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June 16, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers, shippers brace for serious bunker cost shock next year
  • War zone forwarders keep delivering through shot and shell in Iraq
  • Shandon coastal port box volume up 18.1pc to 1.08 million TEU in May
  • Pentagon climate study proves false, but lives on in alarmist policy
  • Hamburg Sud takes in 9,814-TEUer for Far East-east coast South America
  • US$60 million West Africa Shipping Line start-up gets go-ahead
  • Forwarders urge US Federal Maritime Commission to prepare for congestion
  • Greater due diligence is needed to reduce bunker fraud, disputes
  • Frankfurt's Fraport air cargo up 6.9pc to 185,626 tons in May
  • American Airlines cargo up 6.4pc year on year - 10.8pc year to date
  • Changi to pay out US$80 million for air hub growth and assistance
  • Indian government plans to set up air cargo facilities nationwide

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Chairmen of Chennai, Kamarajar Ports to participate in South East India Shipping & Logistics Conclave & Awards 2014
  • Conqueror Freight Network meets in Kuala Lumpur in pursuit of mutual cooperation
  • HSBC Transport Indicator calls for better capacity management on Asia-Europe trades
  • Recent surge in VLGC freight rates unsustainable, says Drewry
  • Shipbuilding likely to get a boost from proposed subsidy
  • SRI spreads the word on priorities & challenges for seafarers' rights
  • TT Club highlights preventable accidents in ports & cargo handling facilities
  • Exports to US up 9 pc, encouraging news for Indian exporters: Fieo
  • Kamarajar Port's net increases to INR 316 cr. in 2013-14
  • Veteran trade union leader Dr Shanti Patel passes away
  • Govt to expedite rail projects to enhance coal movement
  • Odisha seeks budgetary allocation for National Waterway-5
  • AEPC seeks FTP support to boost exports
  • Forex reserves up by $ 203.2 m to $ 312.58 bn
  • GMR Infra's gross revenue grows 12 pc in Q4 FY14
  • IFS should focus on expanding trade: PM
  • IIP bounces back by 3.4 pc in April
  • INR ends sharply weak at 59.78 on heavy dollar demand
  • Union Budget likely by second week of July: Naidu
  • Aaras busy with project cargoes in Karachi port
  • RollDock expands multi-functional vessel fleet
  • Shipping pool for heavy lift vessels formed
  • World's heaviest evaporator moved in Saudi Arabia by Almajdouie Logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Network Rail to upgrade Sydney's rail network
  • Wabtec completes acquisition of Fandstan
  • First cargo community system in the cloud
  • FPS opens in south of Sri Lanka
  • Creel from Ford to Schenker
  • Even more tonnage for Indian Railways
  • Hungarian Air Navigation Services overseeing Kosovo
  • Europa Worldwide bridges the gap in Nottingham
  • UPS deploying six new electric vehicles in Frankfurt
  • Unife elects new chairman
  • NYK achieves CO2 reduction goal from vessels

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Damen delivers the first hybrid ASD 2810 tug
  • Floatel to have Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS
  • Cecon still waiting for delivery of first Davie newbuild
  • Aker Philly delivers first of ExxonMobil aframax duo

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Harley Marine Services orders two new tractor tugs
  • Port of Astoria extends until July 15 executive director recruitment period
  • US rail freight traffic runs higher during week
  • Washington governor calling for increase in state spill prevention plans
  • DOT freight index finds transport numbers up for April

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Virtually challenged -Liverpool pilots prepare for increasing pressures
    Mersey tugs contend with new terminal, ACL newbuildings and dancing cruiseships
  • Swedish Club hails successful year
    Free reserves at record high
  • Ioannis Martinos launches solo shipmanagement company
    Foundation of Signal Maritime does not mean splitting the Thenamaris fleet, says owner
  • Higher world steel production to encourage more tanker scrapping
    Greater steel production will support high scrap prices, argues McQuilling
  • Oil market causes fresh headaches for tanker owners
    Situation in Iraq remains a key supply concern
  • Iraq's woes cast a long shadow over the international outlook for oil
    To lose Basrah's 2.6m bpd seaborne exports would have serious global consequences
  • A less-than-winning week for capesizes
    It's not just late football costing brokers sleep as market reverses into a steady decline
  • Rates up on Asia-South America route but capacity reduced
    But freight rates remain below the level recorded a year ago and mid-June 2012
  • Japan to ratify ballast water convention
    Other IMO member states considering ratification could push convention into force next year
  • The burden of responsibility
    As Posidonia drew star billing, Sandefjord in Norway hosted a meeting of masters
  • Reederei NSB threatens to leave German flag
    Boxship operator issues an ultimatum as it negotiates crew contracts and register conditions
  • Week on Wall Street | June 13
    Taking a ringside seat as Genco Shipping has its day in bankruptcy court
  • Passengers hurt in third incident on Hong Kong-Macau ferry route
    Shun Tak vessel hit the sea wall as it sailed into port, injuring 57
  • Western Bulk sells $31.8m claim against Pan Ocean
    Third-party deal brings a net gain of $12m for second-quarter 2014
  • Indonesia plans safe anchorages as UN study flags rising Asian piracy risk
    Protected zones aim to tackle a growing number of incidents in national waters
  • US farmers urge ILWU and PMA to address threats to west coast ports
    Agriculture Transportation Coalition says Asia manufacturing shift will reshape trades
  • DP World looks to raise $1bn for growth and acquisitions
    Proceeds will provide flexibility at a low interest rate, says bin Sulayem
  • Cybersecurity risks in the maritime sector
    Shipping lines need to take more notice of the threat of cyber criminals
  • New cargoes for tankers and gas carriers as ExxonMobil starts Angola project
    ExxonMobil expects production of 160,000 barrels per day from export start-up
  • Global Gateways: North America
    Containerisation International looks at the challenges facing North American ports
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update - June
    Boost in capacity as more larger vessels are delivered

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Floatel to feature Wärtsilä BWMS
    Swedish offshore floatel owner and operator Floatel International will equip its Floatel Triumph semi-submersible accommodation and construction vessel with two Wärtsilä AQUARIUS UV ballast water management systems (BWMS). Floatel Triumph will also feature Wärtsilä engine room pumps and a
  • Dynagas raises growth cash
    NASDAQ-listed Dynagas LNG Partners has priced an offering to help fund buying the Arctic Aurora LPG carrier. The transaction will be the firm's first public offering since its IPO in November 2013. On 12 June, the George Prokopiou-led partnership announced that it will offer 4.8M common units at
  • Scorpio Tankers issues profit warning
    Emanuele Lauro-led Scorpio Tankers has damped expectations for its second quarter by pre-releasing estimates of projected losses. On 12 June, the NYSE-listed product tanker company predicted adjusted losses of $0.06-$0.10/share for 2Q14. Prior to this profit warning, analysts had forecast a loss of
  • Shanhaiguan bags CS Tanker trio
    Chinese state-owned shipyard Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding has won an order for up to three Panamax crude oil tankers from China Shipping Tanker Co (CS Tanker). The Shanghai-based owner, a subsidiary of China Shipping Group, has ordered two firm 65,000dwt vessels for delivery towards the end of 2016 with
  • UK shipping fails to sell itself
    Liverpool MEP Jacqueline Foster has described as 'outrageous' the fact that a UK maritime management degree course with a hundred places available had attracted only one student. Speaking at a maritime logistics event in Liverpool on the global skills shortage, she said the shipping industry had
  • Uki-linked firm at Rauma as STX exits
    Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), a new company linked with Uki Workboat, is to start shipbuilding and repair operations at Rauma in Finland when STX's tenancy at the yard concludes at the end of June. Although Rauma had plans for creating a marine industrial park, the shipyard had been expected to
  • SPP secures 12 Parakou MR tankers
    South Korean yard SPP Shipbuilding has won an order that could total $432M from Hong Kong-based Parakou Shipping for up to 12 medium-range (MR) products tankers. As well as four firm 50,300dwt vessels, with delivery scheduled for 2016, Parakou's order has four plus four options attached. The 12
  • Macau passenger ship collision injures 70
    A high-speed passenger ship crashed into a breakwater in Macau today, leaving about 70 injured, one of them seriously. The 1981-built Cacilhas, carrying 220 passengers and 13 crew, collided with the southern breakwater of the Outer Channel off Macau at about 09.30, according to a statement from
  • China's COSL signs new rig contract with Agility
    China Oilfield Services (COSL) on Tuesday clinched an agreement with Agility Group (AG) on the drilling package for COSL's drilling semisubmersible unit Hai Yang Shi You 982 (HYSY982). The $7.9M deal includes detailed design work on integrating the drilling package from National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
  • Customs at Port Botany uncovers drugs
    Two Taiwanese nationals have been charged with attempting to import drugs through Port Botany container terminal in Sydney, a joint Australian Customs and Federal Police taskforce announced yesterday. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) uncovered 12kg of methamphetamine
  • China iron ore imports face price pressure
    China's iron ore imports may come under near-term pressure in 3Q14, with iron ore prices and Capesize rates sliding as iron ore financing comes under scrutiny, said UOB Kay Hian. Since early April, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has urged local authorities and banks to step up an
  • KSS Line fixes VLGC to Petredec
    South Korean LPG and chemical shipping company KSS Line has chartered a very large gas carrier (VLGC) to Singapore-based LPG trader Petredec. KSS Line, led by CEO Lee Dae Sung, said it has chartered the VLGC for three years from 1 March 2015. In a Korea Exchange filing, KSS Line said the charter
  • Maersk Line upbeat on Vietnam trade
    Maersk Line expects Vietnam's manufacturing sector to overcome the challenge of rising regional competition. The country still enjoys macroeconomic stability, with inflation on target, a steady exchange rate, and a strong export sector in surplus, according to Maersk Line Vietnam's first trade
  • NYK invests in Mexican car logistics
    NYK, Japan's second biggest shipowner, has acquired 30% of Mexican finished-car logistics company CSI (Consorcio de Servicios Internacionales SA de CV). A signing ceremony at the NYK head office in Tokyo was attended by Leon Antonio Flores Elizondo, CEO of the CSI Group, and NYK president Yasumi
  • Thailand's car exports set to grow
    Thailand's car exports are poised to grow by 6-11% this year, according to Kasikorn Research. Between 1.16M and 1.22M cars are due to ship this year, despite months of political turmoil culminating in May's military coup. In 2013, Thailand's car exports totalled 1.09M vehicles. "We believe that the
  • Steady progress for Yangzijiang yard
    Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings is progressing on a steady course, according to Yeo Kee Yan, an analyst from DBS Vickers Research. Yangzijiang's share price is expected to rise to a target price of SGD1.55 or $1.24, up from its current SGD1.06 per share. This forecast reflects
  • ITF calls for fair trial of Sewol crew
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has issued a call for due legal process to be followed in the trial of the Sewol ferry's 15 crew. Crew members are being tried for involuntary manslaughter over their role in the 16 April disaster, in which an estimated 304 of 476 passengers and
  • Maersk Line: Indonesia needs better ports
    Indonesia's undeveloped port infrastructure could drag on the country's economic growth, according to a Maersk Line report on Indonesia trade. Maersk Line's president director for Indonesia, Jakob Friis Sorensen, said the nation could be held back by ports that are unsuited for container shipping.
  • NAO debuts on NYSE
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange after pricing its IPO at the bottom of the target range. The platform supply vessel (PSV) owner priced 5,882,352 shares on 11 June at $16/share versus its stated target range of $16-$18/share. Underwriters have the
  • Heung-A Shipping orders new chemical tankers
    South Korea's Heung-A Shipping has announced on 12 June that it will order two 3,500dwt chemical tankers worth KRW28.462Bn ($28M). Heung-A Shipping will operate the tankers through a Bareboat Charter Hire Purchase (BBC-HP), a common method of ship financing in South Korea. The charter period is 12
  • Moody's changes CMHI's outlook back to stable
    Moody's Investors Service has revised the outlook on China Merchants Holdings International's Baa2 issuer rating and senior unsecured bond ratings from negative to stable. At the same time, Moody's has affirmed the Baa2 issuer rating and the Baa2 senior unsecured bond ratings, the company said in a
  • Capesize rally softens
    The rally that was seen in Capesize rates this week began softening yesterday as fewer cargoes emerged. This week, rates on the Western Australia-China route pushed up to over $8.30/tonne on Tuesday but fell to $7.91/tonne as of yesterday, according to the Baltic Exchange's assessments. The

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Concor gearing up to clear import backlog at Nhava Sheva Port
    Container Corp. of India said it is taking steps to add more intermodal services to help clear a buildup of containers that threatens to affect operations at marine terminals in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), the country's largest container gateway. "We are trying to resolve the said issues in coordination...
  • Port of Long Beach's new discounts aim to recoup market share
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has given preliminary approval to two incentives that aim to bring additional cargo to the port, following a slip in its container traffic and market share. The incentives, which also encourage the use of air pollution-reducing power and on-dock rail, are designed to help...
  • Air cargo market posts solid performance, but faces slowdown in coming months
    The air cargo market posted solid year-on-year growth in the first quarter driven by a cyclical upturn in the global economy, but high jet fuel prices and weak yields has depressed carriers' earnings as they face a slowdown in the coming months, the International Air Transport Association said. With new aircraft...
  • Big Data's benefits touted for logistics sector
    Like other fashionable buzzwords in the past, the catchphrase "Big Data" has grabbed many headlines in recent months, even as it has left many potential users bewildered about its scope and potential benefits. Although many supply chain companies seem to believe Big Data is too big for anyone but the Fortune...
  • Charleston adds cold-storage capacity
    Three companies this month have announced investments in temperature-controlled facilities near the Port of Charleston. Lineage Logistics will break ground next month on a 340,000-square-foot cold storage distribution center in North Charleston. The operation will provide blast-freezing for poultry and other protein exports, along with facilities for imports. The North Charleston project...
  • DCLI offers chassis road service
    Direct ChassisLink Inc. plans on July 1 to launch a program to provide emergency road service to truckers using DCLI chassis that aren't in cooperative pools. The start of the new program coincides with announced per-diem rate increases for chassis leased by DCLI and competitors TRAC Intermodal and Flexi-Van. TRAC Intermodal also...
  • SCFI: Rates up to Europe while Asia-US rates continue slide
    Spot rates from Asia to Europe were up for the second straight week in the week of June 13, 2014. Full-size chart Spot rates from Asia to Europe were up for the second straight week, but carriers are still looking forward to a July general rate increase. Spot rates to northern Europe rose...
  • Hamburg hails $1 billion Kiel Canal funding, awaits Elbe river court ruling
    The port of Hamburg hailed the German government's approval of a €750 million ($1 billion) investment to upgrade the Kiel Canal, which links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, as a major competitive boost for the country's largest container port. The Berlin government has allocated €265 million to widen the...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for June 13
    Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in various trade routes to take effect in July, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Despite recent improvements, global container lines' schedule reliability and on-time container delivery have been worse every month so far this...
  • US intermodal service shows signs of slipping again
    U.S. intermodal service appears to have slipped again last week, suggesting that the major railroads' rebound after a brutal winter wracked their networks and shippers' supply chains will be one of fits and starts. Average intermodal trains speeds, a barometer of overall service reliability, fell 1.1 percent in the first week...
  • EU security rules keeps industry guessing as July 1 deadline looms
    Tough screening regulations applying to air cargo being flown into the European Union will be enforced from July 1, but with just two weeks to go the industry has little idea which carriers, airports and forwarders have met the security requirements. "The challenge that we have is from the EU. We...
  • Media accused of vilifying trucking industry after fatal accident
    CHICAGO - The president and chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises, the 11th largest U.S. trucking company, today urged logistics executives to push back against what he called the mainstream media's vilification of the trucking industry following the high-profile deadly accident last weekend. Derek Leathers said the mainstream media has "butchered...
  • Nhava Sheva Port agents look to intermodal to clear backlog
    Ship agents in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) have called on state-owned rail operator Container Corp. of India to urgently provide more intermodal trains to tackle rising inventory levels at the country's largest container gateway. The move comes after the backlog of import units, destined for various inland container...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Panamax prices plunge
    Asset prices in certain segments of the dry-bulk market appear to be sliding, a leading Greek sale-and-purchase broker told clients Friday.
  • US preps Syria chemicals delivery
    A Norwegian cargoship is preparing to deliver a cargo of chemical weapons precursors handed over by Syria's military to Port Arthur, Texas, according to US government documents.
  • VLGC rates on the rise
    Rates for very large gas carriers (VLGCs) are on the rise and many believe the segment will continue to gain momentum in the weeks to come.
  • PDVSA pens tug series
    A Dutch shipbuilder has lined up a contract to construct ten tugs for Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA).
  • Lighter vessel sinks
    A lighter vessel has sunk in Bangladesh after hitting a wreck.
  • Capital cashes aframax
    Greek owner Capital Ship Management appears to have done well on an investment in a vintage aframax tanker.
  • Trafigura sells trio
    Commodities group Trafigura has reportedly sold off three modern medium range (MR) products tankers at a profit to Empire Navigation of Greece.
  • Cosco in $175m order
    Chinese owner adds to growing bulker newbuilding tally with contracts for six more ships.
  • Latvian likes LPG
    Vitol-backed tanker owner Latvian Shipping would be interested in a return to the LPG vessel sector, but it is not in a position to order new ships now.
  • Glencore deal for Diana
    Diana Shipping has penned a new contract for one of its panamax bulkers with Glencore.
  • Jumbo drops one
    Dutch owner Jumbo Shipping has cancelled an order for a heavy-lift vessel at Brodosplit in Croatia.
  • SeaEnergy builds fleet
    UK-listed SeaEnergy is teaming up with a Singapore company on offshore vessel shipmanagement.
  • Seven slip away
    Goldenport Holdings has pulled the plug on a plan to purchase seven bulkers from its founding Dragis family.
  • DNB in double downgrade
    DNB Markets has downgraded both the products tanker market and its largest owner Scorpio Tankers after taking a below consensus view in the market from next year.
  • GSI eyes yard buys
    Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is now considering taking over other yards as part of its restructuring.
  • SCI eyes LNG growth
    Indian owner in talks to expand managed gas carrier fleet to 20 ships.
  • Cargoship spills fuel
    The crew of a Vietnamese cargoship have been rescued after the vessel started sinking following a grounding off the Maldives.
  • Bugbee back for more
    Scorpio Bulkers president Robert Bugbee has topped up his stake in the New York-listed owner for the second time in a month.
  • BG takes back tanker
    KNOT Offshore Partners has persuaded BG Group to re-employ a shuttle tanker it is handing back in July.
  • Arcadia cools VL claims
    Arcadia Shipmanagement of Greece has distanced itself from claims a debut VLCC deal is being lined up.
  • NSB to quit German flag?
    Germany's NSB Reederei could shift its containerships from the domestic register as it seeks to find a way to reduce crewing costs.
  • OSG's $3.2bn bill
    US tanker owner OSG has revealed how it will spend $3.19bn of cash to exit bankruptcy.
  • STNG warns of loss
    Scorpio Tankers has braced investors for a softer than expected second quarter performance.
  • Heung-A adding duo
    South Korea's Heung-A Shipping is lining up a $28m investment on two more chemical carriers.
  • Four for Fukuoka
    Japan's Fukuoka Shipbuilding has clinched orders for a quartet of chemical tankers.
  • On the hook
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Supra8 nears 50 ships
    Pool operator Navig8 is close to operating 50 ships in its Supra8 supramax pool following the addition of three more bulkers.
  • DP World prices bond
    DP World is set to raise $1bn from a senior unsecured convertible ten-year bond, the company has confirmed.
  • Epic buys LPG duo
    Epic Gas confirmed Friday that it had purchased two modern 9,500-cbm LPG carriers for an undisclosed price.
  • Indo piracy crackdown
    Indonesia is about to take the fight to piracy gangs operating in the region with a string of measures designed to combat the problem.
  • DLNG prices
    Dynagas LNG Partners of Greece is poised to pocket nearly $110m from its latest Wall Street fundraiser.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Shipper: Railroad ag reports still needed
  • Vilsack trip aims to boost U.S. ag exports to Europe
    The U.S. agriculture secretary will discuss the expansion of agricultural trade between the two continents, the importance of agriculture's role in the T-TIP, and benefits the trade agreement will have for both the U.S and Europe.
  • Former U.S. Customs head Ambrose dies
    Myles J. Ambrose, who served as a head of the U.S. Customs in the early 1970s and later specialized as a private practice customs and international trade attorney in Washington, died on June 3. He was 87.
  • Vancouver port starts project to ease truck congestion
    The Canadian government is giving Port Metro Vancouver CAN $3 million ($2.76 million) to implement a common data interface project at its four terminals to reduce trucker wait time.
  • Higgerson heads CBP's Laredo, Texas office
  • Massport breaks ground new terminal
  • Ag shippers to ILWU, employers: 'We are all in the same boat'
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has urged the ILWU and employers to "take action to keep U.S. West Coast ports (and the cargo that is dependent upon them) viable."
  • MarAd seeks applications for marine highway projects
  • NYK acquires stake in Mexican car logistics company
    The Japanese shipping company bought a 30 percent stake in the Mexican logistics company CSI Group to expand its participation in Mexico's burgeoning finished automobile trade in North America.
  • Belgian researchers developing new container tracking technology
  • 5 NY/NJ airports gain new leaders
  • Weekly GRI roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2014
  • Bunker prices largely up in Houston
    Tight avails reported by local players.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Drive for fuel efficiency pushing younger ships to retirement
    Impending BWM convention could also impact demolition decision, says shipbroker.
  • Mass flow meters 'to increase fuel delivery capacity by 50%'
    CYE Petrol plans to add four more systems to its vessels.
  • Shipyard delivers hybrid tug
    Vessel can achieve 'average fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 40% reduction of emissions'.
  • Asian maritime agencies urged to step up anti-piracy efforts
    Fuel cargo was stolen in four of five recent piracy attacks.
  • Prices make strong gains across Europe
    Some gains in double digits, reports say.
  • Prices climb in Fujairah
    Suez sees little change.
  • Dispute over bunker consumption figures goes to police
    Norwegian shipowner at loggerheads with engine maker on issue, say press reports.
  • Bunker sales slide in Japan
    April volumes down month-on-month and year-on-year.
  • Emissions monitoring product launched with GPS link
    Product maps vessel's emissions' output against MARPOL regulations.
  • UK MGO supplier warning on demand surge
    Says refinery response to more demand for 0.10% sulphur marine fuel is likely to be limited.
  • Players stripped of bunker permits can appeal
    Malaysia says private jetty owners must justify why they should have bunker licences.
  • Sulphur breaches 'mostly the fault of the ship'
    Netherlands ready to implement EU Sulphur Directive, but will continue to show flexibility when interpreting sulphur transgressions.
  • Shipowner: ECAs will speed up LNG bunker fuel's progress
    Norwegian company also involved in Canadian LNG project.
  • Singapore bunker sales fall month-on-month
    May sales, however, are almost 3% up on the same month last year.
  • Week ends with bunker price surge across Asia
    MGO rates see double-digit growth across key hubs.
  • P&I club issues legal brief on European ECA
    Due to the implementation of directive 2012/33/EU by EU member states.
  • Bunker bill liability case goes to appeal
    Korean bunker supplier challenges lower court judgement.
  • UK refinery to go on sale
    Facility to be sold for $500-600 million.
  • Singapore: Bunkering, ship chandlers trade mixed in Q1
    Domestic trade shrinks, while foreign trade strengthens.
  • Class upgrades rules on composite materials
    Opens way to lighter vessels.
  • New Bunker Holding subsidiary to start business in Singapore
    Firm will be starting operations from July onwards, according to local sources.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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