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February 5, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • US east coast strike threat still looms on New York-New Jersey docks
  • APMT buys cranes to equip Algeciras terminal for Triple-E class vessels
  • Box price indices increasingly used in flexible long-term contracts talks
  • Billionaire Wilbur Ross says shipping undervalued, peaks PE interest too
  • Guizhou to build Hunan-Sichuan interprovincial expressways this year
  • Jiangsu's province-wide box throughput to hit 20.5 million TEU by 2015
  • USAD takes credit for lifting trade barriers against US exports in 2012
  • DB Schenker opens warehouse in Serbia to be close to Fiat plant
  • Tianjin automotive imports set record, exceed 410,000 vehicles in 2012
  • TOC Asia speakers talk of IT shortfalls, south-south trade opportunities
  • UPS quarterly profit US$1.22 billion, sales rise 2.3pc to $14.57 billion
  • Global increase in air cargo brightens 2013 demand outlook, says IATA
  • Cargo pricing tool ready for launch after Virgin Atlantic Cargo success

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • All major trade lanes see rate declines in last week of Jan.
  • GAC supports 'Pinkathon'
  • Greater Pacific Shipping launched
  • improves connectivity in Eastern Med
  • Mika Vehviläinen appointed President & CEO of Cargotec
  • raises profit forecast for current fiscal
  • Star Freight awarded Certificate of Outstanding Performance by Cathay Pacific Cargo
  • upgrades intra-Asia JABCO services
  • Expanded Panama Canal to be ready mid-2015
  • GMB dedicates basic life support facilities to Alang ship recycling yard
  • HAROPA s manifold advantages highlighted at Mumbai road show
  • Joseph Chacko commended for efficient administration of Seafarers Centre, Kandla
  • Railways worried about resource generation
  • Dr Varesh Sinha appointed Gujarat Chief Secretary

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Kombiverkehr shifts 927, 200 truck consignments to railway
    The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr noted a 4.7% decrease in the number of transported containers, swap bodies and trailers in 2012. The decline in international tr...
  • Globe Express Services (Overseas Group) appoints new CFO/ CIO
    The logistics provider Globe Express Services has appointed Steve Hankins as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief information officer. Hankins, who will...
  • Evergreen to improve connectivity in Eastern Med
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line launched a new ten-day service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta (GTM) at the end of January. The GTM loop is operated by the 600 teu v...
  • Successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel
    Following the agreement to apply the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability to freight trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel, tests were recently carried out...
  • Bertschi continues to bank on international expansion
    Bertschi AG, a global chemical logistics service provider based in Dürrenäsch (Switzerland), was impacted by the 2012 recession in the Euro zone, and was forced to accept a decline...
  • France says no need to carry alcohol test kits in trucks
    Truck drivers in France are not obliged to carry a rapid alcohol test kit in their cab for the time being. According to media reports, the obligation to have such a kit on board wi...
  • Chapman Freeborn moves to new Copenhagen location
    The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn reported that its Scandinavia team has moved to new premises in Copenhagen. The company is targeting future growth following a successful...
  • Aeroflot postpones flights with new Boeing 777-300ER
    The Russian airline Aeroflot took delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER on 30 January 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities. However, according to a statement issued by...
  • airBaltic cargo breaks monthly record
    The Latvian airline airBaltic achieved a new monthly cargo record by carrying 1,006,692 kg in December 2012, 14% more compared to the same month a year ago. As increasingly more cu...
  • Association of European Ports Community Systems with new figureheads
    Epsca, the European Ports Community Systems Association has appointed Alan Long, managing director of Felixstowe (UK)-based Maritime Cargo Processing (MCP), as its chairman. Piet t...
  • ITX Cargo cooperates with Yekas Logistics in Turkey
    The Milan (Italy)-based forwarder ITX Cargo has become the official partner of Yekas Logistics, headquartered in Istanbul (Turkey). The latter is one of Turkey's biggest freight fo...
  • Gefco Ukraine becomes John Deere's logistics partner
    John Deere, a land care and agricultural machinery producer, has mandated Gefco Ukraine to carry out express deliveries of building components from Germany to Ukraine. Gefco's cont...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Buckley McAllister named President of McAllister Towing
  • Rem adds another OSCV to orders at Kleven Verft
  • Dr. Arthur Sulzer sworn in to Seaway Advisory Board
  • Tentative agreement in port dispute
  • P&I Club warns on Brazil seafarer ID problems
  • Drew Marine completes Alexander/Ryan acquisition
  • New Suez toll hikes will make Cape an attractive alternative
  • PPG's Sigmacare Plus marks 1,000 vessel milestone

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Federal mediator announces deal in Maritime Alliance/Longshore labor talks
  • Northwest Division Corps Commander climbs to rank of Brigadier General
  • Port of Vancouver, USA offers free public port tours
  • International Chamber of Shipping eyes Suez Canal rate increase plans
  • Craig Neeser re-elected chair of Vancouver Fraser port board

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Stern thrusters banned after flood in Emma Maersk's engineroom
    Reefer boxes get priority as cargo is discharged from damaged ship
  • Eurofin to take on repossessed tonnage
    Foreclosures take ship finance advisor in new direction
  • Ocean Rig shifts its headquarters to Athens
    Jobs cut in Stavanger as driller expands in Greece, Brazil and Angola
  • Ports to use controversial EVDI to discount their harbour dues
    Rightship boss hits back at claims that environmental index is inaccurate
  • Scandlines targets challenge of SOx compliance
    Batteries even out load on engines to improve fuel-efficiency
  • Positively prepared
    Poulsgaard Jensen positions Scandlines for sale
  • UK exit from Europe would threaten shipping, Deeble warns
    Isolation presents a huge risk, says Chamber of Shipping president
  • LNG supply crunch looms
    Delayed Angolan exports and Algerian supplies throw supply growth into question
  • ICS slams 5% Suez toll hike
    Increase could drive owners to reroute round the Cape, warns Hinchliffe
  • Local talks present the 'next big hurdle' for US east coast ports
    After national breakthrough, Daggett pledges to work towards regional deals
  • Are scrap buyers over-optimistic about price?
    Brokers report a rush to send boxships to breakers
  • Tanker feared hijacked off Ivory Coast
    Fate of 17 seafarers unknown after French-owned vessel is reported missing
  • Tanker owners sell older VLCCs as spot market collapses
    MOL and Sammy Ofer Group offload ships
  • JES sets up credit facility with Minsheng
    Company owned by local government provides credit guarantee
  • Kepco awards 18-year charter contracts to South Korean owners
    Two consortia expected to book nine capesize bulkers at compatriot yards
  • Just say yes
    The US should heed its advice to other nations when it comes to energy restrictions
  • Stena consolidates palm oil presence
    Bulk owner forms second joint venture with Golden-Agri Resources

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Dahlman Rose sold to Cowen
    NASDAQ-listed Cowen Group has agreed to purchase Dahlman Rose, a boutique investment bank that has a significant presence in shipping capital markets
  • Bergen seeks buyer for stake in Rosenberg
    The Bergen Group says it is in the process of reviewing major structural changes in its offshore division
  • CMES buys up VLCCs
    SHANGHAI-listed CMES has announced its second VLCC order, awarding three 318,000dwt VLCCs to compatriot SWS with options for another two
  • Maersk targets harmful reefer containers
    Maersk Container Industry, which is part of the AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group, has called for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation designed to force potentially harmful reefer containers out of the region
  • US port labour deal reached
    LABOUR and management have announced a provisional master contract for US East and Gulf Coast container ports, sharply reducing the threat of a crippling strike
  • Frontline 2012 books two more VLGCs
    FRONTLINE 2012 has booked another two very large gas carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard, taking its total VLGC orders to six, said brokers
  • JES secures $15M loan
    SINGAPORE-listed JES International has secured $15M loan from China Minsheng Banking
  • Youngest bulker, Taskent, scrapped
    A 10-YEAR-OLD Panamax bulk carrier has been sold for demolition, the youngest ever believed to be scapped
  • Chinese secondhand sales up 18.5%
    CHINESE secondhand vessel transactions increased 18.5% to RMB1.86Bn ($298.56M) in January from a month earlier
  • GAR, Stena Bulk collaborate
    STENA BULK and Golden Agri-Resouces (GAR), have set up a joint venture that will take over four product tanker newbuildings that Stena Bulk ordered last year and may order additional tonnage itself
  • HPH Trust retains 'buy'
    UOB Kay Hian said today it has maintained "buy" rating for Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings despite the port operator's below-projection profits for last year
  • ICTSI wins Honduras terminal
    ICTSI of the Philippines said today it has won the bid to operate the specialised container and general cargo terminal of Puerto Cortes in Honduras
  • Jaya gets 'outperform' grade
    CIMB Securities initiated Jaya Holdings with an "outperform" rating today, amid higher utilisation and day rates at the yard
  • Oversupply fears grip demolitions
    CASH buyers have cautioned of further downward price pressures as more ships are offered for demolition amid fast-filling yards in South Asia and the impending Chinese New Year holiday
  • Shell to slow Australian LNG projects
    SHELL will slow down investments in Australian LNG liquefaction projects due to rising costs, dealing a blow to bullish expectations of LNG shipping

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Divers check Emma Maersk stern thruster after engine room flood
    Divers have spotted the place where water flooded into the engine room of Emma Maersk, leaving one of the world's largest containerships adrift in the entrance ...
  • NAFTA gains
  • Duisburg box growth slows
    Duisburg, the largest inland port in Europe, increased its container traffic by 4% to 2.6 million teu in 2012 versus the previous year however it represented a ...
  • MSC buys stake in Long Beach terminal
  • Canal 'unaffected' by Egyptian riots
    With the Egyptian army installed at Port Said terminal buildings to ring-fence the crucial Suez Canal waterway against a backcloth of continued social unrest in ...
  • USEC: 'tentative agreement' reached
    Retailers and manufacturers using US container ports from Boston to Houston can breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced at the weekend that a 'tentative ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Eirik Raude in the money
    Ocean Rig appears to have started the month on a high note after landing an offshore drilling contract and a $1.35bn loan.
  • Billion-dollar baby
    George Economou's Ocean Rig is closing in on a $1.35bn loan it needs to partially finance three drillships on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Genmar ties up two
    General Maritime Corp (Genmar) appears to have secured employment for a pair of tankers trading in the spot market.
  • Heidmar adds three
    A leading German shipowner has enrolled three of its newbuildings in Heidmar's aframax and long-range two (LR2) tanker pool.
  • Varun Shipping turns red
    Costs outstrip revenues at Indian tanker, LPG carrier and offshore vessel owner.
  • Jes gets cash relief
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings has gained access to much needed cash after inking an agreement with a local government-backed bank.
  • DR in Cowen's crosshairs
    One of the most recognizable names in investment banking has emerged as the target of a takeover led by a firm that is looking to break into the natural resources arena.
  • RCL feels pain in Spain
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has suffered a massive one-off impairment charge related to its Spanish wing.
  • Precious hurt by costs
    Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has posted a big drop in 2012 profit despite revenue rising.
  • Rem back at Kleven
    Rem Offshore has returned to Kleven Verft for another subsea construction vessel.
  • ITC's Progress halted
    BP is cancelling a charter for a John Fredriksen-owned VLCC.
  • Kepco awards cape deals
    Four Korean owners have grabbed their share of domestic power group Kepco's tender for nine capesize newbuildings.
  • Atlantic inks ERRV deals
    Atlantic Offshore has added to its backlog of emergency response and rescue contracts in the North Sea.
  • Stolberg charged with fraud
    The first charges against former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg have been filed by German prosecutors.
  • Canada gives up
    The derelict former Russian cruiseship Lyubov Orlova will be allowed to drift indefinitely in the Atlantic after a second towing attempt failed.
  • A2Sea sale "likely"
    The offshore wind-farm fleet of Denmark's A2Sea may be up for grabs.
  • Triyards wins thumbs up
    OCBC Investment Research has kicked off coverage of Ezra Holdings spin-off Triyards with a buy rating.
  • IHI to pocket more
    IHI Corp has raised its full-year earnings forecast after booking a one-off gain thanks to its shipyard merger.
  • Japan okays armed guards
    Japan is to allow armed overseas security guards on its vessels for the first time.
  • ICTSI inks port deal
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines has clinched a deal to develop and operate a container and cargo terminal in Honduras.
  • BWO in fresh Papa blow
    BW Offshore has suffered a further setback with a delayed floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that has already cost the company millions.
  • Tanker taken off Africa?
    France's SEA-tankers has confirmed one of its vessels is missing off the coast of West Africa.
  • Giant order, small ships
    Further details have emerged of Indonesia's potentially huge order of new ships in China.
  • Solvtrans fixes finance
    Norwegian owner Solvtrans has fixed up financing for its new wellboat.
  • Bergen eyes sale
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group is in talks to sell part or all of its offshore division Rosenberg.
  • MOL to cull 70 ships
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) wants to cull 70 ships from its fleet in a little over a year as it looks to return to profit.
  • MOL clear out continues
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reportedly sold a VLCC in what is the latest asset to be put on the sale block as it looks to cut costs.
  • CMES signs for VLCCs
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed firm contracts for up to five VLCCs, the company has confirmed.
  • Maersk in Suez scare
    A Maersk Line containership suffered a power failure whilst transiting the Suez Canal, the Danish shipowner has confirmed.
  • Stena teams with GAR
    Stena Bulk has teamed up with the world's second largest palm oil producer to form a second tanker joint venture.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • MSC announces NA export GRI for March 15
  • ICAO should lead push for air cargo security
  • Thorn named NFTC's WTO working group chairman
  • Suez Canal increasing tolls May 1
    Increases amount to 5 percent on tankers and 2 percent for containerships and car carriers, and 3 percent for other types of ships. Tolls vary based on type of vessel transiting, how large it is, and whether it's laden.
  • Emma Maersk disabled, engine room flooded
    Maersk spokesman Michael Storgaard said divers examined the ship on Sunday while discharging containers at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and found the flooding was caused by damage to one of the stern thrusters.
  • ICTSI wins Honduras terminal bid
    The 30-year deal will see ICTSI build and operate a 1.8-million-TEU container terminal in the Central American country, with 1,100 meters of berth for container operations and 400 meters for general cargo.
  • MSC, Zim to start intra-Europe service
  • West Sacramento port looks for operator
  • N.C. ports names Miles acting executive director
  • Maersk slows FM3 again
  • Japan considers armed guards to fight piracy
    Under the bill, drafted by the nation's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry, armed guards on board Japanese-flagged vessels would be permitted to fire warning shots to deter pirates.
  • DSV starts express service
  • ILA strike averted; bargaining now focused on local issues
    George H. Cohen, director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, said "local negotiations are ongoing and will continue without interruption to any port operation."
  • Delta sees small January cargo improvement
  • GAC starts construction on Houston hub
  • 5 U.S. cargo terminals to use Jade system
  • Beer distributor chooses CNG for fleet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
  • Stranded US Navy vessel 'dismantling plan' presented
    Vessel is deteriorating with dismantling the only supportable option.
  • Bunker fuel 'noon reports' a thing of the past
    Research shows owners and operators are increasingly turning to electronic operational solutions.
  • Sweden takes case for methanol to the IMO
    Alternative fuel for ECA-compliance needs to be covered by same regulations as LNG.
  • Prices open week firm in Fujairah
    Mixed outlook elsewhere across region.
  • Bunker prices head upwards in Rotterdam
    Hamburg, Gibraltar, Piraeus also record price rises.
  • Cruise operator posts loss for Q4
    Fuel costs up by 19% for the full year.
  • Former shipping group CEO faces fraud charges
    Stolberg 'misrepresented cost of financing newbuilds'.
  • US port strike threat fades
    Dockers and port bosses reach 'tentative' agreement.
  • China's bunker sales climbing year-on-year
    New figures suggest China's bunker market grew by 5% in 2012.
  • Fujairah bunker company parts ways with employee
    Staff member was employed in operations department.
  • Data suggests improved compliance with global sulphur limit
    DNVPS data show stabilising trend in latter part of 2102 after a rocky start to the year.
  • Input sought on ignition and combustion problems
    'Feedback from operators is vital' says CIMAC fuels working group.
  • Asia bunker prices strengthening
    Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt product increased to average $650.00 pmt.
  • Report notes MGO siphoning incidents
    But piracy down in Asia.
  • Mississippi River reopens following clean up
    Barge collision cause of spill.
  • Maersk Line to focus on China
    Chief executive says it is a 'key opportunity'.
  • Chinese firm places orders for new VLCCs
    The newbuildings will be able to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%.
  • Algeciras bunker sales hit new high
    Growth in passenger and vehicle traffic behind annual figures.

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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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