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BRIEFS
December 3, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Oz rate US$400/TEU for dry, reefer from January 7
  • Valles Steamship's Koo takes chair at Hong Kong Shipowners Association
  • Transnet halts Ngqura terminal bids without explanation, vows update later
  • Zhejiang port box volume up year on year, but down month to month
  • Xinjiang Korgas checkpoint opens 'green way' for westbound fruit and veg
  • Chengdu and Guangxi Qinzhou port cooperate on railway construction
  • Russia's Transcontainer profit up 5.4pc to US$174.9 million as sales rise
  • Maersk, MCC Transport fete 20 years of co-operation in Cambodia
  • Port operations at Merek, Indonesia, subject to monsoon berthing rules
  • Jodhpur's Max Shipping InterMax acquires Yangtze heavy lift barges
  • Lufthansa Cargo names second 777F 'Jambo Kenya' to accent Africa
  • Royal Australian Air Force receives Boeing Cargo Compartment Trainer
  • Air cargo executives weigh ups and downs of economic conditions ahead

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • APM Terminals' Brasil Terminal Portuário officially opens in Santos
  • Capt. Avinash Batra elected President of Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India
  • CaroTrans adds direct New York to St. Petersburg LCL service
  • ITIC warning for ship managers on unsuitable cargoes
  • OOCL vessels meet Clean Shipping Index verification standards
  • Wan Hai Lines introduces Northeast Asia to Vietnam direct service
  • YML, UASC & CSCL merge TP services for winter season
  • Canadian delegation visits Mumbai Port
  • Dabhol LNG terminal gets first cargo in months
  • India to speed up Iranian port project on easing of sanctions
  • JNPT launches CSR projects
  • ...to discuss oil payment mechanism with Iran
  • Agricultural shipments surge, boost overall exports
  • GDP may grow at 5.4 pc in Q2, says Assocham
  • INR rises to near two-week high on heavy dollar selling
  • Permanent licences of 150 tea exporters cancelled for no shipment

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CN plans to invest in rail and wheel flaw detection...
  • TNT Express to axe 400 jobs in Germany
  • Kenya starts construction of new rail line
  • Ethiopian goes to Singapore
  • Geodis Wilson bolsters up industrial projects in Asia
  • Embraer crash in Namibia reawakens safety issue questions
  • Norbert Dentressangle invests in new trailers in UK
  • Switzerland banning alcohol for professional drivers
  • Bolloré wins contract to operate ro-ro terminal in Dakar
  • Ratioform reorganises management
  • Aeroflot posts strong 9 month results
  • JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics
  • Port of Antwerp intensifies collaboration in India

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Wanted to go to West Seattle, stole ferry
  • Damen to build 80 m RO-RO ferry for Canada
  • Castrol to launch next generation cylinder oil
  • Knud E. Hansen gets Ro-Pax contract
  • First order for LNG Hybrid Barge
  • Terntank ships first with Wärtsilä dual fuel two stroke
  • Canada arrests "shipbuilding spy"

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle police officers arrest Victoria Clipper thief
  • FMC schedules summit to cover global regulations
  • Crowley presents scholarships to two Webb Institute students
  • Marcon acts as broker in sale of ISLAND FOX tug
  • NATO counter-piracy vessel rescues crew of stranded dhow

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Prokopiou, Tourkolias and Pappas triumph at Greek Shipping Awards
    Lloyd's List winners include Costamare, StealthGas and Small Cyclades Lines
  • Indian subcontinent breakers pause to draw breath
    Demolition sales slow after a spate of high-priced deals
  • DHT orders two VLCC newbuildings
    Orders placed as market prospects strengthen
  • SinoSure vice-president faces corruption probe
    Beijing crackdown on 'serious, undisciplined, illegal behaviour' continues
  • What's next for China's shipping policy?
    Lloyd's List Special Report: Beijing's new leadership may aid and restructure state-owned shipping
  • Chinese yards make gains in the offshore competitive mix
    The country's builders face stiff competition from Singapore and South Korea
  • Getting the oil to China
    How will shipowners benefit if demand grows more than threefold over the next six years?
  • Two China Shipping units see change of command
    Further shuffling of executives in wake of Li Shaode's departure
  • Israel Corp aims to reduce Zim stake to less than 50%
    All stakeholders asked to contribute to the shipping company's debt for equity plan
  • Manufacturers jostle for position in the LNG-fuelled engine market
    Wärtsilä announces first orders for its two-stroke engines for commercial vessels
  • Maersk will benefit more than its partners from P3, says Macquarie
    Increased average vessel size will shave $1bn off Danish carrier's Asia-Europe costs
  • Zim posts $44m loss as talks with creditors drag on
    Delayed results indicate restructuring still some way off
  • Suezmax sale highlights rising crude tanker values
    Values lifted as freight market improves
  • Rolling on the deep
    Despite a weak year, the future for deepsea ro-ro operators has never looked better
  • Russia presses antitrust charges against box lines
    Formal proceedings start after raids earlier this year on major carriers' offices
  • NSC and CCNI book 9,000 teu boxship at Hanjin Heavy Industries
    Tramp owner and Chile-based carrier exercise an option to boost joint deal
  • Awilco LNG takes a chance on the spot market
    Exclusive interview: Oslo gas carrier pursues a different strategy to its rivals
  • Wisdom Marine to sell handysize newbuildings
    Expanding Taiwan owner plans disposals to cash in on firmer prices
  • Cosco appoints new chief financial officer
    Appointment of Tang Runjiang comes after Feng Jinhua resigned

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • US allows IRISL-tied tanker to be sold
    Sanctions on an Iranian-owned tanker have been lifted so that the vessel can be sold, the US Treasury Department has announced
  • DHT confirms VLCC orders
    DHT Holdings has returned to the newbuild market following its successful private placement, with two VLCC orders and an option for a third
  • Wisdom to sell bulkers
    Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Lines today announced that it intends to sell two bulk carriers for $50M (NT$150M) minimum price
  • Beijing mulls making shipping development a national strategy
    Developing the shipping industry may become a national strategy in 2014, stated an official from Beijing's Ministry of Transport last week
  • CITIC Pacific exports first Australian ore shipment
    Chinese steelmaker CITIC Pacific shipped its first 40,000 tonnes of magnetite iron ore out of the Pilbara on Monday, despite attempts by Australian mining magnate and MP Clive Palmer to shut down operations at the port
  • Zhuhai plans port investment
    Shenzhen-listed Zhuhai Port, a South China port operator, plans to invest 50M yuan ($8M) to set up a shipping unit on China's coastal and river routes
  • GRIs are key to container shipping price fixing investigation
    A decisive factor in the outcome of the European Commission's investigation on possible price fixing in shipping would be whether or not evidence will emerge that container lines have had mutual talks over the levels of general rate increases
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding completes internal restructuring
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced some changes to its subsidiaries today, following an internal re-organisation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • MTC Logistics to Expand Reefer Hub at Port of Baltimore
    Seagirt Marine Terminal at the Port of Baltimore.Hoffberger Holdings has plans to expand its distribution center at the Port of Baltimore. The facility is operated by Hoffberger's refrigerated warehousing subsidiary MTC Logistics under its transportation division, MLogistics. It is located at the Chesapeake Commerce Center, adjacent to the Seagirt Marine Terminal. F....
  • FMC's P3 Summit With China, EU Set for Dec. 17
    The Federal Maritime Commission will host European Union and Chinese regulatory officials later this month for a summit on the proposed P3 Network alliance involving the world's three largest container lines. Related P3 Network Coverage P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe FMC Keeps 'Open Mind' on P3 P3 Network Takes Shape [Infographic] The...
  • EU Antitrust Probe Challenges Carriers' GRI Announcements
    Container lines currently use a variety of methods to announce general rate increases to the market, but those tactics could become more regulated in the future following the launch of the European Union's antitrust investigation into container lines operating in the Asia-Europe trade. Last week, the European Commission, the EU's executive...
  • State Investment in Infrastructure Seen as Key to ASEAN Growth
    State investment in infrastructure will be critical if Southeast Asia is to realize its full economic potential, according to leading analysts. ASEAN's share of the global economy has risen in recent years, but its average of just 5 percent annual economic growth in the last decade is still "below potential" given...
  • Metro North Train Derailment Delays Freight Shipments
    The derailment of a Metro North commuter train on Dec. 1 in the Bronx, N.Y., could delay freight shipments on the Hudson Line, east of the Hudson River, according to CSX. The suburban New York train derailed yesterday morning about 100 yards north of Metro North's Spuyten Duyvil station, as it was...
  • Zim Swung to Black in Third Quarter
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services returned to the black in the third quarter of 2013, as it closed on a debt restructuring deal with its creditors. The $17 million operating profit was a $46 million improvement on the $29 million loss in the third quarter of 2012, achieved "in spite of difficult...
  • CMA CGM Names Martens as Terminal Link VP
    CMA CGM has named Laurent Martens as vice president of its port terminals management subsidiary Terminal Link, effective today. Martens will report to Farid T. Salem, the French container line's executive officer and Terminal Link president. Martens joined the Direction Départementale de l'Equipement (departmental infrastructure authority) as strategic studies manager and later...
  • IJS Global CEO Sjoerd van Loon wins the inaugural Martin Schröder Award
    Sjoerd van Loon, CEO of logistics company IJS Global has been announced as the first ever winner of the Martin Schröder Award. He received the trophy from the founder of Martinair - after who the trophy is named - at the Dutch National Air Cargo Awards held in Amsterdam on...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints Competence Head for Industrial Projects division in Asia
    Freight Management specialist, Geodis Wilson has announced the appointment of Igor Muñiz as Competence Head for Industrial Projects (IP) in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This strategically important role will significantly enhance Geodis Wilson's IP team in the region, where market growth is marked, and strengthen the Company's offering of...
  • CEVA in Romania wins awards for Best Logistics and Operational Excellence and Win-Win Collaboration
    Bucharest, Romania, 27 November, 2013 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company has been awarded the Win-Win Collaboration and Best Logistics and Operational Excellence awards by ARILOG, a logistics industry body. ARILOG's awards are the most prestigious and largest awards for supply chain industry in Romania. They were...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Gulf Island loses director
    A director with the board of Gulf Island Fabrication has parted ways with the company due to a disagreement over his compensation.
  • FreeSeas in reverse split
    FreeSeas has launched its second reverse stock split this year.
  • Tasneef classes aframax
    A fledgling classification society appears to be making progress in its campaign to penetrate the commercial shipping market.
  • CSCL crowns chairman
    China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) has appointed a new chairman of its board of directors following the departure of long-time incumbent Li Shaode.
  • Vale issues 2014 budget
    Vale caught the attention of the dry-bulk market Monday after releasing its capital expenditure projections for 2014.
  • Iranian tanker cuffed in China
    A suezmax tanker linked to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (Irisl) is facing potential judicial sale after it was arrested in China.
  • Rokke rejuvenating AMSC
    American Shipping Company has revealed plans for a financial overhaul with the aid of Norwegian tycoon Kjell Inge Rokke.
  • Zim debt-swap close
    CEO Rafi Danieli confirms Israel Corp holding will be cut as it nears restructuring deal.
  • Vosco takes aim
    Vietnamese tanker owner Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) is planning a share sale after returning to profit in the third quarter.
  • Great Harvest plots purchase
    Great Harvest Maeta is dipping into the market for new tonnage again after sealing a loan.
  • Tsakos bulker tied up
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading has secured a period deal for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say.
  • SinOceanic suffers again
    Oslo boxship company SinOceanic Shipping has revealed a bigger loss for one of its vessel-owning units.
  • KDM targets expansion
    Ukrainian bulker owner KDM Shipping expects to expand its fleet in the next few months.
  • DHT pens VLCC double
    DHT Holdings has confirmed speculation it is ordering VLCCs after signing a contract for two newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Vroon fixes financing
    Vroon has sealed a new finance deal for Chinese newbuildings with China Export-Import Bank (China Exim Bank).
  • d'Amico in duplicate deal
    d'Amico International Shipping has signed a second period contract for a newbuilding in a week.
  • BWO extends Nigeria deal
    BW Offshore has stretched a charter contract for an FPSO unit in Nigeria.
  • New ro-pax for CS
    Shanghai owner CS Marine is ordering a new Danish-designed ro-pax at Bohai Shipyard in China.
  • IRISL back in court?
    Iranian owner IRISL could be about to take fresh legal action against the European Union (EU) after it reimposed sanctions on the company.
  • Season to be jolly
    Products tanker rates could double by the close of 2013, according to US bank Stifel.
  • Gdansk ready to file?
    The historic Gdansk shipyard in Poland could file for bankruptcy next month after talks with the government failed to come up with a solution to its problems.
  • Wisdom sells two
    Wisdom Marine is cashing in on the recent rise in vessel prices by selling a pair of bulk carrier newbuildings.
  • Sticky start for Hallaig
    The world's first sea-going hybrid ferry broke down on its first day of service in Scotland.
  • Ferry thief in a spin
    A Seattle man who stole a ferry was apprehended because the vessel was going round in circles.
  • Tidewater takes Sanko AHTS
    Sanko has sold its newest anchor handler to US heavyweight Tidewater, brokers say.
  • Simpler for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) group is streamlining its structure through share transfers, mainly to subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding (JNYS).
  • Atlantic plots bond raid
    Atlantic Offshore is lining up a swoop on the Norwegian bond market.
  • "Genuine recovery"
    ICAP has predicted a genuine recovery in VLCC rates in 2014 but this will not necessarily mean a return to profitability for owners.
  • Ramsey calls it quits
    Ramsey Steamship Company is to be wound up after selling its last two general cargoships.
  • Canada arrests "ship spy"
    A Lloyd's Register (LR) employee has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of passing classified information about shipbuilding to China.
  • Russia pursues box lines
    Russian anti-trust investigators say they have "initiated a case" against international container lines following dawn raids in February.
  • Incat wins Japan order
    Incat Tasmania has won a newbuilding contract from Japanese ferry operator Sado Kisen for an 85 metre high-speed ferry.
  • Greek cruiseship hit by fire
    A veteran former Cunard cruiseship has been severely damaged by fire while alongside in the Greek port of Halkis.
  • Zim back in black
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services has reported an operating profit of $17m for the third quarter of 2013.
  • Indo sees robbery surge
    Six ships were attacked by robbers in Indonesian waters in as many days, latest industry intelligence shows.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Amazon invests in drone delivery
    According to Amazon's website, officials expect to have the shipping option in place by 2015, pending rules and regulations regarding the use of commercial drones being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration.
  • ILA opposes P3 Network
    In a letter to the FMC, ILA President Harold Daggett wrote, "Such a drastic consolidation of capacity naturally leads to questions as to the long-term impact of such an agreement upon the industry as a whole."
  • Zim says 'no deterioration' in performance
    During the third quarter, Zim, the Israel-based container shipping company, had a net loss of $44 million, down from a $97 million loss in the second quarter of this year. A year earlier, the company banked a $16 million profit.
  • UP commences cross-border intermodal service
  • MTC Logistics expands in Baltimore
  • European, Asian shipper groups increase cooperation
    The European Shippers' Council and the Asian Shippers' Meeting said they have "agreed to take their cooperation to the next level," according to a statement after a meeting last week in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
  • Shipper groups express concerns about P3
  • C.R. England adds trailer device to improve aerodynamics
  • Cargolux adds African routing
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2013
  • Dual fuel operations will impact lubricant requirements
    Wartsila confirms switching from HFO to LNG will mean using different cylinder oils.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Prices firming in Suez.
  • LS avails tight in Rotterdam
    Market sources 'unsure when the situation will improve.'
  • Market has moved 'decisively in favour' of high BN lubes
    Castrol says new lube ensures 'safe, fuel efficient engine operation in the slow steaming era.'
  • Shipowners warn against regional CO2 regulations
    'We are a global industry requiring global rules. Otherwise we have chaos.'
  • IFO prices weaken across Asia
    Meanwhile, MGO prices were mostly strengthening.
  • First orders for low pressure, 2-stroke, dual-fuel engine
    Order represents 'a historic landmark in the process towards general acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel.'
  • Bunker barge stopped from entering Indian port
    Vessel allegedly carrying stolen bunkers.
  • Latest dividend from WFS
    Cash dividend same as last quarterly offering.
  • Bunker trading volumes down in Singapore
    'There is no market for trading big volumes', trader says.
  • BIMCO ready to bang drum for revised bunker contract
    New version of standard bunker contract to get 'strong global marketing effort'.

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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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