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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
  • Worldtron Logistics International celebrates Founders Day
  • Inter-ministerial meeting takes key decisions to address rising freight costs, shipping delays, shortage & non-availability of containers, congestion at ports among issues faced by exporters
  • India on track to become 3rd largest economy by FY31: S&P
  • Two mega shipbuilding parks by 2030
  • Augmentation work at BPCL Liquid Cargo Terminal
  • Maximum permissible drafts at Karaikal Port revised
  • Revised tariff at JSW Jaigarh Port
  • Carriers warn of surcharges, congestion due to impending ILA strike
  • DPA oil jetty work in abeyance
  • India, S. Korea begin sharing BL electronically with Customs
  • Port calls in the Red Sea plummet due to attacks
  • DGFT notifies interest subvention for MSMEs
  • DBGT announces landmark achievement in maritime connectivity
  • Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal sets new cargo handling record of 47,910 metric tonnes
  • TVS ILP debuts in Kerala with state-of-the-art industrial park in Kochi
  • NISAA conducts 39th AGM
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (20 September 2024)

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
  • Swiss forwarder pioneers autonomous driving
  • "AAL Houston" joins super B-class fleet
  • Air France-KLM extends contracts in North America
  • A new green truck in Australia
  • Refreshing the e-truck fleet
  • Spliethoff Group to operate over 140 vessels
  • ACS team takes on Three Peaks Challenge
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • EUR 9 million hub in Neu-Ulm
  • High-horsepower hydrogen finishes first test
  • WEC Lines launches Hamburg-Portugal service
  • Satair expands in Hamburg
  • Mousset-Jetransporte initiates reorganisation

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Air charter market braced for very busy Q4, and prices are rising
  • Spot rate decline slows, but prices for some long-term ocean contracts soar
  • Germany AG in disarray - 'DSV vs CVC' not over yet
  • FedEx bets on rate hikes being accepted, despite tough market headwinds
  • Seko Logistics refinances after being hit by 'freight recession'
  • 'Worn out' by gloomy FedEx
  • Chinese coastal box ships set course for Russia and Red Sea trades
  • Demurrage income driving carriers into 'hurry-up-and-wait' scenario
  • SpiceJet CFO Kirankumar Koteshwar joins UK's Air One group
  • Call for consistency in ocean shipping emissions calculation
  • Paul Dale promoted to COO at Forth Ports; CFO/CCO Carole Cran steps down
  • Colin Eeles joins Kerry Logistics as business development director

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • VIDEO: WSF reports progress on Wenatchee electrification
    After one year at Vigor shipyard, work to modernize the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Jumbo Mark II ferry Wenatchee is progressing, including the necessary and long-planned upgrade to its aging propulsion system
  • Gulf LNG Tugs orders four RApport 2800 tugs
    Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC has announced the acquisition of four cutting-edge, high-horsepower tugboats designed for the Port Arthur LNG export facility in Texas. These Low Emission (LEV) RApport 2800
  • NTSB releases report on $5M bulker Sirocco breakaway
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the March 27, 2023, incident in which the 751-foot long bulk carrier Sirocco broke free from its moorings at the Convent Marine

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • COSCO SHIPPING unveils two vessels for QatarEnergy's Gas Expansion Project
    On 10 September, a naming ceremony took place on Changxing Island, Shanghai, for two vessels - Rex Tillerson and Umm Ghuwailina - both part of QatarEnergy's LNG transportation project. The construction contract for seven 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers was awarded in 2022 to a partnership between COSCO SHIPPING LNG Investment (Shanghai), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Energy, and Mitsui O.S.K. L
  • Maersk withdraws peak season surcharge from China to Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
    Maersk has decided to remove the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for both dry and reefer cargo departing from all ports in China and destined for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. The Danish ocean carrier will withdraw the following peak season surcharge from 1 October 2024. Origin Destination Effective Dates Container Type Currency New tariff levels All China Ports, Including Hong Kong Ind
  • MSC updates European service network
    The world's largest box line MSC has decided to make adjustments to its European service network, according to DynaLiners. The Swiss/Italian ocean carrier has trimmed its West Mediterranean to Red Sea service by removing France's Marseilles port and Spain's Barcelona port from the port rotation and adding Egypt's Alexandria port. The updated port rotation now includes Valencia (Spain), Gioia Taur
  • Ocean carriers change Middle East - Indian Subcontinent services
    CStar, CU Lines and UGL have expanded their cooperative efforts, forming a joint service known as the IMR, which CStar brands as MER1. This service has been enhanced to a weekly schedule, covering key ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Djibouti, Jeddah, and Aden, before looping back to Nhava Sheva. Additionally, MSC has adjusted its Upper Gulf Express service by removing UAE's Jebel
  • India's drive to rein in container shipping charges faces hurdles as volatility persists
    Indian government leaders have promised exporters some notable proactive steps to ease their supply chain pain points, but industry stakeholders remain sceptical about their winnability and value proposition amid multiple challenges. At a high-level stakeholder meeting held on 19 September to address exporter concerns, officials agreed to extend relief in the form of longer free times for empty c
  • Valenciaport sees surge in August exports
    The Valencia Port Authority's Statistical Bulletin for August shows a notable rise in Spanish exports through Valenciaport. This growth is driven by both containerised goods, which increased by 18.85%, and non-containerised and bulk goods, which rose by 4.73%. Among the containerised exports, wood and cork saw a sharp increase of 85%, while beverages grew by 25% and foodstuffs by 23.7%. For non-c
  • Central European floods cause operational disruptions and delays
    The severe flooding in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic has affected the transport network's local infrastructure, including container facilities. German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced the flooding has already affected its container depots, which may result in operational delays in the affected regions. "Whilst we continue to accept your bookings for the coming weeks, we ask for
  • What Is a B2B SaaS Marketing Agency?
    A B2B SaaS marketing agency helps a B2B (business-to-business) company to acquire Software-as-a-Service and become a B2B SaaS company. So, why do you need to convert your B2B company to a B2B SaaS company? This is because if your company is failing to meet the desirable conversion rates, then you should reconsider your lead generation and marketing strategies. A SaaS company can utilize cloud-bas
  • Box lines adjust intra-Far East/Australasia services
    CNC Line is set to enhance its role from a slot operator to a vessel provider on CoscoSL's NP1 service at the end of September, according to DynaLiners. This upgraded service, branded as RNM by CNC, will deploy two 1,700 TEU vessels, maintaining a route that includes Singapore, Subic Bay, and Manila. Additionally, Sinotrans (SinoLines) has launched a new service, the Shantou Philippines Service 1
  • AAL Shipping receives third Super B-Class multipurpose heavy lift vessel
    AAL Shipping (AAL) has received AAL Houston, the third vessel in its eight-ship, third-generation Super B-Class newbuilding fleet. This 32,000 dwt dual-fuel multipurpose heavy lift carrier prepares for its maiden voyage. Named after AAL's operations hub in the Americas, the vessel was formally christened at a ceremony held at the CSSC Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China, on 12 September
  • How to Analyze Shipping Stock Trends: A Beginner's Guide to Reading Stock Charts
    Understanding stock charts is essential for anyone interested in investing in the shipping industry. Stock charts provide a visual representation of price movements over time, helping investors spot trends, identify key moments, and make more informed decisions. For beginners, though, reading these charts can feel intimidating. This guide will break down the basics, from the types of stock charts
  • Port of Sihanoukville launches new 450,000 TEU terminal
    Cambodia's port of Sihanoukville has inaugurated its new 450,000 TEU container berth, according to DynaLiners. The cost of constructing the new 253-metre long and 10.4-metre depth berth was US$37.5 million. The port of Sihanoukville will now have a container capacity of 1 million TEUs. The port aims to further expand this capacity, as it is developing a new deep-water container terminal. The upco
  • MOL invests in HIF Global
    HIF Global has announced a new investment from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), an international shipping company, to support the expansion of its e-fuel projects across the United States, Australia, Chile and Uruguay. MOL is the third Japanese entity to invest in HIF Global this year, following a May announcement from Japanese energy company Idemitsu Kosan, and a prior investment by the Japan Organiza
  • New box terminal in Duisburg opens new opportunities
    As a new container terminal opened at the Duisburg port , Container News attempted to evaluate the strategic environment and the tactics of the German port. The data process noted a notable systemic simultaneous decline in shipping connectivity across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This could be related to broader economic downturns, shifts in global trade routes, or possibly regulatory c
  • Could East and Gulf Coast port strike result in banana shortage?
    Furniture, bananas and motor vehicle parts could be the top containerized commodities that would be affected by a potential labor strike at the United States East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to US Census Bureau data. The top three containerized goods processed by East Coast and Gulf Coast ports year to date have included nearly 2.5 million metric tons of furniture, followed by 2.2 milli
  • How to Create Seamless Video Tutorials with Online Editors
    Video tutorials have become a crucial medium for conveying information, whether for educational purposes, marketing, or product demonstrations. Viewers expect a smooth, engaging experience that helps them quickly grasp the concepts being presented. The key to achieving this is seamless editing, which ensures the tutorial flows logically and captivates the audience. With advancements in technology
  • AD Ports Group signs agreements with UAE banks
    AD Ports Group has entered into agreements with two UAE banks to refinance its existing US$2.25 billion syndicated loan on more favourable terms. This refinancing is expected to help the Group save up to US$12 million in finance costs over the next 12 months. The new financing arrangements will provide the Group with increased flexibility to strategically time its return to the debt capital marke
  • OSRL supports ammonia transfers for Pilbara region bunkering
    Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) played a key role in supporting a recent ammonia ship-to-ship transfer pilot, a collaboration between the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), Pilbara Ports, and Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA). Conducted at the Port of Dampier in Western Australia's Pilbara region, this groundbreaking operation marks a significant step toward establishing Pilbara as a gre

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Sinokor sells veteran LNG carrier for scrap
    South Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine has offloaded one of its aged LNG carriers for recycling - the third ship in this sector to be scrapped this year. Brokers said the nearly 45-year-old Coral Energy, anchored in the layup waters of Labuan in Malaysia, has been sold on an as-is basis to an undisclosed demo cash ...
  • Spliethoff buys 30-ship-strong ForestWave
    Two Dutch shipowners are merging with news from Amsterdam today that Spliethoff Group has acquired a majority shareholding in fellow multipurpose operator ForestWave for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition takes Spliethoff's fleet to 147 vessels spread across seven brands which also include BigLift Shipping. ForestWave controls a fleet of 30 ships with an average age ...
  • Hafnia redomiciles from Bermuda to Singapore
    Hafnia, the world's largest product tanker owner, has been given the go-ahead to redomicile from Bermuda to Singapore. The BW Group affiliate expects the redomiciliation to come into effect by the start of next month. Shares in Hafnia commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) this April, to go alongside an existing listing ...
  • Dali leaves US for repairs in China
    Nearly six months after it made headlines around the world for bringing down Baltimore's largest bridge, the Dali containership finally left American waters yesterday and is headed to Ningbo in China for further extensive repairs. The ship was escorted by the US Coast Guard and three tugs as it left Norfolk, Virginia yesterday, carrying no ...
  • Chevron retrofits LNG fleet to cut methane slip
    Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping, is converting one engine on six of Chevron's LNG carriers from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation, a first-of-its-kind project in the marine industry aiming to reduce methane slip. Wärtsilä's 50DF to SG conversion project is designed to modify the engines in service to operate as SG, using ...
  • MOL invests in American e-fuels developer
    Japan's largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), is investing in Houston-based e-fuels developer HIF Global. HIF has a production target of about 4m tons per year of synthetic fuel (e-fuel) and synthetic methanol (e-methanol) from green hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and recycled CO2 in four countries: the US, Chile, Uruguay, and Australia. In ...
  • GE Vernova mulls cutting 900 offshore wind jobs
    Energy equipment maker GE Vernova is considering reducing its the size offshore wind business, a move that could cut over half of its workforce in the sector around the world. As was the case with many developers, the company pointed to cost inflation and supply chain issues as the main crux of the sector's problems ...
  • BW Offshore and McDermott to use FPSOs for blue ammonia production
    Houston-based offshore contractor McDermott and Oslo-listed floater specialist BW Offshore have entered into a collaboration to advance the technical and commercial viability of offshore blue ammonia production. The collaboration will leverage the combined expertise of McDermott and BW Offshore to advance the development of low-carbon ammonia production aboard an FPSO. According to the two compan
  • TechnipFMC bags subsea work in Brazil from Petrobras
    Offshore contracting giant TechnipFMC has been awarded two subsea contracts by Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major Petrobras for work on pre-salt fields offshore Brazil. The first award contract, a substantial one under TechnipFMC standards, is to design, engineer, and manufacture riser flexible pipe. The company will also supply associated services including packing and storage. ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Daily Briefing
    Small registries grow at record pace as flag-hopping tankers play regulatory game of 'whack-a-mole' | US retailers 'extremely' worried as...
  • Small registries grow at record pace as flag-hopping tankers play regulatory game of 'whack-a-mole'
    Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Honduras, Sierra Leone, San Marino and Sierra Leone among registries taking on business from dark...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is LNG the pragmatic choice for shipping?
    Hear from three key players across different shipping sectors discuss LNG's role in shipping's race to decarbonise, and find out...
  • IUMI Berlin: We can be heroes, just for four days
    Keeping trade flowing is a moral endeavour, and shipping's insurers deserve credit
  • Finland to call for icebreaking exemptions in IMO emissions regulation
    The country's alternate permanent representative to the IMO said the Finnish taxpayer was already on the hook for costly icebreaking...
  • MEPC82: Levy debate to intensify as IMO set to discuss emission reduction measures
    IMO member states will look to make progress on mid-term emission reduction measures between September 30 and October 4 as...
  • MPCC seeks $100m bond issue to renew fleet
    MPC Container Ships wants to raise $100m in senior unsecured sustainability-linked bonds to buy assets and refinance debt. Bond spreads...
  • Salvors board smouldering Sounion to take stock of damage
    Tanker has been burning since Houthi attack one month ago
  • MSC taps containership newcomer Hengli Heavy for ultra large dual-fuel order
    Deal comes amid a backdrop where smaller builders with earlier slot availability are gaining more business from owners keen to...
  • Critical compliance tool compromised by GPS jamming
    Deliberate GPS interference is not unusual in conflict zones and other high-risk areas. While its purpose is often defence related...
  • MOL invests in US e-fuel producer HIF
    MOL becomes the first shipping company to invest in e-fuel producer HIF, which secured $220m in total equity investments in...
  • ZPMC appoints financial head Zhu Xiaohuai as president
    Zhu, who previously served as the crane maker's executive director, will maintain his role as the company's financial head following...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • NY-NJ port stakeholders scrambling ahead of strike threat
    Nearly 30 ships are bound for the Port of New York and New Jersey as marine terminals and ocean carriers prepare for a possible dockworker strike.
  • FedEx Freight realigns in rapidly changing US LTL market
    Cutting terminals as freight volume drops, FedEx Freight is positioning itself for growth and a possible separation from its parcel carrier parent company in 2025.
  • Midterm emissions plan to take center stage at upcoming IMO meeting
    Under the spotlight at MEPC 82 are midterm measures consisting of a technical element to reduce GHG intensity of fuels and a pricing mechanism to narrow the gap between fossil and green fuel.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Wrongful death claim filed in Dali legal row over worker who fell to death
    Guatemala native's body was last to be found after March tragedy
  • Jacksonville port scores $23m for deal with German crane maker
    Funding allows JAXPORT to order third container handling crane from Liebherr
  • IMO official admits greenhouse gas strategy timescale is 'ambitious'
    Heike Deggim highlighted the need to support developing countries in decarbonisation transition
  • 'Protectionism is one of the biggest challenges that we are facing,' says ICS
    Increased barriers negatively impact global trade, says Guy Platten
  • Cargo ship hit by Russian missile debris in Odesa with injuries reported
    Russia confirms hitting warehouses and dry cargo ship allegedly carrying western missiles to Ukraine
  • Panamax period deals popping up as spot market starts to look a little less mediocre
    Confidence and sentiment are growing stronger - but gradually
  • Greek bulker player Seastar re-enters ultramax arena with Japanese-built vessel
    An acquisition previously attributed to Costamare turns out to have been done by a different Hellenic player
  • Wavelength Podcast: How a faulty wire could save Dali's owner millions and Chinese-built ships are facing US port fees
    The 'accident waiting to happen' in the icy Baltic, and how shipowners fail on ESG reporting
  • Aframax diverts after Greek refinery fire as Procopiou VLCC makes it to berth
    Shipping data shows Samos Steamship now heading to Spain after futile wait off Corinth plant
  • Watch up: 'Big-brother' e-LNG is about to start delivering for shipping
    Developers urge maritime industry to dive in early as sector starts its build-out
  • Port strike threat sees container giants deploy fresh surcharges
    Surcharge revenues and higher-than-expected rates could prop up operators earnings
  • Louis Dreyfus sees shipping volumes rise in a market facing new and ongoing geopolitical crises
    Company claims 'strong results' despite geopolitical challenges
  • Inside Seaspan: Understanding major newbuilding investments and what comes next
    Shipowner and tonnage provider is moving into car carriers and potentially, feeder ships, says COO Torsten Pedersen
  • Former Scorpio Tankers ships snapped up by Turkish and Dubai-based players
    One product tanker joins established Istanbul firm Mercan Holding while the second is linked to a new name in shipping
  • Iconic former Royal Mail ship up for sale after conversion to mobile racing hub
    UK broker Eggar Forrester marketing the St Helena six years after handling earlier disposal
  • Hanwha Ocean unwraps its zero-emission LNG carrier
    Shipbuilder unveils rival cargo containment system to established membrane design
  • Alpha Bulkers vessel rescues fishermen stranded for days on sinking boat
    Bulker saved the lives of five men in the South China Sea
  • Spliethoff takeover of ForestWave Navigation creates multipurpose giant
    All-Dutch deal marks further consolidation by one of the sector's largest players
  • Captain Pappu Sastry charts London IPO course for Adhira Shipping six months after taking control
    Father of two offers the inside line on a business plan aimed at opening global doors for mining companies
  • Port party marks 150th anniversary of insurance lobby
    Major marine players gather as Berlin meet wraps up
  • Russia's shadow tankers face blacklisting blitz, warns EU sanctions chief
    Sanctions chief also probing about 300 front companies involved in operating vessels
  • How $127bn carbon pricing revenue stream could help in shipping's fuel transition
    Shipping could be a $127bn cash cow, so use the money to help developing countries produce the fuel it needs
  • Cost and effect: UN body reveals impact of shipping's green ambitions
    IMO member states to decide decarbonisation policies as reports from DNV and UNCTAD unpack effects
  • 'That's how we roll': Frontline sights private tanker deals with stock a trump card, chief executive says
    Norwegian owner considering whether it can use its strong stock price as currency
  • Damaged ship with explosive Russian cargo heading into Baltic Sea in search of safe harbour
    Destination of vessel carrying potentially explosive cargo remains a mystery
  • Shandong Shipping extends Guaibamax bulker order with extra newbuildings
    Company now has six methanol dual-fuel 325,000-dwt ore carriers on order at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding
  • Baltimore bridge crash ship departs US following repair work six months after disaster
    Container vessel is headed to Ningbo, China, almost six months after tragedy
  • Hanwha Ocean takes wraps off its zero emission LNG carrier
    Shipbuilder unveils rival cargo containment system to established membrane design
  • Excelerate Energy buys reliquefaction kit for single FSRU retrofit
    Company details it is building its lone FSRU newbuilding 'reliq ready'
  • Maersk-chartered Dali departs US after repair work at Virginia port
    Container ship headed to Ningbo, China, almost six months after tragedy
  • Pertamina International Shipping poised to launch LR2 newbuilding tender
    A new overseas office, secondhand LNG carriers and moves into untapped sectors for company which plans to triple its business by 2034

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
  • Port of Los Angeles sees busiest month outside pandemic
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 960,597 twenty-foot equivalent units in August, a 16% increase over the previous year and the busiest month ever outside the pandemic. Eight months into [...]

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Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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