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BRIEFS
July 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • New joint FE-Mumbai service offered by HMM, TSL and GSL
  • MSC expands Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast
  • Chongqing five-month bonded trade cargo value soars 292pc
  • Sino-Russian Manzhouli crossing cargo rises 11.9pc in five months
  • Cai Mep aims for 600,000 TEU in 2012, after 2011's 186,000 TEU
  • Blue Star Holdings is second-largest NOO after merger of E.R. & Komrowski
  • TNT Express puts controversial longer trailers British highways
  • Gefco to take on most of General Motors logistics needs in Europe
  • ABC flies walrus from Russia to Germany for dental appointment
  • Riga airport cargo volume soars 194.7pc to 17,416 tons in first half
  • Ground handler Swissport buys Inter Handling to expand in Finland

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Can shipping meet environmental obligations? - ICS challenges conference attendees
  • China cooperating with India, Japan on anti-piracy patrols
  • Dhaka offers extension of transhipment facilities to India
  • Hyundai Heavy wins order for ten 13,800-TEU vessels
  • Indus Container Lines obtains ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Leather goods exports likely to surge 20 pc
  • Cochin Port offers discount to attract box traffic for West Asia
  • Essar Ports to focus on India
  • KoPT planning dredging to improve draught
  • KPKS Mohan Aswani elected General Secretary of INTUC, Gujarat
  • Boeing projects slowing freighter demand
  • SCR freight earnings jump 40 pc in Q1
  • Truck rentals bogged down by reduced cargo demand
  • Govt to invite bids for sale of 2 mt of wheat
  • India ranked 3rd in UNs most attractive investment destination list
  • INR recovers on fresh dollar selling
  • New World Bank chief warns on eurozone crisis

Marine Logweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Costa Concordia passengers file new suit against Carnival in...
  • Rickmers-Linie promotes Ulrich Ulrichs to MD
  • Irving Shipbuilding awarded $9.3 million preliminary NSPS...
  • Private equity firm in majority recapitalization of Tideland...
  • Drydocks World Dubai completes major maintenance project on NDI...
  • Keppel Kazakhstan to build $242 million KFELS B Class jack-up...
  • WSDOT sails away with award for bringing in new ferries on time...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Washington DOT honored for building ferries under budget
  • Retail group inks letter calling for speedy labor talks
  • Unknown aviator photo series on display at Portland Airport
  • General Dynamics buying Earl Industries ship repair division
  • NYK vessel rescues stranded Chinese fishermen

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Strong owners benefit from falling boxship newbuilding prices
    Yards willing to offer special terms to favoured clients
  • Norwegian oil industry dispute hits aframax spot market
    One cargo reported lost and now North Europe faces terminal maintenance worries
  • CSA demands Chinese cargo owners stay out of shipping
    Industry group says cargo owners should follow official guideline and resist building own fleets
  • June's 10% fall in Chinese iron ore imports is poised to dip lower
    Customs data show a loss in cargo demand last month equivalent to about one capesize discharge per day
  • Q&A: Willis head of marine in Asia Darren Rowland
    Insurance must not be used to police sanctions
  • Drydocks World creditors back next step in $2.2bn debt restructuring
    Ship repair and conversions outfit can now move towards closing joint venture agreement with Pacific Carriers
  • German competition authorities agree Scandlines route sell-off
    Stena Line plans to buy five Baltic freight-based links
  • Indian cover to carry Iranian oil is insufficient, say shipowners
    Industry concerned about liability under $50m limit but has few other options
  • Solvency II poised to take effect from 2014
    But time is running out to agree Omnibus 2 proposals ahead of confirmed deadline
  • Ex-Safmarine boss takes helm at HHL
    Tomas Dyrbye to become chief executive of Hamburg heavylift and project cargo specialist on August 1
  • Deadline looms for Virginia port bids
    APM Terminals is sole confirmed suitor for Hampton Roads but others are mooted
  • Sanko Steamship sheds tonnage and plans early redelivery
    Japanese shipowner presents reorganisation plan after filing for receivership
  • Pirate attacks peak in West Africa
    Unpredictable patterns of theft and hijacking expand the area of risk, says Bergen
  • China's choice
    Shipowners are just one concern for a government managing a slowdown
  • Phoenix Petroleum snaps up Chelsea Shipping for $36m
    Philippines deal delivers Phoenix a fleet of 10 product tankers
  • NYK sends two young capesizes to the scrapyard
    'Clearest sign yet' of trend to recycle to reduce exposure to bearish market
  • Battle lines drawn as Sanko faces crucial Chapter 15 hearing
    Are timechartered ships visiting the US fair game for unpaid creditors?
  • International ports body launches forum for finance professionals
    IAPH sets up committee to serve as a resource for exchanging views on common challenges and best practices
  • Ecsa asks Brussels to keep tramp shipping guidelines
    But European shipowners' group supports end of guidelines for liner trades
  • It's good to talk
    Brussels' maritime industry guidelines debate generates measured response
  • Indian Supreme Court ruling roils shipbreakers and cash buyers
    Pollution Control Board in Gujarat holding clearance of vessels until appeal is heard on July 19
  • Tanjung Pelepas announces $470m expansion
    Planned upgrade follows record monthly throughput for June
  • Tuvalu warned over Iran reflaggings
    US congressman tells South Pacific nation it may fall foul of sanctions
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service restructures Asia management
    Move positions the firm for expansion in region's major port cities

Fairplayweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • GM, Peugeot combine shipping volumes
    VEHICLE carriers, box lines and port service providers will be facing a powerful new automotive customer, according to a venture announcement today in Paris
  • Oslo ends oil strike
    NORWAY'S government has stepped in to halt the country's long oil strike, causing production to resume today at key oil and gas fields, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Multipurpose market rates scraping bottom
    CHARTER and freight rates in the multipurpose carrier segment remain under extreme pressure, with timecharter equivalent earnings still down in some sectors
  • Taiwan Navigation plans to diversify bulkers
    TAIWAN Navigation reportedly plans to increase its drybulk fleet from 15 to 25 vessels, exploiting current low newbuilding prices
  • Drifting ship to be towed
    A TUG is expected tomorrow to begin towing a drifting log-carrying ship to safety in India, maritime sources told Fairplay today
  • Man dies after fall from ferry's top deck
    A PASSENGER has been killed after falling from the top deck of Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation's ferry Tanit
  • European mini-bulker rates are lagging
    A RUSH in shortsea cargo fixing in the North Sea in recent weeks was not enough to ease the plight of minibulker and coaster vessel owners in European trades
  • China's crude imports fall to 2012 low
    CHINA imported just 21.7M tonnes of crude in June, or 5.28M barrels per day
  • Breaking prices bottom out
    YOUNG Capesizes were sold for demolition last week, as breaking prices have finally bottomed after falling for nearly two months
  • Older feeders lure buyers
    SEVERAL decade-old feeders have been sold to Asian buyers, illustrating the high interest in such ships for intra-Asia trade
  • Panamax rates still firming
    A PROLONGED South American grain season is firming Panamax bulker rates, with prompt ships increasingly scarce, brokers said today
  • Searchers seek four missing mariners
    RESCUERS are today searching for four seafarers missing from a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Indonesia
  • India approves P&I for Iranian oil cargoes
    DELHI has decided to offer sovereign insurance cover to Indian groups whose ships carry Iranian crude
  • Low LPG price galvanises VLGC market
    AS SAUDI Aramco's LPG contract price crashed to a two-year low last week, Asian traders are wasting no time exploiting the situation
  • Box ship chartering slows
    CHARTER rates for box ships, especially the sub-Panamax category, are continuing to drop as the summer lull kicks in

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • ILWU Protests Use of Non-Union Labor in Oregon
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union members this week are picketing a barge facility in southern Oregon to protest a lumber...
  • Oscar Abello, Former 'K' Line America CEO, Dies
    Oscar J. Abello, the former president, CEO and chairman of "K" Line America, died on Sunday, July 8, in Pembroke...
  • Retailers Optimistic Imports Will Increase This Fall
    Retailers continue to plan for increased imports this fall despite discouraging news recently regarding consumer confidence, employment numbers and retail...
  • RILA to ILA, USMX: Settle Contract Before Sept. 30
    The association representing the largest U.S. retail companies urged the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance to reach...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Sees Drop in Volume and Revenue
    Germany's Lufthansa Cargo carried 4.6 percent less freight in June than a year ago as it slashed capacity in line...
  • Vietnam's Cai Mep Losing Carrier Appeal, Alphaliner Says
    Vietnam's ambitious Cai Mep container port is losing its appeal to ocean carriers, according to Alphaliner, as lower-than-expected cargo volumes...
  • Report: Japanese Container Trade Will Rise 3.2 Percent in Fiscal 2012
    Japan's containerized cargo trade will rise 3.2 percent year-over-year in fiscal 2012, which started on April 1, to 12.865 million...
  • Judge Rules Against Dismissal of Savannah River Dredging Suit
    The fate of the long-planned Savannah Harbor Expansion Project remains undecided after a federal judge ruled against the dismissal of...
  • Maersk Sets Rate Hikes on Asia Services
    Maersk Line plans to implement a new round of general rate increases in its Asia services that would take effect...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Nicaragua 'transoceanic' canal moves a step nearer
    Nicaragua's dream to build a canal across the American isthmus and offer ocean carriers, importers, exporters, traders, etc an alternative to the Panama Canal has ...
  • NYK to double sales from logistics
    NYK intends to double sales from logistics operations according to a recent report in Bloomberg. NYK president Yasumi Kudo is reported to have said that ...
  • St Petersburg's customs procedures improved
    It is much easier to move traffic between St Petersburg's container terminals and the port's off-dock terminal in Yanino due to a change in customs procedures. ...
  • South Africa and Chile to forge closer trade relationships
    At the latest Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) meeting held between South Africa and Chile last week, the two governments have vowed to co-operate closer on trade, ...
  • Planned Nova Scotia hub: a challenge to ECNA ports
    A new deep-water container port planned for Nova Scotia - on the east coast of Canada - could pose a threat to the business models of other North American terminals: ...
  • Iran military again threaten to close the Strait
    The sabre rattling between Iran and the European Union (EU) and the US has stepped up a notch again with Iran's chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff ...
  • CMIT calls for assistance for Vietnam's ports
    Officials from APM T's Cai Mep International Terminal [CMIT] in Vietnam took the opportunity during a recent site visit by a delegation led by the State President, ...
  • US steps up its 'car war' with China
    America has complained to the World Trade Organization [WTO] about China's 'unfair' tariff on US-manufactured cars which at the luxury car level adds 21.5% of import ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Production crisis averted
    Statoil is getting ready to reactivate oil and gas installations stalled by a tense dispute with unions over worker pensions.
  • Farstad lands RAF job
    A Farstad vessel has been given the somber task of retrieving a Royal Air Force Tornado that crashed in Scotland last week.
  • Hong Kong holds its nose
    Hong Kong port state control inspectors have detained two vessels for dumping sewage into the sea.
  • Paragon pair nets less
    Paragon Shipping has locked in short-term period deals for two of its bulkers at reduced rates.
  • Navios lifts charter rates
    Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has extended charter deals for two chemical tankers at slightly better rates.
  • Keppel wins rig job
    Keppel Corp has bagged yet another order for one of its KFELS B Class jack up rigs
  • Timaru left in lurch
  • Cape rally cooling
    Concerns the capesize mini-rally has run its course continue to grow.
  • Stena RoRo pursues $36m
    Sweden's Stena RoRo has won the right to an appeals hearing in its battle to claim compensation for two cancelled ro-paxes in Russia.
  • NYK rescues fishermen
    An NYK-owned LPG carrier rescued four Chinese fishermen after their fishing trawler sank in the South China Sea.
  • Drumming up a billion
  • Bakri back for more
    Bakri Navigation has added its second tanker in under a month, brokers believe.
  • GOS sells down
    India's Global Offshore Services has sold almost a third of its Dutch unit for a shade under $14m.
  • Swire crewman killed
    A Swire seafarer has died after a propeller accident on a supply ship off Angola.
  • NYK bins cape pair
    NYK has followed the lead of compatriot MOL and scrapped a couple of capesize bulkers, it is claimed.
  • Bulk's pending dry run
    Arctic Securities has dimmed its view of the dry-cargo marker amid fears a rebound is still some way off.
  • Suezmax in yacht clash
    A pleasure boat has been damaged in a collision with a Minerva Marine suezmax off Greece.
  • Phoenix buys 10 tankers
    Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines is buying the 10-ship tanker fleet of Chelsea Shipping Corp.
  • Ambiente cancels
    German cruise operator scraps winter cruise program citing overcapacity concerns.
  • Tanjung Pelapas bulks up
    Malaysian port to splash out on capacity expansion as box throughput hits record numbers.
  • Costamare plans payout
    New York-listed boxship owner is planning to pay its shareholders a dividend in August.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • GECC subsidiary TIP sells last of trailers
  • Maersk accepts credit cards for demurrage
    The liner carrier said it will begin accepting credit cards as a form of payment to cover demurrage charges to help customers expedite the release of their cargo in U.S. locations.
  • Dyrbye named CEO of Hansa Heavy Lift
  • Zim service to call Halifax
  • Panalpina starts new Japan/Singapore LCL services
  • Chemlogix appoints Challman VP NA operations
  • Rickmers-Linie's new managing director
  • TCG taps Neimer for sales VP
  • SC to fast track inland port development
  • Europe's shifting pharmaceutical supply chain
    More European pharmaceutical companies are turning to third-party logistics companies (3PLs) as a cost-cutting measure, according to a new report by healthcare specialists GBI Research. But concerns remain about effects on industry.
  • USDA's Cotton Board seeks members
  • VA legislators to hold port privatization offer hearing
    Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment said a working group of state legislators advising Gov. Bob McDonnell will hold a public hearing on possible privatization of the Virginia Port Authority facilities on July 17.
  • Washington Notebook: LaHood marks TIGER grant during Oakland trip
  • Bureau Veritas aims to ease ship certification
  • Telecom pays $1 million for false TAA claims
    ADC Telecommunications resolves allegations that it submitted false claims to federal agencies when it sold equipment manufactured in countries prohibited by the Trade Agreements Act.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Prices showed mixed movement in Fujairah
    Unsettled outlook on prices in Middle East and Africa.
  • Rotterdam prices firm but margins squeezed
    European-wide growth in prices but not much good news in the way of margins.
  • WFS releases ship but asserts right of arrest
    Tense stand off between Sanko and bunker supplier continues over unpaid bills.
  • SEAaT and UK Chamber move closer
    Shipowners and emissions abatement outfit formalise relationship.
  • Tanker cover agreed for Iranian oil
    India ready to provide vessel insurance for oil shipments.
  • Asian ports see prices weaken
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' across major Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Malaysia's 'bunker island' developer faces winding-up threat
    Winding-up petition by ZAQ Construction made after it won a judgement-in-default against Asia Petroleum Hub.
  • Supplier offers 380 cSt material in Dakar
    Total Marine Fuels says maritime traffic in West Africa is growing.
  • Vopak, Gasunie plan for Rotterdam LNG terminal
    New terminal next to Rotterdam's Gate Terminal will enable LNG to be transferred to bunker stations via tank trucks.
  • Cruise line signs service agreement for fuel saving engines
    Wartsila to maintain common-rail engines for seven vessels of Princess Cruise Lines.
  • Fuel efficient AHTS delivered to offshore operator
    Bourbon Liberty 200 series vessels use a diesel-electric propulsion system, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
  • Chimbusco teams receive Chinese quality control awards
    Chimbusco Shenzhen awarded for fuel reduction project.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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