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BRIEFS
October 28, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Ports profit off 52pc to US$43.8 million, but sales rise 0.7pc
  • Hyundai, MSC to bid for 54pc Hanjin stake in Long Beach box shop
  • China lifts Filipino bans, restrictions as US relations with Manila cool
  • Expansion of Caribbean ports to handle mega ships via Panama Canal
  • Too many box ports risk overcapacity, now Mexico bereft of ro-ro
  • Le Havre advises shippers to use tax loophole to make savings
  • DP World first 9 month box volumes up 2.2pc to 47.5 million TEU
  • CN quarterly profit falls 3.4pc to US$728 million as revenue slips 6pc
  • Canadian system uses water not oil to lubricate tailshaft bearings
  • Airbus quarterly profit falls 21pc to US$796 million as revenue slips 1pc
  • Korean Air back in black with record quarterly profits of US$374.5 million
  • Feeling left behind in pay, AA pilots mull shift to new union
  • Qantas Freight denies shipper claims of too little perishable space
  • Air cargo exports up 39pc as Nigerians cash in on weak naira
  • Alamo City airport traffic edge up but international travel takes a dive

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Hanjin to close European operations
  • Mandaviya calls for more international exposure for IMU students
  • MSC announces revisions to five services operating between Asia & US West Coast/Canada
  • NYK selected for DJSI for 14th consecutive year
  • Rickmers-Linie loads record number of transformers in Rijeka
  • Shipping industry meets in Tokyo to discuss mutual challenges
  • Suez Canal Authority considering advance payment toll structure
  • Cabinet approves new productivity-linked reward scheme for all Major Port Trust & Dock Labour Board employees/workers for 2015-16 to 2017-18
  • JNPT joins hands with RNTCP to organise health camp for Sheva villagers
  • Tariff hike at ICTT Vallarpadam a unilateral decision contrary to the prevailing scenario: Prakash Iyer, President, CSAA
  • Bombay Goods Transport Association elects office-bearers for 2016-18

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Florida is hungry
  • Delft Hyperloop - a new transport mode?
  • Crude oil partnership
  • LNG on track for Gothia Tanker alliance
  • Partnership for optimising rail transport
  • Promotion for Knudsen
  • Set to deliver 0.5 million cbm of concrete per year
  • Secure parking to combat rising cargo crime
  • More reefers for maritime cool chain
  • Wanted: more women in transport industry
  • Brussels showcases airside pharma transporter
  • New traction to boost last mile efficiency
  • Industry expert joins Ekol
  • RWI/ISL shipping index rising slightly
  • Distributing bio-ethanol in UK
  • THY lowering Kabul capacity

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • New global shipping sulphur cap set for 2020
  • Nordic American orders three Suezmaxes at Samsung
  • Nordea and DNB banks continue to endure tough shipping and offshore business
  • Samsung Heavy heads back into profit in third quarter
  • M&A in transport and logistics being driven by Asia, Oceania deals
  • Scrapping to reach record levels this year, says BIMCO
  • Hanjin Shipping takes legal fight to next step over arrest of bareboat charter ship
  • Maersk Line takes redelivered Hanjin ship
  • Chinese court declares Zosco insolvent
  • Terminal operators lodge USD189 million in claims against Hanjin

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • CH Robinson eyes more acquisitions as rising costs result in weak third quarter
  • 'More consolidation among container lines better for shippers than juggling alliances'
  • DCT Gdansk hopes it's goodbye to congestion as new container terminal opens
  • HMM may be sole bidder for Hanjin Asia-US network
  • DB Schenker pays over bribery allegations in Russia; Ford still under investigation
  • Uber's self-driving truck completes first shipment - 50,000 cans of Budweiser
  • Brussels Airport's cool investment in pharma transporter is a European first

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • New feasibility study released on hydrogen fuel cell ferry
  • NY acreage offered for offshore wind development
  • Singapore flag approves Wartsila EGC systems
  • $4.85 million in grants for Marine Highway projects
  • New partnership between Northern Lights, HUG

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • TEN finds charter for second LNG carrier
    Maria Energy fixed for 18-36 months in deal that could generate more than $70m
  • NAT goes long in tanker deal with SHI
    Updated: Order for three suezmax tankers worth $174m
  • GasLog Partners paves the way
    Vessel acquisition signals return to normalcy and dividend growth in the LNG MLP sector
  • The writing on the wall
    More than half of the shipping industry is exposed to fundamental changes in the energy sector
  • Sulphur cap set for 2020
    Debate at MEPC 70 ends in favour of 0.5% fuel sulphur content cap in 2020
  • Falling Indian fuel demand raises concerns for product tankers
    MR rates surge in Atlantic on pipeline issues and hurricane disruption
  • Cape earnings collapse by 23% on week
    Mood turns ugly as capes underperform smaller bulkers with weak Atlantic and Pacific trades
  • US energy flows keep suezmaxes and aframaxes busy
    Imports on the rise as low oil prices cap production, while the market also views US as a dedicated exporter in the long term
  • Keep costs low to take the beating when it comes, advises Hafnia's Skov
    Hafnia Tankers boss says volatility is unavoidable, so take action to prepare
  • Samsung Heavy Industries sees profit recovery in third quarter
    Restructuring efforts begin to bear fruit
  • Boxship price wars need to be 'decent', says CMA CGM's Saadé
    Rock-bottom rates are not the answer, and could lead to another Hanjin bankruptcy, warns CMA CGM vice-chairman
  • DSME sells Seoul headquarters
    Deal with Capstone Asset Management comes in under expectations at $148m
  • HMM a strong contender for Hanjin's Asia-US assets as deadline looms
    Court will begin accepting letters of interest from potential buyers on Friday
  • Global sulphur cap decision could be made today at IMO
    Contentious fuel availability study results to be discussed at MEPC 70
  • HMM a strong contender for Hanjin's Asia-US assets as deadline looms
    Court will begin accepting letters of interest from potential buyers on Friday
  • DSME sells Seoul headquarters
    Deal with Capstone Asset Management comes in under expectations at $148m
  • Cosco Shipping Ports profit drops on tepid trade growth
    Overall container throughput growth at its terminals slowed
  • Dalian Port nine-month profit falls on slowing demand for port services
    But revenue rose on a 118% jump in trading income volumes
  • Lois Zabrocky to become head of OSG's international spin-off
    High-profile appointment of company veteran celebrates another break of industry's highest glass ceiling
  • Swallowing the anchor
    Only the terminally deluded shipping company recruiter would expect young ship's officers not to be casting around for a shore job at some stage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Hanjin collapse lengthened truck turn times at LA-LB ports
  • Hub: No end in sight for weak intermodal margins
  • UPS adds capacity as e-commerce demand builds
  • XPO sells US truckload division to TransForce for $558 million
  • Marad bets $4.64 million on container-on-barge
  • In merger, TTS, Sunteck plug into shipper technology needs
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates building despite volatility
  • IMO sulfur cap set to raise shipping fuel surcharges
  • Maher, NY-NJ port authority agree to settle litigation
  • Container Corp. of India expands time-guaranteed rail operation
  • Terminal operators seek $200 million from Hanjin
  • Shippers fear higher Russian stevedoring tariffs will increase costs
  • Hanjin collapse drives idle container ship fleet to all-time high
  • Asia and Australia drive freight M&A deals

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Arne Blystad in dry-bulk OTC offering
    Norwegian magnate seeing to raise up to $100m from capital markets.
  • GSL improves result despite impairment hit
    New York-listed containership owner reduces bottom line loss and boosts adjusted profit.
  • Analysts cheer GasLog Partners dropdown
    Purchase from parent shows return to normalcy in LNG and revitalisation for MLP space.
  • Former Hanjin MR pair to set new marker
    Brokers closely watching transaction that will establish new benchmark price.
  • TEN eyes LNG growth after charter deal
    Maria Energy locked away for 18 months to three years, bringing up to $70m in revenue.
  • First Norwegian AHTS fixed in 17 days
    Broker Westshore says more North Sea pain ahead for owners.
  • Brussels boost for LNG market
    Danske Bank bullish on vote to cut import dependence on Russia.
  • DNB's Holth rides out market downturn
    Head of shipping Kristin Holth says the Norwegian bank's results are strong with good underlying business, despite heavy writedowns.
  • GasLog Partners ends dropdown drought
    MLP signs $189m deal with parent as it releases stable third quarter results.
  • NAT strikes for Samsung suezmax trio
    Herbjorn Hansson sets equity issue cash to work with newbuilding order in Korea.
  • HSH taking over nine Hanjin boxships
    German bank said to be chartering vessels to Maersk Line and MSC.
  • SD Standard in second PSV play
    Martin Nes-chaired company follows up August purchase with 20% stake in second Clarksons Platou-led PSV project.
  • Owners benefit as good times roll for P&I clubs
    Gard, Steamship Mutual and Standard clubs to return premium and seek no general increase.
  • Global trade has left some behind: Skou
    Maersk CEO tells industry leaders shipping must accept trade growth has not been positive for all people globally.
  • Siem sees further rise in lay-ups
    Oslo-listed owner says the struggling offshore support vessel market will remain in a difficult position.
  • Gothia orders two more dual-fuel tankers
    Swedish alliance adds to series of LNG-powered eco-ships at Avic Dinheng in China.
  • Klaveness sells final bulker newbuilding
    Norwegian owner offloads Chinese-built ship to exit standard bulker sector.
  • HMM could be only Hanjin bidder
    Korean rival may have clear run at compatriot's Asia-US liner business.
  • DNB's impairment losses rise to $262m
    Norwegian bank sticks to $2.2bn loan-loss forecast to 2018 in tough shipping markets.
  • Hyundai Heavy cut to 'neutral' at Nomura
    Japanese investment bank says it sees limited upside following recent share price rally.
  • Semua clean tanker set for Singapore auction
    Admiralty sheriff gives interested bidders until early November to submit bid for arrested vessel.
  • Shallow draft LNGC targets Southeast Asia
    Designed to be capable of accessing rivers and shallow harbors with a draft of only two meters.
  • Kirby Corp sees Q3 profit drop over 40%
    Barge firm says lower utilization and scrapping should bring supply and demand back into balance.
  • Buss Capital seals $260m structured facility
    German container leasing company agrees deal with five banks for Singapore subsidiary.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Sunteck, TTS will merge
    Jacksonville, Fla.-based transportation services provider Sunteck will merge with Dallas, Texas-based TTS,and the merged companywill operat...
  • Ocean rates on the rise outside of 'Hanjin effect'
    Ocean freight rates have been on a gradual rise since April, stripping out the short-term impact of Hanjin Shipping's insolvency in late Au...
  • CMA CGM looks to sell APL terminals
    French shipping company CMA CGM is seeking a buyer for the APL container terminals, according to a report in the Singapore Business Times b...
  • UPS reports higher net income, revenues in Q3
    UPS reported a net income of $1.3 billion for the third quarter of 2016, up 1 percent from the third quarter of 2015. Earnings per share f...
  • Public policy coalition opposes STB reciprocal switching regulations
    A coalition led by non-profit public policy organization the Competitive Enterprise Institute has sent a letter to both sides of Congress u...
  • Hub Group Q3 earnings drop even as revenues rise
    Hub Group, Inc. saw net income drop 9.6 percent year-over-year to $17.9 million in the third quarter of 2016, according to the company's mo...
  • Kirby Corp. profits plummet in Q3 2016
    Kirby Corp. saw net earnings attributable to shareholders in the third quarter of 2016 plummet 43.7 percent to $32 million compared with th...
  • IMO reaches decision on sulfur cap
    The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) will lower the global cap on the amount of...
  • Two investors acquire controlling stake in Pilot Freight Services
    Lima, Penn.-based Pilot Freight Services said Wednesday that two companies - the aerospace, transportation, and logistics-focused private e...
  • Echo's Q3 net income falls 32% despite rise in volumes, revenues
    Echo Global Logistics reported Wednesday its net income for the third quarter of 2016 fell 32 percent from the third quarter of 2015 to $2....
  • Bison develops portable system for weighing containers on chassis
    A New Zealand-based company called Bison has developed a portable system for weighing containers on chassis to help shippers comply with a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2016
  • Shipowners consider bunker fuel options after IMO move to 0.5%S
    The decision by the International Maritime Organization Thursday to lower the global sulfur limit of marine fuels at sea to 0.5% would have a profound impact on the fuel oil and bunker fuel marke
  • Petrobras says idles FSRU, cites 'operating costs'
    The Golar Winter floating storage and regasification unit, chartered by Petrobras and moored since 2013 at its LNG terminal in the port of Salvador in the northeastern state of Bahia, is offline to optimize operating costs,
  • IMO sulfur cap weakens fuel oil forward curve, strengthens gasoil
    The back end of the fuel oil forward curve sold off on Thursday after the International Maritime Organization decided to implement a 0.5% global sulfur limit from 2020
  • FACTBOX: Winners and losers from the IMO's 0.5% sulfur bunker cap
    A committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided Thursday at a meeting in London to impose a new global 0.5% sulfur limit on marine fuels from the start of 2020
  • Weather woes lead to bunker fuel tightness at China's Qingdao port
    Recent bad weather, causing cargo delays, has led to a shortage of bunker fuel at China's Qingdao port, located in eastern Shandong province
  • World's first LNG-fueled bulk carrier expected to be ready Nov 2017
    The vessel, capable of carrying 50,000 dwt of freight, will have a dual-fuel engine that can run on both standard bunker fuel and LNG.
  • UPDATE: IMO decides on 2020 for 0.5% global bunker sulfur cap
    Marine Environment Protection Committee rejected the possibility of delaying to 2025
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • IMO decides 0.5% sulfur cap will be implemented in 2020
    Marine Environment Protection Committee rejects possibility of delaying to 2025
  • European fuel oil cracks surge on tight availability, weaker North Sea complex
    Cracks have been supported in October by tight supply and high trading volumes, rising from minus $10.10/b at the start of the month.
  • External: Wired Bunkering

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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- 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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