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BRIEFS
August 31, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan relents, but creditors say 'time's up,' sending Hanjin to bankruptcy
  • Shanghai H1 port profit falls 5.8pc to US$437.16 million, boxes down 0.7pc
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding lays off 6,000 men, plans 2,000 more
  • CIMC turns to American trailer dealers to sell intermodal equipment
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve merger term with UASC
  • Drewry mystified: Rates remain low despite 90pc capacity utilisation
  • US Indy truckers say installing speed limiting devices could cause crashes
  • Turkey's US$200 billion wealth fund to finance transport projects
  • NZ's Tauranga to dock its biggest ship - 9,640-TEU Aotea Maersk
  • Lumber exports from US-Canada to Asia fall 33pc from 2013-15
  • Singapore becomes first to try out public self-driving taxis
  • China sets up aircraft engine factory in bid for global leadership
  • CSAT wins 4 maintenance contracts from Czech Airlines
  • Lufthansa looks to cut costs to protect profits as demand fluctuates
  • Qatar opens freight centre in Doha with pallet loading upgrade

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • "K" Line, J.M. Baxi establish Nitto Baxi Pvt. Ltd JV for cargo handling services in India
  • Bureau Veritas classes first newbuilding LNG-fuelled oil/chemical tanker
  • MOL Group & Yokohama National University to launch joint study on practical use of big data for ocean shipping
  • MoS enlarges Central Sector Scheme providing financial support to boost coastal shipping
  • The impact of social media on shipping is here to stay, meeting told
  • JNPCT takes key step to reduce gate transaction time
  • JNPT hosts industry working group meeting
  • Port Federation appears before Parliamentary Standing Committee
  • Cabinet approves construction of third line between Itarsi & Nagpur
  • CONCOR's ICD Nagpur the key facilitator of international trade from Central India
  • India & US sign Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
  • Scheme announced to give fillip to garment exports
  • Indian Forklift Operator of the Year to compete for international award

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Goods galore on road and rail by 2040
  • Lowering 2016 revenue expectations
  • From American to United
  • New Japanese aircraft forced to abort ferry flight
  • Intermarine's new vessel makes maiden voyage
  • "Yes" to Wagga Wagga hub
  • Altenwerder using space more efficiently
  • Lufthansa Cargo remaining in Gerber's hands
  • Hub to manage Finnair's new cargo terminal
  • Moving 2,500 boxes of car components per annum
  • US logistics company expands Central European presence
  • K Line Group's latest JV in India
  • US flights to Cuba start today
  • Jenni to follow Prokschi at SBB Cargo International
  • Kick-off of construction at logistics park in Coventry

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • California bans money for new coal export terminals
  • Grimaldi completes Finnlines acquisition
  • DEME 1H profits more than halved
  • Three Scandinavian offshore services vessel owners book deep impairment charges
  • Samskip acquires Euro Container Line to grow Nordic business
  • ASL Marine and CH Offshore profits hit by Swiber fallout
  • Sewol passenger cabin to be taken apart after salvage
  • China Shipping Development doubles first half profit
  • Updated: Hanjin Group pledges to stand by Hanjin Shipping as receivership looms
  • ICTSI may be better placed for growth than other terminal operators in Asia
  • SIPG first-half profit slips on slowing China economy
  • STX O&S to push on with STX France sale

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Bankruptcy looms for Hanjin Shipping as creditors reject latest rescue plan
  • Silk Way airline group wins US traffic rights as new aircraft is delivered
  • FAA's new drone laws will allow US companies to innovate
  • A rising tide?
  • Euro Container Line acquisition a cool move for Samskip
  • New list of potential buyers of Frankfurt-Hahn on the runway

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • New Japanese shipbuilding alliance in works?
  • Alfa Laval FlowSync optimizes fuel cleaning process
  • Vigor wins $36.5 million Navy contract
  • Dupont pioneers space-saving multi-engine scrubber configuration
  • Another LCS experiences an engineering casualty
  • C-Job Naval Architects to design 8,000 dwt rotor sail vessel
  • Two more LNG carriers to have WinGD dual fuel engines
  • BV classes newbuild LNG fueled tanker

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Viking Supply Ships posts $18m loss for first half of 2016
    Debt restructuring agreement with bondholders looms
  • Supramax bulkers rise to 11-month high
    Spot fixture reportedly reaches $17,000 per day
  • Delivery conundrum crunches CSSC Holding's bottom line
    'The difficulty in delivering newbuilds has become a core problem that destabilises our development,' claims company.
  • Beware of borrowing temptation, warns tanker owner Hansson
    Will Mr Hansson continue to follow his own 'haughty' advice if downturn bites further into NAT's dwindling profits?
  • Greeks and Chinese prop up bulker values
    Secondhand bulker prices show strong recovery since the first quarter on cargo demand optimism
  • Can IUMI lift the gloomy mood?
    Brexit off the agenda as industry group meets in Genoa to discuss continuing tough market conditions
  • Spate of casualties raise questions over car carrier risk pricing
    Insurers now asking questions about vessel design
  • Cyber risk moves up marine insurance agenda
    Shipowners and ports alike could face threat
  • Charter owners blast KDB move to end Hanjin support
    Exclusive: We all supported company on basis of deal with state bank, says Danaos
  • Seaspan's Gerry Wang rules out charter rate cuts for Hanjin Shipping
    The sooner the better for a merger between Hanjin Shipping and HMM, says Seaspan chief executive
  • 76. Chittagong (Bangladesh)
    Throughput 2015: 2,024,207 teu, up 24.8% (2014: 1,622,000 teu)
  • 75. Fuzhou (China)
    Throughput 2015: 2,118,848 teu, up 9.3% (2014: 1,939,163 teu)
  • Braemar clamps down on costs
    Cuts are a direct response to lower activity, says chief executive
  • Samskip buys Euro Container Line to grow in Norway market
    Annual Norway volumes to grow to 90,000 teu from 55,000 teu
  • Nordic Shipholding sees first half profit loss
    Revenue outlook for 2016 declines
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries eyes partnership with three compatriot yards
    Group plans to discuss measures to improve competitiveness of local shipbuilders
  • 17. Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia)
    Throughput 2015: 9,120,000 teu, up 7.0% (2014: 8,523,935 teu)
  • Hanjin Shipping to receive no more assistance from creditors
    Shipping line could file for court receivership if financial improvement plan deadline passes
  • 89. Kingston (Jamaica)
    Throughput 2015: 1,653,272 teu, up 0.9% (2014: 1,638,113 teu)
  • 2. Singapore (Singapore)
    Throughput 2015: 30,922,300 teu, down 8.7% (2014: 33,869,000 teu)
  • ASL Marine to raise $18m via rights issue
    Net proceeds to go towards company's capital requirements
  • K Line enters into car carrier cargo handling joint venture in India
    Move would help develop K Line's logistics business in growing economies surrounding Asia
  • BW Offshore reports $4.4m second-quarter loss
    Targets 10%-15% reduction in offshore staff to cut costs
  • Chevron signs China LNG deal, sticks to fleet upgrade plan
    Oil major in fleet modernisation mode with 13 new ships in 2013-2017 period
  • Rand Logistics announces covenant waivers deal with lenders
    Decision comes after company failed to adhere to debt-to-earnings ratio requirements on two bank loans

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Hanjin collapse will be felt across container shipping industry
  • Hanjin-HMM merger in national interest, says Korea Shipowners' Association
  • Shippers, truckers tap mobile app for LA-LB port congestion updates
  • Court backs Waterfront Commission over ILA, NY-NJ employers
  • Waberer's increases business despite sluggish European freight market
  • Massive Under Armour DC poised to boost Baltimore port volume
  • Shipping alliances court Caribbean terminals in pursuit of certainty
  • Container leasing faces toughest challenge since 2009 downturn
  • Lawsuit targets US-Canada nuclear waste transport plan
  • China slowdown dents Shanghai port profit
  • VTG profit soars on lower financing costs, synergies
  • MSC launches India-Africa service
  • Iceland's Samskip buys Norway's Euro Container Line
  • Asian transshipment hubs battle for 'scraps'
  • Abu Dhabi to add Khalifa Port capacity
  • Hanjin Group promises to back liner as creditors seen exiting

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Nigeria, rebels move to end oil sabotage
    Government and militant groups signal more interest in talks aimed to revive export activity.
  • CGG sets up Ghana seismic joint venture
    Agreement with Gosco to operate fleet of vessels in emerging oil and gas exploration market.
  • Armed robbers board bulker off Peru
    Pirates sent fleeing after holding crew member hostage at gunpoint.
  • Summertime blues: new 2016 low for VLCCs
    Spot earnings for large tankers plumb depth not seen since October 2014 as charterers focus on 'compromised' tonnage.
  • Eagle Bulk shares pull back from surge
    Shares lose 12.4% in second day of decline since Friday's spectacular jump.
  • US analysts play down threat from Hanjin
    Stifel's Nolan says Seaspan facing minimal impact, while Evercore's Chappell says Navios would not be impacted 'too meaningfully'.
  • Stifel shrugs off Seaspan exposure to Hanjin
    New York-listed containership owner to face 'minimal impact' from South Korean operator's woes.
  • Shin Yang increases annual earnings
    Malaysian liner and shipbuilding player benefits from more vessel deliveries.
  • Latvian Shipping falls to first-half loss
    Riga products tanker owner hit by fleet impairments and forex losses in the first half.
  • Tanker giant CSDC more than doubles profit
    Chinese owner makes good on forecast to push first half earnings above $200m.
  • Search called off for missing engineer
    Brazilian authorities suspend rescue operations so efforts to locate seafarer rely on Golden Flame and P&I Club.
  • Fratelli d'Amato denies layup report
    Italian owner says final active PSV is still available for prompt work in North Sea.
  • Dry dockings dent HUBLine's result
    Malaysian owner posts bigger loss as it expects to exit its container business by the end of 2016.
  • Chevron aims to create LNG spot market
    Latest pact signed between oil major and ENN could shake up the LNG chartering business model.
  • SCI wants second-hand suezmax
    Indian state owner advertises for tanker of up to 11 years of age to expand fleet.
  • Seabourn faces lawsuit over passenger death
    Case alleges woman who died after falling off cruiseship was not protected from threats posed by another passenger.
  • Hansson positive on tanker outlook
    NAT CEO says growing demand and few new orders will be of long-term benefit.
  • Viking Supply Ships racks up $13.9m loss
    Offshore vessel owner turns red in the second quarter shortly after reaching an agreement with bondholders.
  • 'Marked slowdown' prompts Braemar profit warning
    London-listed shipbroker is also looking at human resources costs at its dry division.
  • Reach Subsea remains in profit
    Norwegian owner hails positive second quarter result in "extreme" market conditions.
  • BSS in first forecast revision since 2008
    London-listed shipbroker is also looking at human resources costs at its dry division.
  • Rand Logistics wins waiver and debt deals
    Great Lakes shipowner loosens restrictions of covenants following default earlier this month.
  • Creditors pull the plug on Hanjin Shipping
    Korean owner will receive no more help from banks as final restructuring plan deemed insufficient.
  • Japanese shipyards in talks over closer ties
    Further deterioration in market conditions prompt discussions about forming new alliances.
  • Steady as she goes at Nordic Shipholding
    Danish owner sees little change in performance from a year ago as ships complete pool switch.
  • Statoil returns Atlantic Offshore anchor handler
    Veteran vessel heads for lay-up after Norwegian oil major opts not to extend charter.
  • Impairments dog Farstad's second quarter results
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator sees particularly bad performance in Asia Pacific region.
  • ASL Marine set to undertake rights issue
    Singapore offshore shipbuilder looks to bolster balance sheet with heavily discounted share sale.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • COSCO posts $1.1b loss in first half 2016
    China COSCO Holdings Co. reported a net loss of 7.21 billion yuan renminbi (U.S. $1.1 billion) in the firs half of 2016 compared with a 1.9...
  • Honeywell wraps up Intelligrated acquisition
    Honeywell on Tuesday said it has completed a $1.5 billion purchase of Intelligrated, an information technology specialist in supply chain a...
  • California bans state funding of coal projects
    The state of California has passed legislation banning the state from providing transportation funding for the construction of expansion of...
  • Drewry projects growth in the leased container equipment fleet will slow
    London-based shipping research and consulting firm Drewry projects the global leased container equipment operating fleet will increase by a...
  • Rand Logistics gets reprieve from creditors
    Rand Logistics has completed agreements with lenders to amend prior credit agreements and waive certain default events in an effort to stay...
  • Prince Rupert clears space for terminal expansion
    The Port of Prince Rupert said Monday it will spend $16 million to relocate a maintenance building and construct a warehouse off the wharf ...
  • Hanjin's creditors say no to more funding
    The future of Hanjin Shipping looks grim, with numerous media outlets reporting lenders are refusing to extend additional credit to South K...
  • 'K' Line sets up cargo-handling joint venture in India
    "K" Line has set up a cargo-handling joint venture in Mumbai, India that will initially handle car carriers, but will eventually include ot...
  • Commentary: BI tools for monitoring or decision-making?
    Business intelligence (BI) tools are all the rage these days because they are designed to help users make better sense of all the data gene...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2016
  • Primorsk September ULSD exports to fall to 880,000 mt: traders
    The Northwest European diesel cargo market has been supported in recent days by a reduction in Baltic supply, as well as a respite in US Gulf Coast arrivals in the final week of August.
  • US Gulf Coast distillate exports to Europe total 1.77 million mt in August
    The inbound clean products are set to arrive in European ports in 42 cargoes, with 13 of these heading towards Mediterranean destinations.
  • Oil futures decline after US economic data sparks dollar rally
    The stage was set for US economic data to move markets since last Friday when Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen said the case for raising interest rates had strengthened.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Veteran fuel oil trader Davy Choo leaves Glencore Singapore
    Choo had been with the company for more than three and a half years.
  • Tankers shell out extra insurance costs amid escalation in West Africa piracy
    Additional premiums have to be paid by shipowners if their ships move through, load or discharge cargoes from this region, Intertanko's London-based Marine Director, Phillip Belcher, said on the sidelines of the International 'Safety at Sea' conference in Singapore.

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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
- 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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