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Exim India web site
APRIL 24, 2023
  • Pristine Logistics inaugurates India's first Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at New Rewari
  • Major Ports handle highest ever cargo at 795 MT in FY23
  • Amendments under Interest Equalisation Scheme in respect of UIN
  • Secondhand crude tanker values at a high
  • Inaugural run of double stack train from ICD Dadri to Mundra Port through WDFC
  • Container Control Programme highlights success in preventing exploitation of the global trade supply chain
  • Allcargo Group introduces libraries in rural schools to cultivate culture of reading
  • Operational Data of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited for the Quarter & Financial Year ended 31st March 2023
  • Railways slashes RoRo freight rates on DFCs
  • HMM to conduct field tests of onboard carbon capture system for containerships
  • ZIM names two 15,000 TEU LNG-powered vessels
  • Centre urged to support Cochin Port dredging expenses
  • One year after the merger, Port of Antwerp-Bruges looks back, as well as forward, with satisfaction
  • Customs (Waiver of Interest) Third Order, 2023
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  • NHAI to develop 10,000 km of digital highways
  • Sharp spike in edible oil imports during Nov.-March
  • Dhamra Port issues corrected Berthing Policy & Tariff Structure
  • Revised Scale of Rates to be applicable for vessels calling at Visakhapatnam Port
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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 24, 2023
  • A new energy gateway
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  • A tool to assess the benefits of railfreight
  • GXO hires Rafael Gutiérrez de Mesa
  • Hapag-Lloyd buys 40% of Baxi terminal operator
  • Step by step to a greener fleet
  • Take-over and extension on Portuguese ground
  • Chapman Freeborn picks Lloyd D'Souza
  • CPB seizes more than 100 airsoft rifles
  • Transport network continues to grow
  • 33 robots to automate warehouse
  • Positive outlook for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
  • Quantron gains new chairman and investor
  • Selling trucks at a price per kilometre
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  • Another option on the China-Russia-Belarus route
  • Tower Cold Chain inks deal with Saudia Cargo
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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 21, 2023
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  • US trucking still on a bumpy road - but 'freight demand will return'
  • WiseTech rides the M&A wave setting new record
  • French disputes unlikely to increase river Rhine cargo backlog
  • Dutch government in 'shocking' attack on Schiphol
  • TS Lines offloads more feeder vessels in 'fleet streamlining'
  • FMC sets the 'pizza test' with release of MTDI report
  • C$22m stolen from cargo terminal at Toronto airport
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Marine Log web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • BV and Kongsberg in digitalized machinery maintenance advance
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    Start-up Canadian operator Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC) has made a lot of progress since last November when it first made public its plans to launch a foot-ferry service linking Nanaimo, on

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Container News web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • CN Photo Project: The Picture of the Week
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    China's Xiamen Port will spend US$1.71 billion to build four new container ship berths to increase its annual handling capacity by 4.26 million TEU. Located along a 1.86km coastline in the port's Xiang'an area, the deepwater berths can take two 20,000 TEU vessels, one 15,000 TEU boxship, one 10,000 TEU vessel and one 5,000 TEU container ship simultaneously. Currently, berths in the Xiang'an area
  • SC Ports handled over 190,000 TEUs in March
    South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) handled 193,085 TEUs and 107,084 pier containers in March, processing 15,692 vehicles. In the last month, SC Ports also honoured the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon by handling a record amount of containers at the rail-served inland port. With almost 4,300 containers handled, March was the biggest month in Inland Port Dillon's history. This is a 16% inc
  • Government of Canada approves Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
    The government of Canada has approved the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, according to which new land and a new three-berth marine container terminal will be built in the Port of Vancouver near existing port terminals at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia. The project is expected to deliver an additional 2.4 million TEUs of container capacity, increasing Canada's west coast box capacity by
  • PSA Panama receives new equipment from Konecranes
    PSA Panama has received three Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes from Konecranes in the first order from the terminal to the Finnish port equipment manufacturer. The RTG cranes will enhance the terminal's container handling equipment fleet, which presently includes 12 RTG cranes and 12 Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes to accommodate PSA Panama's growing container traffic. The new RTGs are diesel-el
  • APM Terminals Quetzal saw largest boxship to ever berth in Guatemala
    APM Terminals Quetzal in Guatemala handled the largest container ship to ever call at a country's terminal, the 13,248 TEU vessel Wan Hai A01. Earlier this month, the new panamax boxship, which was built in 2023 and is 336 metres long, 51 metres wide, and has a maximum draught of 15.1 metres, berthed in Guatemala's APM Terminals Quetzal, marking a new era in the country's history. According to th
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  • ONE strengthens Singapore-Philippines connection
    Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced it will change the port rotation of the Philippines Express 2 (PHX2) service. ONE said that the updated port rotation will be Singapore - Manila (North Philippines) - Cebu (Philippines) - Singapore. The ocean carrier noted that the service will have a bi-weekly frequency. The new rotation will begin on 22 April. ONE said that after the changes

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Splash web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • HST Marine seals long-term fixture with Otary
    UK-based offshore vessel owner and operator HST Marine has extended its collaboration with the Belgian renewables joint venture Otary for one of its fast crew supply vessels. The Purus Wind company said its will be continuing on its current site with Otary on a long-term commitment in the North Sea. As part of the deal, ...
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    Dutch-Belgian consortium HSI consisting of HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders and Iv-Offshore & Energy has secured an EPCI (engineering, procurement, construction, installation) platform contract from German transmission system operator 50Hertz for the Gennaker wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The deal with an undisclosed value comprises Gennaker 1 (West) and 2 (East) and also includes ...
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  • Progress made in US west coast dockworker discussions
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    A first shipment of independently-certified low-carbon ammonia has arrived in Japan for use as fuel in power generation. The shipment is the result of a successful multiparty collaboration across the low-carbon ammonia value chain. The ammonia was produced by SABIC Agri-Nutrients with feedstock from Aramco, and sold by Aramco Trading Company to the Fuji Oil ...
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    The rise of digitalisation ought to be a boon for managers, according to Splash's in-depth survey carried in our brand-new 68-page special on the sector. Speaking with Manish Singh, a long standing proponent for consolidation and change within the shipmanagement sector and now leading a boutique maritime investment and M&A advisory firm, he argues that ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • Shifty shades of grey: The different risk profiles of the dark fleet explained
    Lloyd's List unpacks the difference between the 450-plus tankers it defines as belonging to the dark fleet
  • Banks learnt sanctions diligence the hard way. Shipowners don't have to
    Sanctions efforts have so far been unrolled more by way of moral suasion and threatened consequences rather than active enforcement...
  • Sanctions enforcement looms, but industry compliance challenge remains
    Regulators appear to be gearing up for an enforcement campaign, following an unprecedented influx of sanctions targeting Russia
  • UK soon to deliver on training modernisation programme
    MNTB director Kathryn Nielson believes many seafarer trainers are watching the UK's initiative. Collaboration, both across the industry and between...
  • BHP reaffirms positive outlook for commodity demand
    The miner has reaffirmed its view, as China's economic rebound and solid momentum in India's steel-making growth helps to offset...
  • Price cap compliance needs more than basic vessel-tracking tools
    Deceptive practices may have caused US persons to inadvertently provide covered services to vessels carrying oil sold above the price...
  • Potential buyers emerge for Ince
    Prestigious shipping law firm may live on after going into administration for second time in recent weeks
  • Shifting trade patterns show influence of geopolitics
    China still dominates as the engine of global trade. But there are signs that geopolitical tensions and the desire for...
  • MOL sets out new zero emissions road map with $5bn investment plan
    Company plans to invest $4.9bn in environmental projects over three years
  • Chinese port halts resuming crew Covid testing after backlash
    The new requirement appears to have been suspended amid complaints from shipping firms
  • More provision needed for female seafarers
    To retain and attract female seafarers, companies and welfare support centres need to make some adjustments
  • St Kitts and Nevis deflags 36 tankers owned by biggest dark fleet owner
    Mystery shipowner built up a fleet worth $1.5bn from scratch in 18 months
  • Gram Car Carriers not concerned by large PCTC orderbook
    Continued growth in Chinese exports is driving increased seaborne volumes and average transport distances, which are creating capacity constraints and...
  • Tentative agreement reached on 'key issues' in US dockworkers' talks
    Progress in the coastwide talks comes as employers say labour disruptions persist in the ports of Los Angeles and Long...
  • Second person charged in US sanctions evasion case
    Prosecutors charge Belarus national with conspiring to violate and evade US sanctions
  • Daily Briefing
    Russia to boost grain shipments from illegally occupied port in Sea of Azov | Shell's former shipping chief says safety...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • Schneider-CPKC strike surprise deal on Mexico-US intermodal service
    Schneider National has inked a multiyear partnership with CPKC on intermodal service between Mexico and the US Midwest, a move that will provide new options for shippers seeking a single train to move their north-south freight.
  • Breakbulk23: BIMCO executive wants cargo data added to CII carbon ratings
    BIMCO's head of Americas called for changes to the Carbon Intensity Indicator that would make the new regulation from the International Maritime Organization "fit for purpose."
  • Planned Vancouver mega-container terminal wins environmental clearance
    Vancouver's proposed Robert Banks Terminal 2 cleared a major federal environmental hurdle this week, putting the focus on who will construct and build the facility with a planned annual capacity of 2.4 million TEU.
  • A's land buy in Las Vegas ends talk of Howard Terminal ballpark in Oakland
    Foes of the Oakland stadium plan said building at the 55-acre terminal site would disrupt the flow of traffic in and out of the port and create a security risk.
  • Trans-Atlantic westbound demand fell sharply in March amid rate decline
    An abundance of trans-Atlantic capacity and improving schedule reliability through the first quarter has been accompanied by a steep drop in volume, with rates falling steadily since the New Year.
  • Trans-Pacific carriers prepare hefty new GRIs on top of April increase
    The stickiness of the mid-April rate increase suggests that the first green shoots of US demand are beginning to emerge on the trans-Pacific.
  • UPDATE: ILWU says has tentative deal with PMA on 'key issues,' but withholds details
    The ILWU statement comes even as Local 13 continued to engage in job action this week that has been slowing cargo handling at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • Capesize bulkers have 'positive end to the week' as China reels in Australian iron ore
    Spot rates for smaller bulkers also improved later in week but were less volatile
  • Samsung Electronics strikes again with complaint against SM Line over 'staggering' fees
    After case against Zim, South Korean consumer tech giant takes second liner operator to Federal Maritime Commission over detention and demurrage charge
  • Pacific Maritime Association accuses West Coast dockworkers of further port disruptions
    Both parties say that talks for new labour contract are moving forward
  • Rockin' the boat on the Bodil Knutsen
    Set the volume to max and check out shuttle tanker crew's Easter 'project'
  • Brokers and buyers bemoan 'miserable' ship supply as scrap candidates sit idle
    Old problems with letters of credit resurface in Bangladesh and Pakistan
  • €150m of cocaine found in Greek bulker's sea chest off Venice
    Hull inspection of Laskaridis vessel results in big narcotics discovery
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    Tokens for emissions cuts allows shipping companies to allocate costs of costlier fuels to new clients, 123Carbon founder says
  • Editor's Selection: Russia port in the eye of price cap storm and Ince's demise detailed
    TradeWinds highlights some of the biggest and best stories of the week
  • China picks up Russian oil imports as price cap controversy rages
    Russia outpaced Saudi Arabia in sending oil to China, government figures show
  • SFL cashes in on oldest suezmax to bank $6.4m profit
    2010-built Everbright has gained in value by $15m over the last year
  • Matson expects much lower first-quarter profit absent of pandemic-driven demand
    Operator expects operating income for ocean transportation sector to be mere fraction compared to a year earlier
  • Arbitration now only route open for GTT and yards on any licence-assistance split
    No approach to date from South Korean shipbuilders following Supreme Court ruling, GTT boss says
  • Capital Maritime and Maran Tankers opt for LNG duel-fuelled suezmaxes in huge newbuilding haul
    Greek duo pencil in mirrored deals for up to 16 ships at Chinese yard
  • Shipping newcomer Quantum Global linked to five former Hafnia tankers
    Ties emerge between single-ship owning companies and director of Dubai-headquartered oil trader
  • Shipowners prepare for multi-fuel future in race to decarbonise
    Survey suggests fuel oil will still have the biggest share of fuel use by 2050
  • Arbitration now only route open for GTT and yards on any license-assistance split
    No approach to date from South Korean shipbuilders following Supreme Court ruling, GTT CEO says
  • BW LPG completing 'streamlining' process with domicile switch to Singapore
    VLGC owner says move will finish what it started in 2019 with its shipowning companies
  • The last voyages of the Orion V: Cattle, cocaine and a scrap yard's torch
    Vessel detained in drugs bust in the Canary Islands continues to Middle East to deliver cattle before meeting its end in Turkey's ship-recycling hub
  • Last livestock carrier leaves New Zealand as export ban kicks in
    Agriculture minister says long sea journeys result in unavoidable animal welfare challenges
  • Norway's Grieg reveals hidden profits from conventional bulk exit
    Grieg Maritime funds a strategic reorientation with windfall dry bulk rates and reports previously unknown profits
  • Siem Offshore wants to lead consolidation drive to meet charterers' emission demands
    Norwegian owner spies opportunities in expanding oil, gas and renewables markets
  • LNG orders roll in for GTT in first quarter with company bullish on 2023-2024
    Chief executive Philippe Berterottiere slams methanol as 'bad solution' as an alternative fuel
  • Filipino seafarer falls to his death on Equinox bulker in Greece
    Incident occurred on supramax docked at ONEX Neorion Shipyards
  • MOL lines up $485m in green investment as first step in zero carbon road map
    Japanese shipping giant has outlined exactly how it will become carbon neutral by 2050
  • Gram Car Carriers wins interest rate cut from banks in booming markets
    Norwegian owner's break-even rate reduced further as freight earnings set to rise
  • MSC's Soren Toft warns shippers will bear the cost of Europe's carbon levy
    Liner boss urges wider collaboration on decarbonisation
  • Keppel happy to switch 'volatile' offshore market for steady returns
    Former Singapore offshore giant sees itself increasingly as an asset manager under its Vision 2030 plan
  • Is China set for the great container ship reset over the next decade?
    Manufacturers and carriers are reassessing their strategy of the past quarter-century, reducing their reliance on Chinese supply chains. This diversification could be about to shake up the liner trades

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American Shipper web site
APRIL 21, 2023
  • Mystery surrounds $15M valuables theft at Toronto airport
    A shipment of gold and other values was pilfered at the Toronto airport in Canada this week and police have few leads so far.
  • For WestJet Cargo, it's finally go time
    WestJet can't catch a break when it comes to starting its new cargo airline. Service began Thursday but could shut down in less than a month if pilots go on strike.

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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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