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December 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016
  • Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk
  • Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates
  • Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study
  • China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe
  • Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future
  • CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children
  • NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China
  • Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe
  • Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months
  • AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • 'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident
  • Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers
  • GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port
  • Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India
  • Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector
  • Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov.
  • IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers
  • India re-elected as member of IMO
  • Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India
  • S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive
  • Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation
  • UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement
  • India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct.
  • Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path
  • Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL
  • Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh
  • India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt
  • INR recovers handsomely against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finding space for groupage shipments
  • Fewer goods on German railways
  • New front man for Aviasecure
  • Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service
  • Christmas present for Thorco
  • Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia
  • Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India
  • The beginning of the end of an era
  • SOL welcomes new ship
  • Consequences in Great Britain
  • PNYNJ posts box record
  • Higher volumes over next few months
  • Train journey to highlight climate conference
  • All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots
  • New Year - new ITJ editor

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008
    LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within...
  • Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss
    A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire...
  • Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards
    November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new...
  • Thorco to add five ships to fleet
    One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of...
  • More container consolidation, but there are limits
    As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently...
  • Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets
    One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted...
  • Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines
    Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been...
  • TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading
    Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in...
  • Robotics and big data central to port innovation
    The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says...
  • Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m
    Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container...
  • Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris
    An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel
  • Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays
  • Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung
  • Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course
  • Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution
  • Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain
  • Measuring port performance...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead
  • New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion
  • Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market
  • Two Tampa shipyards combine operations
  • Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business
  • Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show
  • Torm returns to the newbuilding market
  • Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber
  • World's largest wind farm installer delivered

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget
  • Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m
    Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m
  • Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities
    Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith
  • Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth
    Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond
    German line refinances to pay down debt
  • Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options
    Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship
  • European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors
    Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals
  • PLA appoints new chairman
    Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority
  • Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement
    Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth
  • Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand
    Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company
  • Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns
    Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board
  • Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016
    Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices
  • Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members
    Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman
  • IMO picks new 40-member council
    Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium
  • Egypt launches East Port Said development project
    Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country
  • Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market
    Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period
  • Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling
    Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m
  • It's the climate, stupid
    There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks
  • Prepare for the winds of change from Paris
    Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping
  • Make them listen, make them remember
    It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers
    Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels...
  • Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships
    The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they...
  • North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights
    The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Chemical tankers sold
    Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping.
  • Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US
    Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets.
  • GulfMark shares leap
    Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange.
  • Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale
    New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m.
  • Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme
    The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal.
  • Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military
    Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter
  • Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers
    The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'.
  • Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement
    Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue.
  • Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers
    New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss.
  • Frontline returns as merger is approved
    John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light.
  • 'Grand plan' comes together
    Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors.
  • Grupo TMM turns red
    Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue.
  • Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash
    Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds.
  • Fixtures at three-year low
    Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes.
  • Wrist acquires Den Helder
    Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner.
  • Buhari takes aim
    Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption.
  • Seacor unit changes hands
    Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group.
  • Scorpio drops MR options
    US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2.
  • Shin Yang on the rise
    Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue.
  • Korean duo downgraded
    KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets.
  • Interorient clinches $114m loan
    EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet.
  • Shreyas in new JV
    Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp.
  • Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL
    Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm.
  • Russian tanker spills oil
    Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm.
  • Eleven crew feared dead
    Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines.
  • Abducted sailors safe
    Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families.
  • Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena
    Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard.
  • Dof sells again
    Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia.
  • Steen takes the chair at Euronav
    Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing.
  • Hoegh LNG back in profit
    Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant.
  • Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale
    Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise.
  • Jinhui books $32m loss
    Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner.
  • Batam ferry runs into trouble
    Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders
  • General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead
  • ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
  • ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap
    Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.
  • Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline
    Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital.
  • Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt
    Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material.
  • Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market'
    'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.'
  • Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency
    Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm.
  • Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port
    Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report.
  • Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore
    Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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