BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

17 August 2026 - Year XXX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

13:25 GMT+2

BRIEFS

August 31, 2017

	web site

Cosco Shipping Ports' H1 profits soar 124pc to US$385m Hapag-Lloyd shrinks H1 loss to US$55m with increased box volume Container throughput at the NY/NJ port increases by 8pc in July Singamas posts US$17m H1 profit with rising box demand Panama Canal plays host to largest boxship to date Port of Virginia invests US$45m in the purchase of 4 new cranes from China Carriers carrying out major rejigging of services to South America Qatar's Hamad port to be officially opened at beginning of September ABC air cargo volumes surge 16pc in first half 2017 Chicago opens second phase of cargo expansion ahead of schedule Oslo Airport's seafood freight volumes expected to soar 50pc

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
COSCO SHIPPING International registers impressive profit in H1 Hapag-Lloyd achieves significantly better operating result in H1; to complete integration soon Indian Register of Shipping develops class rules & cyber safety guidelines NYK Maritime Museum & NYK Hikawamaru receive National Maritime Award Westports plans to double container handling capacity Kerry Indev Logistics wins award for highest exports from FTWZ Clarification on issues related to furnishing of Bond/Letter of Undertaking for Exports India & EFTA working on free trade agreement NITI Aayog launches Ease of Doing Business report

	web site

From one train to 15 trains per week Good start for Zim's new captain Boom in Europe-China-Europe transit shipping 120 candles for Fr. Meyer's Sohn Hellmann and Bianchi cooperate in Italy Production to end for legendary STOL aircraft Port sprinter now running Logistics centre opens near Sofia airport Tyre rochade for Mühlenstedt/Multhaupt Contship Italia: fewer boxes, better financial results Tanzania to deploy world's biggest drone network Rhine Valley closure: Fercam has alternative routes Two long-serving managers retiring from GW Two more B757Fs - on the ground and in the air Throughput and profit up for Cosco Shipping Ports Panalpina launches new sub company

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
Transfer of species via vessel hull on IMO regulation radar UV antifouling system provides ray of light Bolloré in consortium take-over of African port terminal rival Necotrans Jinhui Holdings slashes loss for 1H17 Hyundai HI union to strike on 1 September Nine charged over STX O&S blast Polaris Shipping to delay USD133 million IPO to 2018 Capesize scrap prices hit two-year high

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
No fears of a capacity glut if MSC ULCV order is confirmed, says Alphaliner Blockchain can boost supply chain efficiency and cut costs - and resist cyber attack E-commerce and bricks-and-mortar rivals jockey for space - online and in malls Analysis: stand by for shocks from the lean, mean DSV machine Zim sails back into the black Aeroflot cargo revenue surges in first half

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
DOE issues update on impact of Tropical Storm Harvey Oil and garbage offenses off American Samoa bring $2.5 million penalty Germany to fund LNG fueled newbuild and retrofit projects Stolt-Nielsen issues update on impact of Hurricane Harvey Rolls-Royce wins contract for fishing vessel design and equipment Two lose Singapore bunker supply licenses Kotug Smit adds two ASD 2913 sisters to its fleet Kobe Steel breakthrough points way to more compact engines

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
Liner shipping rally puts Cosco Shipping Holdings back in the black Recurring net profit in the first half reached about $114m, versus a net loss of $730m in the year-ago period Panamax bulkers earnings slip on cargo dearth in US Gulf Steady grain flows from east coast South America fail to stem decline Golar LNG forecasts better business operations with increasing trades LNG player's MLP enjoys rising second-quarter net profit Results Round-up Dry bulk owners see losses narrow as tanker market weakens NordLB cutting shipping book faster than expected Bailout of Bremer Landesbank goes ahead on Thursday State subsidy for LNG sees German owners pocket $36m Move follows similar decision from South Korea last year Harvey opens long-haul opportunities for product tankers US oil refining sector faces one of its biggest calamities in decades Olam acquires four secondhand ultramaxes to enter shipowning business The deal was sealed at $80m, broker reports Port of Houston still closed as lines divert cargo US Gulf coast braced as Tropical Storm Harvey heads for shore a second time, causing more chaos to supply chains Hurricane Harvey sends Caribbean aframax rates through the roof US crude inventories increase by 1.4m for every day of hurricane damage, a development expected to result in pent-up exports Sovcomflot's first-half profits tumble Russian tankers giant says it showed resilience during a challenging first half due to its diverse portfolio Summary: how Harvey has hit US Gulf shipping Strong impact on seaborne oil and gas trades while other sectors also face severe disruptions Airbus to co-launch maritime crime reporting platform Partnership with CSO Alliance to begin in October Improved trade volume strengthens SIPG core performance Container throughput in Shanghai rises 9.6% DryShips issues $100m offering after Economou ups stake New rights offer follows chairman's $100m private placement MTI trials blockchain for VGM processing Distributed ledger system seeks to address issues of transparency and security Zim returns to profit in second quarter Freight rates and volumes rise in 'challenging' market Healthy demand stabilises container shipping spot rates The fundamental supply-demand balance has improved markedly, says BIMCO Scorpio Tankers could complete Navig8 Product Tankers takeover by Friday Majority of Navig8 Product shareholders vote for merger Marine cyber insurance struggles with coverage gap Large shipowners should seek coverage with limits 10 times those of readily available product, says expert Jinhui shrinks second-quarter net losses Company remains optimistic as well as cautious about the future dry bulk market Frontline flips to second quarter net loss on weaker tanker markets Tanker company open to opportunities in market, hinting at industry consolidation Norwegian competition authority approves Samskip takeover of Nor Lines Authority says transaction will not significantly impede competition More than 20 oil tankers stranded outside Texas ports due to storm Tanker traffic is unlikely to resume soon as more oil and petrochemical refineries go offline Disposal of joint venture boosts bottom line of China's Cosco Shipping Ports State-owned port operating giant intends to bring its experience in managing Piraeus in Greece to newly-acquired Noatum Ports Courage Marine narrows losses on income from merchandise trading Company expects marine transportation business will continue to face challenges ASL Marine losses widen as impairment charges mount Group continues to be hit by slumps in oil and gas sectors as well as in shipbuilding Weaker tanker market weighs on CSET profits But LNG shipping segment fares better US Coast Guard shuts more ports as storm spreads to Louisiana coast Port Arthur and Lake Charles area ports put under Condition Zulu by USCG Daily Briefing

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
Harvey adds a tailwind to US truck price hikes Container weight blockchain shows tech's potential US importers prep for rolling Asia cargo on spot rate jump Asia-Europe air cargo rates set to soar on ocean shift Indian supply chain digitization efforts gain steam Hurricane Harvey logistics resource fact sheet Ports, carriers work to restore service after hurricane, floods Zim swings to profit on higher demand and rates Eurokai revenue, traffic hit by carrier consolidation, alliances Samskip gets OK for Nor Lines acquisition

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
Falcon wins SGX approval to delay results Singapore offshore company wins breathing space to concentrate on debt restructuring. Corpus Christi port could open Friday Surveys expected to be completed today with dredger in place to remove any silt. DryShips says SEC has issued it a subpoena Query relates to offerings made prior to and including the dealings with Kalani. Bluepoint Maritime makes Harvey pledge Connecticut tanker brokerage pitches in to help aid agency helping those hurt by Harvey. Stolt-Nielsen sounds all clear on Houston office Integrated chemical tanker giant says employees safe and terminals undamaged after Harvey. Ocean Longevity nets second Japanese-built panamax Hong Kong bulker owner Ocean Longevity has acquired a second panamax in as many weeks. Sources say the company is the buyer of the Sasebo-built, 75,000-dwt Privatlantic (built 2012) from Bariba Corp of Greece. TradeWinds reported in August that the ship had been sold to a Chinese buyer for $18.4m but sources close to the deal put it at $18.5m. An Ocean Longevity official declines to comment. T Toyo panamax reported sold in bareboat deal A Japanese-held panamax has been sold in a bareboat/hire-'purchase deal to Greek owners, market sources say. Brokers report that the 78,900-dwt Unicorn Ocean (built 2008) is changing hands for about $15m. The deal includes a five-year bareboat charter at $5,100 per day, a $4m upfront payment and a purchase option at $1.6m, they say. Some observers are naming Petrofin Ship Management as the buye Golar's FLNG unit 'will be producing by end of year' Chief executive unveils timeline for Hilli Episeyo start-up off West Africa Unisea ups dry bet with latest supramax purchase Greek owner buys former Hanjin vessel as it rebuilds dry bulk fleet DNK profitability boosts prospect of no claims bonus Norwegian war risks insurance club Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) rang up a profit of $27.3m through the first half of this year. The result is almost twice the $13.9m logged in the first half of last year, although it was the investment performance rather than underwriting that drove the performance in each case. At the half-year point DNK is close to achieving the profitability reco Marsh puts spotlight on inequitable collision claims A significant ship collision happens on average every day and they can be among the more costly claims. Some of the pitfalls that can arise as a result of ship-on-ship collisions are examined in a new report from the Marsh insurance broking group. "Ship versus ship collisions are often dangerous events with the potential to bring areas of difficulty to insurance claims that clients may not be pr Sovcomflot orders tanker as its waits on Moscow's IPO call Nikolay Kolesnikov says shipping and IPO markets are "not perfect" for privatization. Houston ship moves may start this week USCG gives preliminary timeline for ship transits, but damage assessments still being done. Spot tanker markets gain more on Harvey outages More vessels put on subjects, effectively doubling spot rates since last Friday. Morgan Stanley sheds most of DryShips stake Financial giant dumps more than 400,000 shares around same time as end of Kalani deal, split over Heidmar direction. Cargill stretches deal for Belships bulker Giant trader agrees to keep vessel owned by its Norwegian partner until late 2018. Frontline sees demo driving crude tanker recovery from 2018 Robert Hvide Macleod tips scrapping to rise thanks to weak market and rising demolition prices. Golar sees deeper red in 'flat market' But the Tor Olav Troim-led company notes that July was the busiest month for spot voyages on record. Evalend vehement after tanker detained Greece's Evalend Shipping is vehemently denying an allegation of fuel smuggling after Libyan authorities detained one of its chemicals tankers this week to investigate its crew. The 20,000-dwt Levante (built 2008) has been held since 27 August when the Libyan coastguard intercepted the vessel as it was ballasting about 25 miles off the country's coast, awaiting orders. Local media cited a Libya Aegean adds Caribbean to bunkers network Leading independent bunkers supplier in partnership deal with local storage owner. Zim bounces back in the second quarter Israeli shipowner returns to black and says it managed to outperform the market. Golar Partners close to new FSRU contract US-listed partnership plans to take advantage of good position in mid-size market as it reports strong results. Seadrill and tankers chew into Ship Finance International dividend Chief executive Ole B. Hjertaker says reduced quarterly payout is prudent move. Corpus Christi eases vessel restrictions US Coast Guard says inner harbour is navigable, but large ships still unable to move. Raffles wraps up ultramax pair Singaporean owner buys brace of bulkers from compatriot Norr Systems. Avance Gas president: Traders turning to older design VLGCs Lack of Panama Canal slots means more traditional sized vessels are back in business. ABN Amro and Maersk work on smart boxes Glassbox, a team of employees from Dutch lender and leading boxship owner, launch innovative project. Attica ferry grounds in Ios port Refloating of grounded Attica Group-controlled ferry could take at least three weeks. Tanker slump sees Sovcomflot profit tumble Russian owner's bottom line falls in the first half due to very challenging tanker market. Fjord1 off to profitable start Oslo Stock Exchange newcomer Fjord1 has booked a profitable second quarter just a couple of weeks after its full listing. Per Saevik backed Fjord1 recorded a profit of NOK 138m backed by revenue of NOK 739m. The company came to market with a promise of exposure to a non-cyclical industry with government backed long-term contracts and sitting on a record backlog of NOK 21bn. It will take d Navig8 investors back Scorpio Tankers deal Giant of the US capital markets gets the go ahead with full support of Navig8 Product Tankers' investors. DryShips launches $100m rights offering George Economou-controlled company will use proceeds from the sale for vessel acquisitions and debt repayment. Fully-funded Frontline sticks to growth guns Robert Hvide Macleod sees the upside to lack of M&A so far this year as tanker owner nets new loans. Impairments drag down ASL Marine Singapore-listed OSV and yard operator says newbuild, repair and conversion sectors have all suffered. Jinhui Shipping just misses out on a profit Supramax specialist fails to make it into the black despite a 70% improvement in dry cargo rates. Moody's downgrades Eletson on rate weakness Rating agency says move is motivated by Greek shipowner's exposure to tankers and LPG. Stena charters in Gotlandsbolaget's Gute Swedish shipowner looks to bolster tonnage on Poland-Sweden route due to growing traffic. Dundee set to become offshore scrapping hub Scottish town set to partner facility in Norway to scrap rigs from the North Sea sector.

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
Maersk Line adds new transatlantic service to network Maersk Line will add a new service to its transatlantic network just as a free trade deal between Canada and Europe is initiated, the compa... FourKites partners with Mexican 3PL Logistics software provider FourKites struck a deal with Mexico-based Vitti Logistics to provide the third-party logistics provider's custo... ZIM swings to profit in Q2 2017 Israeli ocean carrier ZIM recorded a net profit of $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $74.1 million for... Cargo delays increase as Harvey moves northeast Tropical Storm Harvey, now downgraded from hurricane status, continues to send a deluge of record rainfall to Texas and now Louisiana as it... Harrison to STB: CSX undergoing 'profound, transformational' changes The chief executive of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad CSX has responded in part to a request for information by the U.S. Surface... Xeneta: Will container shipping 'sabotage its own success'? Xeneta, a rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight, says the container shipping industry "may be ... OOIDA: ELD mandate should be delayed while states get their act together The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a national trade group representing small-business trucking professionals and p... COSCO SHIPPING International grows profits, revenues in first half 2017 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.'s profits attributable to equity holders of the company surged 42 percent year-over-year... Report: Cargo theft in Brazil up 14% in Q2 2017 Statistics show an increase in cargo theft across Brazil in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest in a series of reports by S...

	web site
AUGUST 30, 2017
UPDATE 2: Houston Ship Channel to stay closed for at least 24-48 hours The Houston Ship Channel remained closed Wednesday to incoming and outgoing traffic with talk of opening some areas within 24-48 hours. US DATA: US fuel oil inventories at eight-week high Total domestic fuel oil stockpiles rose 1.044 million barrels to 35.456 million barrels, for the week that ended August 25. Aegean, Freepoint ink bunker supply agreement for US Virgin Islands Freepoint will supply the fuels, which Aegean will market via the Limetree Bay oil and product storage terminal at St. Croix. Houston Ship Channel stays closed as authorities assess conditions TANKERS: Black Sea-Med Handysize price hits 5-month high on strong fuel oil demand The Black Sea to Mediterranean route, basis 30,000 mt, was valued at $15.72/mt on Tuesday, or Worldscale 197.5, the highest level in over five months. External: Wired Bunkering Singapore revokes Universal Energy, Panoil bunker supplier licenses: MPA Both companies also had their bunker craft operator licences revoked. Storm Harvey to spur demand for Asia refined products, boost freight - Traders add multiple options to destination of ships - Asian gasoline may move to US - BP charters ship on Singapore-US route - Larger Asian gasoil volumes likely to go to Europe Oil product cracks hit fresh 2-year highs as Harvey knocks out US refiners Sources said US refiners have already begun making inquiries for prompt-loading jet cargoes from Northeast Asian suppliers. FUTURES: Oil products build on gains as Harvey hits Louisiana

›››File


FROM THE HOME PAGE

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher

	Search on inforMARE			Presentation
	Feed RSS			Advertising spaces
	inforMARE in Pdf
	Mobile