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BRIEFS
March 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1
  • Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc
  • Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching
  • UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US
  • CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed
  • China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities
  • Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession
  • HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30
  • Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow
  • NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping
  • Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships
  • Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s
  • Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York
  • DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics
  • Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value
  • IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships
  • DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses
  • IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday
  • NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur
  • Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling
  • Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off
  • India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project
  • JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis
  • AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto
  • CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19
  • NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday
  • Sugar mills sign export deals

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Salty waters meet fresh waters
  • Less railfreight for DB
  • Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding
  • Hello, can you read me Osis?
  • New major shareholders for wagon hire company
  • Uneasy times for Global Ports
  • Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again
  • TGW expands executive board
  • Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub
  • MOL to appoint chief country representatives
  • Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business
  • New service in the South Pacific
  • IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition
  • Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services
  • Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions
  • Legal expert to chair Baca

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016
    The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the...
  • Vard branches into cruise ship construction
    Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports
    South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works...
  • Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S
    The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%...
  • Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes
    Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three...
  • South Korea re-enters container leasing business
    South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese...
  • Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore
    The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel...
  • Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership
    China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration...
  • Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016
    Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal...
  • US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers
    The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors
  • Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee
  • More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level
  • Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock
  • Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics
  • 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars
  • China in transition

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire
  • Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims
  • VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler
  • Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver
  • $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case
  • Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling
  • Another Suda liftboat set for delivery
  • Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor
  • CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes
  • Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue
  • Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test
  • Port association schedules annual spring conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding
    Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding
  • UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM
  • MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles
    But LR rates recover on naphtha flows
  • CSCL in management reshuffle
    Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm
  • View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen
    The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead
  • Idle box fleet nears record highs
    With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships
  • Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally
    Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options
  • Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses
    Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year
  • BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial
    CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design
  • TEN remains bullish on core tankers market
    But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term
  • Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services
    Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs
  • Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive
    Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016
  • Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt
    Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars
  • IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard
    Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016
  • Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet
    Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew
  • Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang
    Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform
  • E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit
  • A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA
  • NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition
  • Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services
  • Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle
  • Idle container ship capacity hits record high
  • Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB
  • Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator
  • Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016
  • Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes
  • Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity
  • LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV
    Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy
    New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering.
  • China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid
    State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace.
  • Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend
    Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market.
  • Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales
    Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period.
  • Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher
    Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade.
  • Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers
    Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult.
  • Poland plots shipbuilding revival
    Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry.
  • Island wins green light from bondholders
    Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval.
  • RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding
    Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven.
  • Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance
    Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal.
  • Minister: HMM restructuring on track
    Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor.
  • Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run
    Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports.
  • Iran says first oil to Greece due this month
    Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions.
  • Major management reshuffle at CSCL
    Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee.
  • Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again
    Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends.
  • Boxship crews told to watch their step
    Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships.
  • TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues"
    Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer.
  • Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split
    Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement.
  • BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive
    Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market.
  • d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit
    Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012.
  • Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit
    Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast.
  • Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company
    Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover.
  • Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move
    Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted.
  • Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill
    Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities.
  • Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise
    Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month.
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility
    Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant.
  • Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage
    Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service.
  • Tidewater taps revolving credit facility
    Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position.
  • Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders
    Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels.
  • Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution
    German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking
  • Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport
  • German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands
  • MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline
  • XPO grows logistics business in UK
  • U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January
  • Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission
  • Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports
  • Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping
  • Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes
  • Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now
  • U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba
  • Voters, business leaders split on trade views
  • UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015
  • Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012
    Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions.
  • Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels
    But sales of bonded MDO in January fell.
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February
    Down 90,000 b/d from January.
  • Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12
    But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
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
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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