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BRIEFS
October 28, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd holds firm to its 2015 outlook on eve of public listing
  • COSCO Pacific's Q3 earnings fall 14pc to US$74.5 million
  • DP World volume up 3.2pct o 46.5m in nine months
  • Colombo emerges as South Asia's next major transshipment port
  • Plan to move cargo from congested Ho Chi Min to underutilised Cai Mep-Thi Vai
  • Migrants aggressively target freight vehicles as chaos returns to Calais
  • UASC adds latest 18,800-TEU ship to its fleet
  • MSC Oscar makes maiden call at Le Harve
  • Mumbai ship management company starts recruitment for four new tankers
  • Long Beach to boost on-dock rail with US$93 million network expansion
  • Panalpina's Q3 earnings drop 4.7pc y-o-y pulled down by "soft" air freight market
  • Contract awarded to develop three runway system at Changi Airport
  • East African, Arabian war zones mean growth for Nairobi's Astral Aviation

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • MoS elaborates on the concept & implementation of Sagarmala project
  • Indian textile, garment exporters eye Vietnam for setting up units
  • DP World handles 46.5 m TEUs in first nine months of 2015
  • Inter-terminal movement of trailers at JN Port has benefited more than a lakh trucks
  • JN Port takes steps to ease road congestion
  • Port of Antwerp delegation makes exploratory visit to Iran
  • Port of Colombo's South Asia Gateway Terminals recognised for terminal productivity in South Asia
  • INR eases further against dollar
  • Use of digital signature for submission of documents
  • Productivity amplification through Gamification
  • Realty players in Mumbai importing sand

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New app keeps drivers informed
  • New volume record for Georgia ports
  • Special HGVs for the carriage of liquid aluminium
  • New marketing manager at Axians
  • New rail terminal serving Texan energy industry
  • BE and NSE team up
  • Road acquisition complements air/sea base in UK
  • Cathay cancelling Qatar service
  • Gigaliners on rails coming to Europe
  • Dakar to get logistics free zone
  • Entering China through Tianjin
  • Blank transfers to Kerry Logistics
  • UPS sees slight upsurge in Q3
  • Drewry: Asia-ECSA trade to stabilise
  • Today Maputo, next week Durban

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • Product rates lift Ardmore
    NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has posted much-better-than-expected results amid a strong product tanker rate environment. The company reported net income of USD13.6 million for the third quarter of 2015 against the USD117,298 it posted at the same last year. Earnings per share of USD0.52 were far
  • Port operator Cosco Pacific revenue down
    Cosco Pacific saw revenues tumble in the third quarter of the year after slower-than-expected throughput growth at its terminals and what it described as 'continuing weakness' in container leasing rates and resale prices. The group recorded a 6.6% decline in third-quarter revenue over the same
  • Calais claims rail 'motorway' first
    Top French passenger port Calais claims to have become the first European port to have its own rail 'motorway' terminal. The terminal, which was inaugurated on 23 October, will be used from January next year by a new rail motorway service that the port says will provide a direct link between Spain
  • DSME posts loss and defers drillship, SPP set to fold
    Embattled South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) on 27 October reported a third-quarter loss of KRW1.36 trillion (USD1.2 billion), reversing a KRW35.5 billion profit reported at the same period last year. DSME is undergoing restructuring and selling non-core assets
  • Antwerp port joins race to set up Iran trade links
    A delegation from the Port of Antwerp visited Iran last week, along with officials in the shipping and commerce sectors hoping to exploit relaxed sanctions. Led by port alderman and port authority chairman Marc Van Peel, the group of petrochemical and shipping experts met in Tehran with various
  • Daesan Port considers new name
    The Korea Port Economic Association has held a seminar to discuss the possibility of renaming Daesan Port to better reflect its location. The port is in the city of Seosan in South Korea's South Chungcheong province and mainly handles general cargoes. Due to this, there have been suggestions that
  • Cambodian port operator launches IPO roadshow
    Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has launched a roadshow to lure investors for a stock market listing planned for 11 December. The state-owned port authority and operator of Cambodia's second largest container terminal and largest river port is seeking to raise up to USD6.4 million by floating 20%
  • Fred. Olsen Energy cancels delayed rig at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Bollsta Dolphin Pte., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy in Norway, has notified Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) that it has exercised its contractual termination right under a newbuilding contract. The contract termination between HHI and Bollsta for the construction of a
  • Two more bulk carriers detained in Singapore
    Two additional bulk carriers were arrested in Singapore, amounting to five bulk carriers arrested in October alone. According to the Supreme Court of Singapore's records, bulk carriers Ocean Star and Archimedes were arrested on 25 October under the instructions of law firms Oon & Bazul and Asia
  • AAL sets up new office in Dubai
    Singapore-headquartered shipping operator Austral Asia Line (AAL) has set up a new office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. AAL Middle East is the company's third new office launch in the past two months, following South Korea and Canada. With the new office, AAL aims to provide the highest
  • Precious Shipping records net loss of $4.9m
    Thailand-listed shipowner Precious Shipping recorded a net loss of THB175.52 million (USD4.9 million) for the third quarter of 2015 that ended on 30 September 2015, although the company's earnings increased 8.7% year on year to THB1.24 billion. Precious Shipping was running an average of 45 ships

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • Qatar Airways CEO heats up the bitter war of words with Europe's 'biased' carriers
  • Drewry paints a gloomy picture for box shipping as the global slowdown bites
  • ANALYSIS: Panalpina needs better cost control, but it could mean job losses
  • Exciting year for DWC as fast-growing Gulf air cargo arena benefits start-ups

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • APL in $9.8 million False Claims Act settlement
  • Barge mounted solution brings LNG to challenging locations
  • Havyard wins order for 90 m fishing vessel for Danish owner
  • DSME reports more losses, but bail out looks likely
  • Fred Olsen Energy terminates rig contract at HHI
  • Great Lakes Shipyard holds a double celebration
  • LNG bunkering: GTT concept tanker puts the pressure on

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • Coast Guard teams respond to Willamette River diesel fuel spill
  • Greenbrier taps Victoria McManus as executive vice president, CSO
  • Customs works with RCMP to nab wanted man at border
  • Foss Maritime opening new office in Houston
  • Kinder Morgan Oks deal to buy 15 BP terminals

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • CMES posts fourfold increase in nine-month net profits
    The results are in line with its earlier earning alert
  • Mercator Lines hearing slips a week
    Court will decide course of owner's restructuring
  • Global gas glut good for LNG ships
    Oversupply creating lower prices to have positive impact on global LNG fleet
  • ING and China Eximbank pledge $1bn for Chinese-built vessels
    Two sides ink pact during Dutch King's state visit to China
  • Diana Shipping agrees panamax time charter with Glencore
    Glencore fixes a 2001-built ship at $6,800 per day for 11 to 14 months
  • Scorpio Tankers charters out three tankers on three-year terms
    Daily charter rates range between $20,500 and $28,000
  • Class, owners and shipbuilders agree common concerns
    Three-way meeting focuses on shipbuilding and classification survey standards and ship operating procedures
  • Softening demand to stem flow of new port capacity
    Drewry expects a number of capacity-enhancing projects to be pushed back
  • Navios Midstream rides firm VLCC market
    VLCC-focused MLP raises cash distribution by 2.4% aided by recent acquisitions
  • German owners defend 'European normal' tax breaks
    Merkel package brings country into line with rest of EU, insists VDR chief executive Nagel
  • Pyxis Tankers wins vote for LookSmart merger
    Greece-based owner of six tankers will trade under 'PXS' ticker symbol
  • DP World terminals increases volume in first nine months
    Europe and home terminals in the UAE drive volume growth
  • Rosenwasser leaves Gulfmark
    Company to merge executive roles on chief operating officer's departure
  • UK P&I Club announces 2.5% general increase
    But blow softened by mutual premium discount for 2014 year
  • Norton Rose Fulbright advises on $1.3bn financing for FPSO project
    Loan will finance unit built by Modec for Petrobras charter
  • SHI profit declines 71% in the third quarter
    Losses on offshore sector may continue
  • Fred. Olsen Energy terminates newbuilding and drilling contracts
    Oslo-listed Fred. Olsen Energy says it is entitled to a refund from Hyundai of $186.3m plus interest
  • China Shipping Group inks grain shipping pact with Cofco
    State-owned shipping giant aims to add four to five shipping routes and increase grain imports
  • China port consolidation speeds up but monopoly risks exist
    Provincial governments drive mergers between neighbouring ports to cut overcapacity
  • Nasdaq warns Globus Maritime of potential ejection from market
    Company has 180 days to bring value of publicly held stock up to exchange's minimum requirement
  • Green Shipping teams up with Moran Iron to build US box feeder vessels
    Joint venture targets Jones Act intra-coastal market
  • Cosco Pacific earnings weaken amid China trade slump
    Slowing global growth and dismal Chinese trade weigh on results

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • US railroads dodge service threat after House extends safety tech deadline
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday approved a three-year deadline extension for U.S. railroads to install new safety technology, avoiding a catastrophe that railroads have said would cripple the network fluidity intermodal shippers depend on. Republican Rep. Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, hitched the...
  • UASC names new head to North America division
    United Arab Shipping Co. has appointed a container shipping industry veteran who led the commercial organization at Hapag-Lloyd America to head its North America division. Stuart SandlinBefore serving as senior vice president of sales and customer service of the German carrier's America division, Stuart Sandlin held various management positions at Danzas,...
  • APMT Mumbai rolling out productivity boosting initatives
    APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is aggressively working with truckers and container lines, and rolling out proactive measures aimed at setting new industry benchmarks for productivity and service levels. "What we are seeing is that more traffic is coming to our terminal as it can move...
  • UPS bullish on holiday business, Coyote acquisition
    UPS is expecting a short-term revenue bump from a double-digit increase in holiday shipments this year and a longer-term boost, to the tune of some $100 million, from its recent acquisition of freight broker Coyote Logistics, the company said Tuesday. The Atlanta-based parcel giant forecasts a strong holiday shipping season, predicting...
  • ILA endorses Clinton, will host event for her in Charleston
    The International Longshoremen's Association has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and will host the Democratic presidential frontrunner at a rally Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina. ILA President Harold Daggett said the union's executive council unanimously endorsed Clinton. He praised her record as U.S. senator from New York and as secretary of...
  • DP World's nine-month volume edges up
    LONDON - DP World's container traffic increased 3.7 percent in the first three quarters of the year, driven by strong growth at its terminals in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai-based company handled 46.5 million 20-foot equivalent units across its global portfolio of 65 terminals in the nine months...
  • Keep abreast of regs on hazmat shipments
    Q: I'm wondering if you may be able to help with a question I have, considering you seem to be the subject matter expert on this topic. Are you aware of any federal regulation requiring the shipper of hazardous commodities to submit/create the billing for freight rail moves? It's been suggested...
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offer period to Nov. 3
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd has extended the share offer period for its initial public offering by a week to Nov. 3. The German carrier was due to set a price today ahead of trading in its shares on the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges on Oct. 30. The company said it would publish...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • OSV day-rate woes to continue in 2016
    BP says it will seek more price concessions from vendors due to weak energy prices.
  • APL strikes $9.8m False Claims Act settlement
    US announces civil penalty but says liner operator does not admit liability over shipments.
  • Eukor signs key Hyundai contract
    South Korean owner has secured a new four-year agreement to export Korean cars, Wilhelmsen says.
  • Boxship bonds bought
    Finland's Containerships raises another $6m through secondary debt issue.
  • NITC readies return
    Iranian tanker owner says it is in talks with European companies and insurers as sanctions end.
  • Bulker on the rocks
    Crew rescued after Mexican vessel forced aground by hurricane off Punta Graham.
  • Havyard Group delays subsea newbuilding
    Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market.
  • Kontainers.com is looking to innovate
    British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital.
  • Havyard delays newbuild
    Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market.
  • Hedge fund raises stake in Golar LNG
    New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital ups stake in Golar LNG by fivefold
  • Iran foils tanker attack
    Destroyer sent by the country's navy to prevent pirates from boarding unidentified vessel.
  • Kontainers looks to innovate
    British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital.
  • Gurnee bullish after Ardmore's stellar Q3
    Chief executive has a warm feeling for the winter market as profit races and dividend is hiked.
  • Navios Midstream boosts Q3 profit
    Angeliki Frangou-led tanker MLP posts positive result but falls short of the market's expectations.
  • ICG buys modern feeder quartet
    Irish owner builds containership capacity with $27m raid on German KGs.
  • Scorpio Tankers locks in trio for three years
    New York-listed owner fixes out an LR2 and a pair of MRs on period charters.
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends offer period
    German container line keeps IPO subscription open until 3 November, with updated prospectus on its way.
  • DeepOcean wins major cable deal
    Norwegian owner will send offshore ships to UK for work on DONG's Race Bank wind farm.
  • GSL scraps oldest ship
    Ian Webber-led company understood to have sent vintage vessel for green recycling in India.
  • UK Club seeks 2.5%
    A 2.5% general increase is to be sought by the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association at the February renewal of protection and indemnity cover.
  • DP increases throughput
    Ports operator handles more volumes from January to September; expects to meet annual expectations.
  • Bahri confirms VLCC pair from DK Maritime
    Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division.
  • CCS takes over Berlin
    German manager assumes complete control of veteran FTI Cruises vessel.
  • Bahri confirms VLCC brace
    Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division.
  • Cosco ready for Arctic boxship run
    Chinese giant plans regular liner services to Europe as global warming opens up northern route.
  • Wells: time to take a swing at Capital
    Analyst Mike Webber upgrades owner as crude and products exposure counter economic headwinds.
  • Delays hit DSME in third quarter
    Latest three-month loss brings Korean shipbuilder's net deficit to $4.2bn this year, but it expects improvement by year-end.
  • PSV set for conversion
    Norwegian-owned vessel set for new wind farm role following NOK 150m transformation.
  • 'Bogus' piracy reports in Malacca Strait
    Indonesian admiral claims "90% of piracy cases" in strategic regional waterway had "ulterior motives".
  • Antwerp eyes return of Iranian cargoes
    Belgians quick off the mark in bid to restore status as top European port for Iranian cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • Port drivers strike additional Southern California drayage companies
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offering period by one week
  • Three former Arc Electronics employees convicted of illegal exports to Russia
  • U.S. steel imports drop in September
  • ZIM adjusts intra-Mediterranean loop
  • Sephora selects CEVA for logistics services in Brazil
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Sparrows Point Terminal, Kerry Logistics, Troy Container Line and The Nautical Institute

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2015
  • Two crude-laden tankers stranded off China
    Sources say delay is due to a lack of storage availability onshore.
  • Eniram launches LNG 'fuel-saving' tool
    Firm says the Eniram Engine can reduce fuel consumption by '2% to 4%'.
  • AIP for LNG bunker barge concept
    'Positive contribution to growth of LNG bunker market.'
  • Phillips joins Gulf Petrochem
    Appointment is to focus on delivering growth.
  • Monjasa to supply bunkers ex-pipe from Skagen
    To start up next month.
  • Ultra large container ship 'could run on electric motors'
    Turbines would use LNG as a fuel, says class society.
  • Ardmore posts quarterly profit
    With 'strong financial performanc', says CEO.
  • Academics call for new IMO approach to sulphur regulations
    Shipping could retain climate cooling effect by allowing use of HSFO on high seas, outside coastal ECAs and ports, study says.
  • Ex-pipe deliveries from Skagen, says Monjasa
    To start up next month.
  • Sulphur rules: MGO can only be a 'bridging solution'
    President of Singapore Shipping Association says owners have been able to 'hold back on investment decisions'.
  • 'Magic pipe' cases exact heavy price
    As shipowners shell out $50 million over four years.
  • BV sets new LNG bunkering standards
    'Vessels meeting the standards will be awarded the notation LNG Bunkering Ship.'
  • LR: LNG bunker tool provides 'initial feel' for adopters
    Players able to estimate LNG tank capacity required for vessel upgrades, says spokesman.
  • Algeciras bunker demand weakens
    Sales fall by almost 10%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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