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February 4, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • DP World posts 8.9pc volume increase to 60 million TEU in 2014
  • Low sulphur cost impact by product of world oil price collapse
  • LA-Long Beach congestion crisis sets records, 22 ships waiting to berth
  • Congested Manila diversions result in 762pc Batangas box boost in 2014
  • 'K' Line exec jailed 18 months, pays US$20,000 price-fixing fine
  • 'K' Line names ex-container business chief Murakami as its new CEO
  • Marseille Fos' up 7pc to hit record high in 2014 of 1,174,000 TEU
  • China train maker CNR makes 30 deals to build domestic and foreign railways
  • Quarterly profits for India's Adani Ports up 14pc to US$83.5 million
  • Long Beach port CEO sees bright future despite today's harbour congestion
  • Canadian Pacific 'appalled' state funded body meddles in business
  • Mideast, Asia Pacific leads growth in 2014 air freight volumes
  • Air China flies four times weekly Chengdu-Colombo from February 10
  • Russia's AirBridgeCargo launches Helsinki B747 twice weekly cargo service

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • Bill to convert 101 rivers into waterways this session: Gadkari
  • BIMCO issues new ship-to-ship transfer clause for dry bulk cargo
  • Coastal shipping will not pick up unless multiple cargo handling is avoided
  • S-E Asia tanker hijacks rose in 2014 despite global drop in sea piracy, IMB report reveals
  • Fall in Basmati helps increase other agri shipments
  • Soyabean oil imports likely to hit record high levels
  • Adani Hazira Port highlights salient features at trade meet
  • DP World's gross container volume up 9 pc in 2014
  • KPT highlights achievements, future plans on Republic Day
  • Myanmar port project to be completed in May
  • Agri logistics firm, Myanmar bank tie up to support farmers
  • Govt to decide on exports of wheat this month
  • Govt to increase import duty on mobile phones & computers
  • India keen to partner with Czech Republic in mega infra projects
  • INR recovers against dollar
  • RBI keeps repo rate steady at 7.75 pc, cuts SLR by 50 basis points
  • US may agree to hasten LNG export licence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cutting edge technology enhances road safety
  • Dirk Schmitt joins Swissport cargo management
  • PKP Cargo and KGHM join forces
  • CN outdoes itself in 2014
  • HMM appoints ISS for Australian business
  • GAC appoints new MD for Sri Lanka
  • Growing volumes in Georgia
  • Precision converting for SF Airlines
  • Sweeping changes at K Line
  • TX Logistik expanding
  • Asia Pacific airlines record healthy growth in 2014
  • Papua kicks off MOL's Sinopec connection
  • Logwin raising the pace in South America
  • Quake Global and Stanley Healthcare team up

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • General Electric opens new division
    General Electric (GE) has announced the formation of GE Marine, an enterprise that it says will bring together the company's commercial and technological expertise in the maritime sector. GE Marine vice president Tim Schweikert said: "It's the breadth and depth of experience we are bringing
  • Freshwater generator handles the pressure
    Alfa Laval's three-in-one AQUA Blue freshwater generator has unique plates that allow evaporation, separation and condensation to occur within the same plate pack, which means only half the seawater flow and pumping energy are needed. Thanks to a new option for AQUA Blue, this solution will now be
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo genset for offshore installations
    MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced its new PA6 B OG gen set, based on a four-stroke, medium-speed engine built at its St Nazaire, France facility. The base engine has been sold for many years, but this represents the first time the St Nazaire plant will assemble individual engines with an alternator
  • Dutch marines row from Rotterdam to London
    A team of both active and retired Dutch marines will row nine skiffs from Rotterdam to London this September, a 350km journey to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Korps Mariniers (Royal Netherlands Marine Corps) in 1665. In aid of the Dutch Marines Foundation, the Dutch Marines
  • ClassNK fast-tracks engine approval
    ClassNK has granted type approval for the new 28AHX-DF dual-fuel engine manufactured by Niigata Power Systems in a speedy approval process. The time required to gain approval is normally quite lengthy, but ClassNK used a streamlined approval process that allowed it to complete the design approval,
  • BP reports sharp fall in 2014 profit
    BP, the London based oil major, has reported a sharp fall in 2014 profit and a loss for the final quarter of the year. Result for 2014 showed a profit of just $3.8Bn compared to a $23.4Bn profit in the previous year. For 4Q14, the company reported a loss of $.4.4Bn compared to a profit of $1.0Bn in
  • US port group rips Obama spending cuts
    America's ability to compete for a larger share of global trade will be damaged by spending cuts to port expansion as proposed by the Obama administration, an industry group contends. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) noted that under President Barack Obama's budget request,
  • Licence for FSP containment system awarded to FSB LNG BV
    A sub-licence for manufacturing a new flat panel, semi-membrane, prismatically-shaped (FSP) containment system for LNG has been awarded to FSB LNG BV. FSP LNG BV is a joint venture (JV) company formed by Braemar, EnTX Tekmar, LLC and Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc. The tank design features
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust CEO quits
    Singapore-listed Rickmers Maritime Trust CEO Thomas Preben Hansen has resigned from his post and the organisation will have a new leader from 1 June. The trust said Soren Andersen, a shipping executive with 17 years of experience at AP Moller-Maersk Group and American President Lines, will take
  • Ship recycling slump persists
    Shipowners are refraining from selling older bulkers for demolition despite the depressed freight market as there is no sign of scrap prices improving in the near term. As imports of cheap Chinese steel continue to flood South Asia, prices for bulkers continue to hover at $390/ldt. As a result,
  • Flex LNG switches DFDE to MEGI propulsion
    Flex LNG, the London-based gas carrier company whose shares are traded in Oslo, has decided to use Main Engine Gas Injection (MEGI) propulsion in its two LNG carrier newbuildings rather than Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE), as previously planned. "The consequence of the change is an increase in
  • Van Oord and Boskalis win $395M artificial island contract
    Dutch dredging giants Van Oord and Boskalis are to create a 160ha artificial island off the coast of Jakarta, Indonesia, under a joint venture contract worth $395M. The contract was awarded by Indonesian real estate development services company PT Muara Wisesa Samudra. It will be split 50/50
  • Hachiuma Steamship fined $1.8M
    Japanese ship manager Hachiuma Steamship was fined $1.8M in the US for MARPOL violations uncovered at the Port of Baltimore. The penalty and sentence, handed down on 30 January in federal court in Baltimore, includes a three-year probation period. According to Hachiuma Steamship's plea agreement,
  • ReCAAP ISC reports 50% piracy incident fall in Indonesia
    Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) stated in its annual report for 2014 that there was a 50% decrease in the number of incidents occurring at ports and anchorages in Indonesia. A total of 39 incidents were reported as compared with 78 recorded in
  • Japan, China, South Korea top coal offtake list
    Japan, China and South Korea topped the list in coal imports from Newcastle, Australia for January 2015. According to Australia's Port Waratah Coal Services terminals (PWCS) report, Newcastle port dispatched around 9.92 million metric tonnes of coal exports in January 2015. Only 10% of the
  • Precious Shipping sinks into red for 2014
    The dismal dry bulk profit saw Thai dry bulker owner Precious Shipping deteriorating into the red for 2014. For 4Q14, the company incurred a $630,000 loss, resulting in a $2.54M full-year loss, reversing a $17.74M profit for 2013. "To put our annual loss for 2014 of $2.54M into perspective, please
  • CSSC boosts repair yard investment in Qinzhou, Guangxi
    China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) plans to increase its investment in its ship repair business in Guangxi, China, by CNY338.3M ($54.6M) to launch its subsidiary by the end of 2015. The business will be operated by the CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (CSSC Guangxi) in

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • Former top DOD civilian arrested in Glenn scandal
  • ClassNK speeds type approval of new Niigata DF engine
  • Royal Caribbean cuts steel for fourth Oasis class
  • BC Ferries awards FortisBC LNG contract for three vessels
  • Lamprell delivers jack-up
  • ASRY in $33 million ship repair block deal with KOTC
  • Finnish operator orders CROE scrubber
  • INTERTANKO welcomes EMSA guidance on sulfur inspection

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • President's budget sets $4.732 billion for Corps of Engineers' programs
  • Rand Logistics adding members to company's board of directors
  • Trucking group using FHA data to calculate 2013 crash fatality rate
  • US freight railroads predict $29 billion in network upgrades
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine taps ISS as agent for Australian liner business

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • Product tankers to be used for floating storage, says Ardmore Shipping
    Move would reduce global spot fleet, boosting earning potential further
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Winter slack sees fleet growth slow
  • Navios Partners underlines shift to boxships
    Container sector offers best deals for MLPs and will benefit from drop in oil price, says Frangou
  • Port congestion boosts containership charter market
    Idle fleet remains at a low level as demand for ships increases on the back of port congestion
  • Rickmers Maritime taps ex-Maersk executive as new chief
    Soren Andersen replaces Thomas Preben Hansen following the unit trust's successful deleveraging
  • CIMC plans $639m bond sale
    World's largest container maker to use fresh funds to build working capital and repay loans
  • Top UK shipping experts to advise government on maritime opportunity
    Study will help Britain's maritime industries compete in the global marketplace, says shipping minister John Hayes
  • Moody's will review MOL for a downgrade
    Lacklustre container and dry bulk rates at Mitsui OSK Lines contributed to Moody's decision to review
  • North American box terminal performance lags behind global levels
    A new study from Drewry reveals that terminals in Middle East and Asia lead the way in terms of performance
  • DP World sees 8.9% global volume growth
    New capacity helps Dubai-based operator eclipse the 60m teu barrier in 2014
  • Aframaxes appeal as newbuilding swap candidates
    Changing dry bulk newbuild orders to wet has become an industry talking point, with aframaxes taking centre stage alongside suezmaxes
  • Wärtsilä: The changing shape of a marine supplier
    Selling off its two-stroke engine-making division and continuing a focus on lifecycle services is all part of keeping Wärtsilä a relevant and profitable marine supplier
  • Euronav repays $235m bond issued for purchase of Maersk's VLCC fleet
    Bond expected to be paid in two weeks
  • Ningbo Marine books handysize bulker trio
    Chinese coastal dry bulk operator orders three 49,500 dwt ships at $27m each
  • Industry viewpoint: the six challenges facing the next head of the IMO
    Would-be secretary-generals have until the end of March to apply but there are several issues they need to consider to ensure the IMO remains relevant
  • Poll upset jeopardises Australian coal plans
    Privatisation of a key dry bulk port in Queensland looks likely to be halted after an election shock for the state government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • West Coast congestion a 'wildcard' for shippers, UPS says
    Port congestion on the U.S. West Coast and changing inland distribution patterns challenged UPS in the fourth quarter. International currency fluctuations also hurt the $58.2 billion company's bottom line, company executives said in their quarterly earnings conference call. The West Coast port labor dispute is a "wildcard" that presents "real challenges...
  • Planned Savannah DC reflects space scarcity, need for West Coast alternative
    SEA ISLAND, Georgia - A home furnishing company's decision to build a 1.1 million-square- foot e-commerce warehouse near the port of Savannah shows both the scarcity of available distribution center space in the area and the need for access to dependable ports as congestion rages on along the U.S. West...
  • Global e-commerce sales to fuel UPS growth
    Profits may have plummeted at UPS in the fourth quarter, rattling investors, but global demand for the integrated transportation company's package and freight service increased as online shopping drove e-commerce transactions and shipments to new heights. The global online sales explosion supports a long-term positive outlook for "solid growth" in UPS's...
  • Study says Savannah River can handle traffic from proposed Jasper terminal
    A long-discussed but still unrealized marine terminal on the Georgia-South Carolina border has made some marked headway after an engineering study found there is room on the Savannah River for a second terminal downstream from the busy Port of Savannah. Engineering consultants reported to port officials from both states Monday that...
  • New Orleans posts 8.8 percent TEU growth, expects more this year
    The Port of New Orleans reported an 8.8 percent increase in container volume in 2014 and said it expects additional gains this year from the new carrier services. New Orleans handled 490,526 20-foot-equivalent units last year, up from 451,057 TEUs in 2013. Port President and CEO Gary LaGrange credited "strong export...
  • SCPA Named Top Terminal & Top Port at 2014 JOC Port Productivity Awards
    Special Projects Editor Alessandra Barrett discusses the recent JOC Port Productivity awards with winners South Carolina Ports Authority. SCPA's Bill McLean and David Hoffman explain the overall strategy behind Charleston's position in Top U.S. Ports and Top Terminals....
  • Container lines seek to scuttle NY-NJ port fee
    Container ship lines are pressing legislative and court efforts to kill a 3-year-old cargo facility charge at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Carriers complain the fee saddles them with costs they can't pass on to customers and forces them to pay for services they may not use. The...
  • Obama budget would dramatically cut US port funding
    WASHINGTON - Various ports, including Charleston and Savannah, are set to gain from President Obama's fiscal 2016 budget request, but his request for overall port funding falls far short of the targets set by legislation he signed just six months ago. Although Obama last year signed landmark legislation aimed at increasingly returning...
  • LA-Long Beach, Oakland, PNW congestion reaches critical stage
    20 container ships are now anchored off Los Angeles-Long Beach waiting to berth.Congestion in Los Angeles-Long Beach has reached a crisis stage with 20 container ships stuck at anchor Tuesday in the largest U.S. port complex - and no relief in sight. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported that the...
  • Port Performance 2014 Sponsor: Port of Boston
    With productivity up 20% year-over-year at Conley Container Terminal, Port of Boston's Deputy Port Directors Mike Meyran, Operations, and Michael Vanderbeek, Sales and Marketing, explain the strategies behind this growth as well as dealing with past congestion issues. ...
  • FedEx Trade Networks expands Latin American connections
    FedEx's growing freight forwarding and customs brokerage arm is expanding its services connecting to Latin America to tap the expansion of automotive, aircraft and electronics industries. FedEx Trade Networks has enhanced shipping options on trade lanes connecting Frankfurt and Hong Kong to Mexico City and Guadalajara; Frankfurt to Sao Paulo and...
  • Farewell to the Queen of the Skies
    Lawrence GrossThe Queen of the Skies is fading away. The Boeing 747, the original widebody jet that has, according to Air and Space Smithsonian Magazine, "transported the equivalent of 80 percent of the human race" over the years, is being taken out of service far faster than industry observers had...
  • Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai expands Indian agency network
    Taiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines established its own representative office in Gandhidham, India, to cater to the needs of its vessel calls at the ports of Mundra and Pipavav. The new office, the liner's fourth in India, began operating on Feb. 2. Wan Hai's other locations in the country are...
  • Strong overseas revenue lifts Nippon Express' profit
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's top international freight forwarder, posted a big jump in group net profit in the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, as revenue from overseas operations grew robustly, helped by a weaker yen. The Tokyo-based company saw its net profit soar 33.1 percent in the April-December period from...
  • Charleston port adds Saturday truck gates
    Truck gates at the Port of Charleston will be open on Saturdays beginning Feb. 7 in a move aimed at providing motor carriers additional options for pickups and deliveries. "We want to do everything possible to help truckers make a living and to give them an opportunity to enhance their revenue,"...
  • No fix for this shortage
    Q: Can you lend some expertise to a situation that has arisen recently between our warehouse cum brokerage and a carrier that hauls for us on a somewhat regular basis? A few months back, we contracted with the carrier to move a load from our warehouse about halfway cross-country. The carrier...
  • Airlines take hard look at unknown shippers as e-commerce booms
    HONG KONG - The highly public spat between Alibaba Group and China regulators over allegations of counterfeit or misdeclared goods being sold via the Internet giant's online platform has again highlighted supply chain safety and security concerns faced by logistics providers and airlines transporting the e-commerce products.A white paper was...
  • New terminals drive DP World traffic up almost 9 percent
    A strong contribution from DP World London Gateway helped the Dubai-based port operator grow its global throughout last year.DP World handled 59.9 million TEUs across its global network in 2014, a year-on-year growth of 8.9 percent that was helped by the contribution from new terminals at London Gateway and Embraport...
  • Dubai logistics provider sets up in Sohar to expand Omani footprint
    HONG KONG - Centre Point Logistics (CPL) - a Dubai provider of logistics, warehousing, and storage - has expanded its operations in the Gulf Cooperation Council region after a deal was signed with Sohar Port and Freezone in the Sultanate of Oman.The agreement will see CPL manage a 538,000 square...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • SALT shakes three
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is converting three more capesize bulkers under construction in South Korea into long-range one (LR1) products tankers, the company confirmed this afternoon.
  • Kurz joins board
    Industry veteran Robert Kurz has secured a seat on the board of US operator Rand Logistics.
  • Diana seals extensions
    Greek bulker operator Diana Shipping has lined up a pair of time charter extensions that reflect its ongoing penchant for period deals.
  • Bulker master injured
    The captain of a Swiss bulker was taken to hospital in Bermuda after suffering a fall on the vessel.
  • Copenship files for bankruptcy
    Dire dry cargo rates have seen Danish operator Copenship and division Copenship Bulkers file for bankruptcy.
  • Netherlands fixes UK vessel
    The UK's Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has chartered out its sole oceanographic survey vessel to the government of the Netherlands.
  • CSG's new partner
    China Shipping Group has sealed another strategic alliance with a state bank worth CNY 90bn ($14.38bn).
  • Bore installs scrubber
    Finnish owner Bore has signed an agreement to equip one of its 1999-built ro-ros with a scrubber.
  • Landmark profit for Ardmore
    Ardmore Shipping is celebrating its first annual profit thanks to a stronger than forecast finish to the year.
  • "Is it definitely over?"
    Westshore Shipbrokers has raised doubt as to whether Russia's South Stream project in the Black Sea will be finally binned.
  • Offshore slump hits NAO
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is focusing on term charters for its supply ships after a slump in the North spot market pushed it to a loss in the fourth quarter.
  • Bilal's big plans
    Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son Bilal Erdogan is plotting a $180m spending spree to build up his fleet of products tankers.
  • Rickmers recruits Andersen
    Rickmers Maritime has raided APL to recruit its new chief executive Soren Andersen.
  • Meiji Shipping on target
    Japan's Meiji Shipping is heading for a bigger profit in its current year, despite nine-month earnings falling.
  • Vale muddies the water
    Uncertainty surrounding Vale's activity is making the dry bulk picture "murkier than normal", Jefferies says.
  • Turkish storm wreaks havoc
    Turkish storms have completely sunk one cargoship that capsized 15 months ago, while forcing another ashore.
  • Frangou's oil price hope
    Angeliki Frangou says a crash in the price of oil is a positive development for her first shipping MLP, Navios Maritime Partners.
  • MES profit falls
    Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has posted lower net earnings in the nine months to 31 December, despite a rise in revenue.
  • Euronav paying back bond
    Euronav is repaying a bond used to underpin its transformational purchase of 15 VLCCs last year.
  • Ningbo Marine orders trio
    China's Ningbo Marine has picked Jinling Shipyard to kickstart its bulker fleet renewal.
  • DP World grows again
    UAE terminals group DP World handled 60m teu worldwide in 2014, a jump of 8.9% year-on-year.
  • First officer cleared
    The first officer of a Condor ferry has been cleared of manslaughter on appeal by a French court following an accident off Jersey that killed a fisherman.
  • KSS orders at HMD
    South Korean shipowner KSS Line has ordered a single LPG/ammonia carrier at compatriot Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • Falcon goes shopping
    Falcon Energy Group has been looking to the open market to build up its stake in takeover target CH Offshore.
  • KOTC teams with ASRY
    Kuwait Oil Tankers Company (KOTC) has agreed a long-term dry docking tie-up with Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY).
  • Arnet joins MPA board
    Carl Arnet is the most recognisable name to feature among the new board members of Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA).

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • Number of ships at anchor on the West Coast continues to climb
  • UPS reports lower profit despite increased volumes
  • Werner increases revenue and net income in 2014
  • Report projects 4.7% growth for road freight market through 2019
  • Maersk reduces capacity between Europe/Med and East Coast South America
  • Obama proposes more robust transportation funding plan
  • Intermarine's US Ocean adds U.S.-flag cargo ship
  • Service Announcements: HMM, Pilot Freight Services, Reddaway, Troy Container Line, Northwest Innovation Works and CMA CGM
  • Executive moves: Total Quality Logistics and Automotive Industry Action Group

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
  • Low fuel prices causing owners to axe boxship retrofits, says exec
    Payback period has increased from nine months to nearly two years, according to CEO of Rickmers Maritime Trust.
  • Report: Iranian fuel oil exports 'sidestep' Western sanctions
    Estimates of exports in recent months are said to be around 200,000-400,000 tonnes.
  • Construction of Crowley's LNG-fuelled ConRo ships reaches milestone
    Keel-laying ceremony marks next step in construction.
  • Research: Additive market to grow
    Worth just under $8 billion in four years' time.
  • OW: Still waiting for creditor roadmap
    Trustees say another month before clearer picture emerges.
  • Vopak to open SE Asia's first crude oil tank farm in March
    BP and Total have leased storage space.
  • 'Better to fix soon' as prices surge
    Key bunker grade climbs $21.50 pmt Singapore.
  • ECA compliance: Owners back sulphur guidelines
    Intertanko supports testing at delivery to ship.
  • Singapore 'can play a greater role in setting global standards'
    Bunker hub is ready to see its bunker standards spreading.
  • MOL gets ratings downgrade
    Despite bunkers' related earnings boost.
  • LNG infrastructure developers: Where are the ships?
    Meanwhile, shipping companies committed to using LNG have resorted to providing their own supply facilities.
  • Record container throughput at US East Coast hub
    'Every East Coast port is setting records now.'
  • New Trader at Glander International Bunkering
    Luis Canizales is based at the company's Dubai office.
  • WFS results released next week
    Conference set for February 12.
  • Company heads arrested over contaminated fuel oil sale
    Illegal practice may have earned company millions of euros, Dutch prosecutor says.
  • Shipowner switches engine orders to save fuel
    New units burn half of bunkers needed to power typical LNG carrier.
  • Sub-licence issued to build LNG containment system
    Cheaper to build than conventional LNG storage tanks.
  • VPS: Over half of cat fine alerts from Asia
    Catalyst fines in bunker fuel 'possibly' a regional issue, VPS spokesman tells Bunkerworld.
  • BC Ferries finalises LNG-fuel supply agreement
    FortisBC to supply fuel to vessels for the next 10 years.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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