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November 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese JV pays US$940m to 65pc stake in Turkish container terminal Kumport
  • How China slowdown could spark a shipping M&A wave
  • Iran's Shahid Rajaei port fast becoming a major hub for international container lines
  • Maersk's Triple-E 18,000-TEU ship makes one-off call at Jebel Ali port
  • Russia's new deepwater port of Bronka is equipped to open soon
  • Volga-Dnepr air cargo crew killed in Mali Islamist terrorist attack
  • Amazon to build 1m square-foot midwest US logistics hub in Columbus
  • Washed-out Mombasa road blocks supplies to neigbouring land-locked nations
  • CEVA to manage warehouse for Pellegrini near Milan, Italy
  • CP teams up again with CFL to support cardiac research in Winnipeg Hospital
  • FCS and WFS set up partnership for airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport
  • United reaches agreement in principle with union to extend pilot contracts
  • DHL to build new air cargo terminal in Bucharest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Vision 2030
  • UK pallet distributor investing in new trucks
  • Tiaca welcomes two new members
  • Long lasting love story
  • POSS for short sea hops
  • 159 engineers graduate from Swiss technical college
  • Will road transport in Europe be delayed?
  • Cathay Pacific unveils biggest environmental project
  • Seasons and services are changing
  • Progress for Tasmania's railfreight rejuvenation protect
  • Single CEO for Austria and Germany
  • Combining strengths to improve logistics in Italy
  • Yet more Albatros Express offers
  • Mahesh Kurukulasuriya is "Young Manager of the Year"
  • Bronka geared up and raring to go
  • Taiwan's largest ever commercial airplane purchase

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Dedicated ro-pax CO2 metrics will reward efficient operators, says Interferry
    Ro pax vessels such as Veteran (pictured) carry mixed cargo loads. Credit: DamenDedicated operational parameters by which ro-pax ships can measure their CO2 emissions under Europe's upcoming monitoring scheme will be announced by 18 December this year. Under Europe's Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulation, which comes into force on 1 January...
  • Converted ferry reported to have capsized off Fiji
    Ex-ferry Suilven. Credit: Trevor CoppockA 41-year-old former Calmac ferry, Suilven, has reportedly capsized close to the Suva harbour entrance in Fiji. For some years it also served on the Cook Strait on the Wellington-Picton and later the Wellington-Nelson routes. It is understood that the vessel is owned by Venus Shipping of Fiji,...
  • South Korea's Dong-Ah wins Yeosu port work contract
    Yeosu, South Korea. Credit: PASouth Korean construction firm Dong-Ah Geological Engineering said on 24 November that it has been subcontracted to work on part of the outer facilities for the Yeosu New North Port project. Hyundai Engineering & Construction is the main contractor for the project, which would serve as an...
  • Dry bulk shipping market hurt by drop in China's coking coal imports
    Coking coal being loaded on a ship bound for China. Credit: HasenpuschChina's coking coal imports are expected to decline substantially this year, adding to the already dismal picture for dry bulk shipping. Seaborne coking coal is usually transported on Capesizes from Australia and Panamaxes from Indonesia and the US. Weakening steel production...
  • Impairment charge plunges Seadrill into multi-billion dollar loss
    A Seadrill rig. Credit: SeadrillDrill ship and rig operator Seadrill has reported a huge loss for both 3Q15 and 1H15 on the back of a USD1.8 billion impairment charge relating to two companies in which it has a stake. The London-listed group posted a net loss of USD1.9 billion in 3Q15...
  • Throughput falls at China's top-eight ports amid worsening trade data
    China's Dalian port. Credit: PAChina's top-eight container ports handled fewer containers in October compared with the same period last year as customs data for the month showed worse than expected international trade figures. The ports of Dalian, Guangzhou, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Xiamen handled a combined throughput of 12.45...
  • Galactic Maritime bags $8m Malaysian dredging job
    Malaysian reclamation company Galactic Maritime has won a dredging project worth MYR34.5 million (USD8 million) in Penang, Malaysia. The contract, signed with Malaysia-based Alam Seada, requires Galactic Maritime to supply three vessels for dredging and land reclamation works in Penang, including transporting around 3 million m³ of sand for the project. Malaysia-listed...
  • Swire expands Aussie bulk coverage despite tough market
    Swire Shipping's MV Erradale loading US West Coast logs. Source: Swire Shipping.Swire Shipping is growing its Australia operations, bucking a slowdown in the industry that has seen other carriers closing shop. The Singapore-based shipping line announced that Swire Bulk was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner...
  • ITF union calls for nationalisation of Indonesian oil and gas assets
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has called on the president of Indonesia to reconsider Chevron's USD12 billion deepwater development project in the country and nationalise the nation's untapped oil and gas assets. In a letter to President Joko Widodo, also provided to IHS Fairplay, ITF Asia Pacific chairman Hanafi Rustandi urged...
  • Swire Bulk sets up desk in Australia
    Swire Shipping has bucked the trend in Australia, expanding its operations while other shipping lines are closing shop. On 23 November, Swire Bulk announced that it was opening a desk at its Melbourne office alongside its liner division. Adam Lucas, general manager Australia, and Antony Riley, assistant chartering manager, will...
  • South America's bulk shipping still positive
    Vale iron ore mine. Credit: PA.It has been a year of setbacks for South America. GDP growth has slid. Currency exchange rates have fallen versus the US dollar, jeopardising import demand, while China's pullback is threatening South American commodity exports. Nevertheless, a feared drop in dry and liquid bulk shipping...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Cargolux pilots 'very likely' to strike, unless new deal on work agreement is reached
  • Container shipping mega-alliances face major shake-up as new mergers loom
  • Hapag-Lloyd successfully pulled off its IPO, but are investors' funds now at risk?
  • Steve Parker to succeed Marc Huybrechts as CLECAT president
  • Strikes planned at Rotterdam port in December and January
  • A secretive air cargo operation is running in Ohio, and signs point to Amazon
  • China Shipping merger highlights challenges of SOE reform

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Canadian shipbuilders in spat over interim oiler contract
  • Metal Shark delivers multipurpose port security vessel
  • Royal Caribbean to upgrade turbochargers on four ships
  • Stena Bulk orders three more IMOIIMAX MR tankers
  • Giant RO/ROs will have MacGregor access equipment

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Port of Kalama receives WPPA Port of the Year nod
  • Bellingham Port Commission Oks 2016 strategic budget
  • Mitsui using FLIR thermal system to monitor coal cargo temperatures
  • Port of Seattle upgrading Sea-Tac with runway debris detection system
  • CMA CGM expanding NEMO line coverage

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Iran's return to full oil exports will be positive not a threat, says Frontline
    Opportunities will arise for foreign tankers to haul cargoes from Iran, predicts Frontline's Macleod
  • North P&I predicts return to underwriting profit
    Combined ratio will fall from 109% to 89%, says marine mutual
  • The results round-up
    Offshore and dry bulk continues to suffer, while tankers and lessors enjoy a profitable third quarter
  • Lidinsky to step down after six years at FMC
    White House nominates Daniel Maffei as successor
  • StealthGas sees profits dip in weak spot market
    Owner keeps up pace on share buybacks
  • Lavinia emerges as buyer of unfinished Chinese bulker hulls
    Laskaridis family group estimates vessels need up to $4m apiece to finish
  • Suezmax and aframax rates firm up amid healthy vessel demand
    Black Sea suezmax and Carribbean and US Gulf aframax trades support rates
  • Rolls-Royce eyes marine business sale
    Chief executive review of business could see wide-ranging changes to keep shareholders happy
  • Crude tanker charter rates boost SFI
    Fredriksen-linked leasing unit reports $45.5m net profit
  • BIMCO adds anti-corruption clause
    Association moves to help stamp out illegal payments in shipping
  • ClassNK amends rules after MOL Comfort catastrophe
    Japanese class society to adopt amendments ahead of IACS deadline
  • Supramax Index lowest since January 2009
    BSI falls to near all-time low amid persistent oversupply
  • Ocean protection a matter of life and death, says Sasakawa
    Industry veteran calls for unified global body to protect seas for future generations
  • Aurora LPG hit by time charter exposure
    Oslo-listed firm close to fully financing five of its six newbuilding vessels
  • Seadrill impairments top $1.8bn
    Drilling arm of Fredriksen empire reports heavy third-quarter loss
  • Golden Ocean reports $40.7m loss for third quarter
    John Fredriksen-controlled bulker operator sees up to 12 more months of tough market conditions
  • Frontline sees strongest third quarter in seven years
    High demand for oil and port congestion keeps tanker market buoyant
  • Cerberus Capital raises stake in Team Tankers to 10.2%
    Cerberus affiliate bought 1.4% stake in Oslo-listed tanker company
  • G6 alliance headed for choppy waters
    NOL sale and Cosco-China Shipping merger set to cut G6 capacity share
  • Shipping emissions 'could comprise 17% of global CO2 by 2050'
    Proposed emissions cuts from industry insufficient to keep global warming below COP 21 target, say green groups
  • DFDS raises shipping capacity on Rotterdam to UK freight routes
    Bigger ship joins Rotterdam-Felixstowe service, freeing up 6,000 dwt Anglia Seaways to switch to Immingham
  • APM Terminals opens expanded Aquaba Logistics Village
    Upgraded facility comprises 3.2 acres of multipurpose warehousing and 9.8 acres open yard space
  • UK Chamber looks at CO2 emissions ahead of COP21
    Global shipping emissions regulations still in flux as Europe's regional rules come closer
  • American Club increases 2016 P&I premiums
    But club keeps mutual freight, demurrage and defence cover premiums flat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Empty boxes drive NY-NJ port's October volume growth
    Port Newark Container Terminal. Credit: Dan DeLucaContainer volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey posted year-over-year gains in October, driven by increased exports of empty containers. Port terminals last month handled 311,992 containers of all sizes, a 1.7 percent increase from a year earlier and the highest the...
  • Truck tonnage reverses two-month decline in October
    For-hire truck tonnage reversed two months of decline in October even as inventories remain a drag on truck freight volume, according to the latest figures from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA's seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.9 percent in October when compared to September and the index was...
  • Brazil preps plan on future port development
    Brazil's Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, is preparing to launch a new National Plan for Port Logistics, or PNLP, which will outline future growth in the sector up to the year 2042 and underpin investments totaling more than 40 billion reais ($10.77 billion). The plan will help the country recognize and...
  • Intermodal rates are down, but winter could quickly change that
    U.S. domestic intermodal spot rates have been falling thanks in large part to loose capacity on major lanes, according to third-party logistics provider IDS. The Indianapolis-based 3PL, though, is warning that trend could easily reverse course if the industry is rocked by another winter as it has been in years...
  • Shekou leads China's ports in going green
    Container terminals in China looking to improve their environmental performance need look no further than Shekou Container Terminals. The terminal operator has won recognition for cutting carbon emissions, saving energy, and reducing waste through a strategy that also targets high productivity and quality service. At the 11th China Freight Industry Awards held...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Safe Bulkers to buy back preferred shares
    New York-listed shipowner prepares to spend $20m retiring shares with 8% payouts.
  • VLGC dock readied in US Virgin Islands
    The dock is part of scheme by the Islands' major utility to use LPG for power generation.
  • Ship Finance hunting for opportunities
    While latest growth is in containerships, shipowner also looking at bulkers and tankers.
  • Ship Finance buys newbuilding boxships
    Ole Hjertaker-led shipowner reveals acquisition as it reports stronger earnings.
  • Frontline chief cool on possible Iranian impact
    Robert Hvide Macleod believes lifting of sanctions could prove to be positive for the tanker market.
  • StealthGas reports drop in Q3 profit
    The Athens-based LPG shipowner cites weak spot market for handysize carriers.
  • GulfMark stacks AHTS
    Highland Endurance idled in the UK - ship number 94 on North Sea lay-up list.
  • GulfMark shares all the rage for Raging
    New Jersey-based hedge fund lifts stake in offshore vessel owner to 19.9%.
  • BIMCO fights corruption
    International shipping organisation introduces new clause to tackle illegal payment demands.
  • EAT pushes up earnings
    Malaysian tanker owner and yard group boosted by new FSO in third quarter.
  • Frontline shares fly on dividend promise
    John Fredriksen-led tanker owner sees stock march up as investors latch on to post-merger payout.
  • Stena Bulk confirms $200m order in China
    Swedish owner says three firm vessels and two optional units will begin to arrive in 2017.
  • Drifting ship under tow
    DFDS Lys Line vessel being taken to Orkney port for repairs after suffering engine problems.
  • Crewman's body found
    Seafarer fell overboard Polish cargoship off the Netherlands.
  • Fitch boosts SCF
    Ratings agency upgrades Russian owner due to good tanker prospects in 2016 and "capacity discipline."
  • Concordia adds cream to products cake
    Stena-backed owner boosts chartered fleet with two-year deal signed alongside Stena Weco.
  • CO2 measures to top forecast
    A week before crucial meeting in Paris, the ICS says emissions reduction will be bigger than anticipated.
  • Libyans threaten Glencore
    Eastern government will stop tankers loading oil bought by trader from rival western regime.
  • Irving in conversion row
    Canadian yard under fire for asking state to halt boxship job awarded to rival Davie.
  • Aurora close to funds and opposed to offer
    VLGC specialist says it is in final stages of securing newbuilding loan as it again hits out at unsolicited takeover.
  • Ro-ro goes down
    All crew saved from freight vessel Suilven following capsize in Fiji harbour.
  • Golden gets busy in face of dry downturn
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner reveals a string of changes as it braces for challenging six to 12 months.
  • Genting deadline stretched
    Asian group completes Lloyd Werft takeover, but has another six months to order ships worth $585m as part of deal.
  • Fredriksen swaps capes for suezmaxes
    Frontline buys tanker pair at New Times after Golden Ocean converts double newbuild contract.
  • Aussie rules rejected?
    Independent senators to torpedo bill to open up Australian market to foreign crews.
  • Swiber sells out
    Singapore owner offloads 49% stake in Indonesian joint venture.
  • Seadrill loses $1.9bn
    Impairments related to share price collapse at MLP spin-off hit John Fredriksen-backed driller.
  • Is shipping industry safe from ISIS ?
    In the wake of Paris atrocities security expert says industry should examine itself for vulnerabilities.
  • American Club to raise premiums by 2.5%
    New York-based P&I club seeks to fortify financial position despite freight markets.
  • Stifel: Iran sanctions moves to help gas
    With no impact on the world chemical tanker fleet, LNG and LPG carriers to see boost.
  • Precious eyes bond market
    Thai-based bulk carrier owner said to be mulling fund raiser before the end of the year.
  • Triumph mediation fails to stop lawsuit
    Fight involving shipyard BAE Systems and Carnival marches toward March trial in Mobile.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Port of Long Beach to consider reducing container free time
  • Obama nominates Daniel B. Maffei to become Federal Maritime Commissioner
  • MacGregor wins contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • The 'new' railroad service imperative: Reliability over speed
  • IAG Cargo launches Cargo Connector import service in the U.S.
  • APMT completes phase 2 of Aqaba Logistics Village
  • Eimskip reports strong Q3 results
  • Executive Moves: CSX and CLECAT
  • OOCL launches new intra-Asia service
  • PortMiami October box volume rises 11.6%
  • Ag secretary Vilsack hopeful on China trade prospects
  • U.S. military picks Gulfport as 'strategic seaport'
  • Ocean carriers adjust massive Europe-Oceania-Asia loop
  • Amazon unveils plans for its first Ohio fulfillment centers
  • Port of Savannah begins importing Peruvian avocados
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and Wan Hai
  • Executive Moves: Intelligrated and Jettainer

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
  • Regulations should target shipping's 'nanoparticle emissions'
    Researchers say a preliminary report on soot emissions from ships could be ready early next year.
  • Marine manufacturers approve ExxonMobil EALs
    Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says.
  • Buyers showing interest as bunker prices rise
    Singapore market sees 380 cSt material climb by $8 per metric tonne.
  • CO2 reduction: 'Don't push shipping any harder'
    Shipowners' association says secotr is already on course to make deep cuts in emissions.
  • Ecoslops starts volume production
    Of its recycled bunker fuel.
  • Shipping generates almost half coastal 'nanoparticle' pollution
    New data suggests emissions from ships are more harmful than previously thought.
  • Livorno to offer cold ironing
    Port to extend service to cruise vessels.
  • Malaysia: Official gives details of detained vessels
    Suspected vessel operated by a Singapore-based company.
  • Platts pre-report survey of analysts EIA data
    1.1-million-barrel draw in US distillate stocks likely.
  • Marine manufacturers approval ExxonMobil EALs
    Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants 'superior' to conventional oils, it says.
  • Livorno starts cold ironing experiments
    Port intends to offer cold ironing to cruise vessels by 2018.
  • Singapore-Malta oil trading JV gets government backing
    CEO of New Silkroutes Group linked to bunker supply operations at Singapore.

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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:
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- country
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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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