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March 29, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Last hurdle for Hamburg to get dredging started
    Hamburg, Europe's second-largest container port, is poised for a rise in cargo volumes in the coming years after one of the final hurdles to the ninth major river dredging in the port's 1,000-year history was surmounted.
  • Rising oil-tanker returns end streak of declines
    Returns for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia ended a six-session losing streak as longer voyages and crowded ports tied up more vessels.
  • Panamax-vessel deliveries break quarterly record
    The number of panamax-class dry-bulk vessels starting to trade this quarter reached 75, exceeding the record 60 ships delivered from builders in the third quarter of 2011, according to Barry Rogliano Salles.
  • Torm in lifeline talks with two investor groups

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific 2011 profit up 7.6pc to US$3.88 million on 34.2pc more revenue
  • MOL expands Asia-South Africa service with 'K' Line and PIL on April 8
  • MSC adds final 13,050-TEU vessel to Asia-Europe Silk service
  • Court unsacks 'sacked' Auckland dockers, orders wages till April 6 lockout
  • Heavily involved in West Africa, APM Terminals now looks to East Africa
  • APM Terminals' 2011 Sustainability Report gives APM Terminals top marks
  • Dubai's DP World to repay US$3 billion loan sooner than expected
  • CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV join in north Europe-east coast South America loop
  • Major Deals Sealed at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime 2012
  • Lufthansa launches thrice weekly Frankfurt to Shenyang flights
  • Qantas commences Sydney-Santiago flights as free trade accords kick in
  • Mumbai airport truckers and shippers blast 'extortionate' road toll
  • European night flight bans drive air express to high speed Chunnel trains

Exim Indiaweb site
  • BHP 2012 all set for grand opening today
  • DAMCO launches dynamic supply chain solution
  • NYK once again selected for leading CSR index
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints new representatives in France, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
  • SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier
  • UGL's strategic acquisition of LANS Projects Pvt. Ltd- An advantageous head start in the specialised oil & gas & wind energy logistics industry
  • JNP impasse continues
  • TERI report on TAMP guidelines: Private terminal operators' hopes dashed
  • Jitendra Jain to represent Gandhidham Chamber on Western Railway consultative committee
  • MACCIAs interactive meeting with CBEC Chairman a success

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • OOCL appoints new CEO
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the shipping division of Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), has appointed Andy Tung as the new CEO of OOCL Hong Kong, ...
  • Maximus Air has designs on the future
    Maximus, the Abu Dhabi flag carrier reported that an Airbus A300-600RP2F, the kind of aircraft that forms the core of its current fleet, has been the first unit to be painted in th...
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai
    After serving Mumbai (India) from 2005 to 2009, Virgin Atlantic Cargo is returning to India's thriving commercial centre from 28 October 2012. The new daily Airbus A330 passenger a...
  • Hactl praises decision to build third runway
    Air cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has strongly welcomed the Hong Kong government's recent in-principle approval to adopt the three-runway option for t...
  • Prologis selects new regional director for northern Europe
    Prologis, an investment company for logistics firms, has chosen Thomas Karmann to be its senior vice-president, regional director northern Europe, with effect from 1 June. Karmann,...
  • Valencia continues to be Spain's biggest container port
    The Spanish port of Valencia handled around 4.3 million teu in 2011, equating to a plus of 2.86% compared to 2010. Spain's number two port Algeciras reported a box throughput of 3....
  • K Line enhances NE Asia to SE Asia service
    The Japanese shipping company K Line is upgrading its intra-Asia services Jabco-1 and Jabco-2 with additional China calls. K Line will deploy a total of eight vessels for the twice...
  • Sikar-Bikaner section of NH 11 in Rajasthan to be widened
    The Indian Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the widening to four lanes of the Sikar - Bikaner section of National Highway 11 from km 340.188 to km 557.775. When fi...
  • CargoLine presents "Partner of the Year 2011" awards
    CargoLIne, a German general cargo alliance, has ranked Göppingen-based Wackler Spedition & Logistik as the best partner of the year 2011, followed by Schmidt-Gevelsberg (Schwel...
  • TFG Transfracht and BMW prolong collaboration
    The cooperation agreement between the German transport service provider TFG Transfracht and car maker BMW is being continued for another three years. As the rail track operator of ...
  • CN to acquire 161 locomotives
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring 65 new high-horsepower locomotives and 96 second-hand high-horsepower locomotives that will be upgraded, in order to accommodat...
  • Nippon Express enters shared ownership agreement with Colombian agent
    Nippon Express USA Inc, an overseas subsidiary of Japan-based Nippon Express Co Ltd, recently concluded a shared ownership agreement with Map Cargo SAS, its agent in Colombia. The ...
  • Death of former McDonnell Douglas CEO Sandy McDonnell
    The former McDonnell Douglas chairman and CEO, Sanford N. (Sandy) McDonnell, died aged 89, on 19 March. The Boeing company expressed its deepest respects. "The people of Boeing ex...
  • Hermes rolls out real time parcel tracing scheme
    The German service provider Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH (HLGD) has introduced a parcel tracing system that enables customers to locate the position of their consignment...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Conrad Industries increases net and adds to order book
  • E-power barge will cut cruise ship emissions in Port of Hamburg
  • USCG and safety agencies start probe of fatal tugboat fire
  • De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar to expand gas and bulk activities
  • AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Port of Anacortes celebrates dock replacement project completion
  • NOL Group taps Olivier Lim as new board of directors member
  • Crowley mariners to take part in new skills assessment program
  • Port Metro Vancouver supports Japan/Canada free trade deal
  • Trucking group backs study supporting truck speed limiters

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Manila operator joins forces with Portland
    Ground-breaking venture by ICTSI aims to double throughput at US container terminal
  • Portland container exports surge 27%
    Oregon port handles more outbound than inbound boxes
  • German lines connect Portland to Europe
    Weekly service boosts Mediterranean ties
  • Portland to double its exports
    Oregon port is a gateway to global markets
  • Charterparty repudiations call for discounted cash flow calculations
    Time value of money needs to be factored in
  • Somali pirates earn more than middle-class UK workers
    Report offers food for thought next time you request a pay rise
  • Albatross at the helm
    It's sink or swim as Lloyd's List test-drives Transas ship's bridge simulator
  • CSCL falls into the red
    Li Shaode blames European debt crisis and overcapacity for reversal of fortunes
  • Exclusive: Kranich elected Box Club chairman
    Hapag-Lloyd board member to lead exclusive club
  • Bidders for Costa Concordia salvage whittled down to handful
    Capsized cruiseship likely to be the most complex and expensive salvage to date
  • Vela revisits spot charter market
    Saudi bookings drive up VLCC bookings from Middle East to Asia
  • Keppel FELS and Floatel sign letter of intent for accommodation rig
    Price will be higher compared to last deal
  • LNG's future lies with floating regas and liquefaction
    Offshore units are cheaper and more flexible than onshore plants
  • Boxship charter market cools as bookings slow
    'False dawn' feared as overcapacity continues
  • First Ship Lease charters tanker to Petrobras
    FSL Singapore leased for $14,000 per day
  • U-Ming's net profits fall nearly 60%
    Investment and shipping incomes both collapse
  • CMA CGM drops German lines on Latin America-Europe trade
    Co-operation with MSC and CSAV begins next month
  • Euromar snaps up biggest boxship to date
    Cap Norte becomes 10th vessel of Greek owner's joint venture with private equity
  • Marco Polo claims Chapter 11 breakthrough
    Unnamed investor to pump in new capital
  • BIMCO launches standard armed guard contract
    Guardcon comes with guidance on use of force
  • K+N may challenge EU cartel fine
    Brussels punishes 14 air freight forwarders for price fixing
  • Shanghai reports 13% cargo increase
    But outlook is uncertain as growth rate slows
  • Third generation takes helm at OOCL
    Founder's grandson Andy Tung named chief executive
  • The trials of Torm
    Torm - possible equity infusion delivers a challenge to the banks
  • Republican amendments block US sanctions bill
    Bickering scuppers moves to prevent banks handling Iranian oil interests
  • Baltic Exchange set to add capesize Pacific benchmarks
    Time charter average specific to the Asian market could also be on its way
  • Hamburg cleared for Hapag-Lloyd vote
    Court clears last obstacles ahead of parliamentary debate
  • Women on board
    Revolutions do not happen overnight. At the UK's Chamber of Shipping, it took 134 years to appoint a woman president

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Easing detected in Europe's container squeeze
    EQUIPMENT and slot shortages in the eastbound Europe/Asia box trade should ease within a few weeks, according to a leading liner analyst
  • North Atlantic raises $300M
    NORTH Atlantic Drilling has raised $300M through a private placement of equity
  • Strike shuts JNPT
    INDIA'S biggest box port, Jawarharlal Nehru Port Trust, has shut down through tomorrow

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Export Growth Tied to Reduction in Port Delays
    A spokesman for agricultural interests called upon ports to help increase U.S. exports by reducing delays at marine terminals. ...
  • Canadian Truck Traffic, Freight Rates Increase
    The Canadian spot market for truckload freight hits its second highest point in 11 years in February, according to TransCore's...
  • Busy Peak Shipping Season Forecast
    During peak-season 2011, U.S. ports handled about 800,000 20-foot container units less than the macro economy indicated they should have...
  • Jones Act Carriers Claim 'Ample' Oil Capacity
    The U.S. maritime industry has "ample capacity" to transport petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast, the American...
  • Deadline Nears on Transportation Funding Plan
    House Republicans have two days to approve an extension to national transportation funding before hundreds of thousands of construction-related jobs...
  • WorldCity's Roberts Details Global Trade Growth in 2011 (Video)
    WorldCity President Ken Roberts said the value of global trade grew in 2011 and is expected to expand this year....
  • Consumer Confidence Dips, But Expectations Rise
    The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped slightly in March, but consumers' outlook on the economy improved, the research organization...
  • EU Fines 13 Air Forwarders for Price-Fixing
    European antitrust officials on Wednesday fined 13 of the world's largest logistics companies, including Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina and UPS,...
  • US Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.2 Percent
    Orders for U.S. durable goods in February rose 2.2 percent year-over-year to $211.8 billion, as increased demand for cars, computers...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Ease, But Stay High
    Average trans-Pacific spot rates this week eased off from their recent high of two weeks ago when carriers that belong...
  • Protest Closes India's Port Nehru
    A protest by local political parties and trade unions shutdown India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), forcing ocean carriers...
  • Pacer Names Benki to Run Asia, Europe Logistics
    Pacer International named Al Benki as senior vice president, international logistics for Asian and European operations, where he will be...
  • Cosco Pacific Profit Climbs 7.6 Percent
    Cosco Pacific on Tuesday reported a net profit of $388.8 million for 2011, an increase of 7.6 percent year over...
  • MSC Merges India-Europe-Mediterranean Services
    Mediterranean Shipping Company will upgrade and combine its existing Indian Subcontinent-Europe-Mediterranean service network operated in conjunction with Shipping Corporation of...
  • China's Growth Tied to Technology, Consultant Says
    China will continue to expand its economy, but its growth will be based upon technology and innovation rather than low-cost...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel
    The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ...
  • Boxship charter rates steady
    After a post-ocean freight rate hike mini-surge in charter rates of container ships, daily hire rates marked time in the past seven days, with charterers reverting ...
  • Bollore Logistics drives the group's profits
    While both global trade and Africa-economic and socio-political related issues affected the performance of Paris-based Bollore Logistics last year, this division ...
  • Horizon to slash debt with restructure plan for transpac ship charter
    Horizon Lines has taken further steps to reduce its debt with a plan to restructure its vessel charter committments - which it refers to as "hell ...
  • Basel-Multimodal Express hailed a success
    Contargo's innovative trimodal service between Rotterdam, Antwerp and Basel is claimed to be a success. Launched a year ago, the Basel-Multimodal-Express (BME) ...
  • CIGI says Caribbean maritime infrastructure must improve
    A recent report published by the Canada-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on the Caribbean maritime sector has concluded that the region's ...
  • Spain feels the double-dip heat
    The Spanish economy has slid back into recession, according to a new report from the Bank of Spain. This is further bad news for the Iberian nation's government ...
  • Still trucking-on in the US
    The barometer of the US economy, its trucking industry, accelerated ahead in February to record a 5.5% growth compared with the same month of 2011, providing yet ...
  • IBF declares Nigeria and Benin as high risk
    The London-based International Bargaining Forum (IBF), a body that involves the International Transport Federation which has approximately 600,000 seafarers among ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Cantor confirms cuts
    Silence surrounding exit of Natasha Boyden fuels speculation about boutique investment bank's future in shipping.
  • TEU targets expansion
    Box Ships boss says billion-dollar dream would be achievable with help from capital market-backed acquisition campaign.
  • Nasty swing for CSCL
    Li Shaode predicts a year full of challenges as Hong Kong listed owner sees $1.1bn plunge in its bottom line.
  • Blackout overwhelmed master
    UK tells North Atlantic Shipping to combat crew complacency after power failure led to boxship grounding.
  • Bodouroglou's balancing act
    Cash conservation is key during dry recovery but grim forecast hasn't upset Paragon's appetite for acquisitions, CEO says.
  • Sevan wins Statoil FPSO job
    Norwegian firm to study the possible use of floater to develop huge Barents Sea find.
  • Euromar bags a boxship
    Euroseas-linked venture makes good on a promise from Aristides Pittas and builds its containership fleet.
  • INS nabs nuclear job
    UK decommissioning authority's fuel carrier in pioneering plutonium run to US from Sweden.
  • All aboard the tanker train
    Dahlman Rose reckons it's time for investors to build up their interests in tanker owners as a unique summer awaits.
  • Swiber to down Kreuz stake
    Singapore-listed offshore owner to raise funds by selling shares in subsea unit.
  • No ransom for Albedo?
    Pakistani negotiator says pirates have agreed to free Malaysian boxship in return for expenses incurred in its hijacking.
  • FSL confirms Petrobras pact
    Philip Clausius-led firm owns up to three-year charter which will see one of its ships leave the spot market.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Cross-border cloud computing
  • More than dock-side bluster
  • When bad things happen to good cargo
  • Open to question?
  • Backyard brawling
  • Idle times
  • Liner carriers attempt revenue grab
  • LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon
  • The fork in the road - Part 1
  • Sold on sustainability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2012
  • Indian refiner ready to bring coker on line
    Fuel oil output is set to decline.
  • Maersk introduces 'super slow steaming' on Europe/Asia route
    Will add vessels to make up for extra transit time.
  • Pacific Rubiales Energy signs natural gas agreement
    Floating Liquefaction Regasification and Storage Unit to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast.
  • Prices mainly down in Europe
    Rotterdam market 'void' of demand.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah and Suez
    Demand normal in Suez.
  • Fuel costs rising faster than predicted
    US Navy faces $939 million shortfall in 2012 budget.
  • Port authorities distance themselves from ECA worries
    Low Sulphur: 'There's not a whole lot we have to do with it,' says port authority spokesman.
  • Asian bunkering hubs see IFO prices soften
    Below average demand in Singapore.
  • Cockett releases details on Dubai office
    New office will be managed by Chris Fletcher.
  • German engineering firm files patent for LNG bunkering system
    Bunker fuel loading system able to load LNG, MFO, MDO and MGO bunker fuels onto vessels.
  • South Korea bunker output to fall in April
    South Korea expected to produce between 660,000 and 690,000 mt of bunker fuel in April, according to a Bunkerworld survey.
  • Container manufacturer expects slow steaming to continue
    Ship operators will continue super slow steaming due to high bunker costs, says Singamas.
  • Titan seeks expertise for refinancing plan
    Continues talks with 'a number of potential investors' for fresh capital injection in the company.
  • Take-up of ISO 8217:2010 spec fuel still 'slow'
    'Refiners and traders need to do their part in ensuring quality assurance and compliance at source,' says DNVPS executive.

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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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