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BRIEFS
July 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to hike rates on major trade lanes worldwide in August and September
  • Asia-Europe rates down 4.6pc to US$1,667/TEU, all major routes slide
  • Jeddah clogged with loads from 14,000-TEUers as Damman congestion clears
  • US court denies ICTSI plea, declares Portland dockers' go-slow legal
  • Syrian container trade declines 20pc in first half as civil war rages
  • INTTRA, SeaIntel devise information flow on box delivery reliability
  • Evergreen to receive first of 20 Samsung 8,000 TEUers in July
  • Maersk increases US-Australia/NZ rates $175/TEU from August 15
  • Kenya's increasing volumes prompts Mombasa to tackle port congestion
  • Konecrane wins order for 12 RTGs for Togo's Lome Container Terminal
  • Korean Air back in black in second quarter after US$33 million loss
  • Canada fines Korean Air US$5.4 million for role in cargo price-fixing
  • Minister says Mangalore air cargo complex likely to be commissioned
  • DHL commences US-Australia cargo flights with return via Hong Kong
  • National Air Cargo wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Allcargo-Mammoet successfully execute major heavy lifts at IOCL's Paradip refinery
  • Apollo LogiSolutions appoints Capt. A. K. Bhattacharjee as CEO - CFS
  • ASF calls for UN counter piracy task force
  • Graig & GMI team up to deliver safe havens for shipping lenders
  • ICS calls on EU to allow ship-sharing consortia
  • Idle containership fleet up
  • Line warns of Japanese electricity blackouts affecting reefers
  • SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier
  • Transpac rates fall for third consecutive week
  • INP&DWF to boycott wage revision committee meeting
  • Kerala may invite fresh bids for Vizhinjam port
  • Rail freight corridor project reportedly stuck in Finance Ministry
  • FinMin to take call on export yields repatriation in concert with RBI
  • Forex reserves slip $ 872.7 m to $ 286.74 bn
  • Govt to revise tariff value on imported RBD palmolein
  • Govt working on strategy to narrow trade deficit with China
  • Industrial output rebound is good but does not signal robust recovery: Montek
  • INR ends weak at 55.32 in highly volatile trade
  • MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3
  • Rays of hope from God's own country
  • Kübler accomplishes unique transport operation with SCHEUERLE heavy duty vehicles
  • Texas International Freight moves massive earthmover

Marine Logweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Contracts for pre-salt FPSO topside modules get go-ahead
  • Bayonne Bridge raising would benefit from fast tracking
  • Seaspan Shipyards chooses IFS Applications as MRP solution
  • Administration looks to cut port project red tape
  • Compact exhaust gas scrubber gets DNV approval
  • Jensen Maritime designs Tier 3 tugboat for McAllister
  • Jaya Shipbuilding signs agreement with IHC Merwede

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Port of Seattle honored for Guard/Reserve hiring practices
  • Boeing marks 50th delivery of converted 747-400 freighter
  • NYK emissions reporting nets third party certification
  • US railroads deliver mixed bag during June
  • NHTSA joins CBP team eyeing unsafe imports

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Port valuations
    A terminal's worth is based on a lot more than its monetary value
  • Asian bidders eye CMA CGM's port assets
    China Merchants among potential buyers for 49% of French line's Terminal Link
  • West African suezmax market slides further
    Bottom of the market could be reached over next few weeks
  • China Merchants said to be eyeing stake in Terminal Link
    Investment in CMA CGM unit may give it a necessary foothold in overseas markets
  • Suezmax newbuilding orders dry up as spot market slumps
    Owners warned not to be tempted to order when market picks up later in the year
  • Banks, boxes and bailouts
    The pain in Spain falls mainly on consumer sentiment
  • Tax bill fears for German owners
    Members of the Containership Association support scheme could face 19% charge
  • Phoenix Reederei files for insolvency
    Collapse creates fear that other German shipowners with vessels financed by KG funds will be hit
  • Why Chapter 11 only works when it works
    Procedure is most useful where the owner has equity in its assets and support of financial institutions
  • Winter bonanza lies ahead for LNG carriers
    Rates forecast to top $180,000 per day, tempting owners to order more newbuildings
  • US east and Gulf coast labour talks make 'significant progress'
    ILA and USMX say they have agreement in principle on a number of issues, including automation
  • Transnet plans $37bn investment across South Africa
    Majority will go on turning TFR into important rail freight company, with rest spent on port terminals
  • TPT chief seeks to build links with other ports
    Partnership would help boost economy across region, claims port terminals chief executive
  • Lessons from aviation
    Lessons can be learned for the maritime industry from the Air France crash
  • Jinhai Heavy Industry takes $88m hit after delayed deliveries
    Golden Ocean renegotiates prices of two kamsarmaxes and capesize down to $86.7m from original $174.75m
  • NYK goes even greener
    Japan giant has expanded its reporting on emissions to its supply chain, with independent verification
  • CMG and DHL jointly open logistics centre in Shenzhen
    DHL rents land from CMG on a long-term lease to cash in opportunity in Southern China's newest, buzzing financial zone
  • Cape rates edge lower as demand prospects vanish
    Iron ore prices are falling, while stockpiles in China's ports grow
  • Transnet issues $1bn 10-year bond
    Company claims bond issuance is 'significantly oversubscribed'
  • Obama funding drive will boost US east coast ports
    Projects include deepening federal navigation channels, raising the height of New York harbour's Bayonne Bridge and an intermodal container facility in Jacksonville
  • Jaya to become IHC Merwede's contracted yard
    Acquisition talks fail to bear fruit, but firms agree a smaller deal
  • Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter
    Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet
  • US urges ports to act upon Iranian ships flying false flags
    Treasury warns that a lack of vigilance could result in severe penalties
  • China Shipping Development moves ahead with bond offering
    Yuan3bn deal will include five-year maturity
  • Keppel's O&M net profit grows 2% in first half
    Revenue grows 60% to S$4bn buoyed by higher volume of work

Fairplayweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Keppel O&M profit gain pared
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine said today lower newbuilding prices clipped the growth of its net profits to just 2% in 1H 2012, from 6% growth at this time last year
  • Back-channel crude from Iran reported
    OBSCURE private companies were reported today to offer Iranian crude at steep discounts to European traders as part of Tehran's attempt to restore exports hit by Western sanctions
  • Croatia approves Brodotrogir yard takeover
    CROATIA'S government today said it has accepted a bid for the Brodotrogir shipyard from a group run by a local mining tycoon
  • Jurong to run Yangpu's port
    SINGAPORE'S Jurong Port said it has signed a joint venture accord with SDIC Jurong Yangpu Port Co.
  • GSI returns to tight competition
    CHINA'S government-owned and listed Guangzhou Shipyard International today said it would take a 24% share in United Steel Structures, while its Glory Group Development would take a 25% stake
  • Kremlin to privatise its 20% NCSC stake
    THE KREMLIN said it has decided to privatise its 20% stake in Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Arctic mining pursued
    CANADA Coal is betting that lower sea levels have made mining and bulker operations feasible on two Arctic islands
  • Ramadan slows cargoes
    THE ONSET of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim fasting season, has slowed the availability of Indonesian coal and ore cargoes, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Ship could burn for weeks
    DUTCH salvor Smit today resumed the battle against a deadly blaze on the 6,750teu MSC Flaminia in mid-Atlantic after firefighting had to be halted overnight after a second explosion in one of its cargo holds
  • Container sector relies on capacity discipline
    CAPACITY discipline will help box carriers maintain reasonable rates through this year's unusually tough third-quarter peak season, according to CIMB Securities
  • Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears
    DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover
  • LR1s catch up with LR2s
    LR1 RATES are finally catching up with the LR2s, as demand firms for naphtha and jet fuel
  • Penguin accepts fine
    SINGAPORE'S shipbuilder Penguin International said today the group will not appeal against a fine for violating competition laws
  • Dalian Oriental is bankrupt
    BUILDER Dalian Oriental Marine & HI was reported today to have finally declared bankruptcy
  • VLCC gains seen next week
    BROKERS today saw VLCC freight rates probably inching up next week, with bunker prices rising again

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • EU to tighten grip on Syria
  • Patrick's productivity plan for Port Botany draws sharp criticism
    Patrick Stevedores' AUD348(USD359) million plan to automate terminal operations at its Port Botany container terminal complex in Sydney, Australia, has drawn wide ...
  • ILA contract negotiations move forward after resolution of key issues
    US East Coast (USEC) contract labour negotiations have received a boost after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime ...
  • RCL deploys panamax feeder intra-Asia
    Wednesday heralded the introduction of the biggest commercial feeder currently operating on the booming Singapore - Laem Chabang corridor. The ...
  • US Admin speeds up USEC ports harbour deepening
    US East coast (USEC) ports have received a boost in their efforts to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after the US Government announced that it is ...
  • Gonzalez to replace Abesamis at ICTSI
    Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced that Christian R. Gonzalez will become head of its Asia region. He will replace ...
  • MSC Flaminia: fire fighting to last weeks
  • Maersk changes New Zealand feeder service
    Maersk has improved its service to New Zealand by adding calls at Wellington and Nelson to its weekly Southern Star schedule from Singapore. The first calls there ...
  • TCB prepares for more competition in Barcelona
    Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has announced further measures through which it intends to meet the challenge from neighbouring TERCAT's impending expansion ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Golden goose
  • Golden goose
    Analyst urges clients to keep an eye on shipowner's stock following overhaul of Jinhai bulker order.
  • IHI arrives at EAS
    IHI Marine lands in Brazil in a bid to save stalled Transpetro newbuilding contracts.
  • Viking pens cruise duo
  • McQuilling storms Lion City
  • Alaed "unloads choppers"
    The Femco cargoship Alaed has reportedly rid itself of its controversial cargo of Syrian attack helicopters.
  • Sinopacific wins Nigeria job
    SinoPacific Shipbuilding has made its first foray into Africa with an order for a quartet of platform supply vessels.
  • Titan's troubles swell
    A leading investor in Titan Petrochemicals is suing the company and three individuals for misrepresentation and breach of contract.
  • Sinokor tied to cape resale
  • CIN buys Tirrenia
    Italy has completed the privatisation of ro-pax owner Tirrenia in a deal with Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione.
  • Solstad seals CSV sale
    Solstad has completed the sale of a half share in one of its construction support vessels.
  • China Merchants sounds alarm
    China Merchants Holdings is the latest Hong Kong-listed company to brace investors for bad earnings news.
  • CMES worse by half
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has posted a weaker first-half profit in tough tanker and bulker markets.
  • Jaya inks IHC deal
    Singapore group Jaya Holdings has signed up to build Dutch shipyard IHC Merwede's offshore vessels in Asia.
  • Greeks tuck in
    Shipowners gorge on nearly $2bn worth of newbuild and secondhand tonnage in the first six months despite the downturn.
  • BG heads to Lisbon
    UK-owned feedership player BG Freight Line is putting its money on Portugal.
  • Salvors to board MSC Flaminia
    Efforts to fight an extensive fire on the crippled containership MSC Flaminia appear to be delivering a result.
  • Weight warning
    The UK has warned owners of the dangers of "overweight" rescue boats as part of its probe into a fatal fall on the car carrier Tombarra in 2011.
  • PNSC crew quizzed
    Indian authorities are questioning the crew of a Pakistani cargoship that dropped anchor off the Gujarat coast.
  • Golden Ocean gets a discount
    Bulk carrier owner Golden Ocean is making a substantial saving on three newbuildings on order in China in return for accepting a three to six month delay in delivery.
  • Antwerp volumes down
    The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted a 2.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2012.
  • Koncar wins Trogir race
    Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has had a bid accepted for the Brodotrogir shipyard.
  • Syrian volumes plunge
    Container volumes have shrunk 20% at Syria's main port of Latakia as fighting escalated.
  • France standing tall
    Brokers back Parisian influence, while Clive Palmer digs himself into a Titanic hole.
  • Disposals lift CMB
    Belgian shipping conglomerate Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) saw its daily earnings from its dry-bulk fleet drop in the second quarter of this year, although profits were significantly higher because of gains made on the disposal of its interests in Clarksons and FMG.
  • Robbers target three
    Somali pirates were quiet on the attack front this week, but high-seas burglars were busy elsewhere.
  • Golar LNG Partners completes FSRU purchase
    Golar LNG Partners has completed its $385 million purchase of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Nusantara Regas Satu from Golar LNG.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Fire easing on stricken MSC ship
    "The extent of the damage to the cargo is still not known, and it is most likely that such an assessment can only be made once the vessel has reached a port of refuge," the liner carrier said in a statement Friday.
  • Aspect launches Web tool for oil shippers
  • President puts 7 port projects on the fast track
    The White House said port projects in Jacksonville, Miami, Savannah, Charleston and New York/New Jersey will be expedited by executive order as part of a program to make the review process for infrastructure projects more efficient.
  • Kurz: Title XI fight could have wider impact for U.S. fleet
    APT is asking a federal judge to order MarAd to make a decision on whether to grant it a loan guarantee for five 49,000-deadweight-ton petroleum tankers that were built at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
  • GreenRoad offers fleet safety app
  • 2 indicted for plotting illegal exports to Iran
  • Montreal copes with low water
    A handful of liner carriers has highlighted the problem in recent weeks, via customer advisories, with some of the lines levying surcharges to offset their impacted operations at Montreal.
  • Maersk extends SE Asia-NZ butterfly loop
  • ILA, USMX resolve automation, chassis issues
  • ARI hopes telematics will maximize fleet value
  • Maersk trims WAF loops
  • New Orleans Cold Storage opens new terminal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 20, 2012
  • Prices in the Americas down as week closes
    Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier.
  • Angry reactions to US sulphur verification policy
    Bunker community vents frustration at discrepancy between IMO guidelines and globally accepted methodology for interpretation of sulphur test results.
  • Titan woes pile up
    Storage and tanker company facing yet more court battles.
  • Bunker prices climb in Middle East and Africa
    Prices gains in evidence across Middle East and African markets puts Cape Town in front with double digit rise.
  • Firming bunker prices close week in Europe
    Prices have maintained their upward spurt with with gains seen in the key European ports.
  • NYK gets the green light
    Japanese liner giant monitors greenhouse gas emissions along its supply chain.
  • Exhaust gas scrubber gets official endorsement
    'Approved' scrubber will allow ships to meet ECA sulphur cap.
  • US warns industry on 'deceptive' IRISL
    Iranian ships could be hiding their ownership through false documentation.
  • Bunker prices end week higher
    Singapore benchmark 380 cSt rises to seven-week high on Friday.
  • FAL Oil tanker seized for unpaid debt
    Tanker seized following failure to pay German bank around $3 million in debt.
  • Wartsila to supply engines for nine Kuwaiti tankers
    RT-flex engines provide for low fuel consumption and reductions in exhaust emission, says Finnish engineering firm.
  • VLCC market going 'bad to worse' on rising bunkers
    Bunker prices rise to seven week high this week while VLCC spot rates have fallen to the lowest for the year to-date.
  • Singapore court lifts injunction against bunkering exec
    'Top performer' need not wait to start work at rival firm.
  • Bunkering operations resume in Korean ports
    Operations return to normal as typhoon Khanun passes.

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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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