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BRIEFS
September 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • New CMA CGM US$750/TEU rate from Asia-West Africa from October 15
  • Port tracker sees 2017 as bumper year for US imports nationwide
  • Piracy falls to its lowest levels since current records were kept
  • Bayonne Bridge raising 'risks west-to-east cargo shift'
  • Saudi's King Abdullah Red Sea port up 14pc in H1 to 821,694 TEU
  • MSC, Yang Ming to run weekly Med-Asia loops to beleaguered Qatar
  • Global Ports Investment suffers badly in half year results
  • Big truckers vs small as Congess backs spy-in-the-cab mandate
  • Hapag-Lloyd names new 10,000-TEUer at festive Peruvian ceremony
  • ALMC 30pc saving for early-bird discount on or before September 29
  • Airbus A350 sale to United signals big wide-body loss for Boeing
  • FAA doesn't know what it's got for its money: Inspector General
  • US insists on full screening of air cargo inbound from Turkey

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • AMTOI's new office inaugurated
  • CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt the largest ship ever to cross Panama Canal & call US East Coast
  • HMM signs formal contract with DSME for five VLCCs
  • New member of BAFFA Board of Directors
  • Panalpina completes acquisition of Air Connection
  • Training for port security drills in Nigeria
  • Adani APSEZ, Mundra & Tuna win 19 awards at VCCQC 2017
  • FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi to showcase Brand India
  • Global air freight demand sees double-digit growth in July
  • JBS Academy celebrates Teachers Day
  • Kerry Indev Logistics commences business relationship with Schaeffler Group
  • Qatar Airways Cargo recognised for achieving highest export tonnage out of Nepal
  • Imposition of countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel flat products from China will help Indian industry move towards 100 pc quality regime, says Union Steel Minister
  • SME Chamber of India celebrates Silver Jubilee with India SME Excellence Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Telematics for 6,000 freight cars in Sweden
  • Schwarzmüller growing strongly in Germany
  • Two companies receive fines for hazmat violations
  • K Line recognized for its sustainable policy
  • New efforts to improve Vietnam's rail infrastructure
  • Airsage announces new president and CEO
  • More capacity for Arvato
  • New direct Oslo - Far East service
  • Moving into the top bulk transport league
  • New warehouse/distribution director in New Jersey
  • MAF1 strengthens Genoa's IMT terminal
  • St Petersburg airport finds new investors
  • Forwarders join forces on UK-Africa transport routes
  • Port of Long Beach strong in August
  • CEO change at JF Hillebrand
  • New rail service between Poland and China
  • Port of Rotterdam's round table to balance container...

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • 'We can and must do more' to persuade women to take up maritime careers
  • Dubai plans to create council of maritime clusters
  • Dover MP questions EU capability to make Brexit customs deal
  • Integration set to change ship management requirements
  • Maersk Line energy split amid focus on digital
  • Hayes pledges to double the size of the UK ship register
  • Ausca Shipping books three Panamax vessels for six months
  • Unions plead for more support for STX O&S, Sungdong
  • Five dead, one injured in tanker fire at ASL Marine's Batam yard
  • Torben Janholt appointed Pioneer Marine's CEO
  • Britain will be 'best country for maritime business' post Brexit
  • First LNG-powered handysize bulker launched at Jinling

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Irma wreakes havoc in the Caribbean and threatens Florida's orange crop
  • Cosco seals €35m deal for 100% control of APMT box terminal at Zeebrugge
  • Best Q2 for container lines in two years as they eye a $10bn profit swing
  • Global trade rebounds despite Trump's protectionist threats
  • 350 'diplomatic' air cargo flights carried weapons to be used by terrorists
  • DHL doubles air freight capacity to Asia as demand grows for Norwegian salmon

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • LR launches type approval system for cyber enabled components
  • Silversea Cruises orders Silver Muse sister
  • ABS grants AIP for ready-to-convert FLNG hull design
  • USCG deployed electronic Aids to Navigation prior to Irma
  • New DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS: Small footprint, big performance
  • Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing
  • Wight Shipyard to build Loch Ness passenger catamaran
  • Vard wins order for expedition cruise ship
  • DONG Energy to build world's largest offshore wind farm
  • New guidance on reducing the risk of propulsion loss

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Dubai to launch global clusters group
    Newest international maritime grouping will look to transcend national and geographical interests
  • Shipmanagers should improve offerings based on individual strength
    Size alone is not enough for enlarged entities to become better, say senior executives
  • Preparing for the worst
    Consultancy encourages shipowners to build relationships with salvage services ahead of casualties
  • Hayes wants to go further and faster on shipping gender balance
    Minister wants to use the 2018 Year of Engineering to attract a young, diverse crowd into shipping
  • Don't bank on sulphur cap deadline roll back, experts warn
    Industry put on watch for huge headaches over availability of right grades in right ports
  • Concordia inks back-to-back charter for Stena Provence
    Product specialist seeks strategic alliances with oil majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive: Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports
  • Rotterdam stakeholders create intermodal action plan
    Port authority pledges €3m to improve inland container handling following months of disruptions
  • Big is beautiful for shipmanagers and shipowners
    Large firms are more financially capable of investing in required services and vessels
  • US box imports set new summer record
    But rates still bearish after early peak season while demand is predicted to slow from New Year
  • Cosco Shipping borrows $112m to finance ex-Golar LNG carrier
    Ten-year loan from Bocomm Hong Kong will replenish the vessel-owning company's working capital
  • Irma causes chaos at US ports and airports
    Terminals, airport and railways are closed across southern states in the storm's path.
  • Coping with chaos
    Haven't we learned enough from other disasters about the capabilities of the ships engaged in relief efforts?
  • Fincantieri inks $372m deal
    Shipbuilder will construct ultra-luxury cruise ship for Silversea
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $145m Brazil offshore deal
    Contract is for a floating production, storage and offloading facility in the Tupi field
  • Handysize bulker rates surge on Pacific trades
    Lack of bunker availability motivated charterers to move their vessels out of the Atlantic region, which resulted in muted activity
  • APMT to sell Zeebrugge box terminal stake to Cosco
    Deal will be worth approximately $42.1m
  • Government reconfirms plans to double size of UK Ship Register
    LISW marks start of a new campaign to attract more tonnage to the UK flag
  • JES scraps new business acquisition deal
    Company and sellers unable to reach an agreement on how to fulfill pre-conditions for the deal
  • K Line to introduce new investment management system
    Company plans to introduce its new data-based system in the 2017 fiscal year
  • Fire at ASL Marine yard in Batam claims five lives
    Incident occurred on a tanker being drydocked for repairs
  • Dry bulk market continues to rally
    Baltic index likely to rise to three-year high amid improved capesize market
  • US issues temporary waiver of Jones Act regulations
    Move to ease movement of petroleum products amid oil supply disruptions caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma
  • Korea Shipping Corporation signs 10-year COA with power company
    The contract is expected to generate roughly $4.43m in annual profits
  • NSB pivots to Asia
    Far East is future for German shipping company, argues Ponath

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Will trans-Pac carriers' Golden Week rate hikes stick?
  • Cosco takeover of Zeebrugge terminal latest Europe inroad
  • JNPT authorities weigh changes to speedy import scheme
  • Analysis: US economy ripe for intermodal growth
  • Analysts: Carriers profits up but overcapacity slows recovery
  • New equipment to help ease Chittagong port congestion
  • Rotterdam offers money for barge congestion solutions

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Golden Destiny adds to research and valuation desk
    Piraeus-based sales-and-purchase broker appoints newest lead to research desk as previous lead departs.
  • Damen rolls out first '3D printed' propeller
    Netherlands-based shipyard says new manufacturing technique has great potential.
  • Start-up broker aims to lower bunkers costs
    Venture fund-backed startup aims to bring economies of scale to help smaller fleets.
  • Bjorn Hojgaard: Maybe we are past peak shipping?
    Anglo-Eastern Univan chief looks to a world without fossil fuels for market share gains.
  • Cruise lines to resume trips in Irma's wake
    Cruise itineraries to restart over next two days, with plans to bring supplies to islands hit by Irma.
  • Norway AHTS rates rise as supply tightens
    Ships fixed at up to $29,000 per day in North Sea.
  • Rodsaether buys into Songa Bulk
    Oslo lawyer and board member makes first purchase of start-up's stock.
  • Cruiseship stocks backed despite storms
    SIG says US giants will shrug-off one-time effects of Harvey and Irma.
  • Sembcorp Marine seals $145m deal
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees Brazilian subsidiary win contract for FPSO hull carry over works.
  • Cosco expands in Europe with Belgian terminal
    APM Terminals sells out its Zeebrugge-based business to Chinese conglomerate for $42m.
  • MacGregor wins Teekay fleet deal
    Finnish-owned company to provide parts and maintenance to 115 ships over five years.
  • Vard secures expedition ship order
    Australian owner Coral contracts specialised cruiseship at Singapore yard.
  • Braemar: watch out for tech orders amid recovery
    Henry Curra cautious on viability of LNG-fuelled newbuilds at time of better outlook for key markets.
  • India jails 60 Somali pirates
    Court hands seven-year terms to men involved in attack on K Line boxship.
  • Concordia strikes one-year deal for tanker
    CEO Kim Ullman says he is pleased at vote of confidence from long-standing partner.
  • Silversea back for newbuild at Fincantieri
    Monaco-based owner spending $373m on ultra-luxury cruiseship in Italy.
  • Hayes pledges to double UK-flagged ships
    Transport minister outlines bold ambition for register as London International Shipping Week kicks off.
  • VSK wins deal for Russian icebreaker
    Insurer lands contract to insure Baltiysky Zavod newbuilding for $138m.
  • CNAF signs deal for fourth tanker
    Chinese state jet fuel group heading to Fujian Mawei for newbuilding.
  • Exmar plunges to first-half loss
    Belgian gas carrier owner hit by rising costs and falling revenue.
  • ASL Marine Batam yard fire kills five
    Initial investigations suggest fire at Indonesian facility started inside tanker's pump room.
  • PCL chased over "unpaid commission"
    Sri Lankan-based agency set for day in court over terminated brokerage agreement.
  • Harvey and Irma prompt Trump to waive Jones Act
    President says move is specifically tailored to transport of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.
  • Ship escapes clutches of Hurricane Irma
    US Coast Guard has confirmed the safety of an overdue freighter following Hurricane Irma.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trombino nominated to lead FHWA
    President Trump has nominated former Iowa Department of Transportation director Paul Trombino III to lead the Federal Highway Administratio...
  • FTZ group asks CBP to delay ACE status designation rollout
    The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to delay the planned Sept. 16 tr...
  • DHS issues rare Jones Act waiver for hurricane relief
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday approved a seven-day waiver of the Jones Act to expand the options for delivering ...
  • House rejects effort to delay ELD mandate
    The U.S. House of Representatives last Wednesday rejected an effort to delay the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis...
  • Maersk, blockchain providers take aim at maritime insurance industry
    Hardly a week goes by anymore without some news about blockchain in the supply chain. Blockchain projects and pilots are taking root in al...
  • Panalpina finalizes Air Connection acquisition
    Panalpina, a Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider, said last week that it finalized ...
  • Port of Virginia exports drop 11% in August
    The Port of Virginia handled a record 240,605 TEUs in August 2017, a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same period a year prior, but als...
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics firm Cargo Signal
    Seattle-based global logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International is launching a new subsidiary, Cargo Signal, that's ...
  • HNA Group offers $1b for MPA Singapore warehousing arm
    Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has offered $1 billion for Singapore logistics and warehousing firm CWT Ltd., according to multiple news sou...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • USAC conditions ease, bunker suppliers ready to resume operations: sources
    "As for Jacksonville, we still haven't heard anything yet. We're ready to go and just waiting for the restrictions to be lifted," the source said.
  • Mexico's ports open after Hurricane Katia makes landfall at weekend
    The port's unloading terminals are offshore, making it impossible to unload fuel in severe weather conditions.
  • NuStar holds off on damage assessment of Caribbean terminal as Hurricane Jose looms
    "Our assessment of the terminal was put on hold as we were preparing for Hurricane Jose," Cho said.
  • TENDER DATA: Petroperu offers 220,000 barrels of high sulfur diesel for October
    The cargo will load October 15-19, to be narrowed by the buyer to a three-day window by October 10.
  • ANALYSIS: Full impact of Harvey likely felt in upcoming EIA data
    Crude prices under pressure from refinery closures. Loss of USGC supply difficult to replace
  • Panama's July marine diesel sales fall 8% on year: authority
    Diesel marine sales in Panama totaled 23,550 mt in July, down 2,013 mt, or 8%, from 25,563 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Monday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: Freight rates up as Asia steps in to meet America oil products demand
    "The whole of South America and West Coast Mexico will have supplies from here and the market is very bullish for MRs," a chartering executive said.
  • Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Kazakhstan optimistic on 2018 crude fundamentals
    A possible extension of the oil output constraint deal beyond the first quarter of 2018 is possible.
  • Saudi Aramco receives VLCC at Okinawa terminal after increased storage capacity
    Saudi Aramco will be leasing a total of 14 storage tanks with a capacity of 100,000-kl each at the Okinawa terminal.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on dip-buying after Irma sparks Friday plunge
  • Shell says transitioning to restart Deer Park, TX, complex
    The Deer Park complex has a 340,000 b/d refinery and chemical operation with an 836,000 mt/year steam cracker.
  • OIL FACTBOX: Industry braces for hurricanes Irma, Katia
    Both Mexico and Florida are dependent on waterborne fuel shipments to satisfy local gasoline demand, and the storms could disrupt loadings.

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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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