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November 15, 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
  • First exit from Kyiv
  • A quicker intermodal option to and from Mexico
  • Softeon bolsters leadership team
  • Contargo: 15 e-trucks from Volvo
  • Bringing air cargo capacity back into West Africa
  • Leman takes over Swiss freight forwarder
  • King Willem-Alexander tours Duisport
  • Icao and Iaea to deepen cooperation
  • Ruth Wood, first woman to lead Mersey Maritime
  • Trans Montana locos for Green Cargo
  • DHL Express at Asia's crossroads
  • Yang Ming: profit amidst shipping slump
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Etihad Cargo launches IOR solution
  • Crowley names offshore wind veteran as VP
  • Autonomous truck integrated into daily business
  • MOL & Kyuden launch LNG ship "Reimei"
  • Linking up with Indonesia's e-commerce market
  • 70% more capacity compared to 2019

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • MSC joins new Asia-Europe GRI bid as contract talks loom
  • Flexport seals deal with WestJet to fill its Transpac freighters
  • Logistics firms unprepared for 'tsunami' of new emissions-reporting rules
  • DSV staff on the radar - from Panalpina to a painful cycle
  • Cape Town loses Maersk/CMA CGM call as carriers battle port delays
  • Mr Joy: All at sea
  • Putin nationalises box line Fesco and eyes NSR development
  • BNSF and JB Hunt target J-I-T volumes with new intermodal service
  • Karsten Obert to leave Rhenus at the end of the year
  • Katherine Barrios appointed chief customer officer at Xeneta

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • Key suppliers selected for world's first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel
    Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries have been selected by Glosten and Siemens Energy to provide the fuel cells and hydrogen storage system for what is slated to be the first hydrogen-hybrid
  • Casco Bay selects BHGI to design Maquoit II replacement
    Bristol, R.I., headquartered naval architect firm Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) reports that it has been selected by Casco Bay Lines (CBL), Portland, Me., to provide naval architecture and marine engineering services

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • cargo-partner to double capacity of its iLogistics Center in Slovakia
    The international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner officially launched the construction of the third warehouse hall at its iLogistics Center in Dunajská Streda in Slovakia. The expansion will almost double the storage capacity from the current 27,600 to 50,000 pallet spaces, while upon completion, cargo-partner will create 60 to 70 additional jobs at the new facility. The company ha
  • Two feeder ships fined in Bangladesh for violating flag rules
    Two feeder container ships, one operated by X-Press Feeders and the other by Straight Orient Lines (SOL), have been fined for loading cargo and completing voyages without securing waiver certificates from Bangladeshi authorities. The Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) has imposed fines on the operators violating rules under the Bangladesh Flag Vessels Protection Act 2019. The MMD fined the operat
  • Bolloré Logistics appoints new CEO for Middle East region
    Bolloré Logistics has announced that Jean-Baptiste Rambaud has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of Bolloré Logistics Middle East. Based in Dubai, he will work toward the development of the region. Jean-Baptiste Rambaud aims to launch new projects to drive the company's growth in several key sectors such as Aerospace, Healthcare, Luxury goods, and Food & Reefer. Jean-Baptiste Rambau
  • Europris chooses Maersk's low-carbon shipping option
    Norway-based Europris, retail company with more than 260 supermarkets and one of the largest importers of containerised goods from Asia into Norway, has chosen Maersk's ECO Delivery product aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from seaborne logistics. Maersk and Europris have a long-standing partnership in end-to-end logistics. With ECO Delivery Ocean, Maersk offers its customers the o
  • CMA CGM upgrades its Asia - Africa network
    French carrier CMA CGM announced the revamping of its services connecting Asia with West and South Africa, effective from the first week of December. CMA CGM's WAX service will now be dedicated to Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, with an enhanced fleet, while WAX3 service will continue to serve Togo and Nigeria. Additionally, the Shaka service will provide transshipment service to Cape Town via
  • COAST Autonomous and Nexxiot partner to improve port and rail yard operations
    COAST Autonomous, a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems for industrial applications, and Nexxiot, an Asset Intelligence solution provider, have formed a strategic alliance to increase logistics efficiency, security and safety. COAST's award-winning autonomous technology will be combined with Nexxiot's experience in digitalising shipping containers and railcars to optimi
  • Rates continue falling with capacity additions
    Transpacific rates came under more pressure last week as liner operators began adding capacity. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) on 10 November showed that Shanghai-US West Coast rates lost 12% to US$1,843/FEU, while Shanghai-US East Coast rates dipped by 3%, to US$2,354/FEU. Consultancy Linerlytica said, "Zim's re-introduction of its ZIM eCommerce Xpress (ZEX) in November came as
  • OOCL warns against fake software using its logo
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) warns about "suspicious investment software" that is using its logo without its authorization. "The software claims to offer high returns on investments. However, we have no connection or affiliation with this software or its developers, and we do not endorse or recommend it in any way," said OOCL in a statement. The company pointed out it does not offer any
  • Sirius/Neo Bossa service makes first call at Rio Brasil Terminal
    Rio Brasil Terminal (RBT), a business entity of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) operating in the Port of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, recently welcomed the first call of the Sirius/Neo Bossa service operated jointly by CMA CGM and Maersk. The arrival of the 9,000-TEU Maersk Lota, followed by the 10,000-TEU CMA CGM Columbia, marked the beginning of the weekly service at RBT. Th
  • Maersk reshuffles services in Far East - Africa network
    A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced several changes to its services between the Far East and Africa. The Danish carrier said the updated FEW (Far East-West Africa) services will provide improved connection, increased reliability, and shorter transit times, while a new Cape Town Express service will connect South Africa. The following new rotations for FEW2, FEW3, and FEW6 services will be effective

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • Arcadia Shipmanagement orders first newbuilds since 2015
    Greece's Arcadia Shipmanagement has been named as the owner behind a recent order for a pair of suezmax tankers in South Korea, marking its first newbuilds for around eight years. Shipbuilder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering revealed the order in an exchange announcement last week by an unnamed Liberia shipping company. According to brokers, ...
  • Standard Supply offloads PSV trio in $72m deal
    Norwegian OSV owner Standard Supply has sealed a deal to sell three of its large platform supply vessels for $72.2m. The deal, which will see Standard Viking, Standard Supplier and Standard Defender exit the fleet, is subject to certain conditions to be lifted within the end of November. The company said it expects gross proceeds ...
  • Aker Solutions awarded second Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind contract
    Aker Solutions has won another sizeable contract worth between $46m and $138m from Swedish utility Vattenfall for the Norfolk offshore wind zone development in the UK. The Norwegian energy services giant has this time secured work on the Norfolk Vanguard East following a limited notice to proceed contract for the Norfolk Vanguard West earlier this ...
  • Safe Bulkers sells oldest vessel as part of renewal strategy
    New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has entered into an agreement to sell the oldest vessel in its fleet. The company said that it sold the 2004 Japanese-built, 76,015-dwt panamax bulker at a gross sale price of $10.2m. Safe Bulkers did not reveal the buyer of the vessel but did state that it ...
  • Performance Shipping sheds 2007-built aframax for $39m
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to sell one of its tankers to an unaffiliated third party. The Nasdaq-listed firm said it sold the 2007-built, 115,915-dwt aframax tanker for a gross sale price of $39.3m. Delivery to the undisclosed buyer is scheduled for December 2023. Following the sale, the company ...
  • BW LPG sells 2008-built VLGC for $64m
    VLGC owner BW LPG has confirmed the sale of its fifteen-year-old for around $64m in a strong secondhand market. The 82,383 cu m ship is expected to deliver to an undisclosed owner in the first quarter of 2024. Brokers had earlier linked the ship to a UAE buyer in a deal worth about $65m. The ...
  • Star Bulk ships out vintage tonnage
    Greek dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers has revealed a series of sales of older vessels. The Petros Pappas-led owner and operator of around 120 ships has agreed to offload five ships built between 2003 and 2012 for $72.5m. The Nasdaq-listed company has sold and already delivered the 2003-built supramax Star Zeta to an unnamed ...
  • China Merchants splashes over $500m on eight newbuilds
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has added eight newbuilds to its orderbook in a deal worth around $508m. The diversified shipping arm of China Merchants Group will be adding four methanol dual-fuel car carriers and a pair of kamsarmax bulkers and multipurpose carriers each. The deal for four car carriers is an option called at ...
  • Sea World Management taps Guns N' Roses for latest ship name
    Monaco's Sea World Management has delved into the 1980s American rock music scene for the name of its latest ship. Sea World Management's first tanker purchase in years has seen a ship rechristened , the name of one of the most famous songs by Guns N' Roses, which featured on their 1987 debut album, Appetite ...
  • CII alternative pitched by Danish Ship Finance
    Danish Ship Finance has issued its latest biannual markets report in which it has called for the International Maritime Organization's Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) to be replaced with a voyage index that shows carbon intensity per voyage to allow performance to be evaluated and optimised. The voyage index would be powered by a global terminal ...
  • MOL and K Line press ahead with liquefied CO2 carrier plans
    Japanese shipowners Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) have teamed with local utility Kansai Electric Power Co (KEPCO) to conduct feasibility research on the design of a liquefied CO2 carrier at shipyards in Japan and overseas. Leading shipbuilders in Japan have joined forces to design a liquified CO2 carrier, with the ...
  • Chevron restarts Tamar gas production after Gaza war stoppage
    US oil and gas company Chevron has resumed the supply of natural gas from the offshore Tamar field, over a month after it was ordered by Israel to stop production due to escalating conflicts in the region. Chevron restarted supply from the field and said that Israeli authorities instructed the US company to resume operations ...
  • Fincantieri to develop shipyard at Ancona
    A shipyard is to be built at the port of Ancona on the Italian Adriatic coast. The yard, which will focus on newbuilds and repair, will be controlled by the local port authority and Fincantieri, Italy's top shipbuilder. In total, EUR80m ($86m) has been earmarked for the project, split 50:50 between the two partners. The ...
  • Naftomar orders world's largest ammonia carriers
    Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilder formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has won an order from Greece's Naftomar worth $496m for four very large ammonia carriers. The 93,000 cu m vessels will deliver by the first half of 2027 and the newbuilds can switch to using ammonia as fuel at a later ...
  • New dry bulk index launches
    Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched the first new dry bulk composite index in more than three decades to be priced in dollars per day, reflecting the freight paid for hauling various commodities across 35 major routes where capesize, panamax, kamsarmax, ultramax and supramax ships ply. With the new Platts Dry Index, ...
  • It's time to bunker down on AI
    Ami Daniel, CEO of Windward, writes for Splash today on the next revolution to take place in bunkering. Marine bunkering - the act of refuelling large ships in either port or at sea - is one of the fundamental anchors of the maritime world. Already valued at $150.7bn globally, the bunker fuel market is projected ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • Panama Canal restrictions could add weeks to Navigator Gas' voyages
    Navigator Gas, the largest owner of handysize gas carriers, reports another robust quarter on a strong petrochemical market. It says...
  • Seanergy eyes 'best fundamentals' for capesizes in three decades
    Nasdaq-listed owner is projecting a significant increase in average rates for its fleet for the fourth quarter
  • Oil demand growth to ease in 2024, IEA says
    The IEA estimates slowing oil demand growth in 2024, as the agency expects the pandemic recovery's impact to dissipate and...
  • Platts challenges Baltic Exchange with new dry bulk indices
    The index weighting is calculated using tonne-miles, by multiplying the volume of cargo moved in metric tonnes by distance travelled...
  • Star Bulk optimistic about market despite profit dip
    Revenues fall by 39% despite fact that company's ships easily outperformed the market
  • West weighs in with P&I rate hike
    International Group affiliate to increase premiums at the upper end of going rate
  • Webinar: Is shipping's zero carbon transition back on track? Register now
    Join us for the latest Lloyd's List webinar, taking place on Thursday, 16th November at 2pm GMT, to hear the...
  • Danaos launches new $100m buyback and hikes dividend
    Results have yet to show impact of diversification into dry bulk, but Danaos will seek to 'opportunistically' expand bulker presence...
  • HHLA volumes continue to retreat
    European demand remains anaemic in the face of inflation and higher interest rates. Storage revenues are down now that congestion...
  • OSG's Sam Norton to optimise his Jones Act tankers rather than build new ones
    With prices for newbuilding Jones Act tankers estimated at more than $200m, Overseas Shipholding Group chief Sam Norton believes optimising...
  • Daily Briefing
    Türkiye shipmanager Unic takes on nine Gatik tankers shipping Russian oil | US Treasury said to target 30 shipmanagers over...
  • Naftomar adds to growing global ammonia carrier orderbook with $500m newbuild contract
    Naftomar Shipping & Trading joins Avance Gas, Brave Maritime, Eastern Pacific and Exmar in placing orders for combined LPG and...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • Rate spread between US East-West coasts erodes amid shifts in volume, sourcing
    The long-standing spread, typically around $1,000, is now half that as volume growth returns to West Coast ports and shippers increasingly tap into Southeast Asia manufacturing.
  • GPA invests $262 million to upgrade Brunswick's ro/ro facilities
    GPA's ability to handle growing volumes has attracted the likes of Rivian and Hyundai, both planting roots in Georgia to export vehicles from new facilities through Brunswick.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • Tufton investment chief Paulo Almeida departs as former TMS man steps in
    London-listed outfit says CIO wants to spend more time with family and part-time interests
  • Seanergy posts loss but is 'encouraged' by low inventories and higher demand
    New York-listed bulker owner continues $0.025 dividend despite ending up in the red for third quarter
  • Poland's Gaz-System 'just one step away' from inking FSRU charter
    Energy company confirms shortlisted final two are BW LNG and Mitsui OSK Lines
  • Transmed scores top-dollar price for capesize fresh from the shipyard
    ArcelorMittal's shipping unit linked to the purchase of one of the most modern capesizes on the water
  • Seven arrested as UK Serious Fraud Office opens probe into Axiom Ince
    UK white-collar crime agency has been investigating the misuse of $82m in collapsed law firm's client funds
  • Performance Shipping pockets profit from sale of oldest aframax tanker
    Values for 15-year-old aframaxes hold ground gained from war in Ukraine
  • Seven ex-Axiom Ince staff arrested in raid by UK Serious Fraud Office
    UK white-collar crime agency has been investigating the misuse of $82m in collapsed law firm's client funds
  • MOL working with charterer Kepco to develop CO2 carrier design
    Japanese giants examining the optimal size for newbuildings
  • Satcoms upheaval: Can Elon Musk sprinkle his stardust on shipping?
    Starlink has 5,000-plus satellites in orbit, more than 7,000 vessels use it and it could soon be ubiquitous
  • Norwegian retailer Europris goes for green shipments with Maersk
    More cargo owners are opting for low-emission transport ahead of EU ETS deadline
  • USTC's Uni-Tankers achieving emission reductions of up to 15%
    Co-owner Mia Ostergaard Rechnitzer unveils Danish group's second sustainability report
  • Ukraine ship corridor loses steam after deadly missile strike on Odesa
    Rising risk perception and insurance costs put a dent in the beleaguered Black Sea trade
  • Coming to America: question marks over whether Okeanis will trade higher in New York
    Analysts say dual listing will boost stock liquidity, but pricing is uncertain
  • Russian shipping costs rose after US price cap action
    IEA says Russian volumes and revenues were barely changed in October despite US targeting ships for the first time
  • Naftomar orders four very large ammonia carriers at Hanwha Ocean
    Greek owner is paying $125m each for dual-fuel vessels
  • Low-profile Valloeby Shipping said to be cashing in on tanker trio
    Malta-based owner reported to have outperformed market valuations by selling former Sea Tankers vessels
  • Oil demand rising as US barrels flow amid volatility
    IEA upgrades forecast for global demand backed by China's petrochemical sector
  • Evalend Shipping linked to LNG carrier duo at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek owner appears to be doubling up on LNG vessels after recent break into sector
  • Tanker sales keep profit growing at Petros Panagiotidis-led Toro Corp
    Castor Maritime spin-off logs lower revenue due to smaller fleet, but markets 'robust'
  • Navigator expects better profit over winter after record third-quarter earnings
    LPG carrier owner says spot activity will rise, pushing time charter rates up
  • 20-year-old Sinokor LNG steamship 'pushed' for sale like the 'hottest thing on the planet'
    South Korean owner is scheduled to take delivery of first LNG carrier newbuilding in 2024
  • Braemar poised to publish results and hopes to resume share trading
    Bosses plan roadshow as company finalises financial reports following probe into legacy deals
  • Naftomar inks four very large ammonia carriers at Hanwha Ocean
    Greek owner is paying $125m each for the 93,000-cbm ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers
  • Danaos adjusted earnings slip just below analyst expectations amid container market challenges
    New York-listed owner still provides shareholder dividend, confirms purchase of Sinokor capesize duo
  • Safer shipping? Hill Dickinson's Peter Jackson mulls the huge changes over his 40-year career
    Outgoing CEO has seen a shift towards transactional law over the decades
  • India leads the way as Unifleet ethylene carrier and MSC boxship scrapped
    Prices see some positive - but likely temporary - movement upwards
  • Star Bulk revs up fleet renewal with spate of orders and ship sales
    Giant US-listed bulker owner returns to Chinese shipyards to ink up to four fuel-efficient kamsarmaxes
  • Squire Patton Boogs raids Ince to boost Hong Kong team
    Law firm says latest recruits will enable it to provide increased depth and strength to its client base
  • Seatrium plays down impact from US offshore wind troubles
    Singapore-listed offshore yard group said it is unaffected as it is paid based on project milestones
  • Danaos adjusted earnings slip just below expectations as charter rates fall
    New York-listed owner still provides shareholder dividend

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • ATI cargo pilots give union power to call a strike
    Cargo pilots at Air Transport International are frustrated by the pace of negotiations for a labor deal and ready to go on strike.
  • New logistics terminal opens along Texas Gulf Coast
    Project freight forwarder deugro has opened a container terminal in Baytown, Texas, along the Houston Ship Channel.

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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.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
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
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
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