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BRIEFS
October 5, 2017
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • India's H1 ex-im growth loses the double-digit, yet remains relatively robust, says Maersk report
  • Swire Shipping to enhance PNG liner service coverage from Nov.
  • Adani Ports, Mundra sets national record for largest parcel size of containers handled in one vessel
  • Cabinet approves renaming of Kandla Port as Deendayal Port
  • HTOA highlights its achievements at 10th AGM
  • RBI keeps interest rate unchanged

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Haste to manage waste
  • Parcel market in European continues to boom
  • Fresh blood for Europa's air and sea department
  • Vectron locomotives certified for Netherlands
  • Dispute settled by ITIC
  • Limited liberty for drones around "Lady Liberty"
  • New rail access to ship 27,000 containers full of meet
  • GLP acquires Gazeley
  • Dorsman: from the Royals to ECSA
  • Roll-out of first B787-10
  • Good growth rates for port of Baltimore
  • More trains between Germany and Italy
  • Emirates Skycargo supports Sri Lankan seafood exports
  • CMA CGM acquires Sofrana Unilines
  • Bolloré Logistics helps hurricane victims
  • AAPA picks new chairs for technical committees

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Shipping bank loan pullback: Cyclical or secular?
  • Cheshire fertiliser ship drama still a mystery
  • Maritime cyber security survey 2017
  • Viking Supply Ships calls EGM to approve rights issue
  • CoscoCap shakes up Shanghai marine insurance
  • Dutch shipowners' leader Dorsman takes over in ECSA hot seat
  • Ship recyclers resist rising prices
  • Sembmarine cancels three Oro Negro rigs
  • Drop in China's sugar imports just 'a blip'
  • Norwegian Coastal Administration oil slick exercise praised
  • South Korean compatriot shipping rivals come together

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Lack of ULCVs could cost THE Alliance members $500 per teu on Asia-Europe
  • Calling all cargo airlines: join Project Selfie
  • Atlas Air vs pilots clash gets court date as protests hit Miami symposium
  • Fake news, Puerto Rico's truckers and relief supplies
  • 'Active' controlled atmosphere brings fresh technology to the reefer
  • Google and Rolls-Royce partner-up on autonomous ship development
  • It's addictive: the logistics of fidget spinners
  • Sune Thorleifsson to lead SAL Heavy Lift marine projects team
  • Bibby appoints Jonathan Vivian regional general manager

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Keppel Shipyard wins another FPSO conversion contract
  • USS John S. McCain to be repaired in Yokosuka, Japan
  • ASL Shipyard to build Coastal Response Vessel trio
  • PPL Shipyard terminates three jack-up contracts
  • Norwegian inspectors find high sulfur content in vessel's fuel
  • Foss vessels to support FEMA relief efforts
  • John Hunter joins Bristol Harbor Group
  • MAN delivers gensets for first Italian Navy multipurpose OPV
  • Sterling Adlakha named Harley Marine CFO

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Globus Maritime reduces second-quarter loss
    Improved market helps Greek owner of five bulkers
  • Clipper to close five offices to simplify dry bulk activities
    Operations will be handled from Copenhagen, Houston and Hong Kong
  • Maritime more important than ever after Brexit, says Liam Fox
    International trade secretary sets out stall in exclusive Lloyd's List interview
  • Can UK logistics avoid a looming crunch?
    Despite jaunty headlines about rising confidence, the underlying fundamentals suggest the delicately balanced UK supply chain sector could be facing...
  • Panamax rates start to edge up after hitting one-month low
    Market sentiment still strong for fourth quarter uptick
  • Economou stumps up $99m to cover DryShips rights offering
    Chief executive boosts stake to 70% after other shareholders pass
  • Suezmax earnings on Baltic Exchange rebound above $10,000 per day
    Demand outlook firms in October with stronger charter activity reported across regions
  • Market fundamentals decidedly firming for product tankers
    BAML observes rising output from refineries as fuel inventories fall
  • Tanker scrapping accelerates amid soft earnings and higher recycle rates
    January-September saw 5.9m dwt of crude carriers scrapped versus 1.4m dwt in whole of 2016, Clarksons data shows
  • African port developments need careful consideration
    Ports need to consider the position on the One Belt, One Road trade lane
  • Falling behind in ordering ultra large boxships could hinder The Alliance's competitiveness, says Alphaliner
    One line estimates the cost advantage of a 20,000 teu vessel over older 14,000 teu ships could be as large...
  • Wärtsilä bags Finnish LNG terminal contract
    Terminal expected to be up and running in three years
  • Daily Briefing
    Why it's time to turn down the hype around the US oil export boom
  • Genting HK to delist in Singapore to focus on North Asia cruise market
    Company aims to reduce administrative and compliance costs associated with the secondary listing
  • Rolls-Royce and Google to improve autonomous ship sight
    Google's Cloud Machine Learning Engine to enhance Rolls-Royce's object identification artificial intelligence for recognising objects at sea
  • Diana Shipping wins 78% rate boost from latest time charter deal
    Panamax Crystalia secures gross rate of $11,100 per day minus 5% commission to third parties
  • Cambodia denies link to seized North Korean ship carrying weapons
    The Cambodian government reiterated that use of the nation's flag of convenience by any ship was illegal
  • Sembcorp Marine axes Oro Negro rig contracts
    Vessels had been technically accepted by the owner though delivery had been deferred
  • Singapore port regulator gains more clout in deciding key stake transactions
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore now has the power to veto the purchase or sale of shareholdings in key...
  • Safe Bulkers secures $17m cash on hand after latest loan refinancing
    Refinancing also leads to a debt writeoff of about $8.3m
  • UK insurers launch dangerous goods database
    Portal seeks to simplify interactions between shipping lines, ports and terminals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Connie Award to honor XPO Logistics CEO Jacobs
  • Air cargo growth forecast to accelerate further
  • US truckload spot market burns 'hot,' fueled by demand
  • THE Alliance dropping behind peers in megaship capacity
  • Vancouver port considers tiered drayage appointment system
  • Maersk expects India market to accelerate after slowdown

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • US crude oil exports hit new record
    Price spreads between US and foreign crudes continue to favour exports, with spot rates seeing gains.
  • Samsung asks USCG okay on ballast gear
    Korea's leading shipbuilder looks to add US Coast Guard certification for its own line of ballast gear.
  • Golden Ocean takes extra cover as dry cargo rates climb
    Giant bulker owner said to have fixed out one of its kamsarmaxes in better market.
  • Economou buys $99.2m in DryShips rights sale
    Chief executive boosts equity stake through recent rights offering, which adds to company's cash balance.
  • Clipper Bulk streamlines with office closures
    Danish owner shutting down in US, Brazil, Singapore and China as it refocuses operation.
  • Denholm takes Singapore reins at Lorentzen & Stemoco
    Caroline Tidemand confirms appointment of former Castleton Commodities man.
  • Vroon wins big UK wind farm contract
    Dutch owner's MPI Offshore operation to install 92 foundations off east coast.
  • Euronav wins sustainable storage work for ULCC
    Contract with Statoil shows unique tanker remain's part of shipowner's core fleet.
  • Hagen to build hydrogen-fuelled cruiseship
    Brokers expect it could take seven years to complete pioneering passenger vessel.
  • Drydocks World upgrading Bluewater FPSO
    UAE yard to extend the life of 1999-built unit for work off Scotland.
  • Ex-USCG man is new Harley Marine CFO
    Sterling Adlakha joins US owner from rival Kirby Corp.
  • Brokers link Zodiac Maritime to second Wah Kwong VLCC deal
    Market speculation running ahead of reality in rumoured crude tanker deal, sources say
  • Pilot catches officer leaving bridge unmanned
    Early arrival of pilot boat caused rash decision on cargoship, MAIB reveals.
  • MSR Gryfia wins icebreaker deal
    Polish yard to build four vessels for regional water authority.
  • Agia Zoni clean-up master guilty of oil smuggling
    Captain of Lassea receives suspended sentence after fuel from Greek spill found in ballast tanks.
  • Alpha Ship scraps vessel cut loose by Hanjin Shipping
    German owner scraps what is the last vessel left idle after Hanjin's bankruptcy.
  • Tanker and warship collide in Taiwan
    Navy says Vietnamese vessel clipped stern while making a turn in Kaohsiung.
  • Wartsila buys PureGas for $35m
    Finnish marine group adds Swedish biogas conversion company.
  • Bondholder group challenging Seadrill scheme growing
    Group nearing 33% mark required to mount a possible challenge of proposed restructuring terms.
  • SolstadFarstad offloads veteran PSV
    Norwegian offshore giant trims fleet again with disposal of laid-up ship.
  • Stolt-Nielsen tipped to maintain 'solid' profit
    Norne Research keeps owner at hold, but does not expect chemical tanker turnaround anytime soon.
  • Grimaldi Group buys Finnlines ro-pax
    Owner's controlling shareholder continues to optimise Baltic fleet.
  • Suez Canal Authority books dredger giants at IHC
    Cutter section newbuildings will be the world's largest in terms of dimensions and total power.
  • Sigma Tankers fleet tops 50 ship mark
    Heidmar-operated aframax/LR2 pool reaches landmark with Greek and Indian additions.
  • Pioneer Marine teams up with BaltNav
    Danish freight company set to commercially manage unspecified number of owner's fleet.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Stakeholders concerned about possible lack of P3 funding for U.S. infrastructure
    With the news coming down recently that the Trump administration could abandon the public-private partnership funding component of its $1 t...
  • SEC investigates Celadon Group
    The SEC has called upon Celadon to provide documents related to the subpoena. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiat...
  • XPO to offer interactive last-mile technology
    XPO's new technology will allow for heavy goods to be delivered without the recipient needed at home. Greenwich, Conn.-based global third-p...
  • FTR: Trailer orders building up in advance of fall order season
    U.S. trailer orders in September rose 7 percent month-over-month and 62 percent compared to September 2016, according to freight transporta...
  • Distribution consultant to use LLamasoft tools
    Distribution consulting and engineering firm Fortna it will use supply chain design software from LLamasoft as the core technology for its ...
  • Greenbriar orders signal 'strong start' to its FY2018
    Oregon-based railcar manufacturer Greenbrier Companies, Inc., has announced its fourth quarter orders, thus closing out its 2017 fiscal yea...
  • Economist: Global trade outlook good, but demographics, U.S. policy present challenges
    The current global economic outlook looks good, but challenges expected to crop up in the future include U.S. trade policy, demographics an...
  • BC grocery store wine sales spill into WTO
    The United States has requested World Trade Organization consultations related to Canadian province British Columbia's handling of grocery ...
  • CenterPoint sells 21-building portfolio in Chicago area
    CenterPoint Properties, an industrial real estate development and management firm based in Oak Brook, Ill., sold off a 21-building portfoli...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2017
  • Russia's openness to extending oil cuts a boon for Aramco IPO
    With his declaration Wednesday that Russia would be open to extending the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement through the end of 2018 or even beyond, President Vladimir Putin may have given a welcome lift to Saudi officials eyeing a rich valuation for their crown jewel, state oil company Aramco.
  • Record-high crude exports pull inventories lower again
    US crude exports averaged nearly 2 million b/d last week, surpassing the previous all time-high set the week prior, pulling crude stocks lower, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • NYMEX crude falls below $50/b on climbing US production
    Oil futures were mixed Wednesday as refined products strengthened on weekly US data showing a draw in distillate stocks, while crude weakened over signs of rising US production.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks drop 14.4% on week to 16.512 mil barrels
    Fujairah's commercial stocks of refined oil products in the week to Monday were the lowest level since stock records for the UAE port began being published in January.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Novorossiisk as storm warning lifted
    The Novorossiisk port authority lifted Wednesday its storm warning limiting bunkering and loading operations, with sources saying bad weather at the Russian Black Sea port had abated.
  • Tussle in Nigeria's oil ministry poses threat to reform of oil sector
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • No pressure on Iran to join OPEC output cuts: Zanganeh
    "No [there is no pressure]. We are complying with our commitment very well. We have more than 100% average compliance," Zanganeh said.
  • ANALYSIS: Lofty Middle East crude premiums stoke new US-India arbitrage flow
    - India's Reliance joins list of US-India crude arbitrage players - Spot premiums, OSPs seen expensive for light sour Abu Dhabi grades - Dubai/WTI swaps spread widens to fresh two-year high last week
  • FACTBOX: Russia-Saudi cooperation settling into long-term energy partnership
    Plans are underway this week to cement existing cooperation with a number of signings on long-term oil, gas and petrochemicals collaboration.

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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
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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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