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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • Jumbo-SAL Alliance & Sai Maritime & Management add one more feat to their list of accomplishments
  • HTOA conducts its 16th AGM in Mumbai
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  • Global economy stronger, but challenges remain: Outlook
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  • Ship agency tariff in Turkey to go up
  • Sustainability Charges at Dighi Port
  • DNV awards AiP to system for liquefied hydrogen carrier

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
  • A jewel on the Rio Grande
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  • Menzies appoints new EVP of AMI
  • Another mega vessel for MSC
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  • Icelandair Cargo: managing director steps down
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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Air India targeting pharma trade with air freight fleet capacity set to quadruple
  • MSC's second-hand ship shopping spree continues despite declining vessel values
  • Little hope of 2024 upturn in box shipping trades, says Yang Ming
  • FedEx's belt-tightening on track... while goading UPS
  • Are China's ports and shipping companies being used to spy on the world?
  • Speedcargo trials at Etihad show how AI can improve air cargo operations
  • Giridharan Srinivasan named as new India area general manager for Etihad Cargo

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • ABB solutions picked for Samskip's hydrogen-powered newbuilds
    The two hydrogen fueled short sea containerships ordered by Rotterdam-headquartered Samskip earlier this year will feature a comprehensive ABB power, propulsion and automation system On order at India's Cochin Shipyard for deliveries
  • MARAD springs a surprise in marine highway grant awards
    MARAD's latest round of marine highway grant awards include one that may come as a surprise: $600,000 to study conversion of the historic coal-burning ferry SS Badger to a zero-emission vessel -
  • Freire lays keel of new Briggs Marine maintenance support vessel
    Spain's Freire Shipyard is moving right along on the 40-meter maintenance support vessel ordered by U.K.-based Briggs Marine in March, holding a keel laying ceremony for the vessel on September 19. "It's

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • COSCO and State Power Investment sign cooperation deal
    China COSCO SHIPPING and State Power Investment signed an online Memorandum of Cooperation Agreement on 20 September. Both sides will increase synergies, take advantage of their respective business benefits and develop a comprehensive and multi-level strategic relationship. The two companies will continue to develop strategic collaboration in green energy, shipping logistics, infrastructure build
  • ABB to power Samskip's new hydrogen-fuelled container ships
    ABB will deliver a comprehensive power distribution system for two newbuild short-sea container ships of the global logistics company Samskip Group headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In particular, the vessels will be among the world's first of their kind to use hydrogen as a fuel. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2023, but financial details were not disclosed. Also, the 135-me
  • HMM to become minority owner of Polaris Shipping
    South Korea's flagship box line HMM is set to become a minor shareholder in compatriot shipping outfit Polaris Shipping, which focuses on operating very large ore carriers. HMM and state-backed ship finance institution Korea Ocean Business Corporation are participating as financial investors in Woori Private Equity Asset Management (Woori PE), a private equity fund headed by Woori Financial Group
  • Kalmar gains cyber security certification
    Cargotec-owned manufacturing firm Kalmar has received IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its One automation system, which was developed by the Kalmar Technology and Competence Centre in Tampere, Finland. IEC 62443-4-1 is one of several standards that define the process criteria for the secure development of products used in industrial automation and control systems (IACS). It describes the cyber sec
  • VICT handles largest boxship arriving in Australia
    Port of Melbourne's Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) welcomes the 10,000 TEU container ship CMA CGM Pelleas. In particular, at 350 meters in length, the container vessel is the largest ever to dock in an Australian port. The ship is nearly 43 meters wide. VICT's chief executive officer, Bruno Porchietto, says that super-sized vessels like CMA CGM Pelleas are likely to become more
  • Port of Oakland introduces zero-emission vehicles
    The Port of Oakland collaborated with community partners to offer a Zero Emissions Truck Ride and Drive event, giving port workers personal experience with cutting-edge zero-emission vehicles. On Friday, 15 September, the Californian port cooperated with the Harbor Trucking Association, CALSTART, California's Hybrid and Zero-Emissions Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), the California
  • Hapag-Lloyd starts rollout of Starlink to its fleet
    Following a successful pilot phase, German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has decided to proceed with the rollout of Starlink satellite internet technology across its vessel fleet. Since May, crew members aboard four pilot Hapag-Lloyd ships have had the opportunity to test the Starlink technology and the feedback from these trials has been very positive, according to Hapag-Lloyd. "The high-speed satel
  • Magaya selects Thoughtworks for cloud platform modernisation on AWS
    Magaya Corporation, a logistics and supply chain automation software provider, selected Thoughtworks to support its cloud platform modernisation on Amazon Web Services, Inc. This project is a significant step forward for Magaya in enabling greater security, stability, and interoperability across all Magaya products and third-party applications. Moving to AWS's public cloud is also a massive boost
  • Maersk opens new warehouse in Cameroon
    Maersk has announced the opening of a new, technology-driven Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon. Maersk's new facility is located within the Douala Port Zone, which serves as a gateway to several markets within Central Africa. "With the rapid expansion of the middle-class population in the region, there is a growing demand for goods, especially in the FMCG sector. The P
  • PEMA and ICHCA pen cooperation agreement
    Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) and International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have signed a collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this agreement, the two associations aim to enable each organisation to better achieve their objectives through a programme of cooperation. This will include agreed actions and initiatives, meetings, sharing and ex

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Fearnleys takes over Ocean Shipbrokers
    Norwegian shipbroker Fearnleys has snapped up UK-based Ocean Shipbrokers, bolstering its activities in tankers, sale and purchase and LPG. Fearnleys said the move will see the company double the size of its tanker team, client reach and market coverage. Set up in 2006, Ocean Shipbrokers has a tanker presence in Beijing, Singapore, Dubai, Geneva, Oslo ...
  • McDermott scores contract win offshore Brazil
    Houston-based subsea and deepwater engineering and construction player McDermott has won a contract from PRIO, formerly PetroRio, for work on the Wahoo field, offshore Brazil. The deal covers the transportation and installation of around 30 km of coated 10-inch rigid pipelines and associated subsea structures. Once installed, the pipelines will connect the Wahoo field to ...
  • ABB to power Samskip's hydrogen-fuelled containerships
    European containerline Samskip has tapped Swiss tech firm ABB for the provision of complete power, propulsion and automation systems for its hydrogen-powered container vessels. ABB will deliver the system for Samskip's two newbuild short-sea container ships which will be among the first of their kind to use hydrogen as a fuel. Financial details of the ...
  • Zulu Associates' autonomous zero-emission boxship enters design phase
    Belgian maritime innovator Zulu Associates has contracted Dutch firm Conoship International to advance the design of the Zulu Mass 200 teu shortsea container vessel. The vessel concept, which received approval in principle from Lloyds Register, is planned to be initially operational with Anglo Belgian Shipping Company on Green Corridors between the European continent and the ...
  • Semco and A.P. Moller Holding unit secure work on Ørsted's wind farms off Germany
    Denmark-based contractor Semco Maritime and fellow service provider KK Wind Solutions, part of A.P. Moller Holding, have secured a contract from renewable energy group Ørsted to work on itsGerman offshore wind farms. The contract with an undisclosed value covers high voltage services at Borkum Riffgrund 1 & 2 and Gode Wind 1 & 2. The ...
  • CK Line taps Huangpu Wenchong for pair of feeder boxships
    South Korea's CK Line has ordered a pair of feeder containerships at Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China. The Seoul-based firm has signed up for 2,700 teu ships in its first deal with the CSSC-affiliated specialist in feeder construction. The price and delivery dates for the 188.8m-long SDARI designed ships have not been revealed. Brokers are ...
  • Chinese yard books first VLCCs
    The world has a new yard accepting VLCC orders. Hengli Heavy Industry, the yard formerly known as STX Dalian, has been tasked by its oil refining parent, Hengli Group, to build two 306,000 dwt tankers scheduled for delivery in September 2025 and February 2026. The yard's bulker-focused orderbook now tops 30 ships. STX Dalian was ...
  • Polaris Shipping sold to Korean private equity
    One of the biggest operators of large bulk carriers in the world will remain in Korean hands with news today that buyers of Polaris Shipping have been confirmed. Multiple media sources in South Korea are reporting that Woori Private Equity Asset Management Co has been selected as the preferred bidder to take over the shipping ...
  • Allianz warns of growing risks amid 'epic' offshore wind growth
    German insurance firm Allianz has warned that the offshore wind market must be wary of many challenges and learn from past losses in the midst of an 'epic' global offshore wind roll-out. More than 99% of the total global offshore wind installation is in Europe and Asia-Pacific today, but the US is investing heavily in ...
  • Singapore's Jasper Investments and Berlitz Marine forge offshore tie-up
    Singapore-based Jasper Investments has entered into a strategic collaboration framework agreement with fellow vessel owner and operator Berlitz Marine to expand and grow the company's core marine and offshore business. The duo will look into various ventures, including the acquisition, operation and management of offshore support vessels for deployment in the Southeast Asia and Gulf ...
  • Shipping's top brass have itchy feet
    Recruitment firm Faststream has just published its latest Senior Maritime Executive Report in which it is clear shipping's top brass have itchy feet. There has been movement at the top with over a quarter of respondents saying they had changed jobs in the last two years, but 15% regretted doing so. The commonality of their ...
  • UK gives green light to RWE's Welsh offshore wind farm
    UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Claire Coutinho has given the go-ahead to Wales' largest renewable energy investment this decade - RWE's Awel y Môr offshore wind farm. The project will be located alongside the operational 576 MW Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm (pictured above) and is planned to be ...
  • Sohmen-Pao puts Oslo Børs on alert
    Andreas Sohmen-Pao used his primetime speaking slot at yesterday's Pareto Securities' 30th Annual Energy Conference to warn attendees in the Norwegian capital that Oslo is no longer the attractive place to list that it once was. Sohmen-Pao, whose BW Group empire is one of the largest names on the Oslo Børs, voiced his concerns about ...
  • Standard Supply flips another PSV
    Norwegian PSV owner Standard Supply has cashed in on one of Northern Supply's mid-sized units. The Oslo-listed company is shipping out the 2008-built for $9.5m. Standard Supply picked up the sister ship to the FS Braemar for $6m when the company lifted its ownership in Northern Supply from 28% to 51% in June 2022. The ...
  • K Line unveils draft survey app
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has developed a draft survey application in partnership with compatriots Miotsukushi Analytics and TIS. The app is designed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise the water surface and the draft mark from the image captured with a smartphone and to display the accurate draft level with the impact ...
  • Latsco contracts for three ultramaxes at Oshima
    Greece's Latsco Shipping has ordered three 64,000 dwt bulk carriers at Oshima Shipbuilding, Japan's largest shipyard by orderbook. Latsco's first move in dry cargo was in 2016 when it acquired four secondhand supramaxes. Latsco now controls a fleet of LNG, LPG, tankers, bulkers and containers. This week's orders mark the first time the shipping line ...
  • What life will be like onboard at the start of the next decade
    Nick Chubb, founder of UK maritime tech consultancy Thetius, gets creative, giving readers a guided tour of a methanol-powered ship traversing the world's oceans in late 2030. The MT Zero is a dual-fuel methanol carrier. It can carry 200,000 cu mof methanol and trades between the Gulf of Mexico and the European Union. The words ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • MSC firms up newbuilding contracts for cruiseship pair at Fincantieri
    Latest two ships in six-ship series will feature hydrogen fuel cells for zero-emission port operations and will be able to...
  • Nigerian seafarers need upskilling as digital technologies evolve
    With a looming seafarer shortage, finding new pools of talent is becoming urgent. But unless they are competent in communications...
  • Safety comes at a cost, as Middle East Gulf nav aids charges hiked
    Navigational buoys, lighthouses and radar transponder beacons are all expensive items; energy and salaries have also increased. Reluctance to contribute...
  • Seaspan's ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept advances
    Ultra-large containership would consume 326 tonnes of ammonia per day at an operating speed of 16 knots, three times more...
  • Dry bulk owners right to be disappointed
    Unwinding congestion and more vessel orders will dampen positive deadweight demand in the dry bulk market, according to Maritime Strategies...
  • Zodiac Maritime pens suezmax newbuilding pair at Japanese shipyard
    Latest newbuilding contract is the second Zodiac has placed with a Japanese shipyard this year
  • China's state-owned giants team up on green methanol
    Four state-owned Chinese companies including Cosco Shipping, agree to work together to create a supply chain for green methanol. Sources...
  • Toro asset-play profits poised to top $100m with latest tanker sales
    Nasdaq-listed owner looks set to be left with six vessels, including four liquefied petroleum gas carriers, after delivery of its latest...
  • Daily Briefing
    Marine insurance talks with Ukraine falter as two ships test alternative Black Sea grains corridor | Autonomous shipping revolution will...
  • Europe 'can learn' from Asia's strategic focus on shipping
    Greek and German owners combine forces for Brussels roundtable examining shipping's strategic importance for Europe

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Estes wins battle to control sale of Yellow terminals amid tightening LTL capacity
    A US bankruptcy court approved a $1.525 billion bid by Estes Express Lines to be the "stalking horse" that sets the floor price for Yellow's terminals at auction, controlling their sale in November.
  • LA-LB must do more to reduce port emissions despite 2022 declines: regulator
    Emissions spiked at the ports during the pandemic due to record container volumes and unprecedented supply chain bottlenecks that caused ships to idle at anchorage and trucks to back up at terminal gates.
  • August volume boost, FAK rate revisions drive India-Europe rates higher
    Signaling some growth expectations, Indian container volumes saw gains in August, hitting 1.9 million TEUs, up 14% from 1.7 million TEUs a year earlier.
  • Trans-Atlantic blank sailings to ease despite loss-making rate levels
    Carriers appear reluctant to make the drastic capacity reductions required to match supply with demand on the westbound trade lane, leaving rates far below pre-pandemic levels.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Supramax bulkers hit 10-month high as Black and Mediterranean seas stay 'very hot'
    Demand outweighs supply in these regions, according to BRS Shipbrokers
  • Deutsche Bank takes down crude estimates but shows love for Scorpio Tankers
    Analysts were too optimistic about third-quarter performance by Euronav, Frontline and International Seaways
  • TV screenwriter looks at infamous Brillante Virtuoso fraud case
    Insurers remain frustrated despite winning high-profile court case
  • Delivery of MSC Group's hydrogen fuel cell cruise newbuilds slides by another year
    Swiss giant and Italian yard Fincantieri announce firm order
  • Will Economou and Galloway's activist stances spread to other Maxim shipowners?
    Criticism of US investment bank mounts amid share deal spats at Performance Shipping and Imperial Petroleum
  • Can the first commercial hydrogen carriers meet 2030 project target?
    Optimism abounds that elements can be designed but high hurdles remain if they are to be brought together
  • Just say 'no' to newbuildings, Pareto research head tells public tanker owners
    Leave ordering to private owners and focus on dividends, Eirik Haavaldsen says
  • Euronav's Barstad warns shadow fleet set to swell as Russian exports dip
    Meanwhile, tanker giant blames inefficient scrapping market for dark tonnage
  • Frontline's Barstad warns shadow fleet set to swell as Russian exports dip
    Meanwhile, Euronav blames inefficient scrapping market for dark tonnage
  • Russia cuts diesel exports to tackle domestic price rises
    1.5m barrels per day of refined products exported to new markets after European embargo
  • Fearnleys seals deal to buy Ocean Shipbrokers as it boosts tanker presence
    Combination has been 'a long time coming', Fearnleys CEO says
  • VLCC rates nearly double in a day as charterers 'jump off the fence' for cargoes
    New October lifting dates prove a boon for shipowners as tanker list limited
  • Netflix to dramatise infamous Brillante Virtuoso fraud case in upcoming docuseries
    Insurers remain frustrated despite winning high-profile court case
  • Standard Supply flips another PSV for multi-million profit
    Norwegian owner acquired its ownership in FS Balmoral in 2022
  • Iran threat leaves shipowners caught 'between a rock and a hard place' on US sanctions rules
    Concerns over Iranian retaliation mount as Tehran looks to keep oil revenues flowing
  • Shipping still has a female recruitment problem
    The industry has changed, but not yet enough, Columbia's Claudia Paschkewitz tells TradeWinds
  • Norway's JL Mowinckels marketing its last two tankers for sale
    Chemical carriers were acquired in 2021 from compatriot Hansa Tankers
  • Alex Saverys 'brave' on new fuels, but solutions not there for smaller bulkers, says TMI
    Ed Buttery says bigger owners like CMB will pave the way for 'mere mortals' on alternative bunkers
  • Loss-making bulker owner Atlantska eyeing share sale worth up to $30m
    Croatian company says financial watchdog approves issue of new stock
  • Navigation organisation IFAN raises funds by selling only ship
    Not-for-profit body says Relume was not part of its core activities
  • Greece's Latsco Shipping makes bulker newbuilding debut in Japan
    Owner adds a trio of ultramaxes to its versatile fleet
  • Data sharing initiative helps OSV owners slash 10,000 tonnes of C02 emissions
    Some vessels saw improvements of up to 20% in certain parts of their operation during the trial
  • New Evergreen container ship towed after losing power off Vietnam
    Ever Oath broke down as it approached Vung Tao
  • Inaction not an option: Columbia launches mentor scheme for female cadets
    Experienced office staff to guide and nurture young talent at Schoeller-owned maritime group
  • 'Are you calling for your boyfriend?' Shipping still has a female recruitment problem
    The industry has changed, but not yet enough, Columbia's Claudia Paschkewitz tells TradeWinds
  • Turning point coming for bulkers as 2024 looking 'half-decent', TMI's Ed Buttery says
    London-listed owner increasing charter cover after spot market rises
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime turns to Japan for tanker newbuildings with Imabari debut
    Shipowner inks first crude tanker order at Japan Marine United
  • Bimco tips struggling crude tankers to pick up in 2024
    Chief analyst Niels Rasmussen says market is feeling the strain from Saudi and Russian production cuts but fundamentals remain strong
  • Latest tanker sales serve up more juicy profits for Toro Corp
    Petros Panagiotidis-led shipowner continues to offload tonnage in the face of strong markets
  • More juicy profits for Toro Corp from latest tanker sales
    Petros Panagiotidis-led shipowner continues to offload tonnage in the face of strong markets

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
  • Trouble ahead: Container shipping rates sinking further into the red
    The recent rate rebound turned out to be fleeting. As rates deteriorate yet again, shipping lines face mounting losses.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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