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BRIEFS
February 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January
  • LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU
  • China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results
  • CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services
  • CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop
  • Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth
  • New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April
  • CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January
  • Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January
  • Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system
  • Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure
  • Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017
  • Liberian Registry launches innovative new website
  • Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels
  • HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year
  • Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd
  • Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year
  • Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out
  • Exports rise again in Jan. 2017
  • Plea to again allow pulses exports
  • Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stable results
  • Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents
  • Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK
  • Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development
  • Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor
  • New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service
  • MD picked for Palletways Poland
  • Expansion work begins at port of Virginia
  • Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch?
  • Less weight per consignment
  • Cooperation on north-south corridor
  • Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains
  • YTO orders three B737-300 conversions
  • Europa to augment employees' donations
  • ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend
  • NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri
  • HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo
  • Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike
  • Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime
  • Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses
  • STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt
  • World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered
  • Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships
  • Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival
  • Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong
  • Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise
  • HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers
  • Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach
  • Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China
  • Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount
  • With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals
  • Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter
  • Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut
  • Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman
  • uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches
  • CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat
  • Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair
  • Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy
  • Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates
  • Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding
  • BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri
  • Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost
    New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017
  • Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs
    Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low
  • BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate
    But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade
  • Greek owners aim to keep top spot
    Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland
  • LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market
    Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route
  • Spanish ports strikes postponed
    Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week
  • Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns
    Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes
  • Consolidation and disruption
    Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right?
  • Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund
    Fund to target central China overland logistics projects
  • Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging
    Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping
  • Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique
    Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers
  • New financial sanctions in force in the UK
    Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
  • Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman
    Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider
  • Rickmers Maritime losses grow
    Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade
  • MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel
    Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000
  • DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China
    China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder
  • Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval
    Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project
  • Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10
    No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement
  • LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out
    LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels
  • South Carolina box volumes rise 8%
    Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month
  • German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS
    Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO
  • Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects
    Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI
  • Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders
    Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month
  • RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down
    Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive
  • HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double
    Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin
  • Concrete proposals
    Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start
  • More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast
  • Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible
  • FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule
  • HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals
  • 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile'
  • Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal
  • No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws
  • Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery
  • ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract
  • Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Dof sees wider loss at year's end
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter.
  • ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement
    Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities
  • Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign
    Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg
  • German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector
    Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history
  • Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions
    George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels.
  • Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards
    Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders
  • Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs
    Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move
  • Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion
    New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job
  • Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant
    Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference
  • Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings.
  • El Faro: safety experts question stability rules
    Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards
  • Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival
    German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping
  • Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries
    Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design
  • UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX
    Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void
  • Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China
    Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit
  • Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet
    Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week.
  • Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg.
  • MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina
    Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist
  • Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships
    Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement
  • Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker
    Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank.
  • Diana Shipping finds work for capesize
    New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement.
  • Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake
    Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale.
  • DSME claims victory in patent case
    Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed.
  • Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths
    Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered.
  • DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn
    Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank.
  • HMM in talks with Walmart
    Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin.
  • Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra
    Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks.
  • APL Austria damage revealed
    South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold.
  • Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship
    Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria.
  • Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever
    Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM.
  • PGS expects better 2017 but stays red
    Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery.
  • RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit
    Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount.
  • Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL
    Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more.
  • Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit
    New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers.
  • Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV
    Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful'
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu...
  • Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr...
  • DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech
    Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua...
  • SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment
    SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash....
  • HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals
    South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal...
  • NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016
    Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to...
  • Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates
    Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port...
  • SCPA's box volumes soar in January
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks
    The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks
  • Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships
    Rates rise on fundamentals
  • TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze
    The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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