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Exim India web site
OCTOBER 3, 2025
  • Vijay Kumar takes charge as Shipping Secretary
  • BCBA's 40th AGM sees eminent participation
  • Tribute to an industry titan Mr B. K. Mansukhani
  • Global cellular container ship fleet exceeds 6,600 vessels
  • Global discussion happening on how to better safeguard maritime supply chains from criminal threats
  • Maritime security navigating an era of unprecedented challenges
  • TEPA comes into effect
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International Transport Journal web site
OCTOBER 3, 2025
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The Loadstar web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • 'Delays, disruptions and added costs' loom as US shutdown hits supply chains
  • Maersk draws up huge 200 chartered vessel retrofit plan with shipowners
  • Freighter market turbulence: narrowbody glut, widebody scarcity
  • European road - stress fracture threatens to break the supply chain
  • Maersk faces class action over losses from 'mishandled' pension plan
  • DP World claims new victory in port battle with Djibouti government
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Marine Log web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • Boluda in $640M acquisition of Boskalis's Australia and Papua New Guinea towage biz
    Boluda Towage has been on the acquisition trail again, buying Royal Boskalis BV's towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea in a deal valued at $640 million. Boluda says

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Container News web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • How Beijing could counter US shipping fees
    With just two weeks until Washington's controversial port fees on Chinese vessels take effect, Beijing has armed itself with a potent arsenal of countermeasures that could reshape global maritime trade and inflict significant economic pain on American exporters. China's State Council decree, signed by Premier Li Qiang and effective September 29, authorizes sweeping retaliation against countries i
  • Neptune announces bunker adjustment factor surcharge
    Neptune Pacific announced a bunker adjustment factor surcharge applicable on all shipments effective 1st November 2025. The BAF rates for shipments between Australia and South Pacific Islands are set at US$360 per TEU and US$21.18 per RVT. For Australia to New Zealand routes, the rates are US$166 per TEU and US$9.76 per RVT. New Zealand to South Pacific Islands shipments will incur charges of US$
  • Port of New York and New Jersey reports record-breaking results
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that August 2025 was its airports' busiest month, while cargo imports also surged. Ridership on the PATH commuter rail increased 7% from August 2024, while the Port of New York and New Jersey reported its second-busiest August ever. August 2025 represented the Port of New York and New Jersey's second-busiest August ever as businesses continu
  • Sea-Intelligence sees shipping glut ahead
    In issue 734, Sea-Intelligence conducted a deep dive into the future global supply/demand balance for the container shipping industry. Their comprehensive analysis, which accounts for multiple real-world operational factors, projects that the market is structurally heading towards cyclical overcapacity, which is set to peak in 2027, at a level last seen during the 2016 container shipping price wa
  • Kuehne+Nagel launches first independent operation in Iceland
    Kuehne+Nagel has opened its first independent office and warehouse in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. The team of 13 specialists will provide sea and air logistics, along with customs solutions, supporting Iceland's growing import and export sectors. Helgi Ingólfsson, Cluster Manager for Sweden and Iceland, said: "Iceland is a high-potential market. This fully independent operation allows us to help cust
  • Maersk launches retrofit drive for 200 chartered vessels
    Maersk has begun a large-scale retrofit programme for around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet. Working with 50 different shipowners, the company aims to cut slot costs by boosting fuel efficiency and cargo capacity. The effort will also lower greenhouse gas emissions. "Our medium- and long-term chartered fleet makes up a significant share of our operations and fuel use," said Ahmed Hassan,
  • PFL announces bunker adjustment factor surcharge
    PFL advises that the bunker adjustment factor Surcharge applicable on all shipments effective from 1st November 2025. For shipments from Australia to South Pacific Islands, the BAF rates are set at US$360 per TEU and US$21.18 per RVT. Australia to New Zealand routes will be charged at US$166 per TEU and US$9.76 per RVT. New Zealand to South Pacific Islands shipments will incur rates of US$256 per
  • Boluda expands Global Towage with Boskalis deal
    Boluda Towage has acquired the towage and salvage business of Royal Boskalis BV in Australia and Papua New Guinea, a US$640 million transaction that consolidates its position as the world's largest towage operator. The acquisition expands Boluda's presence to 5 continents, 232 ports, and a fleet of over 850 vessels, including tugs and salvage ships, supported by 10,000 employees. Operational capa
  • DSV names Maciej Walenda as new contract logistics CEO
    DSV has appointed Maciej Walenda as CEO of Contract Logistics and a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective 1 October. He succeeds Albert-Derk Bruin, who is leaving the company after 15 years to pursue a career outside DSV. Walenda joined DSV in 2013 and has held several senior roles, including Managing Director Poland, EVP for Central and Eastern Europe, and most recently Regional CEO
  • HHLA trials hydrogen straddle carrier at Port of Hamburg
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has begun testing its first hydrogen-powered straddle carrier at Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in Hamburg. The trial is part of the Clean Port & Logistics (CPL) innovation cluster, which focuses on developing climate-friendly transport solutions. Built by Konecranes, the straddle carrier runs on a hydrogen fuel cell and produces zero emissions. Early re
  • Piraeus port announced H1 2025 financial result
    Piraeus port announced its first half 2025 financial results, reporting increased revenue and profitability during a period that continues presenting challenges for shipping and global trade. Total revenue reached EUR€122.8 million,representing a 14.7% increase compared to EUR€107.1 million in the same 2024 period. The increase primarily originated from container and cruise sectors and the conces
  • Arla and Maersk expand partnership
    Arla and Maersk are strengthening their long-standing partnership with the launch of a new coldstore facility in Taulov/Fredericia, Denmark. Starting next summer, Arla will use a 9,100 sqm retrofitted warehouse unit under a ten-year contract to store temperature-sensitive dairy products. The facility, part of Denmark's first BREEAM Excellence-certified newbuild operated by Maersk, will feature tw
  • Global bunker indices show mixed trends in week 40
    At the close of Week 40, global bunker indices under MABUX showed mixed dynamics without establishing a firm trend. The 380 HSFO index inched up by US$1.18, rising to US$453.89/MT. In contrast, the VLSFO index continued its decline, falling by US$5.69 to US$524.75/MT. The MGO index also moved lower, to settle at US$781.29/MT. At the time of writing, the global bunker market was showing signs of a
  • Evergreen Line to Launch New China-Indonesia/Malaysia Service
    Evergreen Line has announced the launch of a new China-Indonesia/Malaysia (CIM) service, set to begin on 31 October 2025 in partnership with Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. The new service expands Evergreen's regional network and enhances direct connections between North China and the Indonesian market. The CIM loop will be operated by five vessels with capacities between 1,900
  • Maersk to implement tariff increase on imports to Central Europe
    Maersk has announced that, effective Q4 2025, it will introduce a tariff increase of EUR 40 per container on all import shipments to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The company said the adjustment is driven by persistent infrastructure constraints and rising operational costs across key European corridors, particularly affecting rail services. These pressures have increased the complex
  • Caught in the crossfire: How three carriers face a US fee crisis
    While attention focuses on China's COSCO facing a devastating $1.53 billion in US port fees by 2026, three major international carriers Israeli ZIM, Japanese ONE, and French CMA CGM confront their own crisis: a combined US$1.2 billion in potential charges that could fundamentally reshape their competitive strategies. According to Alphaliner analysis, if these carriers maintain current fleet deplo
  • LR to class world's largest yacht support vessel with Oceanco
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has signed an agreement with Oceanco to provide classification and certification for the world's largest yacht support vessel. The contract was announced at the Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercule. The project continues a 38-year partnership between the two companies. The vessel, built to LR class, is expected to exceed 100 metres. It will feature extended range, heavy-duty lo
  • Stephan Kirsch appointed CEO of GMA Garnet Group
    Jebsen & Jessen Group has named Stephan Kirsch as CEO of its GMA Garnet Group, effective Q4 2025. His appointment marks a new chapter focused on global growth, operational strength, innovation, and sustainability. Kirsch brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles at FLSmidth, Metso, Metso Outotec, ThyssenKrupp, Hofmann Engineering, and KHD Humboldt Wedag. He has served on GMA's Advi
  • Danaos expands backlog and orders two new containerships
    Danaos Corporation, one of the world's largest independent containership owners, has announced the addition of $304 million to its contracted revenue backlog and the commissioning of two new vessel orders. The backlog growth includes approximately $164 million from forward charter fixtures on four existing vessels and around $140 million from fixtures tied to the two new orders, each under five-y
  • Port of Vancouver facilitates record trade in H1 of 2025
    The Port of Vancouver moved record volumes of Canadian trade during the first six months of 2025, delivering substantial quantities of Canadian-made grain, energy, and fertilizer exports to diverse world markets against a challenging geopolitical backdrop. The port's mid-year cargo statistics demonstrate a 13% increase in cargo moved between January and June 2025, compared to the same six-month p
  • Gulftainer invests on logistics hubs connecting Sharjah to global markets
    Gulftainer is performing a crucial role in Sharjah's transformation into a leading multimodal logistics hub, delivering scalable, seamless logistics solutions that enable uninterrupted trade across the UAE, the inner Gulf, and international markets via Khorfakkan Commercial Terminal. As the UAE continues enhancing connectivity through major infrastructure projects like Etihad Rail, Gulftainer is
  • KLN strengthens leadership with Key Executive Appointments
    Kerry Logistics Network (KLN; 0636.HK) has announced two senior appointments to its Global Management Board as part of its strategy to accelerate international growth and transformation. Wong Siew Loong has been named Chief Operating Officer, less than a year after joining KLN as Chief Commercial Officer in November 2024. As COO, he will oversee global operations, drive efficiency, and lead initi
  • ICTSI ranks high in Global Innovation Index
    ICTSI is recognized as the Philippines' leading company for intangible asset intensity in the 2025 Global Innovation Index. This recognition emphasizes the growing importance of non-physical assets in creating value, such as a company's brand, proprietary systems, and expertise. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, which compiles the index, ICTSI achieved a score of 85.94 pe
  • Yusen Logistics launches Global Digital Booking Platform
    Yusen Logistics has completed the worldwide rollout of its digital freight booking system, Yusen Vantage Focus - Book (YVF - Book). The platform now provides a unified digital experience across the company's global network. After successful launches in regions including Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Brazil, coverage has expanded to China, the United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, K
  • Peel Ports Group appoints new Chief Technology and Information Officer
    Peel Ports Group has appointed Gavin Laybourne as its Chief Technology and Information Officer, the first person to hold this role at the UK's second-largest port operator. Gavin will join the Group's Executive team and lead all technology and information-related activities. This encompasses IT, cyber security, data analytics, green technologies, and ongoing automation and digital transformation

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Splash web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • DEME clinches German offshore wind cable installation deal
    Belgium's DEME Offshore has landed a contract worth between €50m and €150m ($54m-$162m) for subsea cable work at the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The deal covers transport and installation of 124 km of inter-array cables, linking 60 turbine foundations to the offshore substation about 50 km north of Juist ...
  • DOF nets $60m North America contract haul
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner and services player DOF Group has picked up a string of new contracts in North America worth more than $60m, securing over 300 vessel days with further options attached. The work will be carried out by vessels already positioned in the region, covering subsea, mooring and walk-to-work operations. Anchor handling vessel ...
  • Nova Marine Carriers breaks into New Zealand market with MPP newbuild
    Lugano-based Nova Marine Carriers has teamed up with New Zealand's McCallum Bros in a 50/50 joint venture that will replace the ageing multipurpose vessel (MPP) on the supply run to the Chatham Islands. The MBL/Nova Marine partnership won the government tender with a proposal centred on an MPP newbuilding designed to carry containers, fuel, vehicles ...
  • Boluda buys Boskalis towage arm in Australia and Papua New Guinea for $640m
    Spanish towage giant Boluda has struck a $640m deal to acquire Royal Boskalis' harbour towage and salvage business in Australia and Papua New Guinea, cementing its position as the world's largest operator in the sector. The takeover hands Boluda operations at key bulk and energy hubs, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, Gladstone, Perth, and Port ...
  • Shipping arbitration landscape shifts beyond London
    London has maintained its position as the world's top maritime arbitration hub, although new data from HFW shows Asia's centres are closing the gap. The law firm's sixth Maritime Arbitration in Numbers report analysed responses from 19 arbitral bodies across 18 jurisdictions. It found that while London remains dominant, Singapore and Hong Kong are rapidly ...
  • Excelerate lines up Iraq FLNG deal
    Excelerate Energy has received an award letter from Iraq to develop the country's first floating LNG import terminal. The New York-listed regasification specialist said the award represents a step toward diversifying Iraq's energy supply, stabilising its national grid and reducing reliance on pipeline gas imports. The project would see Excelerate lead development of an integrated ...
  • Diana Shipping boosts liquidity with $55m secured term loan
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has signed a $55m six-year secured term loan facility with the National Bank of Greece. The full amount of the loan, signed on September 29, 2025, was drawn down immediately. The new loan maturing in September 2031 is secured by five vessels. "Through this strategic transaction, the company reaffirms its ...
  • Toro adds to tanker fleet with $30m MR2 buy
    Nasdaq-listed owner Toro Corp has added a modern products tanker to its fleet as it reduces its footprint in the LPG segment. The Petros Panagiotidis-led spinoff of Cyprus-based Castor Maritime has acquired the 2014-built MR2 tanker named Wonder Maia for $30.3m. The South Korea-built vessel was delivered to the company in late September. The acquisition ...
  • ForestWave brings Noordriver Shipping under its wing
    Dutch owner and operator ForestWave has expanded its footprint in the European multipurpose and dry bulk markets by taking over all activities and staff of Rotterdam-based Noordriver Shipping. The Groningen-headquartered company confirmed the deal took effect on October 1, following years of cooperation between the two firms. Noordriver's brokerage, chartering, and port agency operations will ...
  • 'He lost his hope': video campaign launched for seafarer jailed in Turkey
    The wife of jailed seafarer Ali Albokhari has stepped up her fight for justice as the Syrian-born, Finnish chief officer continues to serve a 30-year prison sentence in Turkey. Albokhari was convicted in September 2024 on drug charges linked to the 2023 arrest of the bulk carrier Phoenician M in the port of Eregli. Turkish ...
  • Maersk teams with 50 owners on massive retrofit blitz
    Maersk, the world's second-largest containerline, has revealed details of a major retrofitting exercise it is carrying out on its time-chartered fleet involving 50 different shipowners, and around 200 vessels. The main aim of the programme is to reduce the slot cost by improving fuel efficiency and cargo-carrying capacity leading to a decrease in both cost ...
  • Heerema Marine Contractors picks former aviation executive for CEO role
    Dutch offshore construction player Heerema Marine Contractors has chosen Marcel de Nooijer as the company's chief executive officer (CEO). De Nooijer, who will join the company in January 2026, brings over three decades of broad managerial experience in the aviation industry, a sector that, much like offshore energy, demands the highest standards of safety, operates ...
  • London tribunal confirms Djibouti acted illegally in DP World terminal seizure
    The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ruled that Djibouti's 2018 seizure of the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) from DP World was unlawful, confirming the validity of the Dubai operator's 50-year concession agreement. The decision closes the arbitration case between DP World and Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA), but wider disputes with the Djibouti ...
  • Maritime CEO Forum Singapore: Inefficiencies created by politics drive dry bulk
    The closing session of last week's Maritime CEO Forum, held at the historic Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, turned its focus to the outlook for the dry bulk trades, bringing together a heavyweight panel of operators and charterers. Moderated by Elaine Yu, senior chartering manager at miner South32, the discussion probed where the sector sits in ...
  • Lianson Fleet sells accommodation workboat for $22m
    Malaysia's Lianson Fleet Group (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore, has sold one of its accommodation workboats for RM92.57m ($22m). Lianson sold the 2013-built Malaysian-flagged DP2 accommodation workboat Kayra to MAG Offshore Investments. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,500 tonnes and can accommodate 200 people. The deal was done via Lianson's indirect wholly ...
  • Petrofac taps InterMoor for Northern Endeavour FPSO decom work
    InterMoor, Acteon's moorings and anchors brand, has won a contract from Petrofac for the engineering, mooring equipment, marine spread, installation, and removal of a temporary mooring system for the Northern Endeavour FPSO. Petrofac is managing the disconnection and decommissioning of the vessel, and the FPSO will be positioned offshore Singapore during the decom phase. The ...
  • Transocean rakes in $243m in new drillship deals
    Swiss-based offshore drilling giant Transocean has announced contract fixtures for two of its ultra-deepwater drillships. In the US Gulf of Mexico, supermajor BP has exercised a 365-day option for the 2022-built Deepwater Atlas in direct continuation of its firm contract. The program is expected to contribute approximately $232m in backlog. Currently, the rig is working ...
  • France detains captain and first mate of shadow tanker linked to Denmark drone scare
    French authorities have detained the captain and first mate of the Boracay, a shadow fleet tanker blacklisted by the European Union, amid suspicions it was involved in last week's mysterious drone incursions over Denmark. The pair were taken into custody after French naval forces boarded the 244 m long, Benin-flagged aframax off Saint-Nazaire over the ...
  • NYK Stolt Tankers adds two more newbuilds in China
    NYK Stolt Tankers, a joint venture between Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Stolt Tankers, has signed a contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in China to build two parcel chemical tankers. Scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, these vessels will join the chemical tanker pool operated by Stolt Tankers. This order brings the total number of ...
  • Everllence and ABB look to harness OceanWings in next-gen propulsion system
    Everllence, the German engine manufacturer formerly known as MAN, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swiss electrification specialist ABB, and OceanWings, a French developer of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The MoU aims to jointly develop an optimised propulsion concept that builds upon Everllence's and ABB's existing DFE+ (diesel-electric with variable speed) concept,

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Lloyd's List web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • Decarbonisation is opportunity as well as challenge to shipping
    Just exactly what does a 'sustainability ambassador' at a top law firm do, anyway?
  • First tanker carrying Kirkuk oil ready to sail from Ceyhan port
    After a two and a half years of interrupted operations, Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline resumed oil flow on Saturday. The oil...
  • 'Clear incentives' needed for industry to decarbonise
    Conference in Athens lays bare divisions of opinion among shipowners on Net-Zero Framework but all agreed that incentives are badly...
  • Shadow fleet master detained as Macron urges Europe to increase shadow fleet pressure
    President Macron said the tanker's crew had committed some "very serious offences", but remained tight-lipped on whether the tanker served...
  • AI a 'force multiplier' in Cargo Safety Program
    World Shipping Council chief executive Joe Kramek explains how his organisation's Cargo Safety Program is using anonymised data sharing and...
  • Seizure of DP World Djibouti concession ruled unlawful
    Fifty-year deal with Dubai port giant still valid
  • Bahri confirms bulkers order at new Saudi Arabian shipbuilding facility
    Shipyard is backed by a partnership with South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai
  • Maersk avoids levying surcharges from US port fees as tariffs reshuffle supply chains
    Maersk adopts a similar stance as other lines, an approach required to stay competitive as US port fees loom
  • NYK Stolt Tankers adds to China orderbook with chemical tanker pair
    New series of 38,000 dwt parcel tankers have been designed by Sweden's FKAB and feature stainless steel cargo tanks
  • The Daily View: Surveyors of doom
  • London still leads arbitration pack but competition ramps up
    Report from HFW highlights emergence of alternative hubs
  • Crude tanker and dry bulk stocks lead the pack, outpacing S&P 500
    Shipping share price performance is predictably tracking spot rate moves. Crude tanker, dry bulk and LPG shipping spot rates are...
  • Daily Briefing
    Stakes couldn't be higher in blockbuster Supreme Court tariff case | Net-Zero Framework adoption hangs in the balance | Swedish...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • China's port fee warning to US puts ocean carriers on edge
    The vagueness of China's potential retaliation against the US puts not just US-flag vessels under threat, but also any individuals and organizations accused of harming Beijing's shipping interests.
  • CPKC pushes back on NS complaint over Meridian track access
    The Class I railroad says the real entity behind the complaint is Norfolk Southern's merger partner Union Pacific, which CPKC says has been delivering trains too long to safely operate.
  • Maersk launches massive retrofit drive to boost vessel fuel efficiency
    The large-scale effort involving the carrier's time-charter fleet is a tacit acknowledgement of the immense challenges of the energy transition facing the maritime industry.

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TradeWinds web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • Chile's SAAM throws down $30.5m to take 100% ownership of Intertug units in Colombia and Mexico
    Deal for final 30% of key Intertug subsidiaries comes nearly six years after agreement for majority control
  • 'Global rules for a global industry': Why the liner sector is backing the IMO on greenhouse gas plans
    World Shipping Council remains steadfast in support for Net-Zero Framework
  • Container ship operators are burning cash on some routes as rate decline extends
    Golden Week provides fresh headwinds for the market as the long losing run extends
  • 'The is no Plan B': John Denholm says alternative to IMO carbon rules is 'chaos'
    ICS members have been active in working with national governments to secure framework success, says secretary general
  • German shipowner NSB brings carbon removal to shipping in air capture deal
    Partnership with Phlair involves credits acquired through underground storage of CO2
  • Houthi 'sanctions' on US shipping interests a regional power play, says analyst
    The militant group announced it is targeting US ships, owners, oil majors and charterers
  • Four-time governance king Genco Shipping may be feeling the crown wobble
    This week's Streetwise examines two recent moves that may get the watchdogs barking
  • Venture fund Katapult Ocean invests in maritime fuel start-ups
    Investment manager with a record for sparking growth turns attention to ocean innovation
  • Maersk lays down the law to shipowners after huge retrofit plan for chartered ships
    Danish owner says unmodified third-party vessels will risk slipping down the pecking order for renewals
  • 'Warning signs': Cooling of red-hot VLCC rates sparks questions around fourth-quarter fireworks
    Signal Ocean sees two possibilities for largest tankers in final months of the year
  • Insurer marks 100 years of history with London bash
    International Transport Intermediaries Club provides cover for shipbrokers, ship managers and other professionals
  • Castor Maritime keeps the faith in bulkers in defiance of short-term headwinds
    Cypriot owner sees earnings drop after selling older vessels
  • Bulker player Nova Marine teams up with aggregates supplier in multipurpose joint venture
    Partners will design and operate a new multipurpose, container and ro-ro vessel
  • Affinity US head Mark Stewart quits broker to join expanding shipowner
    Houston-based broker heads to Hanwha Shipping's commercial team
  • MOL expects 'huge demand' for LNG transport from 2028, chief executive says
    President and CEO wants to expand upstream and downstream on LNG and outwards into other gas sectors
  • Spliethoff-backed shipowner buys dry cargo chartering broker
    ForestWave says deal follows long-standing collaboration between the two companies
  • DH Shipbuilding scores eight suezmax tanker newbuildings in 10 days
    Exmar and Advantage Tankers confirm orders
  • 'Maximum pressure': Western powers pledge to halt refined Russian oil exports
    Group looks at extra measures against countries involved in refining Russian crude
  • Genco merger talks 'likely' after Diana Shipping boosts stake, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities believes US owner's poison pill defence is a way of bringing Greek rival to the negotiating table
  • Boluda takes over Royal Boskalis tug and salvage operations in $640m deal
    Expanding group adds capacity in Australia and Papua New Guinea
  • Ex-Braemar corporate finance boss resurfaces at shipowner Borealis
    Experienced broker brought in by Christoph Toepfer's company after a short career break
  • HMM sets sights on South Korean yards for 12-strong order
    Liner company also tapping up Chinese shipyards for up to a dozen feeder container ships
  • New ship type ordered to protect 'vulnerable' subsea cables from sabotage
    New rock installation ship due in 2028, according to Clarksons
  • Petros Panagiotidis-owned Toro expands fleet as it swoops for Greek tanker
    Cypriot company snaps up 2014-built ship days after selling LPG carrier
  • Crown slipping: London's status as the shipping dispute capital of the world is eroding
    HFW report shows surge in cases across Asia
  • Maersk retrofits 200 container ships in chartered fleet to cut emissions
    Danish giant works with 50 shipowners on 'large-scale' programme
  • Missile strike on ship in Gulf of Aden prompts Houthi terror listing demand
    Rebel group has claimed responsibility for direct hit on Dutch-flagged Minervagracht
  • Ex-Euronav manager Pauline Sessou-Diop signs in with Caverton Marine to build new UK office
    Executive keen to open up the West African region to the wider marine market
  • Stolt-Nielsen profit falling from market peak while beating expectations
    Chemical tanker giant sees its financial performance dip
  • Major European terminal blockaded in protest against Russian LNG imports
    Vessels prevented from docking at Fluxys facility in Belgium on Wednesday, green group says
  • NYK and Stolt Tankers bump up chemical tanker order in China
    Series of large carriers expanded to eight ships at Nantong Xiangyu
  • Insurer marks 100 years of history with London bash
    International Transport Intermediaries Club provides cover for shipbrokers, ship managers and other professionals
  • DOF banks $140m financing for newbuilding with immediate dividend win
    Multipurpose field support vessel to be delivered in 2027
  • V.Group chief shocked at lack of ship management league table in world of sanctions and statistics
    Ship managers should be tiered in a world where compliance and performance are paramount, argues CEO Kofod-Olsen
  • French Navy arrests two after boarding Russia-linked 'shadow fleet' tanker
    Benin-flagged vessel intercepted en route to India amid probe into drones that shut Danish airports
  • Jinhui Shipping splashes $99m on three bulker newbuildings
    Oslo-listed shipowner makes 'very substantial acquisitions'
  • Taiwan's CMT orders two bulk carriers worth more than $152m at Chinese yard
    The newcastlemax pair are scheduled for delivery in 2028
  • Former Fleet Management director Vikas Grewal opens up on quitting his comfort zone to launch an AI start-up
    New venture, SeaSimplify, was the next logical step, says ship management veteran
  • Seapeak earmarks LNG carrier to convert into FSRU for Vopak's Australian project
    Shipowner dives into floating regasification arena
  • Excelerate Energy scoops job to develop Iraq's first floating LNG import terminal
    Regasification specialist signs preliminary agreement to build out FSRU facility
  • Safety failings exposed after seafarer falls through crane cabin floor
    Seafarer dies after falling 12 metres while cleaning crane cabin
  • Maersk slims yards selection to two in hunt for LNG dual-fuel newbuildings
    Chinese duo slugging it out for 12-ship order

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American Shipper web site
OCTOBER 2, 2025
  • Busiest U.S. port plans new container terminal for biggest ships
    The Port of Los Angeles wants to build an all-new container terminal to accommodate the biggest container ships on the planet.

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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
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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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