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January 13, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container shipping profits set to decline this year
    A fight for market share between container shipping lines is denting rates and profits, and a lack of capacity discipline could knock earnings below current estimates, shipping consultants Drewry said.
  • Global oil freight spot market up in 2010
    The volume of spot fixtures in the global oil tanker market rose in 2010 for the first time in five years, driven by record demand and cheap freight rates, traders said.
  • Japan's shipping circle endorses Sea Asia 2011
    Japan threw its weight behind Sea Asia 2011 on Tuesday, with senior figures in the Japanese shipping industry endorsing the event.
  • Aussie floods sink Baltic index to 21-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM to boost Asia-Europe with new mega-ships
  • More local strikes expected to disrupt French port work
  • Worsening weather delays Russian rescue in Okhotsk Sea
  • Carriers to postpone the increases of rates to March
  • China-US shuttle line TCC to buy 2,564-TEU geared ship
  • Global reefer fleet to be reduced 50pc in next 10 years
  • Iranian minister sees central Asia-Persian Gulf transit role
  • Sri Lanka bunker vendors eye new port prospects
  • Brazil's Embraer to sell 10 commercial jets to China
  • China Postal Airlines launches Fuzhou-Taipei route
  • United and Continental December revenues up 1.4pc
  • Transmile sells four MD-11Fs to FedEx to pay debt

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AGS launches Kolkata operations
  • Container shipping lines make giant comeback in 2010
  • Hyundai Heavy sees rising global trade, oil hunt pushing up demand for vessels
  • Live Impex'Customs clearing on the move
  • SCI doubles Piracy Surcharge from Jan. 15
  • Farm goods exports from Punjab to Pakistan resume
  • Comprehensive ports Bill to be placed in LS Budget session
  • 3 pc rise in Rlys freight traffic
  • 38 pc rise in jewellery exports during April-Dec.
  • Corporates tell FM to continue fiscal stimulus in Budget
  • Export of more cotton likely
  • Food inflation gallops to 18.32 pc
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 2.3 bn
  • Ministerial panel nod for highway projects worth Rs 11K cr.
  • SC notice to govt on cancellation of SEZ project land
  • Australian floods may affect global coal supplies
  • Economic summit, global expo on Jan. 27-29

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • New rail product from DB Schenker links Oslo and Narvik
    DB Schenker's new product connects the Norwegian capital Oslo to the Arctic Circle town of Narvik. The Norwegian national company Schenker AS now offers regular rail transports on ...
  • More transit permits and carnet TIR in Turkey
    Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birligi ' the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey - reported that it issued 8.09% more transit permits and 11.1% more carnet TIRs...
  • Freeposts for Lockwood
    Following a number of recent contract wins, Derbyshire (UK)-based Lockwood Haulage Ltd has increased the size of its trailer fleet by buying eight new Freepost and two new Euroline...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Coast Guard releases final report on Alaska Ranger sinking
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises releases more details on new cruise ship
  • FutureShip containership optimization brings big fuel savings
  • Coast Guard extends ABS Regulatory Authority capabilities
  • Triton Diving gets an equity injection
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bulks up bulker orderbook

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok demolition of surplus buildings
  • Crowley taps David Nickless as finance/planning vice president
  • Hamburg Süd Group launches new web offering
  • Freight transportation index down during month of November
  • Braemar Shipping releases Interim Management Statement

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Secondhand sales hit $75bn in 2010
    Value of tonnage that changed hands last year is four times greater than recorded in 2009
  • Ample tonnage keeps Middle East VLCCs on even keel
    The market for very large crude carriers taking cargoes from the Middle East to Asia is busy, but the continued availability of ships is keeping rates more or less flat
  • Baltic Dry Index falls again to close at 1,453
    The Baltic Dry Index continued its slide yesterday, dropping 27 points to 1,453
  • Opinion divided on prospects for charter rates
    German owners bullish about year ahead but others remain cautious as overcapacity looms
  • Capesize rates crash to two-year low
    Sector struggling to absorb the growing number of new ships competing for business on the world's largest trading lane
  • Korea Line faces bankruptcy as funds dry up
    Analyst warns troubled shipowner has nine months until cash runs out
  • Deutsche Bank sounds positive note on ship finance
    Three big ticket deals in the latter part of last year evidence of shipping's get up and go
  • Bill for Somali piracy could hijack global economic development
    Substantial economic losses from rerouting and reduced traffic on the Asia-Europe route could hit $30bn
  • Let us put modern shipping squarely in the public eye
    The operation of a merchant ship in the contemporary world could provide an excellent subject for some interesting and entertaining television for the majority of the population, who know very little about the industry
  • Record newbuilds depress bulk sector further
    Vessel oversupply amplified by flash floods in Australia as cargoes are withdrawn from the charter market, leaving rates at operating cost levels
  • Concerns over ripple effect of coking coal disruptions
    Three weeks after the Queensland floods started, the biggest concern is how long damaged mines and railway lines to ports will take to get back and running once again
  • Unacceptable hold up
    Delays over the ratification of MLC 2006 could have a knock-on effect on the IMO's pending STCW convention
  • Safe Bulkers picks up newbuild in panamax renewal drive
    Inks third deal in last two months
  • Chinese yards churn out record bulk newbuilds
    Yards built more than half of the record 78.3m dwt of newbuilding deliveries
  • Frangos settles epic Haji-Ioannou 'gifts' feud
    Shipowner believed to have paid 'a very substantial sum' to end 17-year dispute
  • Brisbane port remains closed
    Maritime Safety Queensland orders port be kept closed to shipping
  • FMC tightens alliances data disclosure rules
    Lines told to disclose detailed and timely data about their fleet deployment decisions
  • Crew seized in robbery off Nigeria freed
    Three seafarers taken hostage in attack off Nigeria released
  • UK safety body seeks industry funding
    CHIRP approaches shipowners and insurance interests for sponsorship
  • Costamare posts debut dividend of $0.25 per share
    Payout consistent with company's stated policy as charter owners Danaos and Global Ship Lease suspend payments
  • Boxes diverted as strikes hit French ports
    Strikes disrupting operations at Le Havre and Marseille-Fos
  • OSG credit rating downgraded
    Move reflects tanker group's weakened financial position
  • Maersk gets claws deeper into lobsters
    Shipper to shell out for more boxes to increase North America volumes
  • Korea Line needs urgent cash boost
    Company faces bankruptcy or government rescue if it does not raise more cash
  • Piraeus posts 38% surge in vehicle traffic
    Port authority says growth reflects steps taken by management
  • NYK to boost panamax fleet by 30%
    Aims to grow fleet to around 90 vessels by 2014 as it targets US Gulf grain shipments
  • Bidding starts for Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri
    Deadline for offers for Turkish ferry operator is March 31

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Delmas quits Conbulk
    CMA CGM affiliate Delmas said today it is giving up its Conbulk Europe/West Africa general cargo service to refocus on the box sector.
  • US intermodal relief seen for CMA CGM
    DOMESTIC US groups served by French box carrier CMA CGM will have more intermodal transport options with the expansion of Trac Intermodal.
  • Alaska pipeline restarted - at reduced flow
    A CRUCIAL Alaska pipeline that supplies more than one-tenth of US crude was restarted today to prevent the system from freezing.
  • Textainer targets troubled Maruba's debt
    TEXTAINER, one of the world's largest box equipment lessors, is moving to recoup debts from troubled Argentine carrier Maruba.
  • Pirates catch and release tanker's crew
    THREE Filipino crew members kidnapped in a pirate attack on a tanker off Nigeria were returned this morning unharmed to the ship, its manager Millennia Maritime told Fairplay.
  • Is Iran at point of no return on Hormuz threat?
    SHIPPING groups have been warned by an insurance intelligence company that Iran is nearing a point of no return in its nuclear dispute.
  • Far East/US box trade surges by 17%
    US CUSTOMS data show that the Far East/US box trade grew 17% year on year in 2010.
  • Venezuela squeeze feared
    FEARS are growing among energy groups about major political risks in Venezuela because of its government's financial struggles, the insurance intelligence company Exclusive Analysis has warned.
  • Bright '11 seen for NOL
    SOLID profits ' but no records ' have been predicted for Singapore's NOL this year by a DBS Vickers Securities analyst.
  • FSL plans shopping trip
    FIRST Ship Lease of Singapore told Fairplay today it intends to add to its 23 vessels this year, after two years of non-expansion.
  • Dunkirk takes hit from refinery's closing
    DUNKIRK had a better idea today what the shutdown of Total's Raffinerie de Flandres cost the port.
  • Venture to focus on port and ship surveillance
    CASSIDIAN, security arm of Europe's EADS aerospace group, has formed a partnership with Germany's Atlas Elektronik that will focus on ship and port surveillance.
  • Japanese banks jump aboard ship financing
    JAPAN'S banks are joining Chinese counterparts in the ship financing market, a sector analyst told Fairplay today.
  • GasPort wins LNG deal at Port Qasim
    PAKISTAN GasPort Ltd has won a 20-year concession at an LNG terminal at Port Qasim.
  • Penning: UK auxiliary will probably escape axe
    UK SHIPPING minister Mike Penning has told Fairplay that the coalition government is now leaning against scrapping the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Fed Survey Signals Steady Recovery in 2011
    The nation's economy steadily improved in December, and business contacts expressed a modestly optimistic outlook for 2011 in a survey...
  • Memphis Air Cargo Edges Up 2.3 Percent
    Cargo tonnage at Memphis International Airport grew 2.3 percent in November as slowing volume for FedEx Express helped give the...
  • SC Commission Airs Savannah Deepening Objections
    A commission representing South Carolina's interests in navigational issues on the Savannah River aired its objections to plans by the...
  • Freight Index Fell 0.3 Percent in November
    The Transportation Department's Freight Transportation Services Index, which measures monthly change in ton-miles, fell 0.3 percent in November from October...
  • Canadian Pacific Outlines $1 billion Spending Plan
    Canadian Pacific Railway will spend between $964 million to $1.065 billion this year for capital projects, saying the money will...
  • FMC Orders Increased Oversight of Vessel Alliances
    The Federal Maritime Commission is ordering three global vessel alliances to provide more timely reports on changes in vessel capacity...
  • Chennai Draws Congestion Surcharges
    Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday it will apply emergency congestion surcharges on all containerized cargo moving through India's Port of Chennai. ...
  • HACTL Breaks Tonnage Record in 2010
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited broke previous tonnage records in 2010 even as growth slowed in the third and...
  • Crowley Promotes Nickless
    Crowley Maritime promoted David Nickless to vice president of finance and planning for Crowley's shipping and logistics business line. ...
  • US, Mexico Eye Talks on Trucking
    A new U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking program could be in place within four to six months, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk...
  • India's Exports Jump 36.4 Percent
    India's exports jumped 36.4 percent in December to $22.5 billion, the highest year-over-year growth rate in 33 months, according to...
  • DP World Opens Pakistan Terminal
    DP World opened its new container terminal in Port Qasim near Karachi in Pakistan on Wednesday. The terminal marked...
  • French Port Strike Closes Le Havre Terminals
    All dockworkers and a large number of port staff in Le Havre joined a national strike Wednesday shutting down shipping...
  • Slow Growth Drives Need for 3PLs
    In today's slow-growth environment, customers expect their transportation service providers to help them attain a competitive advantage, and that involves...
  • TRAC Expands Trucker Chassis Program
    TRAC Intermodal extended its web-based TRAC Connect program to the South Atlantic. The program, which rents chassis to truckers by...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Bimco issues cautious outlook for container shipping sector
  • DFDS switches to GB Railfreight
  • Maersk is Mexican bound from Europe
  • Carbon War Room presents:
  • TCC to buy first ship; begins newbuild negotiations

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • New York terminals close because of snow
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said all terminals would be closed Wednesday because of a snowstorm. The port is to reopen Thursday with normal gate hours. No queuing of trucks is allowed on marine terminal roads, the port authority s...
  • Hellmann names Rausch U.S. VP of ocean
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed Jane Rausch to vice president of ocean freight for the United States. Rausch has more than 20 years in the industry, including stints with CEVA Logistics, Kuehne + Nagel International and Axis Internationa...
  • Former NASSTRAC head Cutrona dies
    Joseph F.H. Cutrona, former executive director of the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council from 1978-1998, died Dec. 25 at his home in Naples, Fla. He was 90. NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy and connections for professionals inv...
  • STB to hold hearing on rail competition
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said Tuesday it will hold a public hearing on May 3 to explore railroad industry competition and possible policy initiatives to promote more rail-to-rail competition. "I said last year that it was time for the...
  • Koch heads AA Cargo Europe, Mideast sales
    American Airlines Cargo has named Tristan Koch as managing director of cargo sales for Europe and the Middle East. Koch comes to American from British Airways World Cargo, where he served in a variety of senior positions, most recently as key globa...
  • MSC raises India-to-Europe rates
    Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it is raising rates on cargo moving from India to all parts of Europe by $200 per TEU, effective Feb. 1. The hike is applicable to northern Europe, Mediterranean and Black Sea destinations....
  • Improved hull reduces fuel use 10%
    Germanischer Lloyd said it has fine-tuned the design of a series of six 9,000-TEU ships in such a way that they will be able to reduce fuel consumption by 10 percent. The classification society said its FutureShip subsidiary, working with Chinese d...
  • Drewry: Liner focus returns to market share
    London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants said this week the liner carrier industry has returned to 'normal operating conditions' after a bumper 2010, meaning its has refocused on market share and away from individual profitability. In its latestCo...
  • Chamber eyes supply chain, U.S.-EU tariffs
    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this year plans to develop recommendations for improving U.S. companies' connectivity to the global supply chain and push for a tariff-free zone between the United States and the European Union. Those were among the ke...
  • Chamber blasts 'card check' back-door path
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce leaders said Tuesday they are very concerned the White House is using the regulatory process in the absence of legislative mandates to alter union-organizing rules and other workplace issues at the expense of businesses. Th...
  • State of American Business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2011
  • Crude advances on back of European debt crisis efforts
    'Stronger market fundamentals, the economic recovery and a rash of oil- field problems are pushing us closer to $100'.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Deliveries for distillates in Durban available for supply up to and including January 26.
  • MGO prices see double digits gains
    Congestion at loading terminals in Rotterdam.
  • February arbitrage volumes at 3.7 million mt
    Player predicts: 'The market will weaken for sure'.
  • Cosco shares surge on rumours of bunker acquisition
    Analysts point to fresh reports that shipping line could buy stake in Chimbusco.
  • Pirates attempt to seize fuel oil tanker
    Singapore bound tanker forced to take evasive action.
  • The path of least resistance
    As price prediction becomes more difficult, the importance of a proper hedging program becomes clear.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Average demand at key bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • MSC doubles bunker levy
    Increase will take effect from February 1, 2011 onwards, says company.
  • Australian supplier imports cargo to ease MDO tightness
    Cargo due to arrive in the third week of January, says IBS.
  • Box shipping trends 'precursor of a downwards spiral'
    A decline in freight rates 'inevitable' as carriers gear up to fight for market share in 2011, says Drewry.
  • Bunker avails in Japan 'stable' in January
    Local refiners to produce about 370,000-400,000 mt of bunker fuel for January, traders say.
  • Expansion fuels Sinopec Zhoushan bunker sales in December
    Sells over 100,000 mt of bunkers in December.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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