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BRIEFS
September 28, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • NVOCCs' share of Asia imports to the US accelerates
  • Hapag-Lloyd recycles 3 box ships at yards in China, Turkey
  • DP World looks to invest in Russia's Vladivostok seaport
  • South Carolina ports handle a total of 177,728 TEU in August
  • Boxships need to boost firefighting capabilities: IUMI
  • Loss of box volume to Singapore may hit Port Klang's infrastructure expansion
  • FedEx Ground inaugurates new distribution centre in Baltimore
  • MSC orders Kalmar port handling equipment for terminals in S Africa
  • GAC Australia starts logistics service with new Perth warehouse
  • Hong Kong to issue US$640m bonds for construction of third runway
  • Airfreight market in July sees strong growth
  • Mumbai Airport to have half a million-tonne capacity pharma terminal

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Call for packing code's adoption & enforcement
  • New carrier delivered for joint venture LNG project
  • OOCL christens another 'G Class' vessel
  • Reefer Benchmarking Club launched to bring transparency to prevailing reefer contract freight rates
  • US Consulate General Mumbai honours 27 Indian shipping companies
  • Phase 1 of BMCT at JN Port to commence operations by end-2017
  • Containers contribute to increased rail freight loading
  • Cabinet approves signing of key agreements under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism
  • Call for interest rate cut, INR depreciation to boost economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Aiming to be the first gateway
  • Pakistan refurbishing roads and upping connectivity
  • Trans-Sib: one in four boxes in transit between China and...
  • Yusen opens logistics centre in Myanmar
  • GMP with record revenues in 2016 Shipping
  • Champ extends customs solutions to 50+ countries
  • Schneiders to manage Kögel's Benelux business
  • Upgrading tracks for long long long trains
  • Facelift for Prologis Germany website
  • Chao new commercial director of Valenciaport
  • Second DHL freighter stationed in Stuttgart
  • Expanding Switzerland's Rhine ports
  • Austrian freight railway counting on China business
  • Gramercy Europe closing third fund
  • LHU affiliates with LUG
  • Maritime volumes continue to grow says RWI/ISL
  • Geodis appoints binational communications director
  • Alibaba going for logistics on a big scale

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • State deals blow to US coal export project
  • Fincantieri gets control over STX France but France retains the power of veto
  • Höegh Autoliners settle with US authorities in automobile antitrust case
  • P&I clubs heading for another soft renewal
  • Petredec exercises options for more VLGCs
  • Seoul denies 'big deal' involving STX O&S, Sungdong, Dae Sun
  • Sovcomflot to operate Rosneft's five newbuild Aframax tankers
  • Scrap prices up in Bangladesh as hungry yards seek tonnage

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Despite market rumours, CEVA says there is no deal on the table
  • No box trade supply-demand balance until end 2019, says Alphaliner
  • Logistics sector welcomes Whitehall plan for Brexit transition period
  • Pilots hit back as Atlas Air goes to court over 'illegal' go-slows
  • Maersk gets green light for Hamburg Süd acquisition from Brazil
  • VW's Scania truck firm fined €880m by EU for price fixing
  • Top air cargo consultant Michael Webber joins Landrum & Brown
  • Mar Chao Lopez new commercial director at port of Valencia

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Demand grows for Royston fuel management system
  • Damen dredging solution keeps Brazil terminal accessible
  • BIMCO publishes BWM Convention guide for seafarers

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Lloyd's List commends excellence at 2017 global awards
    Lifetime achievement award recipient recognised for raising standards in shipping and helping to save hundreds of lives
  • Panamax bulker earnings slashed by 8%
    Drop may only be temporary due to Golden Week in China and holidays in other parts of Asia
  • Performance claim halts Höegh LNG Partners acquisition plans
    Dispute over maximum daily boil-off threatens to derail ownership increase in two FSRUs
  • Suezmax rates rebound as Nigerian oil production ticks higher
    Port delays support US Gulf and Caribbean markets
  • Norden wins 10-year contract to ship salt from Chile to the US
    Contract to transport 4m-5m tonnes of road salt builds on previous agreement
  • Global demand sufficient to handle latest boxship splurge
    Former Maersk man Thomas Eskesen says CMA CGM and MSC orders will have 'little impact' on the current supply/demand balance
  • Sole Shipping focuses on safe returns in new product tanker deal
    Head of private equity says creditworthiness is prioritised in leaseback transactions
  • Appetite for reefers shows no sign of slowing
    Seaborne perishable trade slated to average 4% growth until 2021, while rising demand from Asian middle classes points to buoyant...
  • Höegh Autoliners agrees to pay $21m antitrust fine
    Penalty results from a US Department of Justice investigation into Höegh that started in 2012
  • Daily Briefing
    Sinotrans Shipping and Pacific Basin shares tumble amid cautious dry bulk sentiment
  • Alphaliner sceptical on end of containership oversupply
    A potential wave of new orders could further extend the supply overhang
  • Container shipping lines set to grow reefer market share
    Lack of refrigerated cargo ship container equipment cause for concern, says Drewry
  • Technology can simplify administrative burden in shipping
    Crew need to be trained to mitigate risks of increasingly connected systems, says BIMCO president
  • Former Keppel Shipyard executive accused of corruption and money laundering
    Former purchasing officer was dismissed from Keppel in early 2016
  • DNV GL appoints Liv Hovem as new oil & gas head
    New oil and gas chief will take over from Elisabeth Tørstad
  • Supramax earnings poised to hit $12,000 per day
    Market expected to remain healthy in the coming weeks due to balanced supply and demand
  • K Line to apply new cost-saving application to 120 vessels
    Application will analyse operating and weather data before recommending cost-efficient solution
  • D'Amico Tankers signs sale and leaseback deal with shipping fund
    Deal done for a total of $13m
  • CSSC-CSIC merger talks rife as listed units halt trading
    Source says merger is on the cards but no decision will be made before October party congress
  • US authorities shoot down Jones Act waiver request for Puerto Rico
    Department of Homeland Security says there are enough US-flagged vessels to transport cargoes to the territory
  • SM Line to add new container boxes worth $56m
    Boxes scheduled for delivery by May 30, 2018
  • UK urged to follow through on talk of transition period ahead of Brexit
    Continued acceptance of EU regulations in the proposed period essential for shipping, says UK Chamber of Shipping policy adviser
  • Classification societies put to the test by complex boxship design
    Bureau Veritas marine chief warns not all class societies ready for challenge

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • For better or worse, Jones Act set to stay
  • Capacity concerns cast shadow over shipping recovery
  • Container lines see opportunity in China-Europe rail
  • US trucking races to keep up with sharp demand rise
  • Reefer container scarcity driving up rates
  • New Nehru Port terminal to handle daily barge service
  • EU regulators hit truck maker Scania with $1 billion fine

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Ognibene steps down at Heidmar
    Chief executive's exit follows decision by George Economou to block sale of company to Fortress.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen in new $640m credit line
    Multi-line shipping services firm adds to liquidity with Drew Marine deal to be digested.
  • Oxy Ingleside plans VLCC dock upgrades
    Energy logistics firm plans to have additional infrastructure for loading big tankers by end of next year.
  • Jones Act owners: we're up to Puerto Rico task
    Lobbying arm of US-flag shipping industry says its members more than ready to help island.
  • Pappas products tanker links dismissed
    Reports Product Shipping & Trading has added to its fleet are incorrect, sources say.
  • Sinotrans ultramax goes long as capes cool after Vale boost
    BDI has slipped back after passing 1,500 points in September for the first time in four years.
  • Daiwa places a buy rating on Hyundai Heavy
    Daiwa Securities has taken up coverage of Hyundai Heavy Industries with a buy rating on the shipbuilding giant. Analyst Sung-Yop Chung placed a KRW 175,000 per share target price on the company. Shares in Hyundai Heavy Industries closed at KRW 142,000 each in Seoul today. Earlier this week Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed its biggest order in five years, a KRW 908bn ($800m) contract for VL
  • Metal Shark gets teeth into more orders
    Louisiana shipbuilder clinches deal for five ferries from Hornblower.
  • Westshore: OSVs facing last major hurdle?
    Winter and migration of some ships from UK to Norway could be final test of recovery, broker says.
  • Turkish cargoship banned from Paris MOU
    UK detention meant DMV's Nihal failed three port state checks in two years.
  • Braemar closes book on NAVES deal
    London-listed broker completes swoop into ship finance arena after shareholder backing.
  • Yang Ming spending another $48m on bulker unit
    Boxship owner snapping up more shares to tighten control of Kuang Ming.
  • Watkins exits Maersk Oil after Total deal
    Chief executive departing but two other executives making switch to new owner.
  • GOS finds long-term deal for anchor-handler
    Indian owner banking $3.1m for two and a half year charter.
  • Norden signs new salt deal with Empremar
    Danish owner secured work for supramax tonnage with renewed 10-year contract.
  • Bahri and Bollore team up
    Saudi Arabian and French groups form logistics joint venture in Riyadh.
  • Torstad heads new 1,000 strong DNV GL digital arm
    Oil & Gas boss takes top job at classification society's newly formed division.
  • Latvian Shipping settles with ex-director
    Riga tanker owner comes to arrangement in legal action involving Svens Zalitis.
  • Shell plans next three LNG bunker vessels
    Major plans to adapt one existing ship and is looking at other units for Singapore and the US.
  • Stena AB logs lower profit
    Swedish group hit by declining earnings for tankers, despite higher revenue.
  • Hoegh Autoliners settles with US over price-fixing
    Norwegian car carrier owner to pay $21m fine relating to US to Middle East exports.
  • Boxships set to take more of the reefer market
    Traditional operators expected to carry just 15% of perishable cargoes by 2020, says Drewry.
  • Ezion dismisses bondholder redemption bid
    Company disputes creditor's claim that there had been a cessation of trade in its shares.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Drewry: Container carriers grabbing larger share of reefer market
    A larger and larger share of the seaborne refrigerated (reefer) cargo market has been captured by container shipping lines in recent times,...
  • DHS mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a request from a group of congressional lawmakers seeking a waiver to the lon...
  • RK Logistics opens new Silicon Valley distribution center
    RK Logistics Group opened a new distribution center in Fremont, Calif., a city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 50,000-square-foot facil...
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes delivery of last 15,000-TEU vessel
    German ocean liner Hapag-Lloyd will take ownership of the last 15,000-TEU vessel in the series of 17 newbuilds originally contracted by UAS...
  • BluJay snags Temasek minority investment
    BluJay Solutions, a provider of logistics and global trade management software, this week said it has received a minority investment from T...
  • Executive Moves: NDTA and Falcon Maritime and Aviation
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The National Defense Transportation Association's board of directors selects the next vice president and ch...
  • ITS, eModal partner on predictive cargo availability pilot
    A terminal in the Port of Long Beach is working with eModal, a platform that enables appointment scheduling for container pickups, to provi...
  • CV International acquires Wilmington-based Waters Shipping Co.
    Norfolk, Virginia-based freight forwarder and customs broker CV International (CVI) has acquired North Carolina-based Waters Shipping Co., ...
  • Hoegh Autoliners settles cartel suit with DOJ
    Car carrier Höegh Autoliners has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in an antitrust investigation covering U.S....

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
  • Vancouver bunker prices surge higher on tight supplies: sources
    Vancouver IFO 380 CST was assessed at $384/mt ex-wharf, up $11/mt from Tuesday.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel stocks down on production decline
    Domestic inventory of residual fuel totaled 36.257 million barrels, a draw of 803,000 barrels from the previous week.
  • Bad weather at Novorossiisk suspends bunkering for rest of week: sources
    The Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk has been closed for the rest of the week due to high swells and strong winds.
  • Dry bulk owners weathering 2-year bunker price highs amid stronger rates
    European bunker prices have hit repeated two-year highs on strong gains in ICE Brent and gasoil futures over the last week.
  • S Korea's HHI signs deal with Polaris for 10 VLOCs with scrubbers
    The VLOCs, each 325,000 dwt, will be designed as eco-friendly ships applying to meet environmental regulations and reduce fuel consumption.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Shell may build SDA plant at Wesseling to meet IMO regulation
    Shell said it was looking into building a solvent deasphalter plant at Wesseling, in the Rhineland refinery.
  • East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia
    380 CST Singapore cargoes were assessed $18.62/mt above 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges, Wednesday.
  • European fuel oil cracks plummet to five-month low on crude strength
    The front-month October FOB Rotterdam 3.5% fuel oil barge crack was trading at minus $8.45/b Tuesday afternoon.
  • External: Wired Bunkering

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