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BRIEFS
January 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk containership runs aground in Southern Italy
  • China's One Belt will not affect sea freight
  • Global fleet up 1.5pc with record demolitions and slow ship deliveries
  • S Carolina Ports handles record 2m TEU in 2016
  • US Retail imports exceed expectations during holidays: Port Tracker
  • NAFTA trade falls 3.6pc in October to US$93 billion
  • Salalah Port 2016 box volumes rise 29pc to 3.3 million TEU
  • Cypriot shipping conference February 9 at Columbia Plaza, Limassol
  • Cathay Pacific to operate out of New York JFK Terminal 8
  • Bombardier delivers passenger-to-freighter for Gulf Caribbean Cargo
  • Snake on a plane cancels Emirates flight from Muscat to Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • More coconut products exported from India this fiscal
  • Onion exports show significant rise
  • DP World reaffirms commitment to India's growth at Global CEO Roundtable chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  • JN Port expeditiously developing India's first port-based multi-product SEZ under Sagarmala programme
  • Krishnapatnam Port installs first baggage scanner in Customs facility
  • Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Kandla Port's Smart Industrial Port City stall at Vibrant Gujarat 2017 exhibition
  • Ministry of Shipping's Sagarmala programme sailing towards a Vibrant Gujarat
  • UPS acquires Freightex to accelerate expansion of UK & European truckload brokerage business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Canadian forwarder closes doors
  • MOL and MSC cooperate for Manzanillo
  • More shipments once again for logistics network
  • New patron for Medilink East Midlands
  • Liege airport with successful 2016
  • Bailey to lead Iana board
  • More freight than loading space
  • Port of Oakland in good health
  • Airfreight strong in November 2016
  • Two new freight cars service centres in Russia
  • Regional sales manager recruited for C&L
  • Shippers say saving costs is everything
  • Ten hours instead of seven days
  • USA: ton-miles to increase by 50%
  • JAL and China Airlines building on stronger cooperation
  • Branch manager for GAC's Bangalore office

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • Japan plans to use imported liquefied hydrogen to fuel Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Market watches OOCL closely as takeover rumours swirl
  • Australia-Japan prepare for world's first bulk hydrogen shipment
  • German ship repair yards team up
  • HMM eyes terminal acquisitions in Southeast Asia
  • Pacific Radiance secures Middle East charters worth USD68 million
  • Singapore meeting boosts Asia-Africa anti-piracy efforts
  • CANSI seeks further capacity reductions
  • SM Line Corporation targets over USD830 million in revenue by 2018
  • Pace of US crude exports could accelerate in 2017

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • Container shipping sets sail for historic volume of consolidation in 2017
  • Happy new year for box shipping investors using the 'capital cycle analysis' approach
  • New year, new regulations for dangerous goods. Ignore them at your peril
  • Donald Trump's global supply chain problem, in one chart
  • Ross Barnett takes over from Phil Rawlings as UK cargo manager for Emirates
  • November air freight demand translates into strong peak season, says IATA
  • Open, SesaMaersk!
  • Hyundai announces plan to recruit ex-Hanjin staff and seafarers

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • Wittman named Chairman of House Seapower panel
  • Expedition ships to have Scanship waste solutions
  • GE offers electric start for marine gas turbines
  • Fincantieri Marine Systems gets $15.7 million Navy contract
  • VIDEO: LNG fueled Megastar preps for maiden voyage
  • NY Governor Cuomo unveils massive offshore wind plan

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • BPA wants British ports on Brexit agenda
    Association calls on UK government to protect the sector and pledges to work for its promotion
  • Odfjell bullish on chemical tanker prospects
    Others suspect over-confidence from the Norwegian owner
  • Atlantic strength ends panamax bulker earnings' month-long slump
    Rates recover and owners look for further grains exports
  • Singapore port posts steady growth in 2016
    Overall cargo volumes and vessel tonnage increased, but container throughput remained flat
  • Gadani slapped with 15-day closure
    Local government ordered operations to halt after five workers died in a fire on Monday
  • Industry urged to stay alert for piracy and armed robbery
    Threat remains despite a fall in piracy and sea robbery in Asia
  • Korean authorities to establish $84m fund to boost cruise industry
    Government hopes to tap on growing trend in cruise tourists from China
  • EMAS Offshore shrinks loss to $2.2m amid weak demand
    Market expected to remain challenging, says chief executive
  • Maersk boxship refloated after running aground off Italy
    Gustav Maersk escorted to the port of Gioia Tauro to assist with investigations
  • MOL to enhance CX1 service
    Four 1,800 teu ships will be added to the loop
  • DSME may lay off subcontractors amid prolonged shipping slump
    Shipbuilder failed to win any offshore vessel orders in November
  • HMM to hire up to 220 employees from Hanjin
    Updated: HMM looking to acquire terminals in Indonesia and Vietnam and other parts of Asia
  • Qinhuangdao Port Group sees cargo volumes fall 15.5% in 2016
    But strong box throughput figures helped cushion further declines
  • SIPG net profit up 4.4% to $997m
    Container throughput rose 1.6% to 37.13m teu
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance objects to Hanjin's TTI stake sale
    Alliance requesting a security deposit on the lease of Terminal 46 at Seattle port held by TTI

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • Chao hearing short on US infrastructure funding details
  • Ports bill paves way for deepwater Alaska port
  • Surge of new NVOs on US trades ending as margins tighten
  • No US driver detention rule to hit shippers
  • Eimskip averts crew strike
  • Labor dispute at top Swedish port intensifies
  • India kicks off investment summit with port focus
  • OOCL takeover rumors spark trading rush

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • DSME contractor jobs at risk in offshore slump
    Thousands of workers could lose work as Korean yard fails to clinch new contracts.
  • Two analysts question dividend payout at Scorpio Tankers
    But Evercore is unworried about dividend's sustainability ahead of expected market rebound.
  • New Sovcomflot tanker claims NSR history
    Ship part of first convoy to transit Arctic shipping route in late December.
  • Pleiades places Hyundai Mipo order
    Contract potentially runs to four vessels, including options, market sources say.
  • Excelerate signs FSRU leaseback with CMB
    George Kaiser-led company strengthens its balance sheet with sale-and-leaseback play.
  • Wells Fargo: tankers face six month trough
    Earnings estimates lowered on many names as Opec cuts, newbuildings loom.
  • Share spike suggests bets on OOCL sale
    Affinity Shipping believes market is convinced that OOIL will cash in boxship chips.
  • Small signs of recovery
    Certain rated coveded by the Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association index improve marginally.
  • Eregli issues denial after Probulk lawsuit
    Turkish shipowning group says it is not controlled by vice chairman Levent Karacelek's Marvel.
  • Clean Shipping slams IMO's Lim on emissions
    NGO heavily criticises secretary general over his views on EU trading scheme.
  • Odfjell targets growth and consolidation
    Kristian Morch says Oslo-listed company has the strength to move quickly as opportunities arise.
  • First salvage effort fails on bunker tanker
    New owners to come up with another salvage plan as weather halts progress.
  • Oceanteam strikes deal with bondholders
    Dutch offshore owner avoids potential liquidation as it extends debt and cuts interest rate.
  • Seaport turns more negative on tankers
    Analyst Magnus Fyhr projects OPEC cuts will see demand drop by between 10 and 20 VLCCs.
  • Wind propulsion could gain ground by 2030
    A study commissioned by the EC suggests that thousands of vessels could use wind systems in the future.
  • Eimskip averts crew strike with pay deal
    Icelandic container line agrees new wages for seafarers up to the end of 2020.
  • Cosco VLCC fixed on one-year deal
    Chinese giant reported to have locked tanker into a contract with Socar.
  • Palmali donates submarine to Azerbaijan
    Turkish tanker owner hands over Super Falcon craft to Caspian nation's government.
  • Olympic Shipping PSV goes into layup
    Norwegian owner stacks last of four ships marked for sale after its restructuring.
  • Restructuring expert joins Seadrill board
    Torm vice-chairman David Weinstein will sit alongside John Fredriksen and co as a director of drilling company.
  • Private investor reduces stake in GMS
    Gulf Capital sells shares in Abu Dhabi-based company as institutional shareholders look to increase their stake.
  • Six feared dead in Uni-Asia bulker clash
    Two men killed and four still missing after collision capsizes trawler off South Korea.
  • German shipyard trio joins forces
    GDD teaming up with BREDO and Mutzelfeldwerft to increase capacity.
  • DCNS likely to buy into STX France
    French shipbuilder aiming to become shareholder as Fincantieri takes over St Nazaire plant.
  • Mokster Shipping bags five-month OSV charter
    Norwegian owner wins deal for Stril Server from Boskalis company.
  • Southey questions Hanjin ship sale values
    Lower than expected prices for owner's vessels raise doubts over liquidation cash pool, debt brokerage says.
  • SM Line launches with Hanjin ships
    New Korean containership company opens its doors after buying bankrupt compatriot's vessels.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • GCT Bayonne to require early morning truck appointments
    GCT Bayonne, one of the two terminals operated by Vancouver, B.C.-based Global Container Terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey, ...
  • VP report highlights Recovery Act's transport infrastructure benefits
    Outgoing Vice President Joseph Biden released a report Tuesday outlining the benefits of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on...
  • HMM to hire up to 220 Hanjin employees
    South Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) will hire as many as 220 employees from its former competitor and fellow South Kor...
  • Xeneta: Container shipping could be entering a 'seller's market'
    Container shipping freight rates have risen significantly from the historic lows of early 2016, but "structural problems continue to underm...
  • Maersk commences service to Bushehr, Iran
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk Line began calls to the port of Bushehr, Iran this month, giving shippers an alternative to Bandar Abbas when s...
  • OOCL parent stock rises amid merger speculation
    The stock price of Orient Overseas International Ltd., the parent company of ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line, hit a 52 week hi...
  • DB Cargo partners with Toshiba to develop hybrid locomotives
    DB Cargo AG, formerly known as DB Schenker Rail, is partnering with Japanese electronics giant Toshiba to develop hybrid locomotives,

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 11, 2017
  • All Mexican oil ports open Wednesday as weather clears: ministry
    The last port to remain open as the weather cleared was Salina Cruz, on the Pacific, where a crude-laden tanker was delayed by stormy conditions.
  • TENDER DATA: Tupras offers 50,000 mt HSFO FOB Aliaga for Jan 29-31: sources
  • TENDER DATA: Tupras offers up to 30,000 mt of HSFO FOB Tutunciftlik: sources
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore 2016 bunker sales gain 7.7% to record high
    Sales volumes climbed to 48.6 million mt, up from 45.2 million mt in 2015
  • FUTURES 2: Crude inches up as OPEC output falls in Dec
    OPEC oil output slumped 280,000 b/d in December, due to hefty falls in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore's MPA issues provisional licenses to 14 bunker survey companies
    Companies must have professional indemnity coverage and a minimum paid-up capital of S$50,000.
  • New Zealand ratifies IMO's Ballast Water Management Convention
    New Zealand's ratification takes the number of states party to the convention to 54
  • TANKERS: China's Unipec top dirty tanker charterer in 2016 - shipbroker
    With 878 spot fixtures, Unipec moved 176.111 million mt of cargo last year
  • REFINERY NEWS: Shell completes repairs at Bukom refinery unit after leak
  • FUTURES: Crude inches higher after 2-day selloff; outlook mixed
  • TANKERS: Aframax freight rates bounce back from year low
    Eight Aframaxes were heard put on subjects Tuesday and the position list dwindled to just 13 ships in the Caribbean or on the US Gulf Coast through the end of January.
  • OPEC output at 32.85 mil b/d in Dec, first fall in 7 months - Platts survey

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
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