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September 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • LA-Long Beach enjoy August box volumes - the best month in years
  • Evergreen orders 10 more 2,800-TEUers from Japan's shipbuilder Imabari
  • Auckland, Tauranga tussle for New Zealand's No 1 port spot via upgrades
  • Don't trust official Nigerian welcome - it may be a trap: INTERTANKO
  • Cornelia Maersk fresh into LA from Tianjin, declared toxin free by USCG
  • Charleston box volume rises 15pc as profit more than doubles in FY2015
  • XPO's US$3 billion Con-way takeover puts it in the global big leagues
  • 38 LA-Long Beach striking port truckers beef up their picket lines
  • Low oil brings truckers falling revenues as fuel surcharges fade away
  • Jotun's Jotachar fire-resistant paint "winning the offshore market share"
  • Relationship between airline comes forwarder closer to modernisation
  • Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo offers online tracking for shipments
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers oil pump to the door of customer in Turkmenistan

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • CFSAI forms committee of experts for storage & transportation of hazardous cargo
  • IWAI to invite tenders for setting up navigation lock on Farakka Barrage in Oct.
  • Key issues highlighted on first day of 10th Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2015
  • Urea imports up by 43 pc to 30.62 lakh t
  • Direct imports of cashew at Kollam port after 50 years cheers trade
  • MICT achieves another landmark with the maiden call of Maersk's FM3 service
  • Multiple gates & timber stack yard inaugurated at Kandla Port
  • Rotterdam World Gateway opens
  • Single port management system for Amsterdam & Rotterdam ports
  • Chinese dumping to mar domestic textile industry, says AEPC
  • DIPP outlines policy for solar projects of 3,000 MW
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar after Monday's rally
  • Suzlon plans to invest INR 6K cr. in offshore windmill project
  • Tamil Nadu gets investment worth INR 50K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Where there's weight, there's safety
  • Euroairport Cargo Community launched
  • Whistle blows for Ludwigshafen-Verona train service
  • Indermühle secures succession
  • Gefco reinforces Cebame rail offer
  • Ever faster to Scandinavia
  • New traction for hauling acid
  • Yet more void voyages
  • Sumitomo to cooperate with Cargosphere
  • New development director for UK logistics park
  • Spanish company to electrify India's rails
  • Australia moves closer to weight clarification
  • Port of Le Havre/Haropa to gain large warehouse
  • Airbus - deep imprint on deep south
  • Official inauguration of Rotterdam World Gateway

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Struggle to continue for South Korea's Big Three
    South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders are not likely to return to the black until 2017 at the earliest, according to an industry analyst. The double blow of overcapacity in shipbuilding and the collapse in oil prices are blamed. In a report, NH Investment Securities analyst Yoo Jae-Hoon argues that
  • IMB urges a common worldwide information sharing taskforce
    Malaysia-headquartered anti-piracy agency, International Maritime Bureau (IMB) urges for a common worldwide information sharing framework to disseminate crucial details for law enforcement forces to react swiftly and decisively. "Information sharing and coordinated action between concerned coastal
  • Ro-ros exempted from Indian cabotage regulations
    India has exempted ro-ro, LNG, and project cargo vessels from cabotage regulations, opening up the coastal run to foreign vessels. The move follows intensive discussions with auto industry representatives and vehicle carriers. The relaxation was announced by the shipping ministry on 14 September.
  • Concordia extends charters of P-Maxes
    Concordia Maritime, the listed product tanker owner in the Gothenburg-based Stena sphere of companies, has extended the charters of two P-Max vessels with an undisclosed oil company by 12 months and added a third vessel in the deal for six months. A company statement said the vessels concerned were
  • HHI win LPG carrier order
    Petredec Limited has announced today that contracts have been signed with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to build up to four Panamax VLGC'S. The signed contract is for two firm 78,700 cbm LPG carriers with an option attached to build a further two vessels. Delivery of the pair is scheduled to be
  • Maritime losses are clear 'wake-up call' to underwriters
    Losses that have hit the maritime sector this year are a clear wake-up call for underwriters across the world, the chairman of the cargo committee for the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has said. Speaking at the organisation's annual conference in Berlin, Nick Derrick said the cargo
  • DSME gets boost from Angelicoussis Group
    Embattled Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received its first orders after posting a massive loss in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15). Maran Tankers Management, part of the Angelicoussis Group, ordered two 320,000 dwt VLCCs and two 156,000 dwt Suezmax tankers
  • Chinese shipyard new orders slump
    China's shipyards saw orders fall by 68.3% to 15.1 million dwt between January and August compared with the same period of 2014, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said. The orderbook fell 12.1% year-on-year (y/y) to 135.1 million dwt at the end of August, or down 9.5%
  • Chinese ports' throughput growth slows
    From January to August, 30 major ports in China have handled 7.63 billion tonnes of cargo, up 2.8% year on year (y/y), but slower than the 4.8% annual growth in the previous year, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on 15 September. From the total, 19 coastal ports dealt with
  • NauticAWT plunges into loss
    Singapore-listed offshore engineering company NauticAWT suffered a loss of USD2.3 million for the first half of 2015, as compared with a profit of USD1.7 million recorded a year ago. The company recorded loss despite a revenue increase of USD13.9 million, up 56.7% year on year, dragged down by
  • China accounts for 25% of Rotterdam's container throughput
    Some 25% of containers handled at the Rotterdam port are from China, showed data released by Statistics Netherlands. The number of containers from China grew 9% in 2014 and the growth continued to early 2015 despite the Chinese economic downturn. China-originated containers to the port rose 18.6%

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • IATA to develop eAWB platform to help smaller forwarders get into e-freight
  • Industry fears law on container weight verification could bring cargo chaos
  • G6 cuts more Asia-Europe sailings as downturn in demand looks set to persist

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Owner fails in low sulfur fuel cost claim against port agent
  • Nichols Brothers uses new system to launch Kirby ATB tug
  • BV classes world's first ethane fueled ship
  • Saab Kockums cuts first steel for A26 submarine program
  • Dynagas to order five ARC 7 LNG carriers for Yamal
  • Cyber security high on Wiernicki's IACS priorities list
  • Seadrill cancels rig order at Hyundai Heavy
  • Schottel strengthens North American operation

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Everett backing AAPA transport bill stand
  • Mitsui celebrates opening of Rotterdam container terminal
  • Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer pleads guilty during Court-Martial
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan Asia/Europe void sailings
  • NYK Group adding new LNG-fueled tugboat

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Gas bunkering first for Antwerp
    Sefarina is port's first seagoing vessel loaded with LNG fuel by truck
  • Deployment of 8,000 teu-10,000 teu ships a juggling act for carriers
    Relentless roll-out of ULCs has forced some difficult decisions on carriers about where to deploy their smaller newbuilds, says Drewry
  • Overcapacity keeps ocean hull rates soft
    Keep calm and be lucky, Edmondson advises
  • Matson - a rare US shipping success
    The Jones Act transpacific specialist shows that there is space in the container shipping industry for niche carriers
  • Former V.Ships chief Anderson joins ShipServ board
    New director played role in Univan merger with Anglo Eastern
  • IUMI sets political priorities for the year ahead
    Recycling and cyber security climb marine insurance agenda
  • Zhou joins Lloyd's List
    New US reporter to provide fast, accurate analysis of events, and insight into markets, as Lloyd's List strengthens its digital presence
  • Toyota chooses WWL for Japan-US east coast service
    First vehicle shipment en route to Florida
  • Abu Dhabi Ports container volumes rise 41% in 2015
    Volumes boosted by growing polymer exports and transhipment activity
  • Storage risk gets insufficient consideration
    Tianjin blast shows what can go wrong with seemingly safe link in logistics chain
  • Zanzibar gets funding from China Exim Bank to build new port
    New port will help ease congestion in Malindi harbour
  • Chinese police arrest Mingde Heavy Industry boss
    Police apprehend company's chairman for alleged embezzlement of state property
  • Mercator Lines applies for a stay of proceedings in creditor court case
    Singapore-listed Mercator Lines attempts to stave off a creditor's move to have it placed in judicial management
  • MOL earns listing on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 13th straight year
    A place on the indices will attract investment interest from environmental, social and governance funds
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops CLEAN HiMSEN engine
    Hyundai Heavy Industries' new engine is more powerful, fuel efficient and IMO Tier III-compliant
  • Scorpio Bulkers buys back more shares
    Monaco-based Scorpio Bulkers continues its share buybacks through unit Scorpio Services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Jaxport to handle first Porsche cars in October
    The first Porsches will roll off at the port of Jacksonville in October after Florida used millions of dollars in incentives to lure the German automaker and its parent company, Volkswagen, away from the nearby port of Brunswick, Georgia. Jaxport in February announced it had snagged the Volkswagen account, including its...
  • APMT doubling Liberia terminal capacity as demand rockets
    Port of MonroviaExpecting a 27 percent jump in container volume for this year, APM Terminals is spending to $34.5 million over the next two years to double capacity at its facility at the Port of Monrovia, the only Liberian container gateway. Although the Ebola epidemic in 2014 and 2015 hurt the...
  • Toronto truck strike over alleged misclassification expands
    The weeklong truck drivers strike in Ontario is growing in size and continues to disrupt cargo deliveries in the greater Toronto area, according to the group of independent owner-operators behind the protests. Members of the fledgling Container Truck Association of Ontario have been picketing Toronto-area trucking terminals and rail yards for days...
  • Global TV shipments, US imports drop, IHS data show
    In terms of global shipping, the second quarter wasn't prime time for TV manufacturers. Global shipments of televisions fell 8 percent in the second quarter to 48 million units, according to IHS. That's the largest year-over-year decline since the recession squashed demand in 2009. IHS, which owns JOC.com, blamed the drop...
  • APMT gains toehold in Turkey with new container terminal
    APM Terminals hopes that the opening of its Turkish container terminal at Petkim Port,near Izmir on Turkey's west coast, in early 2016 will be just the first phase of its expansion in the country. The terminal at Petkim Port is part of the redevelopment of the existing general cargo port owned...
  • Canada's Dicom builds cross-border connections
    Montreal's Dicom Transportation Group is bridging the U.S.-Canadian border by acquiring a diverse group of U.S. companies, from last-mile delivery and truckload freight brokerage firms to one of the largest U.S. regional package carriers, Rhode Island-based Eastern Connection. The acquisition of Eastern Connection gives Dicom a parcel network on both sides...
  • Tiger Cool Express snags industry veterans
    Tiger Cool Express is making some major moves on the personnel and asset front, hiring two industry veterans to help handle the tripling of the reefer intermodal service provider's domestic equipment fleet. Former vsenior ice president of intermodal at Kansas City Southern Railway Brian Bowers has come out of retirement to...
  • Puerto Rico pushes for end to Jones Act in debt restructuring plan
    The U.S. Congress would no longer require U.S.-flag vessels to move goods between the mainland and Puerto Rico under a five-year debt restructuring plan proposed Wednesday by Puerto Rican Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla. The release of the plan by the commonwealth struggling with roughly $72 billion in bond debt is the...
  • US ports that don't invest will miss the mega-ships, Charleston port chief says
    CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The head of one of the fastest-growing ports said the days of U.S. ports gateways unwilling or unable to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure to become a top 10 port are limited. Without major investments in deeper harbors, larger terminals, taller cranes and...
  • Merger indications begin to emerge as CSCL, Cosco extend trading halt
    HONG KONG - Shares of China Shipping Container Lines and Cosco will remain suspended on the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses for another month as the mainland's two largest carriers continue their "robust contemplation" of material matters they have been discussing since 9 am on Aug. 10.The carriers are widely...
  • Aussie forwarders fuming over new freight insurance rules
    HONG KONG - The Australian Federation of International Forwarders has expressed concern that a change of insurance agent by the International Air Transport Association in the country is forcing its members to come up with huge bank guarantees, sometimes running into millions of dollars.Paul Golland, AFIF chairman and recently elected...
  • Charleston port gets federal OK to deepen channel
    Port of CharlestonCHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Army Corps of Engineers declared the Port of Charleston's deepening project to be economically and environmentally feasible on Monday, clearing the way to the project to move ahead pending the securing of needed federal and state funding. The "chief's report" increases the likelihood that...
  • Shippers, show some appreciation for truckers
    This week, Sept. 13-19, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers will be treated to company cookouts, honored for safe driving and service, and in some cases get bonuses and gifts from employers. Appreciation shouldn't stop there, however. Trucking companies, freight brokers and shippers, in particular, need to appreciate truck...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Uljanik lands livestock ship
    Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik has bagged an order for a new livestock carrier from Kuwait.
  • Dynagas ups Yamal charters to nine
    Dynagas has secured long-term time-charters for four of its existing LNG carriers on the back of business it has netted on five of the ice-breaking newbuildings for the Yamal LNG project.
  • Dynagas clinches $1.5bn Yamal deal
    Dynagas Holding has concluded its biggest LNG move with a deal to build five LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project.
  • NewLead fixes tanker
    Zolotas-led owner wins improved daily rate for one of its five bitumen carriers delivered in 2014.
  • Seadrill rips up contract
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill is cancelling a new drillship on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea.
  • Too much confusion
    Too many piracy reporting centres could bring confusion and cause undesirable results, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has warned.
  • Smart wreck removed
    Ardent, the giant salvage alliance of Titan and Svitzer, has completed its first major project with the wreck removal of the bulk carrier Smart.
  • Antwerp in first LNG fill
    A vessel owned by Chemgas Shipping of the Netherlands has become the first ship to be bunkered with LNG in the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
  • Bilal adds two more
    Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son has added two more vessels to its fleet and chartered them to compatriot Palmali Shipping for 10 years.
  • Celestyal hires cruiseship
    Celestyal Cruises of Greece has hired a cruiseship from the Clipper Group as part of its home porting programme in Turkey.
  • MPP up for auction
    Vessel formerly chartered by Hansa Heavy Lift to be sold in Quebec after owner went bust.
  • Ultrapetrol downed
    South American tanker and offshore vessel company Ultrapetrol has been downgraded by Standard & Poor's (S&P) due to liquidity concerns in weak markets.
  • Concordia stretches deals
    Concordia Maritime has secured further employment for three P-MAX vessels with an international oil and gas company.
  • WWL wins Toyota deal
    WWL already carries vehicles from Japan to Europe for the manufacturer.
  • Veteran carrier banned
    The Paris MoU organisation of port states has banned a Libyan livestock carrier for three months after it failed three safety checks.
  • Mols bidder withdraws
    Mols-Linien has seen one of the two takeover bidders for the company withdraw its offer.
  • Petredec books VLGC duo
    Petrodec has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries to order two 78,700-cbm LPG carriers with an option to build two more.
  • Scandlines' eco bonus
    Baltic ro-pax company Scandlines expects to be awarded EUR 6.3m ($7.11m) by the European Union (EU) for the installation of exhaust cleaning kits on two new ferries.
  • Hull back in the money
    A long run of hull insurance market losses has been broken but not in a way that gives underwriters grounds to break out the champagne.
  • Eimskip cancels boxship
    Iceland's Eimskip has finally cancelled a long-delayed containership newbuilding it signed for in 2011.
  • Ezion redeems bond
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider is the latest company to pay down debt.
  • Oakland boxes keep rising
    The US Port of Oakland has reported a 15% jump in container imports for August, figures released Monday show.
  • BLT tankers arrested
    Two chemical product tankers controlled by Berlian Laju Tankers (BLT) have reportedly been arrested in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • TNT expands coverage in Nordic countries
  • Freightos secures new funding, provides rate marketplace
  • Navy League opposes Jones Act Exemption for Puerto Rico
  • Commerce supports 5 associations' export programs
  • Yang Ming to charter five 14,000 TEU ships
  • New OTM release gives shippers landed cost simulation capability
  • SPARX launches new LCL service
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: FIATA and Milaha
  • MainOcean acquires Conquer Logistics, Retail Packers
  • Porsche North America moves to JAXPORT
  • SDV to build additional warehouse at Port of Le Havre
  • Charleston seeks to be 'Top 5' container port by 2020

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Japanese firms study biofuel-producing algae
    IHI Corp claims one hectare of algae can produce 137,000 litres of oil per year.
  • Carnival reaffirms 2020 CO2 goal
    Of 25% reduction against 2005 baseline.
  • Milestone for LNG bunkering in Antwerp
    Ship takes direct delivery of alternative fuel.
  • Promotion at KPI Bridge Oil
    Mohammed Yasser Marzuq recently graduated from KPI Bridge Oil's in-house Training and Development Programme.
  • 'People struggle to sell their oil,' says Singapore-based trader
    Player surprised at Singapore latest bunker sales figures.
  • Scandlines' scrubbers secure EU funds
    Battery technology also part of emission reducing equipment.
  • India turns to shipping to relieve congestion on roads and rail
    Cabotage laws relaxed to allow some classes of foreign flagged ships to carry cargo between the country's ports.
  • Hydrogen fuel project takes shape
    Aimed at ship's auxiliary power systems.
  • Japan bunker sales up 50% month-on-month
    Sales at an eight month high.
  • NIOPDC: Iran reaping billions from bunkering activities
    Country sold over 6 million mt of marine fuels over the past two years.
  • Singapore: Fratelli to expand bunker fleet
    To support handling of some 200,000 mt of bunkers per month.
  • 'Concern' over cruise ship emissions at Hobart
    Air monitoring equipment lacking, suggests council documents.
  • Singapore: Fratelli in fleet expansion plans
    To support handling of some 200,000 mt of bunkers per month.
  • HHI launches engine with 'improved' fuel-efficiency
    System boasts a '2% increase in fuel efficiency compared to existing H21/32 four-stroke engines'.
  • Cheaper fuel reducing slot cost advantage for mega-box ships
    Data from Drewry reveals slot cost savings benefit between bigger and smaller ships has almost halved.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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