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BRIEFS
September 7, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July
  • UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU
  • 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports
  • SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results
  • Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade
  • Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks
  • Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August
  • Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador
  • Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal
  • Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20
  • United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers
  • DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • "K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry
  • Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement
  • Denmark takes step to boost tonnage
  • Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel
  • HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability
  • India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs
  • Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO
  • Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment
  • Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia
  • Harvey-impacted ports reopen
  • I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust
  • Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation
  • New Hamad Port inaugurated
  • Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva
  • India's air cargo traffic up in June
  • Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift
  • Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Diesel - out, hybrid - in
  • 17% more volume for WFS in North America
  • Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port
  • Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows
  • UK to launch truck platooning trials
  • Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes
  • DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts
  • (No) choice in Berlin
  • JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service
  • Kössler to drive Audi logistics
  • Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth
  • Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair
  • Surefreight opens new depot in UK
  • ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia
  • First post-quake freight services starting soon
  • Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan
  • First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process
  • Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC
  • COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers
  • Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders
  • Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue
  • 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry
  • South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end
  • COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal
  • STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard
  • Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market
  • Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year
  • Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong
  • Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive
  • Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade
  • Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON
  • Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology
  • Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS
  • U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy
  • Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship
  • MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants
  • Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract
  • Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities
  • Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries
  • Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility
  • Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains
    Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected
  • Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path'
    Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner
  • US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma
    Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey
  • US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches
    NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal
  • Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn
    Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards
  • Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter
    Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June
  • Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS
    Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp
  • Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line
    First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m.
  • British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit
    Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector'
  • Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push
    Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW
  • Global box demand maintains upward trend
    Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017
  • NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards
    Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more
  • Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book
    German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months
  • Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man
    Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it
  • Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought
    Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments
  • Zim Korea appoints new chairman
    Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales
  • Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks
    How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned
  • Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation
    Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game
  • Lack of innovation threatening container shipping
    New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia...
  • Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban
    Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong
  • Marine insurance blockchain platform launched
    MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance
  • Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive
    Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers
  • Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals
    Charter deal worth about $18.8m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike
  • US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage
  • Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal
  • Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service
  • Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components
  • Average ship size in port jumps double digits
  • Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping
    Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend.
  • Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships
    US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998.
  • UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter
    Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates.
  • Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen'
    Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors.
  • Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains
    UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded'
    Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline.
  • Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS
    Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends.
  • Mermaid ties up $12m of deals
    Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts.
  • Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding
    Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner.
  • Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance
    Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform.
  • Carnival takes a "step into the future"
    Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding
  • Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home
    Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan.
  • Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates
    Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade.
  • Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs
    Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage.
  • Mercator Lines to be wound up
    Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through.
  • JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons
    Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market.
  • CSIC readies restructuring agreement
    Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon.
  • Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates
    Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters.
  • Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring
    UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders.
  • NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan
    Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal.
  • Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike
    Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard.
  • Gulf Marine extends MENA charter
    UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa.
  • Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel
    Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding.
  • K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry
    Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project.
  • Triton International looks to raise $175m
    Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company.
  • StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018
    Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry.
  • Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact
    Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge
    A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ...
  • Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop
    After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c...
  • Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme...
  • U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma
    Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is...
  • Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi
    A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ...
  • COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement
    China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi...
  • FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por...
  • New rail cargo route links China and Iran
    Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi...
  • NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month
    The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
  • TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman
    TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday.
  • Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO
    Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday.
  • Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms
    NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns.
  • Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high
    The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers.
  • Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent
    Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand
    Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports
    Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29.
  • ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar
    - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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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:
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- country
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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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