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May 29, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Guangzhou to dredge 70-kilometre ship channel from Nansha
  • Toxic fertiliser blaze on 1,908-TEU ship sends 36 to hospital
  • US Navy escalates South China Sea surveillance flights over Spratlys
  • Carriers lose gamble on mega ships delivering better economies: Drewry
  • Explosive west coast docker issue lurks over who inspects chassis
  • Taiwan South China Express calls at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • ILWU president calls on members to improve box yard productivity
  • Taiwan's Evergreen adds Singapore-Cambodia to CSX1 loop
  • State-owned Min Sheng Lines offers south east Asia and Bengal feeders
  • Prince Rupert's connections boosted with new transport corridor
  • '10-tonne payload drones show way forward for air cargo'
  • Azerbaijan, Kuwait sign aviation accord to ease air cargo procedures
  • Alitalia ends Air France-KLM joint venture in 2017 after Etihad buys 49pc
  • Turkish Cargo expands regular African freighter service to Dakar

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Ghana to ban non-seaworthy vessels
  • Govt initiates scheme for incentivising modal shift of cargo
  • Kalmar to launch yet another port industry first
  • TVS Logistics Services acquires DIESL
  • Cotton exporters eye Bangladesh as shipments to China drop
  • India to import coal for many years to come, says CEO of Adani Mining Australia
  • Onion exports increase by 25 pc in two months
  • Textile exports miss target of $ 45 bn in 2014-15
  • JNPT's inter-terminal transfer of tractor trailers showing positive results
  • Coal India to buy high-capacity wagons
  • Spices Board introduces export-focused schemes for pepper growers
  • AILBIEA's anniversary celebrations today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Barcelona - Set to become a major hub
  • Professional in-cab IT cuts costs
  • Moving heavylift units from India to Azerbaijan
  • 20 years Superfast Ferries
  • Robert Müller holds topping out ceremony
  • Departures switch from Norway to Sweden
  • New managing director for Geodis Germany
  • Pallets pay off
  • Viking plans on floating air
  • IAG Cargo opens route to Kuala Lumpur
  • Super swift train connecting Belgium and Romania
  • Aiming to get rid of red tape
  • Stability in Switzerland
  • Doubling representation in India
  • Hong Kong photo contest results
  • Charterers continue to exclude inefficient vessels

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Eurotunnel drops MyFerryLink crewing contract
    Eurotunnel has announced that it will not renew its contract with the employee co-operative that crews the vessels of its ferry affiliate, MyFerryLink, when it expires in early July. The company confirmed to IHS Maritime that it had written to the co-operative, SCOP SeaFrance, to announce its
  • Nord LB shipping loan book returns to profit
    Germany's second-largest marine lender, Nord LB, said its shipping loan portfolio turned a corner in the first quarter after several years of hefty losses. Its result only from ship lending reached EUR23 million (USD25.5 million) in the first three months. A direct comparison with the corresponding
  • Inquest into Sage Sagittarius crew deaths under way
    An Australian coroner's court today began the inquest into the suspicious deaths of two seafarers on board the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Sage Sagittarius in 2012. The New South Wales Coroner is investigating two of three deaths on board the Japanese-owned vessel in April and May, 2012. A
  • German cargo ship fire contained
    Salvage and fire-fighting experts have made progress in containing the fire on board the 33,772 dwt multipurpose ship Purple Beach in the German Bay near Wilhelmshaven. Smoke emissions from the vessel, owned and operated by German breakbulk liner company MACS, have decreased after fire-fighters
  • Malaysia's Maybulk posts first quarter loss
    Malaysian Bulk Carrier (Maybulk) has posted a loss of MYR23.4 million (USD6.4 million) for the first quarter (1Q15) ending 31 March against a profit of MYR22.9 million in 1Q14. Revenue dropped by 27.8% to MYR51.7 million in 1Q15 from MYR71.7 million in 1Q14. It said the decrease in revenue and the
  • Höegh LNG mulls dollar bond issue in Nordic markets
    Höegh LNG (HLNG), the listed gas shipping business unit in the Oslo-based Leif Höegh group, said it is contemplating to issue five-year dollar denominated bonds in the Nordic markets. "Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. is contemplating issuing senior unsecured bonds denominated in USD in the Nordic bond
  • Fredriksen's Seadrill posts quarterly profit fall
    Seadrill, the London-based listed drill ship and rig owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a fall in profits for the first quarter of 2015 (1Q15). Seadrill estimates the weak cycle to extend to next year, but it may create opportunities for the company. Net profit fell to USD448
  • Golden Ocean profit hit by weak freight rates
    Dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group has reported a deep 1Q15 loss on weak freight rates and a USD140.9 million impairment charge, but the company has repeated its pledge to consolidate the sector in the future. Group net loss amounted to USD75.3 million in 1Q15, while a year earlier Golden
  • Zhuangji Group's yards hold first creditor conference
    Zhuangji Ship Industry and Wenzhou Yuandong Shipyard, two subsidiaries of Zhuangji Group in Zhejiang, China, held the first creditor conference on 27 May after they filed for bankruptcy reorganisation. As of 15 May, 49 creditors has demanded a total of CNY1.2 billion (USD194 million) claims from
  • Seoul to advise salvage companies on Sewol tender
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) said on 28 May that salvage companies interested in tendering for the hoisting of Sewol will be advised on preparing their bids. The MOF will hold a session at 15:00 h local time on 29 May to guide interested companies in writing technical
  • Icon Offshore profit drops 86%
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Icon Offshore posted a profit of MYR2.7 million (USD700,000), down 86% year on year (y/y) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2015 because of lower vessel use. Revenue dropped by MYR16.5 million or 20.5% to MYR63.6 million in the first quarter of
  • Bearish outlook for Precious Shipping
    CIMB Securities is urging investors to be cautious when buying stocks of Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping, anticipating higher losses until 2017. Precious Shipping had a net loss of THB335.69 million (USD10 million) in its first-quarter 2015 results. This contrasts sharply with a net
  • Wärtsilä wins another BWMS order
    Wärtsilä won another order for its Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) in the first quarter of 2015. Three new container ships being built for CMA CGM at the Jinhai Shipyard in China will be fitted with Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS, a statement released on 27 May by Wärtsilä said. Wärtsilä will
  • IEV units secure five subsea contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore oilfield service provider IEV Holdings said on 27 May that its subsidiaries, IEV International and IEV Malaysia, have collectively secured five new contracts to provide subsea solutions. The contracts, worth USD2.2 million, involve structural pile grouting and free-span
  • COSCO delays delivery for two PSVs
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder, COSCO Corporation Singapore (COSCO) has delayed the delivery dates of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) after reaching mutual agreement with its buyers. COSCO did not give any reasons for the delay, according to its filing in Singapore Exchange (SGX), but speculation
  • Union: Callao box ops affected
    Replacement labour used by APM Terminals (APMT) to fill in for striking dockworkers at Peru's Port of Callao has started to affect container operations, according to the labour union's spokesman. Juan Carlos Vargas, spokesman for the Peruvian dockworkers' union SUTRAMPORPC, disputes APMT's
  • CMES admits risks of management level difficulties
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) acknowledged risks that its human resources and management levels face difficulties to meet the demand for its rapid development in the short term, in the wake of fleet expansions. The growth in the company's fleet size will raise difficulties
  • Donghae Port to undergo upgrades
    South Korea's Donghae Port will undergo upgrades soon, after port authorities selected a contractor in May. Located in the country's Gangwon province, Donghae is in the central region of South Korea's east coast. Donghae Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office said the upgrades would be

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Frank Appel claims DP-DHL is not creating 'low-wage' jobs as unions protest
  • Does Zim Lines' return to profit signal a new ruthlessness among carriers?

Marine Logweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • NTSB: Shell ultimately responsible in Kulluk grounding
  • Mississippi Governor signs Shipyard of the Future bond bill
  • Bollinger Shipyards makes a promotion
  • World's largest ethane carrier set for delivery
  • American owner defers delivery of two PSVs
  • OSG asks lenders to loosen leash
  • VT Halter Marine cuts steel for second Crowley ConRo
  • DNV GL names new Group President & CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates future Port of Bellingham Holiday Inn
  • VT Halter Marine starts construction of second Crowley LNG-powered ship
  • Freeman Marine taps White for operations management team
  • Project Partnership Agreement paves way for Grays Harbor dredging
  • US rail freight traffic delivers negative weekly total

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Golden Ocean posts first-quarter losses and delays 19 newbuilding bulkers
    John Fredriksen's main dry bulk vehicle takes an impairment charge and limits its exposure to spot markets
  • Yard Talk | China faces newbuilding order drought
    Long-term issues of Chinese shipbuilding industry laid bare in current industry downturn
  • High combined ratio was right move, argues Standard Club chief executive
    Yardstick back at 100% after hitting 113% in 2012-2013
  • Cosco yard delays delivery of two PSVs
    Terms of the agreement are rather favourable to the owner
  • China Shipping lends $80m to Haisheng
    The loan will enhance confidence of the company's future controller
  • LNG shipping has $8bn 'ghost fleet'
    Almost 10% of global LNG fleet lies idle, raising real concerns about timeline of recovery
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances Scandinavian presence
    SDX and GTE gain twice-weekly frequency, while BAX loop is expanded to include Oslo call
  • Bulkers are cheap now, and could stay that way
    A UBS study of historical time charter rates and ship prices finds that low bulker prices are fairly valued
  • JES International names chief executive's mother as chairman
    Troubled shipbuilder brings in another member of the founder's family
  • ICTSI moves to acquire Mexican terminal operator
    Philippine port operator agrees $54.5m deal to acquire Terminal Maritima de Tuxpan
  • Lloyd's Register lands Maersk contract
    UK class society to certify 3,600 teu ships ordered from Cosco Zhoushan yard
  • Greece accused of 'doing nothing' to exploit cruise potential
    After seven years of austerity, there is no sign of concrete plan to improve the infrastructure, says RCL
  • Torm and Dynacom Tankers help drive up product tanker rates
    Owners charter out ships to haul Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia on the spot market in June, lifting market to new heights
  • Babilis named Stealth Maritime chief executive
    Vafias company manages family's 21 tankers as well as StealthGas LPG carriers
  • Rina targets ship safety in new integrity assessment programme
    Using lessons from passengership casualties, including the Norman Atlantic fire, the Italian class society offers to help owners go beyond regulatory requirements to reduce risk
  • Remi Eriksen named as Madsen successor
    Chief operating officer to take helm at DNV GL
  • Golar LNG profit masks challenging times
    Improvements in LNG shipping anticipated from third quarter onwards
  • Cosco bulker runs aground in US Gulf
    No significant damage, injury or pollution discharge has been reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • US test of technology linking trucks, vehicles advances
    This isn't a traffic jam, but a European test of "platooning" technology that electronically links vehicles. WASHINGTON -- "Platoons" of electronically tethered trucks could deliver significant fuel savings for carriers and help improve truck driver retention and safety, but there's still much testing to be done, the American...
  • Miami port rides diversions to second straight double-digit volume gain
    The Port of Miami posted double-digit container volume growth for the second consecutive month in April, another potential sign of the staying power of cargo diversions from the U.S. West Coast, now months after the congestion crisis has ended. Miami container volumes jumped 17.5 percent year-over-year to 93,400 20-foot equivalent units...
  • Averitt wins Walmart Carrier of the Year award
    COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2014 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fourth-straight year that Averitt has earned the retailer's service award. "Averitt Express has consistently provided Walmart with exceptional service, maintained excellent safety standards, and is a foremost leader in the transportation...
  • ATA attacks $700 million Rhode Island plan to toll truckers
    WASHINGTON - Rhode Island's plan to use hundreds of millions of dollars in truck fees to repair failing bridges "dismayed" the largest U.S. trucking lobby, which likened the scheme to "highway robbery." The American Trucking Associations urged the Ocean State to reject the infrastructure funding program proposed this week by...
  • Dockworker walk-off closes two largest Israeli ports
    Two of Israel's largest seaports remained closed Thursday after dockworkers defied a court order, leaving their posts in opposition to new government contracts with private port operators. At the ports of Ashdod and Haifa, 2,400 workers have left their posts and union leaders have gone underground, Reuters reported. Thursday afternoon, Ashdod...
  • OECD, carriers disagree on mega-ship savings
    Separate reports by a unit of the OECD and the trade organization of container ship lines offered starkly different views Thursday on effect of larger ships on costs and port congestion. The International Transport Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, warned that the overall transport costs caused by...
  • Panama Canal expansion will unleash huge supply of tonnage for all-water services
    The expansion of the Panama Canal early next year will make an enormous quantity of container ship tonnage available for services that transit the canal, wiping away current capacity restrictions that restrict usage to only small and inefficient ships by today's standards. The opening of the third set of locks, currently...
  • CEVA moves Australia's loose change to help Gen Y fight poverty
    Melbourne, Australia, 28 May, 2015 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, is partnering with Y Gap (Y Generation Against Poverty) in Australia to support the not-for-profit volunteer organization's innovative 5cent campaign. Y Gap's 5cent campaign, now in its fourth year, asks Australians to donate their five...
  • Protests disrupt intermodal operations, impacting India's ports
    Civil unrest in parts of India is causing rail freight traffic chaos in the country's busiest northern corridor linking hinterland points around Delhi and major gateway ports on the west coast, including the largest port of Nhava Sheva. The unrest follows a week-long protest over status classification by ethnic Gujjars in...
  • Samskip formally launches consolidated logistics unit
    Organisational changes to simplify and streamline operations at Samskip first announced in May 2014 have borne fruit with the formal launch of Samskip Logistics. Samskip Logistics brings all of Samskip's dry and reefer forwarding activities under a single business unit, including Samskip Icepak Logistics and forwarding services previously operated through country...
  • Fire on German ship carrying containerized fertilizer contained
    Salvage and firefighting personnel have made progress in containing the fire on board the 33,772 dwt multipurpose ship Purple Beach in the German Bay near Wilhelmshaven. Smoke emissions from the vessel, owned and operated by German breakbulk liner company MACS, have decreased after firefighters on Wednesday started to flood the affected...
  • Overseas acquisitions pay off for Hitachi logistics unit
    Japan's Hitachi Transport System's aggressive acquisitions in the United States and elsewhere have put it on track to almost achieve its medium-term global expansion plan, with overseas sales and profit escalating. Hitachi Transport System, the logistics arm of Japanese industrial conglomerate Hitachi, has strengthened its presence in the country's transportation and...
  • Canadian domestic vessels won't have to adopt ballast treatment yet
    Canada will not require domestic shipowners operating on the Great Lakes to equip their ships with costly ballast treatment systems until effective technology exists, Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said last week. Canada will only require ballast treatment on the Great Lakes "once it is feasible to do so", she told...
  • DHL infographic outlines integrator's disaster response in Nepal
    Deutsche Post DHL Group has wrapped up its disaster response team deployment in Kathmandu, Nepal, just over a month since the first earthquake devastated large parts of the mountain nation. The infographic summarizes the activities and challenges onsite by the logistics company. Activated by a request from the United Nations...
  • Panama government out in force as PSA starts terminal expansion
    Panama President Juan Carlos Varela at the PSA terminal expansion ceremony.PSA Panama International Terminal (PSA Panama) broke ground today to start the expansion works for Phase 2 of its container terminal on the west bank of the Panama Canal. At a ceremony to launch the expansion, Panama President Juan Carlos...
  • Government's rosy picture of Hong Kong port ignores critical issues
    Modern Terminals is one of the main Hong Kong port operators.HONG KONG - Terminal operators and logistics industry executives in Hong Kong must have thrown up their hands in frustration during a welcome address by the city's Secretary for Transport and Housing Anthony Cheung at the inaugural Global Port Research...
  • China Merchants extending port reach to Baltic Sea
    HONG KONG - China is looking at investing in the outer reaches of the One Belt One Road trade footprint as state-owned China Merchants Group considers a deal with Lithuania's port of Klaipeda on the Baltic Sea.The port will give sea access to landlocked neighbor Belarus where China Merchants is...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Tanker deliveries lag
    Fewer crude tanker newbuildings have been delivered in 2015 than had been expected, according to New York's McQuilling Partners.
  • SALT to shake 4
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is poised to announce sale of four more capesize bulkers as the New York-listed owner continues to slash its massive newbuilding inventory.
  • SEC probe eyes Cosco
    A senior Cosco Group executive is reportedly among 35 Chinese officials whose names appeared in a US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) subpoena in its "Sons and Daughters" probe of JP Morgan's hiring practises in China.
  • MyFerryLink cut free?
    Eurotunnel Group is reportedly planning to end its contract with MyFerryLink, which serves routes between France and England.
  • KNOP raising $137m
    Aberdeen owner KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) has priced a sale of common shares to raise up to $137m to fund a ship acquisition.
  • Set to splash out?
    US offshore support vessel heavyweight Tidewater has an eye on expansion and consolidation amid the belief a downturn in the market has more time to run.
  • Q88 comes to London
    Maritime technology firm Q88 has opened a new office in London in its effort to come closer to its European customers.
  • NAP's Dream dropdowns
    JP Morgan believes Navios Maritime Midstream Partners has a choice of four VLCCs as it prepares its first post IPO dropdowns.
  • Rieber offloads oldie
    GC Rieber Shipping has disposed of its oldest ship after it was unable to find employment.
  • Golden Sakura dumped
    Norway's Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) said on Thursday it is redelivering a chartered panamax to its owner.
  • Hoegh LNG mulls bond move
    Hoegh LNG Holdings is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market.
  • Seadrill beats forecasts
    New York-listed Seadrill has seen its first quarter profit slashed but still performed better than analysts' expectations.
  • Reef row goes to court
    Australia is suing the Chinese owner of a bulker that grounded on the Great Barrier Reef in 2010.
  • Heronbridge tops up
    One of the leading shareholders in Clarksons has topped up its holding in the world's largest shipbroker.
  • Namura raises forecast
    Namura Shipbuilding has slightly raised its full-year profit forecast but still expects to make much less than last year.
  • Great Harvest loss to rise
    Hong Kong bulker owner Great Harvest is looking to diversify away from shipping as it warned of a bigger annual loss.
  • Aegean makes more
    Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has boosted its profit for the first quarter and saw sales of marine fuel rise.
  • Eriksen named DNV GL CEO
    Remi Eriksen has been named as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Oslo headquartered classification society DNV GL.
  • Ong in at BW LPG
    Singapore's BW LPG is bringing in BW Group senior vice president of finance Elaine Ong as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Eskimo sale helps Golar
    Golar LNG has survived a poor LNG spot market thanks to the sale of a modern vessel to its spin-off.
  • Purple Beach boarded
    Efforts to save a German multipurpose (MPP) ablaze off Helgoland were succeeding on Thursday.
  • GOGL starts with loss
    Oslo-listed Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) has begun with a loss in the first quarter after it was hit by a huge vessel impairment charge.
  • OSG: set us free
    US tanker OSG is asking lenders to relax restrictions limiting its ability to pursue a merger.
  • Cosco delays two PSVs
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) says it is delaying the delivery of two PSVs ordered by an unnamed US customer in 2012.
  • Cosco bulker aground
    A Cosco-owned bulker remains aground in the US Gulf of Mexico just off the coast from the town of Port Arthur, Texas.
  • Navios to drop down VLs
    Greek shipowner Navios Maritime Acquisition looks set to dropdown two VLCCs to its master limited partnership (MLP).
  • UOB trims Nam Cheong
    Nam Cheong has seen its profit estimates for 2015 trimmed 18% by Singapore investment bank UOB Kay Hian.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach form joint stakeholder groups
  • Descartes fiscal Q1 profits up 17%
  • FTR sees deteriorating transportation environment for shippers in 2015
  • MSC launches standalone Asia-West Coast Latin America loop
  • U.S. steel imports continue sinking in April
  • DHL Express expands Thailand operations
  • FAA fines more shippers, FedEx for hazmat violations
  • V.Group opens new seafarer training center in Manila
  • Duluth begins construction of new intermodal terminal
  • Michael Kors to build massive European DC
  • Tracy Morgan, Walmart settle over truck crash
  • Port directors urge House to approve TPA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2015
  • Steel-cutting ceremony held for LNG-fuelled ConRo ship
    Newbuild expected to be delivered by Q4 of 2017.
  • Officials: Alaska marine fuel spill 'no longer recoverable'
    Vessel leaked 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel into Cook Inlet.
  • Port strike ends in Israel
    Two-day work stoppage by dockworkers at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa is now over.
  • First LNG-ready 'dragon class' vessel delivered
    Ship equipped with 'dual-fuel engines'.
  • Container line brings new service to US Atlantic ports
    'It's a good global market economy. There's very cheap fuel, and a very, very favorable supply and demand situation.'
  • SMP: 'Order tracking app' now covers 40 markets
    'All our customers are supported by our 24/7 International Customer Service Centre,' said SMP general manager.
  • DNV GL sees 'challenging markets ahead'
    Remi Eriksen has been named as the the group's new president and CEO.
  • Attica reduces quarterly losses
    Figures looking better on lower fuel costs.
  • Fuel oil stocks at five-year high
    Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks continued climbing.
  • Panama Canal expansion 'will hit bunker volumes'
    'We think the client base is going to get smaller.'
  • Bunker surcharge hike on intra-Asian routes
    Lines serving Australian ports affected.
  • BMS United Bunkers promotes traders
    Announces sponsorship of Andros yacht race.
  • Charterer commits to avoiding inefficient vessels
    'The increasing use of energy-efficiency data is widening the gap between new 'eco' ships and the existing fleet.'
  • Setback for shorepower plans at Hong Kong cruise terminal
    Study concludes move unfeasible for the 'foreseeable future'.
  • Indian port gets go ahead for development
    Gujarat government in plans to develop bunkering sector at Kandla.
  • Shanghai to enforce stricter rule on marine fuels
    New requirement will be stricter than national standards, says official.
  • Shell: 'Not only about matching lube oil BN to sulphur content'
    Research points to potentially harmful acid stress imbalance.
  • Aegean's Q1 profits, revenue down year-on-year
    Volumes of marine fuel sales, however, increased to 2.91 million metric tonnes.

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In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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