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BRIEFS
September 25, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 4.6pc to US$734/TEU, off 6.4pc to USWC
  • MSC, Hapag-Lloyd revamp MED-ECSA service
  • MSC to take up 2nd 11,000 TEU Seaspan newbuild on 17-year charter
  • No crisis coming in container shipping: CMA CGM's boss Rodolphe Saade
  • HMM stands alone in failing to secure higher rates in Q2
  • Spike in larger marine insurance claims worldwide
  • Maersk looks to provide end-to-end supply chain services in India
  • Deeper port needed in Yangon to become a logistics hub in Asia
  • GAC announces key IT appointments to drive strategy
  • Hong Kong authorities investigate near miss at HKIA
  • International cargo demand drives Asian airlines' growth
  • Panalpina wraps up acquisition of Air Connection in Kenya's perishables market

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
  • Asia-ECSA spot rates drop driven by capacity injections
  • SARJAK crowned 'NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment' at MALA 2017 for sixth consecutive year
  • Coal imports down
  • Haldia Dock Complex bags two National Safety Awards
  • DHL Express announces 2018 rate adjustments
  • NITI Aayog & IRF Geneva sign Statement of Intent to cooperate in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Call for reinstating duty drawback rates
  • Finance Ministry clarifies on blockage of working capital of exporters post-GST
  • New duty drawback rates notified
  • Notification regarding GST rate for branded cereal, pulses & flour
  • Steps being taken to boost exports
  • Foreign Trade Policy scheduled to be revised soon-A challenge to the new Minister of Commerce & Industry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CSX restores service in Florida
  • On track with 10,000th locomotive order
  • Action on all fronts at Noerpel
  • IT twins' new responsibilities at GAC
  • NYK opts for IoT technology
  • Intrepid delivers second B747-8F to ABC
  • New rail logistics concepts coming soon for Westphalia
  • Delays in France from today
  • Bolloré inaugurates new hub
  • New CFO for Latin America at BDP International
  • Four new Unilode repair centres
  • UK: new rail depot replaces 10,000 trucks
  • Circle carries message of hope to Romania
  • New capacity busts rates on Europe-Asia trade lane
  • 4 + 40 new Dreamliners ordered by JAL and Turkish
  • Tiaca welcomes new board members from Africa and Asia

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • China's Minsheng plans to expand shipping portfolio
  • Japanese iron ore import trade gets new type of bulker
  • IMS Group buys assets of failed Oceansaver
  • DEME ship grab thwarted by Basque police at LaNaval shipyard
  • Singapore starts discussions on biofuel use in shipping
  • HMM's containers relabelled
  • Ex-banker Elias Sakellis joins Borealis Maritime
  • Iain Ross replaces Oscar Spieler as Golar LNG CEO
  • KDB's new chief defends DSME bailout
  • Brightoil offers nine-month forward contracts on bunkering platform
  • Catastrophic hurricane strike on Puerto Rico hits shipping

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • First direct threat to jobs as Schiphol cargo flight slot cuts begin to bite
  • New arguments for and against use of longer semi-trailers on UK roads
  • Asia-Europe spot rates still under pressure as slack season looms
  • Gatemore stumps up £2m to help push DX Group back into the black
  • Analysis: to IPO or not to IPO, that is the question for CMA CGM
  • Port of Virginia aims to have channels deeper and wider than LA
  • Freight start-up Flexport soars from 'unsexy' to $800m valuation

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • Trump targets ports, shipping in new North Korea sanctions
  • Saga Cruises orders second ship at Meyer Werft
  • Songa Bulk sells a Supramax, buys a Capesize
  • Evac names new President, Offshore and Merchant
  • Samsung Heavy develops new LNG FSRU regas system

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • Daily Briefing
    Power play, politics, and prickly personalities
  • Ocean Rig emerges from restructuring
    George Economou-led drilling company back 'on a firm footing'
  • Egypt looks to Africa's deep south to solve grain import pressures
    Shipping and politics are brought together by grain in Egypt, where pressure on availability of arable land and on prices...
  • VLGC rates hold on to recent gains as US exports return to normality
    Earnings should see a recovery into 2018 and 2019, says DNB
  • Singapore seeks global talent to bolster maritime status
    Authorities required to also continue to ramp up efforts to bring more Singaporeans into the maritime sector, says industry advisory...
  • More spot rate sorrow for carriers
    Latest SCFI shows transpacific and Asia-Europe rates losing ground
  • Polaris confirms orders for 10 VLOCs from HHI
    Final contract likely to be signed within the month, says spokesperson for South Korean shipowner
  • Samsung Heavy Industries in talks with MSC over 22,000 teu newbuilds
    Shipyard source says SHI negotiating to build six of 11 ultra large boxships for MSC, with Greek shipping line confirming...
  • Pilot cutters at Australia's Jackson and Botany ports to be hit by strike next week
    Industrial action related to ongoing negotiations over a replacement enterprise agreement for union workers in Sydney
  • Shipping may gain from Mexico grain pain
    Bulker owners are best positioned to benefit from changing Nafta regulations that could create new demand
  • Höegh's St'hle: Bullish strategy has been vindicated
    Sveinung Støhle goes long on emerging economies and puts his money where his mouth is
  • Rotterdam port and city authorities unveil blockchain field lab
    Port and city officials will jointly finance BlockLab
  • European ports ask EU for more infrastructure funding
    Over $900bn needed to complete the core component of the Trans-European Transport Network by 2030
  • US tightens sanctions against North Korea
    Donald Trump's executive order gives US Treasury expanded authority to limit North Korean economic activity including that of ports and...
  • LR tanker markets still bullish on Harvey and floating storage
    MRs recover in Atlantic with Mediterranean strength but may slow down in Pacific

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • In spite of CSX pledge, intermodal shippers say service woes persist
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates drop on new loader capacity
  • US intermodal rail automation faces steep challenges
  • TOTE obtains Honolulu terminal for planned Hawaii service
  • Fines, disruption follow in wake of Log-In accident
  • India exporters get month reprieve on RFID sealing tags
  • Russian shipper fears grow of increased port tariffs
  • Weak demand saps Asia-Europe rates ahead of Golden Week

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • Phone call to report crash led to second tanker hit
    US report finds Reederei Nord master distracted as aframax hit side again.
  • Arctic sticks a buy on Scorpio Bulkers with dividend ahead
    Analyst Andreas Wikborg believes owner will be at the head of the peer group when payouts resume.
  • Songa Bulk confirms cape buy as supramax is shipped out
    Songa Bulk is booking a $2m profit on selling the 59,000-dwt Songa Marlin (built 2009) at the same time as it confirmed the addition of a third capesize. The Songa Marlin has gone to an undisclosed buyer for $13.85m. It was bought last December from Japan's Kambara Kisen for $11.85m. TradeWinds reported yesterday that Songa was closing in on the purchase of the 181,300-dwt Cape Claudine (buil
  • Hanjin Heavy strike fears 'unwarranted'
    Analyst says new tanker orders likely to persuade staff from walking out.
  • DFDS spends $69m on bond buyback
    Danish ro-ro group launched repurchase after increasing profit.
  • Incat plots Tasmanian ferry service
    Tasmanian yard wants to build ship for mainland run by the end of 2019.
  • Bergen Group merges with offshore unit
    Norwegian maritime services group simplifying its structure.
  • Technomar takes two more bulkers
    Greek bulker and containership owner Technomar Shipping continues to expand its fleet and has acquired two Chinese-built panamax bulkers from German interests. Sources say Technomar is buying the Jiangsu-built 79,000-dwt Selandia (built 2011) and Burgia (built 2010). A price of $26.7m en bloc is mentioned. Technomar managers were not available to comment on the information. The price appears
  • Polarcus plucks survey contract in Asia Pacific
    Oslo-listed owner to carry out 3D broadband work in fourth quarter.
  • Danske Bank analyst downgrades Frontline amid cloudy forecast
    A somber outlook for the tanker market has led Danske Bank to downgrade shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline. Anders Karlsen, a veteran analyst who returned to the bank this summer, has dropped the tanker giant from buy to sell. He has also set a lower target price of NOK 39 ($4.6) per share for the Oslo and New York-listed shipowner. Karlsen replacing Roed at Danske Bank It came as Danske r
  • Lukoil selling Litasco as it fights Palmali suit
    Russian oil group to offload trading and chartering arm facing $2bn tanker claim.
  • Subsea 7 bosses share $24m in stock options
    Incentive plan sees CEO Cahuzac and others share in performance hand-out.
  • Toda Kisen orders LPG double
    Japanese owner opts for Sasaki Zosen for gas fleet expansion.
  • Maersk Line seals $200m US military deal
    Contract could see Norfolk-based firm manage seven ro-ro vessels for up to five-and-a-half years.
  • Singapore plans biofuels pilot project
    BHP and GoodFuels to collaborate on green fuel study with support of Maritime Port Authority.
  • Malaria kills two aboard Greek bulker
    Panamanian and Filipino reported dead despite valiant efforts of South African rescue services.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • Euroports expands, upgrades Antwerp sugar shipping terminal
    Netherlands-based port terminal operator Euroports has finished the renovation of its dedicated sugar terminal in Antwerp, Belgium, just in...
  • Port of Corpus Christi still under restrictions from Hurricane Harvey
    The Port of Corpus Christi is still operating under restrictions nearly a month after Hurricane Harvey , according to the U.S. Coast Guard....
  • Ports closed, cargo delayed as Hurricane Maria causes widespread destruction in Puerto Rico
    Hurricane Maria has devastated the island of Puerto Rico, making landfall on the U.S. territory just weeks after Hurricane Irma skirted the...
  • OECD data adds fuel to NAFTA origin rules debate
    Newly released data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has allowed U.S. Commerce Department analysts to ...
  • Port of Virginia makes headway on channel expansion plans
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially backed a rough draft plan to deepen the Port of Virginia's main shipping channel from 50 fe...
  • SCFI declines 5%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 5 percent since last Friday's reading of 774.60 to a read...
  • UPS aircraft mechanics request release from mediated contract negotiations
    Approximately 1,300 employees who maintain UPS' air fleet filed a new request with the National Mediation Board (NMB) Thursday, asking to b...
  • WTO raises 2017 growth forecast as global trade accelerates
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upgraded the estimate for growth in world merchandise trade volume in 2017 to 3.6 percent, up from t...
  • Port of Portland to upgrade marine terminal security systems
    Oregon's Port of Portland plans to use a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. government to upgrade marine terminal security systems, the port...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
  • FEATURE: How should US determine Strategic Petroleum Reserve size?
    After administration pushes selloff, Secretary Perry backs SPR, Import cover no longer seen as proper metric for size, Changing risks, shale's unclear path underscores stockpile need.
  • RUSSIA DATA: August fuel oil exports down 20.3% on year at 3.01 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in August fell 20.3% on the year to 3.01 million mt.
  • Singapore 380 CST cash differentials at three-month high on tight supply
    Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differentials rose to a three-month high Friday.
  • Istanbul bunkers reach nine-month high over Novorossiisk
    S&P Global Platts assessed 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil at the Turkish port at $350/mt delivered Thursday, a $5/mt rise on the day and its highest since January 17.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Iran's ultra-light crude exports to Asia set to remain strong in Q4
    - South Korea eyes 250,000 b/d of South Pars condensate in Q4 - South Pars condensate still seen cheaper than rival Qatari grades
  • OPEC/non-OPEC committee to discuss exports monitoring mechanism
    - Not all members on board with tracking exports for compliance - Kuwaiti minister says it's too early to consider extending cuts - Novak sees current oil price between $50-$60/b as 'fairly good'
  • FACTBOX: What happens to Iran sanctions freeze if Trump wants to leave deal
    - Congress or White House could reimpose Iran oil sanctions - Analysts debate impact of US-only sanctions on oil market - Iranian crude could again shift to Asia, away from Europe

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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