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BRIEFS
February 28, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen sees bottom, an end to the bad times in 2017
  • US $400 billion in shipping debt 'at risk' from global warming regulations
  • Iraq plans to acquire a 'large' fleet of tankers
  • Walmart denies that it will not do business with South Korean carriers
  • New Zealand's Tauranga volume up 8pc to 510,074 TEU from July-December
  • Greek chief engineer faces up to 20 years in US for discharging bilge water
  • WTO chief says world body has means to deal with 'unfair trade' concerns
  • Ferries Asia Summit on March 27 - 29 in Cebu, Philippines
  • WFS wins contract to handle China Airlines cargo at Chicago's O'Hare
  • Korean Air celebrates the addition of its first B787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet
  • Volga-Dnepr's 'supermarket' flies equipment from Europe, APAC to Siberia
  • African ecommerce logistics market potential huge, but challenges remain
  • India's Coimbatore airport cargo handling rises with passenger flight volume
  • AISATS Coolport, India's first cool handling facility, opens at Bengaluru

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • APM Terminals increases Port Elizabeth investment plans to $200 m in preparation for ultra-large containerships
  • Asia to Northern Europe spot rates see impressive rise
  • Bahri expands India presence with new Mumbai office
  • Höegh Tracer, world's largest PCTC, makes maiden calls in India
  • Industry's CO2 reduction strategy for IMO set out
  • MOL to invest in self-elevating platform vessel operator
  • MSC announces new LOTUS service
  • The Swedish Club delivers on a firm foundation
  • WINWIN MARITIME recognised as NVOCC OF THE YEAR (GP) at Gujarat Junction 2017 Cargo & Logistics Awards
  • ZIM to add second Asia-Pacific North West string
  • Expansion of 24x7 Customs clearance & clarification of levy of MOT charges in CFSs attached to 24x7 ports
  • Maheshwari Handling Agency facilitates record coal handling at Kandla Port
  • Senior HAROPA Ports delegation visits JN Port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Grants to foster Europe's digital service ecosystem
  • New site opens in Constance
  • Good period for Georgia Ports
  • 100,000th intermodal double stack unit built
  • 100 years American P&I Club
  • Tightening the knot
  • Collaring a share of "Scylla"
  • Repowered tier 4 shunting locomotive starts trials
  • Ground handling company under new leadership
  • Roads closed to HGVs? Check new free website
  • Flourishing start to year for Asian airlines
  • Closer ties between Antwerp and Upper Rhine ports
  • New traction for in-plant freight transport
  • Australia Post chief resigns
  • Pittsburgh on international cargo network maps

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • US ship recycling scheme validated by watchdog group
  • BW LPG cautious on short term outlook after sharp fall in 2016 profit
  • Brightoil Petroleum restores profits with higher bunker sales
  • Single window sought for European shipping
  • Jinhui Holdings slashes net loss to USD189.09 million
  • Pacific Radiance sinks to USD118.77 million loss
  • China COSCO Shipping Corporation to centralise shipyard business
  • More offshore assets due for recycling as O&G activity languishes
  • Greek maritime industry losses continue as ship owners left untouched
  • Decision-maker: Patrick Verhoeven, European Community Shipowners' Associations
  • DSME: Sonangol seeking charterers for drillships
  • Intra-Asia competition heats up among South Korean carriers

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Logistics industry applauds WTO trade facilitation agreement
  • Boom in cross-border e-commerce traffic could be a lifeline for air cargo
  • There's a "window of opportunity" for container lines to delay newbuild deliveries
  • Bullish IAG Cargo chief puts his faith in technology as revenue drops
  • Established forwarders have nothing to fear from well-funded start-ups - yet
  • Vietnam shipping execs sentenced to death for embezzlement

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Carnival now has scrubbers installed in 60 cruise ships
  • Shipping banks exposed to "decarbonization" risks
  • Schottel optimizes propulsion for Briese newbuilds
  • Bilden withdraws from SECNAV consideration
  • VT Halter and Hornbeck Offshore in arbitration
  • Farstad Shipping vessels win charter contracts
  • Shipping "solid contributor" to EU economy

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Zim finalises network restructuring
    Links from Asia to the Indian subcontinent, East Mediterranean/Black Sea and Pacific Northwest complete service upgrade
  • A hidden opportunity to open up maritime trade?
    Liberalising cabotage trades could offer hope for carriers
  • High Court boots out Nobu Su case against Clarksons Platou
    Summary judgment granted to broking giant and star employee Karakoulakis
  • BW LPG impresses despite market headwinds
    Contract of affreightment coverage softens the blow of softer spot market for world's largest VLGC owner
  • Floating storage tankers hit two-year low as oil curve flips
    Vessels get back to work as oil market becomes backwardated and storage loses its sheen
  • Odfjell inks two chemical tanker newbuild orders with charters
    New orders are part of fleet renewal strategy
  • Higher rates beckon if carriers continue to stall newbuilds
    Carriers could rebalance the supply and demand equation if they take advantage of newbuild deferrals, but a change of mindset is required first
  • Skuld boosts tonnage by 11% in 2017 renewals
    Mutual P&I tonnage reaches 88m gt
  • UK Club promotes Murphy
    Thomas Miller veteran appointed EMEA regional director
  • Jinhui opts for caution amid dry bulk optimism
    Net loss narrows to $189m for 2016 with much of the red ink derived from fleet impairment
  • China lessors team up to manage risk
    Greater collaboration will be one way to manage greater risk posed by more uncertain shipping markets as more state-backed leasing money eyes shipping
  • HHI shareholders approve spin-off plans
    Approval comes amid third day of labour action by unionised employees protesting the move
  • Hinchliffe: Arrogant Europe is alienating IMO member countries
    The International Chamber of Shipping outgoing secretary-general talks tough on CO2, ballast water and low-sulphur fuel
  • What next for the container industry after Hanjin?
    Carrier's exit may be industry's wake-up call, while major beneficiary Maersk looks to boost market share
  • Milaha 2016 results dragged down by dismal shipping backdrop
    Offshore division posts loss amid impairments and reduced capital expenditure in oil and gas
  • Dry bulker up for auction on Taobao to repay Bank of Communications
    Minimum price of $3m set for the 1990-built panamax
  • Maersk bides its time on Alibaba trial
    Danish line says Triple-E ships unsuitable for the Pacific trades despite improvement in market conditions
  • Cosco Singapore parent to purchase its shipyard assets
    A valuation of the assets to be acquired has been completed
  • Jinhui Shipping offloads four supramaxes for $48m
    Group expects to incur a total book loss of around $6.8m after estimated expenses of around $1m
  • Cosco Shipping inks strategic partnership with Chery Automobile
    Both parties aim to containerise finished vehicles
  • RBS reports 40% drop in shipping exposure in 12 months
    Bank increases provisions for shipping loans as it posts ninth successive annual loss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Economists: US protectionism could tip world into recession
  • Carrier pricing model is broken, executives tell TPM
  • XPO's Jacobs: Container lines falling behind on tech wave
  • TRAC CEO targets 2017 launch of NY-NJ chassis pool
  • XPO's Jacobs blasts Teamsters after TPM protest
  • Dockworkers set nine days of strike action in Spain
  • SM Line's trans-Pacific service to rely heavily on spot market
  • Daggett urges ILA members to avoid work stoppage
  • Carriers delay ship orders to balance supply, demand
  • MOL spin-off sets up logistics operations in India
  • Georgia, Virginia ports plan cooperation to gain edge
  • Rising fuel prices squeezing shippers and carriers
  • Alliances ensure US importers' access to small ports
  • Maersk says it's signing trans-Pac contracts at higher rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Malaysian Bulk records $90m quarterly loss
    Investment in offshore vessel owner POSH drags down result for bulker and tanker owner.
  • Seabury, PFRA team up in shipping advisory
    Middle-market financial firm aligns with container shipping veterans for new venture.
  • Clarksons succeeds in throwing out Su claim
    High Court judge says TMT's chairman waited too long to lodge lawsuit against shipbroker's FFA arm over collapsed deal with Haji-Ioannou.
  • Carnival ups scrubber use for sulphur caps
    Cruise operator plans to increase number of ships using scrubber technology.
  • P&I clubs mull Brexit back-up plans
    Major insurers look for alternatives as UK exit from the European Union nears.
  • Sealion scoops Subsea 7 charter
    Brazilian OSV hired to perform three-year Petrobras contract.
  • BW LPG points to 2020 liquidity runway
    Term sheet in place for six Aurora ships, while over $150m in additional liquidity has been secured, executives say.
  • Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU
    GMZ's Rina fails third port state check in the last two years.
  • Solvang sober on VLGCs as impairment hits quarterly sums
    Norwegian owner expects helpful price arbitrage to close as charges put its shipping wing into the red for fourth quarter.
  • Zim reveals final piece of route jigsaw
    Israeli container line details new trades as network rejig completed
  • HHI shareholders approve spin-offs
    Restructuring progresses despite third day of strikes by workers.
  • Tankers head downward
    But MR products tankers bounce as remaining vessel classes slump.
  • Shin Yang Shipping sees profit decline
    But Malaysian shipowner and shipyard group positive in challenging markets.
  • V.Group enters Russian market with VLCC deal
    Tanker will be the first Russian flagged vessel under group's full technical management.
  • Canadian ferry runs out of fuel
    Helicopter takes five people off drifting, abandoned Norcon Galatea.
  • Farstad Shipping pulls trio out of lay-up
    Oslo-listed owner sets vessels back to work amid round of contract wins.
  • Sterno stable but river traffic closed
    Swedish authorities shut down Gota river channel after grounding.
  • SM Line to debut with 12 boxships
    Korean owner launching next month after taking over Hanjin's US business.
  • Odfjell notches first point on Compass growth project
    Norwegian owner takes pair of newbuildings in Japan on long-term charter contracts.
  • Philippines navy foils attack on bulker
    Abu Sayyaf group fails to hijack Dusung Shipping kamsarmax off Tawi-Tawi.
  • Qatari LNG carrier holed in collision
    Nakilat vessel managed by Shell struck by tanker in collision off Fujairah.
  • Hanssons snap up Nordic American Tankers stock
    Chief executive and his son back for more shares in suezmax owner just weeks after conference call questions.
  • Eidesvik Offshore sale pegged at $45m
    Cash boost on the way for Norwegian owner after completing disposal of Viking Poseidon.
  • Western Bulk Chartering seeks $18m
    Norwegian dry bulk player targets fresh cash amid projection of a return to profit in 2017.
  • Cargoship capsizes off Ecuador
    Emergency declared as Isla Bartolome grounds on sandbar en route to Galapagos.
  • BW LPG profit dips as rates fall
    Singapore VLGC owner also books a $38m impairment on vessels, but adds Aurora LPG ships.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • Universal Logistics profits plunge in 'difficult' 2016 market
    Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. saw its full-year 2016 profits plunge 39.2 percent to $24.2 million compared with the previous year, acc...
  • HHI shareholders approve restructuring plans
    Shareholders of South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) approved of the company's restructuring plans on Monday, according ...
  • ILA president urges members not to shut ports down
    Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen's Association, is asking his members not to shut down East and Gulf Coast p...
  • China COSCO Shipping inks deal with Chery
    China COSCO Shipping and Chery Automobile signed a strategic partnership agreement in Shanghai last Friday, China COSCO Shipping said. The...
  • UPS to open new regional hub in Salt Lake City
    Parcel giant and third-party logistics provider UPS broke ground on a new regional hub in Salt Lake City, which is slated for completion in...
  • Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index
    Freightos, a digital global freight rate marketplace provider, announced the beta launch of the Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI...
  • Yusen Logistics expands auto services in Mexico
    Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd., the third-party logistics provider subsidiary of Japan's NYK Group, has opened a new 53,820-square-foot logistics...
  • ZIM to launch two new services
    Source: PHOTO: Faraways/Shutterstock ZIM's ZMP will deploy 15, 4,500-TEU ships, while the IMX will operate with five, 2,700-TEU ships. Isra...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: V Group enters Limassol, St. Petersburg markets
    The ship management services, which will be delivered by V Ships operations in Limassol
  • CHINA DATA: JAN OPEC CRUDE SHIPMENTS JUMP 28% ON YEAR DESPITE OUTPUT CUT
    The total was also up 4.8% from last December, the data showed.
  • FUTURES: Crude holds gains from OPEC cuts despite US rig count rise

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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