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December 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM greets Christmas with a blizzard of Asia-Europe rate hikes
  • MOL ups Asia-west coast South America rate US$750/TEU on January 15
  • Panama Canal Authority starts process to find builder of new box terminal
  • Oman's Port of Salalah announces two CMA CGM weekly calls from CMA CGM
  • Estonia's Port of Tallinn volumes fall, boxes off 37pc, bulk by 20pc
  • CMA CGM deploys reefer ships to capture Ecuadorian-Med banana market
  • Schenker to acquire 75pc of Redhead Holdings and form JV in UK
  • CenterPoint Prop marks International Transload Logistics' Joliet opening
  • US lawmakers pass buck on currency, trade enforcement to White House
  • CMA CGM makes changes of shipping routes between Europe and West Africa
  • Global warming alarmist Carbon War Room hurt shipping not cited in Paris
  • Emirates unhappy with Chinese refusal to widen landing, marketing rights
  • Air freight demand from China slows down, but continues to be strong
  • New Pakistani policy: Open skies likely to generate huge airport revenues
  • Business blasts government's delay over Heathrow-Gatwick runway decision

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Global shipping industry welcomes Paris Climate Change agreement
  • Nitrogen Blanketing - Tanks
  • Shippers working with lines to smoothen implementation of mandatory container weight verification rule
  • WAX service to resume direct calls in Cameroon
  • Ministry of Shipping taking initiatives to strengthen infrastructure of Major Ports & improve their efficiency
  • Commerce Secretary to inaugurate INSTC Conference on Dec. 22 in Mumbai
  • Centre cuts MEP on onion to $400/t
  • India not in favour of 'zero-duty' model in FTAs
  • INR recovers against dollar after Asian currencies firm up
  • Japan to provide INR 5,536-cr. loan for metro rail projects in Chennai & Ahmedabad

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Morgan Stanley slashes dry bulk outlook
    Morgan Stanley analyst Fotis Giannakoulis. Credit: IHS/Greg MillerAdding to the drumbeat of bleak predictions, Morgan Stanley has sharply lowered its outlook for the dry bulk sector and downgraded multiple public owners. "We expect the market to remain under pressure at least through 2017 as most of the large orderbook is delivered...
  • DSIC Offshore wins five ethane tanker orders
    China's Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore shipyard has secured a newbuilding contract for the construction of five very large ethane carriers. The 85,000cbm vessels with IMO type c type 3 -ear shaped tanks are to be built for Jaccar Holdings-Hartmann subsidiary JHW Engineering & Contracting. The DNV-GL classed vessels which are scheduled to be...
  • Marshall Islands first to adopt new standard for PMSCs
    The Republic of the Marshall Islands has informed those companies with vessels under its flag that "effective 1 January 2016, companies shall engage only those PMSCs that are certified to the new ISO 28007-1:2015 standard by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authorised certification body". The Marshall Islands, the world's third...
  • New manual reporting software with integrated analysis tool
    INTERSCHALT develops solution for fleet-wide, uniform, manual data collection on board. Manual reporting software Bluetracker[express] also uses Bluetracker web applications. Presentation of complete Bluetracker software at the International Conference on Ship Efficiency in Hamburg. INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, the provider of maritime software for cargo and fleet management, presented its enh
  • Rickmers posts 4Q loss amid weak charter market
    Rickmers Maritime's Kaethe C Rickmers, on charter to NYK. Credit: HasenpuschRickmers Maritime said it will post a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year due to the depressed container ship charter markets that forced a write-down in the value of its vessels. The losses stem from a USD129 million impairment...
  • IACS adopts cyber safety as 'third pillar'
    Cyber safety of integrated operating systems is the new focus for IACS. Credit: Korean Maritime University.The threat to ship safety from cyber attack has led the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to expand its maritime remit beyond hull and machinery to cyber safety. Describing cyber safety as the 'third pillar'...
  • NOL takeover unlikely to affect Singapore's trade volume, predicts analyst
    Singapore. Olaf SchmidtFrance's CMA CGM takeover of Neptune Orient Line (NOL) will not cannibalise trade volume throughput in Singapore's port, according to Will Carnwath, partner of investor relationship firm Brunswick Group. He told IHS Fairplay that CMA CGM has excess cargo to be handled in both the port of Singapore and...
  • Norway trials new age of e-navigation with NAVTOR
    The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has initiated the first full-scale trial of e-navigation in Norwegian waters in conjunction with NAVTOR, a global leader in e-navigation technology and services. The test sees the ferry MS Stavangerfjord digitally sharing its routing information with NCA via NAVTOR's NavStation, the world's first 'digital chart...
  • STX O&S creditors agree to USD375 million injection
    The Korea Development Bank is the yard's lead creditor. Credit: PACreditor banks of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding have agreed to further cash injection of KRW453 billion (USD375 million). STX O&S, which at one point, was the country's fourth biggest shipbuilder, began voluntary debt restructuring in May 2013 after...
  • Dredger catches fire in Haifa port.
    Credit: Haifa portNo injuries were reported from a fire that broke out on onboard a China-flagged hopper dredger while it was berthed at Israel Shipyards, in Haifa port. Avi Shachaf, CEO of Israel Shipyards, told IHS Fairplay that the vessel Hang Bo 3001 was carrying out dredging work in Haifa harbour. While repairs...
  • Hanjin Aqua casualty damages re-assessed
    Hanjin Aqua. Credit: Malte SchwarzDamages arising from a container ship that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December 2015, are estimated at USD53.24 million. HI Gold Kmarin No.8, the fund that owns the 4,532 teu Hanjin Aqua, said in a Korea Exchange filing on 15 December that KB Insure's initial...
  • Total tonnage of bulkers scrapped in 2015 could be second highest in history
    Credit: AffeldtThe total deadweight tonnage of dry bulk carriers demolished in 2015 is expected to be the second highest in history, after 2012. With just two weeks to go before 2015 ends, at least 328 bulkers totalling more than 25.6 million dwt have been broken up. In 2012, 33.4 million dwt of bulkers...
  • Ampelmann awarded the first Walk to Work contract in Brazil
    Ampelmann E-type mobilised on the AHT Smit Nicobar. Credit: AmpelmannDelft, 15th of December 2015 - Ampelmann, the global leader in motion compensated access solutions, has been awarded its first contract in Brazil. Under the contract, Ampelmann will provide its E-Type system to Boskalis in support of an extended FPSO maintenance...
  • Singapore bunker sales surge amid price slump
    Singapore bunkering. Credit: MPABunker sales in Singapore surged 10% in November month-on-month to 3.98 million metric tonnes, the third highest month of the year. According to data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the highest monthly bunker volume was sold in Singapore during August. In that month, bunker...
  • China-Europe container shipments by rail to expand in 2016
    Source: DB Schenker Source: DB Schenker Volumes of containerised cargo travelling between China and Europe by rail are growing as operators increase frequencies and state organisations along the route lend their weight to the development of new services. Two-way services from Asia's largest railway hub in the city of Chengdu in southwest...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Analysis: NOL/APL buy a big deal for CMA CGM, but a missed opportunity for Maersk?
  • AstraZeneca eyes major shift from air freight to ocean: a 'more-controlled' environment for drugs
  • Haulage sector welcomes driver apprentice scheme, but government must commit to funding
  • Parcel firms fined €672m for price-fixing in France
  • Lufthansa Cargo cheers up - and eyes all-777 freighter fleet
  • Deutsche Bahn to cut freight routes in turnaround plan
  • Cargo Network Services appoints IATA old hand as new president

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches DDG 114
  • Brodosplit cuts steel for LNG fueled containerships
  • DeJong & Lebet designing new Mississippi riverboat
  • ClassNK issues SoC to two Gujarat ship recyclers
  • The Best Ships of 2015
  • Ultra Deep orders new design DSCV plus option

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham Oks changes for Bellwether on the Bay sites
  • Giant CMA CGM container ship headed to Port of Los Angeles
  • Braemar taps Kevin Constable as Ports and Harbors manager
  • Seven firms pay civil penalties to Federal Maritime Administration
  • Container group names Freese Connie Award winner for 2015

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Data Hub: Big ships hurt South American load factors
    MDS Transmodal examines the decline in southbound trade
  • West African suezmaxes succeed in resisting charterers dastardly machinations
    Rate rises for West African suezmaxes and for their Black Sea compatriots, while aframaxes experience a mixed week
  • The Baltic Dry Index hits its second record low in a month
    Indicator pushed down by oversupply of vessels combined with falling demand for raw materials such as iron ore and coal from powerhouse China
  • DHT extends three VLCC time charters at firm rates
    New charters to support additional dividend increases and debt deleveraging
  • ICTSI Oregon confident customers will return
    But ongoing labour dispute in Portland makes the timing of their return "unpredictable", says terminal operator chief
  • APL acquisition bid sees CMA CGM's Saadé clan soar up the top 100
    Family behind the French container line now ranked 14
  • Oakland on-board for landmark voyage
    Largest boxship to call at US shores adds another California call to port rotation
  • Box Ships slumps to third-quarter loss
    Recent fixtures indicative of further rate softening, says Greek containership owner
  • BW LPG bites off another slice of Aurora
    BW now owns 15% of Aurora, with further purchases expected, as Avance's rival bid struggles
  • Torm restructuring ends
    Share cancellation marks final step of significant restructuring
  • Charles Taylor appoints Insurance Services chief executive
    Luisa Barile succeeds Stephen Card
  • Transpacific traffic growth grinds to a halt
    October volumes down 0.7% on last year, but Canadian ports continue to make gains on US rivals
  • Lockton to acquire PL Ferrari
    Broker enters negotiations to acquire Italian marine P&I specialist and take an investment stake in Singaporean broker
  • Cosco-CSCL alliance decision could face scrutiny from regulators
    CKYHE may ring alarm bells by breaching 30% level in market share in Asia-Europe trade if enlarged Cosco joins alliance
  • Vallianz Holdings unit to enter refinancing exercise
    Subsdiary will refinance bulk of its bank loans worth around $293.3m
  • Norwegian Cruise Line launches secondary public offering
    Company to repurchase 10.3m shares from two shareholders
  • Larger valemax fleet likely to benefit Vale
    New valemax breakeven costs could be lower than current freight rates, say L&S brokers
  • Poland seeks slice of China's One Belt, One Road pie
    Country developing port and logistics in effort to become regional hub
  • Economou stake in DryShips to rise after $10m loan conversion
    Move will assist in gaining shareholder approval for reverse stock split, say executives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • CP, NS dispute facts amid speculation of proxy fight ahead
    With expectations that Canadian Pacific Railway is about to launch a proxy fight for control of Norfolk Southern Railway, the Calgary-based railroad's recent response to an NS white paper is the latest attempt to convince investors to give the deal yet another look at its pitch. CP's chances of success in...
  • Logistics veteran Tommy Barnes joins project44 as president
    Project44, a company designing a transportation management system that will link logistics and transport operators in the "Cloud," chose trucking and logistics executive Tommy Barnes as president. Barnes will spearhead project44's efforts to forge strategic partnerships. Connecting carriers and third-party logistics companies in real-time, while eliminating the need for electronic data...
  • US freight shipments flat, spending declines, Cass says
    Shipment volumes in the U.S. were flat in November from October, but shipper spending on transportation declined, according to the November Cass Freight Index. Year-over-year, both shipment volumes and shipper expenditures were significantly lower than in November 2014, when the economy was still enjoying the afterglow of a strong third quarter. "This...
  • Prince Rupert considers further container terminal expansion
    DP World, the new owner of Prince Rupert's container terminal, and the port authority are already considering expanding the port's annual capacity by more than 700,000 twenty-foot equivalent units - even though the latest buildout has yet to be completed. The duo's decision to study further expansion comes as U.S. importers...
  • JOC Economist: US containerized exports to rebound in 2016
    JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno expects U.S. containerized exports to end the year down 2.5 percent from 2014 but rebound by 4 percent next year, as global growth bolsters slumping U.S. export markets. October outbound shipments dropped 4.7 percent, according to PIERS, a sister product of JOC.com within IHS. It...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers push modest westbound rate hike
    Westbound trans-Pacific carriers intend to implement modest rate increases of $100 per 40-foot container from West Coast ports to Asia, and $200 from the East Coast, in order to prevent rates from falling so low that it would make more financial sense to ship the containers back to Asia empty. The...
  • APMT Pipavav buys new cranes to expand capacity
    APM Terminals-operated Gujarat Pipavav Port, a minor, non-major facility on India's west coast, has acquired three new quay cranes in order to expand capacity and improve service. The new cranes will replace three older units deployed at the container terminal, and the upgrade is expected to reduce turn times and increase...
  • Funds available, but US ports need to invest smarter
    Port of SeattleISELIN, New Jersey - Even though container ports potentially have access to large sums of money needed to build the infrastructure to handle today's mega-ships, port authorities need to better understand the value of their assets and be more judicious in generating revenue for port expansion, according to...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Crude exports holding up US agreement?
    Democratic leader says proposal to lift ban is the last major hurdle to prevent shutdown.
  • Europe demand slump sinks Atlantic MRs
    Surplus of distillates in Europe and Rhine River water levels pull down rates.
  • Ultrapetrol to miss payments on debt
    Shipowner launches restructuring talks as it withholds interest and principal due.
  • PSVs soar to year high
    Clarksons Platou says supply ships rate recovery driven by bad weather and aggressive laying up.
  • DHT secures healthy pay rise for VLCC trio
    New York-listed owner takes advantage of strong market as three tankers secure extended deals worth $85m.
  • Stena AB profit dips
    Swedish tanker and ferry group posts lower Q3 earnings as finance costs rise.
  • Apollo and Genting sale to gross $594m
    Offering in Norwegian Cruise Line stock prices at $57.65, 3% below latest closing price.
  • Another eight for Pertamina
    Indonesian state group spending $200m on new 17,500-dwt tankers at domestic shipyards.
  • Hoegh Partners on the rise
    Long term contract coverage delivers for FSRU owner in Q3 as the company pushes up its earnings.
  • POSH guides for red ink
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner says an impairment loss will adversely affect its full year result.
  • Doeksen sells ro-pax
    Dutch owner offloads 1988-built Spathoek to undisclosed buyer.
  • Double for Damen
    Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti signs with Dutch shipbuilder for two ASD tugs.
  • Two more yards certified
    Japan's ClassNK issues statements of compliance to Indian breakers Shree Ram and Leela.
  • Keeping watertight
    UK P&I Club says owners need to be vigilant to stop costly cargo damage claims.
  • Chinpo guilty in sanctions trial
    Singapore ship agency convicted of transferring money for North Korea in Chong Chon Gang case.
  • Two dead in ferry accident
    Crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Tanker owners 'to get the love they deserve'
    Deutsche Bank selects tanker trio as top picks for 2016 and suggests investors will warm to the sector.
  • BW LPG hikes leading position at Aurora
    World's largest VLGC owner builds on its major shareholding in latest twist to takeover saga.
  • Ferry death
    Ferry crewman falls overboard in Indonesia, while Australian dies in rescue attempt.
  • Three in, one out at Klaveness
    Norwegian owner orders new combination carriers in China, but tears up deal for second kamsarmax newbuilding.
  • Tax boost for ODL
    Norwegian drillship owner overturns $46m rig charge in ruling by country's supreme court.
  • CMA CGM snaps up NOL shares
    French liner giant is acquiring rival's stock at a 6% discount to proposed takeover bid price.
  • RMT issues profit warning
    Depressed state of the market prompts containership leasing company to write-down vessel values.
  • Duo to sell Norwegian Cruise Line shares
    Genting and Apollo Global Management gear up for sale of $615m worth of stock.
  • Box Ships falls to loss
    Box Ships saw its third-quarter results sink into the red as it suffered from slumping charter rates.
  • Navigator suffers ship fire in the US
    Upper Houston Ship Channel closed as US Coast Guard contends with fire aboard gas carrier.
  • CAI plans share buyback
    Container lessor looks to boost returns to shareholders with potential $9m spending spree.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Florida's path to becoming a major logistics gateway
  • Transpacific container carriers announce rate hike for U.S. exports
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters post weak November volumes
  • Federal supply chain advisory committee seeks new members
  • Port Manatee advances trade initiative with Honduras
  • Contargo introduces new Frankfurt-Rotterdam rail connection
  • PLS Logistics opens new office in San Antonio
  • GAO: U.S. LNG exports will require 100 ships
  • French Competition Authority fines TNT, K + N
  • Executive Moves: J.B. Hunt and Smartrac
  • Report: Port of L.A. let China Shipping skirt clean-air mandates
  • DB Schenker acquires U.K. trucking carrier
  • LPG tanker fire causes Houston Ship Channel closure
  • COSCO, CSCL stock sinks following merger announcement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2015
  • Tolson launches consultancy for bunker sector
    'Focus is on providing strategic, practical and independent counsel.'
  • Sydney cruise ship emissions: Row far from settled
    Resident takes aim at Carnival in local paper.
  • Focus on building LNG bunker terminals could help loss-making yard
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is to specialise in LNG offshore bunkering terminals in a bid to stave off bankruptcy.
  • Lubricant trader appointed to Aegean's Hamburg office
    Antonis Gavalas has eight years of industry experience in the lubricants market.
  • Fitch improves outlook for shipping
    But smaller operators remain vulnerable.
  • LNG-ready ship launched in United States
    Product tanker took a year to build.
  • Japan's October bonded bunker fuel sales up month-on-month
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading changes name
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • Japan's Oct bonded bunker fuel sales rise 12% from Sep to 2.35 mil barrels
    Japan did not import bonded bunker fuel oil in October.
  • Current theory for fuel production 'is wrong', says professor
    Researchers find new method to produce cleaner fuel.
  • Singapore branch of Norwegian Oil Trading to undergo name change
    Singapore entity affected from January 1, 2016.
  • New Orleans-Houston high sulfur bunker fuel spread widest since Dec 2014
    'New Orleans is suffering some barge congestion', says bunker trader.

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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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