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May 14, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk group profit up 18pc to US$1.3 billion, box profit soars 57pc
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$144 million profit as revenues soar 53pc
  • Vietnam ports make double-digit gains in 2014 as China slows in single-digits
  • Hong Kong's Gold Star Line launches new China-Korea-Philippine loop
  • Iranian warships defy blockade by escorting Yemeni-bound cargo ship
  • Swedish Port of Gothenburg ties up with Port of Hamburg Marketing
  • Centre of European logistics shifts east to Central, Eastern Europe
  • Deutsche Post-DHL profit off 1.4pc to US$552 million as sales rise 8.8pc
  • Gaza says said to be readying a seaport for international movement
  • Number of chartered ships built in 5 years half that built in past 10
  • MASKargo follows Malaysian Airlines, cancels service to Frankfurt
  • Easing India's FDI rules provides major boost to air cargo industry
  • India's Jet Airways starts express cargo, FAST-TRACK domestic

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • Dry FFA market volume surges in April
  • Milaha discusses emerging maritime trade trends, port modernisation at Qatar conference
  • World's first large, fully electric vessel gets award
  • Silver imports up by 18 pc on higher demand from jewellery makers
  • Chabahar port deal to grant India economic access to Russia
  • Sagar Island deep-sea port project moving ahead
  • CCI gives consent to INR 2K-cr. Reliance Infra-Pipavav Defence deal
  • Govt provided INR 596.39 cr. VGF support to PPP projects in 2014-15
  • India's foreign exchange reserves rise to US$ 350 billion
  • INR recovers smartly against dollar
  • Maharashtra to introduce Bill to prevent land hoarding in SEZs
  • Pepper exporters want anomalies in FTP rectified
  • Adani Enterprises' consolidated EBIDTA rises 26 pc in FY15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eastern growth
  • Freight exchange for multimodal sector
  • A&F Haulage take top slot on Harsco Contract
  • Carriers ink Cameron LNG export project pact
  • Logisticians on the healthcare circuit
  • UAE closer to introducing TIR system
  • Air China Cargo honours Fraport Cargo Services
  • Giant boxship named in Le Havre
  • Another Swiss airfield meets Icao standards
  • Expanding site in Esslingen
  • Better rail infrastructure for moving grain
  • CMA CGM in new waters
  • Turkish Airlines welcomes milestone B737
  • On track to deliver
  • Name tabled for top slot at Austrian Airlines
  • AAL and Peter Döhle join forces

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • Strike hits Callao port
    Port workers have begun an "indefinite" strike at the general cargo facility in Callao, Peru operated by APM Terminals (APMT). APMT spokesperson Tom Boyd confirmed to IHS Maritime that the labour action, which he dubbed "illegal", began on 13 May. Boyd stressed that the strike is not affecting
  • Ulstein looks at renewable energy sector after good 2014
    Ulstein Group, the privately owned Norwegian ship design-to-shipbuilding group, says it will focus more on the renewable energy sector after posting 2014 results it describes as "good". Group pre-tax profit fell to NOK167.7 million (USD22.3 million) last year from NOK360.8 million in 2013. However,
  • Star Bulk sells discounted shares
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has priced a heavily discounted equity offering to raise funds for its newbuilding programme. The bulker owner is selling 56.25 million shares at USD3.20/share, a 15.1% discount versus the closing price on 12 May, immediately prior to the offering announcement. Star Bulk
  • Another Mediterranean car ferry suffers fire
    A Mediterranean car ferry was disabled by fire shortly after it left the Italian port of Bari in the Adriatic last night for the Albanian port of Durrës. Italian press agency Ansa reported that the fire broke out at 0100 h local time in the engine room of the Adria Ferries vessel, Francesca, seven
  • Hafnia seeks US share listing
    Hafnia Tankers, the Danish product tanker owner, has applied to have its shares listed in the US. The company said today that it had applied to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with a view to making an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. "The
  • Australia moves to axe cabotage
    The Australian federal government today announced it is to axe legislation introduced to promote Australian-flagged shipping and will deregulate the coast. While the move has been hailed by Shipping Australia Limited, the peak industry body representing foreign shipping in Australia, and some
  • Maersk Line profit soars to $714m in 1Q15
    Maersk Line, the container shipping unit of the AP Moller-Maersk (APMM) group in Denmark, has reported a sharp rise in net profit in the first quarter of 2015 despite a drop in volumes and turnover. Maersk Line's net profit reached USD714 million in the first quarter of 2015 compared with USD454
  • Maersk predicts container volume growth in 2015
    Global container shipping volume is likely to grow at the low end of the 3% to 5% range, according to the Danish transportation and energy conglomerate AP Maersk-Moller (APMM). "The volume growth forecast of 3% to 5% is retained, but we expect the growth to be at the low end of the range," said
  • STX Dalian goes unsold at first auction
    The first auction of six subsidiaries of the STX Dalian Group, the bankrupt subsidiary of South Korea's STX Corporation, was called off on 12 May after failing to find a bidder. The assets of the companies - STX (Dalian Shipbuilding), STX (Dalian) Heavy Industries, STX (Dalian) Marine Engineering,
  • Severe weather hampers MH370 search
    Severe weather has hampered the search for missing Malaysian passenger aircraft MH370 for the second week running, with the survey vessel Fugro Supporter pulling out of the search. Deteriorating weather and sea conditions have made it unsafe to launch and recover the autonomous underwater vehicle,
  • Thai rice exports may drop this year
    Thai rice exporters are signalling that exports of their produce will fall, triggering changes in demand in where it is shipped to. "Since Thai rice prices are still higher than our competitors [Vietnam and India] the demand from both Asia and Africa is moving to the countries where rice is
  • Hapag-Lloyd swings to first quarter profit
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd returned to profit in the first quarter of 2015, buoyed by a steep drop in fuel costs and first operational synergies with the CSAV container shipping business it took over at the end of last year. The group's operating result (EBIT) rose to a surplus of EUR160.5
  • Vard records $30m loss in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed Norway-based shipbuilder Vard Holdings has posted a loss of NOK226 million (USD30 million) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2015, compared with a profit of NOK85 million in the same period last year. The company has incurred a loss despite an increase of 14.6% in its revenue of
  • Delfin applies for first US floating LNG port
    Delfin LNG has applied to the US Maritime Administration (MarAd) and the US Coast Guard (USCG) to approve what will be the first US deepwater floating LNG port. The proposed Port Delfin, about 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico, is seeking approval to export about 9.2
  • COSCO launches new China-ASEAN service
    COSCO has started a new service from Yueyang, a city by the Yangtze River in Hunan province, to Vietnam and Thailand on 2 May. The 150-teu box ship COSCO 01 commenced its voyage from Yueyang, and is expected to arrive in Vietnam on 21 May, unloading 50 teu of chemical products, and to Thailand on
  • SapuraKencana bags new contracts worth $269m
    Malaysia-listed oil and gas services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum has been awarded contracts with a combined value of up to MYR969 million (USD269 million). According to its filing to the Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia, SapuraKencana stated that its wholly owned subsidiaries within the
  • Swissco posts profit of $21.87m in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider Swissco Holdings has posted a profit of USD21.87 million in the first quarter ended 31 March 2015. The profit after income tax of USD21.87 million marked a fivefold increase compared with the profit of USD4.14 million in the first quarter of 2014.
  • Caution urged on tanker orders
    Despite the recovery in oil tanker freight rates, a ship broker has cautioned shipowners against rushing to build new ships. After ending 2014 at a positive note, the oil tanker market has continued its strong performance in the first quarter of 2015, noted Banchero Costa. IHS Maritime's
  • ASL Marine's 3QFY15 profit plunges 57.5%
    Singapore shipbuilding group ASL Marine said on 12 May that its profit for the third quarter of financial year (FY) 2015 fell 57.5% to SGD2.1 million (USD1.57 million) as demand for offshore support vessels fell with the collapse in oil prices. ASL Marine chairman and managing director Ang Kok Tian

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • Co-operation the key to a new strategy as Cargolux eyes prime 'logistics clusters'
  • SEKO Logistics steps up its ambitions for growth as PE group Greenbrier buys in
  • Maersk Line vows to expand market share as it delivers its best ever quarterly result

Marine Logweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • DSD Shipping and four engineers indicted in magic pipe case
  • First 45 cm bore ultra long stroke engine passes TAT
  • Huntington Ingalls makes two VP appointments
  • Signet wins long term Trailer Bridge towing contract
  • Rolls-Royce marks azimuth thruster milestone
  • Maersk reports a strong first quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • Port of Olympia releases list of commission seat applicants
  • General Dynamics NASSCO begins work on 'ECO' tanker
  • CMA CGM Group christens new 17,722 TEU container ship
  • Coast Guard calling for help in finding navigation aid vandals
  • "K" Line teaming with Mitsui to construct new LNG vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • DSME considers takeover of STX France
    KDB proposes sale of remaining asset of STX Europe to South Korean shipbuilder
  • MHI posts $1.2bn losses from building Carnival cruiseships
    Japanese industrial giant faces mounting costs but says design problems are resolved
  • Discounts on crude for Asian buyers spur VLCC demand
    Asians are paying less for Middle Eastern crude than Europeans
  • HHLA operating result up 9.3% in first quarter
    But container throughput falls after disappointing start to the year for its seaborne trade
  • Shipping to stay difficult in 2015, predicts DVB
    Bank remains cautious on the outlook, despite doubled first-quarter profits
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to profit
    The CSAV acquisition, a strong US dollar and lower bunker prices help the German carrier post $144m profit for first quarter 2015
  • Rickmers ready to take 2015 revenue hit
    But ebitda can be maintained by cost management, says German owner
  • Five risks that could rattle tankers
    Flashpoints that could potentially disrupt the tanker bull market
  • Maersk reaps benefit of low oil prices
    Maersk Line sees a $260m rise in year-on-year quarterly profit, citing low bunker prices as major factor
  • Maersk Tankers rises to $36m profit on enthusiastic demand for product tankers
    Cutting costs has also helped the tanker division boost performance and match product tanker rivals such as Scorpio Tankers and d'Amico
  • Financing newbuildings drives $150m Star Bulk share offer
    Bulker giant is turning to shareholders to fund orderbook and possibly new acquisitions
  • Torm to push through restructuring plan
    Tanker owner turns to English law to secure the power to make changes with less than 100% approval from lenders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • GAC Netherlands opens new offices to tap oil & gas sector
    GAC Netherlands is expanding its range of services with the opening of two new branches to offer air freight solutions at one of northern Europe's key airports and dedicated support for the North Sea oil & gas sector. From 15 June, the newly opened Schiphol office will offer clients both air...
  • Domestic intermodal pricing to accelerate if container dumping ruling holds
    U.S. shippers will likely see even higher domestic intermodal rail prices if the International Trade Commission rules against the Chinese manufacturers of 53-foot containers at the end of the month. In April last year, Stoughton Trailers, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of transportation equipment for trucks and train, filed a federal unfair trade...
  • Trailer & Cargo Tracking System Delivers Benefits For Logistics One
    Asset Intelligence, a subsidiary of I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSY), a leading provider of wireless solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, has executed a contract with Logistics One, Inc., to deploy its VeriWiseTM Dry Van tracking and management system on Logistics One's fleet of 300 trailers. The term of the...
  • Lack of ships at anchor reflect LA, Long Beach recovery
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to dig out of the vessel backlog that has plagued the largest U.S. port complex since last fall. For the third consecutive day, the Marine Exchange of Southern California reported that no container ships were at anchor.= During the peak of port...
  • Union, APM Terminals dispute impact of Peru port strike
    General cargo handling at APM Terminals' facility in Callao, Peru, has been disrupted by a labor dispute, but the company and the union involved in the dispute differ over whether it affected container operations. APM Terminals told JOC.com Wednesday that a labor action caused general cargo delays at the Callao's North...
  • 'Active' Class 8 truck capacity forecast to rise 5.8 percent in 2015
    The number of active Class 8 tractors on U.S. highways will rise 5.8 percent in 2015, reaching 1.43 million, according to ACT Research, as economic expansion rolls on and thousands of trucks ordered last year are delivered. The significant jump in the U.S. heavy truck population this year will follow a...
  • US Congress wades into port congestion, labor issues
    WASHINGTON - In the aftermath of the crippling West Coast longshore labor negotiations, legislation pushed by the third-ranking Senate Republican aims to keep Congress more in the loop on port congestion flare-ups and gauge how labor negotiations impact port performance. The legislation - co-introduced by Sen. John Thune of South Dakota...
  • More advanced software needed to meet new logistics challenges
    Mitch Weseley addresses the ALK Transportation Technology Summit. Photo courtesy ALK Technologies. Technology has evolved rapidly since 2000, the year Ericsson introduced the first recognizable smart phone, but Mitch Weseley says the systems used to ship goods around the globe haven't kept pace. Many shippers, the logistics software pioneer says, still...
  • TransForce Inc. acquires Davis Transportation Services
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - TransForce, Inc. the nation's leading staffing firm specializing in quality commercial truck drivers, has acquired the assets of Davis Transportation Services (DTS). DTS is a leading regional provider of high-quality commercial truck drivers serving New England with offices in Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts....
  • Shipbuilders Council of America names Godfrey chairman
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2015) - The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the nation's shipbuilding and repair industry, announced that Tom Godfrey, President and CEO of Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Joining Mr. Godfrey as SCA's new...
  • 10 port projects gained India approval in fiscal year 2014-15
    India's federal government awarded 10 new public-private partnership port development contracts in fiscal year 2014-15, which ended in March, Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said in a written statement. Radhakrishnan said the PPP projects, involving a total investment of Rs. 9,376.43 crore (about $1.5 billion), would add 95.11 million...
  • Intermodal volumes give boost to HHLA profit
    LONDON - HHLA boosted its first-quarter operating profit by 9.3 percent from a year ago as a sharp increase in intermodal volumes offset lower seaborne container traffic. Hamburg's largest stevedore earned 43 million euros ($48.2 million) before interest and tax, compared with 39.3 million euros in the first three months of...
  • Strategy laid for deepening Mississippi to Capesize capacity
    U.S. ports on the lower Mississippi River cannot yet accommodate Capesize vessels, but the Obama administration is taking steps to see that they can. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today revealed its plans to prepare a supplemental environmental report that it will integrate into a larger investigation to deepen the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to profit in first-quarter 2015
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd swung to a first-quarter profit of 128.2 million euros ($143.6 million) from a year-earlier loss of 119.1 million euros as a stronger dollar and lower bunker prices helped to offset weaker freight rates. The German container line's revenue soared to 2.3 billion euros from 1.55 billion euros in...
  • Maersk 'committed' to APM Terminals despite slide in profit, traffic
    LONDON - Maersk will continue to invest in the expansion of APM Terminals despite its port unit posting a reduced profit for the first time in "many, many quarters and years," according to the group's CEO. "There is no change in our commitment to invest in this business," Nils Andersen said...
  • Investments being made to build integrated cold chain
    The global cold chain is in the midst of rapid expansion. Growing volumes of perishable imports and exports are impacting stakeholders throughout the global cold chain, especially as more refrigerated cargo migrates to the intermodal sector. Executives from various interests, including ports, cold storage providers, third-party logistics providers and carriers,...
  • Damco narrows loss but can't stop slide in market share
    LONDON - Damco's reduced first-quarter loss came at a price as the Maersk Group's freight forwarding and logistics unit ceded more market share to its rivals.The loss narrowed to $9 million from $10 million in the first three months of 2014 as revenue shrank 9 percent year-over-year to $683 million...
  • Maersk Line doubles first-quarter profit to get year off to solid start
    HONG KONG - Maersk Line's first quarter profits doubled to $710 million as the carrier reported its best ever quarterly results despite declining volumes and freight rates in what it described as a "challenging market." The benefits of scale were evident in the first quarter as unit costs fell 6.2 percent...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • DryShips to extend loan
    DryShips is in talks to extend the maturity of a loan that has already lapsed.
  • Analysts chop Star targets
    Two analysts cut their outlook for Star Bulk Carriers today as a fundraising drive pushed its Nadsaq-listed stock price sharply downward.
  • Royal Caribbean sued in assault case
    A Missouri woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises alleging that a crew member sexually assaulted her 16-year-old daughter.
  • Integro targets marine
    Growing US insurance broker, Integro, is expanding in the marine market with the acquisition of well regarded specialist Kite Warren & Wilson (KWW).
  • Star Bulk to raise $180m
    Star Bulk Carriers is planning to raise more money than initially estimated through a direct public offering.
  • Cosco scraps again
    China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has sent another four ships to breakers yards as it continues to renew its fleet.
  • Hafnia hikes profit
    Hafnia Tankers has reported a sharp rise in first quarter profit less than 24 hours after formalising its intention to pursue a US IPO.
  • HSH eyes Korean market
    Germany's HSH Nordbank is targeting more Korean and Asian business in a tie-up with a state lender.
  • Ulstein profit slips
    Norway's Ulstein Group has seen its operating profit for 2014 shrink despite a revenue rise.
  • Capesize spot rates rising
    Capesize rates showed significant percentage gains today for a second session in a row.
  • "Warned by a bomb"
    The crew of a Turkish cargoship shelled by Libya have denied they were given warning by government forces.
  • Diana turns red
    Diana Shipping has seen its loss widen during the first quarter due to reduced time charter rates.
  • NNA hits new high
    Greek tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has surged to its best ever quarterly result as revenue jumped.
  • Eidesvik in red again
    Eidesvik Offshore has posted a red bottom line for the fourth consecutive quarter but managed to boost operating profit.
  • Finnlines doubles up
    Finnlines has managed to increase earnings during the first quarter as its multi-million environmental project nears completion.
  • PDZ falls to loss
    Malaysian containership owner PDZ Holdings has posted a deficit in its third quarter as costs rose.
  • Havyard finds replacement
    Havyard Group has found a replacement for chief financial officer Karl Eirik Froysa Hansen.
  • RCL back in black
    Thailand's Regional Container Lines (RCL) has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs fell more quickly than revenue.
  • Bonheur makes more
    Norway's Bonheur has kicked-off 2015 with a higher profit thanks to a strong performance from most of its operating divisions.
  • DESS still making money
    John Fredriksen's offshore shipowner Deep Sea Supply (DESS) has kept profit stable in tough first quarter markets, but is considering laying up ships.
  • Fincantieri posts loss
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has fallen to a loss in the first quarter as financial costs rose.
  • Awilco heads into the red
    Awilco LNG slipped further into the red than expected in the first quarter of 2015.
  • NAO turns red
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has been driven to a loss in the first quarter by the dire platform supply vessel (PSV) market in the North Sea.
  • Torm snaps losing streak
    Torm broke a losing run stretching back five years as it neared a deal that will see Oaktree Capital assume control.
  • Strong start for Maersk
    AP Moller-Maersk has reported a spike in first quarter profit thanks to the best ever showing from Maersk Line.
  • Skov sets sights on US IPO
    Mikael Skov's Hafnia Tankers is the latest products tanker owner to test the waters of the US capital markets with an attempted initial public offering (IPO).
  • DVB on the rise
    German bank DVB has pushed up profit in the first quarter but said some shipping sectors were still "difficult."
  • Hapag defies downturn
    Hapag-Lloyd has defied the challenging market environment in the containership market to post a profit for the first quarter of 2015.
  • Rieber knocked by NOK
    Norwegian owner GC Rieber Shipping has posted a loss in the first quarter due to currency movements, but operating earnings rose.
  • AMSC stronger
    US tanker owner American Shipping Company (AMSC) pushed up operating earnings in the first quarter in a firm Jones Act market.
  • Siem orders PCTC duo
    Siem Shipping has ordered two pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in Croatia as it looks to broaden its activities.
  • Team Tankers back in black
    Team Tankers International has made a good start to 2015 with a return to profit in the first quarter of 2015.
  • SBLK plans fundraiser
    Star Bulk Carriers said Tuesday that it is looking to raise around $150m from a public offering of its common shares.
  • Vard to streamline
    Vard is to streamline the cost structure of our business over the next few months as it prepares for a weak 2015.
  • Oakland sees growth
    The US port of Oakland has reported a modest increase in container volumes for the month of April.
  • Peru dockers to strike
    Dockworkers at an APM Terminals facility in Peru are poised to launch an indefinite strike tomorrow.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • Maersk Line boosts parent company to best first quarter ever
  • Senate Democrats put brakes on TPA
  • Port of Oakland plans improvements to handle big ships
  • Senators introduce port "sunshine" bill
  • Hapag-Lloyd records first quarter profit
  • TQL adds to Tennessee operations
  • FedEx Trade Networks expands in Atlanta
  • Former UP chairman dead at 94
  • Apax Partners acquires Quality Distribution for $800m

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 13, 2015
  • IMO sidelines Marshall Islands plea for CO2 target
    Environmental NGOs lambast MEPC for failing to commit to sectoral reduction target ahead of Paris climate negotiations.
  • Search for alternative fuels is 'urgent'
    Shipping needs to halve its CO2 emissions by 2050.
  • Oil sheen seen trailing sunk fishing vessel
    But not from bunker fuel, say authorities.
  • Fuel availability review to start 'as soon as possible'
    IMO's MEPC wants final report by late 2016 so it can make decision on timing of global sulphur cap.
  • 'We will give priority to the supply of LNG as a marine fuel'
    Bomin Linde LNG wants Baltic LNG-bunker barge in operation by 2017.
  • Singapore's bunker sales have slipped year-on-year
    But volumes still at a three-month high.
  • Torm ends losing stretch
    Product tanker operator posts quarterly profit.
  • Lower bunker costs help boost Maersk Line's profits
    But analysts worried by decline in volumes.
  • Cheaper bunkers aid chartering at ASL Marine
    But overall quarterly result less impressive.
  • ABS updates North America LNG bunkering report
    Major updates to several sections in report, says ABS.
  • IMO adopts amendments to scrubber guidelines
    Should facilitate verification of washwater discharge criteria that have delayed system approvals.
  • Court hearing of Titan Petrochemicals further delayed
    New date is on May 29.
  • Tight avails at Piraeus
    Due to a strike at Hellenic Petroleum refinery.
  • Cockett plans for global expansion
    Looking to recruit bunker traders across its offices.
  • NASSCO cuts steel on fourth 'ECO Tanker'
    Vessels will be LNG-conversion ready, equipped with a ballast water treatment system.

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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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