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December 22, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • China's trade misses target, but beats global WTO average: Beijing
  • Russia beefs up Syrian supply line with bargain basement rust-buckets
  • DP World mulls expanding Canada's Prince Rupert container terminal
  • Dredging Charleston to 52-feet reaches pre-construction and design phase
  • DC Illinois Democrats against Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
  • Canada seeks delay on ratifying Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
  • 53 states eliminate tariffs on 201 IT products in major WTO trade deal
  • China Southern, Xiamen Airlines to buy US$10 billion in Boeing planes
  • IATA misses its annual target for electronic air waybill penetration
  • Cairo Airport Cargo deploys Hermes air cargo management system

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Asia-Europe volume projected to grow marginally in 2016
  • CMA CGM upgrades its offer to Ecuador by launching new Med Gulf Ecuador service
  • Global shipping may be hit by Chinese slowdown: Fitch
  • MOL transports relief supplies to quake-stricken areas of Nepal
  • Rates on key routes back on the downward trajectory
  • Salalah port inaugurates new deepwater general cargo & liquid bulk terminal
  • Oilmeal export down by 38 pc
  • Growth in cargo handling at Major Ports slows down in April-Nov.
  • India should build port city in Sri Lanka: Karunanayake
  • Indo-Bangla cargo traffic seen almost doubling to $10 bn by 2018
  • Ministry of Finance gives 'in-principle' Viability Gap Funding approval for Vizhinjam port project
  • PPP project implementation at Major Ports has been slow: CAG
  • Conference on International North South Transport Corridor today
  • DB Schenker opens its 2nd largest warehouse in India
  • Coffee output to increase in 2015-16: Board
  • INR appreciates against dollar for fifth straight session
  • Japanese development aid to boost economic activity in North-East
  • What the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike means for the Indian economy

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Hydroid Introduces New Capability for Lightweight Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
    Line Capture Line Recovery (LCLR) enables autonomous launch and recovery of a vehicle Pocasset, Mass. - December 15, 2015 - Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotic systems, today announced the release of Line Capture Line Recovery (LCLR), a self-contained module that is initially...
  • Van Oord names new cutter suction dredger Mangystau
    Rotterdam, 16 December 2015 - Van Oord has named a new cutter suction dredger at the yard of Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk, the Netherlands. The vessel, which was given the name Mangystau, is the second modified Damen CSD 650 cutter suction dredger in the Van Oord fleet. The naming...
  • Public-private port developments power South Korean economy
    Busan New Port in development. Credit: Busan New PortEasing barriers of entry to private participation in port development has reaped rewards for South Korea. Under the Second Port Hinterland Development Programme, Busan, Incheon, Pyeongtaek-Dangjin, Ulsan, and Gwangyang, worked with manufacturing and logistics companies to develop the port hinterland. According to a statement...
  • KSS Line orders another VLGC
    KSS Line CEO Lee Dae Sung. Credit: Lee Dae SungSouth Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 21 December that it has ordered an 84,000 m³ very large gas carrier worth KRW92 billion (USD77 million) at Hyundai Heavy Industries in anticipation of winning more long-term shipping contracts. The ship would be built...
  • Box ship charter market fades
    Four geared, 3,800 teu over-Panamaxes were fixed by Hapag-Lloyd. Credit: AffeldtDownward pressure on charter rates for container ships remains fierce as the year nears its close. The New ConTex dropped another 1.2% last week, to 339 points. Year on year, the charters are down 9%. Geared 2,500 teu, gearless 2,700 teu...
  • National Oceanography Centre looks to advanced autonomous systems future
    SeeByte at the Loch Earn trials in November 2015. Credit: SeeByteMarine robotic vehicles are revolutionising marine science by increasing the extent and quality of collected data, but currently require intensive human input for tasks such as piloting. The Autonomous Adaptive Ocean Sampling Network (AAOSN) programme aims to solve this problem...
  • Ports on US West Coast not ready for mega ships
    The US West Coast is not yet ready to handle regular calls from 18,000 teu vessels despite CMA CGM's deployment of mega ship Benjamin Franklin on the trade, according to Drewry. Ports on the West Coast have much work to do in terms of improving productivity if they are to...
  • Ferry sinks in Indonesia leaving 80 missing
    Eighty people are missing after a passenger ferry sank in Makassar, Indonesia, because of stormy weather. The fiberglass ferry was under way from Kolaka to Siwa town in Sulawesi province, Indonesia, on 19 December 2015. A storm occurred and the vessel was hit by waves more than 3 m high, causing...
  • Ezra wins USD70 million subsea contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, Ezra Holdings has secured subsea contracts worth USD70 million in Asia and the Middle East despite the market down cycle. Furthermore, the latest contracts feature a new client, a national oil company based in the Middle East, as well as a pipeline installation work for another national...
  • No verified weight by EDI, no box accepted, terminal tells carriers
    Maher Terminals' Port of New York-New Jersey operation. Credit: Maher Terminals.Specifics on how the logistics chain will handle the new verified weight rules are beginning to emerge with Maher Terminals notifying the trade that it will only accept containers for export if carriers have provided the verified weight by EDI...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • ASL confirms $110m funding for 'growth opportunities' - enough to buy TNT's airlines?
  • 'New deepwater port will transform Gdansk into a Baltic mega-hub for Eastern Europe'
  • Shippers and transport providers on alert as gangs plan Christmas cargo crime spree
  • Will CEO's sudden exit hamper SingPost e-commerce plans?
  • London Gateway appoints James Leeson as its new head of commercial
  • Mexico-US aviation deal opens markets for cargo carriers
  • How technology and Big Data in retail are shaping store designs of the future

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Cochin Shipyard awarded license by GTT
  • Maersk Supply acquires Subsea Support Vessel
  • Social media on cruise ship hits new highs
  • Russian customers keep Arctech Helsinki busy
  • Atwood and DSME agree drillship delivery delays
  • Feeder ship operator to fit PureSOX scrubbers
  • Wartsila waterjets selected for Mols-Linien superferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Drewry multipurpose shipping report predicts slowing in breakbulk sector
  • Hanjin Shipping adding service covering Far East/Australia
  • Maritime Commerce Club seeking nominations for Old Salt Award
  • Evergreen celebrates completion of new Colon box terminal berth
  • Inchcape Shipping Services nets agency contract with CGG

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Navios Acquisition secures two-year time charter for a VLCC
    The seven-year-old, 297,395-dwt VLCC has been chartered out for two years, at a rate of $40,488 net per day
  • IMO postpones ballast water decision until early 2016
    Verification of tonnage data will be released in early 2016 but if conditions are met entry into force will be November 2016
  • D'Amico sells a handysize product tanker for $13m
    D'Amico Tankers will maintain the commercial employment of the vessel upon the sale to SW Cap Ferrat Shipping
  • N-KOM becomes preferred repair yard for Angelicoussis ships
    Qatari yard gets an edge for 110-ship fleet
  • Commission accepting applications for European ship recycling list
    First version of list due to be published in 2016
  • A tale of two trades for transatlantic operators
    Eastbound and westbound traffic continues to reflect the economic fortunes of Europe and North America
  • Knot expects to keep cash distribution stable
    Shuttle tanker owner moves to calm market fears after sell-offs in shipping MLPs
  • Skuld quadruples bottom line to $20m
    Norwegian insurer announces $5m credit for mutual members
  • Mid-sized carriers strengthen market position
    Top 21-40 ranked carriers prosper at the expense of smaller lines, says SeaIntel
  • No Christmas cheers for handies
    Freight rates drop further as owners cover holiday periods
  • VLCC spot earnings edge higher on strong Middle East trade
    Benchmark TD3 rate continues to hit fresh seven-year highs
  • Rem Offshore sells CSV, delays newbuilding
    Market conditions lead to 12 month delay for Vard OCV
  • Teekay and the death of MLP profit sharing
    Benefit of Master Limited Partnership ownership model in doubt as Teekay set to forgo $58m in annual profit sharing
  • Höegh Autoliners and Ocean Yield make charter amendments
    Both parties agreed to switch to floating interest rate basis charters for four ships
  • Lloyd's List North American Awards 2016 open for entries
    The search for the best and the brightest that shipping has to offer is on
  • House of Representatives approves act to strengthen cyber security at US ports
    Bill now heads to US Senate for debate and consideration
  • Dynagas LNG Partners to buy gas carrier from company's sponsor
    Carrier currently chartered out to Gazprom Global LNG until October 2018
  • CMA CGM buys Singapore-listed NOL shares in open market
    NOL shares bought at a discount to CMA CGM's $0.92 offer price
  • 39 passengers rescued from sunk Indonesian ferry
    80 still missing with three casualties retrieved so far
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping firms up orders for six VLCCs
    Building price is $87m per vessel
  • SeaLand launches new service for Gulf of Mexico and Eastern and Central US
    New service to benefit producers and exporters of perishable goods to the US
  • New European and US orders highlight continued interest in LNG as a marine fuel
    Shell orders 15 gas-powered inland barges while LNG bunker barge ordered in US to help refuel Tote's new dual-fuel boxship pair
  • Trust and the salvor
    Going beyond the old raffish notion of the salvor as a sort of latter day Blackbeard, the International Salvage Union is confronting the modern-day sector's reputation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Doubts persist whether CP-NS merger would reduce Chicago bottleneck
  • Russia crisis, trucker tax protests pull down truck volumes
  • Container ship charter market to end year on low note
  • Imports drive US container trade up despite export decline
  • Rotterdam dockworkers vote for New Year strikes
  • AirBridgeCargo continues to outpace rivals
  • Europe-east coast South America trade in free fall
  • West Coast not ready for mega-ships, Drewry warns
  • Give verified weight by EDI or box will be rejected, terminal tells lines

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Navios gains on clean tanker re-charters
    New York-listed firm sees higher rates on charter extensions thanks to good demand.
  • ISH heads to over-the-counter stock market
    New York Stock Exchange delists diversified shipowner as a result of market capitalisation.
  • Aframaxes to see initial US export gain
    Shipbroker also says ending ban on US crude exports will also hamper Jones Act tankers.
  • Dorian LPG adopts takeover protection
    'Poison pill' plan aims to safeguard against buying up controlling stake on the cheap.
  • TOTE Maritime facing $3m in cargo claims
    Car maker Nissan pursuing largest claim so far. Crew complaints continue to stack up.
  • Navios confirms VL deal, secures $44m loan
    New York-listed owner nets $21.8m charter alongside funding for products tanker pair.
  • Grand China sheds capesize bulker
    Chinese owner secures north of $20m for five-year-old ship, brokers say.
  • GasLog to keep up payouts
    The US-listed firm plans no change in cash distributions as investors fret over cuts.
  • d'Amico in $13m sale and leaseback
    Marco Fiori-led owner secures a deal on its oldest tanker that sets it up for retirement.
  • EU wants Greek tax review
    European Commission is concerned the tonnage tax system in crisis-hit country is not well-targeted.
  • Qingdao sells modern bulker to compatriot
    Chinese owner is said to have fetched $10m for a three-year-old panamax.
  • Fredriksen turns to Sandbox for rig play
    New investment vehicle will host tycoon's hunt for distressed deals in the offshore sector.
  • Hanaro scraps capesize
    South Korean owner latest to weigh in cape in active demolition year for the sector.
  • Vopak sells UK assets
    Dutch tank storage firm continues its divestment programme with the disposal of English terminals for $500m.
  • Greek tied to Daiichi bulker buy
    Team Fuel said to have snapped up handymax in fleet renewal effort.
  • Skuld set for bigger bonus
    A premium credit above that previously guaranteed appears to be in prospect for the shipowner members of the Skuld protection and indemnity club.
  • Winners all round after takeover saga
    Pareto Securities says Avance, Aurora and BW LPG can take positives from hostile takeover battle.
  • Dof strikes Christmas deals
    Oslo-listed offshore owner signs trio of contracts worth $30.7m.
  • Oldendorff buys fourth bulker in a week
    German giant picks up post-panamax to follow on from addition of $15.5m Paragon trio.
  • KNOT issues call for calm after MLP turmoil
    Trygve Seglem-backed venture responds to volatile market with dividend and profit pledge.
  • Thun buys Nordic ship
    Swedish tanker owner expands its fleet with the addition of a small tanker from Danish company.
  • Rem sells one and delays newbuilding
    Age Remoy-led company bolsters balance sheet with double move aimed at countering poor market.
  • Ocean Yield and Hoegh in newbuilding swap
    Oslo-listed owner exchanges car carrier pair for duo with earlier delivery slots.
  • Daehan gets SFL LRs
    South Korean yard emerges as builder of US owner's new products tankers.
  • Hellenic gets a bargain
    Greek ferry operator picks up ro-pax for knock-down price at auction.
  • CMES adds to VLCC tally
    Order for six more VLCCs brings Chinese tanker operator's total orders to ten.
  • Teekay faces downgrade
    Moody's unhappy with MLP dividend cuts.
  • OOCL ups rates
    Hong Kong liner company increases costs of shipments from Asia to Australia

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Report: Container terminal operators should consider variable pricing
  • Drewry: Breakbulk shipping to remain under pressure in 2016
  • Fos port-industry zone to become site for renewable energy project

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2015
  • Scrubbers to be installed on two German container vessels
    Buss Shipping says it will allow it 'to serve charter customers at a competitive price'.
  • Vopak sells terminals
    And stake in refinery.
  • Path cleared for liquidation of OW US entities
    Court overrules objections and approves $1.6 billion ING Bank settlement plan.
  • Outlook for fuel oil bearish
    But Russian and Venezuelan exports most likely to shape future direction.
  • Report heralds 'historic opportunity' for methanol as bunkers
    Methanol 'provides an ideal pathway to sustainable shipping'.
  • Shell to charter 15 LNG-powered barges
    Vessels to be delivered late 2016 to mid-2018.

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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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