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September 21, 2015
Sched Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • A-E off 22.9pc to US$456/TEU, off 5.6pc to USWC, off 9pc to USEC
  • Chile declares state of emergency after quake - some ports closed
  • 'No way' mid-size shippers can shift cargo to US east coast ports: study
  • St Lawrence Seaway shipments fall 10.6 per cent between April and August
  • Japan's NYK establishes logistics firm for finished cars in Colombia
  • Rotterdam to build harbour on Yangtze Canal, with LNG breakbulk terminal
  • GAO backs railways' view that safety deadline is impossible to meet
  • Born again Taranto Port hopes to revive its fortunes as logistics hub
  • Indonesian president tours DP World's Jebel Ali to cement ties
  • South Africa seizes US$1.4 million in diamonds, gold in container
  • Gulf Cooperation Council railway summit in Abu Dhabif from October 19-21
  • Ballast Water Management Summit takes in Rotterdam October 21-22
  • Russia's ABC Airlines achieves 17pc growth in cargo in first 8 months
  • Smuggling of Chinese goods is rampant in India
  • DHL Express to fit Leipzig terminal with automated conveyor belt

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
  • "K" Line makes maiden car carrier call at APMT Pipavav
  • Chemical tanker owner fails in claim against agent for low-sulphur fuel costs
  • Greencarrier Freight Services & CMA CGM Scandinavia to reduce joint CO2 emissions by 30 pc
  • MANSA organises a power-packed AGM function
  • NYK joins maritime anti-corruption network
  • Dairy exporters confident as global SMP prices edge up
  • Oilmeal exports fall by 42 pc on low crushing
  • Cyril C. George assumes charge as Deputy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • DP World joins forces with world's largest port operators to launch 'Go Green' environmental campaign
  • JNP & Chennai Port to receive two shipments of 2,500 t of tur dal
  • KPT Deputy Chairman Alok Singh promoted to rank of Commissioner of Income Tax/Joint Secretary
  • Mundra Port recognised as 'Non Major Port of the Year' 2014-15 at MALA 2015
  • SDV launches project to build logistics hub at Port of Le Havre
  • IL&FS Transportation inks 2 orders with NHAI worth INR 4,174 cr.
  • Salient features of ICD Pali & other KRIL terminals highlighted at trade meet in New Delhi
  • Forex reserves up again
  • Telangana govt approves 16 industrial projects
  • US to continue investigations into import of cold-rolled steel flat products from India

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Cooperation extends business fields
  • Dual certification for Chep Aerospace Solutions
  • Reappointments at Long Beach
  • Managing millions of tons of chemicals and gases
  • NYK joins maritime anti-corruption network
  • New warehouse for bits, pieces and nice-to-haves
  • Beluga XL programme maturing well
  • Eurasian intermodal traffic on a roll
  • Managing millions of turkeys
  • Roadrunner promotes Hershey
  • Forwarding even easier between Koper and Enns Intermodal / Strasse
  • LOT and JAL hammer out cargo JV
  • Long Beach gets green train rolling
  • New PCN member in Kuwait and Qatar
  • Container rate erosion continues

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • GAIL invites fresh bids for USD7Bn LNG newbuilds
    GAS Authority of India Limited (GAIL), a government owned entity, has again invited tenders to charter nine LNG newbuilds for transporting nearly 6M tonnes of LNG annually from the United States to India. The tender that was floated last year for the purpose was scrapped when there were no takers
  • Hapag-Lloyd IPO mooted by mid-November
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd is determined to push ahead with its planned initial public offering (IPO) faster than expected, according to local press reports. The company, which has Chilean shipping group CSAV as its largest shareholder, aims to complete its listing on the Frankfurt Stock
  • Genting bags majority stake in Lloyd Werft
    Malaysian multinational Genting Group today sealed its takeover of German shipbuilder Lloyd Werft after two months of negotiations. The group, which has cruise shipping interests and is an investor in operators Star Cruises, Crystal Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line, has agreed to acquire a 70%
  • Maersk Line names north China head
    Maersk Line has announced the new head of its operation in north China. Anderson Luo will take over the role in Qingdao from Mike Fang on 1 November. Fang moved in July to Shanghai to become head of Maersk Line East Central China. "North China continues to outperform the market, with solid growth

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Not a high-flying year for air cargo, says IATA - but there are signs of optimism
  • Asia-Europe lines facing 'self-destruction' make last-ditch bid to raise rates this year
  • ExCel deal with Agility Logistics paves the way for 3PLs in the tradeshow arena
  • PHOTO BLOG: FIATA World Congress 2015 photo blog

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Subsea contractor goes under
  • Maersk Tankers orders nine for $300 million
  • Cuba cruise and ferry services get a little nearer
  • MAN 32/44CR receives EPA certification
  • First MHI-MME low speed engine enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Port of Everett creates video detailing aerospace shipments
  • Alaska Airlines taps Ladner as fleet managing director
  • NYK joins global network fighting maritime corruption
  • Port of Olympia sets sale of surplus property items
  • Customs agents arrest man for smuggling drugs in energy bars

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • The sound of the fury
    US shippers continue to vent their anger over the damage to their businesses caused by months of disruption at US west coast ports during negotiations on a new labour contract
  • Armed police close Mombasa port, search car carrier
    Port security evicted while cargo searched by Kenyan authorities
  • OW Bunker test case will have implications across many industries, lawyers warn
    Update: Court of Appeal judgment expected by end of year
  • Maersk Tankers' nine MR newbuildings will support its "taking lead" strategy in the product segment
    But company must act swiftly to offload older tonnage, or it will exacerbate a worryingly bloated orderbook
  • Demand doubt casts long shadow over LNG shipping
    Japan, South Korea and China are all reducing LNG demand, with Southeast Asia trying to take up the mantle
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to slide
    Carriers pin hopes on capacity cuts to stabilise rates before the next round of GRIs
  • Tanker sector warned that cheap oil bonanza will come to an end
    Drilling operations have slowed and sliding oil price may drive out some producers
  • Hapag-Lloyd could launch IPO in mid-November
    Shipping major looking to raise $6.3bn in the share offering
  • Yangzijiang confirms eight-strong order for 11,800 teu ships by PIL
    It is the largest containership so far for both the buyer and builder
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co unit buys 45% stake in Trieste Marine Terminal
    MSC's Marinvest acquires a stake in the terminal operator from TO Delta
  • SHI denies merger with sister company
    Samsung Heavy Industries brushes off chatter of a merger with Samsung Engineering in the near term
  • Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of its first 'eco' VLCC newbuilding
    Vessel is first in a series of 21 VLCCs to be delivered through February 2017

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Senior officials from U.S. government and Federal Reserve Bank; intermodal industry executives to headline Intermodal EXPO 2015
    Event: The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) hosts Intermodal EXPO 2015, bringing together North American intermodal supply chain leaders to discuss industry trends and business opportunities. Representatives from 3PLs, ocean carriers, railroads, ports, drayage companies, shippers, motor carriers, and technology providers are scheduled to speak to one of the largest...
  • Mixed eastbound trans-Pacific rates signal peak season softness
    Freight rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific showed mixed results this past week, with the Drewry and Shanghai spot rate indexes reporting slight rate increases on some routes and modest decreases on other routes. The bottom line, though, is that the spot rates are not as robust as they should be as...
  • NS shifting Triple Crown Service shippers to other intermodal lanes
    Norfolk Southern Railway is downsizing and refocusing its Triple Crown Services subsidiary on the transport of automotive parts and moving non-auto part business to other NS intermodal lanes. "This change is a natural evolution in the business," Alan Shaw, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at the Norfolk, Virginia-based railway,...
  • Shipowner Seaspan secures $1 billion in Chinese credit
    Seaspan Corp. has signed an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China for up to $1 billion in export credit facilities to support the purchase and construction of vessels from Chinese shipyards within the next three years. Seaspan, which owns container ships and charters them to operators, has had a relationship...
  • JNPT sets deadline for automation of import transactions
    In a followup to its earlier directives, India's biggest container handler, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, has set Dec. 31 as the date by which shipping lines and related stakeholders should set up a paperless system for issuing import delivery orders to cargo interests. "Electronic issuing of delivery orders is one of...
  • Consortium picked to open new Mokpo vehicle terminal next year
    Mokpo port has chosen South Korean logistics companies CJ Korea Express and Dongbang Co., along with port operator Mokpo New Port, to operate a vehicle terminal completed in July, according to the Mokpo Regional Oceans and Fisheries Administration Office. The 1 million-square-foot terminal is able to handle 33,000-ton ships with its...
  • Rocketing Sea-Tac volume latest sign of importers returning to West Coast
    Volume through the Northwest Seaport Alliance of Seattle and Tacoma rose at double-digit clip, the latest potential sign that importers are returning to the West Coast amid peak season. On a year-over-year basis, imports rocketed 21.6 percent and exports jumped 26.1, equating to a total rise of 23.7 percent in international...
  • US highway bill provision threatens Customs clearance speeds
    A provision in the U.S. Senate-approved highway bill would index Customs user fees to inflation and divert the increased fees to fund programs in the bill. With severe shortages of Customs and Border Protection staffing at ports around the country, diverting funds to pay for unrelated projects is a misguided...
  • Virginia closing chassis yard as work continues at North Gate
    In a move that will be temporarily disruptive but is aimed at addressing the port's truck bottleneck, the Port of Virginia will close a chassis yard next week. The closing of the NCY chassis yard, starting Sept. 23., is part of the ongoing $31 million expansion of its North Gate...
  • Asia-Europe, Med rates slide further ahead of second September GRI
    HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia-Europe and Mediterranean trades continued their downward spiral this week, even as container shipping lines wearily prepared to hit the market with the second general rate increase this month on Sept. 20.The Asia-Europe rate fell by 22.3 percent to $456 per 20-foot container,...
  • MSC buys stake in Trieste container terminal
    Port of TriesteLONDON - Mediterranean Shipping Co. has acquired a 45 percent stake in the Trieste Marine Terminal as the 2M Alliance positions itself to capitalize on a European Union infrastructure initiative known as the TEN-T. Marinvest, Swiss-based MSC's Italian holding company, has paid the terminal's owner TO Delta Group around 20...
  • Finnish ports closed in 24-hour nationwide strike
    Port of HelsinkiLONDON - Finland's ports and rail freight trains are at a standstill as workers participate in the biggest nationwide strike since 1993 to protest the government's latest austerity measures. Longshoremen began a 24-hour stoppage at 6 a.m. local time and trains have stopped running, but ferries, including those to...
  • Former trainee to lead Maersk Line for North China
    An educational trainee who worked his way up to head of customer service at Maersk Line South China will now lead operations at the North China division of the top global container line. Effective Nov. 1, Anderson Luo will become head of Maersk Line North China, replacing Mike Fang, who in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets November IPO - report
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is reportedly aiming for a stock market listing in mid-November that could value the German ocean carrier at around 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion). The world's fourth-largest container line will sell 20 percent of its shares in an initial public offering on the Frankfurt stock exchange, according to a report...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Hoegh Transporter raided
    Kenyan authorities have raided a Hoegh Autoliners car carrier in what has been reported to be a hunt for smuggled drugs and arms.
  • Maersk in $300m tanker splash
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers is spending $300m on nine new MR tankers from Samsung's Chinese shipyard.
  • Double vision
    How oil disasters changed the shape - literally - of tankers.
  • The claim game
    Forget rustbuckets, it's the ever-escalating value of new vessels that keeps the insurance industry awake at night.
  • KG KO
    The fall from grace of a unique system of financing has knocked German boxship owners off their perch. What went wrong? Ian Lewis investigates
  • Still in peril on the sea
    A quarter of a century of regulatory efforts to reduce the high fatality rate associated with bulk carrier losses has largely failed, judging by recent casualties.
  • CMES banks $116m
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has banked CNY 741m ($116m) in state scrapping subisidies.
  • HSH shedding up to $32bn
    German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is close to offloading between EUR 14bn and EUR 28bn ($32bn) of bad loans on to its state owners.
  • ABB orders at Kleven
    Power systems group ABB has made a move into shipowning as it ordered a cable-laying vessel at Kleven Shipyard of Norway.
  • Aegean renews loans
    Aegean Marine Petroleum Network is looking to increase its global market share as it refreshed its $1.25bn borrowing base.
  • BW seals LNGC funds
    Singapore's BW Group has sealed $360m in loans to finance its new LNG carriers built at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
  • Dof buys more bonds
    Norway's Dof Subsea has spent more of its free cash on buying back bonds.
  • Eidesvik sells one more
    Eidesvik Offshore has completed its second vessel disposal in one month, with the sale of a cable-layer ship.
  • Dae Sun closes on orders
    Dae Sun Shipbuilding is closing on an order for two more small containerships as it looks to leap to slightly bigger sizes.
  • New ferry run planned
    A new ferry service could be up and running between Victoria and Vancouver in Canada next year.
  • Ceona goes bust
    Nine companies owned by UK player Ceona Offshore have gone into administration.
  • Polarcus wins again
    Middle East owner Polarcus has secured another seismic survey contract, this time in West Africa.
  • Jan De Nul buys Vidar
    Dutch firm expands offshore wind parks installation capabilities with latest vessel acquisition.
  • Yinson to raise $100m
    Yinson Holdings says it plans to raise around $100m from the sale of senior perpetual capital securities.
  • Genting buys Lloyd Werft
    Hong Kong outfit buys out two existing shareholders to take control of Bremerhaven yard.
  • Malaysia plans backed
    Malaysia's call for increased regional cooperation and armed guards on board ships to combat piracy has received industry backing.
  • Malaysia piracy plans backed
    Moves to take increasingly pro-active approach to maritime security have been welcomed.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • Port of Long Beach completes "Green Port Gateway" rail project
  • Container volumes continue to rise at Seattle, Tacoma
  • NS restructures Triple Crown Services
  • Spot container rates drop for second straight week
  • BWR: CMA CGM's ASEA loop strengthens connections between Laem Chabang and Africa
  • Lack of U.S. Ex-Im Bank moves 500 GE jobs offshore
  • CMA CGM, Delmas join transatlantic loop
  • Great Lakes iron ore sinks, limestone rises in August
  • Seaspan signs $1b agreement with CEXIM
  • Report: Port of New York and New Jersey boosts local economy
  • Sea Star Line, Totem Ocean Trailer Express rebrand
  • House moves to lift longtime ban on U.S. oil exports
  • U.S. finds ongoing dumping of Mexican sugar imports
  • IUMI: Stronger measures needed to prevent cargo theft
  • NACPC adds over 750 chassis to 'gray' pools

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
  • New study blames ships for big share of tiny particles
    Measurements were done in Baltic coastal areas prior to 0.10% ECA sulphur limit.
  • Hydrofoil retrofit reduces naval vessel's fuel usage
    Unit optimised to the speed of 17.5 knots, says hydrofoil manufacturer.
  • 'Eco-ships' have proved their value
    'Eco-ships have improved the bottom-line.'
  • ECA extension would increase Alaskan cost of living
    200-mile rule set to come into force this week.
  • TOTE companies come together under one name
    Both companies are switching their vessels to run on LNG.
  • ING targets ships
    In bid to make good OW debts.
  • China's fuel oil imports 'will continue to fall'
    Demand from bunker and energy sectors is weakening.
  • Troubled bunker player loses loan facility
    Investor ends funding deal after a series of payment defaults.
  • Shell's LNG bunkering facility welcomed
    LNG bunkering facility is based in Teesport, UK.
  • Aegean renews billion-dollar loan
    To support operations and expansion plans.
  • Hydrofoil retrofit reduces naval vessel's fuel usuage
    Unit optimised to the speed of 17.5 knots, says hydrofoil manufacturer.
  • Tianjin: Bonded bunker supply temporarily suspended
    Due to checks on suppliers' business licenses and qualifications.
  • Aegean bags billion-dollar loan
    To support operations and expansion plans.
  • VPS advises to ensure emergency equipment has usable fuel
    Finds alarming trends after testing samples from life boat engines and emergency generator storage tanks.
  • APT receives double-hulled bunkering tanker
    New vessel is compliant with updated US regulations.
  • OPEC: Crude prices could reach $80 by 2020
    But 'are unlikely to return above $100 per barrel until 2030-2040'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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