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BRIEFS
September 23, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • 2M takes advantage of Hanjin's exit by adding Far East-USWC capacity
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 5,750 reefers for South America-Europe trade
  • Busan container volumes increase 5.5pc to 1.69 million TEU in July
  • Hanjin must discharge stranded cargo to survive: bankruptcy court
  • China capital outflow unrelenting, 24th month, August worst since January
  • Shipping industry braces for more challenges ahead following Hanjin collapse
  • FESCO pre-tax profit off 32.2pc to US$47 million as sales fall 31pc
  • DHL Express spends US$11 million to double capacity at Auckland
  • APL expands transatlantic service network with new Atlantic Gulf Express
  • Total Lubmarine launches new oil good for all bunkers and eco-rules
  • USCG's approval of Optimarin ballast water treatment 'coming soon'
  • New 'Globalia' forwarder network accepts only top flight operators
  • FedEx quarterly profit up 3.2pc to US$715 million as revenue rises 16.3pc
  • American Airlines Cargo to promote CEIV pharma handling certification
  • FL Technics to supply parts to K-Mile Asia's two B737-400Fs at Bangkok
  • Increased air freight for Rockford and Rickenbacker airports
  • China to become 'first trillion-dollar market' for Boeing

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • A.P. Møller-M'rsk reorganised into two separate divisions - Transport & Logistics & Energy
  • Hanjin Shipping gets some essential support from Korean Air
  • IWAI signs contract with DST, Germany for designing special vessels for NW-1
  • Role of private companies in shipping security in West Africa highlighted
  • India importing more wheat
  • JNPT participates in 'International Coastal Clean-up Day'
  • Kandla Port invites innovative ideas, suggestions to enhance systems & procedures
  • Krishnapatnam Port projected as most efficient ex-im route for Nagpur & Vidarbha
  • American Airlines Cargo continues enhancing cold chain program
  • Adani dedicates to nation world's largest solar power plant in Tamil Nadu
  • Argentina's new policies will increase bilateral trade with India, says official
  • Govt focused to spend on infrastructure in a big way to create smooth logistics experience for industries: Sitharaman

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A good year running
  • Truck orders on the rise in Europe
  • Liz now wearing the trousers - or at least the jeans
  • Record amount of freight moved by rail
  • New pharma warehouse opening in Hyderabad
  • Steering wheel handover in Germany
  • CMA CGM's new high cubes for MacAndrews
  • Partnership to optimise Pilbara rail operations
  • Switching to temperature-controlled transport
  • Hamburg Süd honoured by 3PL provider
  • Uniwagon goes west
  • Lufthansa Cargo now CEIV Pharma certified
  • Swiss railfreight operator invests in locomotives
  • Dube Tradeport's acting CEO confirmed after 19 months
  • Real time platform for transport capacity
  • August record for port of Charleston
  • BACA calls for London runway decision
  • Boeing and Airbus allowed to sell to Iran

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • MPC investors say farewell to 8,500 teu octet
  • Shipping lender DVB Bank warns of losses ahead
  • KDB issues USD45 million in back-up funds to resolve Hanjin Shipping's logistics crisis
  • Deck carrier opens new chapter for Indian group
  • China port throughput growth fuels speculation on trade recovery
  • Transport and logistics leads Maersk restructuring plan
  • ExxonMobil to work with Temasek unit to develop LNG bunkering in Singapore
  • K-sure extends insurance cover for affected Hanjin shippers
  • Morten Engelstoft to take helm of APMT following group strategic review
  • Maintaining Maasvlakte 2's defences
  • DSME to invest in SPV for Sonangol drillships
  • VARD wins more module carriers from Topaz Energy and Marine
  • Rickmers Maritime revises restructuring plan for bondholders
  • Dry bulk shipowner wary about China's rising coal, ore imports
  • Investor interest in dry bulk rekindles as rates rise

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • Dramatic shake-up at Maersk sees transport and logistics unit go it alone
  • IAG Cargo invests in top end of the market with major new freight facility
  • Analysis: 'The Parent Trap' - can DP World cut the apron strings?
  • K Line dismisses bankruptcy speculation
  • The imbalance in future logistics management
  • Hanjin gets Korean Air funds, but revival is in doubt
  • Long Beach appoints Duane Kenagy temporary CEO as hunt begins for Slangerup successor

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • Construction of NYC's Citywide Ferry fleet well underway
  • Keppel Singmarine delivers versatile support vessel
  • Next two LCS to be named to honor their shipyard cities
  • Philly Shipyard lays keel for Kinder Morgan product tanker
  • Vard gets order for two more module carriers
  • Four cruise newbuilds to have Wartsila Nacos Platinum systems
  • Maersk to be split into two divisions

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • MPC Capital raises $398m with eight-vessel sale
    Deal with an Asian finance syndicate almost doubles the initial investment
  • LNG shipping rates rift ratchets up
    Industry participants eagerly watch market trajectory amid disagreements over freight rate development
  • Coal price rally likely to cut China's import needs
    Rally will see ramp-up in local output as producers cash in
  • Maersk Line back on the acquisition trail as organic growth slows
    The world does not need a lot of new containerships, what it needs is consolidation, says Maersk Group chief
  • Aronnax: Ballast by numbers
    Race is on to be first tech company to win US type approval for management system
  • First VLGC demolition deal since 2011
    Freight rates inch up in fragile recovery but more supply measures might be needed
  • US pipeline leak boosts triangulated MR tanker rates
    Transatlantic fuel shipments triggered by outage of Colonial pipeline feeding southeastern US
  • Marco Polo Marine warns its viability hangs in the balance
    Company says it will default on next month's notes and expects record fiscal year losses
  • Capesize earnings spike to 13-month high
    Time charter average reaches $15,000 per day on tonnage tightness in the Atlantic market
  • Topaz Energy orders two additional vessels from Vard
    Newbuilding deal worth around $40m
  • Suezmax earnings surge to the $30,000 per day level
    Opec cartel indecision to further support tanker market fundamentals
  • A supersized problem
    Safety, security and efficiency at the ship-port interface in the "age of scale" on the agenda at an event organised by ICHCA International - though shipowners were thin on the ground
  • Capesize earnings jump may lift secondhand bulker prices
    But near-term impact likely to be limited as actual transactions needed to reflect price increase
  • KDB to provide $45m to help Hanjin Shipping resolve cargo crisis
    Credit line will be available only after Hanjin exhausts its other finances
  • Biggest Maersk management shuffle in memory brings four new chiefs
    Executive reshuffle immediately follows Maersk's momentous split into two independent divisions
  • Hanjin ships start docking in Singapore
    Hanjin Jebel Ali started berthing on Wednesday
  • Rickmers Maritime adjusts restructuring plans
    Trust also has plans to issue 1.3bn new shares
  • Insufficient working capital the cause of Hanjin Shipping's crisis
    SC Lowy co-founder Soo Cheon Lee says Hanjin's collapse is a good lesson for the industry
  • Tanker at last loads cargo and sails from Libya's Ras Lanuf
    First loading since 2014 will be followed by a second on 2010-built tanker Syra
  • Port of Long Beach appoints Duane Kenagy as interim chief executive
    Port authorities still seeking a candidate to take helm
  • Aegean clinches $1.25bn borrowing base for operations
    ABN Amro-led facilities renewed on better terms, says bunkering company

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • US export surge and bumper ag forecast raise trans-Pacific hopes
  • US intermodal rebound seen even farther down tracks
  • "K" Line accuses APL Logistics of falsely telling shippers bankruptcy possible
  • Houston clears Hanjin import containers for pickup
  • DP World adds more intermodal services at key Indian ports
  • DP World aims to make Canada's Saint John gateway for US imports
  • Top ports by continent: Why and how they plan to stay ahead
  • Chinese container port volume growth spurs recovery speculation
  • Maersk strategic reviews nets new CEO for APMT
  • Krishnapatnam port looks to capture JNPT cargo with new rail service
  • India aids coastal shipping with tariff concessions
  • Maersk split to integrate liner, terminal and forwarding units

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • Wilbur Ross sees 'real value' in shipping
    Billionaire US investors mentions marine transportation space at top of his shopping list.
  • Analysts see more dry-bulk stock enthusiasm
    China demand is better than expected; but supply glut persists and 2017 is unclear.
  • Analysts' eyes on 2018 and 2019 for IPOs
    Deutsche Bank's Amit Mehrotra sees amazing year in 2019, while UBS's Spiro Dounis says window opens before that.
  • Hanjin trade creditors to 'take a bath'
    Claims broker says collapsed owner's fleet is worth a lot less than secured debt.
  • Wolfgang Topp leaves HSH Nordbank
    German shipping lender hands responsibility for offloading bad loans to Ulrik Lackschewitz.
  • Hyundai Heavy wins refund guarantees
    Korean shipbuilder now has backstop funding in place from banks for August deal.
  • HSBC forces Marine Managers bulker sale
    Bank wins order in Namibian high court to dispose of Greek-controlled supramax.
  • COA appeals for return of Hanjin boxes
    Box owners association publishes list of containers they want back.
  • Maersk edges up but questions remain
    Shares rise modestly after plans to slice conglomerate in two are confirmed.
  • Hanjin admits defeat on some vessel discharges
    Owner says all options exhausted for certain boxships; will unload in Korea.
  • Maersk review brings changes at the top
    Danish conglomerate will enter next phase with a new CFO, plus a new CEO at Maersk Tankers.
  • MPC seals $398m boxship fleet sale
    Asian finance syndicate is the buyer of eight 8,500-teu units from German asset manager.
  • AP Moller-Maersk reveals new strategy
    Danish giant outlines restructuring which will see the formation of two separate entities.
  • Polarcus secures another Australasian job
    Middle East owner reveals second regional contract win in a week.
  • Pirates raid boxship off Guinea
    Gunmen steal cargo and cash from Japanese-owned Windhoek.
  • ABG's $300m debt swap bid rejected
    Struggling Indian shipyard's investors turn down restructuring measure.
  • KDB said to mull KRW 50bn loan to Hanjin
    Funds start to mount up as KDB joins Korean Air Lines in offering cash to get ships unloaded.
  • Bumi Armada agrees Kraken FPSO delay fees of $85m
    Malaysian offshore firm still expects to make money from North Sea deal despite payout.
  • Topaz returns to Vard for more module carriers
    Two vessel order to be split between shipbuilder's facilities in Romania and Vietnam.
  • Rickmers Maritime caves in to investor pressure
    Shareholders look set to lose out as Singapore-listed trust improves deal for bondholders.
  • Prince Rupert eyes return to breakbulk
    Canadian port hires SSA Marine to carry out feasibility study as it bids to diversify cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • Port of Virginia inks 50-year lease extension for container terminal
    Artist's Rendering of the Virginia International Gateway's Full Build-Out Source: Virginia Port Authority The Virginia Port Authority (VPA)...
  • Walmart completes Jet.com acquisition
    Walmart said it has completed its $3 billion acquisition of Jet.com, which it plans to use to expand its growing e-commerce business. "Wal...
  • "K" Line refutes bankruptcy rumors
    Japanese ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) is refuting recent media reports indicating the company is planning to file for cou...
  • Cushman & Wakefield becomes exclusive leasing agent for Florida warehouse
    Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has been named the exclusive leasing agent for a 244,000-square-foot warehouse in ...
  • Saadé: CMA CGM 'on the look out' for more acquisitions
    CMA CGM is still hungry for acquisitions even after its recent $2.4 billion purchase of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines, parent of con...
  • CMA CGM's short-sea subsidiaries acquire new containers
    CMA CGM's European short-sea subsidiaries MacAndrews and OPDR will take delivery of 4,000 new 40-foot pallet wide high cube containers, OPD...
  • Report: CMA CGM vessel attacked by pirates
    A CMA CGM-operated vessel was attacked by pirates early yesterday morning, according to a report from maritime news outlet Splash 24/7 . S...
  • AMI expands U.S. air cargo operations to Miami
    AMI, a large air cargo space wholesaler, has opened a new office in Miami, with the aim to expand its reach in the South American market. ...
  • MPC Capital offloads eight containerships for $398m
    MPC Maritime Investments GmbH, a subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed MPC Capital AG, will divest a portfolio of eight containerships to an unnam...
  • Boeing, Airbus get green light to export commercial aircraft to Iran
    The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has granted permission to Boeing and Airbus to export commercial aircraft to Ir...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports reveals booming first-half results
    Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of the ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, reported net profits fo...
  • A.P. Møller - Maersk says it will split into two divisions
    The Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller - Maersk A.S said Thursday its business will be split into two independent divisions, one focusing on t...
  • Logistics software provider integrates with INTTRA
    NaviTrans, a provider of software to freight forwarders, has integrated key components of the ocean freight technology provider INTTRA's pl...
  • NEWS FLASH: A.P. Møller - Maersk conglomerate will split into two divisions
    The Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller - Maersk A.S said Thursday its business will be split into two independent divisions, one focusing on t...
  • Port of Oakland accepts empty Hanjin-owned containers from truckers
    The Port of Oakland said Wednesday it will receive empty containers owned by South Korean liner carrier Hanjin Shipping, which filed for ba...
  • NEWS FLASH: Port of Virginia inks 50-year lease extension for terminal
    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) on Wednesday announced a 50-year extension of its lease for the Virginia International Gateway (VIG) cont...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
  • Maersk to spin off oil, energy units in major restructuring move
    The company said Thursday it planned to separate four units -- Maersk Oil, Maersk Drilling, Maersk Supply Service and Maersk Tankers -- from the parent group within the next two years.
  • North Chile ports closed for second day by rough waters
    The unit also warned that Chile's two largest ports, San Antonio and Valparaiso, could face rough waters later this week.
  • Caribbean Panamax rates stable as owners hold firm: sources
    The Caribbean-US Gulf Coast route has bobbed up and down between w80 and w85 since August 30.
  • Mideast departures, arrivals into China inch higher
    In China, 18 tankers arrived over the week from non-Chinese ports, up from 16 the previous week.
  • Maersk to spin off oil, energy units in major restructuring move
    Seeks to grow container shipping company
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Ryazan fully back online after works
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore bunker fuel market finds presence of used lubricating oil, low flash point
    Deliveries were made by several suppliers between September 12-16.
  • UAE's DME lists two new fuel oil derivatives
  • Precious Shipping to sell Supramaxes, acquire Ultramaxes in 2-5 years
    Precious also planned to sell for scrap one or two more Handymaxes in the next few months, Hashim said.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains higher on supportive draw in US crude stocks
  • TANKERS: Caribs Suezmaxes firm on thin tonnage, hot WAF market, sources say
    Just eight ships opening in the region through October 10.

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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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