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BRIEFS
October 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC's 6,880-TEUer breaks moorings, runs aground in Durban storm
  • US imports set second record as retailers prepare for busy season
  • RCL launches new Thailand, South China, Philippines service October 22
  • GE fuel-saving engine system now in latest, greatest Maersk ships
  • Hyundai tops chart as world's best on-time ocean carrier
  • DCT Gdansk to invest US$76 million to add 9 new quay cranes
  • CP extends reach into Ohio Valley, expands markets in Asia
  • GOP-run EPA scales back on eco content mandated in bio fuel
  • Malaysian Court quashes 3 writs against PDZ over unpaid bunker
  • Unifeeder charters shortsea boxship retrofitted for LNG fuel
  • 1,000 tortoises seized from smugglers by Bengaluru customs
  • France's Bollore Logistics 80,000-square feet at London Heathrow
  • UPS buys flight simulators, builds Louisville training centre

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • HMM tops in reliability in Aug.
  • NVOCC share in Asia-US cargo movement up
  • Overcapacity seen in 2017-Q4
  • Coffee exports increase
  • JNPCT commences migration to new Terminal Operating System
  • Major Ports register 3.24 pc growth during April-Sept. 2017
  • Paradip Port No. 1 in terms of Rated Capacity at Berth
  • Auto industry looking at Railways & Waterways Authority to meet transportation demand for automotive logistics
  • New economic corridors planned

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Great demand (not yet) met
  • Kombiverkehr creates own training schemes
  • India: barrelling along the Chennai-Kazipet corridor
  • Camion Transport - new address in Basel
  • Emirates Skycargo and Cargolux share codes
  • How to support startups in Hamburg's digital hub?
  • Terry Unrein returns to Seko
  • Minsk - Riga in 28 hours with express freight train
  • U-Freight adds e-commerce logistics capacity in Taiwan
  • Full integration of Iata's cargo-XML in the WCO CTS
  • Nasdaq-listed Orbcomm tops off transport portfolio
  • K Line optimizing fuel consumption and routing
  • Partnership expands bulk load market share
  • Expansion plans for automotive steel logistics hub
  • Arkas and Seago keep "Rex" on steady course
  • ABC - touchdown in Liege
  • Vivian to manage Bibby's sites in southern Britain
  • Director of P&O Ports terminal in Sète selected

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Half of ballast water treatment system makers to 'bite the dust' within five years
  • Better crew trauma support needed as piracy kidnaps on the rise
  • CMA CGM executive concedes mistakes made in Kingston
  • Ship Finance converts part of notes issue to shares to boost firepower
  • Singapore competition watchdog questions Wilhelmsen-Drew deal
  • FSRU project in Australia's Victoria state makes economic sense, say analysts
  • Pakistan's high scrap prices could face pressure

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Delay in announcing blanked sailings could backfire, pushing rates even lower
  • Forwarders warned: 'It's the 21st century, step up or lose out'
  • India's forwarders cannot remain 'mom and pop shops' in a softening market
  • The next area for technology to tackle: reverse logistics
  • Henrik Hyldahn is ShipServ's new VP of business development
  • South Korea's slump-hit shipbuilding sector cut 35,000 workers in H1
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • iContainers appoints Carlos del Corral head of sales and operations
  • Kale Logistics invests in African market with appointment of Jack Bismohun

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Task force will chart path to shipping decarbonization
  • Productivity rising at San Juan terminal, says TOTE Maritime
  • USNS Comfort provides much-needed medical care to Puerto Rico
  • Top officers on USS John S. McCain relieved of duty
  • Damen delivers its first dredge built for an Australian customer
  • Master Marine delivers first of four for Waterfront Services
  • Underwater sterntube seal repairs keep semi on hire
  • Royal IHC takes 50% stake in Rotterdam Offshore Group
  • New JonRie winch is a brown water workhorse

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Shipping not ready for sulphur cap, operators warn
    Just over 10% say they will invest in scrubbers to meet cap
  • Northern ports make the case for re-routing container lines
    UK urged to change established logistics patterns
  • Product tanker S&P activity picks up on expectation of market recovery
    Bargain hunters still have chances as secondhand prices remain weak
  • Recovery requires a level playing field
    German Shipowners' Association president Alfred Hartmann argues that shipping needs to take a stronger stand for free trade and the...
  • Industry task force set up to drive decarbonisation
    Five working groups to focus on industry leadership, technology, transparency, finance, and carbon pricing
  • Daily Briefing
    A weak newbuilding recovery may not be enough for shipyards
  • US box imports remain buoyant
    Inbound container volumes continuing at 'unusually' high levels after setting new volume records in July and August
  • Strong global box demand carries into August
    CTS data shows 4% rise in monthly traffic, as east-west majors maintain positive growth trend
  • Industry cyclicality is over, with technology now key for liner shipping, says HMM chief
    Mega boxships have reshaped the market, with fuel solutions to be the next decisive factor
  • South Korean shipbuilders face talent outflow
    New figures show people working in Korea's shipbuilding industry during 2016 fell 18% year on year
  • Grain shipments inject life into panamax spot market
    Tight tonnage conditions in both basins could encourage further rate rises
  • Autonomous shipping could face risk of fragmented regulation
    National regulations on autonomous vessel operations for domestic routes are likely to come into effect before any IMO ones are...
  • UN bans four North Korea-linked vessels from ports worldwide
    Vessels had been transporting goods prohibited under tightened sanctions regime
  • NYK joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services for Statoil
    LNG supply to power four dual-fuelled crude shuttle tankers at Rotterdam port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Analysis: Hard Brexit offers logistics hurdles and opportunities
  • Alphaliner: Container shipping dragging feet in tech adoption
  • Cosco forecasts $410 million profit on higher volume, rates
  • ExxonMobil: Maritime industry unready for low-sulfur fuel rule
  • CMA CGM owns up to Kingston terminal troubles
  • Jones Act carriers add capacity to aid Puerto Rico

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Port of Durban almost all back after storm
    Severe weather caused ships to come loose at South African port, but the harbour appears to be mostly intact.
  • Stifel sees better boxship fundamentals
    But charter rates still pose challenges; lessors sees earnings estimates changed.
  • XT Shipping sends boxship to breakers' beach
    Idan Ofer-backed company has sent its oldest container ship for scrap, sources say.
  • Artemis ups stake in Borr Drilling
    UK fund builds position worth $46.5m in Tor Olav Troim-chaired rig owner.
  • Skangas in landmark fuel change in open sea
    Bunkering company notes shipowners have increased appetite for taking LNG directly from a bunker vessel.
  • BW Gas bags loan for second FSRU
    Financing arranged by Watson Farley & Williams supports major project in Pakistan.
  • Genco takes short-term cover on capesize
    Deal with Pacific Bulk ties up one of company's capes for up to six months.
  • Subsea 7 stays silent on $5bn takeover talks
    Siem company has no comment as share price spikes after Baker Hughes linked to buy-out.
  • Standard Drilling PSV wins term deal
    Norwegian owner finds employment for former Volstad vessel.
  • Lion Shipbrokers welcomes Tsiolis back
    Greek shipbroking house adds Cardiff University graduate to its S&P desk.
  • AHTS rates plunge as idle list grows
    Earnings down below $6,000 per day in North Sea with nearly half the fleet available.
  • Bulker brokers tipped to survive digital 'cull'
    Potential job losses to computers run to less than 100, Alphabulk calculates.
  • Western Canada Marine orders four at ASL
    Singapore yard to build quartet of oil spill recovery ships for Canadian owner.
  • Brodrene Aa bags Chinese ferry order
    Norwegian yard wins triple-ship deal from Zhongshan-Hong Kong Passenger Shipping.
  • Bibby Marine CEO Blaikie retires
    Veteran offshore man to be replaced by commercial chief Stephen Bolton.
  • Wagenborg OSV to become luxury yacht
    Dutch yard Icon to convert compatriot owner's ice-class Sanaborg.
  • Three ships refloated after Durban storm
    MSC, Odfjell and SM Line vessels back in business, but port traffic remains suspended.
  • Dynacom Tankers adds to Navig8's Suez8
    Greek shipowning giant said to have entered a second seuzmax into tanker operating vehicle.
  • Russia to set up shipping line from Syria
    Government wants to help economic recovery in war-torn country, deputy PM says.
  • Maersk Drilling adds more work for Maersk Deliverer
    Semi-sub just reactivated from warm lay-up has bagged a second contract in as many days.
  • Yinson reels in $100m from perpetual bond
    Malaysian FPSO specialist says notes have begun trading on the Singapore Exchange.
  • China demand and grain to drive bulkers
    Dry cargo faces prospect of further improvements in fourth quarter says Greece's Allied Shipbroking.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Study: Air pollution from ocean vessels increasing lightning strikes over shipping lanes
    A new study recently published in the scientific journal Geophysical Research Letters claims that lightning strikes occurring over major oc...
  • UN bans four ships from all ports for violating North Korea sanctions
    The United Nations (UN) Security Council has blocked four vessels from all global ports due to violating sanctions imposed on North Korea. ...
  • U.S. Chamber CEO: 'We're going to fight like hell' for NAFTA
    Despite recent political rhetoric from President Donald Trump and others, U.S. businesses understand the importance of the North American F...
  • Former Canadian Pacific IT employee convicted of systems damage
    A former employee of Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has been convicted of causing intentional damage to the railroad's computer system, acco...
  • 'Supercell' storm sends MSC Ines aground, blocking channel into Port of Durban
    Three commercial vessels, along with countless yachs and smaller boats, broke their moorings and were sent adrift or were grounded during a...
  • FTR: U.S. trailer orders soar in September
    U.S. net trailer orders totaled 21,500 units in September 2017, according to preliminary figures from freight transportation analyst FTR. ...
  • NRF: Container imports at major U.S. ports set another record in August
    Source: trekandshoot/Shutterstock Ports covered by the Global Port Tracker are expected to handle a total of 19.8 million TEUs of imports in...
  • Nonprofit-backed Sweetbridge acquires blockchain provider Aperio
    Phoenix-based Sweetbridge Inc., a blockchain alliance sponsored by a Swiss nonprofit foundation, has acquired Aperio LLC, a blockchain plat...
  • Transportation security firm debuts system to help police recover stolen cargo faster
    Texas-based transportation security technology company Overhaul on Oct. 10 launched the latest in a suite of risk management solutions gear...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 11, 2017
  • Urals NWE-Med arbitrage closed on stronger freight: trading sources
    The arbitrage route for Russia's Urals cargoes has closed from Northwest Europe down to the Mediterranean, mainly due to shipping costs rising in the North, trading sources said Wednesday.
  • Dakota Access Pipeline will not shut during environmental analysis: judge
    The Dakota Access Pipeline will not need to shut while the US Army Corps of Engineers completes a court-ordered environmental analysis over the next six months, a district court judge ruled Wednesday.
  • US lawmakers urge Trump to stay in Iran deal on eve of decision
    US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would soon reveal his strategy toward Iran and that he alone would decide on it, despite disagreement among his top advisers.
  • More than 570,000 b/d Gulf of Mexico crude production still shuttered: BSEE
    A chunk of US Gulf of Mexico production has returned online in the past 24 hours, the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said Wednesday, as offshore operators restarted platforms closed last week as Hurricane Nate surged through the area.
  • Malta bunker premiums sink to three-month low
  • Swedish Gothenburg Port 2018 tariffs unchanged; discount for LNG fuel
    The Swedish Port of Gothenburg has made the decision to keep the port tariff unchanged for the third year running in 2018 and will offer a 20% discount per call for LNG-fueled vessels, the port announced in a statement Wednesday.
  • Durban bunkers face port closure despite clearer weather: sources
    Bunker prices at Durban, South Africa, showed a mixed reaction on Wednesday to the effects of rough weather at the port.
  • Fire at Trainer refinery lifts NYMEX product cracks
    Refined product futures strengthened Wednesday on news of a refinery fire in Pennsylvania, while crude rose on claims by the Kurdistan Regional Government of an imminent attack by Iraqi forces.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Russia's river navigation drawing to a close in south on weather
  • REFINERY NEWS: Turkey's Izmir refinery running normally after storage tank blast
  • Gulf Petrochem says ready for 2020 sulfur cap, eyes storage expansion
    Contango economics in 2015-2016 has favored oil storage even after OPEC decided in May to extend production cuts to March 2018.
  • Global technology group Wartsila acquires Guidance Marine
    The acquisition complements Wartsila's activities in the field of radar technology, navigation and dynamic positioning.
  • IMF lowers 2017 oil price forecast to $55.28/b, projects $50.17/b for 2018
    Upside and downside risks to oil prices are "balanced," IMF said.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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