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BRIEFS
September 13, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT sells Zeebrugge terminal to Cosco for US$41.8 million
  • Maersk blanks transpac sailings for China's Golden Week holiday
  • Mega alliances drag Klang down despite universal port prosperity
  • Top global ports see box throughput rise 7.2pc in second quarter: report
  • Scotland's Grangemouth starts terminal resurfacing to up capacity
  • Soon-to-be Cosco's OOIL signs UN Global Compact - first in HK to do so
  • Savannah, Charleston ports close and re-open after Irma sweeps through
  • Work underway to build new container terminal at Port of Chittagong
  • How India Railways got supplies to Nepal through devastating flood waters
  • Containerships cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4pc during 2016
  • Ships at Saudi Aramco ports need to report on ballast water content
  • Cargo Antonio AN-26 crash lands in eastern Congo near Rwanda
  • India's domestic cargo grows 8pc as international freight rises 6.2pc
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics company Cargo Signal

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Boxship demolition sees significant fall
  • Braemar Shipping Services announces conditional acquisition of NAVES Corporate Finance
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings obtains one of the requisite Chinese regulatory approvals for OOIL acquisition
  • Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force
  • Guidance for carrying cargo in non-operating refrigerated containers issued
  • London International Shipping Week 2017 begins with the opening of London Stock Exchange
  • London P&I Club joins with BV in issuing blackout & engine failure guidance
  • Steve Felder is new Managing Director of Maersk Line India
  • Visa Global Logistics Spa enters into a Joint Venture with Navigators Logistics - India
  • Container throughput at world's major ports rising
  • Modernisation & reforms seen driving growth at Major Ports
  • Air France celebrates 50th anniversary of its Paris-Mumbai route
  • DGFT activates online system for resolution of foreign trade-related issues
  • Exports sector welcomes decisions of GST Council
  • BRICS trade going strong

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heavy transport along purpose-built gravel road
  • Edeka to build logistics centre in Oberhausen
  • Two new authorised signatories for Loxx
  • WFS increases presence at Boston airport
  • Joint venture for scrubbers on its way
  • FRA clears hurdle for improving rail traffic
  • Yet another record month at London Heathrow
  • Homtrans co-founder bowing out
  • Barcode scanning without software integration
  • Southern US ports coming back
  • Axing Hungary - CIS transit times
  • Lively cargo community in trinational triangle
  • Freja restructures Swedish organization
  • Martin Oelrich heading for Italy
  • Cosco maintains expansion course with APMT
  • New locomotives to expand fleet

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • No fleet sell-out, says Norddeutsche
  • Tug of war over Marenave intensifies
  • Owners sceptical over unmanned vessel operations
  • Marine insurance leaders to watch
  • Changing dynamics require new leaders for the most traditional of markets
  • Low sulphur fuel behind increase in propulsion loss incidents
  • HHI to impose off-hire with reduced salaries
  • South Korean shipbuilders sign JV agreements with Russian peers
  • Sembmarine secures USD145 million FPSO project at Brazil yard
  • Cosco Shipping Ports buys Zeebrugge terminal from APM Terminals
  • Exmar sustains further loss in first half

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Threat to cargo jobs as freighter operators look set to lose slots at Schiphol
  • Shortsea operators suffer as new ocean alliances put feeders out of work
  • Rotterdam and Antwerp ports tackle congestion, but it's 'too little, too late'
  • WiseTech Global snaps up buys eight and nine as it rides acquisition trail
  • Strikes and protests against Macron's labour reforms kick off
  • Startup buzzkill: California bans drone delivery services of legalised pot

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 119
  • DOE releases update on energy sector impacts of Harvey and Irma
  • Wärtsilä inks cooperation agreement with wave energy leader
  • Rolls-Royce plans autonomous naval vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • UK flag charm offensive targets 50 shipowners, including Fredriksen
    Brexit uncertainties are worrying some international shipowners such as Grimaldi which has vessels on the UK register but may not...
  • FFA players look to China for market growth
    To induce more paper trading, Baltic Exchange plans to launch two per-tonne indices for Chinese grain imports
  • Guidance issued on non-operating reefers
    Poor backhaul packaging risks both container and cargo
  • Daily Briefing
    Concrete deadlines, London ambition and conspicuous consolidation
  • LPG market to be challenging for the next six to nine months
    But the market is looking promising, with the orderbook limited and US exports increasing steadily
  • Autonomy in shipping is happening far quicker than expected
    Research shows development of autonomous systems will continue to accelerate
  • Peel Ports backs calls for boost to rail infrastructure investments
    Improved east-west rail transportation would provide expansion options for importers and exporters
  • Double-digit interest will kill your business, shipowners warned
    Vulture funds might find slim pickings in industry, London International Shipping Week told
  • Mid-sized crude tanker rates hit three-month high
    Suezmaxes supported by West African demand while aframaxes still benefit from US storms
  • John Prescott leads charge for low-carbon economy
    Humber 'energy estuary' to drive carbon reduction through wind and battery power production
  • LNG market faces shortage of carriers
    New markets for FSRUs are developing in Africa and South Asia
  • MNTB fighting seafarer bullying and harassment
    UK body makes training materials available to educate workforce on bullying
  • EU official warns of vessel attacks off Horn of Africa
    Pirates and jihadists pose a threat in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb strait
  • Strong Middle East market fails to lift VLCC rates
    Charles R Weber expects Middle East VLCC demand to rebound in October
  • Körtum forced out of full control of H Schuldt
    State governments push big name owner to seek outside investor
  • HPH Trust to raise $500m from notes issue
    Hong Kong-based company said net proceeds of issue would refinance existing debt
  • Co-operation needed to make sulphur cap work
    ExxonMobil sees supply disruptions no matter what option owners and operators take to cut sulphur emissions
  • Supramax trade opportunities hampered due to hurricanes Irma and Harvey
    No grain trade reported from the Texas US Gulf coast in the past few weeks
  • UN toughens maritime sanctions on North Korea
    Tighter scrutiny of vessels comes amid new sanctions on fuel imports and textile exports
  • Put plans in place for a no-deal Brexit, urges Dover MP
    Port executive pushes for frictionless post-Brexit borders while local MP warns we should prepare for the worst
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping shares resume trading
    Chinese shipping giant is looking for more mergers and acquisitions
  • SHI and Zvezda Shipbuilding to form joint venture
    The move comes shortly after South Korea and Russia discussed plans to jointly develop the Northern Sea Route
  • PIL back in the black
    Recovery in freight rates and robust demand for containers provided a boost to revenues
  • Global Ship Lease takes haircut to extend two charters
    Reduction in daily hire of more than $10,600 per vessel will hit company's bottom line
  • China Merchants Port to buy 51% stake in Zhongshan Port Group
    Chinese port giant looks to extend its service and investment to upstream terminals and barge services via key feeder port...
  • Vard wins Coral Expeditions cruiseship contract
    Company looking to diversify into specialised cruise vessel market as well as fisheries and aquaculture
  • Trial period for ballast water management begins
    Realities start to sink in while questions still remain
  • Grimaldi and Ofer join Downing Street delegation as government paints positive post-Brexit picture
    UK maritime industry bosses say they were reassured after meeting with ministers that the government is listening to their Brexit...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • CargoSphere's global reach expands via new parent company
  • Rail seen as protection against rising Brazil cargo theft
  • Logistics aid needed to keep hurricane relief rolling
  • Corpus Christi plans 2018 start to channel widening, deepening
  • What's good for carriers of little benefit for BCOs, shippers say
  • US Southeast ports to reopen but cargo delays to last days
  • Prince Rupert CEO Krusel retires
  • Top five carriers serving US expand share

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Euroseas takes two from joint venture Euromar
    Athens-based shipowner also says it acquired remaining stake in venture from private equity partners.
  • TEN seeks LNG and tanker buys
    Executive says New York-listed owner is taking a look at LNG growth alongside modern tankers.
  • BRS will open new Houston broking office
    Shipbroker seeks to add new US office as US Gulf Coast crude exports expect steep growth.
  • Braemar set to roll out new LNG tank
    Broker's technical services arm on cusp of getting general approval of type-B system.
  • US Venture crude shipping blocked in Milwaukee
    US company agrees not to ship oil, but ethanol and LPG exports can go ahead.
  • Bottiglieri puts private equity on the spot
    Italian owner asks if marriage is an option now the banks have run for the hills?
  • Island Offshore agrees restructuring deal
    Norwegian owner's banks agree to extend repayments if Ulstein and Chouest families pump in more cash.
  • Teekay FSO hit by fire
    138 contractors evacuated from unit undergoing work in Norway.
  • Guo: Chinese lessors have $20bn budget
    ICBC Leasing shipping boss says peer group has more capital for shipping.
  • HFW backs Mission to Seafarers
    International law firm picks first ever global charity partner.
  • OOIL signs up to UN agreement
    Boxship group to uphold standards on labour, environment and human rights.
  • LNG carriers head for three-tier market
    Shipowners remain split on propulsion choices but agree that newbuilding prices are at their lowest.
  • Trada Maritime expands into mining
    Indonesian shipowner becomes the majority shareholder in compatriot company SMR Utama.
  • Oil leaks after Greek tanker sinks
    Emergency operation underway near Athens after Agia Zoni II went down.
  • Danish investors sue OW Bunker IPO banks
    Group adds writ against Morgan Stanley and Carnegie as fall-out from 2014 collapse continues.
  • 'Constructive meeting' over STX France
    Chances of deal increase after Italian and French ministers make progress in ownership talks.
  • Snapshot of London International Shipping Week
    Keep up to date with the best images from the ongoing event in the UK capital.
  • Reborn RMC targets more ferry orders
    Former STX Finland yard wants to build on deal with Mols-Linien.
  • Hurtigruten takes 40% stake in Kleven
    Investors will bring NOK 300m in new funds into specialist Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Japanese groups team up for wind-ship order
    Power companies looking at yards to boost domestic offshore fleet.
  • HHI introduces rotational leave
    Korean yard sending 7% of workforce home on 70% of wages.
  • HPH Trust taps bond markets for $500m
    Singapore-listed port trust says proceeds will go towards refinancing existing debt.
  • BDI nears three-year high on cape surge
    Dry cargo sector enjoying the fruits of China's decision to cut coal and steel production levels.
  • GSL takes a hit on CMA CGM extensions
    US-listed container leasing company set to earn nearly 60% less on elderly feedership duo.
  • Asian liner trio plan Kolkata surcharge
    Container shipping companies say lower drafts due to winter will affect loading levels.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • WiseTech acquires CargoSphere, Cargoguide
    The enterprise logistics software company WiseTech Global has made acquisitions on two continents to bolster its freight rate management ca...
  • AAR: U.S. intermodal traffic hits new high in August
    U.S. intermodal rail traffic set a record last month as the best such monthly volume in history, according to the Association of American R...
  • Port of Vancouver moves for summary judgement in OPMA lawsuit
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., has moved for summary judgment in a lawsuit regarding closed executive sessions in 2013, the port announced o...
  • FAA fines two air cargo shippers for hazmat violations
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Interscience of Sai...
  • USDA to allow bone-in lamb meat from Uruguay
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow the import of bone-in lamb meat i...
  • TSA implements new screening directives for Turkish cargo
    New security directives for enhanced screening of cargo from Turkey have been implemented by the U.S. Transportation Security Administratio...
  • FMC nears finalization of supply chain innovation report
    U.S. Federal Maritime Commission plans to wrap up the work of its industry-based supply chain innovation project and present its results in...
  • IATA: Airfreight demand soars in July, but could be nearing peak
    Global airfreight volumes in July increased 11.4 percent from 12 months prior, according to the latest figures from the International Air T...
  • CBP looks to increase ranks in New England
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting officers for its port locations in Boston and northern border crossings in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
  • Weak Med diesel sees interest in reverse flow to North
    For the time being the flow was heard to be somewhat limited and sources were unsure as to whether it would be maintained.
  • Fuel cargoes line up as Florida's Port Everglades, Tampa set to reopen
    Tampa receives deliveries from Texas and Louisiana refineries, while Port Everglades receives deliveries from the East Coast.
  • ANALYSIS: UN resolution to cap N Korea oil supplies welcomed but analysts skeptical
    UN oil supply cap seen cutting 30% of N Korea's imports
  • Sunk barge at Piraeus sparks fears of tighter environmental rules: sources
    Market players said this could lead to tighter environmental regulations at the port. However, these appeared to be limited in the short term.
  • Taiwan's CPC halts bunker operations at Suao on Typhoon Talim
    In its latest update at 0900 GMT, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau said that Typhoon Talim was moving in a northwesterly directio.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Hurricane Irma impact uncertainty slows Rotterdam bunker trading
    "People are waiting to see the consequences of Hurricane Irma which [delayed] the usual Monday activity," a buyer said.
  • Middle East sour crude complex rallies on expected strong demand, healthy margins
    "It looks like another strong month ahead in [the Middle East market]. Oman [is] super strong, spreads [are] still very strong supporting [Dubai] value," said a Singapore-based trader.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady as Irma weakens to tropical depression
  • UN security council approves North Korea oil, products sanctions
    The resolution would also bar UN members from exporting more crude to North Korea than they exported over the previous 12 months.

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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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