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June 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • New HK competition ordinance risks driving Maersk to Shenzhen
  • A-E rate off 15.6pc to US$205/TEU, transpacific off 5.4pc to $1,268/FEU
  • US, EU, China's regulators get together, but there's little to discuss
  • Little more known about cargo ship sinking near Nanjing last week
  • Fighting goes on in Yemen, but oil men hopeful of truce in Libya
  • Eco-profs move to shoot down HK's Nicaraguan canal scheme
  • Norfolk Southern railway bridge collapses an hour after train goes through
  • APM Terminals ups Mobile, Alabama capacity 35pc, adds 2nd quay crane
  • Soaring e-commerce deliveries lifts China's sagging diesel demand
  • Amazon offers 6,000 jobs at US$11.25 an hour while Walmart pays $19
  • CBG expands logistics in Singapore by moving into 2nd warehouse
  • CALC orders Pratt & Whitney engines for 18 A320neo aircraft
  • Cargolux Italia begins new China service from Milan to Zhengzhou
  • Singapore lays out rules for drones over national territory
  • AA Cargo makes FlyUs its GSA in Poland and Hungary
  • Kerry Logistics to handle House Of Fraser's China expansion

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • AADA ups bunker surcharge from Far East to Australia
  • ASAA forms new committee for 2015-16
  • BIFA names Fred Osborn new National Chairman
  • China Navigation holds triple naming ceremony
  • DB Schenker in India wins CII Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe service enhancements
  • KNOT concludes time-charter contract for new shuttle tankers
  • MOL Group ship management co. gets ISO50001 & ISO14001 certification
  • Bitumen imports rise in 2014-15 as road construction escalates
  • Iran may resume Basmati imports after Oct.
  • APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II facility wins 'Innovation of the Year' award
  • GMB identifies locations for greenfield ports & shipyards
  • Kamarajar Port seeks RFQ for conversion of iron ore terminal
  • Nhava Sheva container transporters not to deploy vehicles for movement to GTI from today
  • Govt proposes new scheme for ailing exporters
  • India keen to incorporate US & Japan in NDB
  • INR improves further against dollar
  • Inexpensive systems or expensive machines?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Promising benefits Forwarding & Logistics
  • 100 candles on German truck maker's cake
  • New tenants for logistics park in Hamburg
  • Yusen providing transport for Vantix
  • Executive switching from west to east coast
  • Icelandair Cargo pushes Hermes IT development
  • Most terminal incidents are preventable
  • EPC project cargo via Kazakhstan to Belarus
  • Upgrade to improve freight flows in two US states
  • Recognition for Jaap van den Hoogen
  • Partners for new air cargo terminal in Helsinki
  • Freight forwarding index - a good summer ahead
  • Ashwin Bhat new head of cargo at Swiss
  • More space for more freight trains
  • Tunnel system to link new Singapore port
  • Russian and Chinese allies tabling widebody plans
  • Grimaldi further expands fleet

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • US sanctions Gambian vessels
    Deficient anti-terrorist measures at Gambian ports have led to sanctions on US-bound vessels calling at the West African nation. In a public notice on 22 June, the US Coast Guard (USCG) placed seven conditions on vessels arriving in the US that have visited any Gambian port within the vessel's last
  • G6 launches direct Baltic call
    The container carriers of the G6 alliance - APL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai, MOL, NYK, and OOCL - have become the second liner consortium to offer a direct service from the Far East to the Baltic Sea. The group announced today that its Far East-Europe loop 7, operated with Ultra-large ships of more than
  • Seaway reopens after cruise ship accident
    Navigation has resumed on the St Lawrence Seaway after the 90-metre cruise ship Saint Laurent was safely refloated and towed from the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York, on June 21 after striking a bumper and taking on water. Fifteen ships were delayed during the 42 hours it took to remove the
  • Growth in Africa's GDP 'will boost insurance'
    Africa's anticipated 4.5% GDP growth in 2015 is expected to drive the expansion of insurance of African entities by both regional and global insurers. The current low uptake by global insurers is set to change, delegates heard today at the fifth annual Africa Insurance and Reinsurance Conference,
  • EU launches naval force to tackle 'human traffickers' in Med
    The Council of the European Union has launched a naval operation to target 'human smugglers and traffickers' in the southern central Mediterranean Sea. Known as EUNAVFOR Med, the operation will be given EUR11.82 million (USD13.41 million) to cover its initial mandate of 12 months. In a statement
  • Dry bulk rates recover in fragile market
    Spot freight rates for dry bulk carriers have risen from all-time lows, but the market outlook remains fragile, shipping analysts say. Capesize rates have rebounded in the past few days from the record low of USD 4,000/day and are currently quoted at USD 7,300/day by the Baltic Exchange, said Kurt
  • Poultry processor now Pan Ocean's biggest shareholder
    South Korean poultry processor Harim Group has almost sealed its takeover of bulker operator Pan Ocean, after its holding company Jeil Holdings replaced the Korea Development Bank (KDB) as Pan Ocean's biggest shareholder, following the allotment of additional shares. The share allotment is part of
  • Three ships in trouble in Australian waters
    Thai tanker Tasco Amata is at the centre of a pay dispute in the Port of Melbourne, Australia, after its crew called in the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), alleging unpaid wages. The ship has been stuck in Melbourne for six weeks undergoing repairs after breaking down outside
  • 'K' Line clinches bauxite affreightment contract
    Japanese carrier 'K' Line today (22 June) announced that it has sealed a long-term contract to ship bauxite for Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium. 'K' Line plans to use Capesizes to transport 5 million tonnes of bauxite a year, starting from the end of this decade. That would work out to three-to-four
  • NYK expects weak yen to raise liner unit's profit
    Japanese carrier NYK Line expects its liner unit to make more money in financial year (FY) 2015, notwithstanding chronic overcapacity in the sector. The company, led by Tadaaki Naito, forecasts operating profit of JPY27.5 billion (USD224 million) for its liner unit in FY 2015 against the FY 2014
  • Mexico exposure to hit Singapore rig owners
    Mexican national oil company Pemex's decision to terminate rig contracts poses growing risks for Singapore rig owners, especially those with exposure to the Latin American country, a sector analyst has said. Pemex recently terminated three jack-ups from US-based Paragon Offshore and four
  • Five more robbers sought in Malaysian tanker hijacking
    Malaysian authorities are today searching for a further five suspected robbers believed to have been involved in the hijacking of tanker Orkim Harmony. The 2009-built, 7,301 dwt Orkim Harmony, which was carrying 6,000 tonnes of unleaded petrol from Malacca to
  • New Philippines port terminal to open in early 2016
    The British company involved in a joint venture (JV) building a terminal in Bataan in the Philippines has confirmed it expects the new facility to launch in early 2016. Seasia Nectar Port Services Inc. (SNPSI), a JV between Seasia Logistics Philippines Inc. and the UK's Nectar Group Ltd, has
  • Avance Gas' Chinese-built VLGCs all fixed out
    Avance Gas president Christian Andersen has told IHS Maritime that all of the company's Chinese-built very large gas carriers (VLGCs) have been fixed out. Avance Gas, a joint venture between Stolt Nielsen Gas, Transpetrol Shipping, and Sungas Holdings, owns and operates nine VLGCs, of which five
  • PSA Singapore Terminals installs solar modules
    PSA Singapore Terminals has installed Solar Frontier's prototype ultralight and bendable copper-indium-diselenide (CIS) thin-film modules. The modules, designed and engineered in Japan, were installed at Pasir Panjang Terminal Building 3, PSA's newest terminal in Singapore. "PSA is pleased to be

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Container lines must take drastic action to halt the freight rate rot and stay afloat
  • Shippers will consider longer contracts as reliability improves, but want more trust
  • China Southern arrives in style with its inaugural freighter flight to Stansted

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Panama Canal milestone: Filling Pacific locks
  • Walvis Bay shipyard drydocks its first Panamax vessel
  • Kleven books order for two Rolls-Royce design stern trawlers
  • Great Lakes dry bulk cargo surges in May
  • MAN two stage turbo comes nearer to market
  • One of world's largest cruise ships floated out
  • Esvagt orders crew change vessel at Zamakona

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Washington State Ferries celebrates maiden voyage of ferry SAMISH
  • Railroad association pleased with Senate's STB reauthorization passage
  • Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases Commodity Flow Survey data
  • Maersk Line earns honor as top global carrier for 2015
  • Bill Skinner stepping down as VT Halter Marine president

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Singapore shipping body calls for distinction between piracy and armed robbery
    Remarks from national trade group come amid more incidents in Straits of Malacca and Singapore
  • Stanford Marine signs $327m sharia loan
    Offshore specialists borrow from Noor-led syndicate as Islamic finances makes further headway
  • China Shipping Haisheng cancels shareholders' meeting as Beijing has not approved stake sale
    Shareholders of Shanghai-listed firm to meet later than planned as the SASAC has yet to give the nod to Lanhai deal
  • Goldenport on brink of quitting London exchange
    Controlling Dragnis family thought to be behind stock offer move
  • Odfjell exits European shortsea chemical trade
    Cost-cutting drive means exiting unprofitable trades for the Oslo-listed chemical carrier owner
  • Exmar LPG tops up existing Nordea loan
    Joint venture signs off on $310m revolver and $150m term loan
  • Chinese port eyes IPO for expansion
    Port of Zhoushan to raise $79.2m to build its valemax terminal
  • Avance's repaired VLGC Monsoon starts spot trading at last
    After a stuttering start to life, the new vessel is now earning good money for John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas
  • North Group clocks up double whammy underwriting and pensions losses
    Marine mutual highlights free reserves after tough year
  • DCT Gdansk wins G6 call
    Fast-growing Polish terminal acquires second Asia-Europe operator
  • Shipping increases contribution to struggling Greece
    Tax revenues for the government have risen eightfold, says Union of Greek Shipowners
  • Spontaneous shipping
    An unexpected phone call demonstrates the current buzz in the tankers sector
  • K Line seals deal with EGA for bauxite ore transport
    Contract will involve five capesize bulkers
  • Dr Peters VLCC sale heralds trend for similar secondhand deals
    Nine- and 10-year-old VLCCs are attractive for buyers because they are such good value for money right now
  • Europe launches naval operations against human trafficking
    One-year operation in the Mediterranean to tackle illegal gangs sending thousands of people out to sea in ill-equipped boats
  • Show me the money: Wan Hai Lines
    Taiwanese carrier has performed well as a regional specialist, but increasing competition from larger players entering its market means the future is less certain
  • Data Hub: Freight Rate Monthly
    Freight rates slump to new lows as extent of vessel upsizing has far-reaching consequences for global spot market
  • Shipping's necessary heroes
    There are still ship operators who treat their crews like a commodity, but the ISWAN awards show us that there is something better going on in this industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • CEVA makes contract logistics business development director appointment in Iberia
    Madrid, Spain - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, has strengthened its senior management team in Iberia with the appointment of Philip Griffiths to the position of Contract Logistics Business Development Director. He joins CEVA from Kuehne + Nagel where he held the position of Lead...
  • On freight shipment, who should pay if shipper doesn't?
    Q: I am a collector and haven't collected freight charges for well more than a year. I notice "Section 7" of the bill of lading is gone. Does this mean I can't collect from the consignee? Collect, Prepaid, Customer Check Acceptable or COD amounts haven't been checked or signed. What's my recourse...
  • Indian ship carrying containers sinks off Mumbai
    An Indian-flagged cargo vessel carrying containers sank in the early morning hours of Monday about 40 nautical miles off the Mumbai coast, according to Indian maritime agencies. All 20 members of the Jindal Kamakshi's crew were rescued by the Indian Navy following distress calls from the cargo vessel, which was carrying...
  • US shippers rally around port productivity bill
    WASHINGTON - A slew of U.S. shippers and supply chain stakeholders Monday threw their support behind new legislation aimed at providing Congress with a database of port performance metrics in order to avoid a repeat of the crippling West Coast longshore labor negotiations earlier this year. The group of 100 manufacturers,...
  • Colombo International Maritime Conference to address growing regional trade potential
    Ninety per cent of the world's trade is moved through shipping and is considered as the wheels of global trade. It helps the global economy propel and develop new markets to create wealth among nations. In this context, Sri Lanka known to be a historical maritime nation is poised to play...
  • JAXPORT Board of Directors elects new officers
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The JAXPORT Board of Directors unanimously selected a new slate of officers during its regular meeting today. The following officers will each serve a one-year term starting July 1, 2015: Chairman: Dr. John Allen Newman Vice Chairman: Robert F. Spohrer Treasurer: James P. Citrano Secretary: Ed Fleming Newman is Senior Pastor of The...
  • Duncan & Sons expands use of container chassis tracking solutions
    Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and Plano, TX -Asset Intelligence, a subsidiary of I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSY), a leading provider of wireless solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, has expanded deployment of its VeriWiseTM Track and Trace system with Duncan and Son Lines, Inc., to help Duncan manage its fleet of intermodal container...
  • Kenya's single window customs system begins July 1
    Kenya is set to introduce a national single window system to streamline importing and exporting processes, ahead of trade powerhouses such as the U.S. The system, which comes into effect July 1, is expected to lower costs and increase efficiencies throughout the Kenyan trade system by integrating the functions and services...
  • IJS Global boosts management team and opens new branches
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands - International freight forwarder IJS Global has appointed Dave Minnebach as Ocean Freight Director EMEA, Jean-Luc Demoulin as Branch Manager Luxembourg, and Michael Leentjes as Branch Manager Rotterdam, as part of ongoing global expansion plans. Minnebach will be based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where he will head up...
  • Terminal operator backs proposal to outlaw US port slowdowns
    A West Coast terminal operator that suffered through three years of International Longshore and Warehouse Union work slowdowns at the Port of Portland is promoting legislation that would make maritime labor slowdowns illegal. The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act was introduced over the weekend by U.S. Sen James Risch, R-Idaho. The...
  • Slide show: JOC Port Productivity - Top 10 Global Ports, 2014
    Asian and Middle Eastern ports in 2014 provided far and away the best productivity for ships at berth than any other ports in the world, according to JOC Port Productivity data. Analysis of more than 125,000 port calls in 2014 ranked six ports in China and two ports from the...
  • Piracy or armed robbery? Report says most attacks are misclassified
    Most attacks on ships in Southeast Asian waters are armed robbery, not piracy, the Singapore Shipping Association says. Though it may seem a distinction without a difference, proper categorization of the crime is important in determining official responsibility for investigation and seafarer protection. Armed robbery is within a nation's territorial waters and...
  • Best Practices: Leveraging Technology in Transportation
    Powerful TMS applications give shippers the ability to manage orders, optimize loads, select the best carriers, settle payment and manage claims, and much more. This whitepaper highlights best practices of how these leading companies are experiencing significant benefits from technology - all provided by LeSaint's strategic technology partner: BE Aerospace: "Freight...
  • Churning better labor relations at US ports
    Ports in general, and U.S. West Coast ports in particular, exist in a hypercompetitive environment. Constant gnashing of labor and management amplifies competitive challenges. A new paradigm is needed - a new system and a new way of engagement between organized labor and terminal management. Mired in a 19th century bargaining...
  • Demand for Asia-US air cargo slows as ports get their act together
    HONG KONG - Asia-U.S. air cargo freight rates have continued to slide as port operations on the West Coast have sharpened up since the crushing congestion at the beginning of the year, according to data from Drewry.Shippers have air cargo solutions built into their supply chains to avoid port delays...
  • Hong Kong terminals join Maersk call for competition law clarity
    HONG KONG - Container terminals in Hong Kong have joined Maersk Line in calling for the territory's government to address competition law concerns that threaten to make the liner business illegal from next year. The Hong Kong Container Terminal Operators' Association also offered a warning that the transshipment business could easily...
  • Demand for Asia-US air cargo slows as ports get their act together, Drewry says
    HONG KONG - Asia-U.S. air cargo freight rates have continued to slide as port operations on the West Coast have sharpened up since the crushing congestion at the beginning of the year, according to data from Drewry.Shippers have air cargo solutions built into their supply chains to avoid port delays...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • GasLog Partners buys trio
    GasLog Partners announced a $483m deal to buy three LNG carriers from its parent company as it launched a share sale and promised to raise its distribution to shareholders.
  • Gener8 in last lap
    Supporters of Gener8 Maritime's closely watched US initial public offering say they're getting a bad rap on prices paid to acquire their VLCC fleet as the IPO roadshow comes down the stretch.
  • 'No price fixing'
    A multinational meeting on liner shipping did not find signs of price fixing in the growth of alliance forming in the containership space, the top US official in the talks has said.
  • Lock traffic on track
    Vessels are moving through the Eisenhower Lock of the St Lawrence Seaway after a cruiseship that hit a concrete wall bumper was refloated over the weekend.
  • "One had to pull out"
    Niels Smedegaard, chief executive of DFDS, says the charter of the two Eurotunnel vessels was mostly a matter of capacity on the Dover-Calais route.
  • Odfjell offloads trio
    Odfjell has exited the unprofitable European regional trade by selling three chemical/oil carriers.
  • MSC seals $1.35bn financing
    Italian owner taps banking syndicate for ECA-backed loan to fund two Fincantieri cruiseships.
  • LNG carrier breaks down
    An Algerian LNG carrier broke down in Greek waters and was being towed to safety on Monday.
  • SSA shakes off risks
    Singapore Shipping Association has played down the risk of attack faced by ships in South East Asian waters.
  • Crimean ban extended
    The European Union (EU) has banned European cruiseships from Crimea for another year.
  • Malta renews Iran deal
    Hafiz Darya Shipping Lines (HDS) has seen its contract with a major partner in the Mediterranean renewed.
  • Clearlake keeps Diana cape
    Diana Shipping has secured an extended period contract for one of its capesize bulkers.
  • Poland eyes merger
    Poland is merging two ferry operators and promising a fleet modernisation programme as it aims to capture a bigger share of the Baltic market.
  • Reef ship to pay up
    The city of Legazpi in the Philippines wants PHP 4m ($89,000) in compensation from a cargoship that grounded on a reef last week.
  • BC Ferries boosts profit
    British Columbia Ferries (BC Ferries) has posted stronger results for the fiscal year 2015, helping the company move forward with its fleet renewal project.
  • Eurotunnel accepts offer
    Eurotunnel has accepted the offer from DFDS for the acquisition of two ferries operating in the English channel.
  • DSME pulling out?
    Has South Korean shipbuilder had a change of heart over a planned takeover of STX France.
  • SCF suezmax refloated
    No damage has been reported to a Sovcomflot (SCF) tanker that grounded off Istanbul on Thursday.
  • Tanker pirates hunted
    Malaysian authorities believe five more hijackers of Orkim Harmony are still at large.
  • Ro-ro suffers engine fire
    No injuries were reported after a Stena ferry was hit by an engine room fire off the UK.
  • Widodo's overseas ban
    Indonesian president Joko Widodo is banning owners from buying vessels from outside the country.
  • Renewables a disruptive force
    A rise of renewable energy is a major risk to the dry bulk recovery, Snowdragon Advisory warns.
  • Debt swap for Bharati?
    Bharati Shipyard could be heading for a debt-to-equity swap as part of its financial restructuring.
  • Esvagt orders in Spain
    Esvagt of Denmark has ordered a new crew change vessel at Spain's Astilleros Zamakona with Havyard providing the vessel design.
  • VLCC price poser
    A flurry of deals in the VLCC market suggests a drop in the price of modern vessels while older tonnage is holding its value, experts say.
  • Bauxite boost for K Line
    Japan's K Line has secured work for its capesizes with a new long-term deal to ship bauxite ore.
  • Xinle wins cement ship
    China's Xinle Shipbuilding has clinched its first new order since last August.
  • Crew saved as ship lists
    All 20 seafarers on a listing general cargoship have been rescued off India.
  • Double trouble
    A handysize bulker ran aground in the St Lawrence Seaway in the early hours of Sunday morning.
  • Bulker in Parana grounding
    Navigation of the Parana River, a vital artery for Argentina's commodity exports, has been impacted by a grounded bulker.
  • Hijack suspects detained
    Vietnamese authorities have arrested eight men suspected of being behind the recent hijacking of a Malaysian flagged product tanker.
  • Cancellation dents PACD
    A cancelled drilling rig tender is believed to be the reason for the recent dramatic fall in Pacific Drilling's share price.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Commentary: Building bridges with a boat
  • New freight marketplace for small, medium shippers
  • G6 Alliance adjusts Asia-Europe services
  • Virgin Australia establishes Virgin Australia Cargo
  • 'Excessive rains' hinder Tulsa port's May volumes
  • Construction continues at Port of Liverpool
  • DB Schenker opens new facility in Houston
  • Boeing opens new research center
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: AFFLINK and Con-Way Inc.
  • U.S. proposes new fuel efficiency standards for trucks
  • Spot container rates continue to slide
  • Report: Shippers must 'stay alert' of the risks of carrier consolidation
  • Bill Clinton tiptoes through free trade agreement issues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 22, 2015
  • Iran acquires 'advanced oil vessel'
    Vessel injects acid into geologic oil and gas formations to boost crude production.
  • Forecasters say oil prices are set to firm
    Oil could be trading at $82 per barrel by the beginning of next year, says hedge fund.
  • Poland eyes bigger slice of Baltic market
    Via merger of two ferry companies
  • Sulphur plans ridiculed by industry observer
    'Bulk liquid carriers loaded with low sulphur fuel for the cruise industry will be steaming into Sydney freely burning sulphate like nobody's business.'
  • DFDS, Eurotunnel ferry deal goes through
    DFDS may buy ships later on.
  • Softer bunker prices make freight rate rises unlikely
    Box trade operators struggle in tough market.
  • Gibraltar officials in Greece to strengthen bunker ties
    'This visit is an effective way for Gibraltar to strengthen its relationships with bunker suppliers and clients.'
  • Malaysia: Arrest in subsidised diesel ring investigation
    Marine police finds lorry with modified fuel tank.
  • Poor bunker performance hits Asian firm's profts
    Annual losses widen for Hong Kong-listed company.
  • Pertamina: Storage and blending facilities 'on track'
    Facilities to support bunkering sector.
  • Yacht biofuel given go-ahead in US
    Follows five-year evaluation period.
  • Bunker sales halt tugs on Asian firm's bottomline
    Annual losses widen for Hong Kong-listed company.
  • Pertamina: Oil storage and blending facilities 'on track'
    Facilities to support bunkering sector, says Pertamina spokesman.
  • European shipowner buys series of 'eco' newbuilds
    Up to a dozen vessels on order.
  • Report: Iranian oil company denies storing products at sea
    National Iranian Oil Company official says claim holds no truth.
  • Panama Canal expansion to boost box traffic at US East Coast ports
    10% traffic shift from US West Coast ports to East Coast ports could occur, study finds.
  • New facility to produce 'recycled' marine fuel
    Plant based in southwestern US.
  • US biofuel for yachts given go-ahead
    Follows five-year evaluation period.
  • GAC: Clients' bunker needs 'rapidly evolving'
    Customers no longer simply seeking for lowest prices, Global Director tells Bunkerworld.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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