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BRIEFS
September 1, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim back in the black in Q2 but remains red in H1
  • Trans-Pac spot rates to US east/west coast fall despite rise in Asian imports
  • Seaspan time-charters newbuilds to 2 separate carriers and sells four boxships
  • Japan's container trade growth to be led by exports in 2017, index shows
  • NYK to test autonomous box ship in the Pacific Ocean in 2019
  • First retrofitted LNG containership takes to the sea
  • Wan Hai Lines plans direct services from Taiwan to Cambodia
  • Brazil explores proposal to privatise dredging operations at seaports
  • Airlines support relief efforts for victims of tropical storm Harvey
  • Suparna starts new B747 freighter China-Germany service
  • Air transport associations demand action to cut delays at EU airports

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Bahri Ship Management complies with EU CO2 emission plan requirements ahead of schedule
  • Container equipment leasing rates seen under stress
  • Maersk Line enables first ever import of fresh fruits into the NCR region
  • OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III), MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA
  • ZIM achieves improved results in Q2
  • Developments in port calls on Asia-Europe trade
  • Port of Houston remains closed in Harvey aftermath
  • Qatar Airways Cargo enhances pharma product offering
  • Demonetisation was immensely beneficial to the Indian economy & people, says Finance Ministry
  • India & China ask WTO to consider eliminating the trade-distorting farm subsidies of developed countries

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More than «American first»
  • Introducing new generation of toll terminals
  • Icelandair DC-3 accompanies Breitling globetrotter
  • 22,311 pallets set new single-day record
  • DHL shoulders fair and event logistics in Frankfurt
  • Duisport ever higher in list of world's top 40 ports
  • United Cargo implements e-AWB at SEA and SFO
  • Mexican railway to serve new US rail terminal
  • K Line going for zero emissions in ports
  • Danske Bank sums up positively
  • Tackling the lack of HGV drivers in Switzerland
  • Russia's biggest air cargo terminal opening this month
  • Enns - Piraeus port direct
  • Gqabu elected VP of intercontinental maritime body
  • Is 2017 the turning point for global container market?
  • Maiden trip for Bertschi's 30'000th tank container
  • Qatar Airways continues service upgrades in South Asia

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Hurricane Harvey hits US refineries
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to reduce capacity of one dock
  • HHIC may not sell energy units after all
  • HMM books VLCCs at DSME, large container ships at HHIC
  • Maersk offshore vessel sinkings caused by multiple collisions
  • Oil tankers drag Sovcomflot to 2Q17 loss, but play key role in its future recovery
  • Polaris Shipping to issue USD62 million of bonds
  • Yangzijiang raises USD154 million for new business from share placement
  • What Hamburg Sud deal means to SeaLand, Caribbean hubs
  • Singapore's top bunker suppliers lose licence for dishonest practices

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Mumbai supply chains still tangled after worst rain for a decade
  • Peak season demand reduces laid-up container tonnage to two-year low
  • Benoit Dumont succeeds Ludwig Bertsch at the helm of Unilode
  • Bis Henderson recruits new consultants to extend its global reach
  • MPC boosts its containership feeder fleet

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • VIDEO: LCS 9 sucessfully completes acceptance trials
  • Blank Rome issues guidance on Hurricane Harvey insurance recovery
  • USCG continues post-Harvey port assessments
  • Damen Shipyards Sharjah lays keel for ASD tug
  • TxDOT awards ferry design contract
  • PPL Shipyard cancels two jack-up contracts
  • DryShips gets an SEC subpoena
  • Three more LNG carriers to have Wärtsilä reliquefaction units

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Yard Talk | How much is Beijing willing to pay?
    After the South Korean shipbuilding haemorrhage in offshore, now it is China's turn
  • Barge waiting times still fluctuating at Rotterdam and Antwerp
    Congestion surcharge remains despite situation improving in the last few weeks
  • HMM orders $162m boxship pair from Hanjin Heavy Industries
    11,000-teu duo to be deployed on Asia to east coast of South America routes
  • HSH increases lending to shipping industry
    Bailed-out lender 'increasingly becoming normal bank', says Ermisch
  • Grounded bulk carrier in Baltic Sea refloated
    Star of Sawara will proceed to Kalundborg for inspections
  • Consolidation is driving digitalisation
    Container shipping has been slow to digitalise but is rapidly seeing the benefits
  • US-Asia VLGC trades disrupted by Harvey
    Middle East VLGC markets get a boost as buyers seek to plug supply gaps
  • Capesize earnings dip but optimism prevails
    Despite the slight week-on-week fall, market sentiment is still strong on loadings from Brazil
  • Container losses fall despite major incidents
    Regulatory efforts and moves by lines themselves have seen the number of containers lost overboard fall in recent years
  • Confidence in shipping's risk management improves
    Industry pats itself on the back but market threats persist
  • MPC Capital first-half numbers fall
    Parent of rapidly-expanding MPC Containerships registers reduced earnings before tax
  • Cosco Shipping to introduce new investors for OOIL acquisition
    Recruiting investors from shipping and related industries will help maintain OOIL's Hong Kong listing
  • The great 22,000 teu ship race
    MSC and CMA CGM push the bigger is better agenda
  • Data Hub:Trade Statistics
    Outlook for third-quarter trade is positive
  • DVB loses $600m in first half, with shipping to blame
    Provisions raised five times over, says Bedranowsky
  • Extrapolating Murphy's Law
    There is enough to worry about in all the things that can go wrong in a ship at sea, without...
  • China Merchants Port profit boosted by stake sale in CIMC
    Group saw $103.9m gain from sale of CIMC shares
  • Monsoon floods hit port operations in Mumbai
    Operations are expected to be suspended until further notice
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard closes dock at Ulsan amid dearth of projects
    Dock to be temporarily closed for three months following a dock closure at Hyundai Heavy Industries' Gunsan facility
  • Ship Finance International shrinks dividend by 22%
    John Fredriksen-linked company prepares for tanker market weakness and sister firm Seadrill's upcoming restructuring
  • Strong currents hamper Corpus Christi drillship salvage operations
    Port has opened internal waterway to small vessels but remains closed to commercial traffic
  • Cosco Shipping Development forms joint venture microfinance firm
    New venture to offer financial services to small and medium firms in the shipping and logistics industry
  • Yangzijiang to raise over $150m from share placement
    Proceeds to be used to finance new investments and business expansion
  • Daily Briefing
  • Belships extends time charter with Cargill
    Extension to bring in $2m in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation
  • MPC Container Ships adds six to fleet
    Vessels purchased from various owners for $57m in total
  • New Zim boss keeps focus on profitability
    Chief executive Eli Glickman says small niche carriers can be more flexible than lines stuck in alliances
  • SEC issues subpoena to DryShips
    Inquiry covers stock purchase agreements with Kalani that raised nearly $700m for George Economou-led firm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Rising demand cuts down idle ship numbers
  • Houston to reopen container terminals Friday
  • Itaguai port pins hopes on extra trans-Atlantic calls
  • Hurricane Harvey logistics resource fact sheet
  • Kerry Logistics bets on Asia-Europe rail after strong quarter
  • MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels
  • Maersk expands Indian temperature-controlled service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • Port Houston readies to accept boxships
    Two major container terminals serving the US Gulf Coast expect to be open Friday.
  • JX Ocean VLCC sale shows stable asset values
    Sinokor tipped to have taken veteran tanker at between $21m and $22m.
  • Hurricane Harvey hobbles major shipping corridor
    But operational problems and short-term reduced cargo demands could give way to positives elsewhere for shipping
  • Storm triggers much needed support vessel work
  • Atlantica buys boxship and inks kamsarmax at China's Jiangsu Hantong
  • Blackstone seeks out buyers for trio of veteran aframaxes
  • Coral Shipping expands again
  • Flex locks away sublet LNG carrier duo on term deals
  • Jamaica set for upgrade to FSRU as power needs grow
    One of two small-size, unemployed floating regas units rumoured to be in the running for a new role in the Caribbean
  • Cyprus revisits FSRU solution 10 years after plan scrapped
  • Nexans expands cable layer fleet with sub-$150m order in Croatia
    Another cable maker gearing up with vessel investments to cash in on rise in offshore renewable energy
  • Foremost Maritime back at Oshima for kamsarmax bulker pair
  • Bahri Dry order ends Hyundai Vinashin bulker drought
  • Olam International finally takes plunge into shipowning
    Trader with a previous dislike for owning vessels has followed industry trend and swooped for four ultramaxes costing $80m
  • Oldendorff buys Chinese bulker for firm $14m
  • Bangladeshi MPP set for auction to settle yard claim
  • Kmarin sells supramax sistership
  • Singa Star offloads another cape
  • Chios readies sale of cash cow bulker
  • Stealth seeks to sell second MR tanker
  • Repsol takes RS Tankers suezmax long-term
  • Sale of ex-Livanos chemical tankers nears completion
    String of bank-led auctions leaves single unit of Zhenjiang-built sextet to go
  • Genco goes in pursuit of a $1bn marriage
    President and chief executive John Wobensmith says shipowner's focus is on gaining 'bellwether' market cap primarily through the mergers-and-acquisitions channel
  • CWR takes fresh approach to carbon
  • Hammonia fuel savings retrofit test falls short
    Insufficient operating information prior to modification blunts results but fuel savings sufficient to trigger profit-sharing clause
  • Online auction start-up aims to cut bunker costs
    Start-up aims to drive down further already squeezed margins in bunkering industry.
  • Airbus is helping maritime cyber security site take off
    Deal with European aircraft manufacturer promises security and performance for anonymous maritime information portal
  • Iliopoulos linked to Maersk Tankers handy buy
  • TS Shipping posts another strong year
  • Soechi buys Torm tanker for close to $11m

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • RMS: Damage from Harvey could reach $90b
    According to global risk modeling and analytics firm Risk Management Solutions (RMS), economic losses from Hurricane Harvey could cost as m...
  • Kerry Logistics thrives in first half 2017
    Kerry Logistics recorded net earnings of $576 million Hong Kong (U.S. $73.6 million) on revenues of HK $13.7 billion for the first half of ...
  • Cargo shipping tech specialist MTI completes blockchain pilot
    Seattle-based logistics company Marine Transport International (MTI), in conjunction with London-based technology company Agility Sciences,...
  • IATA-FIATA joint air cargo program takes off in Canada
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have introdu...
  • U.S. investigates Canadian paper imports for dumping
    The Commerce Department on Wednesday initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations to determine if uncoated groundwood paper...
  • Narvar acquires Indian logistics startup
    San Francisco-based Narvar, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm, has acquired Indian logistics startup GoPigeon. Financial terms of the de...
  • Llamasoft, Zipline partner on drone deliveries of medical supplies
    Supply chain optimization technology firm LLamasoft has partnered with drone delivery system company Zipline to deliver urgent medical supp...
  • TRAC expands premium chassis pools, services at largest U.S. ports
    New Jersey-based intermodal chassis pool manager and equipment supplier TRAC Intermodal is expanding the availability of its relatively new...
  • New training program developed to help reefer truckers meet regulatory requirements
    The International Refrigerated Transportation Association has developed a free new training program that it says will help drivers of tempe...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2017
  • ARA fuel oil inventories surge to 21-week high on closed arbitrage to Asia
    Fuel oil inventories rose by 27% or 296,000 metric tons to 1.374 million mt in the week to August 31.
  • Mixed effect on European, African bunkers from Brazilian supply glitch
    Suppliers have reported increased buying interest at Port Elizabeth South Africa, Walvis Bay, Namibia and Las Palmas, Spain as a result of the Brazilian supply glitch.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel premium over HSFO barges reaches four-week low
    The premium of bunker fuel at Rotterdam over high sulfur fuel oil barges narrowed to its weakest point in over four weeks Wednesday amid increased buying interest for barges.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TANKERS: Persian Gulf vs Red Sea freight premium disappears as Harvey disrupts trade
    There is more demand to load distillate cargoes for delivery into ports in the West, and this has completely reversed the situation.
  • Libya detains 20 Filipino seafarers for alleged fuel smuggling: report
    The Liberian-flagged tanker Levantwas carrying more than 6 million liters (1.6 million gallons) of gasoline.
  • FEATURE: LPG bunkering - debate intensifies, but ground reality not so near
    "Split incentives" acts as an impediment to LPG bunkering.
  • Japan may seek UN oil embargo against North Korea
    - China unlikely to go along with proposed embargo - North Korea relies on decades-old aid deal for crude supply - President Trump pushes for stronger response

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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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