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BRIEFS
January 12, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Tianjin blast has less impact on insurance than fall in commodity prices
  • APM Terminals takes over Petlim Turkish container port in Izmir
  • China may well have a 'hard landing' amid credit bubble, says Marc Faber
  • Dark days ahead for container shipping, say Drewry analysts
  • Dairy giant Fonterra exports record volumes, but 2016 outlook glum
  • S&P cuts Hong Kong's Noble Group rating to junk after Moody's downgrade
  • Great Lakes and Seaway carriers expect another bleak year
  • Women in Trucking contracts MindShare Strategies to build skills
  • IATA: Carriers must brace for air cargo surge when July box weigh-ins apply
  • Air China to buy six Boeing 777-00ERs for less than US$2.05 billion
  • Forward Air shares are given sell rating by Zacks Investment Research
  • Slowdown in China's manufacturing output drags down air cargo demand in Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • BIMCO's analysis of the shipping market in 2015 & looking forward
  • East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates
  • Go-slow continues to impact operations at NSICT
  • JN Port does well in a challenging 2015
  • Krishnapatnam Port Co. inks agreement with govt of Andhra Pradesh & Petrogas Pvt. Ltd for setting up a LNG Regasification Terminal
  • Work on Sagar deep sea port project to commence in March: Gadkari
  • DFC likely to award contracts worth INR 10K cr. by March
  • Highway Ministry to use aircraft to observe projects
  • Devaluation of yuan to make imports from China cheaper: Sitharaman
  • INR plunges on heavy dollar demand
  • IVRCL bags contracts worth INR 351 cr. in Karnataka

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ITJ exclusive: Stern replaces Kunz
  • China planning high-speed freight train
  • Seasoned executive joins NGL
  • ITF turns its eyes on Portland
  • BBC Chartering sets up shop in London
  • UAE: rail operator and forwarder ink pact
  • Aeromexico nonstop Mexico-Narita
  • Expanded intermodal facility in Gdynia
  • EU splashing out on plethora of projects
  • Port of Vienna implements managerial change
  • Fatal West Atlantic crash near Norwegian border
  • Decline in airfreight volumes bottoms out
  • Senior advisor for Röhlig
  • Resigning but remaining
  • Rising demand for transport to Scandinavia
  • Myanmar concession awarded to Kerry
  • China's NDRC fining international shipping companies

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • SK Shipping seen as stable
    SK Shipping, South Korea's third biggest shipping company, has maintained its credit rating at A2- by the Korea Ratings Corporation. Since December 2013, when it was downgraded from A2 to A2-, SK Shipping has maintained that rating, a positive sign considering that its two bigger compatriot peers, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai...
  • Regulation insight: Steadying the ECDIS course
    As 2015 drew to a close, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) unveiled statistics revealing that more than half of the world's international trading fleet was living with electronic chart information display systems (ECDIS). Figures indicate that 58% of vessels are using an electronic navigation chart (ENC) service on the...
  • XSI secures order for first chemical tanker
    China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The contract also...
  • Transpacific ship sizes on a steady upward trend, says maritime analyst
  • No increase in South Korean port fees
  • Container freight rate fall slows in November
  • United Ocean Enterprises files for bankruptcy protection
  • Bergen port asks ships to relocate due to air quality problems
  • Australian trade union cleared of crime but tactics questioned
    Australian union supporters on a march.
  • Greek shipowner debuts ethylene tankers
    Othoni, first in Eletson's newbuild programme liquefied ethylene carriers
  • Tanzania denies suspension of USD10 billion mega-port project
    President Jakaya Kikwete held a ground breaking ceremony in October.
  • MR spot rates to ease in near term
    Tanker market expected to have another strong showing.
  • XSI secures order for first chemical tanker
    China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • IATA puts on brave face and believes decline in air freight demand is bottoming out
  • Drone testing zooms to next stage as Matternet begins trials with payloads
  • 'Reckless' orders for ULVCs by carriers to blame for boxship charter market crash
  • HGV training firm launches Young Truckers campaign to inspire next generation
  • Using fewer ports can mean cost saving and efficiency gains for shippers

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Horizon to build two Tier IV escort tugs for McAllister
  • Cat twin fin propulsion system wins prestigious Platts award
  • Pioneer takes delivery of second Green Dolphin
  • LNG fueled bulkers are a double first for DNV GL
  • Vard Promar delivers its first ship
  • ABB ships 20.5 MW Azipod XO

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes
  • Port of Portland schedules hearing to discuss draft improvement plan
  • Bureau of Transportation Statistics publishes Pocket Guide for 2016
  • Port of Grays Harbor seeks comment on recreational lands and facilities plan
  • Diana Shipping Oks new loan to partially finance three newbuilds

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • VLCC spot rate slips amid January lull in cargoes
    Further slides anticipated as list of available vessels builds
  • Navig8 Product Tankers amends loan facility and takes delivery of new vessels
    Amended facility with CACIB and BNP Paribas built on the $64.3m loan facility announced last year in November
  • Baltic Handysize Index hits fresh lows
    Pre-Chinese New Year Spot market activity picks up but slide continues
  • Panama plans ratification of ballast water and ship recycling conventions
    Ratification by largest flag would be big boost for IMO
  • Capesize lay-ups increase as BDI reaches all-time low again
    Update: Declines in capesize and panamax mostly contribute to Baltic Dry Index falling to record low for the fifth day in a row
  • A new way of looking at damages for repudiation of a voyage charter
    For the first time, damages increased to reflect detriment that was suffered after an unpeformed charter was due to end
  • Kitack Lim sets first-term agenda as IMO secretary-general
    Koji Sekimizu's successor aims to strengthen partnerships and improve communication
  • Five years' hard labour for Seaman Guard Ohio crew
    UPDATED: Immediate appeal against district court decision expected
  • No respite for Asia-Europe trades as volume decline continues
    Latest CTS data shows a 4.3% drop in the first 11 months of 2015, but transpacific trades in better shape
  • Box lines may void more sailings due to Chinese New Year weak demand
    Transpacific routes may see significant number of blank sailings
  • Asian yards' revenue and orderbook to take a hit in 2016
    Number of deferred deliveries is higher than in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Nomura says
  • Aronnax: The irony at the IMO
    While MEPC will be the first time UN officials meet to discuss CO2-related policies after the Paris agreement was struck, society may expect more than the IMO can deliver
  • Unipec ranks as world's biggest dirty tanker charterer in 2015
    Shell ranks number two; Indian Oil jumps to fourth place up from 10th
  • POSH and Hmood Al-Khalaf Group seal joint venture
    New venture signals an increase in POSH's investments and operations in Saudi Arabia
  • Origin Energy ships first cargo from Australia Pacific LNG project
    Project faced multiple delays amid dismal price environment due to oversupply and weak demand
  • EMAS Offshore incurs first-quarter loss on weak offshore industry
    Company focuses on increasing vessel utilisation, strengthening balance sheet
  • Autonomous herrings
    Why is there such current enthusiasm for driverless ships when competent seafarers are paid so little anyway?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Shippers, lawmakers make case to US regulators against NS-CP merger
    WASHINGTON - Shippers, lawmakers and other railroads are already petitioning federal regulators to reject the proposed tie-up of Canadian Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway even though the former has yet to file any legal notice with U.S. rail regulators. Since the Canadian railway disclosed its $28 billion bid to buy Norfolk...
  • US retailers cry foul on Long Beach port free time reductions
    Retailers who ship through the Port of Long Beach urged the second-largest U.S. port not to move forward with its proposal to change free time provisions in its tariff from four days at present to six work shifts until the Southern California port complex gets a better handle on its...
  • Environmentalists blast changes in NY-NJ port's clean-trucks plan
    Credit: Port DriverAn environmental group criticized as "disgraceful" a plan by the Port of New York and New Jersey to relax a Jan. 1, 2017, deadline for replacement of more than 6,000 port drayage trucks with newer vehicles. The Coalition for Healthy Ports said the revised clean-air plan that the Port...
  • Truck driver pay: How fast will it rise in 2016?
    Softer demand for trucking services may have dampened pressure on truck driver pay, but it hasn't removed it. With the national unemployment rate at 5 percent, and construction companies hiring tens of thousands of workers, trucking firms will have to pay more to "seat" and keep experienced truck drivers in 2016. Barring...
  • South Korea to reduce port fees over next three years
    Amid the backdrop of the global shipping downturn, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has decided to hold off on raising fees for using the country's trading ports and plans to reduce port fees by 70 percent over the next three years. Accordingly, all 31 ports in South Korea, including...
  • The Future of LTL: Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy
    Less-than-truckload shipping is experiencing one of the faster rates of evolution within the transportation industry. The problems that have historically stifled the growth of this segment - coordination between multiple parties and inability to fill extra space on trucks - suit the expansion of Internet of Things type solutions hitting...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Another battering for US shipping shares
    As China goes, so go the maritime equities as bulkers, tankers and LNG share in the pain.
  • Middle East VLCCs continue sharp plunge
    As charterers fix VLCC cargoes further afield, TD3 route drops by 15.6% in one day.
  • Fearnley downgrades tankers; forecasts cut
    Hot market downgraded to neutral as familiar failings resurface and bring rates revisions.
  • US box traffic to slow
    Report from US's largest retailer advocacy group points to seasonal lull, high inventories.
  • Angelica Schulte takes export cargo to Fos
    Second US crude cargo since Washington ended export ban leaves Houston for French port.
  • Baltic adds two panellists for indices
    The Exchange adds two new shipbrokers to assess clean tanker routes and S&P valuations.
  • P&O hits new high
    Owner's ferries carried record amount of freight in 2015 between Dover and Calais.
  • First ship sails for AP LNG
    Third Gladstone coalbed methane-backed project finally gets off the blocks.
  • Navig8 funds two more newbuildings at STX
    Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas club together to provide larger loan for products tanker newbuildings.
  • Paragon sells panamax; another set to follow
    Michael Bodouroglou-led owner confirms sale of bulker with a second tipped to depart soon.
  • USC eyes Indonesia
    Russian state shipyard group wants to build tankers and gas carriers in Asia.
  • AdvanFort crew jailed
    Ten seafarers and 25 guards get five years after being held since 2013 in arms row.
  • NorSea to collect up to $16m from sales
    Wilh Wilhelmsen-linked company sells off property to HitecVision fronted start-up.
  • Alpha LNGC heads to Sabine
    Greek-owned, Cheniere-chartered newbuilding on course for first export cargo
  • POSH wins biggest tow
    Singapore owner to move the world's largest floating structure - Shell's Prelude FLNG - from Korea to Australia.
  • Scandlines aims for zero
    Baltic ro-pax group steps up emissions-reduction strategy between Germany and Denmark.
  • 'Dry stuck in doldrums for two more years'
    Morgan Stanley says rates will remain around operating costs for a couple more years.
  • Hoare quits BW LPG
    Chief commercial officer exits Oslo-listed shipowner after more than a decade with group.
  • Sevan wins LNG work
    Oslo-listed group providing tech and engineering for Vires' new Philippines terminal.
  • Hafnia Tankers begins as a buy at ABN AMRO
    Bank expects Danish tanker owner to see profit rise consistently over coming years.
  • Thenamaris joins capesize buying spree
    Nikolas Martinos adds his name to the list of top tier shipowners snapping up second hand capesizes.
  • DNB buys more AMSC
    Norwegian bank builds stake in US tanker owner to 16% in $16m deal.
  • Star Bulk on notice
    Nasdaq tells Pappas-led owner to boost stock price back above $1.
  • EMAS slips to a loss
    Downturn in oil and gas sector takes its tollon Oslo and Singapore-listed company.
  • Miller back at Philly
    US shipyard replacing Kristian Rokke as chairman with former CEO.
  • Ship aground off Japan
    Eighteen crew evacuated from ship by helicopter, vessel's hull reportedly breached.
  • Otto in port tie-up
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with port operator in Batam.
  • CMA CGM keeps buying
    French liner giant has bought more NOL shares at below its takeover price for the stock.
  • Indian Oil's star rises on Poten tanker table
    Indian energy company jumps to fourth position while Unipec remains dominant charterer.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Retailers slam Long Beach proposal to reduce free time
  • Hapag-Lloyd USA CEO sought as Canaveral port chief
  • Canada e-Manifest penalties for highway carriers starts today
  • Drewry: Container shipping companies to lose $5b in 2016
  • Americold completes purchase of Atlanta, Ga. facility
  • Equasis taps MarineTraffic for vessel positioning data
  • Strong shipping sector growth bolsters December jobs report
  • NRF: U.S. container imports rise in November
  • WLS: Container capacity falls following weak peak season

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 11, 2016
  • Jacksonville LNG bunkering facility slated for mid-2016 opening
    Plant built to supply TOTE's LNG-fuelled new containerships will also be able to supply other customers.
  • Stena Bulk wary of London court case outcome
    Puts funds aside to meet potential claims.
  • DNV GL to class ESL dual-fuel bulk carriers
    Said to be first large LNG-fuelled bulkers.
  • Malta's bunker market share 'not enough'
    Government reviewing regulations to help sector reach its potential.
  • Singapore's MPA halfway to MFM bunkering target
    Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore.
  • FACTBOX: Asia Q1 oil products outlook and factors to watch
    Singapore fuel oil market expected to remain positive in coming weeks.
  • Singapore's MPA reaches half MFM bunkering target
    Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore.
  • Pioneer Marine receives fuel efficient dry bulk carrier
    Vessel has been equipped with mass flowmeters on the bunker line.
  • Number of oil spills since 2010 lower: ITOPF
    Six medium-sized spills reported in 2015; includes bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
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
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
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