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BRIEFS
October 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL ups Asia-North Europe/Med rate US$800 from October 17
  • 11 empties topple when Hanjin ship drifts into MSC vessel in Singapore
  • Delays expected as carriers batten down for Florida's Hurricane Matthew
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$300/TEU from Asia to East Africa from November
  • OOCL increases bunker and yen surcharges on cargo from south China
  • CMA CGM ups rate US$196/TEU, US$336/FEU ex-N Europe to ECSA
  • Cosco joins Evergreen on Adriatic-Israel loop from Venice to Ashdod
  • Hanjin Shipping could have survived With creditors' aid, says chairman Cho
  • MSC and Zim announces joint Black Sea service targeting agricultural produce
  • Ultra-low Asia-Europe rates will soon be over after Hanjin's demise: Xeneta
  • Belfast flights disrupted after TNT freighter bursts its tyres on runway
  • Kerry Logistics completes integration of ALPI Sverige into Swedish operation
  • IAG launches Hangar 51 start-up accelerator programme
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds third freighter flight to Doha-Budapest route
  • Port of Tauranga docks first 9,640-TEU ship since dredging harbour
  • China's trade challenges 'not short term,' says Ministry of Commerce
  • CaroTrans offers weekly Atlanta-Nhava Sheva LCL service
  • Brexit to be raised at Interferry conference in Manila October 17-18

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Adani Ports wins 'Container Handling Port of the Year' award at MALA 2016
  • Canadian delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Coffee with the Chairman
  • ICTT at Cochin showing impressive growth
  • Inland waterways terminals to be developed in Kolkata & Patna
  • JN Port's 27th Anniversary Special Issue released
  • Kandla Port registers impressive half-yearly performance in cargo handling
  • India aggressively pursuing trade prospects with LAC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shockwaves continue
  • Funds for digital campaign
  • New courier service in Down Under
  • Route planning services tailored to local conditions
  • Senior appointment at Crane Worldwide
  • Volga-Dnepr's AN-124F in action again
  • Kiel to augment Ust-Luga link
  • Lufthansa's first A350 leaves paint shop
  • New front runner for Maersk Supply Service
  • More than a gross of new trailers
  • OPDR switching to SWT in Hamburg
  • Atlanta to Nhava Sheva in under 40 days
  • Congratulations to the Yiffy 2016!
  • Locomotives to be built in Iran
  • Serving 1,000 breweries
  • Historic moment: Iata-Fiata sign pact in Dublin
  • GLS snaps up GSO

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Genco's private equity backers agree to ante up more cash
  • Boston expansion gearing up for late 2016 start
  • Korean seafarer union urges government to do more to rescue Hanjin crews
  • Investment slump spoils MPP prospects
  • Pacific Basin battles through weak dry bulk market
  • Cautious Stolt-Nielsen reports weaker interims
  • Daebo International Shipping emerges from receivership, Samsun Logix to follow
  • Hong Kong eyes 0.1% sulphur cap by 2019
  • Dongjin replaces Hanjin in Korea-Vietnam service
  • Three years before dry bulk recovers, says BIMCO

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Forwarders should become industry disrupters, but beware the politicians
  • Post-Hanjin, contingency planning 'is a must, not an option' to avoid chaos
  • Analysis: DP-DHL and FedEx eyeing gold at the end of an M&A rainbow
  • Start-ups seek to transform the international freight market
  • Shipping companies brace for new rules to cut deadly sulphur emissions
  • Corporate pirates and their parrots

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Eastern Shipbuilding gets go ahead on OPC contract
  • Skangas bunkers first ship from Pori LNG terminal
  • Heavy lift ship uses ABB predictive software
  • Singapore unveils new bunkering initiatives
  • Electric Boat gets $101 million for Ohio replacement work
  • Brad Mason promoted to NNS VP and AMSEC President
  • Volkswagen to charter two LNG fueled car carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Greece, Malta and Cyprus aim to present common front on shipping policies
    Flag state trio pledges to fight for competitiveness of European shipping
  • Busiest ever month for transpacific traffic
    Asia-Europe's peak season volumes continue to disappoint
  • Hanjin collapse will mean 'complex headaches for marine insurance'
    Considerable concern over extent of cover
  • Hanjin Shipping insolvency and insurance implications
    Can cargo insurers expect an avalanche of claims as a result of Hanjin Shipping's demise?
  • Genco raises $125m in fresh equity
    Support from three largest shareholders paves the way for debt refinancing with new $400m loan facility
  • Answer the question
    The industry has seen significant change this year. Our list of the most influential people in shipping is set for a thorough shuffle
  • Stolt-Nielsen third-quarter profit drops
    Terminal division gains offset by falling tanker and container profits as fourth-quarter uncertainty looms
  • Shipping urges smarter, fairer industry legislation
    Malta summit poll hints at frustration with quality of rulemaking, rather than quantity
  • Tote ships sail amid Hurricane Matthew and against US Coast Guard warnings
    USCG issued safety warnings to boat users and oceangoing commercial vessels
  • BIMCO says dry bulk owners should brace for consolidation
    Future will see larger companies ruling major trading routes without broker mediation, says industry association
  • Future disruption?
    Is the train service from Rotterdam to Chengdu in China

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • ATA CEO slams US truck speed limiter plan
  • Hanjin details when some but not all stranded ships will call US ports
  • XPO injects technology into multi-modal network
  • HMM deploys speedy trans-Pacific service amid peak season
  • Project to reduce road congestion between Brisbane and port
  • DHL enhances high-value logistics capability in Europe via acquisition
  • Canada Customs to work with forwarders on weeks-long delays
  • Booking cancellation fee making comeback, led by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Rotterdam port ramping up containerized rail reach to hinterland
  • Container shuttle service connects south Brazilian terminals
  • PIL joins India logistics investment rush with joint venture

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • ECO replaces one, pulls out two in Brazil
    US offshore vessel giant puts domestic-flag AHTS onto Chevron charter as PSVs depart for Mexico.
  • MJLF: Matthew may spur gasoline cargoes
    Ship supply built up in US Gulf Coast has built up, but more cargoes may get booked.
  • Ridgebury refinancing to pay off bonds
    Connecticut tanker owner to pay $180m in bonds after snagging cheaper bank debt.
  • Genco nets $125m from existing shareholders
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • Court OKs Swiber's judicial management
    Singapore High Court puts makes interim managers from KPMG Services in charge permanently.
  • SGX approves ASL Marine fundraiser
    Offshore vessel builder poised to raise $18.3m in equity rights issuance.
  • Genco nets $125m in new equity from old names
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • SGX approves ASL Marine fundraising effort
    Offshore vessel builder poised to raise $18.3m in equity rights issuance.
  • Genco's $125m in new equity from old names
    Fourth extended deadline fails to attract new investors; issues first preferred shares.
  • Wilson keeps selling mini-bulkers
    Norwegian owner offloads a 1976-built vessel for around $0.5m; its third sale since June.
  • Atlantic agrees rare AHTS conversion
    Norwegian owner along with Statoil plan to turn an anchor handler into an oil recovery ship.
  • Avance shareholder reduces stake
    Investor Folketrygdfondet sells 400,000 shares in LPG carrier owner to bring its holding to 4.2%.
  • Aframax auction fails to find a buyer
  • Analysts bullish on Euronav suezmaxes
    Positive reviews come as tanker market momentum builds for seasonal upturn.
  • Pacific Basin continues cost-cutting
    Exit from the Hong Kong CBD will help reduce spending as bulker market stays tough.
  • Soechi on the road to boost loan
    Indonesian tanker owner will try to convince more parties to take part in $180m facility.
  • Weak tanker rates down Stolt-Nielsen
    Norwegian owner makes less in the third quarter and describes the remainder of 2016 as "difficult to forecast".
  • Volkswagen to charter Siem Car Carrier LNG PCTCs
    German car manufacturer said to be considering converting other ships to greener energy source.
  • Star Bulk supramax refloated in Argentina
    Local tugs reported to have come to the aid of Greek owned bulker aground on the Parana River.
  • Klaveness: Lessons to be learned from Hanjin collapse
    Norwegian shipowner says liner firm's bankruptcy shows that "no one is too great to fail".
  • Indian liner route faces congestion surcharge
    Restrictions on vehicular access at Kolkata port said to be causing gridlock for shipping lines.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Will it be 2020 or 2025 for low-sulfur fuel?
    A decision that could boost the annual cost of moving ocean cargo to $60 billion, could take place later this month when the Marine Environ...
  • Rise of e-commerce has companies eyeing automated payment
    In a sign of e-commerce's increasing importance to world trade, AFEX, a non-bank provider of global payment and risk management solutions, ...
  • Executive Moves: Chamber of Marine Commerce and DTI
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce has appointed Raymond Johnston interim president. He will oversee the implementation of the recently announc...
  • WLS: Capacity plummets in wake of Hanjin bankruptcy
    Overall capacity in the major east-west trades dropped in the third quarter of 2016 after experiencing a boost heading into peak season at ...
  • BlueWater Reporting Hanjin Terminal Report
    BlueWater Reporting tracks terminal data for services operated by major carriers and has released a report detailing all services on which ...
  • Using APIs to deliver e-commerce duty transparency
    The story of how the two founders of the shoe retailer Bucketfeet met and dreamed up their business seems a little too improbable to be tru...
  • HMM unveils new transpacific liner service
    Hyundai New Start service Source: Hyundai Merchant Marine In the wake of the Hanjin bankruptcy, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced...
  • U.S. ports, railroads give latest updates as Matthew inches closer
    Several ports and Class 1 railroadshave issued operational updates as they brace for Hurricane Matthew. At 11:00 a.m. EST, the National Hu...
  • Port of Brunswick adds auto capacity
    A 100-acre expansion of the auto terminal on Colonel Island by May is part of a long-term plan to increase capacity and meet future transpo...
  • AAR: U.S. rail traffic down 6.9% through September
    United States-based freight railroads have seen shipment volumes drop 6.9 percent through the first three quarters of 2016 compared with th...
  • Flex drivers sue Amazon for misclassification
    Three delivery drivers have filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. in federal court in Seattle, Wash. seeking back wages, overtime pay and...
  • DHL subsidiary acquires Italian logistics provider
    DHL Supply Chain has acquired a 100 percent stake in Italian logistics provider MIT Safetrans, the company said in a statement. Based in C...
  • Great Lakes limestone trade slips in September
    The Lake Carriers' Association reported Thursday limestone shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 2.96 million tons in September, a 9.5 perce...
  • Port of Longview puts wind turbine blades onto railcars
    The Port of Longview in Washington state has become the first U.S. port to move wind turbine blades directly from a ship to on-dock railcar...
  • Future of Maersk Oil a question of scale and timing
    The future of the A.P. Moller Maersk Group's oil business should be viewed through short-term and medium-term lenses, according to an energ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2016
  • Platts Market on Close activity blows out New Orleans-Houston IFO 380 premium
    The New Orleans IFO 380 CST premium to Houston IFO 380 stood at $29/mt, the largest differential since January 8 when it was $31.50/mt, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • US Gulf Coast fuel prices up, but unaffected by Hurricane Matthew
    USGC HSFO -- the primary component of USGC IFO 380 CST -- rose 82 cents/b to $40.90/b, or $5.25/mt to $261.76/mt. Houston IFO 380 CST was assessed at $266/mt ex-wharf
  • NYMEX crude tops $50/b as spotlight returns to potential OPEC cut
    NYMEX November ULSD settled 1.35 cents higher at $1.5958/gal. NYMEX November RBOB settled up 50 points at $1.4978/gal.
  • Atlantic Coast ports preparing to close ahead of Hurricane Matthew
    The storm is expected to hit the Florida coast early Friday morning and Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday.
  • No let-up seen in race to supply Asia
    Landings in the three big Asian destinations -- China, India and Japan -- all increased from the previous week.
  • Saudi Aramco halts products supply to Egypt's EGPC: sources
    "[The] Saudi government has stopped all product deliveries to Egypt, all gasoline, all gasoil and all fuel oil," said one middle distillates trader Thursday.
  • Gazprom sees 1.35 million mt of Russian LNG bunker demand by 2030
  • Possible barge operator strike in S Korea sparks supply, price concerns
    South Korean refiners did not respond to requests for comment, while many traders were not contactable due to an industry conference being held in Singapore this week.
  • Mauritius's STC targeting bunker sales of 1 million mt/year within five years
    "We know that there is potential do so because substantial demand exists for both onshore and offshore bunkering,"
  • ANALYSIS: China independent refiners' pursuit of crude imports calms
  • Piraeus bunker fuel rises to 13-year high against Istanbul fuel oil
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • INTERVIEW: Surcharge can help cushion shippers from burden of cleaner fuel costs
    If all ports implement similar norms on fuel specifications, carriers have the opportunity to pass on the costs to the charterers.
  • IMO's impending 0.5% global sulfur cap would be tough to meet by 2020: sources
    Earlier date will not likely leave sufficient time for refiners to install adequate capacity to meet the demand.
  • Prompt Singapore HSFO swaps hit 14-month highs amid low arb volumes, crude strength
    Speculative interest in the fuel oil paper markets in Singapore could also be a factor for the upbeat flat prices, a trader said.
  • FUTURES: Crude steadies after rallying on surprise oil draw

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
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 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
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
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