BRIEFS

testata inforMARE

19 August 2026 - Year XXX

Independent journal on economy and transport policy

00:17 GMT+2

BRIEFS

March 15, 2016

	web site

More co-operation noted between CMA CGM and APL ahead of takeover MTR's Hong Kong-Guangzhou express rail link approved over protests Gulftainer 2015 volume up 4pc, handles 19,561 TEU from single ship Evergreen, CMA CGM to merge Asia-Adriatic service to cut capacity Canadian Pacific rules out hostile bid, hopes to get CSX on board Scots dockers to strike in protest of changed working conditions 66pc of GOP voters oppose TPP trade deal after seeing what's in it MacGregor upgrades cargo system of two 14,000-TEUers to boost capacity United first to introduce biofuels into daily operations at LAX Changi Airport facilitates partners to gain IATA pharma handling cert Chapman Freeborn and RUS Aviation announce new Asia cargo agreement American Airlines Cargo expands cold chain facilities worldwide

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
"K" Line enhances INDFEX-1 & CIX-2 west India services AEO status makes more sense than ever, says UK freight forwarding association Box spot rates on key trade lanes show no improvement CMA CGM improves its service between US Gulf / East Coast & West Africa Maersk subsidiary SEAGO announces new Liverpool service MISC & AET to merge chemical & product tanker fleets MOL appoints Chief Country Representatives in move to enhance intra-group synergy & cooperation South of Africa on the head haul? Port of Amsterdam welcomes 397-m long ship Projects worth INR 1,20,000 cr. to be showcased before potential investors at Maritime India Summit 2016: Gadkari CONCOR commences new train service for import containers at Adani Kattupalli Port Kerala CM launches work on Kozhikode light metro project Lufthansa Cargo reaffirms its commitment to Indian market

	web site

Track renewal in Sweden's far north Indian traction for Myanmar Hapag Lloyd included in blue chip index Marketing vital for German logistics companies AA Cargo enhances temperature-controlled network New partners for Senior Logistic Consultants Railway takes 10,000 HGVs off Russian roads Which are the cleanest vessels? ESI reveals all Chill out with UPS Mersey Maritime announces industry awards winners Acquisition adds sensitive freight services to portfolio What to do with idle ships? Shaheen adding Manchester to network Megaships give POLB a rollicking start to 2016

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Why Seaman Guard Ohio case touches an Indian nerve The case of the Seaman Guard Ohio's 35 crew and guards currently serving five-year prison sentences in south India on illegal weapons charges, highlights the need for international maritime operators to conduct thorough due diligence - not only on national laws,... Helios VLGC pool boosts capacity The scope of the Helios very large gas carrier (VLGC) pool will rise by 36% with the addition of ships from Oriental Energy to those of founding members Dorian LPG and Phoenix Tankers. "The Helios Pool will increase its market presence... Two killed during Taiwanese vessel oil spill investigation Two people are reported to have died after a helicopter crashed when taking part in a pollution investigation off Taiwan on a grounded ship, TS Taipei. The vessel is said by local media to have spilled some 14 tonnes of oil. The helicopter crashed while returning for six... OSV owners prefer to cold-stack vessels outside Singapore Singapore's offshore supply vessel (OSV) owners are not benefiting from cold-stacking their vessels in the port of Singapore after the extension of port dues concession introduced by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore last year, IHS Fairplay has learned. At first, the MPA extended the... Analyst Pareto raises 2016 VLCC earnings estimate by 15% As spot freight rates for VLCC tankers soared at the end of last week, shipping analysts at Pareto in Oslo have raised their estimate for VLCC earnings this year by 15% to USD48,750/day. "The VLCC market tightened dramatically last week, with several last-minute March... Tanker and dry bulk values remain under downward pressure Values of crude oil tankers and dry bulk carriers have remained under downward pressure, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo say. VLCC resale values have fallen to USD96 million, 2.0% lower than a month ago and 4.0% below... Hong Kong port statistics show true extent of dismal final quarter Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released figures that show a dismal fourth quarter throughput story with total volumes falling more than 25% including huge drops in China-related inbound and outbound volumes. Total cargo throughput fell by 25.5% to 56 million tonnes in the final... Is it the time right time to order speculative tanker newbuildings? Traditionally when earnings are good within a shipping sector we see a surge in speculative newbuildings orders, especially when shipyards have capacity and prices are attractive but does this mean the time is right to order tankers? First off there... Less than half of Golden Ocean's share offer taken up Retail investors have subscribed for just about 15 million of the 34.3 million shares that Golden Ocean Group, the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, offered to them, the company said in a statement. The shares were... Japanese ship orders halved in February The decline in newbuilding orders in Japan continued in February, with newbuilding orders halving year-on-year to seven ships, according to statistics released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association. After recording substantial year-on-year increases in newbuilding orders in 2015, Japanese shipbuilders saw their streak snapped in the... Seoul court vetos Samsun Logix's rehabilitation plan South Korean bulker owner Samsun Logix has encountered difficulties in its attempts to pull out of receivership, with the Seoul Central District Court rejecting its second rehabilitation plan. Justice Yoon Joon felt that given the bleak outlook for dry bulk shipping, Samsun Logix's proposed repayment... Port expansion hopes fade as Moody's downgrades Adani's Abbot Point Moody's on 14 March downgraded the Adani Abbot Point Terminal (AAPT) in Australia three notches to a high-risk Ba2 investment grade, which effectively makes any investment in the port speculative and a substantial credit risk, a Moody's spokesperson told IHS Fairplay. The downgrade was based on continued weak coal market conditions,... China to establish international maritime centre China is to establish an international maritime centre within the year so as to protect its sea rights, Zhou Qiang, head of the Supreme People's Court, has said in a report at the annual session...

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Shippers want transparency in air freight bookings and to deal direct with airlines Red tape tying up preparations to comply with new container weight verification rules Members get free eAWBs in WCA push for new forwarders to join WIN system What's next for piracy? China has its own view Digitising the supply chain: the awareness imperative Alibaba gears up to compete with Amazon on logistics ColdEx invests in a hi-tech initiative to go the extra mile for customers in India Crane Worldwide appoints Andrew Barnes as its UK sales director

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Vancouver Shipyards gets $65.4 million in NSS contracts BSEE investigates offshore platform fatality VIDEO: MHI delivers AIDAprima ABB unveils new fuel saving concept for larger ships Dinner boat captain charged with using dead woman's ID Wartsila launches new 4,000 kW transverse thruster Three die in Tappan Zee bridge tugboat accident

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Port of Seattle CEO promotes Dave Soike Boeing CTO/Senior Vice President announces plans to retire this July Crowley presents scholarships to four Williams-Mystic students Port of Port Angeles Commissioners name Steve Burke to District 2 position Americold taps Carl Fowler as senior vice president

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
AgTC supports USCG on box weighing rules Shippers' group calls for carriers to provide their own tare weight for containers and calculate their own VGM Greek-owned fleet continues to expand Survey finds Greeks control 15.8% of world fleet and gaining share except in crude tankers Singapore: Staying Strong Ahead of Singapore Maritime Week, Katherine Espina takes a look at what Singapore is doing to win the transhipment game amid the current container shipping downturn Future of shipping: smaller crews and more shoreside control Increasingly affordable connectivity will change the shipping industry, according to Lloyd's Register marine marketing director Luis Benito Viking Supply Ships moves to lay up entire PSV fleet Owner cuts PSV losses in favour of operational savings in continued weak market Dragnis family looks to acquire all of Goldenport's vessels Goldenport directors will seek to dissolve company if proposed transaction is successful Singapore box volumes fall 7.7% year on year Singapore port moves 3.2% fewer containers in February than in previous month Noble Group unit incorporates natural gas solutions subsidiary Subsidiary to supply gas to power generation, transportation, energy and industrial sectors in Mexico Port of Virginia container throughput up 24% year-on-year February 2015 volumes affected by snowstorms ClassNK joins USCG Alternate Compliance Programme Programme allows NK-classed, US-flagged vessels to receive certificate of inspection based on reports from ClassNK Finland and Japan ink strategic pact Initiatives to include greater use of Northern Sea Route Frightened by an uncharted future The plunge into exciting new ways of navigation brings a lot of new risks

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
In Long Beach, city college helps train harbor truckers Samsung taps liner service from Mexico to Miami to avoid border US shippers want existing container weight rules unchanged Miami container volume jumps by double-digits 2015 figures foreshadow Hong Kong's steep challenges Asia-Europe to remain sluggish yet volatile, Drewry says India's Kattupalli Port gets new Concor train service South Korea carriers add Indochina services to meet growth Kerry Logistics' US acquisition expands global network Cochin truck strike in fifth day Congestion-free West Coast hits Hong Kong air cargo growth

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Interunity wins order seizing Navig8 funds Shipowner affiliate sues pool operator over $2.33m in alleged damage to chemical tanker. Norden sues over damage to bulker Operator files Texas lawsuit against Intership Services on allegations of spotty cargo hold wash. China Cosco finance chief steps down Tang Runjiang 'has no disagreement' as Deng Huangjun moves up from Cosco Pacific. Sinotrans Shipping loss widens in 2015 Chinese bulker and boxship owner sees deeper red in annual bottom line in a "more depressed market". Owners have sell-high knack nailed down Clarksons study shows most tanker and bulker sales take place when rates are strong. MHI's delayed cruiseship finally delivered Fire-hit AIDAprima handed over in Japan as yard counts cost of $1.6bn loss on two-ship contract. Rem raids DNB Markets for new CFO Ola Beinnes Fosse set to join offshore shipowner in the summer. Somali kingpin gets 20 years in jail Belgium court reveals hefty sentence for major piracy figure Mohamed Abdi Hasan. 10-year term for man in cruiseship cocaine ring Norwegian Cruise Line crewman sentenced for role in alleged scheme to move drugs from Honduras to US. Chambal sells first of five aframaxes Indian group offloads 2006-built tanker for book loss as fleet disposal begins. Harland & Wolff laying off 60 workers Fred Olsen shiprepairer needs to shed staff due to oil and gas downturn. Dorian's Helios pool takes Oriental eight Chinese outfit slots series of gas carriers into Helios LPG Pool. Pyxis Tankers listing deemed safe by Nasdaq Products tanker owner's share price worth more than $1 for 10 days straight. Monster Valemax order shows 'our biggest fear' JP Morgan analyst welcomes Canada snubs Davie's newbuild bid Unsolicited $752m offer to build icebreakers and multipurpose ships rejected by government. Goldman cuts Navios Midstream holding Goldman Sachs Asset Management sells a large slice of its interest in VLCC MLP. GOGL fails to sell out offering John Fredriksen bulker company comes up short with secondary share sale. Vehicle carrier spills fuel in Los Angeles Ray Car Carrier-owned ship involved in oil leak at the US west coast port. VLCC rates rise has 'good level of support' Analysts optimistic after earnings raced up in past week. Wartsila wins NLNG maintenance deal Finnish firm signs contract for six Nigeria LNG carriers. TAS fights AHTS newbuild cancellation Malaysian shipbuilder says scrapping of deal for two offshore vessels is not valid. Nathalin aframax deal sets new price level Brokers reach for their red pens to ink in new tanker benchmark. Hanjin Shipping aiming to raise $1bn Korean shipowner to sell more ships or cut jobs to refinance debt. Two dead, one missing in NY smash Divers recover second body from wreck of tug that was in collision with barge. Boa Offshore receives refund of $84m Norwegian owner gets $13m and $71m in interest and principal payments from Mingde over delayed ships. Concordia takes extra cover in products Stena company signs three-year charter at time when owners are covering up. Viking Supply lays up last two PSVs Offshore vessel owner blames weak market for decision to stack remaining supply ships. India exempts VSAs from competition Owners free to sign vessel sharing agreements for another year without competition commission referrals. MPC Capital wants to double assets Hamburg boxship group aiming for portfolio of EUR 10bn in medium term. Indian growth set to boost crude tankers Conservative estimates expect country to see growth in oil imports of over 4% per annum. Scottish container port faces industrial action Grangemouth port workers reportedly set to strike from Tuesday over pay and conditions.

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Clinton pledges greater anti-dumping enforcement Port of Los Angeles posts record February throughput Helicopter crash leaves two dead in containership post-rescue effort PwC: Cargo carriers must disrupt themselves, or be disrupted HKIA reports sharp drop in February cargo volumes AA Cargo expands temperature-controlled network England's airports report mixed February cargo volumes

	web site
MARCH 14, 2016
Russian Gazpromneft Marine Bunker's 2015 sales down 8% on year Claims 21% share of the Russian bunker market. IBIA joins Trident Alliance as strategic partner Want to promote compliance with sulfur regulations and a level playing field across the industry. Baltic Sea and North Sea ECAs to seek NOx limits Proposal likely to be submitted to IMO in October, further building the case for LNG-fueled ships. Singapore February bunker sales rise 3% on year to 3.5 million mt February total was the lowest since February 2015. Singapore Data: Feb Bunker Fuel Sales Rise 3% On Year To 3.5 Mil Mt February total was the lowest since February 2015 when the port saw sales of 3.4 million mt. Heavy Singapore fuel oil trading seen unlikely to congest terminals Some terminals can handle both clean and dirty products. TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO buys up to 180,000 mt of LSFO for April-May Loading over April to May

›››File


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

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