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December 9, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing probes logistics costs: 18pc of China's GDP - 9pc of OECD's
  • Manila's ICTSI gets go-ahead to run Nigeria's Lekki container terminal
  • Rena report highlights New Zealand's shortcomings in coping with oil spills
  • France, Japan allow shipboard armed guards on soft target oil tankers
  • Official calls for more cooperation between mainland and Taiwan ports
  • Suzhou port's volume expected to hit 600 million tonnes by 2020
  • Hubei to set up railway logistics facility, linking express delivery
  • Soaring south-south trade brings forwarders onerous risks: insurer
  • FPS launches its first-ever weekly Rotterdam-Fiji direct LCL service
  • Brazil opens US$233 million tender to dredge Santos navigation channels
  • Hefei to launch new rail freight route to Germany via Kazakhstan
  • Shanghai Pudong air cargo up 11pc in November to 129 million tonnes
  • World air cargo resumes fragile recovery, posting 4pc October uptick
  • Hamad International Airport in Qatar to create 700 new customs positions

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Eight continuous days of increase for Baltic Exchange's sea freight index
  • Indian seamen eligible for MEMA
  • Moore Stephens welcomes neutral budget for UK shipping
  • NYK holds seventh environmental management conference
  • Pan Lloyd appoints Macoline Shipping as its agent in Kolkata
  • Wärtsilä introduces 2-stroke, dual-fuel LNG engine for ships
  • Chinese market access may boost meat exports
  • India-Bangla cross-border trade hampered by political unrest in Bangladesh
  • APM Terminals wins Asia port operator of the year award
  • CoPT to mechanise timber handling
  • New guidelines to give tariff-setting flexibility to ports, BOT operators: Vasan
  • Pipavav Port expansion plan gets environment clearance
  • Rail evacuation eases operations at Nhava Sheva during recent stir
  • RIL-BP JV front-runner for stake in Mundra LNG terminal
  • Forex reserves skyrocket by $ 5.04 bn to $ 291.30 bn
  • Govt cuts base import price of RBD palm oil
  • Govt to award highway projects through EPC model
  • Growth in GDP led by export sectors, say analysts
  • India to become largest importer of coal by 2035: EIA
  • INR shoots up by 103 paise to end at 61.41 against dollar
  • JAXPORT gets heavy lift push
  • Manica Logistics excels in project movement in Namibia
  • Nurminen Logistics transports material handling machines from Finland to Russia
  • Royal Cargo hauls 150-tonne equipment from largest cargo airplane to land in the Philippines

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fuorimuro restores Miramas-Castel Guelfo connection
  • "Employee day one" for new American Airlines
  • APC Postal Logistics opens new facility in California
  • IAG Cargo celebrates 80 years of serving Singapore
  • India's eastern dedicated freight corridor project goes...
  • ICTSI takes heavylift equipment to Tacloban
  • ZF-Ecomid CV transmission celebrates anniversary
  • DB Schenker unveiled as logistics provider for Glasgow 2014...
  • Biman returns to Myanmar
  • BRS delivers Renault trucks to Hermes
  • Portugal: favourable debut for privatised Post CTT
  • ECSA elects new president
  • Hamburg Süd names "Cap San Augustin" in Hong Kong
  • Kyrgyzstan Airlines starts DWC operation
  • No interest in Murmansk Shipping Company
  • New account manager appointed at Newage

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • AWO comments on shale gas waste water
  • Best ever year for cruise ship Azipod orders
  • Cat upgrades MaK M 25 C
  • American Club adds to management team
  • FMC vote delays P3 vessel sharing plan
  • ZF Marine to strengthen China presence

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Vessel calling Columbia River fined for botched hazmat reporting
  • BTS releases new online transport database
  • Trucking group stands behind transportation system legislation
  • Port of Vancouver, USA refinances general obligation bonds
  • Diana Shipping hit with pollution violation sentence

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Shippers welcome FMC scrutiny of P3
    Global Shippers' Forum says extra evaluation time 'absolutely necessary'
  • Capesize rates rise again
    Brokers are optimistic as Australian miners rush to book year-end cargoes
  • Why the antitrust case against boxlines is misguided
    Brussels' skewed logic aims to destroy carriers' proven tariff-setting systems
  • Suezmax earnings climb above $30,000 per day
    Robust earnings should remain in December
  • Swedish Club finally announces its general increase
    Decision for 7.5% rise reflects balanced approach, says Rhodin
  • Scorpio Bulkers taps IPO market for $175m equity raise
    Funds will support newbuildings and general corporate purposes
  • Why ballast-cleaning systems do not hold water
    IMO type-approval fails to demonstrate that technology meets its own standards
  • How G6 allies plan to square up to their P3 rivals
    Documents filed with the FMC reveal expanded 180-vessel partnership on US trade lanes
  • Astomos Energy adds two VLGCs to its fleet
    Japanese trader to raise liquefied petroleum gas trading volumes to 12m tonnes in 2015
  • Singamas Container warns of 'significant' profits plunge for 2013
    Company expects market downturn to continue in second-quarter 2014
  • Nigeria needs effective surveillance to fight piracy
    Replacing faulty radar systems could cost up to $30m, says former UK navy chief
  • Bigger Panama Canal will bring unexpected boost to LNG shipping
    Utilisation levels and fuel costs will benefit as US export projects get the go-ahead
  • Asia-Europe box volumes surge continues
    But freight rates on the trade lane drop further
  • Golar LNG Partners buys FSRU for $310m
    Fredriksen continues strategy splitting charter contracts from newbuildings
  • FMC asks P3 for more information
    Request creates delay by bringing in a fresh 45-day review period
  • Diana fined in US discharge case
    Two crewmen convicted in Thetis case have yet to be sentenced
  • CSC Phoenix shares could be suspended indefinitely
    Troubled Chinese state carrier warns of problems at end-December

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Scorpio Bulkers continues fleet expansion and capital increases
    Scorpio Bulkers, the rapidly expanding Monaco-based bulk shipping company whose shares are traded on the over the counter (OTC) market in Oslo, has unveiled its latest round of fleet expansion and capital increase
  • Riber Shipping, Kleven extend seismic vessel option
    CG Rieber Shipping, the Norwegian seismic vessel operator, has agreed with Kleven Maritime, the shipbuilder, to extend an option for a second 22 streamer 3-D seismic vessel with ice class 1A to the end of January 2014
  • China vessel exports still down
    CHINA's vessel exports fell 29% year-on-year to $24Bn in the first 10 months of 2013, on par with the losses posted in the first nine months
  • Oldendorff sounds alarm over fuel quality
    One of the world's biggest dry cargo operators has warned against a dramatic deterioration in marine fuels quality worldwide
  • US delays P3 start
    More information on the effects the P3 Network Alliance is needed before it can be allowed to go forward in the US, regulators have decided
  • ITF pays tribute to Mandela
    The International Transport Workers' Federation paid tribute to the 'global legacy' of Nelson Mandela on his passing today
  • Diana fined $1.1M
    Diana Shipping has been fined $1.1M for illegally dumping wastewater in the US
  • NYK, Iino book VLGCs for Astomos
    NYK Line confirmed today that its subsidiary Kyoei Tanker has ordered an 83,000m³ very large gas carrier
  • STX Pan Ocean downscales Fibria deal
    STX Pan Ocean said today the contract value with Fibria Celulose for the transportation of wood pulp was reduced to $207M from $246M
  • Taiwan's 2014 GDP growth seen at 3.9%
    Taiwan's economic growth expected at 3.9% in 2014

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Expand Gulf Caribbean Service
    Gulf Caribbean Service's new port rotation.Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its fixed day, weekly Gulf Caribbean Service to include eastbound and westbound calls in Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The revised GCS port rotation will be as follows: Houston; Altamira and Veracruz, Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Puerto Cortés, Honduras;...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Shoots Up to 96.4 in November
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image The Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose to 96.4 in November from 95.7 the previous month, as trucking firms added 8,400 jobs. The 0.7 percentage point gain was the strongest increase this year for the index, which was flat in October and had been...
  • China's Loss in US Footwear Trade Leaves Room for Developing Nations
    China's grip on U.S. footwear imports continued to weaken in the third quarter, extending a decline that began in 2009, as other developing nations increased their market share further. Sourcing shares of U.S. containerized footwear imports in the third quarter of 2013. Full-size image While mainland China, excluding Hong Kong, continued to be...
  • Transportation Firms Add 31,000 Jobs as GDP Gains Ground
    Transportation and warehousing employment spiked in November, as the U.S. economy added 203,000 jobs, dropping the national unemployment rate to 7 percent. The jobs report accompanied news that the U.S. economy grew faster in the third quarter than expected, with real gross domestic product rising 3.6 percent. The Commerce Department boosted its...
  • ILA and USMX: Then and Now
    George Cohen of FMCS, Harold Daggett of ILA, Jim Capo and Dave Adam of USMXThink back to a year ago. In December 2012, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance were locked in tense contract negotiations that had East and Gulf Coast ports on the brink of a...
  • Insufficient Logistics Capacity Hindering Philippines Relief Effort
    Almost a month after Typhoon Haiyan devastated large swathes of the Philippines the relief effort is still struggling to meet the needs of the millions affected. Logistics capacity is proving a key chokepoint despite many of the world's leading transport companies offering support. Haiyan saw winds peak at more than 300...
  • Asia's Storm Front
    As the last cobwebs of jet lag release their hold, here's a recap from my weeklong trip to Asia in November. It was a trip that almost didn't happen. Intended to be a two-week mission involving a two-state delegation from Oregon and Washington, various factors conspired to reduce it to a...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Cargill takes BALT cape
    US operator Baltic Trading appears to have secured employment for one of the newest additions to its fleet of capesize bulkers.
  • MFS grows Diana slice
    Financial firm MFS Investment Management has lifted its stake in Diana Shipping above the 10% mark.
  • Emissions crackdown continues
    A bulker controlled by Nissen Kaiun of Japan has emerged as the latest target of a US Coast Guard (USCG) crackdown on ships that fail to comply with increasingly stringent emissions standards.
  • Carrier wraps up roadshow
    French containership operator CMA CGM has confirmed reports that it intends to issue a high-yield bond under a broader effort to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Suezmax spike
    Suezmax spot rates have spiked to a two-year high following a wave of activity that began just before Thanksgiving.
  • Condor heads to breakers
    A derelict general cargoship has finally left the port of Bruges in Belgium after three years.
  • Ro-ro owner cleans up
    Dutch owner Transfennica is retro-fitting five more vessels with exhaust scrubbers after a successful trial.
  • SALT heads stateside
    Scorpio Bulkers is looking to secure $138.9m in fresh capital from its New York initial public offering.
  • Countess fire finally out
    A blaze that tore through the Greek cruiseship Ocean Countess has been extinguished.
  • Asian giants probed
    Asia's largest containerlines are part of a European Union probe into suspected price fixing, reports say.
  • Golar focuses on FLNG
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG could use cash from a sale of units in spin-off Golar Partners to develop its floating production business.
  • Snoozing into trouble
    A cargoship ran aground off Scotland after its watch officer fell asleep alone on the bridge, a UK report has found.
  • ABG debt deal close
    India's ABG Shipyard is close to sealing a reorganisation of debt worth INR 111.5bn ($1.78bn).
  • Samudera downsizes
    Indonesia's Samudera Shipping Line has offloaded a small chemical tanker and an oil barge.
  • Ro-pax hits bridge
    A Hurtigruten ferry has been dented after hitting a bridge in Tromso, Norway.
  • STX PO deal pulped
    STX Pan Ocean has called a premature halt to a contract of affreightment (COA) after cancelling newbuildings ordered to service the deal.
  • Europe battens hatches
    North-west European ports took decisive precautionary measures overnight on Thursday as a huge storm hit the region.
  • CSSC sells $800m
    Chinese state shipbuilding giant CSSC has successfully raised $800m in a notes sale.
  • VLs the order of the day
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • FMC puts the brakes on P3
    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has pushed back its decision on whether to approve the big new P3 boxship alliance.
  • Riona refloated
    A Ronja Marin cargoship has been pulled free after grounding off Finland on Thursday.
  • Farewell to all this?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Japanese order VLGCs
    Two Japanese shipowners have ordered VLGC newbuildings at domestic shipyards on the back of long-term charters.
  • Hedland exports soar
    Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland rose 38% in November in another sign of solid demand from the Asian giant.
  • Atlantic seals bond raid
    Atlantic Offshore has succeeded in raising NOK 400m ($65m) in new finance from Norwegian bond investors.
  • Ezra up on deal talk
    Ezra Holdings, the offshore oilfield service company, has confirmed that is engaged in talks about its subsea division.
  • Cosco vessel freed
    Singaporean authorities have released a Cosco Shipping (Coscol)-owned ship arrested earlier this week over a chartering dispute.
  • US Navy extends charter
    Maersk Line Ltd has had a charter from the US military for an ice-classed products tanker extended for another year.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • ATA opposes D.C. act outlawing diesel-only trucks
    The ATA said a measure in Washington, D.C., that would bar diesel-only vehicles in the city past 2017 "would have significant harmful effects on the district's economy and on the quality of life of district residents."
  • Chemistry council pushes PHMSA on hazmat rulemaking
  • Virginia's push for offshore wind
  • Freight shipments, expenditures weak in November
  • YRC to sell 3 million shares to pay down debt
    The company, which is in talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to renew its current contract with employees in order to reduce costs, is facing a $69.4 million debt payment in February.
  • PostNL sells half its stake in TNT Express
    PostNL has sold half its stake in TNT Express, unloading around 15 percent of its 29.8-percent stake in the company for 507 million euro ($690.23 million) to reduce its debt.
  • UNCTAD: Liner connectivity has increased for most countries
  • FMC asks for more information from P3; delays effective date
    The Federal Maritime Commission voted Thursday to approve a request for additional information from the parties to the proposed P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement - Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM.
  • Roadway improvements authorized at Port Newark
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey this week authorized $105 million for the design, construction and realignment of roadways in the Port Newark-Elizabeth complex in New Jersey.
  • ABB expands global trade relationship with Amber Road
  • Executive moves
  • Ex-Im Bank's $640.7 million loan supports refinery exports to Turkey

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices lack direction in the Americas
    Avails remained tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • More questions over planned P3 alliance
    Latest move from US regulators means new delays.
  • Prices falling in Middle East hub
    Sufficient avails in Fujairah.
  • Russia risks seeing bunker sales 'halved'
    Players warn against calls to give Russian oil majors priority.
  • Prices ended week on soft note
    Congestion reported in Gibraltar
  • Asian IFO prices generally steady
    Tight avails reported across the region.
  • Shipping group places new order for scrubbers
    'This repeat order confirms scrubbers are an attractive and proven solution for the reduction of SOx.'
  • Sinotrans using mass flow meter for bunkering
    Move is a first for the shipping firm.
  • Ferries may use small-scale LNG-fuelling station
    Unit would be first such station in Denmark.
  • Ferries out front in using LNG as marine fuel
    New report confirms role of ECAs in fostering take up of LNG.
  • MY Bunkers builds Maltese market
    Company offering MGO by truck.
  • New hire in Cyprus
    MY Bunkers makes sales and development appointment.
  • Bunker dispute triggered arrest
    Coscol ship was arrested in row over bunkers and charter hire.

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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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