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BRIEFS
October 16, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 3.9pc to US$686/TEU, off 9.5pc to USWC
  • LA hit by China anti-waste paper policy as empties drive 22pc growth
  • Maersk: Full operations remain suspended at Durban port
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia-West Africa rate US$250/TEU November 15
  • Hapag-Lloyd imposes Hong Kong late bill of lading pickup fee
  • Singapore GDP up 6.3pc in third quarter, looks to 2.5pc full year
  • CMA CGM opens 20,000 square metres of warehousing in Lebanon
  • First half volume at Mumbai's JNPT rises 6.3pc to 2.4 million TEU
  • ICTSI's Manila achieves record berth productivity in August and September
  • Contship Italia's La Spezia terminal reaches one million TEU milestone
  • Two small box ships are converted to move wind power units for Siemens
  • Joint US-Mexican border inspections to accelerate cargo flow at Otay Mesa
  • Goldman's look-on-the-bright-side call has Cathay stock soaring
  • Bumped from Amsterdam over slots, SIA Cargo moves to Brussels
  • FedEx to double air cargo unit at Incheon airport to meet demand
  • Dansk Bank cargo index show European air freight volumes picking up
  • Oman Air Cargo signs with Jettainer for ULD management

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2017
  • Baltic Dry Index up 27 points
  • Changes made in GST rate structure for petroleum & oil sector
  • IWAI raises INR 660 cr. through bonds
  • MSC receives UN award for electronic data exchange
  • Massive surge in oilmeal exports
  • Adani Mundra Port successfully handles diesel locomotive of GE for Indian Railways
  • All of Essar Ports' facilities register healthy cargo handling growth in H1
  • Deendayal Port reduces handling cost per tonne in H1
  • Paradip Port allows handling of iron ore pellets through MCHP
  • Box trains could boost Indo-Bangladesh trade
  • Flying Trade, in association with Mentfield, Hind Terminals, SC, Innovative B2B Logistics & Air Messageries, successfully despatches block train from ICD Kanech to Mundra
  • India seeks ship engine makers to modify & manufacture bio-fuel compliant engines: Nitin Gadkari
  • UK freight forwarders urged to comment on likely post-Brexit skills gaps
  • Exports on a roll, sees 26 pc surge in Sept.
  • Exports on course to touch $ 310 bn this fiscal as manufacturing sector rebounds, says FIEO President
  • GST refund to be given to exporters in their bank accounts filed with Customs

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A mature market
  • Prima E locomotive production starts in India
  • Aviation expert reinforces DS Aviation
  • Loxx sets off to Norway
  • Finnish Post to depend on bioethanol trucks
  • Denmark's new port in Kalundborg on its way
  • New ocean products VP at Crane Worldwide
  • Hyldahn to serve Shipserv in Copenhagen
  • Panattoni creates logistics centre for automotive supplier
  • Loubinoux on board for sustainable global transport
  • UK: another record investment in rail infrastructure
  • ICTSI's flagship in good shape
  • Klog celebrating fifth anniversary
  • Milestone reached on way to Rail Baltica corridor
  • New aircraft stands in Zurich's zone west
  • Q3 figures favourable for Tanger Med
  • Icao lifts Thailand's safety concern after auditor visit

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Lower crude inventories present mixed fortunes for tankers
  • CSC Phoenix issues profit alert, although restructuring plans remain unclear
  • HMM to sell shares to raise USD614 milliion for newbuilding orders
  • Eleven missing after nickel ore-laden bulker sinks
  • Japanese shipbuilders assess fallout from Kobe Steel scandal
  • Seventy vessels needed to reopen Gunsan yard, says Hyundai HI vice-chairman
  • Pacific Basin: Surplus capacity can come from higher speeds

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Uli Ogiermann quits Qatar for return to Europe
  • Gloomy outlook for liner shipping as container rates continue to slide
  • China Southern and Air France KLM get closer with new cargo network links
  • Air cargo must innovate and co-operate to fly in today's digital landscape
  • Wider distribution of car factories leading to car-carrier vessel overcapacity
  • Analysis: is FedEx planning to put its stamp on a vulnerable Royal Mail?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • AFL-CIO to Senators: Jones Act not the problem in Puerto Rico
  • Sirius Shipping invests in SKF online status monitoring
  • Barge ferry starts operations in Canada's Northwest Territories
  • Vard to continue negotiations for Norwegian Coast Guard trio
  • Viking orders seven more river cruise ships at Neptun Werft
  • VIDEO: World first conversion takes LNG-fueled OSV hybrid

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Job cuts but no mass lay-offs as Hamburg Süd prepares for Maersk takeover
    Maersk is expected to complete its acquisition of Hamburg Süd by the end of the year but the German line is...
  • Half of BWM system manufacturers will not survive
    Owners will suffer if they choose the wrong system, warns Coldharbour Marine chief
  • Up to 14 seafarers missing after Emerald Star sinks with Indonesian nickel ore cargo
    Call for prompt investigation into latest alleged liquefaction loss
  • Liquid lunch could be best way to handle $1m arbitration claims, top lawyers warn
    Legal fees and other expenses eat up potential gains
  • Carriers and shippers at odds over recovery
    Volumes may be up but overcapacity will keep pressure on rates
  • VLGC earnings up 16% in a week as winter demand kicks in
    Bullish owners remain overshadowed by oversupply
  • US west coast ports report record peak season
    But little joy for carriers as volumes fail to raise rates
  • Beyond the obvious: Why accidents really happen
    An understanding of the cultural issues that lie behind accidents and incidents is the first step towards finding a solution
  • Daily Briefing
    Singapore's MPA has revoked licences of two more bunker suppliers
  • Asean looks to enhance regional land, air and sea links
    Regional bloc pushes ahead with Asean Single Aviation and Shipping Markets initiatives
  • DSME criticised for discriminating against job seekers from less prestigious universities
    Job applicants not considered for certain departments based on their alma mater
  • Inland Waterways Authority of India raises $102m from bond issue
    Proceeds to be used to fund authority's infrastructure projects
  • Georgia Ports Authority unveils $128m rail project
    Track additions at Savannah terminal will allow port authorities to handle longer cargo trains
  • Fleetscape raises up to $400m
    Oaktree-launched shipping debt vehicle's successful fund raising comes as commercial banks continue to pull out of the maritime space
  • Sowing the seeds of destruction
    Have carriers learned the lessons of the past, or will history repeat?
  • Three equity analysts walk into a bar
    Familiar shipping analysts topped the ranks of this year's Institutional Investor magazine

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Shippers, Amazon pushing supply chain toward automation
  • Freight surge raises revenue, and costs, for J.B. Hunt
  • Savannah seeks to expand e-commerce, intermodal rail
  • Japan container trade outlook upgraded for third time
  • Slow season lives up to name as east-west spot rates tumble

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Geden wins claim for Glencore ship's cargo
    Protracted battle over busted charterparty now sees Turkish owner file claim on Glencore-controlled cargo.
  • Vard stays on hunt for Coast Guard contract
    Singapore-listed shipyard remains contender in fleet renewal project for Norwegian Coast Guard.
  • Pantheon Tankers and Csoco catch rising VLCC tide
    Owners in the right place as tanker rates move upwards into the weekend.
  • Hornbeck, creditors at odds on debt swap
    US offshore vessel owner floats proposal to swap out near-term notes, but creditors offer their own plans.
  • Roy Mosvold makes play for capesize newbuildings in China
    Shipowner confirms project that takes over existing berths at Yangzijiang.
  • US charters Carnival ship for disaster work
    Emergency agency FEMA books Fascination for four months in Caribbean.
  • Viking back at Neptun for cruiseships
    Torstein Hagen company adds seven river vessels to orderbook in Germany.
  • Seamec fixes OSV at $29,600 per day
    Indian owner making $296,000 over 10 days with 1983-built ship.
  • Damaged tanker limps back to Malta
    Goeast reappears on radar after reports it was sunk by Libyan coastguard.
  • Sirius invests in online monitoring
    Swedish tanker owner fitting SKF systems across its fleet.
  • Golar gains ground as Hilli Episeyo gets going
    Shares nudge upwards as company ticks a box with FLNG unit bound for Cameroon.
  • First attempt to refloat Kea Trader fails
    Scrapping voyage on hold for now as grounded Lomar boxship remains stuck on reef.
  • Zuyderzee brings in ABN AMRO fixer
    Dutch shipping investment house adds Hank Detailleur as new managing partner.
  • HMM raising $614m for ship buys
    Korean owner lines up share issue for vessel and terminal investments.
  • Vinalines emerges from bankruptcy
    Vietnamese state shipowner has positive equity once more after paying off nearly all debt.
  • Walkers yard clinches ADB loan
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder banking $4m to help set up shiprepair facility.
  • ABG Shipyard loses OSV fleet licence
    Struggling Indian yard's three vessels unable to trade after government revokes compliance document.
  • Hunt for 14 missing crew underway after nickel ore ship sinks
    Lethal cargo looks to have claimed another bulker reportedly lost in Philippines Sea.
  • Varun ships banned from UAE ports
    Middle East nation runs out of patience with shipowner's repeated cases of seafarer abandonment.
  • CMA CGM upgraded at Standard & Poor's
    Ratings agency highlights improved operating and financial performance at French liner giant.
  • Robbers target Scorpio bulker off Vietnam
    Modern ultramax vessel sees ship stores and crew's personal belongings stolen

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • CSX battles it out with shippers at STB hearing
    CSX President and CEO E. Hunter Harrison said at a hearing Wednesday that trains are running faster, cars are spending less time in yards, a...
  • Drewry: World Container Index down 1% this week
    The World Container Index, a composite of container freight rates on eight major routes to and from the United States, Europe and Asia, fel...
  • Port of Oakland grows operating income, revenues in FY 2017
    The Port of Oakland recorded an operating income of $63.7 million for fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, a 20.6 percent jump from the p...
  • Maersk vessel 'may have been' involved in collision outside Taizhou
    A Maersk Line vessel, the Maersk Enshi , "may have been" involved in a collision outside Taizhou, China, according to an emailed advisory f...
  • Virgin Group invests in Hyperloop One for cargo, passenger transport
    Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One, the world's fastest train service for cargo and passengers, and renamed the company Virgin Hype...
  • UPS invests in Chinese shipping, delivery operations
    UPS has increased its investment in the Chinese market through enhanced services in 20 Chinese cities, the parcel carrier announced Tuesday...
  • NYSEX touts 99.6% fulfillment rate for ocean contracts
    Gordon Downes, CEO of New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), went on CNBC on Tuesday to share the ocean shipping contract fulfillment success...
  • Diana Shipping selling vessel that ran aground for $2.5m
    Barely a week after it agreed to sell up to seven of its ships for a total purchase price of over $100 million, Athens-based shipping compa...
  • Port of Los Angeles grows monthly, quarterly TEU volumes
    More than 763,00 TEUs moved through the Port of Los Angeles last month, marking the third-largest September on record in terms of container...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2017
  • Iraq says Total, PetroChina interested in Nassiriya oil field project
    Both French major Total and PetroChina, a unit of China National Petroleum Corp., are keen to invest in Iraq's Nassiriya oil field and refinery project, the Oil Ministry said in two separate statements Friday following meetings in Baghdad.
  • US, European regulators try to ease market angst over swaps rules
    US and European regulators said Friday they have agreed on a common approach for certain margin requirements for the swaps markets, which they expect will provide cross-border certainty to energy companies and financial institutions looking for safeguards and a level playing field for the potentially risky transactions.
  • Third-quarter upstream calls likely to offer glimpses into 2018
    As the third-quarter earnings call season approaches, following three months of volatile oil prices and weather-related downtimes, US upstream oil executives will almost certainly be asked to clarify their companies' 2018 capital budgets, production goals and possible operational setbacks.
  • Crude futures rise amid questions over Iranian nuclear deal
    Crude futures ticked higher Friday, but pared those increases in the afternoon when US President Donald Trump denounced the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and outlined his next steps in dealing with the Iranian regime.
  • Trump blasts Iran but pushes Congress to fix, stay in nuclear deal
    US President Donald Trump has essentially kicked the fate of the Iran nuclear deal to Congress, urging lawmakers to stay in the agreement but to impose new triggers that would automatically snap US sanctions back into place based on Tehran's actions.
  • Hamburg bunker buyers undeterred by 1.4% tariff increase for 2018
    Hamburg bunker fuel buyers expressed confidence Friday that the 1.4% tariff increase for next year will not push their business away from the port.
  • Tanker backlog at Black Sea port Novorossiisk expected to clear soon
    The backlog of tankers at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk after weather-related disruptions is expected to clear over the weekend and early next week, sources said Friday.
  • European HSFO market turns to blending on lack of on-spec RMG 380
    The backwardated 3.5% HSFO barge market is suffering from a tight fuel oil complex throughout Europe but particularly in the Mediterranean.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Dry bulk Supramax vessel with nickel ore cargo sinks near the Philippines
    A Supramax-class dry bulk vessel carrying nickel ore sank Friday morning near the Philippines, according to freight market sources.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues moving up amid short covering
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch new Ultramax, Supramax, Post-Panamax voyage assessments
  • Technology company Alfa Laval adds to ballast water treatment system portfolio
    "Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1 Compact Flex is economical, both in its use of space and in its installation," Lindmark said.
  • Global oil surplus is much smaller than IEA estimates: PIRA
    "My point is that there is nothing like a 170 million-barrel surplus in OECD. There is no more than 50 million barrels," Ross 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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