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July 12, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker survey indicates US peak season to be better than last year
  • CMA CGM ends joint loop with APL, revises Far East-Red Sea service
  • Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,200-TEUer, bound for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 4 service
  • China's trade statistics in June reflect slowing global demand growth
  • US court stymies Savannah dredging by giving go-ahead to new eco-suit
  • Shanghai International Shipping Institute prosperity index declines
  • Customs at Tianjin and distant Xian sign dry-port cooperation agreement
  • APM Terminals' JV terminal in Vietnam to handle 600,000 TEU in 2012
  • Twenty parties express interest in building Abidjan's 2nd box terminal
  • 13,092-TEU MSC Margrit's delivery completes line's eight-megaship series
  • Cathay to upgrade its Airbus A350-900 orders into larger A350-1000s
  • Shenzhen airport looks back as it grew to 30 freight operating services
  • ICAO calls for better use of advance info to strengthen air cargo security
  • Singapore's Pacific Airlift extends charter reach to South Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Air lubrication system on two NYK module carriers reduces CO2 emissions by 6 pc
  • Bureau Veritas simplifies ship certification system
  • FFFAI delegation meets President
  • P&I cover for ships carrying Iranian cargo gets IRDA nod
  • Ulrich Ulrichs appointed Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie
  • Natural rubber exports on the rise
  • Package mulled for exports to countries having high trade deficit with India
  • Pak to increase cement exports to India, reduces export price
  • Japan keen to develop DMIC-type corridor in south India
  • Central land acquisition law will make DMIC unviable: Kant
  • Govt exempts forex transactions from service tax
  • INR erases early losses to touch 55.37
  • Service tax exemption on currency conversion to help exports: Fieo

Marine Logweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering...
  • STX France floats out Hapag Lloyd Cruises newbuild
  • PortVision makes AIS vessel tracking service accessible on...
  • EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften
  • River cruise ship newbuilds to have Future Teak decking...
  • Damen Shipyards Singapore gets new MD
  • Wärtsilä to supply main engines for China's first gas fueled...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Transpacific carriers plan increases to freight rates
  • Commerce Department report finds US international trade up during May
  • Growth in cruise numbers predicted for Brazilian ports
  • Freight transport services index remains level during month of May
  • Eagle Bulk Shipping taps Katzav as CFO

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Shale revolution means fears of looming peak oil may be obsolete
    New sources of supply raise hopes of a curb on oil price rises, but are both good and bad news for tanker owners
  • Production boom will shape choice of emissions-reduction technology
    Falling or stable heavy fuel prices could strengthen the case for scrubbers
  • Lloyd Fonds multi-ship KG will not be the last, predicts KPMG
    Ocean 16 model offers one way out by pooling cashflow
  • Lease finance seen filling bank lending shortfall
    Deals set to increase in wake of Commerzbank, says Moore Stephens' head of corporate finance
  • Dry bulk spot market faces a washout summer
    Seasonal lull, low iron ore demand and heavy rainfall limit Chinese coal imports
  • Carnival faces new US lawsuits
    Cruise operator faces $590m claim for damages linked to alleged 'defective' design
  • California sticks to its guns on 24-mile limit for distillates
    Experts predict new lawsuits after North American ECA comes into force in August
  • New maritime security service hits the market
    US-backed firm will not be directly accredited by Sami
  • Port of Virginia plays for time
    APMT must wait to see whether rival bids emerge as deadline is extended to August
  • Pacific box lines seek August rate rises
    TSA targets increase of $500 per feu as demand hardens
  • Africa Express Line closes in on Abidjan reefer concession
    UK operator says ports are key to efficiency drive as ships are forced to slow steam
  • Europe port state inspections fall by a quarter
    More individual ships were inspected last year despite overall decline
  • Two dead and seven missing after bulk carrier sinks in China
    Vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of iron ore has yet to be identified
  • Eagle Bulk marks refinancing deal with change of chief financial officer
    Katzav replaces ship finance veteran Ginsberg
  • Struggling shipbuilder P+S secures state aid package
    European Commission gives temporary approval for $187m rescue, but wants a restructuring plan within six months
  • Handysize bulker rates in Europe rise above $20,000 per day
    Fertiliser business booming in the Baltic
  • Uncle Sam hits the shops
    US import container volumes increase for 2012, but watch out for Europe's woe
  • Brazil invests $68m in hope of cruise boom
    Government boosts northeastern passenger terminals in advance of World Cup and 2016 Olympics
  • Titan Petrochemicals faces winding-up petition from major investor
    And Grand China Logistics sues Hong Kong-listed oil logistics firm for breach of contract
  • Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 shortlist revealed
    The shipping industry's most acclaimed, credible and well-supported awards announces this year's finalists
  • China's June export figures signal weaker peak season
    Export order purchase managers index warns of tough times ahead
  • Beachhead
    Gujarat should be able to decide whether Oriental Nicety, aka Exxon Valdez, is safe to land
  • Vopak sells minority stake in Durban facility
    South African black-owned and managed investment firm Reatile takes 30% stake
  • Top US ports will see steady growth in containerised imports to year-end
    National Retail Federation predicts 'modest' rise despite 'mixed' economic indicators
  • Lianyungang Port and CSD form dry bulk joint venture
    New company will manage dry bulk loading and unloading, storage and wrapping, especially grain
  • Neptune orders up to four car carriers from Hyundai Mipo
    Vessels are sisters of previous quartet but offer a smaller environmental footprint
  • Taiwan Port signs deal to co-operate with Chinese terminals
    State-owned operator positions itself as an entrepot for Asia-Europe container traffic
  • Golar Partners sells units to fund FSRU
    Offering and private placement will pay part of $385m pricetag for NR Satu
  • Keppel wins Kazakhstan rig order
    Singapore-listed offshore giant supports drive to unlock Caspian oil and gas reserves

Fairplayweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Eagle's financial chief quits
    ALAN GINSBERG has resigned as financial chief of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, the company confirmed today
  • Yard overcapacity seen at 30%
    BASED on shipping demand and fleet replacements, today's yard overcapacity is estimated at 30%, according to Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou
  • Golar LNG prices offering
    NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Partners today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering to fund an FSRU drop-down from parent Golar LNG Ltd
  • US box imports edge up
    CONTAINER imports into the US have been forecast to improve slightly over 2011, despite a sluggish economy
  • Vehicle imports rise 29% y/y at Piraeus
    IMPORTS of new vehicles handled at Greece's largest port reportedly rose 29% year on year during the second quarter, the Piraeus Port Authority said
  • Sanko sheds ships
    SANKO Steamship has removed 38 ships from its operated fleet since April
  • VLGC rates hit 2012 high
    RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high, averaging $72.625 per tonne on the Baltic LPG Index
  • Malaysian palm oil stocks at 14-month low
    MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks have dived to a 14-month low of just below 1.7M tonnes, caused by slow production and higher exports
  • Port congestion ticks up
    CONGESTION is increasing at major iron ore and coal ports, reflecting rising iron ore shipments and weak demand for coal
  • US rewrites energy trade forecast
    THE US Energy Information Administration today unveiled major revisions of its outlook for coal and products exports and LNG imports, implying significant implications for shipowners

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Charleston Dredging Project Beating Expectations
    The Army Corps of Engineers expects the deepening of Charleston's harbor to be completed sooner and cost less than it...
  • Rotterdam Marks Milestone in Maasvlakte 2 Terminal
    The Port of Rotterdam today closed the final gap in a near seven-mile long seawall, reclaiming almost 5,000 acres of...
  • NS Train Derails, Sparks Fiery Ethanol Blast
    A section of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol on Wednesday morning derailed in Columbus, Ohio, sparking a fiery...
  • Pacific Container Lines Plan Another Rate Hike
    Having succeeded in raising their freight rates several times since Jan. 1, carriers in the eastbound Pacific will try to...
  • NY-NJ Container Terminals Hit by Chassis Shortage
    The Port of New York and New Jersey is facing a shortage of chassis available for use in draying containers...
  • Virginia Extends Deadline for Terminal Bids
    The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it is extending until Aug. 13 the deadline for alternative bids from private...
  • DHL CEO Discusses Acquisition Plans, Growth Options
    DHL will look to smaller "bolt-on" acquisitions rather than major takeovers to speed growth in the years ahead, according to...
  • Global Semiconductor Sales in May Rose 1.4 Percent From April
    Global semiconductor sales in May rose 1.4 percent from the prior month, giving the struggling air cargo industry, which typically...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Declines 2.9 Percent
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.9 percent this week, dropping for the second week in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Sets Congestion Fee at Dammam Port
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will impose a congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to and from the Port of Dammam,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • China's exporters changing tack
    There is an old Chinese proverb, the literal translation of which reads: See the wind, turn the rudder.In its proper context it has a slightly disparaging meaning; ...
  • AU wants Africa FTA by 2017
  • Carriers end Q2 12 on a high
    Ocean carriers ended Q2 12 feeling much happier than during the previous three months, when record losses were incurred. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's ...
  • Ships' agents board the pro-weighing campaign
    The international ship agents and shipbrokers federation, FONASBA, has given its full backing to the World Shipping Council-led lobby to certificate the weight ...
  • Port Tracker forecasts US volume rise - but GFI suggests a 'pweak' season
    Import cargo volumes are expected to increase 1.6% in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the ...
  • Obama increases lead over Romney
    With just four months before the US presidential elections in November, Barack Obama has put some daylight between himself and his Republican rival Mitt Romney, ...
  • Sokhna's bigger cranes offer new options
    The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna will soon be able to handle the largest containerships in the world. This follows the recent delivery of two super post-panamax ...
  • Transnet posts higher results
    Transnet SC, South Africa's state-owned ports rail freight, logistics and pipelines company, has announced annual revenue for fiscal year 2011/12, which ended March ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Ship's tanks breached
    A Chinese cargoship has leaked oil off South Korea after going hard aground.
  • Plumbe pockets less
    ACM kingpin Johnny Plumbe has joined fellow London broking bosses in pocketing a smaller pay packet for the past year.
  • Haisheng forecasts loss
    China Shipping Haisheng is predicting a loss for the first half of 2012.
  • Blackrock slims stakes
    Investment heavyweight Blackrock has cashed in shares in two leading US owners.
  • Eagle loses lieutenant
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has ordained a new finance chief following the abrupt resignation of veteran Alan Ginsberg.
  • Malaysians nab more
    Malaysia's crackdown on illegal anchoring has continued with the detention of seven more vessels.
  • Keppel on a roll
    Keppel Corp has boosted its access to funding after concluding a string of recent deals.
  • DSME in bond run
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has kicked off a KRW 500bn ($570.45m) bond run.
  • Polargirl pulled off rocks
    A Norwegian cruise vessel has been freed from rocks off Svalbard.
  • Eike set for Petrobras pie
    Eike Batista's OSX Brasil has been tipped to win its first orders from Petrobras as its compatriot shipbuilders struggle to hit delivery deadlines.
  • Vopak out of Durban
    Dutch tank terminals group Vopak is selling out of its Durban operation
  • Coscol comes a cropper
    Cosco Shipping (Coscol) has seen its bottom line sink fast in the first half of the year
  • Clutch catastrophe
    The crew of a P&O ro-pax has been criticised by UK accident investigators after it crashed into a French berth.
  • Sanction spur lessens
    A crackdown on Iranian oil exports will have less of an impact on the VLCC market than experts had hoped, a leading shipbroker says.
  • Global Offshore adds one
    Global Offshore Services' Dutch unit has added a new vessel to its fleet a day after the Indian firm sold down its stake in the venture.
  • "A banal accident"
    Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared on Italian TV to say sorry for the tragedy in January - up to a point.
  • Costs hurt FOP
    Higher costs and lower revenue have trimmed second quarter earnings at Fred Olsen Production.
  • Smit Lamnalco off to Africa
    Smit Lamnalco has lined up a lucrative contract to support the mining operations of African Minerals Limited in the West African nation of Sierra Leone.
  • Navios sells notes
    New York-listed Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary Navios Maritime Finance have sold $88m of 8 7/8% first priority ship mortgage notes due in 2017.
  • Golar Partners selling units
    Golar LNG Partners LP will offer 5.5 million common units representing limited partner interests in a public offering. Golar Partners expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 825,000 common units.
  • Ruby to retire
    British cruise operator Saga Shipping is pensioning off its oldest cruiseship.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Russia moves toward WTO accession
    Russia has until July 23 to notify the WTO that it has ratified and accepted the terms for its membership. Thirty days after Russia notifies the WTO that it accepts these terms, the country will become the organization's 156th member.
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
  • Transpacific carriers seek August rate hikes
    Liner companies in the Asia-to-U.S. trade are seeking to raise dry cargo container rates by an average of $500 per 40-foot container (FEU), in addition to recommending increases to refrigerated cargo rates of $1,000 per FEU to the U.S. West Coast.
  • Lesson 1: Increase supply chain efficiency, don't shut port
  • Ship brokers back reg on overweight boxes
  • U.S. Bank buys TransCard's fuel card network
    The network being bought was developed jointly by TransCard and U.S. Xpress, the nation's second-largest privately owned truckload carrier. U.S. Xpress will become the biggest client of the new system.
  • Import drop helps U.S. trade deficit
    The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May by $1.9 billion to $48.7 billion as exports increased and imports decreased from April, according to the Commerce Department.
  • Technicolor expands 3PL services
  • Retailers urge ILA, employers to reach agreement
  • Pasha enters Hawaii container trade
  • Troy partners with Cargolines in Europe
  • Eagle Bulk names Katzav CFO
  • Jagged Peak expands same-day delivery

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 11, 2012
  • Bunker prices stable in Fujairah
    Price volatility subduing demand.
  • Prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Tight avails in Dutch hub.
  • US shipowner reduces bunker surcharge
    Falling prices nudge bunker surcharge downwards.
  • Biofuel initiatives attacked as a 'gimmick'
    But $62 million becomes available for biofuel developers.
  • Port authority looks for $1 billion in fresh funds
    Sri Lanka Ports Authority makes 'second request' for Hambantota investors.
  • Singapore players caught in Malaysian net
    Malaysia claims tankers were caught in prohibited areas.
  • New home for UK Chamber
    Office will feature in organisation's coming rebranding.
  • Bunker surcharges to fall
    Maersk to reduce bunker adjustment factor by more than 11% on some routes.
  • Wärtsilä strikes LNG engine deal with Chinese buyer
    Low emissions and low cost prove draw for Wärtsilä duel-fuel engines.
  • Falling bunker prices to help prop up Cosco Shipping's earnings
    UBS Investment Research forecasts losses in Q2 but expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2012.
  • IFO prices soften in Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • NYK 'bubble' ships perform less well in sea operations
    CO2 emissions reduction average 6% during 'actual' sea passages compared to 10% during sea trials.
  • Shell targets LNG bunker market
    Shell makes first foray into LNG bunkering eyeing what it says will become a 'sizeable market'.
  • Philippine oil firm to raise $12 million via note issuance
    Set to raise funds for debt repayment and expenditures.
  • Study on fuel efficient liner operations released
    Proposed algorithm 'able to solve real-case problems'.
  • CSAV taking WFS and Chevron to court
    The Chilean ship operator files complaint for damages arising from a case of alleged off-spec bunker supply.
  • Azerbaijan amends state merchant shipping code
    Introduces stricter environmental guidelines and safety regulations for vessels visiting its ports.

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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 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
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.
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