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BRIEFS
February 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison's Barcelona box shop docks port's biggest, 16,600-TEU MSC London
  • With slump in bunker prices, box ships lose cargo to bulk reefers
  • Wan Hai Lines fears capacity glut throughout the year
  • ICS: Don't fly Tanzania, Mongolia, Moldova, Cambodia, Sierra Leone flags
  • UN devises training rules for polar seafaring, fatigue regulations
  • Arctic Shipping Summit in Montreal to discuss development
  • Busan New CT takes delivery of two ZPMC super cranes
  • Lufthansa Cargo welcomes its fifth Boeing 777F in Frankfurt
  • Plane-making shifts back to US as China, others, become too pricey
  • Ethiopian expands Addis Ababa base 300pc

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • CMA CGM inducts two more large size vessels in fleet
  • Govt likely to change MTO licencing
  • Matrix Freight Systems shifting to new office today
  • Offshore maritime sector advised to watch costs & exposure to risk
  • Principal Container Line Pvt. Ltd (PCL) opens office in Kochi
  • TT Club urges better management practices to safeguard people at ports & terminals
  • Centre mulls giving more financial powers to Major Port Trusts
  • GTI, JNPCT agree on inter-terminal transfer of tractor-trailers to streamline process
  • India Ports Global to develop projects abroad
  • Major Port workers to launch indefinite strike protesting corporatisation
  • Tender deadline for Vizhinjam project extended
  • US dockers & shipping companies agree on terms to end West Coast ports dispute
  • VPT to purchase hi-tech cranes on BOOT basis for INR 35 cr. each
  • Govt may double highways sector allocation to INR 45K cr.
  • Mumbai underground metro construction to begin by March '16
  • Amendments to certain All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback
  • Centre removes MEP on potato
  • Contraction in global demand, high cost of credit & uncertainty on policy front affecting India's exports: Fieo
  • EPCES urges govt for stable SEZ policy in Budget
  • Forex reserves touch new high of $ 333.16 bn
  • Govt withdraws 20:80 scheme for gold
  • Industry miffed at 1 pc tax on manufacturers in GST
  • INR pares early losses, ends marginally weak at 62.22
  • L&T Infra Finance to invest INR 45K cr. in renewable energy projects by 2019
  • Leading corporates honoured at awards function
  • Project forwarding training to deliver competitive edge
  • SAL Heavy Lift's MV Frauke wraps up offshore project
  • UK P&I Club & Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty publish new guidance on heavylift & project cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Elflein and Hegele combining skills for car maker
  • Gujarat award 2015 for Express
  • Promising start to alliance's tenth business year
  • Euroairport starts executive search
  • Russian cargo airline loses AOC
  • ICTSI upgrades hoisting gear in Luzon
  • Russian rails heading for Cuba
  • M&G Real Estate to fund 16,250 sqm asset in UK
  • Air Lituanica joins ERA
  • New broom for US harbour and airport
  • Auckland ports see volumes surge
  • PKP Cargo snaps up major Polish logistics company
  • CMA CGM opens logistics platform in Cameroon
  • Caro Trans skips US west coast

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Box shippers want Obama in port talks
    President Barack Obama should "personally engage in discussions" if US West Coast ports and dockworkers fail to reach a deal immediately, a leading shipper group has asserted. Citing reports that US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez will order negotiations be moved to Washington, DC if a deal isn't
  • Cargo ship floats off Scottish rocks
    DFDS cargo ship Lysblink Seaways, which ran aground in Scotland early Wednesday morning, refloated by itself on the high tide at 21.00 yesterday. The vessel remains anchored near the site of the grounding as inspections and repairs take place. While exiting the Sound of Mull en route from Belfast
  • Hansa Treuhand expects fresh opportunity buys
    Hamburg shipowner and KG issuing house Hansa Treuhand expects to re-expand its fleet after steady tonnage losses in recent years. The group's fleet, which includes KG tonnage placed with third party ship managers, dropped from 85 to 60 vessels since the shipping markets collapse in late 2008 due to
  • Shipping should no longer conduct sea rescues
    Industry representatives will explain to the EU why the shipping sector should no longer be expected to shoulder the burden of large scale migrant rescues in the Mediterranean Sea. Intermanager and the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) will hold a seminar next month during European
  • ACCC keeping close eye on Toll
    Toll's maritime interests will not be affected by the biggest Japanese takeover of an Australian company, it said. However, they have come under scrutiny of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Toll subsidiary, Toll Marine Logistics operates a fleet of 80 vessels
  • DOF Subsea hit by foreign exchange loss
    A foreign exchange loss hit DOF Subsea, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, in 4Q14 but the company says good contract coverage should retain 2015 operating profit close to last year's level despite weak spot markets. Group net loss amounted to NOK202 million (USD26.6 million) in
  • Songa Offshore warns of tough times ahead
    Songa Offshore, the Oslo listed midwater drill rig operator, warns of tough times in the business as the low price of oil reduces activity. "The fall in the oil price have led to oil companies postponing or even cancelling projects. We expect more rigs to leave the Norwegian Continental Shelf and
  • Cost-cutting in the offshore market
    Due to falling oil prices, companies in the offshore maritime sector need to press the "cost-cutting" button to mitigate any risk of financial distress, warned industry players. Dedicated ship managers could be an option for vessel owners looking to make savings in servicing offshore supply needs.
  • Cyclone Marcia closes three Australian ports
    Tropical Cyclone Marcia closed three ports on the Central Queensland coast of Australia this morning, clocking up to 295 wind gusts and breaking all records. The ports of Gladstone, Alma, and Bunderburg remained closed, according to information provided to IHS Maritime by the state department of
  • New Queensland Premier prevents port privatisation
    Within a week of forming government, Australia's newly elected Queensland state premier has stopped privatisation of the states remaining ports. In addition, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has withdrawn government funding from the Adani rail link to Abbot Point, prohibited a plan to deposit dredge
  • Teekay Offshore profits up 19%
    NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore increased their total earnings 19% year-on-year in 4Q14 to USD40.1 million despite the depressed crude oil markets. Unadjusted for several items, including gains and losses on derivatives and unrecovered vessel operating expenses, the company posted a USD17.7 million

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Seaspan Ferries dual fuel duo to be battery hybrid vessels
  • Brazilian yard completes fast supply vessel
  • BAE Systems gets $1.32 billion U.K. frigate contract
  • Baleària to install Spain's first pure-gas marine engine
  • Nordic Yards names Arctic rescue and salvage vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • NRF calls on President Obama to take charge of ILWU/PMA talks
  • Alaska Airlines buying six new 737-900 aircraft
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Carter as marine outsourcing vice president
  • Crowley ship management group adding five new tankers to vessel list
  • Diana Shipping Oks charters for pair of dry bulk vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Iran poised to claw back market share despite sanctions
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data suggests February could be a record high for Iran seaborne oil exports
  • US west coast deal agreed between ILWU and PMA
    Update: Tentative agreement on new five year contract reached after intervention by US Labor Secretary Tom Perez
  • North P&I Club biggest loser in renewals round
    But mutual 'stronger' despite loss of Hanjin and Berge, insists Shirke
  • Box lessors see profit pressure in 2014
    Some of the leading container lessors have seen profit margins decrease as lease rates come under pressure from low newbuild prices
  • Dynagas eyes FSRU as well as LNG carrier orders
    Publicly-listed partnership says 30% of current LNG fleet of below-par market specs
  • Asia-north Europe carriers expected to struggle with latest price push
    Uncertainties in cargo demand means successful March GRIs are unlikely, says broker
  • Oakland forced to close as ILWU holds 'stop-work' meeting
    Port officials bemoan latest work stoppage as west coast waterfront dispute wrangles on
  • CMA CGM continues to develop African inland depots
    French shipping line opens new inland terminal close to the port of Douala in Cameroon
  • P&I renewals reflecting loss records more closely, argues Willis
    Clubs rightly prioritising underwriting results over market share, says Abraham
  • More than $2bn invested in new LNG ships as industry stands at crossroads
    Many are betting big on LNG, but there's no getting away from those unresolved issues that shape the industry's future
  • Five things you need to know about the 2015 P&I renewal round
    Soft market, with increased club switching, is seen as likely

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • NC Port of Wilmington extends gate hours to handle volume rise
    The North Carolina State Ports Authority is extending gates hours by an hour at the Port of Wilmington to help keep pace with volume growth. Starting Monday, the port's Suth Gate will be open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., remaining open through the lunch hour. It's a move that port...
  • Ottensmeyer tapped as KCS president
    Kansas City Southern Railway's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, who has helped lead the railroad's successful push into the U.S.-Mexico cross-border market, has been promoted to president. Pat Ottensmeyer will assume assume his new role at the Missouri-based railway March 1. KCS CEO David Starling had previously held the...
  • LA, LB mayors urge ILWU, PMA to reach deal
    The mayors of Long Beach and Los Angeles told negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to reach a coastwide contract settlement now. Referencing a call from the Obama administration to both sides to reach a deal on Friday or be prepared to resume negotiations...
  • Canada's railroads gain intermodal cargo from US West Coast
    U.S. intermodal volumes are dropping significantly in recent weeks while Canadian railways report higher intermodal traffic, providing further evidence that U.S. West Coast congestion and labor strife is spurring shippers to divert cargo to Canadian ports. Weekly intermodal traffic on the U.S. rail network has dropped by more than 23,000 units...
  • Intermodal operator helps clear container backlog at India's western ports
    State-owned intermodal operator Container Corporation of India said it has helped clear out the backlog of import containers destined for Ludhiana that had stacked up at major ports on the west coast over the past few months. Ludhiana is one of Concor's key inland container depots in the northern hinterland region. "A...
  • US Labor Secretary to ILWU, PMA: Reach deal or negotiate in DC
    U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Thursday told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association that they have until Friday to reach a contract or they'll have to negotiate in Washington D.C. Negotiators for the ILWU and the PMA on Friday were separately reviewing the details of...
  • Baltimore posts record volumes of autos, containers
    The Port of Baltimore handled record volumes of containers, automobiles and general cargo in 2014, the Maryland Port Administration reported. Containerized cargo increased 9.2 percent year-over-year to 770,139 twenty-foot-equivalent units -- 589,382 loaded TEUs and 181,101 empty units. Measured in container lifts, volume totaled 484,410 units, up 10 percent from 2013. Port...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Rupinski issues ratings
    An equity analyst at Global Hunter Securities has initiated research coverage of the containership market.
  • Port standoff continues
    One of the largest containership operators in the world made waves today after cancelling sailings from Asia to the western US in response to a high-stakes labour dispute that has paralyzed dozens of ports.
  • Ice besets lakes bulker
    The US and Canadian coast guards are working together to reach a laker that has been stuck in ice off Ohio for several days.
  • Cape commands $30m
    All eyes were on the sale-and-purchase market Friday in the wake of rumours that a capesize bulker commanded $30m, which represents a new low for this type of tonnage.
  • Deliveries set for spike
    Global newbuilding deliveries are set to rise for the first time in four years, Clarksons says.
  • MJLF mourns Flynn
    Industry veteran Robert Flynn, the chairman of US tanker broker MJLF & Associates (MJLF), has died at the age of 61.
  • Mols beats forecast
    Denmark's Mols-Linien has posted stronger than expected profit for 2014 as its ships became busier.
  • Lutheran sale opposed
    Evangelical Lutheran Church followers in Papua New Guinea are opposing ship sales with the power of prayer.
  • LSC kicks club stake into touch
    Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has blown the whistle on its investment in Ventspils football club.
  • Tanker crewman injured
    A tanker crewman has been taken from a Russian tanker after losing part of a finger in an accident off Latvia.
  • Vale production passes forecast
    Vale's annual iron ore production has passed forecasts despite a tailing off in the second half that proved detrimental for shipping.
  • New deal needed
    Russia's Baltiysky Zavod is seeking to redraw icebreaker contracts due to the collapse in the rouble.
  • Bharati sues banks
    India's Bharati Shipyard is taking legal action against its banks in a dispute over interest payments.
  • Atlantic weak in Q4
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has booked a loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 despite higher revenue.
  • Teekay Tankers secures loan
    Teekay Tankers has tied up bank financing for a five-ship purchase completed in December.
  • $1.5bn deal up for grabs
    Up to £1bn ($1.53bn) of ferry contracts are being put out to tender by the Scottish government.
  • Bore drops the Dutch
    Finnish owner Bore is reflagging two of its ro-ros as it shuts its Amsterdam office.
  • Morgan Stanley trims stake
    Morgan Stanley has reduced its holding in Greek containership owner Costamare but the bank remains a major investor in the company.
  • Cargo shift sinks ship
    A Latvian-operated cargoship has sunk in a storm off Turkey after its timber cargo moved.
  • Teekay Tankers still on M&A hunt
    Teekay Tankers continues to hunt down fleet deals and takeover opportunities, its chief executive says.
  • Crowley fighting Ebola
    Crowley Maritime Corp has supported the construction of 17 Ebola treatment centres in Liberia and Senegal.
  • LPG carrier pumped
    A Yara International LPG carrier has suffered water ingress off Norway.
  • Aiming for transparency
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Five more for Navig8
    Ardmore Shipping and Arne Blystad are among the owners who have sent ships to Navig8 pools so far in February.
  • ABG loses $47m
    India's ABG Shipyard has posted a bigger loss in its third quarter as revenue plunged.
  • Litgas eyes LNG bunkering
    Litgas says it is looking to establish an LNG bunkering operation in the Baltic in partnership with Norwegian oil major Statoil.
  • DOF posts NOK 202m loss
    DOF has ended the financial year at a fourth quarterly loss despite higher revenues and a number of asset sales.
  • Nakilat ends on a high
    Nakilat, the world's largest owner of LNG carriers, has reported a 23% year-on-year increase in full year profit.
  • Panamax rates improving
    The recovery of the panamax containership charter market is gathering pace, according to Alphaliner.
  • Lysblink Seaways refloats
    The DFDS general cargoship that ran aground off Scotland has self-refloated, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
  • Countdown continues
    Navios Maritime Holdings has not abandoned plans to spin-off its South American logistics division at some point in the future but the timing of this pursuit remains unclear.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • West Coast port negotiations could conclude soon, labor expert says
  • Container volumes down 29 percent at Port of Los Angeles
  • Congressional delegation trip to Cuba called 'productive'
  • DHL launches new direct LCL service from India to Germany
  • N.C. ports authority extends Wilmington gate hours
  • Schiphol reports 8.1 percent increase in revenue in 2014
  • CN short line engineers and conductors ratify new collective agreement
  • IKEA nears construction of large Midwest DC
  • PMA and ILWU may be asked to negotiate in Washington
  • Service Announcements: CMA CGM, Broekman Logistics and Air Canada
  • Executive moves: NationaLease and ISS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • World's supertankers sailing at fastest speed in 2.5 years
    Acceleration due to cheap crude oil, rising demand for cargoes and higher tanker rates.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands US ops
    Jim Jensen has been promoted to Commercial Director of firm's Houston office.
  • Rolls-Royce to deliver Spain's first pure-gas marine engine
    Engine will cut fuel costs and reduce CO2 emissions by 40%.
  • Grounded cargo ship leaking fuel oil
    But work to stop leak started Friday.
  • White: 'Compatibility testing more important than ever'
    Explains why it makes no sense to say ExxonMobil's ECA product HDME 50 may be incompatible with MGO.
  • Price volatility makes shipowners anxious
    Unwilling to to fix forward stems.
  • MSC selects fuel-saving hull coatings
    The MSC Oscar is among a dozen vessels to receive coating.
  • Bunker sales strengthen for Russian oil giant
    Annual sales volume rose 25% over the year.
  • Viking Lines: Bunker savings boost annual growth
    Bunker expenses softens 8% year-on-year.

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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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