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BRIEFS
September 27, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL adds NY and drops Panama port call to boost ECX1 service
  • UK hires KPMG to help boost exports from the Midlands to China
  • Box throughput at NWSA ports continues to rise in August
  • Taiwan Navigation places US$51m order for 2 bulk carriers from Japan
  • Hutchison Ports Pakistan breaks national vessel handling record
  • FNS launches strategy to seize greater market share in Gulf
  • Polaris Shipping about to sign deal with HHI for 10 VLOCs
  • Cyber attack on TNT costs FedEx US$300m in lost operating income
  • Aqua-tools hires new business development manager
  • DHL Express to raise rates for HK and Macau by 4.9pc
  • Union fears jobs losses with Cargolux JV with China's HNCA
  • UPS aircraft maintenance workers seek to exit mediated contract talks

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Ashish Pednekar takes charge as Chairman of FFFAI
  • Shipping confidence continues to edge upwards
  • Transition from specialised operators to reefer containership operators seen gaining momentum
  • JNPT wins Container Port of the Year & Newsmaker of the Year awards at MALA 2017
  • Kandla Port Trust renamed 'Deendayal Port Trust'
  • Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal strengthens connectivity to the Gulf & West Africa with new weekly service
  • FIEO lauds Ministry of Finance initiatives to resolve problems of exporters

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Operating together in the Maghreb
  • Artwork to China - not coals to Newcastle
  • Aviation priorities for Caribbean reconstruction
  • Landstar Metro - new player in Mexico
  • Laurels for Lauren for commitment to Ex-Im Bank
  • Bureau Veritas joins new GIA initiative
  • First jumbo train departs Cardiff
  • New CEO for Jacksonville Port Authority
  • New reefer index launched by Drewry
  • Asian air cargo growth continues
  • Highways England prolongs pact with XPO
  • STLC purchasing massive batch of wagons
  • Aid for Puerto Rico flowing in on Crowley vessels
  • Qatar Airways adds cargo capacity
  • 3Gtms creates new Emea leadership position
  • PD Ports nets contract with bike maker
  • New blocktrain connects Belgium and Italy

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Brightening economic prospects power shipping confidence to three-year high
  • Fincantieri snaps up new Cunard vessel as it waits for STX France deal
  • Korea Line Corporation orders more than 15,000 containers for SM Line
  • IMO promises to act over fraudulent ship registrations
  • Seoul spearheads multisector project to build LNG-fuelled bulk carrier
  • Polaris Shipping books 10 VLOCs at Hyundai HI
  • Samsung HI confirms MSC's container ship orders
  • Singapore's FueLNG completes first commercial LNG bunkering

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Atlas dispute with pilots threatens to hit new heights as peak season looms
  • 'Governments must get behind drive for safer packing of containers'
  • U-turn by Qatar Airways Cargo on 'too risky' B747-8 freighter
  • P&I clubs open qualification programme to correspondents network
  • Ocean carriers increasingly targeting better-paying reefer containers
  • Alibaba about to build massive logistics network
  • White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems
  • Driverless trucks will be (mostly) great
  • Airfreight rate rises - is the process out of date?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Passed over for promotion, Pacific Fleet commander will retire
  • HHI books very large order for Very Large Ore Carriers
  • GAO reports on USCG polar icebreaker plans
  • Navy takes delivery of LCS 9
  • Former Keppel Shipyard exec faces corruption charges
  • Metal Shark to build more cats for NYC Ferry
  • Samsung Heavy books order for six MSC mega box ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Kremlin in ice-class, LNG-fuelled tanker drive
    Backed by state financing, Russian yard to build five aframaxes for Rosneft and Sovcomflot with HHI assistance
  • 'We're back on the map', says Cyprus shipping minister
    As he nears the end of his term, Marios Demetriades is proud of the growth seen in the island's maritime...
  • Cyprus' banks dip their toes in the water
    Two of Cyprus' revitalised banks have serious plans to make a first mark in ship finance
  • Providing the climate for marine cover
    High-flying new marine insurer American Hellenic Hull picks Cyprus as a base
  • Cyprus' bulker-dominated fleet enjoys new repute
    However, the thorny issue of the Turkish ports embargo will have to be settled if the flag is to compete...
  • From Cutty Sark to E-Ship 1
    Slow but promising steps taken in using renewables as marine propulsion
  • Cyprus aims at perfect pitch for shipping
    New status for maritime administration underlines the importance given to the industry
  • Angelicoussis poised to order four newcastlemaxes at SWS
    Project is at letter of intent stage but tipped to go ahead
  • Sinotrans Shipping and Pacific Basin shares tumble amid cautious dry bulk sentiment
    Analysts have warned about potential decline in iron ore trade due to China's environmental clampdown
  • BHP sees extra steel demand from China's Belt and Road Initiative
    Mining giant expects China's peak steel production in the middle of the next decade
  • Trading houses in the frame to drive a wave of fresh tanker orders
    VLCC rates rebound with Middle East-Japan trade topping $16,000 per day
  • China's crackdown on pollution threatens to cast a cloud over capesizes
    Beijing's halt on major public construction projects is likely to affect the demand for seaborne iron ore
  • Hadjioannou family buys first cape for Alassia fleet
    Brokers report that Orion Reederei's 2011-built Rugia comes with time charter attached
  • Daily Briefing
    China's overseas ambitions disrupting hydrocarbon trade flows
  • Hapag-Lloyd scraps three of UASC's older boxships
    Move is part of strategy of maintaining a modern fleet and follows merger with United Arab Shipping Co
  • ICTSI inks deals to manage Papua New Guinea ports
    Philippines group's local units seal 25-year contracts for the operation of Motukea and Lae ports
  • Ports urged to share data to optimise supply chain operations
    Industry still stuck on the notion that operational data should be proprietary, says International Association of Ports and Harbours' Bruce...
  • Harvey's lessons for tanker markets
    Climate change events such as recent storms in the US Gulf highlight risk elements in oil and gas shipping
  • Safmarine appoints new Korea head
    Lee Hyung-jin will replace Ahn So-yeon, who has been appointed as the head of customer service for Maersk Korea
  • China Navigation explores low-tech sustainable shipping solution in South Pacific islands
    Small wind-powered cargo vessel's design based on traditional Micronesian drua sailboat
  • Hyundai Heavy wins $800m Polaris order for 10 VLOCs
    Deal to build 325,000 dwt very large ore carriers is the largest HHI has clinched in five years
  • Samsung Heavy lands $986m order from MSC for six 22,000 teu containerships
    The indicative price of more than $160m apiece suggests MSC will be paying considerably more than CMA CGM for similar-sized...
  • MISC exits the tank terminal business
    Malaysian shipowner accepts $45.9m for 45% stake in Centralised Terminals, which will then cease to be a joint venture

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Prince Rupert port congestion ebbing
  • ILA renews push for South Atlantic port jobs
  • BCOs heading into new service contracting reality
  • Interim CEO and lobbyist takes full reins of Jaxport
  • Importers warned closed Chinese factories may never reopen
  • DP World attracts another MSC service to JNPT
  • Rocketing Asian air cargo propels industry recovery

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • BHP sees China's steel output running strong
    Mining giant says the infrastructure initiative to tie together many countries will mean extended growth in steel.
  • GTT calls time out for latest LNG membrane
    Primary supplier of gas ship cargo holds is talking to customers about product delays and options.
  • US denies Puerto Rico Jones Act waivers
    Request for another series of waivers to US cabotage laws comes as territory faces massive resupply efforts.
  • Rosneft and Sovcomflot ink deal for LNG-fuelled aframaxes
    Russian owner will operate tankers placed by oil trading titan at Zvezda shipyard.
  • Carnival's earnings beat, upbeat on 2018
    Miami-based cruise giant says hurricanes to impact earnings, but overall growth continues unabated.
  • Norways' Skagen gets piece of Golar LNG
    Stavanger-based investment manager joins major US fund managers in taking stake in LNG vessel owner.
  • More wind work for Eidesvik Offshore
    Norwegian owner fixes large OSV to Adwen for five months.
  • North Korean ships 'hiding behind' Fiji flag
    Pacific nations scouring registers after Fiji cries foul.
  • Diamond Offshore lines up drillship double
    US owner spurns Korea to head to China for fleet expansion
  • Former Keppel exec charged with corruption
    Ex-yard procurement officer facing 395 counts of bribery and fraud.
  • CMA CGM fixes Seaspan ship on three year time charter
    French line said to have hired former Hanjin vessel on long-term contract.
  • CSET buoyed by $54m of subsidies
    World's biggest tanker owner banking cash from scrapping and retrofitting.
  • Maersk Line plans to scrap fire-hit vessel
    Danish giant is preparing to send Maersk Pembroke for demolition.
  • D'Amico International Shipping in leaseback with Sole fund
    Marco Fiori says latest deal brings liquidity needed to complete newbuilding programme.
  • Fuel lightered from grounded Atlantic
    Vessel can now be removed from rocks off Sweden, coast guard says.
  • Angelicoussis turns to dry with newcastlemax order in China
    Greek owner takes his 2017 investment in newbuildings to $750m with SWS deal.
  • EOL wins court protection for restructuring
    Singapore high court insulates offshore shipowner from legal action.
  • Wilson Sons facing rate cuts and suspensions
    Brazilian owner renegotiating PSV contracts with Petrobras in downturn.
  • Samsung snares giant boxship series
    South Korean yard appears not to have missed out on big boxship deal after all.
  • David Landgrebe leaving Ernst Russ
    Director to pursue other projects after helping restructure German asset manager.
  • Downing buys into Braemar Shipping Services
    London-based investor becomes one of top five shareholders in shipbroker.
  • Fincantieri close to taking over STX France
    France and Italy near deal to resolve row over French shipyard.
  • DSME to offload block unit DSSW
    Restructuring Korean yard continues to offload non-core businesses.
  • HHI confirms $800m Polaris VLOC order
    Yard to build 10 bulkers for domestic owner, its biggest deal in five years.
  • Some vessels won't be able to fit scrubbers
    Space constraints to leave some ships with limited options, while potential for delay to legislation is ruled out.
  • Miner's views mixed about online chartering
    But they are agreed that technology could make the whole process more efficient.
  • Closed shipyards only in "lay-up"
    ABS executive says it will not take much to restart facilities that were previously shut down.
  • US hurricanes forecast to boost MISC
    However, shipowner's US Gulf lightering activities have been impacted by adverse weather.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • TransForce acquires Driving Ambition
    Alexandria, Va.-based TransForce, Inc., a workforce management firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of Dr...
  • OCEAN Alliance adds NY-NJ to ECX1 port rotation
    OOCL is adding the Port of New York and New Jersey to its East Coast Express 1 port rotation, the container transport company announced Sep...
  • Yusen breaks ground on first 'future-ready' warehouse in Singapore
    Yusen Logistics held a groundbreaking ceremony for what it calls its first "future-ready" warehouse in Tuas, Singapore on Sept. 20. The ne...
  • Executive Moves: project44 and Worldwide Express
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock project44 makes additions to its sales and engineering teams, and Worldwide Express hires chief technology ...
  • Atlas Air Worldwide accuses Teamsters of illegal work slowdown
    Two of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings' subsidiaries - Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. - are seeking a preliminary injunct...
  • DP Cargo UK pilots 'jumbo' freight train
    DB Cargo UK, the British freight rail operation of Germany's Deutsche Bahn, successfully piloted a 660 meter-long "jumbo" train of 34 wagon...
  • Report: Insured losses from Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean could reach $85b
    Industry insured losses for Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean are estimated to reach between $40 billion and $85 billion, according to catas...
  • House votes down FAA reauthorization, disaster relief bill
    The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted down a bill that would have extended the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administra...
  • USMX proposes ILA contract extension
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have taken a step forward in the labor contract ne...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
  • Oil weakens as rally pauses before US inventory reports
    ICE November Brent settled 58 cents lower at $58.44/b. NYMEX November crude settled 34 cents lower at $51.88/b.
  • Bunkering halted at Novorossiisk by bad weather
    Availability of bunker fuel was already tight at the port, which had been driving down demand.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes 0.5% sulfur marine fuel assessments from Jan 2, 2019
    S&P Global Platts proposes to begin publishing daily cargo and barge assessments for residual marine fuels reflecting a maximum sulfur limit of 0.5% across the globe starting January 2, 2019.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to reflect ISO 2010 standards in bunker fuel assessments
    S&P Global Platts proposes to begin reflecting International Organization for Standardization's current ISO 8217:2010 standards.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE:Platts to continue publishing residual, marine fuel assessments after 2020
    S&P Global Platts intends to continue publishing its existing high sulfur and low sulfur physical fuel oil and marine fuel benchmark price assessments globally leading up to and through the planned IMO limitations in 2020.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • South Korea gives LNG fueled vessels, bunkering further impetus
    "The government has designated LNG-powered vessels as a key part of the country's future shipbuilding and maritime industry."
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Panama-flagged crude tanker Ocean Mare arrested in Singapore offered for sale
    The vessel was arrested in Singapore on June 22 by Haridass Ho & Partners due to payment issues.
  • APPEC: OPEC seeks firmer ties in demand-thirsty Asia, amid growing competition
    Barkindo projected that crude exports from the Middle East to Asia would rise from 14.5 million b/d in 2016 to 22 million b/d in 2040.

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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%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
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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