crew for oil spill recovery vessels
  • Data collection progress unlikely to blunt EU MRV regulation
    Industry faces possible duplication of monitoring systems in Europe
  • Charleston sets $25 fee for weighing shipping containers
    South Carolina port aims to be the first in the US to provide VGM weighing service
  • Scorpio Tankers to focus on debt deleveraging
    Company aims to reduce net debt to capitalisation ratio to under 50%
  • ITF raises safety concerns over Panama Canal expansion
    Simulator study finds new locks are too small for safe operation
  • NYK reports 62% decline in profits
    Group hopes to see improvements in liquefied natural gas and offshore segments
  • K Line predicts smaller loss and unveils a fresh medium-term plan
    Japanese carrier to consider initiatives for stability and competitiveness as top priority, while strategically investing for growth
  • MOL posts $1.5bn losses for 2015 fiscal year
    Container shipping losses widened while dry bulk business deteriorated significantly
  • West Africa blip on global piracy downturn
    Nigeria and Ivory Coast account for two of the three hijackings in first quarter
  • Peristent offshore weakness hits Sembcorp profit
    Customers' rig delivery deferrals weighed on revenue
  • Samudera Shipping reports 53% fall in first-quarter net profit
    Fierce competition in industry will keep freight rates depressed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • NY-NJ port volume decline latest sign of reduced import demand
  • Brazil political crisis claims port minister
  • Ukraine seeks to lower costs of trans-Caspian rail route
  • India works to clear up container weighing rule confusion
  • No VGM, no admittance at Port of Houston
  • Japan's 'Big Three' container lines suffer
  • Non-Russian trucking companies face steep border fees
  • Global regulators to zero in on Ocean Alliance market share
  • Charleston tacks away from other US ports in container weighing
  • Global piracy attacks decline, but new hot spots flare
  • Slowing volumes hit India logistics provider's profit
  • Profits at top Japan airlines mask cargo weakness
  • CMA CGM takes aim at air cargo market with new lobster container
  • DP World defies market in first quarter
  • Inventories remain full, depressing US freight demand
  • Regional trade fuels traffic rise at Incheon port
  • Cash-strapped carriers bank on Korea's biggest new shipowner

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • Exmar's first-quarter profit holds steady
    Nicolas Saverys-led company sees impact in medium gas carrier market.
  • Harley Marine orders two barges
    Harley Franco-led diversified services firm is growing fleet this year.
  • Kirby reports Q1 profit drop of 24%
    US-based owner of inland and coastal tank barges sees weak, but stable market.
  • Half of VLGCs head from US Gulf to Asia
    US energy logistics firm also sees potential for ethylene export terminal
  • Geden Lines fixes handy chemical quartet
    Trafigura reportedly hires Malta-flagged ships for three months at $10,250 per day.
  • United Nations blacklists Elektrans tanker
    Security council agrees to Libyan ambassador's request in row over crude cargo.
  • Piracy off West Africa gets worse
    A report from IMB suggests 44 seafarers have been kidnapped in the Gulf of Guinea so far this year.
  • Global Ship Lease notches Q1 profit
    Ian Webber-led company sees revenue gain in wake of last year's OOCL deals
  • Precious axes three more ultramaxes
    Thai owner tears up Taizhou Sanfu bulker contracts and wins discounts on remaining five ships.
  • Mitsui Engineering makes less
    Japanese shipbuilder beats its own forecast for the 12 months to 31 March, but reports weaker result.
  • LNG momentum keeps GasLog payout stable
    New York-listed partnership starts 2016 with a bigger net profit in line with the company's forecast.
  • Iino sees earnings slip in year to 31 March
    But Japanese tanker and bulker owner more hopeful for current year.
  • Meiji forecast chopped by a fraction
    Diversified Japanese owner expects slightly lower full year revenue and net income.
  • Namura nearly doubles profit forecast
    Japanese shipbuilder raises its expectations for full year after securing a VLCC slot last month.
  • Yusuf Cepnioglu battle
    Read the latest news and the backstory of this containership grounding and wreck removal.
  • CSDC delivers on forecast to double profit
    Chinese state tanker owner pushes up earnings in the first quarter as revenue edged up.
  • Sinokor places products pair up for sale
    Major Korean owner looking to offload tanker brace following conclusion of time charters.
  • Shell cancels huge $4.6bn FLNG order at Samsung
    Three floating units due by 2023 axed due to worsening market conditions, shipyard says.
  • BBC teams with Peters & May on yacht transport
    German owner offers deck space on its 150 ships to UK logistics group.
  • ITF raises concerns over Panama locks
    Safety study highlights potential dangers of transit in the expanded canal, but canal chiefs reject findings.
  • NS United hit by bulker slump
    Japanese owner sees annual earnings chopped in half as revenue falls.
  • Hyundai Heavy to carry out white-collar cull
    Newly profitable yard to chop a quarter of its executives, with the rest taking a 50% pay cut.
  • ADSB makes more in 2015
    Abu Dhabi shiprepairer working on new floating dock as profit rises.
  • Subsea 7 stacks seven as profit dips
    Oslo-listed offshore operator's cost-cutting keeps earnings drop to minimum.
  • Impairments push K Line to JPY 51.5bn loss
    Write downs related to fourth quarter restructuring takes its toll at the smallest of Japan's big three.
  • Loan impairments double to $144m at DNB Bank
    Norwegian lender says first quarter saw deterioration of shipping and offshore portfolio, with more losses to come.
  • NYK sees full-year numbers slump by 62%
    Shipowner says steady appearance of new ULCS has been driving an oversupply of tonnage.
  • DVB and HSH grant Globus Maritime breathing room
    Greek owner agrees deal to relax loan covenants as well as defer instalment loan payments.
  • DryShips pays nearly $67m to related parties
    More than $8m in S&P commissions among charges paid to CEO George Economou, but total declines from last year.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • The money chase
  • Global TMS Comes of Age
  • Staying nimble
  • Progress on port productivity
  • The Bottom Line: Underused supply chain process options
  • Executive Summary: Transportation Procurement Report
  • CIO Insight: Let technology be a brand builder
  • Compliance 360: Ports gain DOT respect
  • Ocean Transport: Hapag-Lloyd CEO sees beyond gloom
  • Container Analytics: 2016 transpacific container rate negotiation primer
  • Air Transport: Cuban cargo crisis?
  • Executive Moves: COSCO Pacific and "K" Line
  • U.S. DOT: Fatal truck crashes on the decline
  • UPS increases Q1 net income, revenues
  • Port of Houston: No VGM documentation, no load
  • Japanese carriers report losses in container operations for 2015-16
  • California bill aims to help marine terminal operators reduce emissions
  • NTSB: Specialized equipment needed to recover El Faro's 'black box'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 28, 2016
  • NWE to Asia fuel oil arb set to open in May as VLCC rates hit 21-month low
    The route was last cheaper in July 2014.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Indian arrivals double with record demand
    China landings fall to 20 from 25.
  • UN adds Libyan tanker to sanctions list after 'illicit' loading
    The vessel will remain on the list until July 26, "unless terminated earlier," the UN said in a statement.
  • Competition intense for heavy fuel oil in St Petersburg: sources
    Wide range exists between indicated prices.
  • Singapore's MPA revokes two bunker craft operator license holders
    Discrepancies, wrongful declarations in records found.
  • BMS United Bunkers merges with International Bunker Services
    Merger will strengthen BMS United's position in Asia.
  • Panamax container ships to add to glut as Panama Canal widens
    Many of them will be redeployed in the intra-Asia routes, Asia-Oceania, Asia-India subcontinent and North Asia-Southeast Asia routes.
  • BW LPG signs charter deals for three VLGCs with Japanese firm
    Company also agreed to time charter-in two VLGC newbuilds.

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