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BRIEFS
September 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput dips 1.7pc to 1.8m TEU in August
  • HK's high property prices hinder port expansion, official says
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates by US$300/TEU from NE Asia to OZ
  • Overcapacity fears from new ULCVs unfounded, says Alphaliner
  • Much improved charter market, but mega ships pose lasting danger
  • DCT Gdansk receives first direct US military armoured brigade to Poland
  • Beijing starts banning American recyclable scrap imports
  • Yang Ming deploys DNV GL's ECO Insight data monitoring system
  • Flower and perishable logistics conferences to be held in Nairobi
  • K+N unveils new logistics solution for lithium batteries for electric vehicles
  • Qatar Airways Cargo starts freighter services to Pittsburgh
  • DHL Express opens 60,000 square metres of warehousing at Budapest Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • "K" Line continues to be selected as an Index Component Participant of Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index
  • Bengal Tiger Line & Jediv Cargo Management facilitate carriage of over-length project cargo in container
  • Constructive dialogue on more efficient handling of inland container shipping leads to action plan at Rotterdam port
  • Econship launches Econ App at 9th Foundation Day celebration
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers
  • Khimji Ramdas delivers rig & accessories in Oman
  • SCFI Asia-Northern Europe spot rates down
  • SCI observing 'Swachhta hi Sewa' Abhiyan
  • UK freight forwarders to soon get updated trading conditions
  • US FMC authorises The Alliance to establish contingency fund
  • Procedure to be followed for import under DEEC/EPCG Scheme
  • Exports again rise, but labour-intensive sectors a worry
  • Premier Futsal League 2017 kicks off

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Celebrating 50,000th covered hopper wagon
  • Europa launches money back express service
  • Milestone reached in Kaikoura rail rebuild
  • Milestone in Zim's southern China hub
  • New owner for Greek rail operator
  • Banking on reefer business: Hapag Lloyd
  • Customs and export expert joins North Point
  • Distribution centre opening next month
  • Airbus to the rescue after Irma
  • New shuttle connecting Belgium and Austria
  • CMA CGM on the crest of a wave
  • IFLN establishes new global projects network
  • From CWT Commodities (USA) to Host Logistics
  • Atlas Air flying for DHL
  • Egyptian pedigree horses to Europe again
  • TFG Transfracht inducts Pahnke into management

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Marine uncertainty threatens insurers' ability to operate
  • Disruption is coming, marine insurers warned
  • Hurricane losses 'potentially a game changer' for marine insurers
  • A look back at London International Shipping Week 2017
  • Technological advances promise cheaper maritime internet
  • Koch books VLCCs for long periods
  • MOL expands wood chip shipping business
  • STX O&S and sub-contractor fined USD60,000 over fatal blast
  • Samsung HI and others face USD33 million penalty for delayed LNG ships
  • Yangzijiang disposes of warehousing subsidiary

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • CMA CGM 'outperforms the industry' as Q2 profits hit $227m
  • XPO Logistics Europe appoints Malcom Wilson as new CEO, while Richard Cawston becomes MD Europe supply chain
  • Intra-Asia air cargo trades set for bumper peak season, says forwarder
  • Vietnam signs up to ratify international TIR haulage convention
  • Florida forwarders begin picking up the pieces, but trucks are in short supply
  • Saudi Arabia to seek bidders for 1,000-mile Red Sea-Gulf railway
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Hapag Lloyd orders 7,700 new reefer containers as demand grows
  • MEPs give international flights respite from EU carbon fees until 2021
  • ABP CEO James Cooper announces it's time to step down

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Hurricane relief efforts demonstrate NSC's capabilities
  • Wärtsilä launches a new tug portfolio
  • Canadian Coast Guard ship gets speeding ticket
  • Eastern awarded OPC Long Lead Time Material contract
  • DP World to buy Dubai Maritime City and Drydocks World
  • SeaOne inks LOI with Sembcorp Marine for large CGL carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • Handysize bulkers see earnings at five-month high
    Grains trade revised up
  • DP World announces dual Dubai maritime acquisitions
    Port operator agrees $450m deal for Maritime World and Drydocks World
  • Say what you mean: Drive to standardise port jargon aims to cut inefficiencies
    The Port of Rotterdam will pilot the use of new global definitions this year
  • ICS and BIMCO call for decarbonisation after 2050
    Shipowners reject binding commitments for emissions reductions
  • London shipping week focuses on mega trends
    Shorter and sharper next time
  • Daily Briefing
    China's offshore wind is now a multibillion dollar shipping market
  • Scorpio Tankers books $33m transaction costs for Navig8 merger
    Product tanker giant slides into second-quarter loss but is poised to redeploy Navig8 ships to in-house pools next month
  • Sembcorp Marine signs letter of intent to build compressed gas liquid carriers
    Vessels will sail on trade routes between the US and South America
  • Last Word: Team Liscr braves the elements for charity
    The Liberian Registry team came seventh in the Oscar Dragon Boat Race, held in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Polaris to replace converted VLOCs with newbuilds
    Company decides to renew fleet following the loss of Stellar Daisy earlier this year
  • Last year was toughest for shipping since 1990, says Clarksons Research head
    But hopes for world economy underpin recovery perspective
  • Lines battle to keep ocean freight rates buoyant
    Little sign of pre-Golden Week spike in demand as lines prepare for a difficult Q4, but analysts believe a rates...
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands reefer fleet
    UASC merger prompts 7,700 unit order to meet growing demand for refrigerated cargo
  • Ocean Rig gets Cayman court approval to begin debt restructuring
    Company now awaiting US hearing to proceed with debt restructuring plans
  • Teekay Tankers looks to buy back up to $45m in shares
    Company also seeking approval from key stakeholder to carry out share issuance
  • Hyundai Heavy faces tough road ahead despite order increase
    Labour dispute has led to delivery delays and quality issues
  • Korea's national shipping consortium appoints chairman
    Jung Tae-soon, chief executive of Sinokor Merchant Marine, has taken up the post
  • Can Japan three move towards ONE in dry bulk too?
    Trade data sharing move may lead to more barriers coming down between the former intense rivals, which also have similar...
  • JES net profit surges on waiver of payables to units
    Company still seeking a viable business model after recent acquisition plans were scrapped
  • Difficult conditions prevail for cargo market
    Premiums were 6% lower last year, says IUMI cargo committee chairman Nick Derrick
  • Yangzijiang offloads logistics unit as part of cost-cutting measures
    Warehousing company to be offloaded for $76,000
  • Global marine premiums fell 9% in 2016, IUMI told
    Part of the deterioration attributed to a stronger US dollar
  • DP World opts not to renew port contract in Indonesia
    Terminal operator disappointed by renewal terms offered by Indonesian authorities
  • Marine insurance on cusp of digital transformation
    Sector must 'transform business model', says IUMI president Dieter Berg
  • Hurricanes will hurt marine insurers, IUMI head warns
    Big hits expected from Harvey and Irma

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • US container trade growth forecast downgraded
  • US Ex-Im Bank backers urge quick action on nominees
  • India-Bangladesh rail service to cut Chittagong congestion
  • Cosco temporarily diverting cargo away from Prince Rupert
  • Indian ports pursue integrated container-tracking network
  • Limited success shows loss of GRI importance

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NYSE scrubs NADL listing from big board
    Move comes after John Fredriksen-led parent firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • Scorpio: Harvey helping rebalance markets
    UPDATE: JP Morgan lowers estimates for third quarter based on spot bookings, but hopes for 2018 recovery.
  • IUMI sees more falls in cargo premiums
    Declines come as head of insurance organisations warns of 'shake-up' in marine underwriting.
  • Clarksons Research: OSV sentiment 'fragile'
    Market may have bottomed out, broker says, but 1,800 ships remain in layup.
  • Diana Shipping earns better rate on panamax
    Athens-based shipowner sees year-on-year gain for ship's hire amid improving dry bulk rates.
  • DP World makes double $405m move
    Dubai-based terminal operator acquires 100% of repair yard Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City.
  • Wolber takes top job at Crystal Cruises
    Disney man replaces Edie Rodriguez, who has a new project lined up.
  • Cocaine found on Danaos ship in Peru
    Greek vessel underway again after bags of drugs discovered by crew at Ilo.
  • Libya intercepts Albanian cargoship
    Coastguard seizes Envi I on suspicion of smuggling construction materials.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees red in second quarter
    Emanuele Lauro-led company reports bigger than expected loss as tough market conditions persist.
  • SeaBird raising $13m in share sale
    Restructured offshore owner wants more cash in the bank.
  • Agia Zoni II clean-up response "disgraceful"
    Authorities and insurer under fire following slick from sunken Greek tanker.
  • DP World pulls out of Indonesia
    Dissatisfied terminal operator decides not to renew the operating contract for Surabaya.
  • South Korean yards tipped for profit miss
    Major shipbuilders weakened by higher costs in third quarter.
  • Sinokor Merchant Marine snaps up VLCC
    South Korean shipowner continues to stalk secondhand markets.
  • Sembcorp clinches order for SeaOne CGL ships
    Singapore yard to build more pioneering vessels for Texas owner.
  • SCI confirms deal for BW VLGC
    Indian owner makes large gas carrier debut with acquisition of BW Vision.
  • Korean yards fighting steel price rise
    Big three shipbuilders in talks with Posco and others over costs.
  • CMA CGM confirms 22,000-teu boxship order
    French liner giant gives greenlight for newbuilds as it reports a return to profit in second quarter.
  • Ezion plans second bondholder meeting
    Singapore offshore vessel operator looks to update bondholders on latest refinancing proposals.
  • Apeejay snaps up panamax bulker
    Indian-based shipowner raids the secondhand market to pick up veteran gearless vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • NASA awards space cargo handling contract to Leidos Innovations
    Leidos Innovations Corp. has won a cargo handling contract from NASA to provide pressurized cargo packing and unpacking for the Internation...
  • DP World will not renew Indonesia terminal contract
    Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has announced it will not renew its operating contract for PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS) in I...
  • U.K. releases code of practice for maritime cyber security
    The U.K. is asking vessels to use better practices in maritime cyber security, according to Transport Minister Lord Callanan. The Departme...
  • Cargo demand rises for European airlines in August
    European airlines saw record levels of cargo demand in August, with Europe's largest cargo carrier, Lufthansa, and Finnair seeing the bigge...
  • Union Pacific restructures marketing and sales organization
    Union Pacific is redesigning its marketing and sales organization "to align with evolving customer needs," the Class I railway revealed Fri...
  • Idaho potatoes bound for Japan
    The Japanese government will allow the import of U.S. chipping potatoes from Idaho, marking the end of an 11-year ban on these shipments fr...
  • Celadon divests flatbed division
    Indianapolis-based trucking and logistics company Celadon Group, Inc. has finalized the disposition of substantially all assets associated ...
  • U.S. files asset forfeiture lawsuit against California aluminum producer
    The U.S. Justice Department has filed a complaint against California-based Perfectus Aluminum Inc, alleging the company illegally imported ...
  • Trump nominates full Ex-Im Bank board slate
    President Trump on Sept. 15 announced three more nominations to serve as U.S. Export-Import Bank board members. Along with two previously ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex mixed as crude struggles to break higher
    NYMEX October crude topped $50/b, but was unable to hold above that mark, settling Monday at $49.91/b, up 2 cents. ICE November Brent fell 14 cents to $55.48/b.
  • Bunker trader OceanConnect expands UK supply operation
    OceanConnect will use the 300 dwt barge Armador II to deliver marine gasoil between Ipswich and Dover
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Iraq's AISSOT makes first delivery of bunker fuel at Basra
    Targets bunker sales volume of 200,000 mt/month across Basra, Khor Al-Zubair and Umm Qasr over the next two years.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: BW Group's Ten, Kristensen swap seats in Singapore, Copenhagen
    The reshuffling comes soon after Kurt Miao in the clean chartering desk in Singapore left to join Zenrock Commodities Trading.
  • Wartsila unveils new eco-friendly, fuel efficient tug designs in Singapore
    "We believe that new tugs will in future rely more and more on battery and hybrid propulsion," the company said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Tom Wolber appointed president & CEO of Crystal Cruises
    Tom Wolber succeeds Edie Rodriguez.
  • FUTURES: Crude stable amid lack of fresh cues
  • Bunker supplier Brightoil launches new online trading platform
    New platform will help reduce bunker fuels costs too, company says.

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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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