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December 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes over China Shipping's box carrier role in mega merger
  • Hong Kong port down 8.1pc in Nov to 1.6 million TEU, Singapore off 15.9pc
  • Singapore court convicts local of doing business with N Korea arms trader
  • Dubai's Jebel Ali terminal will have off-dock gantry crane controls
  • Rotterdam dockers strike, reject automation because of huge job loss
  • Japan to help build Indian high-speed rail link and finance new highways
  • Fitch Ratings revises outlook for container shipping in 2016 to negative
  • French regulators hit express firms with US$735 million in price-fixing fines
  • Sea captains applaud UN mandated box weigh-ins at shippers' expense
  • TSA to levy US$100 - $200/FEU westbound hike ex USWC, USEC-Gulf Feb 1
  • Chinese firm to design and build Atlantic Canada container terminal
  • City of Burgas opts for VSTEP full mission bridge maritime simulator
  • Protesting Russian truckers focus anger on President Putin's cronies
  • EU plans to counter fierce Mideast and Asian airline competition
  • Lufthansa Cargo releases new mobile electronic air freight tracker
  • US$272 million boost to freight at Heathrow doesn't need 3rd runway

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Ben Line Agencies celebrates 10 years of successful operations in India
  • CMA CGM to deploy largest cargo vessel ever to call at a US port
  • IMB warns of suspect switched bills of lading scheme
  • Indian seafarers among 'MOL Presidential Award' winners
  • Reshamsingh transports Super ODC consignments from Godrej, Vikhroli to RIL, Jamnagar
  • Swire Shipping enhances North Asia-Pacific multi-purpose liner service
  • Veg. oil imports up by 13.42 pc in Nov.
  • Mumbai Port to disburse pension through Aadhar-linked bank account
  • CQCTD-One more committee to resolve quality complaints & trade disputes
  • Factory output shoots up by 9.8 pc in Oct.
  • Govt may fix MIP for steel products
  • L&T bags orders worth INR 1,960 cr.
  • With export decline hitting the one year mark, Fieo urges immediate govt intervention

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Underwriters warn of marine broker takeover risks
    Broker M&As threaten choice, say underwriters. Credit: LRWith the announcement that insurance broker Lockton is set to acquire Italian marine broker PL Ferrari, it becomes just the latest in a line of insurance brokers bidding to acquire marine rivals. One senior London underwriter told IHS Fairplay: "In the past there were...
  • Indian class society supports COP21 in reducing carbon footprint
    Classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has lent its support for the COP21 agreement in cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the India Pavilion during the recent United Nations Climate Conference in Paris, Arun Sharma, chairman and managing director for IRClass stressed the needs to utilise the most cost-efficient...
  • Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions receives capital injection
    A vessel in dry dock at Rauma, Finland. Credit: HasenpuschRauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the privately owned company that in 2014 took over the former STX Finland shipyard in Rauma, has received a capital injection from three investors, the company said in a statement. The investors, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, (Finda) and...
  • Busan moves towards logistics hub goal
    An artist's impression of Busan New Port. Credit: Busan Port AuthorityThe South Korean port of Busan, already the biggest transhipment port in Northeast Asia, moved towards its goal of becoming a global logistics hub when it finally broke ground for the Phase 2-4 development of Busan New Port. The government made...
  • NYK sets up vehicle processing centre
    An NYK car carrier. Credit: HasenpuschJapan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Group) said today that its subsidiary NYK Automotive Logistics (China) Co. Ltd. (NALC), has established a new vehicle processing center that will be managed by NYK Vehicle Processing Service (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (NVPC). NVPC is a joint venture (NALC 75%, Tonglit...
  • South Korea officials and creditors debate SPP Shipbuilding's survival
    SPP's Tongyoung Yard, South Korea. Credit: PAGovernment officials met with creditors of South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding in yet another attempt to keep it alive. On 15 December 2015, Yeo Sang Kyu, from the ruling Saenuri Party, officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, as well as executives from...
  • Mid-2016 could see bulker and tanker earnings changing places
    VLCC rates 'present upside potential'. Credit: HasenpuschStrong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Those are the predictions of Maritime Strategies International (MSI), presented today in separate dry bulk and tanker freight forecasts....
  • Busan transhipment volumes grow while gateway business falls
    Busan port. Credit: PAThe port of Busan in South Korea saw a rise of more than 9% in its transhipment-related container throughput in the month of October as it continues to grow the segment against the backdrop of falling gateway volumes. The port handled 869,000 transhipment containers in October, accounting for...
  • Shipping lines to launch new Asia-Oceania routes
    Swire's new service includes port calls to Suva, Fiji. Credit: MackeyA new service named FOX is being launched by five Asia-based container carriers to expand their Far East-Australia services to meet increasing market demand on the route. Starting on 14 February 2016, FOX or Far East Asia Oceania Express, involves South...
  • Commentary: Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    A ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge. Credit: PACOP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping...
  • Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    COP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping wouldn't want to be at the top of that...
  • CMES orders four VLCCs
    Shanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese yards as part of its plan to build 10 eco-friendly VLCCs announced in a recent corporate statement. Two of the 308,000-dwt VLCCs will be constructed by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering's shipyard, while another two...
  • Yangzijiang lauds COSCO-China Shipping merger
    Yangzijiang chairman Ren Yuanlin. Credit: YangzijiangThe merger of China's COSCO and China Shipping will help to enhance shipping competitiveness globally, Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings has said. Ren Yuanlin, executive chairman of Yangzijiang, told IHS Fairplay that the merger of the two state-owned enterprises is expected to enhance the dominant position of...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • No strike at Cargolux as management and unions finally hammer out new work agreement
  • APL membership of G6 box shipping alliance expected to continue through 2016
  • Nord Pas de Calais for sale after Eurotunnel loses final court ruling on Channel ferry services
  • Consolidation in the 3PL industry: why is it happening, and what does it mean?
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten 737Fs, while Kalitta converts 767s
  • IAG Cargo sees growth in westbound traffic as air cargo improves ability to handle pharma safely

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Omnibus bill includes $1 billion for extra destroyer
  • Eagle LNG to be fuel provider for Crowley ConRo duo
  • Radio Holland in remote monitoring agreement with CNCo
  • USCG to UV BWMS makers: Prove bugs are dead
  • Triyards tanker trio to be Wartsila equipped
  • Ban on U.S. crude oil exports set to end
  • Rolls-Royce eliminates a senior management layer

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver sees end of extended 2015 cruise season
  • Coast Guard crews repairing storm damaged aids to navigation
  • Ceremony celebrates naming of new Mitsui LNG carrier
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement calling for general rate increase
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten converted Boeing freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Product tankers hit by slump in northwest Europe cargoes
    Daily tanker earnings drop to five and a half week low on the Europe to US gasoline trade
  • Los Angeles November box volumes show year-on-year rise
    Latest numbers mark first time in three months that the port has seen growth on year
  • Holders of OSG senior notes overwhelmingly accept repurchase offer
    Amid a rout in high-yield bonds, OSG made a $226m offer that could not be refused
  • Panamax index edges up from record low
    Optimism over increased grain and soyabean cargoes from Argentina
  • Commerzbank's Stefan Otto promoted out of shipping
    New Shanghai role for German banker, but rundown will continue
  • New Bill set on lifting US crude export restrictions
    US oil exports likely to extend the bull market for crude tankers even further
  • Consolidation ramps up...
    ...But more scrapping still needed to balance oversupply
  • Drewry plays down talk of further carrier consolidation
    Challenging market outlook will only subdue liner valuations and make them less appealing to potential sellers, say analysts
  • ACL's new ro-ro/containership to sail from Hamburg
    Latest addition to the ACL fleet joins the transatlantic trade
  • Höegh LNG Partners keeps cash distribution stable
    Net income for July-September amounted to $5.2m
  • Brussels puts formal plans in place for European Coast Guard Agency
    New agency and EMSA permitted to jointly patrol waters with aerial drones
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Carriers move to address transatlantic overcapacity
  • Debt payments on hold during Ultrapetrol lender talks
    Triple charter cancellation leads to debt restructuring talks and repayment halt
  • CSCL to complete asset swap in early 2016
    Boxship unit of China Shipping Group to complete operational restructuring within a one-year transition period
  • DP World explores further expansion of Prince Rupert box terminal
    Feasibility study agreement signed for Fairview Container Terminal's Phase II South expansion
  • Swire Shipping upgrades North Asia to Pacific liner service
    Service will link Qingdao port in mainland China to South Pacific
  • China to hold maritime demarcation talks with South Korea
    Talks will take place in Seoul on December 22
  • Matrix launches new marine offshoot
    Greek Lloyd's broker lures experienced London market team to head Matrix Marine
  • ClassNK certifies two more ship recycling yards in India
    Both facilities met standards set out by the 2009 Hong Kong Convention
  • Rotterdam port large-scale LNG project to conclude by year end
    Closing celebrations for three-year LNG initiative held this week
  • Hanjin to expand Far East to Australia services
    New service to be operated with six 4,500 teu vessels for a 42-day rotation
  • Brodosplit Shipping Company orders four LNG containerships
    Brodosplit shipyard building vessels to DNV GL class specifications

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • US Congress set to give ports, freight projects more funding
  • Ground division, e-commerce push up FedEx revenue, profit
  • EU court throws out $861 million air freight cartel fines
  • Charleston port volume rises on steady manufacturing demand
  • Cargomatic expands to San Francisco, eyes new markets
  • CP promises 'street fight' if NS rejects latest takeover bid
  • LA volume jumps as West Coast claws back import market share
  • Brazil rail operator expects container volume to stay strong in 2016
  • Dual alliance membership could mitigate service disruption amid liner mergers
  • US independent driver group sues feds over electronic logging mandate
  • New services aimed at meeting strong Asia-Oceania demand
  • Estonia's Sillamae port commissions new container terminal
  • Deutsche Bahn set to trim loss-making freight operations
  • Busan transshipment growth erases import, export losses
  • India exports fall for 12th straight month

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Day rate jumps for LR1 period charters
    Data from Alibra Shipping shows $1,250 per day rise in one week. Spot market also rising.
  • VLCC market still roaring on high hopes
    Big tankers see day rates jump by 4.3% in one day on key Middle East-to-Japan route.
  • Avance ends Aurora bid on lack of interest
    The month-long pursuit of rival VLGC owner ends as bid fails to attract enough demand.
  • Norgas ship detained
    LPG ship one of five to fall foul of British port state control inspectors in November.
  • Seven ships detained in UK during November
    Gas carrier, general cargoship and bulker among those detained by UK authorities.
  • Barham brought in to lead UK flag reform
    Former Stena and Bibby man tasked by parliament with ensuring the Red Ensign recovery continues.
  • US crude exports: boon, bane or dud?
    Repeal of export ban could happen sooner than expected, but impacts are not clear cut.
  • Jo Tankers LR1 trio secure higher rates
    Major traders take in tankers from Norwegian shipowner on more lucrative period charters.
  • OSG gets OK to move international assets
    As part of its restructuring, the tanker company said bond holders agree to allow asset sales.
  • ISH offloads only supramax bulk carrier
    US shipowner has cut $85m from debt so far with efforts to divest non-core fleet.
  • Chinese yards target tech
    Latest five-year state shipbuilding plan sees emphasis on complex high-value vessels.
  • Concern over New Zealand inspections
    Maritime union worried that ship safety checks have been cut back.
  • Atlantic extends AHTS deal
    Statoil keeps Norwegian owner's Ocean King for another six months.
  • Tanker order could double
    Swiss-Canadian Maritime has three options for more chemical carriers in Vietnam, Wartsila reveals.
  • Power of three VLCC deals to boost DHT
    Improved contracts for tanker trio raise interest in owner's stock and promise higher dividend.
  • Frontline exposure to boost SFL dividend
    Pareto Securities says tanker sibling will contribute to stronger payouts at Ship Finance International.
  • UASC claims teu world record
    Middle East-owned ULC Al Muraykh leaves Port Klang with 18,601 boxes on board.
  • US yard eyes tie-up
    Front Street of Maine close to sealing ferry-building joint venture with Brodrene of Norway.
  • Eisa files for bankruptcy
    Brazilian tanker, PSV and boxship yard seeks court protection in bid to preserve its long-term viability.
  • Avance Gas offer for Aurora into final day
    Outcome of battle for VLGC owner will become clearer after bid expires this afternoon.
  • More for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has continued its bond buy-back programme by spending another $9.6m.
  • Polarcus adds Aussie survey
    Middle East seismic shipowner heading south for work in Vulcan sub-basin.
  • Hanjin Shipping launches FOX
    Korean owner responds to Asian and Australian demand with new service involving partner lines.
  • Star Bulk keeps selling
    Petros Pappas-led owner linked to sale of another pair of large bulkers fresh out of the newbuilding yard.
  • CMES gets cheap VLCCs newbuildings
    Shanghai-listed shipowner confirms orders for the first four of a planned series of ten tankers.
  • Swire expands North Asia service
    Hong Kong shipowner aims to become only multipurpose operator to connect China to South Pacific.
  • Vietnamese tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a modern Chinese built chemical tanker.
  • Ultra Deep Group firms up order
    Singapore offshore vessel owner puts pen to paper on DSCV newbuilding contract in China.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • CMA CGM dissolves Delmas brand
  • IAG Cargo strengthens Latin American presence
  • DHL debuts Asia Pacific Innovation Center
  • Israeli government fines Ashdod Port for sulfur spill
  • North American freight volumes beat expectations in November
  • CP maintains pressure on Norfolk Southern to sell
  • NYK opens vehicle processing center in Shanghai
  • Rotterdam-Dourges rail shuttle set to launch in Q1 2016
  • Executive Moves: CBP and Dayton Freight
  • Greenbrier receives orders for 1,800 new rail car units
  • New ACL hybrid vessel prepares for first voyage
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
  • Trucker association sues FMCSA over electronic logbook mandate
  • FMC receives $334,000 in civil penalties from seven businesses
  • El Faro attorney files motion to deny limitation of liability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Oil futures fall after EIA reports stocks build, Fed rate hike
    NYMEX January crude settled down $1.83 at $35.52/b. ICE January Brent settled down $1.26 at $37.19 on expiry. ICE February Brent settled $1.34 lower at $37.39/b.
  • US EIA says crude stocks rise 4.8 million barre
    Inventories have increased 11 of the last 12 reporting periods, refusing to budge lower despite the end of the autumn refinery maintenance season.
  • Bunker prices still weakening
    Crude oil benchmarks respond to reports that US inventories are at record levels.
  • US Fuel oil stocks slide as EIA says implied demand highest since April
    Stocks in the US totaled 42.757 million barrels, a draw of 1.348 million barrels compared with the previous reporting period.
  • Lessons can be learned from OW collapse, says new consultancy
    'Uncontrolled oil price risk will, ultimately, be catastrophic.'
  • Market Manoeuvres
    Ian Taylor takes a snapshot view of recent developments in the US bunker market.
  • Fuel gain on newbuild VLCCs
    Ships ordered today 20% more fuel efficient than those built five years ago.
  • Paris accords could rebound on shipping
    Maersk sees failure to mention shipping in climate change agreement as opening the way to regional regulations.
  • Iran to focus on cutting fuel oil output as sanctions end
    Talks on refinery upgrades are already underway.
  • Singapore ship arrest
    Tanker owned by Vietnamese interests.
  • ExxonMobil starts MFM bunkering operations in Hong Kong
    Installs mass flow metering system on bunker tanker Anshing.
  • Indian port mulls LNG bunkering addition
    To raise profile for ship calls, including bunkering.
  • Ecoslops plans new residue processing plant at Constanta port
    Inks letter of intent with Romanian offshore oil, gas services company.
  • Brightoil receives $100 million investment fund
    Transaction completed Tuesday.
  • China ECA: MGO demand expected to increase significantly by 2019
    Question remains whether location vessels will lift compliant fuels, says Fratelli Cosulich source.

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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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