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BRIEFS
May 18, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate down 23.5pc to US$658/TEU - hikes unenforceable
  • MSC's No 1, Maersk's No 2, Evergreen No 3, CMA CGM No 4 in TEU rankings
  • NYK box ship rescues sailor on stricken yacht off Galapagos
  • Singapore's volume falls 5.7pc in April to 2.63 million TEU
  • British-flagged 17,554-TEU CMA CGM Kerguelen named in top French port
  • Korean yards expected to cash in on orders for LNG-powered ships
  • Long Beach port invites bids to start chassis pool to relief congestion
  • DHL ends nightmare scheme, conceding 'too much change all at once'
  • FedEx pledges US$1 million in relief aid to quake victims in Nepal
  • SIA profit soars 47pc on low fuel bill, but wrong-way hedging hurts
  • WTO Trade Facilitation deal to cut costs for poor: IATA
  • Finnair expands codeshares with Japan Airlines and Qantas

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 2015
  • Glander International Bunkering (India) Pvt. Ltd formed to offer domestic & international bunkering solutions
  • India, Korea to sign MoU for cooperation in maritime transport & logistics
  • It's the final countdown for FFFAI's Biennial Convention
  • London P&I Club underlines importance of proper enclosed space entry drills
  • Seaways Shipping & Prantik Marine complete three successful voyages of Prantik BIX service
  • Ship design errors could come back to haunt naval architects
  • TT Club maintains strong financial results & excellent rating
  • Coal imports up by 19 pc on low global prices in April
  • Hannover fair generates biz worth $ 1.2 bn for Indian firms
  • Merchandise exports down by 13.96 pc in April
  • Oilmeal exports decline by 35 pc in April: SEA
  • Customs likely to set up CCCFC to clear import consignments quickly
  • VCT hosts maiden vessel call of CCG direct service to Jebel Ali & Sohar
  • Govt sanctions 1,427 road projects, completes 1,022 in three years
  • Infra co. wins INR 669 cr. road project from NHAI
  • Railways incurs INR 29,236.77 cr. loss between May 2008 & Sept. 2013 in freight: CAG
  • Sri Lanka in rail deal with India
  • EU & Japan ask India to review use of safeguard measures
  • Forex reserves firm up further by $ 262.4 m to historic high of $ 352.13 bn
  • India & China sign record agreements during PM visit
  • Indian economy may grow to 8.1 pc in 2015-16, says UN-ESCAP
  • IVRCL bags EPC project worth INR 3,624 cr. from Saudi Arabia
  • Number of EOUs fell to 2,608 in 2013-14: CAG
  • PowerGrid to invest more than INR 1,000 cr. in two projects
  • Product & process re-engineering rather than incentives should drive exports, says Commerce Secy at Fieo meet
  • China's exports contract in April, more stimulus anticipated
  • Modi, Obama expected to attend US-India CEO Forum in Sept.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Malaysia Airlines places first order for DAF trucks
  • More carloads in Australia, fewer in North America
  • Contargo wins "Eco performance award"
  • Doubling space for pharmaceuticals
  • US railroad recognizes safe chemical handling
  • NOL steaming out of Q1 doldrums
  • Globalink honoured again by Kazakh peers
  • Serving energy sector in Kazakhstan
  • Air Arabia Jordan begins operations
  • Outbound logistics services from RZDL
  • More intra-Asia trades for Evergreen
  • New property boss at world's biggest cargo airport
  • Countdown progressing apace
  • Kenya Airways mothballing B777 fleet
  • Rise in boxship orders kills recovery

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Appeal court overturns MyFerryLink Dover ban
    Eurotunnel-affiliated ferry operator MyFerryLink has been given leave to continue operating in the Dover Strait after a new about-turn in its battle with the British competition authorities. The Court of Appeal in London this morning upheld an appeal against a UK Competition and Markets Authority
  • HMM posts first operating profit since 2010
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has posted its first quarterly operating profit since 2010. On 15 May, HMM, South Korea's second biggest shipping company, said it had a KRW4.2 billion (USD3.86 million) operating profit for 1Q15. Operating profit refers to the earnings from the company's core business and
  • NGOs criticise APAC reaction to Rohingya crisis
    Regional governments in Asia Pacific are increasingly concerned at the arrival of Rohingya refugees fleeing from Myanmar; nevertheless, NGOs have criticised their approach. The refugees have arrived in fleets of up to 25 vessels, only to be turned back by Thai and Malaysian navies. In a sign of
  • Norwegian owner and crew indicted in US
    DSD Shipping and four crew members have been charged in the US with MARPOL and other violations. The seven-count indictment, returned by a federal grand jury on 13 May, includes conspiracy, obstruction of justice and witness tampering. The indictment alleges that Stavanger, Norway-based DSD and
  • Evergreen, COSCO, CSCL launch CSX service
    Taiwanese Evergreen Marine Corp announced that it will partner with COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) in launching a joint China-Surabaya Express (CSX) Service. In its 15 May announcement, Evergreen said four 2,000-2,700 teu ships will be deployed for this service; one each provided
  • UOB Kay Hian: 'Sell' for Nam Cheong
    Singapore-based brokerage house UOB Kay Hian has recommended investors to sell offshore services provider Nam Cheong's stocks in view of its lower net profit and weak business outlook. Analysts from UOB Kay Hian have set a target price of SGD0.28 (USD0.21), while the Singapore-listed Nam Cheong's
  • Precious Shipping posts $10m loss in 1Q15
    Thai dry bulk shipping company Precious Shipping has reported a consolidated net loss of THB335.69 million (USD10 million) in its first-quarter 2015 results. This contrasts sharply with a net profit of THB139.62 million in 2014. Precious identified a few main reasons for the reversal in a filing
  • COSCO, APM Terminals, ICTSI to bid for Piraeus port
    Greek government has invited three companies to submit binding bids by September for a 51% stake of the country's largest port Piraeus, according to Chinese media on 15 May. The three potential buyers that are interested in buying the Piraeus port majority stake are COSCO in China, Denmark's APM
  • Courage Marine deepens into loss in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed dry bulk owner Courage Marine posted a loss of USD2.38 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2015, up 136% year on year (y/y) from its loss of USD1.01 million in the first quarter of 2014. The company's turnover decreased by 77% y/y to USD1.2 million in the first quarter of
  • Ezion may lose rig charters in Mexico
    Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Ezion Holdings said it expects to lose some charter contracts for its rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The company, which first-quarter 2015 profit dipped 9.3% year on year to USD41 million, told analysts that Mexico is a potential headwind. UOB Kay
  • Otto Marine posts loss for 1Q15 despite higher earnings
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine posted a loss of USD13.27 million for the first quarter that ended on 31 March 2015 despite recording higher revenue for the period. Revenue increased by 91.8% to USD148 million in the first quarter of 2015 from USD77 million in the
  • EMEA shipping, UN urge Southeast Asia to obey SAR law
    As Europe's migrant agenda is unveiled, international shipping and the UN call on Southeast Asian governments to ensure they meet their search and rescue obligations under international law. Speaking to IHS Maritime on 15 May, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping, Peter
  • Bank sues Sainty Marine over $48m loan
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has been sued by Bank of Jiangsu over a CNY300 million (USD48 million) loan dispute, the first lawsuit brought against the company in the wake of a series of defaults on debts. On 14 May, Nanjing City Intermediate People's Court put on file the suit filed by Bank of
  • NOL slashes 1Q15 loss to $11m
    Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has slashed its first-quarter 2015 loss to USD11 million, compared with USD98 million in the first quarter of 2014. Pre-tax earnings totalled USD133 million in the period, up from USD33 million last year, while its revenue declined 13% to USD2 billion in the

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Asia-Europe box rates fall yet again as Maersk addresses market share
  • Marshall Islands berates 'shameful' IMO as it ignores climate change threat

Marine Logweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Iranian official to neighbors: Hand over Alpine Eternity
  • Sentinel goes to COSCO Guangdong for TAERRV for Statoil job
  • Purpose built daughter craft delivered to diving contractor
  • Norway contributes MSPV to Med migrant crisis response
  • Wärtsilä and Carnival partner on engine room optimization
  • Why naval architects need indemnity insurance

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Port Angeles Port Commission names partner program projects
  • Collision with Coast Guard vessel injures two men onboard fishing boat
  • NYK containership rescues sailor from drifting yacht
  • Trio of carriers launching China-Surabaya Express run
  • NOL Group releases first quarter 2015 numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Caution advised on Libya calls
    Vessels should make security assessment and get war risk cover, say experts
  • Average Adjusters Association calls for London claims council
    Professional body could offer guidance on court rulings, argues Rowland
  • Taiwanese shipping lines post upbeat first-quarter results
    Evergreen returns to the black while Wan Hai triples its profits
  • Goodwill appointed UK shipping minister
    Eurosceptic Tory traditionalist takes over from Hayes
  • Skuld sees sharp fall in net profit
    Bottom line from P&I and non-P&I declines to $13.5m
  • Rates and orders put pressure on box line share performance
    Returns for investors have been subdued, says Drewry
  • Suezmax earnings soar $22,000 in just one day
    West Africa to Europe now close to $61,000 per day after one of the biggest leaps in earnings in recent memory
  • Libyan oil exports plunge on renewed tension
    Rosy outlook predicted by the International Energy Agency is at odds with Lloyd's List Intelligence data
  • Asia-north Europe rates slide 23.6%
    Nearly half of May GRIs are eradicated as rates drop to $658 per teu
  • Speed - the sixth risk for tankers
    The 'effective' fleet size cause by changes in speed is a critical factor in VLCC supply, says new study
  • Yang Ming posts $10m first-quarter profit
    Box carrier reverses earlier losses as operating revenue rises 17%
  • Supply chain theft: be aware of the weak links
    Time spent on due diligence is time well spent, says TT Club
  • China Cosco scraps another four ships
    As of April 30, the company has disposed of 26 vessels so far this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Deutsche Post hit by another round of strikes
  • Rising driver pay keeps pressure on truck rates, trucking operators
  • Agility Logistics starts year with 5 percent profit gain
  • Cyprus seeks private sector aid to become transshipment hub
  • Pacific trade deal gets another shot after US Senate reopens debate
  • Charleston port CEO says transit-time sensitive imports only a fifth
  • FedEx Freight drivers in Chicago Heights reject Teamsters
  • Evergreen, King Ocean to call new Haitian port
  • US West Coast ports' import share shrinks below 50 percent
  • Insurers warn on ship sizes, cyber risks
  • African oil exports to US take deep dive on shale independence
  • PMA's McKenna: West Coast negotiation process isn't sustainable
  • US cargo thefts rise 7 percent; Memorial Day could see spike
  • Greece kickstarts long-stalled Piraeus port privatization
  • Thermotraffic opens branch at Perishable Center Frankfurt
  • Port of Tilbury to expand refrigerated cargo capacity
  • SCFI: Normal service resumes as market sheds GRI gains on Asia-Europe
  • Cathay still reaping rewards of US port congestion
  • Taiwan an option as China production costs rise, financial firm says

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Africa's clean tanker promise
    Fuel imports into sub-Saharan Africa should continue to provide support to clean tanker markets, shipbroker Poten & Partners said.
  • Hannson praises Norway PSV hire
    Norwegian shipowner Herbjorn Hansson congratulated his government for responding to a call to charter an offshore vessel to provide a quick response to the humanitarian challenges in the Mediterranean.
  • Atlantic trio taken
    Atlantic Offshore has seen three oil companies extend contracts for three of its vessels.
  • Mackay: 'Merger talks over'
    Talks surrounding a mega-merger that would have seen Teekay Tankers more than double the size of its fleet have ended, its chief executive says.
  • Rina adds 400 ships
    Italian classification society Rina has seen 400 vessels switch from rivals during 2014.
  • "No reason" for attack
    Norwegian manager Transpetrol has said it can see no reason why Iranian forces fired shots across one of its tankers, as talks to settle a row involving a jacket collision were at an advanced stage.
  • Brazil's $50bn boost
    New Chinese investment of $50bn could cut the distance of iron ore exports from Brazil through a new rail link.
  • Alex Yeo steps down
    Swissco's chief executive Alex Yeo Kian Teong has stepped down from his position "to pursue personal interests".
  • Greeks see lending rise
    Confidence in a recovery of the shipping markets in 2015 and beyond prompted banks lending to Greek shipping to increase their overall exposure by 4.1% in 2014.
  • Steaming ahead
    Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship has improved its annual profit despite a fall in revenue.
  • UK's new shipping man
    Robert Goodwill has been named as UK's new shipping minister with responsibility to complete the country's maritime growth study.
  • Tanker crewman missing
    French authorities have suspended a search for a seafarer lost overboard from a Nordic American Tanker suezmax.
  • Sentinel turns to Cosco
    Sentinel Marine of the UK has placed it second newbuilding order in three months.
  • Iran eyes LNG exports
    Iran is looking for investors to help produce LNG for export shipments.
  • MFL wins Dover battle
    The UK's court of appeal has ruled in favour of MyFerryLink (MFL) in a protracted saga over competition in English Channel routes.
  • ABG misses payments
    Some of ABG Shipyard's banks are considering selling its assets after it missed restructured debt repayments.
  • DSME disappoints in Q1
    South Korean shipbuilder posts surprise red ink in the opening three months of 2015.
  • Meiji makes progress
    Meiji Shipping has pushed up its profit for the full financial year 2014 as it beat its own forecast.
  • Evergreen black again
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen Marine Corp has returned to profit in the first quarter as it cut costs.
  • DWM confident of third party success
    A new shipmanagement joint venture between Diana Shipping and Wilh Wihelmsen is confident of attracting third party clients.
  • Dayang moves for Perdana
    Malaysian oil and gas company Dayang Enterprise Holdings is launching a $234m takeover offer for compatriot anchor-handler owner Perdana Petroleum.
  • Bulker bargaining
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • NewLead fights on
    Greece's NewLead Holdings is continuing to negotiate a restructure of its debt and seek new finance as it revealed a lower loss for 2014.
  • Bigger and better
    New York-listed Dynagas LNG Partners has increased first quarter profit as its fleet expanded.
  • PSV rides to Med rescue
    Norway has chartered an offshore support vessel to participate in the rescue of migrants in the Mediterranean.
  • CMA CGM upgraded
    CMA CGM has seen its corporate family debt rating upgraded to B1 from B2 by Moody's Investors Service.
  • Evergreen targets ASEAN
    Evergreen says it is looking to tap into the significant trade growth between China and the countries that make up ASEAN.
  • Products tanker under fire
    A Transpetrol-owned products tanker has been fired upon by units of Iran's Revolutionary Guard in the Persian Gulf.
  • Portland's LPG setback
    Plans to export Canadian LPG to Asia via the US port of Portland look to have hit a major stumbling block.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Changes to Maritime Security Program could hurt some carriers
  • Cuba considers Port of Virginia shipping prospects
  • Spot container rates fall on major trade lanes
  • The Year of IT Pragmatism: Gartner conference wrap-up
  • Industry encouraged by Senate trade actions
  • FedEx loses motion to dismiss federal drug indictment
  • Commerce leads trade mission to Egypt, Jordan and Israel
  • Agility's Q1 profits up 5%
  • NYK containership rescues seafarer
  • DB Schenker revs up new air freight service
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern and Momentum Transportation
  • Iran fires at, attempts to seize tanker in dispute over March oil rig collision

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2015
  • Environmental provisions of Polar Code win IMO backing
    But environmentalists outside the IMO remain unimpressed.
  • 'We must react,' says Maersk official as utilization falls
    CFO says shipping line could cut some services.
  • IMO to develop guidelines for in-use fuel sampling
    Guidelines have already been adopted by EU in connection with increased ECA compliance checks.
  • Dutch owner poised to make LNG order
    Veder not new to the small-scale LNG market.
  • Endofa opens Copenhagen office
    'Scandinavia is an area many Endofa staff and management call home.'
  • Singapore: Bunker tanker auction
    Second attempt to offload vessel.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage to Asia up 27% year-on-year
    Analysts point to tougher emission regulations in Europe.
  • More 'next-generation' LNG carriers on order
    Vessels feature a hybrid propulsion system.
  • Increasing appetite for more supplier regulation at IMO
    Current legal framework under MARPOL Annex VI seen as insufficient for assuring delivered bunker fuel quality.
  • Nor-Shipping to see 'unique' fleet performance system launched
    System tracks factors that influence vessel fuel efficiency.
  • Gazprom expands product portfolio at Romania ports
    Company has 'established cooperation' with local supplier of Mobil products.
  • New bunkering operation in the Philippines
    Hanwa and Petrotrade operating in partnership.
  • IMO committee resists change to sulphur verification procedure
    IBIA proposal seeking to align MARPOL Annex VI approach with ISO 4259 runs into major headwinds.

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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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