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December 2, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe up 9.1pc to US$766/TEU, USWC up 19pc at $1,229/FEU
  • US 'incredibly assertive', compelling all to enforce Iran sanctions: ICS
  • Regular container service to start from Wuhan to Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya
  • China trade contracts in August but worst yet to come, say economists
  • Russia's Rosatom to start Arctic container shipping with US$7 billion
  • COSCO SHIPPING moves up in the world from fourth to third place
  • Belt and Road: Qingdao port buys 33pc of Cosco's Abu Dhabi CT
  • Malta docks 20,954-TEU Maltese-flagged CMA CGM Jean Mermoz
  • Kalmar to develop electric reachstacker and heavy forklift
  • Biggest hydrogen-powered fuel cell enters approval phase
  • Boeing studies new ways to improve efficiency of its 767 freighter
  • India's SpiceJet, Bahrain's Gulf Air work to expand air freight volume
  • Kuwait's aviation regulator study predicts air freight will grow rapidly

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2019
  • AMTOI's North Region Chapter holds conference on multimodalism in Delhi
  • Bahri recognised twice at Arab Best Awards
  • Global sulphur cap compliant fuel oil already available on west coast of India: Minister
  • India's accession seen bringing ship recycling convention a step closer to coming into force
  • Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
  • Oil spill mock drill exercise conducted at JNPT North Anchorage
  • Roadmap in place to boost port capacity to 3,300+ mtpa by 2025
  • Compulsory implementation of FASTags now from Dec. 15
  • Faceless assessment of cargo planned
  • Ministry of Railways further liberalises General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme
  • CCI approves acquisition of 37.40 pc of the paid-up share capital & joint control of Adani Gas by Total Holdings
  • Foreign exchange reserves continue upward march
  • Govt to bring tax refund scheme for exporters before Cabinet & notify it soon, says Piyush Goyal
  • India seeking review of FTAs with ASEAN & Japan, says Piyush Goyal
  • India's crude steel production down in Oct.
  • Industry expects more bold reform & other measures
  • Less sugar production projected
  • Multi-country, multi-disciplinary operation targets illicit financial flows & money laundering

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast route between Moskow and Zibo launched
  • Multi-voltage installation for locomotive workshop
  • Arkas Line and Cnan Med join forces
  • Unitax expands its capacities
  • Time Matters is preferred supplier for Bosch
  • Emirates to increase Dhaka cargo capacity
  • East Midlands Gateway terminal on track for completion
  • Goodman offers logistics space in LA
  • Agnes Heftberger joins DVF's presiding board
  • K Line to manage offshore LNG-Bunkering in Singapore
  • Iberia to add IAD
  • Transuniverse Forwarding wins third Nitto award
  • Scannell Properties buys first real estate in Germany
  • Best practices for safety in container handling
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New semitrailer saves money
  • Caribbean focuses on peak season

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Carriers unveil rate hikes and surcharges ahead of CNY cargo rush
  • Another step to becoming 'a global integrator': Maersk in 4PL contract with Syngenta
  • As major lines move in on intra-Asia trades, regional carriers feel the pressure
  • Hawaiian Airlines Cargo builds in a holding pattern as it gets closer to JAL
  • Tiaca's brave new sustainable air cargo world... but will supply chain partners support?
  • Black Friday: a logistical nightmare that's bad for the environment
  • M&A radar: 3 targets for DSV Panalpina... why not 30? But only one stands out
  • Supply chain radar: Expeditors answers your questions. We translate, but you can thank the SEC

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • USACE completes Overton Lock and Dam dewatering
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has completed the dewatering of the John H. Overton Lock and Dam, located on the Red River, in Alexandria, La, at river mile
  • K Line to manage Singapore LNG bunkering vessel
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a ship management agreement covering the 7,500 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel under construction for Singapore's FueLNG Pte Ltd., which will operate the vessel and
  • Mobile ballast water treatment system available in Port of Hamburg
    German maritime waste specialist Jongen GmbH has taken delivery of a Damen InvaSave 300 mobile ballast water treatment system. Jongen provides waste oil, waste water, and the waste removal services for maritime
  • Wight Shipyard to build four ferries for Malta
    U.K. shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co. is continuing its success in the ferry sector, securing an order for four vessels for Malta's Captain Morgan Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Fortina Investments Ltd. The
  • CMS offers solution for low-sulfur fuel engine starting problems
    CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), is offering a retrofit solution for engine starting problems that may occur with less viscous low-sulfur fuels.

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Grey outlook and Christmas jeer
    Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week eyes up plenty of dark clouds on the horizon...
  • Perception is a key element in the autonomous discussion
    Several studies of the benefits of autonomous transportation have concluded that it is not enough to argue that controlling cost...
  • Nordic ports join forces in sustainable transport drive
    Port operators seek to share best practice in meeting UN sustainable development goals
  • Ports and terminals call for block exemption clarity
    The European Union framework is no longer up to the job, given the ever-increasing market concentration. Critics want to know...
  • China Merchants sells two VLCCs to Advantage Tankers
    Delivery of the ships is scheduled for early or middle December this year
  • South African operator rejects criticism of LNG
    The owner of South Africa's first LNG bunkering terminal has called into question the motives of those in the shipping...
  • Price spikes and delivery delays seen in Singapore ahead of IMO 2020
    There is confusion in the market as some tankers are loaded with LSFO at anchorages waiting on IMO 2020 arbitrage...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The outlook for 2020 and beyond
    This week, we're crunching the numbers and offering up a market forecast with Lloyd's List Intelligence's analytical oracle Christopher Pålsson...
  • UK maritime sector could benefit from OECD tax reforms
    Lord Mountevans highlighted some progress in the area of finance that was singled out as the one weak spot in...
  • Shipowners' Club seeks 5% rate rise
    'The board has applied a 5% general increase in premiums for all covers for 2020. This will be inclusive of any...
  • Ocean freight contract rates rise in November
    In what will offer a glimmer of hope for container lines, contract rates have moved in a positive direction this...
  • MPC Container Ships forecasts greater stability in charter market
    Despite a weak third quarter, boxship fleet owner says removal of tonnage from market and low supply growth will support...
  • Global trade continues to lose momentum
    Germany, China and the US all see contractions amid stagnating global economy
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping used to police sanctions, forum hears | Investor shuns Qatar newbuilding investment on governance concerns |...
  • The Interview: Tom Crowley
    The head of the US marine solutions, energy and logistics company Crowley Maritime says it shines most brightly when there's...
  • Drilling activities for shallow water jack-ups seen stronger in Malaysian market
    Velesto, on the other hand, expects rig utilisation rate to remain high in 2020 and expects to benefit from the...
  • CDB Leasing strikes $269m financing deal for two MSC boxships
    Chinese lessor will charter the pair to MSC-affiliated Conglomerate Maritime for 12 years

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • East-west spot rates rebound ahead of low-sulfur fuel surcharges
  • India's surcharge review threatens to squeeze container lines

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Shipowners face delays, higher costs for bunkering in Singapore pre-IMO 2020
    With bunker suppliers in need to clean tanks for new compliant fuel, shipowners are having a tougher time in getting prompt delivery of marine fuel
  • Tsuneishi forecasts newbuild promise - or a boom - in 2020
    Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co aims to secure about 50 newbuildings each year, based on the shipbuilding capacities at its three yards - its main facility in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) in the Philippines and Tsuneishi Zhoushan Shipbuilding in China. Company president Kenji Kawano has been candid about the group's performance so far this year, saying it had achie
  • Overseas presence gives Tsuneishi Shipbuilding scope to compete
    Hiroshima-based 'Tsuneishi factory' plays a critical role in research and development, training and vessel design for its satellite yards in China and the Philippines
  • Tanker owners need not lose sleep over extended Opec cut
    Rising supply from producers in the Atlantic basin means overall tonne-mile demand for crude tankers can hold firm in 2020
  • Cargo Day raises a record $1m for Mercy Ships
    Owners, charterers, brokers and traders dig deep in annual fund-raiser for medical charity
  • Imabari Shipbuilding and JMU to forge Japan yard mega-merger
    Share acquisition will signal start of part of new business pact between the two Japanese giants
  • Bimco: VLCC deliveries hit 'staggering' 43-year high
    Shipowners' organisation says 1976 was the last time big tanker fleet growth outstripped current levels - and it doesn't believe the hype about rates
  • Eimskip axes 55 workers and closes two offices
    Icelandic container line says cost-cutting measures having an effect on bottom line
  • NYK Line inks sustainability loan for $456m as UECC scores green finance
    Japanese owner says interest rate can be adjusted depending on social responsibility performance
  • Alios Bulkers moves into kamsarmax segment
    S Livanos-controlled Alios Bulkers has quietly moved into the kamsarmax bulker segment. The company has added the 81,000-dwt Atlantic Samurai (built 2019) and the 82,000-dwt Sanoyas-built Aquila Ocean (built 2018) to its website. The Greek shipowner's addition of the two Japanese-built vessels has not been reported. The Aquila Ocean is reportedly linked to Japanese lender Orix Corp and the At
  • Industry welcomes India's ratification of Hong Kong Convention
    India has formally acceded to the IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) Indian cabinet approves Hong Kong Convention ratification India on way to join Hong Kong Convention, official says Gopal Krishna, secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping, and Amitabh Kumar, India's director-general of shipping, deposited th
  • Singapore commission questions HHI-DSME merger plan
    Competition authority flags up fears focused on LNG carrier construction
  • AP Moller-Maersk wields axe with at least 100 jobs cut
    Hamburg Sud bears the brunt of staff cuts as Danish giant seeks efficiencies
  • Solstad sells DESS stake to Fredriksen as loss hits $109m
    Norwegian owner cuts debt in deal to pull out of well boat joint venture as financing talks continue
  • Jan De Nul secures green financing for new installation ship
    Belgian owner taps five-bank syndicate to fund powerful vessel ordered at CMHI Haimen
  • Cleaves revises tanker asset prices up again in 'peak' market
    Resale values have risen again due to strong fundamentals, analyst says
  • K Line rolls out alcohol-detecting app for crew
    Japanese owner cracking down on booze consumption with new kit
  • Fledgling Turkish outfit grows with Maersk tanker buy
    Newly created Turkish company Tankmarine Ship Management has notched up its first major ship acquisition, snapping up one of several tankers sold by Danish shipping giant Maersk Tankers. Clients of Istanbul-based Tankmarine have emerged as the new owners of the 37,200-dwt Maersk Erin (built 2004), which was reported sold in September for $9.35m. Some market sources believed at the time the Maers
  • Eastmed offloads oldest ship to growing Ukraine buyer
    Greece's Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (Eastmed) has sold its oldest and smallest bulker to a steadily growing Ukrainian handymax specialist. The 45,500-dwt handymax Glyfada (built 1995) fetched more than $4m in a sale in late November, several brokers reported. The ship, constructed by Tsuneishi Group's Tadotsu Shipbuilding, was by far the oldest unit in Thanassis Martinos-led Eastmed's mixed f
  • MPCC fixes 90% of scrubber-fitted ships on savings-sharing deals
    Oslo-listed boxship owner is well on the way to positioning the fleet for IMO 2020 deadline
  • Damen secures Timorese ropax order
    Timor-Leste government signs newbuilding deal with Dutch shipbuilder
  • Hunter needs no new equity as VLCCs start working
    Norwegian tanker group posts loss of $1.58m due to cancelled bank financing
  • CMV confirms purchase of Carnival Corp cruise duo
    UK-based cruise operator says it has bought both ships that were reported sold earlier this week
  • Icon Offshore sees losses halved compared to a year ago
    Malaysia's largest OSV firm has seen vessel utilization improve to 57.5% over last six months
  • Maersk Growth invests in Danish IoT start-up Onomondo
    Technology will improve ability to connect devices such as cranes, trucks, vessels and containers, says liner giant
  • Seven Islands buying spree extends to oldest Eletson, Ancora tankers
    Indian company's IMO 2020 product tanker play reaches $90m mark as it purchases two more units from Greeks
  • Gard creates London-based chief underwriting officer post
    P&I club said move reflects the importance of UK capital's place in insurance market

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
  • Down Under Trucking: hugely taxing time for truckers
    In this week's round-up of trucking stories from around Australia: truckers slugged by box terminal operators; truckers slugged by tax hikes; truckers slugged by safety...
  • Outbound tender rejections continue to climb through Thanksgiving
    This is the first time outbound tender rejections have remained above 6% for consecutive weeks since March 2019.
  • Daimler to lay off at least 10,000 workers worldwide
    Daimler AG announced that it has reached an agreement with employee representatives to trim its workforce by at least 10,000 workers.
  • Parking apps boost safety, productivity for female truckers
    Ellen Voie, the CEO of Women in Trucking, spoke on the issues that female truckers in particular face when they are looking for parking spots.
  • Today's Pickup: Portland considers 'risk bonds' against companies that operate fossil fuel plants
    Owners would have to prepay for estimated fuel spill cleanup costs.
  • Commentary: Amtrak vs. freight railroads. Shippers, you are impacted!
    Shippers need to take heed of the Congressional push to allow Amtrak to sue freight railroads over on-time performance.
  • Ontruck's strategic acquisition of Briver will help triple its revenue in 2019
    Spanish road freight startup Ontruck has acquired digital freight forwarding platform Briver, in an attempt to consolidate its market position in the Spanish region of...

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