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Exim India web site
JUNE 18, 2025
  • CM Fadnavis distributes skilling certificates, issues sanctioned loan letters & attends MoU signing under Vadhvan Port project
  • PSA Mumbai crosses 10 million TEU throughput
  • Sunil Paliwal, IAS, to grace South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2025 on July 9 in Chennai
  • Union Railway Minister inaugurates India's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal
  • MOL, MISC and PETRONAS announce landmark joint venture to advance cross-border CO2 transportation
  • Govt to help auto cos secure rare earth magnets from China
  • IQAX becomes first eBL solution globally to go live with DCSA eBL API v3.0 on GSBN
  • Adani-run Haifa Port unharmed, operating normally
  • Commercial ships face disruption around Hormuz
  • Disruption in Strait of Hormuz to significantly tighten global crude supply; but seen as unlikely

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 18, 2025
  • Ex-Michelin SVP joins FourKites advisory council
  • Azul expands Europe-Brazil cargo network
  • Gardner now president of Holman Logistics
  • Adding another ONE in Singapore
  • Reber expanding into Austrian market
  • JetZero selects Greensboro for Z4 manufacturing hub
  • Cannabis found in an inspection
  • New safety push in African ferry sector
  • SmartLynx saves 30 million pages with digital cockpit
  • BLG applies data to planning
  • Renault and Kleuster unveil cargo bike
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • New Middle East conflict brings airspace closures, flight chaos and oil price worry
  • New capacity dump wipes out Transpac gains
  • Congestion at Chittagong as boxes pile up on docks and ships wait at anchor
  • UK-US trade deal brings tariff certainty - plus aerospace investment
  • Where does a 'new global trade order' leave Europe's top four?
  • DHL Express facilities in Canada forced to shut down by strike
  • Demand for Chinese exports 'a catalyst' for rate increases and port congestion
  • Government pledges huge investment for a new era in Mexican logistics

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Shadow fleet tanker Adalynn ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after collision with Front Eagle
    Multiple images have emerged on social media showing the tanker Adalynn ablaze off Fujairah after being in a collision early this morning after being in a collision with the Frontline tanker Front
  • Mumbai's JalVimana places 11-vessel order for Candela foiling ferries
    Mumbai, India-based JalVimana has placed a landmark order with Sweden's Candela Technology AB that will see a fleet of 11 hydrofoiling Candela P-12 commuter ferries create new links across Mumbai's waterways. They

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Container News web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Port Newark Container Terminal completes solar project in colaboration with New York/New Jersey port
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port Newark Container Terminal, and the City of Newark have jointly announced the completion of a landmark 7.2 megawatt solar energy system at PNCT. The solar system now supplies 50% of PNCT's annual energy demand, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving local air quality. The installation has the capacity to feed surplus energy
  • Circle S.p.A. secures contract to advance digital interoperability in Italy's port system
    Circle S.p.A. has announced the signing of a new €200,000 contract aimed at enhancing the interoperability and digital transformation of Italy's national port system. The initiative focuses on developing and expanding the Extended Port Community System, an advanced digital platform that connects ports, inland terminals, transport operators, and public authorities in real time. The platform is des
  • Oman is trying to balance between mediation and shipping operations' development
    Oman's shipping operations are evolving dynamically in 2025, capitalizing on its strategic location, neutrality, and infrastructure investments to navigate growing Middle East tensions. Oman seems that demonstrate strategic adaptation, not only due to the fact it acts as a mediator between Iran and the US, but also in the shipping operations is trying to counter these challenges through strategic
  • When Boating Turns Risky: Understanding the Causes of Lake Accidents
    Lake adventures offer fun and relaxation, but they can also lead to dangerous situations. Incidents on the water may occur quickly and have severe outcomes for those involved. By examining the causes, drivers, and prevention tactics of lake accidents, individuals with a love for water activities can gain a better understanding of how to protect themselves and others. Factors Behind Lake Accidents
  • CMA CGM sets new FAK rates from Mediterranean to Jeddah and Khalifa
    CMA CGM has announced updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, which will be effective from 1 July 2025 until further notice. The new tariffs apply to sailings from the main Mediterranean load regions, West Mediterranean, Black Sea, East Mediterranean and Adriatic to all base ports in the Middle East. For cargo bound for the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the FAK rates will be as follows: From Wes
  • Fire on Morning Midas extinguished, specialist tugs take over towing
    Visual scans now show there are no more flames on car carrier Morning Midas, which suffered a fire while sailing from China to Mexico. Ship owner Zodiac Maritime Agencies said on 16 June the scans were taken by salvage and firefighting specialists from salvor Resolve Marine and show the ship remains watertight
  • Beacon Report: Container backlogs persist in May 2025
    The latest Beacon Port Performance Report highlights a growing concern over rising container dwell times across several global ports, particularly in North America, South America, and Europe, despite a reduction in the total number of ships handled compared to April. Key findings: Kingston (Jamaica) recorded the worst performance, with containers remaining in port for over 12 days, underscoring s
  • Prince Rupert port appoints new vice president of business development
    The Prince Rupert Port Authority has announced the appointment of Katherine Bamford as its new Vice President of Business Development. With more than 25 years of experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic innovation, Katherine Bamford is recognized for her expertise in strategic communications, integrated marketing, government relations, and brand management. During
  • Warnings as MSC's Hutch deal threatens competition
    Regulatory scrutiny of the MSC's acquisition of CK Hutchison's non-Chinese terminals must be thorough in each jurisdiction, with industry experts accepting that the carrier will need to offload some terminals in some parts of the world to meet anti-trust rules. The Switzerland-headquartered carrier has launched a $22.8 billion joint bid, with investment company Blackrock, for 43 terminals with 19
  • PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping partner to boost port connectivity
    PSA Singapore and Hainan Harbor & Shipping International Port, operator of Yangpu International Container Terminal, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen port-to-port connectivity and develop advanced logistics solutions. The partnership focuses on improving connectivity between Singapore, the world's largest transshipment hub operated by PSA, and Yangpu Port, the largest
  • Global port investments surge in 2025 amid shifting geopolitical tides
    In 2025, the global maritime industry witnessed a wave of transformative investments in port terminals and infrastructure, reshaping trade networks and reflecting broader geopolitical realignments. From Syria's war-torn coast to India's ambitious trade corridors, port investments totaling billions of dollars are not just about logistics they signal strategic power plays, economic recovery efforts
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports maintains strong throughput growth in May
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSP) recorded a throughput growth in May, rising by 3.6% year-over-year (YoY). The Chinese port and terminal operator handled 9.8 million TEUs during this month. The company's overseas terminals continued to show solid performance, posting a 10% year-on-year increase in throughput. Among them, CSP Zeebrugge stood out with a remarkable 138.9% YoY growth, while CSP Piraeus als
  • China's next logistics play: locking down Guinea's ore-to-ocean corridor
    Early June saw the discreet launch of Shunyu Shipping, a joint venture between state-owned trading powerhouse Xiamen Xiangyu and privately held Shunda Mining
  • Shortsea Shipping in Europe: Reality or Wishful Thinking?
    As Europe looks to decarbonize its freight sector, shortsea shipping (SSS) is often framed as a silver bullet, since it is cleaner, quieter, and potentially more cost-effective than road haulage. On paper, it seems like a logical solution: with around 70,000 kilometers of coastline and a dense network of ports, the European Union (EU) appears well-positioned to make greater use of maritime transp
  • Fujairah Terminals and Fujairah Free Zone Authority sign MoU
    Fujairah Terminals of AD Ports Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, aiming to further elevate Fujairah's standing in the global maritime industry. Key objectives of the MoU will include: enhancing Fujairah's appeal to international investors through collaborative efforts, promoting efficiency across logistics and trade services in the port and fre
  • ONE expands global fleet with new vessel
    Ocean Network Express has officially added ONE Singapore to its growing fleet, marking the sixth unit in a series of 20 next-generation, ammonia- and methanol-ready containerships. The naming ceremony was held at the Hiroshima Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan. The new vessels has a capacity of 13,900 TEU and it's methanol and ammonia-ready. ONE Singapore follows the successful delivery o
  • CMA CGM announces new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe
    CMA CGM has released updated Freight All Kinds rates effective from July 1, 2025, until further notice, but not beyond July 15, 2025. These rates apply to shipments on vessels departing from all Asian ports, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh to all North European ports, covering the full range from Portugal to Finland and Estonia, including the UK. The new FAK rates are set at US$2,

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Splash web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Performance Shipping charters out LR1 newbuild to Mercuria
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has entered into a long-term time charter contract with Mercuria Energy Trading for a newbuilding LR1 tanker. Mercuria chartered the tanker for a firm period of four years, through early 2031, at a daily gross charter rate of $23,750. The vessel is the fourth tanker newbuild to ...
  • MOL, Petronas, and MISC launch liquefied CO2 shipping venture
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Malaysian state energy firm Petronas and the country's top shipping line, MISC, have launched a joint venture to build and operate liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. The JV called Jules Nautica will aim to become a leading owner of LCO2 carriers, facilitating the transportation of LCO2 to designated ...
  • South Korea's top shipyard debuts its own sail device
    With wind-assist technology going mainstream, South Korea's largest shipbuilding group has debuted its only sail system. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of HD Hyundai, has unveiled its Hi-Wing, a prototype of which has gone through land trials, and will shortly be tested at sea on an MR tanker belonging to HMM, ...
  • Crown Estate to invest $540m in UK's offshore wind supply chain
    The UK Crown Estate has revealed its proposal to invest up to £400m ($542.5m) of capital in the supply chain of the country's offshore wind sector. The Crown Estate, a collection of marine and land assets and holdings that belong to the monarch, has stated in its new Powering Offshore Wind publication that it would ...
  • India plans 4GW offshore wind energy tenders
    India has announced plans to launch an offshore wind energy tender totalling 4GW in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The country's minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that wind will play "a critical role" in achieving India's net-zero emissions target by 2070 and the goal of generating 50% of power capacity from non-fossil ...
  • Laden Frontline VLCC collides with shadow suezmax tanker off Khorfakkan
    A collision occurred at 1:14 am Dubai time overnight between two tankers, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged Adalynn suezmax, part of the shadow fleet, and the Liberian-flagged Front Eagle VLCC, near the Khorfakkan anchorage in the Gulf of Oman. The impact resulted in a fire aboard the Adalynn and prompted the swift evacuation of its entire crew. ...
  • Morocco to build Africa's first offshore wind farm
    Moroccan authorities have officially announced that the country will build its first offshore wind farm project, a first ever for Africa as well, off the coast of Essaouira. The 1,000MW capacity wind farm will be among the first investments funded by the Mediterranean Blue Partnership (MBP), a multi-donor fund supporting a sustainable blue economy in ...
  • Shanghai Minsheng books feeder duo at New Dayang
    Shanghai Minsheng Shipping has signed a deal with Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang for the construction of two feeder container vessels, each with a capacity of 1,100 teu. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in September and December of 2027, according to industry sources familiar with the deal. Newbuilding brokers estimate the price per vessel to ...
  • New container movement equipment released
    Norwegian equipment supplier Wee.no has launched ContainerWheels 2-in-1, a patented system designed to make container transport more flexible. The system allows for lifting and towing containers, slashing the need for heavy machinery or permanent infrastructure. ContainerWheels 2-in-1 consists of two galvanised modules and a front drawbar. Each module features dual solid wheels and a manual ...
  • EnerMech bags Gulf of Mexico decommissioning deal with ExxonMobil
    US supermajor ExxonMobil has hired EnerMech for flowline decommissioning of the Hoover-Diana fields in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the contract, won following a competitive tender, EnerMech will decommission subsea flowlines, and the scope will include flushing, pigging, and filling the lines to remove hydrocarbons and prepare for safe decommissioning. The operation will require multiple ...
  • Shipping needs its own whistleblowing system
    Captain Kuba Szymanski, secretary-general of InterManager, writes for Splash today. I think we have all seen the nature of news these days has changed a great deal in the past 20 years, with the dawn of the internet and the information revolution. Instead of the daily newspaper and news programming on a small number of ...
  • Agricore sells kamsarmax
    Chinese dry bulk heavyweight Agricore has divested one of its older assets, offloading the 14-year-old kamsarmax bulker ASL Venus in a move that underscores its ongoing strategy to modernize and upscale its fleet. According to multiple shipbroking sources, the 82,000 dwt vessel, built in 2011 at Tsuneishi Zhoushan, was sold for approximately $14.5m. This marks ...
  • K Line and Yinson Production partner to jointly develop liquefied CO2 carrier solutions
    K Line Energy Shipping (KLES), a London-based subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), and Yinson Production have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and market solutions for the transportation and injection of liquefied CO2. Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU), KLES and Yinson Production will jointly develop and market a floating storage and ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Oil and shipping markets nervously eye potential disruption scenarios
    Shipping and oil brokers are nervously calculating the impact of 'what if' scenarios and how long they might impact the...
  • UK slaps fresh sanctions on 'shadow fleet' tankers and shipmanagers
    The UK government has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, including 20 'shadow fleet' tankers and two shipmanagers
  • TEN eyes VLCCs to extend largest-ever growth spurt
    Greece-based owner already has suezmaxes, shuttle tankers and other types under construction
  • Marine war risk rates stable despite Israel-Iran fighting
    'We currently consider the threat to the maritime domain to be unchanged but with a negative outlook,' says underwriter
  • 'Simple good fortune' prevents even more fires at sea
    While the dangers of charcoal and lithium-ion batteries are becoming more familiar to the industry, the likes of seed cake...
  • US and South Korea call for reform of nuclear safety rules
    The US, South Korea and industry groups want the International Maritime Organization to update safety rules around nuclear-powered ships to...
  • EU plans to lower Russia oil price cap meet political headwinds
    Trump appears to be unconvinced by EU and UK calls for more action over Ukraine war, but even those EU...
  • Gard unveils internal restructuring
    Five new sector-specific 'syndicates' at world's largest marine insurer
  • Boxship charter rates sustain their strength despite freight rates downturn
    Braemar notes that boxship tonnage providers are increasingly holding out for higher rates, as charterers show a continued appetite for...
  • Globus 'positive' on dry bulk prospects despite 'seasonal' loss
    Greece-based owner confident in a more modern fleet
  • Tankers collide in Strait of Hormuz
    Frontline-owned Front Eagle was involved in a collision with dark fleet tanker Adalynn off the UAE coast in the early...
  • The Daily View: Accidents happen
  • No oil spill detected as search continues for missing Wan Hai 503 crew
    Future actions hinge on vessel's condition and cargo integrity
  • Wilbur Ross predicts that US protectionism will curb global shipping demand
    Financier Wilbur Ross served as commerce secretary during Trump 1.0 and owned stakes in shipping companies before his government service...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping in wait-and-see mode as Iran and Israel conflict continues | Seafarers detained as 'leverage' against shipowners and insurers, claims...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Shipper need for agility fuels growth of US shared-terminal trucking network
    Outpost is broadening its business from truck parking to a national shared-terminal network that offers multiple carriers access to "full-service" facilities.
  • DHL Express to suspend Canadian parcel business amid labor dispute
    The shutdown, due to begin Tuesday evening, will disrupt a broad range of businesses that use DHL, from apparel brands like Lululemon to industrial companies like Siemens Canada.
  • Cosco/OOCL saw big gains in US imports from Asia in early 2025
    The China-based liners carried a combined 1.09 million TEUs in imports to the US through April, up 23% over the same period in 2024, according to Journal of Commerce rankings.
  • Multiplying supply chain risks drive growth for global, US-based logistics firms
    Researcher Armstrong & Associates says in an annual report it expects global 3PL revenue to hit $1.25 trillion this year as shippers try to build more flexible supply chains and mitigate risks.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Tanker owners reprice July fixtures mid-voyage and insist on cash up front
    Greek broker Xclusiv explains how Middle East conflict has instantly changed freight landscape
  • 'Well ahead of schedule': Adnoc and Navig8 weigh in one year after shocking Posidonia
    Officials tell Marine Money audience about cultural fits and a conservative approach to financing
  • How one Chinese leasing executive tries to see 'comedy' in Trump port-fee fallout
    Finance structures are under pressure from both owners and charterers, banking panel says
  • Qatar springs special Gulf of Hormuz instructions for LNG carriers as tension rises
    Contingency plans being put in place by world's third largest LNG exporter
  • Norway's carbon capture and storage hopes no longer a 'paper project' as second ship set for work
    Northern Pathfinder trumpeted as major milestone for Longship and Northern Lights schemes
  • Tsakos hints at VLCC newbuildings boosted by strong profit and resilient markets
    Greek owner feels increasingly confident for its modern, high-quality vessels amid global turmoil
  • Performance Shipping clinches Mercuria charter for fourth tanker newbuilding
    Lucrative, multi-year employment for LR1 can stretch through to 2034
  • Loss-making Globus Maritime banks on younger fleet cutting costs
    Greek bulker owner suffers from weaker rates in first quarter
  • Danger money: Charterers struggle to fix VLCCs as tanker owners demand Middle East risk premium
    Risk premium pushing up earnings once more on Tuesday
  • George Economou offloads oldest capesize amid firm freight market
    Greek tycoon held vintage, scrubber-fitted ship since global financial crisis
  • 'Heroic intervention' saved lives on fire-stricken container ship
    Wan Hai towed away from Indian coast as hopes fade for missing crew
  • JP Morgan: Top ports require $768bn investment to handle climate change
    Leading hubs need to do much more to adapt to rising sea levels, report shows
  • Petronas, MISC and MOL team up and aim high on cross border CO2 shipping
    Say hi to latest LCO2 joint venture Jules Nautica which wants to become emerging sector's 'leading owner'
  • Dubai energy giant strikes VLGC order debut and mulls LNG carrier fleet
    West Africa Gas Energy books two 88,000-cbm newbuildings at HD Hyundai yard
  • 'Massive fire' after collision between Frontline VLCC and dark fleet tanker off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved is accused of being part of the dark fleet
  • 'Black swans everywhere' as VLCC rates spike 37% in a day
    But big jumps in Middle East earnings only take owners back to where they were a month ago
  • K Line teams with Yinson to develop floating CO2 storage and injection ship
    Companies also working on new CO2 carrier design
  • Russian master stuck in Sri Lanka four years after container ship disaster
    Vitaly Tyutkalo has been barred from leaving the island for four years after X-Press Pearl fire
  • Cocaine case sees ship captain endure jail ordeal after refusing to frame crewmates
    Captain Yu Yihai unfairly took the blame following the discovery of a cocaine haul on his vessel
  • Frontline confirms tanker caught fire after dark fleet ship collision near Hormuz strait
    All crew from the Front Eagle safe as blaze reported on dark fleet tanker
  • Newbuilding charters swell Uni-Tankers fleet as it racks up profit
    But annual profit falls at Danish product tanker specialist
  • 'Massive fire' after collision between Frontline VLCC and dark fleet tanker off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved accused of being part of the dark fleet
  • Russian master stuck in Sri Lanka four years after container ship disaster
    Vitaly Tyutkalo has been barred from leaving the island for four years after X-Press Pearl fire
  • Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance buys big chunk of Canopius
    Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised South Korean insurer on the deal
  • Up to three tankers reported on fire after collision off Fujairah
    One of the tankers believed to be involved accused of being part of the dark fleet

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 17, 2025
  • Tariff damage looms without new trade deal, says economist
    Tariffs helped snap 10 straight months of growth at the Port of Los Angeles, but a Yale economist says that the worst could be yet to come.
  • FedEx robot improves parcel sorting at Cologne airport facility
    A new robot that flips packages so labels can be scanned is helping FedEx more accurately sort packages at its Cologne, Germany, air station for final delivery.
  • WATCH: 'Dark fleet' tanker collision sparks fire near Strait of Hormuz
    No injuries were reported after a collision of two crude oil tankers sparked a fire near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Amazon launches dedicated cargo service to Colombia with 21 Air
    Amazon's air logistics unit has started flying internationally for the first time from the U.S. to help fulfill e-commerce orders in Colombia and is leaning on a U.S. cargo airline to fly the aircraft and a Colombian airline for revenue on the return leg to Miami.

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Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
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
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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