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BRIEFS
September 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 5.3pc to US$769/TEU, rises 7.7pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM back in black, orders nine 22,000-TEUers to be world's biggest
  • OOCL cancels raft of transpacific sailings to cover Golden Week holiday
  • THE Alliance authorised to set up fund to deal with member insolvency
  • Cargo handling gear market said to hit US$89.4 billion in 2024: study
  • TT Club helps with guide on using reefer boxes for non-reefer cargo
  • Despite dockers dispute Port of Valencia keeps volumes positive - barely
  • MCC's Northport joins Sarawak short-sea carriers in mini alliance
  • Euroseas buys 4 feeder box ships from Euromar JV for US$25 million
  • Navya to set up plant in South Australia to make autonomous vehicles
  • TRAC Intermodal on US east and west coasts to meet rising chassis demand
  • New deal as Cargolux traffic now wholly handled by Emirates in Dubai
  • Atlas Air confirms DHL freighter lease to perform round the world delivery
  • Lufthansa, IAG Cargo, Air France KLM, Finnair enjoyed high August demand

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
  • CMA CGM outperforms the market with very strong operating & financial results in Q2 2017
  • Essence of "Both-to-Blame" Clause on the Contractual Obligations
  • India signs deal with JICA to upgrade Alang-Sosiya shipyards
  • SCI becomes first Indian company to reach six million deadweight tonnage
  • Ban lifted on exporting some varieties of pulses
  • India seen importing more edible oil
  • Chennai Customs Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2017-19
  • August exports see impressive 10.30 pc rise
  • Congratulations to the finalists & winners
  • MALA 2017 once again brings the fraternity together to salute excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Electric trucks for US deliveries
  • QCS receives AEO certificate and quality award
  • Ten years of service at WDC
  • Flying valuables around the world
  • New guide for handling reefers as NORs
  • More capacity for Oakland
  • Belgian air and sea cargo connection
  • Human Rights at Sea - CEO retiring
  • 30 new locomotives for European operations
  • Duss and Hamburg: just good friends
  • Tri-national test circuit for automated driving
  • XPO's last mile network expanding
  • Daikin hires expert for reefer department
  • Budapest: two conferences and new DHL facility
  • Rastatt - still not back to business as usual
  • Security programme rollout at US ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM bumps up profits and confirms mega ship order
  • UK ports remain apprehensive about Brexit impact
  • Norwegian ballast water equipment maker Oceansaver files for bankruptcy
  • MPC Container Ships starts with losses
  • South Korean shipbuilders seek lower steel prices
  • Morocco's Tangier Med plans global reach
  • JKL Partners recoups investment in Pan Ocean
  • Hyundai HI sells another manufacturing subsidiary

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Rates war or not, ocean volumes and load factors are falling as slack season looms
  • FMC chief Doyle applauds 'innovative' THE Alliance fund to prevent another Hanjin 'debacle'
  • Hi-tech solutions bring some joined-up thinking to air and sea
  • Shipping has 'collective blindness' and must improve its cyber security
  • Analysis: Hapag-Lloyd - a hungry Maersk may be waiting to pounce
  • Hurricanes, ELDs and capacity: perfect storm for haulage capacity crunch and rates boost?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM confirms order for nine 20,000 TEU box ships
  • Crowley sends 14 Jones Act tankers to Florida ports
  • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock books contracts worth $87.3 million
  • Ferry landings integral part of new NYC Ferry service
  • Koch brings first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel into Mexico
  • Carnival, Arisons and Miami Heat pledge $10 million for Irma relief
  • Small screw came loose, big ferry grounded
  • Cat has advanced new propulsion system in the works
  • Pioneering BWMS manufacturer files for bankruptcy

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • ABP chief executive James Cooper to resign
    ABP expects to appoint a successor in 2018
  • Low-sulphur fuel future will have consequences across the industry
    Lloyd's List Business Briefing speakers advise that careful preparation is the best way to mitigate expected risks
  • GasLog Partners buys a third LNG carrier from sponsor
    Another dropdown after the MLP raises cash distribution
  • CMA CGM in landmark order for 22,000 teu ships worth a potential $1.2bn
    The French line confirms order as it outperforms the industry in the second quarter, rounding off a busy few months...
  • TEN stays in profit despite tanker market slide
    Greek owner began 22 new period charters in first half as newbuilding odyssey winds to a close
  • Intra-Asia box rates war predicted
    Regional agreement to raise rates in the coming months could fall flat due to excess capacity, Drewry says
  • World Fuel Services readies industry for critical 2020 decisions
    Crunch time is approaching for many players in shipping to make critical choices for the future of their business in...
  • IMO approves updated guidance for bauxite shipping
    The updated guidance, which is likely to come into force in 2019, should help save lives at sea
  • How much to marry a willing bride?
    Cosco Shipping may have to up its game if PIL is to concede to be its next acquisition target
  • Daily Briefing
    Europe will suffer if it introduces Brexit trade barriers, warns UK trade minister
  • South Korean builders call for lower steel price to rival Chinese
    Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association says the country's steelmakers and shipbuilders must co-operate to survive
  • Flags flying high
    The top 10 to 20 dominant flag states enjoy a comfortable, if not insurmountable, cushion from their smaller counterparts
  • And finally - Last word from London International Shipping Week
    The lighter side of a week ricocheting between London events
  • Kugs das blog
    Life on the inside... the making of a maritime journalist
  • MPC Container Ships posts first half loss
    Oslo-listed group is in an expansion phase, having begun buying its fleet in April this year
  • China offshore wind a multibillion dollar market for shipping
    Beijing's thirst for green energy could bring shipping opportunities in transport, installation and maintenance
  • Will energy shipping come to an end?
    Despite burgeoning headlines about renewable energy and electric vehicles, demand for oil, gas and coal will not disappear in the...
  • Crowley deploys 18 product vessels to resupply hurricane-hit Florida
    Relief vessels will transport 2.75m barrels of gasoline and 500,000 barrels of diesel to major ports in the state
  • Oakland gets $1.8m in government grants for port security upgrades
    Oakland port to pay 25% of the $2.4m total cost of the security projects
  • The Alliance establishes $50m rainy day fund
    Contingency fund to act as first line of defence against insolvency by one of the members
  • Seadrill gets court approval to continue with business operations amid restructuring
    Approval allows company to continue paying its workers, suppliers and vendors as debt restructuring proceeds
  • Vigilance is vital over international sanctions breaches
    Companies must protect themselves from the fallout of any breaches in the wake of the delivery of Siemens' turbines to Moscow-annexed...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Rail pricing decider in US coastal port fight
  • CMA CGM confirms mega-ship order, swings to profit
  • Port Houston chassis tight post-Harvey
  • Trans-Pac spot rate rises overcome month-long stagnation
  • Amazon's logistics expansion gains momentum
  • India to reform port pricing to spur investment
  • Rhine Alpine shutdown sets back European container rail
  • Asia-Europe spot rate tumbles to 11-month low

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Greece strengthens class societies after oil spill
    Government boosts role at expense of its own bureaucracy after Agia Zoni II sinking.
  • Norway gets green light on change to tax refund scheme
    Owners operating deepsea vessels flying Norwegian colours now get full reimbursement of tax contributions for Norwegian and European seafarers
  • TEN reports result in line with consensus
    Tanker owner is focusing on the winter ahead as its second quarter performance held no surprises.
  • Two more United Ocean ships set to be sold
    Trustees of the collapsed Japanese owner United Ocean Group are set to sell two more bulkers shortly and the last kamsarmax ship could end up with Oslo-based Songa Bulk. The Tsuneishi built 81,000-dwt Ocean Liberty (built 2015) is set to have offers by next week and could possibly fetch some $24m. Is there a black swan in bulker recovery story? Arne Blystad-led Songa last month bought a siste
  • Sinopec sends first VLCC diesel cargo to Europe
    Chinese chartering giant books CoscoCS newbuilding for groundbreaking trip.
  • Teekay Tankers starts $45m share buyback
    New York-listed tanker owner reveals plans to repurchase Class A shares targeting increased liquidity.
  • GasLog drops down another LNGC for $186m
    GasLog Partners to make ninth acquisition from parent company.
  • Polaris sends VLOC for demolition
    South Korea's Polaris Shipping is selling an elderly former VLCC for demolition. Sources say the 261,000-dwt Stellar Cosmo (built 1992) has been sold for scrap in either India or in Pakistan for $423 per ldt or $17m. Polaris bought the ship as the VLCC Suzuka in March 2007 for $39.5m. The vessel is due for special survey. The company has a number of elderly VLOCs in its fleet, including the
  • Detained PSV to be auctioned off
    Scottish court clears sale of GOL's Malaviya Seven to pay crew wages.
  • Credit-Suisse tips products tanker upturn in 2018
    Slowing supply growth will help push rates up by at least one-fifth next year, analyst believes.
  • Migrants in limbo on DFDS ro-pax
    Tensions rise as group of 12 Africans kept on ship sailing between Turkey and Ukraine.
  • Burgess Marine opens new repair yard
    UK group teams with Portsmouth council for latest facility.
  • MPC Container Ships starts with a loss
    Oslo start-up hit by initial costs as it builds boxship fleet.
  • Boa Offshore seals financial restructuring
    Norwegian owner cuts loss after finalising debt extensions in downturn.
  • Skangas LNG bunker ship makes debut voyage
    Coralius brings fuel from Stavanger to Fredrikstad.
  • Seanergy still sees red despite revenue surge
    US-listed capsize owner says it has also regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Bulker banned for underpaying crew
    Australian Maritime Safety Authority says vessel was keeping two sets of wage accounts.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • CMA CGM thrives in Q2 2017
    CMA CGM recorded a net income of $219 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $129 million for last year's second...
  • Report: E-commerce causing airport infrastructure headaches
    E-commerce has increased cargo volumes to a point where some airports are questioning how to handle all the cargo. A panel at the Airforwa...
  • CWT Commodities U.S. office joins T. Parker Host, becomes Host Logistics
    The full staff of the U.S. office of logistics company CWT Commodities has joined Virginia-based terminal operator T. Parker Host to form H...
  • Australia bans Panama-flagged bulk carrier for underpaying crew
    A Panama-flagged bulk carrier has been barred from entering Australian ports for a year after the vessel was discovered keeping two sets of...
  • Ferreira succeeds Motsick as CEO of Catapult
    Freight rate management software provider Catapult International has named Virgil Ferreira as its new chief executive officer, the company ...
  • Port of Oakland to develop emergency ops center using FEMA grant
    The Port of Oakland will use $1.8 million in newly awarded federal Port Security Grant Program funding to help implement two new port secur...
  • Container yard expansion continues at the Port of Felixstowe
    The construction contract for the next expansion phase at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick Limited,...
  • New Jersey firm fined $400,000 for export violation
    The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) this week imposed a $400,000 civil penalty against Barrington, N.J.-bas...
  • Additional firms sanctioned for ties to Iran
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday designated 11 more entities and individuals for engaging...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
  • Asia Aframax rates at four-month high on increase in trading volumes
    The Aframax market in Asia rose to the key Worldscale w100 level for the first time in four months Friday on an increase in trading volumes, sources said.
  • Istanbul bunker prices approach nine-month high amid tight barge availability
    Bunker fuel prices at Istanbul, Turkey, rose to its highest point in almost eight months Friday amid tight access to barges.
  • First Mexico private marine fuel terminal further cracks Pemex monopoly
    Mexico's transportation fuels market took another step towards liberalization as the first private marine terminal in the country, in the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz, has started operations.
  • NYMEX products rally as crude remains on cusp of $50/b
    Refined product futures led the oil complex higher Friday, giving a lift to crude, which has moved toward the upper end of the recent trading range as the demand outlook turns bullish.
  • NWE bunker price highs driven by gains in Brent
  • Malta bunker fuel values surpasses two-year high on strong benchmark
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to publish LNG bunker posting in Vancouver from Oct 2
  • South Korea's Hanyu to expand tanker fleet to 20 by 2025
    It also plans to expand bunker trading in Singapore to include cargo and ex-wharf.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Oil ticks down amid profit-taking
  • Nigeria won't join OPEC cuts until output stabilizes further -- minister
    Nigerian output has grown sharply in the past few months due to relative calm in the Niger Delta, as militants attacks have fallen sharply.
  • ULCC TI Europe enters drydock as Unipec's time charter draws to a close
    The 442,000 dwt and 2002 built, TI Europe is owned by Euronav which says on its website that the vessel was on time charter until August 22, 2017.
  • US Secretary of State Tillerson urges China, Russia to take action against N Korea
    -China meets most of N Korea's oil needs: Tillerson -UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on N Korea Friday

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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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