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BRIEFS
September 14, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings for Golden Week holiday October 1-8
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy US$5.94 per box fee for Malaysian export rollovers
  • Average ship size at ports grows 12.6pc worldwide except in Africa
  • Oakland posts best 2017 month, but August down 3.6pc to 212,692 TEU
  • Restructuring of Korea's shipping sector morphs into insolvent deals
  • Korea's Heung-A Shipping wins top on-time marks in intra-Asia trade
  • ShipServ signs MarTrust to simplify and make payments less costly
  • China blocks Oz coal imports to prop up local industry: report
  • Bangladesh gains on China's market share as top EU apparel supplier
  • CH Robinson grows, buys Montreal forwarder for US$50 million
  • London Heathrow air cargo jumps 13pc to 139,000 tonnes in August
  • China-Europe rail services cut into air cargo market share
  • Dnata cargo operations in Dubai to be digitised with Siemens software

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • APL recognised for safe working practices
  • India & Ukraine discuss potential partnership in shipbuilding
  • Maersk joins BoxTech container database
  • FIEO sees emerging opportunities for Indian exporters in Korean market
  • APM Terminals to divest Zeebrugge share
  • Kandla Port berth receives largest shipment
  • New container terminal coming up at Chittagong port
  • Continental Logistics Solutions handles first TBM of Mumbai Metro Corridor 3 at Mumbai Port
  • Poland seen offering tremendous business opportunities for India
  • IFLN Group launches new IFLN Global Projects network

International Transport Journalweb site
  • TFR sets new record in August
  • Dematic to build transport system for Siemens
  • Era ends at Canada's northernmost west coast port
  • Charter service from Colombo to Columbus
  • APL pockets award for safety at sea
  • Canadian Railway recognized for its sustainability
  • Logistics - a work of art for all
  • 2,000 new trucks to modernise long haul fleet
  • Bifa expands training team
  • Green light for Corpus Christi Ship channel project
  • Saudia to Mauritius
  • Blue Water Shipping names new CEO
  • New online transport marketplace in UK
  • Malaysia Airlines orders 16 Boeing aircraft
  • DMT to build facility in Dunkirk
  • New rail destinations across new Silk Road

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • Autonomous vessels pose as many questions as they resolve
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11, unveils restructuring plan
  • DSME sells hospitality subsidiary Welliv to Bayside PE
  • Hong Kong, UK forge shipping collaboration
  • Tanker-dredger collision in Singapore Strait leaves 2 dead, 3 missing
  • Rickmers ship fetches firm scrap price in Pakistan
  • Flammable gas, glass lamps caused STX O&S blast, says pathologist

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • Container lines 'jostling for market share' could start a new freight rate war
  • North-south European rail freight traffic hits the buffers after Rastatt track closure
  • Integrators and e-commerce giants a real threat to air freight forwarders
  • 100 days of the big Gulf feud: now pick sides
  • Brazil's highest court approves new graft probe into President Temer
  • Shipping looks to government for help to meet seafarer shortage
  • As Amazon pushes forward with robots, workers find new roles
  • Graeme Wilkinson joins BIFA training team

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • DHS extends Jones Act waiver
  • Kirby completes S&S acquisition, reports on impact of hurricanes
  • Inmarsat introduces new Fleet Secure service
  • Port Everglades is open with no restrictions
  • VIDEO: ICS adopts a new brand identity
  • Ribcraft USA introduces its newest, largest model
  • MAN unveils powerful new four-stroke flag ship
  • USACE takes delivery of foil assisted survey vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • Kugs das blog
    Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist
  • Next year will be payback year for dry cargo industry
    Better days are coming for a battered sector but the banks get to be paid first
  • Transport Bureau to assess impact of Hong Kong antitrust changes
    Secretary Frank Chan believes in Hong Kong players' ability to adjust as city remains top maritime hub
  • Sulphur cap will lead to 'outrageous' fuel prices and shortages in 2020
    Panel argues for pragmatism on expected early non-compliance issues
  • Atlantic MR tanker rates lose steam as US Gulf recovers
    Effects of US hurricanes are still reverberating through Asian long range tanker markets, says OFE
  • Decarbonisation strategy consensus remains elusive
    Panellists disagree on best way to reduce shipping emissions
  • Crude tanker market to take off by end-2018
    Owners are betting on longer-haul trades and China's strategic reserve to uphold demand
  • Wallem shuns consolidation in favour of quality
    Company sees small shipping fund managers as a growing market for shipmanagement services
  • Who will fund the Belt and Road Initiative?
    Chinese policy banks, state-owned commercial lenders and multinationals are financing Xi Jinping's grand project
  • Speak truth to power on Brexit
    Delegations to Downing Street are not enough - shipping players need to raise their voices
  • Daily Briefing
    Körtum forced out of full control of H Schuldt
  • Brexit casts long shadow over UK's £40bn maritime industries
    Update: A new analysis showing the contribution of shipping, ports and other related businesses to the UK economy forecasts sluggish...
  • Sulphur regulations offer owners bad set of options
    With just over two years to go until the 0.5% sulphur cap on fuel is introduced, owners are being forced...
  • Shipping should overcome branding scepticism, Poulsson urges
    International Chamber of Shipping launches new logo at London International Shipping Week
  • No point supporting doomed companies, says new KDB chairman
    Firms with 'no hope' not worth trying to save, no matter how important it is to save jobs, says Lee ...
  • Panamax earnings soar on improved demand and tighter tonnage
    The average Baltic Panamax Index in 2017 outperformed the supramax index for the first time since 2010
  • Ship Finance to take 30% hit on Seadrill rig charters
    Reduction in contractual charter hire will take place over a five-year period from 2018
  • NTSB schedules December meeting to determine cause of El Faro tragedy
    US transportation board to look at probable cause of vessel sinking as well as other contributing factors
  • LNG carrier spot rates poised for surge as market tightens
    Healthy gas trading volumes that have pushed spot LNG prices to their highest since July
  • Dryships commences five-year time charter deal with oil major
    Options to increase the employment period by up to three years, the company said after taking delivery of the vessel...
  • Vale continues charter contracts with Polaris Shipping
    Deal sees Vale extending existing time charter agreement for three converted Polaris vessels
  • Five missing after collision between tanker and dredger near Singapore
    No disruptions to shipping traffic in the Singapore Strait so far
  • Korean civil groups call for government investigation into Hanjin collapse
    Busan-based protest also demands that government lays out workable plans to bolster shipping industry
  • Danish investors to sue IPO banks over OW Bunker prospectus
    Institutional investors suffered $123m loss
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
    Struggling offshore-drilling giant will get $1.06 billion in fresh capital
  • Jamaica and Malta ratify Ballast Water Management Convention
    There are now 65 signatories of the convention, more than 70% of the world fleet
  • Euroseas cuts deal to acquire Euromar containerships
    Nasdaq-listed owner to purchase up to four ships and buy out private equity partners in affiliate
  • Dry bulk owners enjoying a good run
    Panel members upbeat but remain cautious on future market volatility
  • Cargo industry participants call for CTU code enforcement
    Cultural change needed to ensure safer cargo stowage
  • London and Hong Kong to strengthen maritime ties
    Maritime London and Hong Kong Maritime Port & Board sign MoU to co-operate in various areas
  • Digitalisation should be a strategy issue, not an IT project
    Internal friction at companies impedes digitalisation, say panelists
  • China to remain a key demand driver for crude tankers
    The world's top seaborne crude importing nation has low oil consumption per capita and is seeing continued refinery expansion, says...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • US Southeast shippers grapple with post-Irma rail delays
  • XPO Logistics doubling last-mile footprint
  • Irma freight recovery hinges on fuel availability
  • Maersk joins free container weight database
  • Port Saint John gains rail service to US Northeast
  • Slack season, closed China factories inject rate volatility
  • JNPT crane productivity shines despite dwell time pressure
  • Chassis providers crack down on unpaid Chicago dray tolls

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • Kirby's earnings hit from Harvey and Irma
    US tug and barge owner will still be within earnings guidance but at lower end of estimates.
  • Teekay's board drops two, but adds three
    Two long-time insiders leave with financial expertise from Bain and Kattegat added.
  • Scorpio Bulkers plans $50m share buyback
    Move comes after gentle prodding from analyst about what it should do with cash.
  • Jones Act armada hits Florida in Irma's wake
    US Coast Guard sounds all clear on major ports in Florida as tankers get priority to resupply state.
  • Inmarsat launches ship cyber security system
    Maritime communications group offers vessel alert and infection-limiting product
  • Gibson: 'Keep a cap on tanker orders'
    Tanker investment window is compelling but over ordering of new ships is biggest risk today, Matthews says.
  • MP takes aim at Australia's Jones Act
    Australian politician makes push for easing cabotage laws due to high costs of domestic shipping.
  • Belt and Road is a 'massive opportunity'
    China's trade route aspirations will create huge demand for shipping
  • SOx compliance set to jack up freight rates
    But new rulings also likely to increase ship demolition and calls on bunker credit lines
  • Norddeutsche founder eyes financial partners
    Norddeutsche searches for backers to secure its future in bank-led move
  • CSIC buying stakes in DSIC and Wuhang
    Shanghai-listed group selling stock to reorganise yard assets.
  • Peter Anker cashes in $3.84m of Clarksons stock
    Broking and investment banking chief follows Andi Case and Jeff Woyda in disposing of valuable stakes.
  • Wight Shipyard wins second ferry order
    UK builder to construct passengership for Jacobite Cruises.
  • Cochin Shipyard pushes up profit
    Indian yard reveals growing earnings before it carried out $229m IPO.
  • Arne Fredly buys more Standard Drilling
    Director's Apollo Asset builds stake in distressed PSV specialist.
  • Is there a black swan in bulker recovery story?
    Top owners share recovery expectations as market gets a familiar feeling that failed to ring true in 2013.
  • Trouble ahead for boxship rates
    A year after Hanjin Shipping's departure, the container market is bracing for tough October, Alphaliner says.
  • Vroon fixes out accommodation newbuilding
    E.On takes VOS Stone for work at Arkona wind farm in Germany.
  • Cargo theft accounts for 10% of claims
    TT Club says tracking devices may eventually alleviate headache for owners.
  • Courage ditches the Marine
    Hong Kong owner changes its name as it focuses on diversification.
  • Hoegh Autoliners denies price-fixing
    South Africa accuses owner of colluding with MOL on freight rates.
  • Borr wins drilling deal off Gabon
    Tor Olav Troim-backed company sending jack-up to Africa.
  • Ship Finance takes 30% haircut on Seadrill rigs
    With restructuring deal struck done, company says it can now focus on new asset acquisitions
  • Pacific Drilling booted from NYSE
    Shares in Idan Ofer-backed deepwater drillship owner set to be traded over-the-counter.
  • Dredger capsizes after colliding with tanker
    Five crew missing following incident of Singapore's Sisters Island early on Wednesday.
  • Seadrill files for Chapter 11 restructuring
    John Fredriksen's offshore drilling company says deal provides it with five-year runway.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • LA's TraPac terminal launches on-dock rail management support system
    Southern California-based container terminal operator and stevedore TraPac, LLC has gone live with a new planning management system to supp...
  • USDOT, NHTSA release new guidance on autonomous driving systems
    The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released new federal guidan...
  • Report: Container lines back in black in Q2 2017
    Container carriers are increasingly in the black in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest report from London-based maritime c...
  • NTSB schedules meeting to determine cause of El Faro sinking
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Tuesday it plans to meet on Dec. 12, 2017 in Washington to determine the probable caus...
  • Amber Road ramps up for PGA data mandates
    The global trade management software provider Amber Road said Wednesday that has expanded support on its platform to account for the new im...
  • Ex-Im Bank assists exporters in hurricane-ravaged areas
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank will extend financial assistance to exporters and financial institutions located in the Texas Gulf coast and Lo...
  • Commerce finds subsidies in Chinese tool chest imports
    The Commerce Department has determined that Chinese-made tool chests and cabinets imported into the United States receive unfair subsidies ...
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority makes $3.58b available for barge congestion solutions
    The Rotterdam Port Authority made 3 million euros (U.S. $3.58 billion) available to fund initiatives that will ease the barge congestion an...
  • Port of Oakland has busiest TEU month in a year
    Container volume reportedly rose at the Port of Oakland last month despite the number of vessels visiting falling 12.7 percent. August 2017...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
  • OPEC mulls adding new non-OPEC producers to output cut deal: Kuwait
  • US DATA: Product stocks plunge as Harvey knocks out refiners
    The impact of Hurricane Harvey was visible in US Energy Information Administration data Wednesday, as lost Gulf Coast refinery output yielded large draws in product inventories and a build in crude stocks.
  • Colombian government asks Ecopetrol for fuels with less sulfur content
    In a step towards national usage of fuels with less sulfur content, Colombia's attorney general, Fernando Carrillo, has asked state-run Ecopetrol to improve fuel quality in the Aburra Valley, a province in South-Central Colombia surrounded by the Andes mountains where the populated city of Medellin is located.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks down 4.2% on week at 18.983 mil barrels
    Fujairah's commercial stocks of refined oil products fell 4.2% to 18.983 million barrels in the week to Monday, remaining below 20 million barrels for a third week since large-scale refinery shutdowns in Texas related to Hurricane Harvey sent shock waves through global oil products markets.
  • Hamburg bunker fuel supplies run dry on refinery prioritization
    Buyers sourcing product from Hamburg have had to turn to other European ports as Hamburg bunker fuel supplies have run dry.
  • Gothenburg bunkering set for delays as storm intensifies: sources
    The Swedish port of Gothenburg is preparing to be battered by a strengthening storm that will cause high swells and temporary delays to bunker loadings.
  • Crude strengthens on higher demand outlook, product draws
    Crude futures rose Wednesday on a bullish demand forecast by the International Energy Agency and large draws in refined product stocks reported by the Energy Information Administration.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • IEA lifts 2017 demand growth number for third month in row, to 1.6 million b/d
    Hurricanes Harvey and Irma together would serve to cut US oil demand by 600,000-800,000 b/d in September, IEA said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to lower ahead of expected US crude build
  • Indonesia-registered oil products tanker collides with dredger in Singapore waters
    The tanker reported damage to her starboard bow and the dredger lies partially submerged.
  • OPEC ups 2017 call on its crude to 32.7 mil b/d, 2018 to 32.8 mil
    - OPEC August output 32.76 mil b/d, first fall in four months - Saudi Arabia self-reports August output of 9.95 mil b/d - OECD oil stocks still 195 million barrels above 5-year average

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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
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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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