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BRIEFS
September 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL takes delivery of another 'G Class' vessel, the OOCL United Kingdom
  • Samsung bags US$968m deal to build 6 mega box ships, reportedly for MSC
  • 'The beautiful one' is the latest 15,000 TEU vessel to join Hapag-Lloyd fleet
  • Peel Ports captures new WEC Lines service for Liverpool
  • UK heeds FTA's request for transition period before quitting EU
  • DP World's fledgling box terminal at India's JNPT bags another MSC service
  • Successful trial of 34-wagon jumbo train from Wales-London
  • Cargo industry coalition calls for Packing Code's worldwide enforcement
  • Asian airlines' FTKs up 12pc in Aug as pharma, IT equipment demand rises
  • Qatar Air mulls placing more orders for Boeing freighter
  • Menzies to lay off 100 staff at Amsterdam Schiphol

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • APL recognised as 'Containership Operator of the Year'
  • Hapag-Lloyd to conduct capital increase following merger with UASC
  • Ocean seen continuing as preferred option for Asia-Europe trade
  • Vessel arrivals throughout the week show stark contrasts
  • Cochin Port Trust clarifies on media reports regarding concerns of Lease Holders' Association
  • Deendayal Port Trust considers key proposals at Board meet
  • Deendayal Port Trust invites suggestions for new logo design
  • Paradip Port aiming for 100 mt cargo throughput & 200 mt capacity
  • ACTL launches weekly Pipavav service
  • AVA Global Logistics wins 'Emerging Agri Business Logistics Co. of the Year 2017' award at Globoil India 2017
  • Highway Operations Division created
  • CBEC Chairperson urged to immediately reinstate duty drawback rates
  • Economy needs to grow at 7 pc in next three quarters, says Dr C. Rangarajan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ships without captains
  • Zero emission trucks by 2050
  • Old-fashioned technology for e-trucks of the future
  • Expanding business in Vietnam
  • Valentin Wepfer leaving GS1
  • SAL Heavy Lift re-hoists German flag
  • First tenant for railway's logistics park in Texas
  • New logistics platform to supply drugstores
  • Official launch of international JV in Saudi Arabia
  • Blockchain technology is hip
  • IFA to lead for the next 25 years
  • Introduction of the world's first converted B737-700F
  • Piggyback to Perpignan
  • Grupolis investing in capacity expansion
  • Bimco publishes ballast water management guide
  • Ethiopian Airlines adds belly capacity to Windhoek

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Lloyd's to get tough on loss-making maritime business
  • DNV GL consolidates group digital business
  • DVB dismisses talk over portfolio sale
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches capital increase
  • CSIC Leasing signs sale and leaseback deal with Eletson
  • Middle East OSV market remains flat
  • Pan Ocean takes over two tankers from Singapore subsidiary
  • Chinese shipbuilder CSSC suspends share trading for 'material asset restructuring'

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • DP World set to pull out of Surabaya in new blow for Indonesia's port ambitions
  • We'll bed in the bigger 747-8Fs gently, says busy Qatar Airways Cargo
  • Port of Gothenburg being 'dragged to its lowest ebb' by dockworker dispute
  • Hapag-Lloyd fleet 'now complete' as latest UASC newbuild ULCV is delivered
  • Analysis special: a Q&A with Panalpina board member Peter Ulber
  • Panalpina expands African perishables network with Interfresh acquisition
  • How changes to NAFTA rules of origin could threaten supply chains
  • Foreign airlines suspend Kurdistan flights after Baghdad ban
  • David Ambridge quits air cargo - 'for a life of leisure'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Congressmen concerned by Puerto Rico Jones Act waiver
  • Vigor unit wins $989 million Army contract
  • Evac to have new private equity owner
  • New ABB solution cuts through ship maintenance "jungle"
  • Conrad wins nine barge order from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
  • Trump authorizes 10-day Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
  • Fincantieri to get control of STX France, but with strings attached

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Send them packing
    Rules and regulations are not always adhered to, which means the best way to reduce the fire risk to containers...
  • Last Word Global Awards
    An international crowd assembled at London's National Maritime Museum on Wednesday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lloyd's List...
  • Capes drop below $20,000 per day on mixed sentiment
    Mixed sentiment as brokers feel optimistic but owners and operators concerned about new Chinese policies affecting imports
  • Nicolas Sartini: The turnaround man
    CMA CGM veteran has led APL through a transition that has taken it from an ailing carrier to winner of...
  • US waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
    Waiver takes effect immediately for 10 days and covers all products
  • Trøim formally becomes chair of Golar LNG
    Change comes after Iain Ross appointed as chief executive
  • Connecting ships ports and people
    The IMO's new goals will drive sustainability and generate wealth
  • Fears for Europe amid reefer box shortage
    Maersk's head of reefer management says European boxes could be sacrificed at the expense of the more profitable southern trades
  • A good winter ahead for product tankers
    Seasonal recovery to come on the heel of optimistic signs of fuel demand
  • Learning in shipping involves communicating
    SCOPE was about learning through doing, and as an exercise it achieved specific goals
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List showcases excellence in shipping at the 2017 Global Awards
  • Korean bourse reviews restarting DSME share trading
    Final decision expected to be made in 15 days
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to raise $414m from share sale
    Company to use proceeds to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes
  • How blockchain could deliver safer global food supplies
    Blockchain will be a game-changer in the food and shipping sectors over the next decade, says Alan Bullion
  • Fincantieri mulls Australia listing if it wins $27bn newbuilding contract
    Italian shipbuilder eyes contract to design and build Australia's next generation warship
  • Jones Act will keep hammering Puerto Rico long after Maria
    Puerto Rico may recover from Hurricane Maria, but Jones Act and higher consumer prices are here to stay
  • France and Italy agree to Fincantieri takeover of STX France
    Nations agree to allow shipbuilder to operate the Saint-Nazaire yard as they aim to create a European powerhouse in naval...
  • Winding-up order for Titan's parent company raises question mark over shipbuilding plans
    Titan says Hong Kong court's order to wind up its controlling shareholder Guangdon Zhenrong Energy may have an adverse impact...
  • Trump mulls Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
    US president's comments come shortly after Department of Homeland Security rejects Jones Act waiver for the hurricane-hit island
  • Chinese coal imports dealt another regulatory blow
    Fourth quarter Chinese imports likely to feel the impact of government plans to lower power tariffs for heating purposes
  • North Korea sanctions likely to affect maritime trade, P&I Club warns
    Ship owners risk losing access to US financial system if they violate sanctions
  • Last Word: Devil may care
    Shipping firms may meet the regulations by the skin of their teeth
  • Port authority aims to strengthen key Houston Ship Channel in light of Hurricane Harvey damage
    Port commission 'desperately' seeks more aid for dredging and repairs to make channel fully operational again
  • Heidmar head steps down
    Company's executive management team will lead the firm in the interim period
  • Law firms have reached a tipping point on next generation
    Law firms have a stark choice when it comes to future working practices: be prepared to make radical changes, or...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • ILWU pickets shut down work at LA's APL terminal
  • Shipper demand pushes limits of supply chain visibility
  • Great Lakes pilots blast report on higher rates' impact
  • White House waives Jones Act to aid Puerto Rico relief
  • BCOs to gain from digitization of intermodal rail
  • New Karachi terminal sets productivity highs
  • Feeder service gives Chittagong shipper new option
  • China approves US-focused SF Express-UPS joint venture
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets debt levels with new capital increase

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • US-flag fleet faces tough year, or more
    Leading shipowners and operators say US market will remain slow, with scrapping key step before new orders.
  • McCain takes another swipe at the Jones Act
    Powerful US senator introduces legislation to exempt Puerto Rico permanently from US cabotage law.
  • Matson CEO: Jones Act a big piece of US GDP
    Advocates of US cabotage laws cite economic contribution and national security interest as underpinning law.
  • Veniamis delves into kamsarmax newbuilds
    Golden Union is understood to be the latest name in the frame for new bulkers
  • Cowen still in shipping despite research cuts
  • China's internet giant backs Ever Grand shipping entry
    Insurer-owned leasing group hires shipping veteran and is backed by Alibaba's Ant Financial among others
  • Einar Lange restructuring effort targets return to shipowning
  • Dock deal aids TOTE chase for Philly order cash
  • Qingdao Beihai adds up to nine VLOCs to orderbook
    Ship finance and shipowning team of ICBC and China Merchants is set to strike again at Qingdao-based yard with second series of VLOCs
  • Scorpio Bulkers' Fredriksen deal likely a one-off
    Fresh off Golden Ocean sextet, Scorpio will need equity for more big acquisitions at valuations that likely are not economical
  • DEME wins battle for cable layer at crisis-hit LaNaval
    Belgian vessel owner looks to have finally secured possession of newbuilding at struggling Spanish yard following foiled attempt to remove it last week
  • Marugame yard investment propels Imabari into major league in Far Eastern shipbuilding
  • Norse shrinks fleet with Viking Eagle sale
  • Kotoku Kaiun buys Thor Dahl newbuilding
  • Dohle fixtures buck stand-off in boxship charter market
  • Boxship bonanza rolls on as buyers snap up feeders
    Record sales of secondhand boxships show no sign of slowing as charter rates rise
  • New IMO safety guidance issued for bauxite cargoes
  • Eastern Pacific at Hyundai for boxships worth $400m
    Charterer of newbuildings not disclosed but liner companies are said to be seeking large vessels to stay competitive
  • Cadiou takes BRS control from Jones
    Shipbroker boss remains chairman as he oversees leadership transition
  • Chairman with unique style seeks orderly transition of power at BRS
    Tim Jones hands over chief executive role at broking house as digital age creates new challenges
  • GTT vows to show openness on Mark V
  • EDF guides owners to French tax lease model for newbuild
  • Golar's FLNG unit Hilli Episeyo set for yard exit
    World's first LNG carrier to floating LNG unit conversion prepares to undergo final tests at anchor before heading to Cameroon
  • October date earmarked to firm up Dynagas FSRU deal
  • GTT rethinks containment design for GasLog LNG newbuild
    French designer finds variations in its insulation performance for its Mark V membrane-type system, prompting industry questions
  • Special-purpose PSVs in 'sweet spot' for conversion
  • Clarksons Platou mixing oil and wind for looming offshore upturn
    Too little investment means another 'perfect storm' is brewing but this time it may be in shipowners' favour
  • Offshore rig and support vessel sectors on long road to recovery
    Analysts see signs that the worst is behind us, but the way forward will not be without obstacles
  • Abe and Modi agree on project to improve Alang breakers' yards
    Japanese-funded programme aims to change the face of Indian shipbreaking
  • Downturn causes huge rise in number of distressed seafarers
  • Stalwart and Unibros join Greek-German S&P feast
    Pair of Marenave LR1s float into fleet of Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart
  • Warning of rough waters after solid Tank result
  • DD Shipping takes hit on bulker sale
  • Mysterious buyer emerges amid dispute over kamsarmax duo
  • Evripos returns to S&P market after five years
  • Superyacht conversion in line for largest cruiseship yet
  • Samsung sights first dry newbuilds since 1998
  • Demolition prices fall in Pakistan and Bangladesh
  • Navigare snaps up ultramax to enter dry sector
  • BW Dry Cargo enters cape market with $30m deal
    Purchase of SwissMarine duo takes asset player into new territory
  • Retirement nowhere on radar for veteran Jones
  • Shipowning carousel poses challenges for new chief executive
  • Harvey's short spike shows changes
    Storm that ravaged US Gulf had a much different impact on products market than Katrina in 2005

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Panalpina acquires Interfresh Airfreight Handling
    Panalpina has acquired two perishable logistics companies this year. Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder Panalpina wil...
  • APMT Gothenburg to hire temporary workers for peak-time flexibility
    APM Terminals will utilize temporary workers to fill in the gaps during peak cargo seasons. Due to increasing cargo volumes, APM Terminals ...
  • Port Miami posts record-breaking month for container volumes
    Port Miami broke container traffic records for the month of August. Port Miami handled 99,546 TEUs of containerized cargo in August 2017, 1...
  • DHS temporarily waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Elaine Duke on Thursday morning approved a waiver of the federal Jones Act for ...
  • OOCL christens fourth 21,413-TEU containership
    The latest vessel is a nearly identical sister of the OOCL Hong Kong, seen above. OOCL on Sept. 27 commemorated the christening of the OOCL...
  • Hapag-Lloyd initiates capital increase following UASC merger
    Following the Hapag-Lloyd'd merger with ASC, finalized in May , the German ocean carrier will carry out a capital increase via a new share ...
  • Panama Canal marks 2,000th Neopanamax vessel transit
    The COSCO Yantian containership on Sept. 26 became the 2,000th Neopanamax vessel through the Panama Canal, after traveling through the expa...
  • Houston Ship Channel in need of dredging after Hurricane Harvey
    Port of Houston Authority port commission Chair Janiece Longoria on Tuesday stressed the importance of restoring and improving the Houston ...
  • Trade Trends: NAFTA 2.0
    The news cycle surrounding renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) changes like the weather, and forecasting the o...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
  • Crude falls after early rally sparks selling pressure
    NYMEX November crude settled 58 cents lower at $51.56/b. ICE November Brent fell 49 cents to $57.41/b, off an intraday high of $58.65/b.
  • CHINA DATA: Aug residual fuel imports rise 62% on month to 3-month high of 1.63 mil mt
    Demand of fuel oil from the bonded bunker sector has been more or less stable in recent months.
  • Suez Canal announces 30-50% discount for vessels carying US LNG
    The announcement was made at the LNG Focus day of the Platts European Gas Summit in Rotterdam.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks build on pause in arbitrage fixtures
    Currently the tally stands at 1.290 million mt.
  • INTERVIEW: IMO sulfur cap rule to boost demand for bulk liquid storage
    Due in part to a spur in blending activity, where storage flexibility and fuel compatibility will be paramount.
  • ULSFO bunker price soars to record level on strong futures market
    Ultra low sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has hit the highest assessed level since the S&P Global Platts assessment began in September 2015, supported by strong gains in futures over the last few weeks.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • BP ready to meet IMO new sulfur cap, no need to delay implementation
    The International Maritime Organization has stipulated a reduction in the maximum sulfur limit in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% from January 2020 onwards.
  • FEATURE: China steams ahead with plans to make Zhoushan a bunkering hub
    But Singapore, Fujairah to remain dominant bunker hubs.
  • Iraqi parliament votes to punish Kurdistan Regional Govt for vote
    Iran appears to have already begun complying with Iraqi demands.
  • East-West HSFO spread hits three-month high on lower arrivals in Asia
    The premium was last higher on July 7, when it hit $19.16/mt.

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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
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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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