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JULY 9, 2024
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JULY 8, 2024
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JULY 8, 2024
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  • Indian organisations to jointly develop ship trajectory prediction tool
    The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance maritime safety by developing a ship trajectory prediction tool. The two parties believe that predicting the trajectory of disabled ships is crucial for maritime safety, as it allows for early warnings and efficient planning of rescue operatio

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JULY 8, 2024
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    New York-listed, Ireland-based tanker owner and operator Ardmore Shipping has announced the retirement of its founder and chief executive, Anthony Gurnee, later this year. Gurnee will be succeeded by the company's current executive and chief commercial officer, Gernot Ruppelt, in September. In addition, Ardmore's chief of finance, Bart Kelleher, has been promoted to take on ...
  • Fredriksen's SFL bags $240m in boxship charters from Maersk
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has agreed new five-year time charters for four 8,700 teu container vessels. The company said in a statement that the new contracts would add approximately $240m to the company's fixed-rate charter backlog. According to the New York-listed diversified shipowner, the vessels have been on charter to Danish giant Maersk since they ...
  • Columbia Group enters into alliance with Crowley
    Shipmanangement giant Columbia Group and American maritime conglomerate Crowley have paired up and will leverage their experience to widen their footprint in both the US and global markets. According to Columbia, the customers of the two companies will be able to leverage the capabilities of both organisations for a greater scale of international management services. ...
  • Fratelli Cosulich orders up to four methanol-ready bunker vessels
    Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has contracted up to four methanol-ready chemical bunkering tankers at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China. The deal covers two firm 7,999 dwt IMO type 2 bunker vessels, with options for two additional units. The ships have been design to carry a variety of cargoes, including fueloil, biofuels, and methanol. The ...
  • Orix inks first bulker newbuilds since Santoku Senpaku takeover
    Japanese finance and trading house Orix Corporation and its subsidiary Santoku Senpaku have ordered their first newbuilds since the takeover earlier this year. The order has been spread between compatriot builders Tsuneishi and Oshima for two methanol dual-fuel kamsarmax bulk carriers and one more unspecified bulker, respectively. The deal is also Orix's first for methanol-fueled ...
  • Shipping's winners and losers from an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis
    Despite belligerent rhetoric and videos and images of enhanced military assets, it has now been eight days since the last confirmed incident in the Red Sea reported by merchant vessels to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This comes after a severe escalation by the Houthis in June both in terms of the number ...
  • Dry bulk industry throws support behind Geneva Dry 2025
    Delegates, speakers and sponsors are flowing into the next edition of Geneva Dry, the world's premier commodities shipping conference, scheduled for April 28 and 29 next year at the Hotel President Wilson. Having been forced to issue a sold out sign two weeks ahead of the inaugural edition of Geneva Dry, people keen not to ...
  • MMA Offshore shareholders approve Cyan takeover
    Shareholders of Perth-based OSV operator MMA Offshore have voted in favour of the proposed acquisition of 100% of the company's issued shares by a subsidiary of Singapore-based offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables. Late last month, Cyan offered AUD 2.70 ($1.80) cash per MMA share. This was an improved proposal compared to an offer in ...
  • Siem and Sveaas wrap up ships for shares swap deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Sea1 Offshore has completed the vessels for shares swap with Kristian Siem and sealed a refinancing deal. The Christen Sveaas-led company has sold nine OSVs to Siem in exchange for his 35.7% shareholding and assumed $117.5m of existing debt as part of the deal struck in April this year. Sea1 has ...
  • EMGS to conduct first-ever OBN survey in Barents Sea
    Norwegian seismic service provider Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has entered into an agreement for a fully pre-funded ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic survey in the Barents Sea. The survey, which will be undertaken in collaboration with Velocitas Geo Solutions, will be EMGS' first venture into seismic node projects. The survey, set to begin in the third ...
  • Danaos linked to more boxship orders
    Greek owner Danaos has been linked to another order this year, taking the company's newbuilding programme to 18 vessels. The John Coustas-led boxship tonnage provider and capsize bulker player has contracted four 9,000 teu ships at China's state-run Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC), according to newbuilding sources. Danish outfit MB Shipbrokers, formerly Maersk Broker, ...
  • Tsakos signs for LR1 newbuilds at two Chinese yards
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has firmed up orders for five LR1 tankers in China. Brokers report the New York-listed firm, which earlier this year revealed "firm discussions" with Far Eastern yards, has signed up for four 75,000 dwt newbuilds at New Times Shipbuilding and one at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. A price tag of $55m ...
  • MSC swoops on BAL 14,000 teu newbuilds
    As liners and tonnage providers seek out free newbuild slots, Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has picked up two containerships under construction in China from BAL Container Line. BAL's parent company, LC Logistics, said in a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing that MSC had been novated contracts for a pair of 14,000 teu boxships at Jiangnan ...
  • Threat of port strikes across North America has shippers on edge
    The threat of port strikes across North America continues to send jitters across already stressed supply chains. Canada's Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) over the weekend ruled that a planned 72-hour strike against DP World in Canada went against the country's labour code, narrowly averting a three-day shutdown this week. The ILWU Ship & Dock Foremen ...
  • New inland shipping company launched
    A new inland shipping company has been established by the Dutch-based Amer Shipping and Germany's MSG eG. Stream Shipping, based in Raamsdonksveer, the Netherlands, will be an independent company with its own vessels for new capacities on the inland shipping market, the founders said, without specifying the fleet. The business will aim to further develop ...
  • Terntank lifts methanol and wind-ready tanker orderbook to five
    Tanker owner Terntank has added another battery hybrid, methanol and wind assist-ready newbuild at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, taking its orderbook at the yard in Yangzhou to five. In March, the company returned to China Merchants Jinling for its fourth 15,000 dwt unit and secured an option for an additional newbuild, which has recently been ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 8, 2024
  • Container lines charter breakbulk tonnage, pushing up rates
    Multipurpose vessel (MPV) charter rates are rising as tight capacity due to diversions away from the Red Sea, port congestion and higher spot rates prompt shippers to shift containerized cargo to MPVs.
  • ILWU Canada illegal strike ruling averts Vancouver shutdown
    Maritime employers at the Port of Vancouver prevailed at a last-minute federal hearing over a strike vote that longshore foremen took against DP World.
  • Small Mexican domestic intermodal market sees big growth
    Mexico's domestic intermodal market is benefiting from the relatively new "near-shoring" trend, writes intermodal analyst Lawrence Gross.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 8, 2024
  • Uniatlantico acquires majority stake of EMS-Fehn-Group maritime division
    Consolidation in short-sea sector as two north German operations are merged
  • Is a 'perennial' merger candidate ripe to be plucked after changes at Ardmore?
    Market weighs news of Tony Gurnee's retirement, and bigger fish are in the water
  • Four aframax tanker fixtures fail on subjects as single VLCC mops up key cargo
    Bad start for owners of smaller tankers, who lost out on import business
  • Hitachi Zosen admits to fixing emissions data for more than 1,000 engines
    Engine maker reveals shop trial results manipulated for fuel consumption and NOx emissions
  • Allied Shipbroking plots extra research power as Chara Georgousi joins from rival
    Greek shop's QuantumSea operation viewed as core department
  • Hitachi Zosen admits to fixing emissions data for over 1,000 engines
    Engine maker admits shop trial data adjusted for fuel consumption and NOx emissions
  • Prime Tanker sales spree extends with premium disposal of product carrier
    Broker reports see vessel earning slight premium as tanker values stay strong
  • Tony Gurnee: The public face of Ardmore signing off after a 40-year shipping career
    Tanker chief bows out at company he founded after varied career taking in banking and the US Navy
  • Ardmore Shipping founder Tony Gurnee to retire at the top
    Ireland-based product tanker owner promotes CCO Gernot Ruppelt and finance chief Bart Kelleher as CEO steps down
  • John Fredriksen's SFL confirms four charters with Maersk worth $240m
    SFL has increased its fixed-rate charter backlog by $2bn this year
  • DryDel doubles its money on bulker in 18 months as owners 'enticed by persistently firm prices'
    Sale comes as several supramaxes and ultramaxes are being circulated
  • Danaos Corp tied to $400m deal for container ship newbuilding quartet
    NYSE-listed tonnage provider ties up second boxship order of the year
  • Italian shipowner Fratelli Cosulich orders up to four tanker newbuildings
    Vessels are designed to carry a range of cargoes, including fuel oil, biofuels and methanol
  • Columbia Group pairs with Crowley to access Jones Act market
    Cyprus-based ship manager and US shipowner forge partnership to reach new markets
  • Diana Shipping wins pay rise from NYK for newcastlemax charter extension
    Deal of more than a year sees rate increase from $17,700 to $28,700 per day
  • Cheap Chinese steel exports shake Indian shipbreaking market with price hit
    Glut of imported steel causes pessimism at Alang, while Chinese shipowners send ships to Bangladesh
  • Tankers make strong start to second half in 'turbulent' year, Gibsons says
    Continuing disruption and hurricane season could cause more volatility, broker argues
  • Pantheon Tankers ship damaged after hitting reef off the Cayman Islands
    Government says investigation has begun into incident involving the MR Sea Elephant
  • 'Robust cross-market strength': Container ships star as shipping rides rates wave in first half
    Geopolitical disruption tipped to drive strongest tonne-mile growth for more than a decade
  • Pantheon Tankers ship damaged after hitting reef in the Cayman Islands
    Government says investigation has begun into incident involving the MR Sea Elephant
  • American Club cuts riskier ships from fleet as premium income takes a tumble
    Smallest member of the international group says it is well placed to deal with future sanctions challenges
  • Flailing Chinese real estate sector and falling coal demand to dent dry bulk, DNB warns
    Bank believes 'significant downside risks outweigh the potential' and remains cautious on the sector
  • MMA Offshore's shareholders overwhelmingly approve Cyan Renewables takeover bid
    Australian-listed offshore energy maintenance contractor will submit the scheme to the federal court for the final go-ahead
  • Kristian Siem and Christen Sveaas complete nine-ship split of offshore venture
    Company has made payments on two loan tranches and lifted covenant restrictions
  • John Fredriksen cash machine has paid $2.7bn in dividend and sees deal flow to double portfolio
    Chief executive Ole Hjertaker eyes growth as SFL celebrates 20 years on the New York Stock Exchange
  • Turkey's Akbasoglu Holdings orders handysize product tanker newbuildings in China
    Shipping arm Trans KA Tankers books quartet at Wuhu Shipyard
  • GEM and Asia Pacific Shipping ink tanker orders worth $392m at K Shipbuilding
    Dubai shipowner contracts panamax product carriers and Vietnamese company books two MR2s
  • Floating ship repair yard design proposed to ease berth space issues
    Why bring in a floating dock when you can get a whole yard afloat instead?

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American Shipper web site
JULY 8, 2024
  • Hurricane Beryl shutters Texas coastal shipping lanes
    Ports along the Texas Gulf Coast remained closed as Hurricane Beryl moved through the area Monday.

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CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
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
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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