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January 29, 2016

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DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf, 54, 'retires' after 11 years in office Global box ship fleet grows at slowest rate in 25 years: Alphaliner Maersk Line's Samba service to drop Tilbury for London Gateway CMA CGM inaugurates new strategic hub on Reunion Island Across China, Yiwu-Madrid train jumpstarts economic engines Philadelphia shortlists developers for Southport Marine Terminal Complex ATA December Truck Tonnage Index up 1.1pc, rising 2.6pc in 2015 Canada to sign TPP, but may not ratify it, says new Liberal government Amazon to create thousands of jobs in Europe in ongoing expansion Singapore Changi Airport's 2015 cargo flat at 1.85 million tonnes Cathay cuts expansion plans on encountering impasse with pilots union DHL moves into larger facility next to Memphis International Airport Etihad's smart air cargo dolly to keep freight cool on hot tarmac Cargolux extends GDP certification for after passing surveillance audit

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JANUARY 28, 2016
BCCI's conference discusses facilitative role of ports, shipping & logistics in "Make in India" JN Port customers' meet discusses key issues Port operations & further construction remain unaffected, says Adani Caterpillar Cargo Solutions (India) successfully executes air freight charter project CCEA approves hybrid annuity model for highway projects DICT playing a crucial role in abating Delhi's air pollution Mumbai hosting PPG Annual Conference next week INR plunges further against dollar, hits 68.20

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Recovery - in part RPA names industrial director Green light for new bypass in Ireland From supervisory to management board presidency Iranian aircraft welcome again DP World Group CEO retires Compromise for European port services regulation Kiel sets new rail loading record Turnaround expert takes major stake in Adria Airways Correction: Peter Whitfield, Neutral Air Partner Germany hooks up to "Atlantic" railfreight corridor London Gateway, I presume? Prestigious award for ICTSI Train handling on a large scale ALC calls for road reform monitoring Marseille on a rising tide Cathay Pacific looking back and forward New Japanese port company names first president TNT recognized for good practices

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JANUARY 28, 2016
UK Chamber of Shipping warns against complacency over "recovery" seafarer stats The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that positive new statistics on UK seafarer numbers should not "mask" the challenges facing UK shipping. The statistics, brought out by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT),... Euronav bullish after highest quarterly result since 2008 Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav was in bullish mood today as it announced its best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2008 and predicted "further progress" in the current year. The operator, which issued a protest against what it saw as an unjustified fall in its share price earlier this month,... Ezra Holdings at risk of liquidity crunch As oil prices continue to trend downwards and demand for offshore support vessels weakens, Ezra Holdings' asset values could continue to depreciate, putting it at risk of a liquidity crunch. This was the opinion of... Optimised Schilling® twisted trailing edge rudder The improvement of energy efficiency in the global shipping industry is one of the sustainable goals of the Becker Marine Systems company. The world market leader for high-performance rudders is presenting a new rudder profile, the optimised Schilling® Twisted Trailing Edge (Schilling® TT) Rudder. Two years following the successful development of... New records mark year of growth at Marseille Fos Container traffic was up by 3.5% to 1.22 million teu and by 4% in tonnage terms to 11.7MT - marking three consecutive years of growth when box volumes have increased by a cumulative 15% under the port's 'alternative southern gateway for Europe' strategy. The port authority said 2015 statistics confirmed... WODCON XXI in Miami in June Join the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) in Miami this June as it hosts the 21st World Dredging Congress and Exposition (WODCON XXI). Considered the most important and anticipated event for dredging professionals worldwide, WODCONs are the only global event dedicated exclusively to dredging and maritime construction. The conference will take... When dangers at sea draw the right attention At the launch of Seafarers Awareness Week in London, UK, last night, an event aimed at increasing the country's maritime personnel recruitment and retention, it was refreshing to see that the event's organiser, Seafarers... Prestige master sentenced to two years in prison Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced the former master of the Prestige oil tanker to two years in prison for his role in the environmental disaster created by the loss of the vessel and its cargo off the northwest coast of Spain in... New CEDA Environment Commission chairman Since October last year, CEDA's Environment Commission (CEC) has a new chair. Frederik Roose of the Maritime Access Division of the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium succeeds Polite Laboyrie, Witteveen+Bos, the Netherlands, who has been chairing the CEC for 8 years and who moved on to CEDA... Farstad Shipping to cut head office costs to combat weak market Farstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, says it has started a process with the aim of reducing administrative expenses at the group's head office in Aalesund. "The employees have today been informed about the process, which will conclude by the end of February 2016,"... IOC takes two BW VLGCs on charter for two years As freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers continue to head north, Indian Oil Corporation has reportedly fixed two VLGCs from BW Group for up to two years, brokers tell... Lamprell takes Sembcorp Marine's place in HHI's venture with Saudi Aramco United Arab Emirates-based oil rig engineering service provider Lamprell Plc has taken Singapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine's place in Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI's) shipbuilding venture with Saudi Arabian national oil company Saudi Aramco. Under the deal, all three parties, together with Aramco shipping affiliate Bahri, will build a shipbuilding complex in Saudi... JNPT reports flat throughput after year of labour and congestion problems India's largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), handled 4.48 million teu in 2015, representing growth of just 0.1% over the previous year. JNPT was beset by labour and congestion issues for much of the year. Figures from the Ministry of Shipping show India's largest container... India pumps USD2.1 billion into major ports as throughput expands Investment in India's port infrastructure will reach USD2.1 billion in fiscal year 2015/16 and add 162 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of new capacity to the country's 12 largest ports, according to the country's Ministry of Shipping. "The focus is on improving the existing port... Keppel and BG Group win Singapore LNG bunker licence Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and BG Group have been jointly awarded the first issued licence by the port of Singapore to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkers.With the licence, the Singapore-based Keppel O&M and UK-based BG Group will establish a... Cut old Capsizes by half or stay in the red, warns Drewry Dry bulk shipowners must cut half the Capesize capacity over 12 years old if they want to return to profitability within two years, is Drewry's assessment of an industry burdened by chronic overcapacity and falling demand.The London-based analyst said dry bulk shipping was facing a perfect... First cyclone of the season forecast for Australia's Pilbara Ships are evacuating Australian Pilbara port of Dampier and Port Hedland in anticipation of the first cyclone of the season. Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) issued a cyclone advice at 10:15 h local time on 28 January, announcing it had commenced evacuating the...

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Maersk diverts flagship Triple-E to London Gateway to escape logjam at Felixstowe Sky darkens over an already gloomy air cargo market as pricing falls Chance to have your say on government plan for a new tunnel under the Thames Analysis: Can JB Hunt take advantage of an impressive balance sheet to deliver even more value? UN panel backs banning lithium-ion battery shipments on passenger planes Mombasa: process versus vested interest?

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Vane takes delivery of first 4,200 hp tugboat in new series Detyens awarded $11.4 million for T-AO 203 drydocking Philly Shipyard lays keel for first of four for Kinder Morgan AMP slams multiple errors in Jones Act report Veth names Twin Disc distributor in select Asian markets Incat Crowther cat now operating 21 mile Honduras route

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Port of Longview names Krehbiel interim chief executive officer Community Partner Program renewed by Port of Port Angeles Commissioners Weekly rail freight traffic tally drops by over 10 percent Seattle Port Commission Oks energy/sustainability policy board Alaska Airlines adding flight between Portland, Atlanta

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Shipowners have only themselves to blame The excess capacity of ships in most sectors comes from reckless disregard of economic fundamentals European Commission backs voluntary places of refuge guidelines Non-binding code now available for member state adoption ITF helps 'penniless' Seaman Guard Ohio crew as appeal is lodged ITF clarifies assistance as crew and guards lodge appeal against court decision Australian LNG to head to Europe this year LNG fleet should get ready for new trade lane as Australian cargoes are set to be shipped very far Banks tighten screws on offshore sector Leading lenders forecast more difficult financing environment for offshore players Cyclone forces evacuation at Pilbara dry bulk terminals Tropical low pressure heading towards coast disrupts port operations Kirby Corp results take a knock from marine transportation and diesel engine businesses Depressed commodity and crude prices hit both business segments Rescue vessels attend stricken Modern Express as list worsens Ship continues eastward drift in Bay of Biscay towards France Marseilles-Fos posts record year for container traffic Box volumes up 3.5% to mark third successive year of volume growth New York/New Jersey braced for further delays Port authority expects a two- to three-day lag in getting cargoes through Euronav reports $350m net profit for 2015 Belgian tanker owner reports solid fourth quarter and an even stronger start to 2016 RCL takes slots on Wan Hai Lines new China-India service Thai carrier says new service to start in late February Greek owners pledge that European tax assault will not topple them Veniamis calls heat from Brussels 'the height of hypocrisy' Product tanker rates slide across most benchmark routes Ample tonnage availability and lacklustre gasoline and diesel markets weigh Product tanker rates may be hit when tonnage switches from dirty to clean Hånell: More product tankers will likely switch back to carrying clean cargo in 2016 India's JNPT reports record container throughput for 2015 The 4.48m teu figure for 2015 highest since port started operations Indian authorities to invest $2.1bn on port initiatives Shipping ministry to award 30 port upgrading projects over 2015-2016 work year Judicial manager to sell five Mercator Lines Singapore vessels to creditors Vessels scheduled for delivery by February 2016

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JANUARY 28, 2016
CMA CGM, Iran Shipping Lines team up Samskip bolsters Norway short-sea service Oakland seeks 45-minute truck turns Spot rates crimp Knight Transportation profit APMT Pipavav's logs high single-digit traffic drop MSC seals acquisition of Portugal state rail freight operator Cosco targets March 1 for merger of CSCL fleet India pours billions into growing ports Third-quarter profit plunges at India's Gati Ltd. Costamare defies charter market, posts profit increase Never-completed container ships find work in wind power sector Logistics operators intensify e-commerce focus in Thailand, China Labor woes, congestion stifles growth at India's largest port Industry searches for ways to comply with container weight rule

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JANUARY 28, 2016
ATB outlook looks uncertain for Kirby Tank-barge utilisation for oceangoing fleet remains high but term charters wane. Listing Cido car carrier stabilises off France No water ingress but salvors still cannot safely board Modern Express. Princess preps $450m renewal campaign Carnival subsidiary says programme involves ship renovations and 'product innovation'. VLCC rates still down amid Korean spree Average VLCC rates sink 10% in one day but eastbound market shows better signs. Exmar's profit falls on weaker rates The Nicolas Saverys-led company cites weak rates for small gas carriers. Low prices not slowing US LPG exports Energy logistics firm notes bigger share of Asia's LPG market, but crude exports not viable. Strong earnings drive up shipping stocks Costamare and GasLog Partners results aid stock prices with Euronav also on the rise. Concordia in talks to settle $21m dispute Swedish owner attempts to resolve issues linked to 2012 grounding in Hudson River. Concordia clocks up best year since 2001 Chief executive Kim Ullman attributes higher profit to strong market and chartering strategy. Wilson sells old mini-bulker for profit Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1979-built ship to Romanian company for $750,000. Petrobras shakes up contract oversight As company cuts management jobs and improves compliance, single division to run all tenders. GasLog MLP boosts payout on record profit LNG carrier owner hikes dividend thanks to strongest quarter ever; expects busy 2016. Burke: Oil war of attrition is no game Ridgebury Tankers boss is not expecting oil producing nations to turn down the tap. Yangzijiang acquires investment fund Singapore-listed shipbuilder takes over Chinese equity company for around $30m. ITF slams victimisation of Mangouras Union says "innocent" Prestige captain should not be jailed again by Spain. Glencore oil storage deal not the last Fearnleys says more ships could find similar work after Glencore said to have tied up four VLCCs. Broken bulker to be scrapped on-site Towing and scuttling idea dropped as Mexico comes up with new plan for grounded Los Llanitos. Golden Union linked to cape duo buyback Greek owner said to have paid more than $70m for two Hanjin-built bulkers which it cancelled last year. Stolt Nielsen cautious on tanker oversupply Oslo-listed owner makes more in 2015 but commits to conservative management due to big global orderbook. Korean yard losses tipped to narrow Analysts say HHI, DSME and Samsung to improve in Q4, but prospects still grim. Euronav books best quarter since financial crisis Paddy Rodgers-led owner books first annual profit since 2010 with 2016 starting strongly. Van Oord adds dredger at Dutch yard Owner signs up for new cutter suction vessel at Royal IHC. CSSC Shipping adds bulker at group yard Chinese state shipbuilding group contracts 38,000-dwt ship for own account. "Drastic" bulker scrapping needed as owners face perfect storm Drewry says profits could be achieved by 2018 if owners scrap half of all capesizes over 12 years old. Indonesia seeking mini-LNG vessel Bidders may be forced to look to newbuildings due to shortage of vessels meeting bid's size criteria. Mohammed Sharaf quitting DP World Group Dubai port giant to seek new CEO after veteran ends 23-year stay at company. Swiber seeks backing to loosen bond covenants Singapore-listed offshore firm embarks on consent solicitation exercise to avoid potential breaches. Kirby quarterly result misses estimates Barge operator sees results pulled downward by lower crude oil prices. Desmi to appeal US ballast water rule US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment. Singapore set for LNG bunkering from 2017 Pavillion Gas and BG joint venture with Keppel emerge as successful bidders in licensing round. Kirby results miss estimates The barge operator sees results pulled lower by lower crude oil prices.

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JANUARY 28, 2016
COSCON asks FMC for simplified transfer of service contracts from China Shipping Marseille Fos freight throughput rises 4.1% in 2015 APEC moves toward tariff cuts for green power products Cogent Holdings reportedly for sale Port of Oshawa sees volumes rise in 2015 U.S., Colombia enhance beef trade Firm seeks authority to export LNG to Caribbean Euronav reports strong growth in 2015 Ryder to use 15 LNG trucks for Shell Oil fleet CBP seizes over 16,000 counterfeit hoverboards C.H. Robinson adds airfreight screening in L.A. area Shipco adds Taipei, Qingdao airfreight offices Executive Moves: Port of Longview, DP World Group, ShipHawk and Port of Houston Authority Port of Oakland to take financial hit from Ports America, TIL exit

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JANUARY 28, 2016
CHINA DATA: Dec gasoil, fuel oil demand continue to fall, jet demand to rise Fall on fuel oil demand smaller than in November. Tallink Grupp extends low sulfur marine fuel contract with Neste Deliveries have been 'fast, safe and on time' FEATURE: North Sea crude arb moves hamper Baltic, North Sea Aframaxes Aframax market fighting back as arbitrage becomes tougher. Cartagena's IFO 380 CST prices hit lowest price in 13 years on strong supplier competition Bunker fuel demand at Colombian port fell in January.

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DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf, 54, 'retires' after 11 years in office Global box ship fleet grows at slowest rate in 25 years: Alphaliner Maersk Line's Samba service to drop Tilbury for London Gateway CMA CGM inaugurates new strategic hub on Reunion Island Across China, Yiwu-Madrid train jumpstarts economic engines Philadelphia shortlists developers for Southport Marine Terminal Complex ATA December Truck Tonnage Index up 1.1pc, rising 2.6pc in 2015 Canada to sign TPP, but may not ratify it, says new Liberal government Amazon to create thousands of jobs in Europe in ongoing expansion Singapore Changi Airport's 2015 cargo flat at 1.85 million tonnes Cathay cuts expansion plans on encountering impasse with pilots union DHL moves into larger facility next to Memphis International Airport Etihad's smart air cargo dolly to keep freight cool on hot tarmac Cargolux extends GDP certification for after passing surveillance audit

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JANUARY 28, 2016
BCCI's conference discusses facilitative role of ports, shipping & logistics in "Make in India" JN Port customers' meet discusses key issues Port operations & further construction remain unaffected, says Adani Caterpillar Cargo Solutions (India) successfully executes air freight charter project CCEA approves hybrid annuity model for highway projects DICT playing a crucial role in abating Delhi's air pollution Mumbai hosting PPG Annual Conference next week INR plunges further against dollar, hits 68.20

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Recovery - in part RPA names industrial director Green light for new bypass in Ireland From supervisory to management board presidency Iranian aircraft welcome again DP World Group CEO retires Compromise for European port services regulation Kiel sets new rail loading record Turnaround expert takes major stake in Adria Airways Correction: Peter Whitfield, Neutral Air Partner Germany hooks up to "Atlantic" railfreight corridor London Gateway, I presume? Prestigious award for ICTSI Train handling on a large scale ALC calls for road reform monitoring Marseille on a rising tide Cathay Pacific looking back and forward New Japanese port company names first president TNT recognized for good practices

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JANUARY 28, 2016
UK Chamber of Shipping warns against complacency over "recovery" seafarer stats The UK Chamber of Shipping has warned that positive new statistics on UK seafarer numbers should not "mask" the challenges facing UK shipping. The statistics, brought out by the UK's Department for Transport (DfT),... Euronav bullish after highest quarterly result since 2008 Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav was in bullish mood today as it announced its best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2008 and predicted "further progress" in the current year. The operator, which issued a protest against what it saw as an unjustified fall in its share price earlier this month,... Ezra Holdings at risk of liquidity crunch As oil prices continue to trend downwards and demand for offshore support vessels weakens, Ezra Holdings' asset values could continue to depreciate, putting it at risk of a liquidity crunch. This was the opinion of... Optimised Schilling® twisted trailing edge rudder The improvement of energy efficiency in the global shipping industry is one of the sustainable goals of the Becker Marine Systems company. The world market leader for high-performance rudders is presenting a new rudder profile, the optimised Schilling® Twisted Trailing Edge (Schilling® TT) Rudder. Two years following the successful development of... New records mark year of growth at Marseille Fos Container traffic was up by 3.5% to 1.22 million teu and by 4% in tonnage terms to 11.7MT - marking three consecutive years of growth when box volumes have increased by a cumulative 15% under the port's 'alternative southern gateway for Europe' strategy. The port authority said 2015 statistics confirmed... WODCON XXI in Miami in June Join the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) in Miami this June as it hosts the 21st World Dredging Congress and Exposition (WODCON XXI). Considered the most important and anticipated event for dredging professionals worldwide, WODCONs are the only global event dedicated exclusively to dredging and maritime construction. The conference will take... When dangers at sea draw the right attention At the launch of Seafarers Awareness Week in London, UK, last night, an event aimed at increasing the country's maritime personnel recruitment and retention, it was refreshing to see that the event's organiser, Seafarers... Prestige master sentenced to two years in prison Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced the former master of the Prestige oil tanker to two years in prison for his role in the environmental disaster created by the loss of the vessel and its cargo off the northwest coast of Spain in... New CEDA Environment Commission chairman Since October last year, CEDA's Environment Commission (CEC) has a new chair. Frederik Roose of the Maritime Access Division of the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, Belgium succeeds Polite Laboyrie, Witteveen+Bos, the Netherlands, who has been chairing the CEC for 8 years and who moved on to CEDA... Farstad Shipping to cut head office costs to combat weak market Farstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, says it has started a process with the aim of reducing administrative expenses at the group's head office in Aalesund. "The employees have today been informed about the process, which will conclude by the end of February 2016,"... IOC takes two BW VLGCs on charter for two years As freight rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers continue to head north, Indian Oil Corporation has reportedly fixed two VLGCs from BW Group for up to two years, brokers tell... Lamprell takes Sembcorp Marine's place in HHI's venture with Saudi Aramco United Arab Emirates-based oil rig engineering service provider Lamprell Plc has taken Singapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine's place in Hyundai Heavy Industries' (HHI's) shipbuilding venture with Saudi Arabian national oil company Saudi Aramco. Under the deal, all three parties, together with Aramco shipping affiliate Bahri, will build a shipbuilding complex in Saudi... JNPT reports flat throughput after year of labour and congestion problems India's largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), handled 4.48 million teu in 2015, representing growth of just 0.1% over the previous year. JNPT was beset by labour and congestion issues for much of the year. Figures from the Ministry of Shipping show India's largest container... India pumps USD2.1 billion into major ports as throughput expands Investment in India's port infrastructure will reach USD2.1 billion in fiscal year 2015/16 and add 162 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of new capacity to the country's 12 largest ports, according to the country's Ministry of Shipping. "The focus is on improving the existing port... Keppel and BG Group win Singapore LNG bunker licence Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) and BG Group have been jointly awarded the first issued licence by the port of Singapore to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkers.With the licence, the Singapore-based Keppel O&M and UK-based BG Group will establish a... Cut old Capsizes by half or stay in the red, warns Drewry Dry bulk shipowners must cut half the Capesize capacity over 12 years old if they want to return to profitability within two years, is Drewry's assessment of an industry burdened by chronic overcapacity and falling demand.The London-based analyst said dry bulk shipping was facing a perfect... First cyclone of the season forecast for Australia's Pilbara Ships are evacuating Australian Pilbara port of Dampier and Port Hedland in anticipation of the first cyclone of the season. Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) issued a cyclone advice at 10:15 h local time on 28 January, announcing it had commenced evacuating the...

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
Maersk diverts flagship Triple-E to London Gateway to escape logjam at Felixstowe Sky darkens over an already gloomy air cargo market as pricing falls Chance to have your say on government plan for a new tunnel under the Thames Analysis: Can JB Hunt take advantage of an impressive balance sheet to deliver even more value? UN panel backs banning lithium-ion battery shipments on passenger planes Mombasa: process versus vested interest?

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
Vane takes delivery of first 4,200 hp tugboat in new series Detyens awarded $11.4 million for T-AO 203 drydocking Philly Shipyard lays keel for first of four for Kinder Morgan AMP slams multiple errors in Jones Act report Veth names Twin Disc distributor in select Asian markets Incat Crowther cat now operating 21 mile Honduras route

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Port of Longview names Krehbiel interim chief executive officer Community Partner Program renewed by Port of Port Angeles Commissioners Weekly rail freight traffic tally drops by over 10 percent Seattle Port Commission Oks energy/sustainability policy board Alaska Airlines adding flight between Portland, Atlanta

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JANUARY 28, 2016
Shipowners have only themselves to blame The excess capacity of ships in most sectors comes from reckless disregard of economic fundamentals European Commission backs voluntary places of refuge guidelines Non-binding code now available for member state adoption ITF helps 'penniless' Seaman Guard Ohio crew as appeal is lodged ITF clarifies assistance as crew and guards lodge appeal against court decision Australian LNG to head to Europe this year LNG fleet should get ready for new trade lane as Australian cargoes are set to be shipped very far Banks tighten screws on offshore sector Leading lenders forecast more difficult financing environment for offshore players Cyclone forces evacuation at Pilbara dry bulk terminals Tropical low pressure heading towards coast disrupts port operations Kirby Corp results take a knock from marine transportation and diesel engine businesses Depressed commodity and crude prices hit both business segments Rescue vessels attend stricken Modern Express as list worsens Ship continues eastward drift in Bay of Biscay towards France Marseilles-Fos posts record year for container traffic Box volumes up 3.5% to mark third successive year of volume growth New York/New Jersey braced for further delays Port authority expects a two- to three-day lag in getting cargoes through Euronav reports $350m net profit for 2015 Belgian tanker owner reports solid fourth quarter and an even stronger start to 2016 RCL takes slots on Wan Hai Lines new China-India service Thai carrier says new service to start in late February Greek owners pledge that European tax assault will not topple them Veniamis calls heat from Brussels 'the height of hypocrisy' Product tanker rates slide across most benchmark routes Ample tonnage availability and lacklustre gasoline and diesel markets weigh Product tanker rates may be hit when tonnage switches from dirty to clean Hånell: More product tankers will likely switch back to carrying clean cargo in 2016 India's JNPT reports record container throughput for 2015 The 4.48m teu figure for 2015 highest since port started operations Indian authorities to invest $2.1bn on port initiatives Shipping ministry to award 30 port upgrading projects over 2015-2016 work year Judicial manager to sell five Mercator Lines Singapore vessels to creditors Vessels scheduled for delivery by February 2016

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
CMA CGM, Iran Shipping Lines team up Samskip bolsters Norway short-sea service Oakland seeks 45-minute truck turns Spot rates crimp Knight Transportation profit APMT Pipavav's logs high single-digit traffic drop MSC seals acquisition of Portugal state rail freight operator Cosco targets March 1 for merger of CSCL fleet India pours billions into growing ports Third-quarter profit plunges at India's Gati Ltd. Costamare defies charter market, posts profit increase Never-completed container ships find work in wind power sector Logistics operators intensify e-commerce focus in Thailand, China Labor woes, congestion stifles growth at India's largest port Industry searches for ways to comply with container weight rule

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
ATB outlook looks uncertain for Kirby Tank-barge utilisation for oceangoing fleet remains high but term charters wane. Listing Cido car carrier stabilises off France No water ingress but salvors still cannot safely board Modern Express. Princess preps $450m renewal campaign Carnival subsidiary says programme involves ship renovations and 'product innovation'. VLCC rates still down amid Korean spree Average VLCC rates sink 10% in one day but eastbound market shows better signs. Exmar's profit falls on weaker rates The Nicolas Saverys-led company cites weak rates for small gas carriers. Low prices not slowing US LPG exports Energy logistics firm notes bigger share of Asia's LPG market, but crude exports not viable. Strong earnings drive up shipping stocks Costamare and GasLog Partners results aid stock prices with Euronav also on the rise. Concordia in talks to settle $21m dispute Swedish owner attempts to resolve issues linked to 2012 grounding in Hudson River. Concordia clocks up best year since 2001 Chief executive Kim Ullman attributes higher profit to strong market and chartering strategy. Wilson sells old mini-bulker for profit Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1979-built ship to Romanian company for $750,000. Petrobras shakes up contract oversight As company cuts management jobs and improves compliance, single division to run all tenders. GasLog MLP boosts payout on record profit LNG carrier owner hikes dividend thanks to strongest quarter ever; expects busy 2016. Burke: Oil war of attrition is no game Ridgebury Tankers boss is not expecting oil producing nations to turn down the tap. Yangzijiang acquires investment fund Singapore-listed shipbuilder takes over Chinese equity company for around $30m. ITF slams victimisation of Mangouras Union says "innocent" Prestige captain should not be jailed again by Spain. Glencore oil storage deal not the last Fearnleys says more ships could find similar work after Glencore said to have tied up four VLCCs. Broken bulker to be scrapped on-site Towing and scuttling idea dropped as Mexico comes up with new plan for grounded Los Llanitos. Golden Union linked to cape duo buyback Greek owner said to have paid more than $70m for two Hanjin-built bulkers which it cancelled last year. Stolt Nielsen cautious on tanker oversupply Oslo-listed owner makes more in 2015 but commits to conservative management due to big global orderbook. Korean yard losses tipped to narrow Analysts say HHI, DSME and Samsung to improve in Q4, but prospects still grim. Euronav books best quarter since financial crisis Paddy Rodgers-led owner books first annual profit since 2010 with 2016 starting strongly. Van Oord adds dredger at Dutch yard Owner signs up for new cutter suction vessel at Royal IHC. CSSC Shipping adds bulker at group yard Chinese state shipbuilding group contracts 38,000-dwt ship for own account. "Drastic" bulker scrapping needed as owners face perfect storm Drewry says profits could be achieved by 2018 if owners scrap half of all capesizes over 12 years old. Indonesia seeking mini-LNG vessel Bidders may be forced to look to newbuildings due to shortage of vessels meeting bid's size criteria. Mohammed Sharaf quitting DP World Group Dubai port giant to seek new CEO after veteran ends 23-year stay at company. Swiber seeks backing to loosen bond covenants Singapore-listed offshore firm embarks on consent solicitation exercise to avoid potential breaches. Kirby quarterly result misses estimates Barge operator sees results pulled downward by lower crude oil prices. Desmi to appeal US ballast water rule US Coast Guard says life and death, not reproduction, standard for ballast treatment. Singapore set for LNG bunkering from 2017 Pavillion Gas and BG joint venture with Keppel emerge as successful bidders in licensing round. Kirby results miss estimates The barge operator sees results pulled lower by lower crude oil prices.

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
COSCON asks FMC for simplified transfer of service contracts from China Shipping Marseille Fos freight throughput rises 4.1% in 2015 APEC moves toward tariff cuts for green power products Cogent Holdings reportedly for sale Port of Oshawa sees volumes rise in 2015 U.S., Colombia enhance beef trade Firm seeks authority to export LNG to Caribbean Euronav reports strong growth in 2015 Ryder to use 15 LNG trucks for Shell Oil fleet CBP seizes over 16,000 counterfeit hoverboards C.H. Robinson adds airfreight screening in L.A. area Shipco adds Taipei, Qingdao airfreight offices Executive Moves: Port of Longview, DP World Group, ShipHawk and Port of Houston Authority Port of Oakland to take financial hit from Ports America, TIL exit

	web site
JANUARY 28, 2016
CHINA DATA: Dec gasoil, fuel oil demand continue to fall, jet demand to rise Fall on fuel oil demand smaller than in November. Tallink Grupp extends low sulfur marine fuel contract with Neste Deliveries have been 'fast, safe and on time' FEATURE: North Sea crude arb moves hamper Baltic, North Sea Aframaxes Aframax market fighting back as arbitrage becomes tougher. Cartagena's IFO 380 CST prices hit lowest price in 13 years on strong supplier competition Bunker fuel demand at Colombian port fell in January.

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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