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BRIEFS
November 27, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • EU sees making rate hikes public as tacit anti-competitive collusion
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe rates slip from November 1 GRIs, Asia-US fares better
  • China's 10-month total logistics value rises 9.6pc to US$28.8 trillion
  • HK Mariner's Club join Maersk to provide typhoon relief to Philippines
  • Drop in US intermodal rates continues as index falls 2.2pc
  • Ten dead and 16 missing after two coastal vessels sink off Shandong
  • Beijing-Zhangjiakou intercity rail starts construction next month
  • Yantai Penglai port 10-month cargo volume up 16pc to 10.09 million tonnes
  • Hebei ports cargo volume up 16.8pc to 729 million tonnes in first 10 months
  • NOL denies involvement in European Commission's liner antitrust probe
  • Poland's DCT Gdansk container terminal joins million TEU club
  • Kuehne + Nagel receives major Green Supply Chain Award
  • Ust-Luga Express offers weekly container rail to MANP inland terminal
  • Korean and Russian registers of shipping team up on shipbuilding
  • BMW opts for DB Schenker Rail CO2-free transport buying renewable power
  • Shenzhen airport's 10-month cargo up 7pc as courier volume soars
  • Asian airlines to submit flight plans to China entering disputed airspace
  • Finnair Cargo flies in supplies to Philippines, sets up field hospitals
  • Yangon airport increases inspection level to crack rising illegal trade
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts Boeing 777F on Frankfurt-JFK/Atlanta/Chicago run

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • CTL 2013 mega expo & conference opens tomorrow
  • NATO warship apprehends suspected pirates
  • Nautical Institute launches From Paper Charts to ECDIS
  • Danish delegation, led by Minister for Trade & Economic Affairs, visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri
  • India Natie Portal to support business development strategies between India & Belgium
  • Sagar port, expansion projects seen benefiting KoPT
  • Vasan flags off coal transport project at Haldia, inaugurates IWAI terminal at KDS
  • INR inches up further on persistent dollar selling
  • PEC & MMTC float tenders for exporting 1.25 lakh t of wheat
  • ADB to set up infra fund for Asia-Pacific region

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LDz Cargo plans to renew fleet
  • Change at the head of Guadeloupe Port Caraibes
  • Steder Group/Delta Maritime open office in Constanta
  • Kuwait Airways has internal troubles, but back in Iraq
  • CIS and UIC set to cooperate
  • CMA CGM records lower Q3 profits but good year-on-year...
  • Technical director returns to the TX Logistik fold
  • Dachser sets up JV in Indonesia
  • Charter broker positions freighters in the Philippines
  • Daimler Trucks Asia investing EUR 300 million
  • Evergreen Line aims to boost Libyan trade
  • Ceva signs three-year contract with Scania in Iberia
  • Australians receive C-17 compartment trainer
  • Be prepared for winter weather with FTA
  • Drewry: big carriers gain market share
  • Beckchoice mourns its general manager

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • BSEE cites operators for SEMS deficiencies
  • Hydrex performs underwater PBCF installations
  • MARAD releases Panama Canal expansion study
  • River closure follows towboat sinking

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Maintenance dredging underway at Port of Olympia locations
  • ISS says Port Qingdao back to normal operations
  • New duty-free stores open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • MarAd publishes new study eyeing expanded Panama Canal
  • Yang Ming joining Wan Hai in Northeast Asia/Vietnam run

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Star Bulk posts improved third quarter results
    Capralos heralds 'rapid transformation' amid ongoing cost reductions
  • CSAV reports third-quarter net loss
    Carrier reveals plans to raise an extra $170m next year
  • D'Amico lands $18m time charter contract for product tanker newbuild
    Italian owner says deal shows how product tanker market is improving
  • Cyprus shipping back from banking crisis
    But Turkey ban hinders growth, says local owner
  • American Club announces 10% hike in premiums
    Latest increase matches last year's change
  • Shipping lines facing antitrust proceedings revealed
    All 14 firms are top 20 carriers
  • Golden Ocean tones down expansion plans
    UPDATE: John Fredriksen dry bulk company bounces back into the black
  • UK ports suffer a 'competitive disadvantage', say MPs
    Overseas governments shoulder the burden of infrastructure costs, claims report
  • Blystad quits board of Songa Offshore
    Resignation follows completion of drill rig owner's refinancing plan
  • Crowley orders LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings
    US shipowner becomes the third Jones Act carrier to go for gas
  • ACM is open to offers
    Leading shipbroker will not ignore merger and acquisition opportunities
  • G6 Alliance keeps its options open on expanding to new trades
    APL's Hall does not rule out wider coverage but declines to confirm talks between lines
  • Chinese bank linked to giant boxships ordered in South Korea for CMA CGM
    BoComm Leasing said to be behind $422m SHI deal for five post-panamax vessels
  • Titan Petrochemicals financial restructuring hangs in the balance
    Oil logistics firm struggles to complete $50m bond sales
  • ACM chief warns overbuilding is returning
    Recovery could be stymied before it starts, says shipping group chairman Plumbe
  • UASC takes space on intra-Asia feeder services
    Agreements reached with China Shipping Container Lines and OOCL
  • More than 300 KG funds declared insolvent
    Investors' losses top $5bn after a year of accelerating collapses
  • Service providers reap the benefits of an expanded Panama Canal
    Washington study examines the impact of enlargement on the container industry
  • STX Pan Ocean starts rehabilitation with a management reshuffle
    Court will approve new leadership after Chun and three directors step down
  • South Korea state lenders back Teekay order at Samsung Heavy Industries
    Kexim, KEB and K-Sure agree loans and guarantees for building FPSO

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Star Bulk exceeds expectations
    STAR Bulk Carriers has restored normalcy to its bottom-line, reporting a 3Q13 net loss of $168,000 versus the impairment-induced net loss of $308.68M from a year ago
  • MarAd sees gaps from Panama widening
    COSTS imposed on US ports must be better understood to gauge investment decisions hinging on the expanded Panama Canal, MarAd said
  • Northern losses hit share sale
    Northern Shipyard of St. Petersburg has plummeted in value following three successive quarters of lossmaking this year
  • Two held in Sweden grounding
    The RUSSIAN master and first mate of general cargo vessel Fri Wave were breathalysed and arrested by Swedish police after the vessel ran aground off Torsö, according to the Swedish Coast Guard
  • Vallianz wins $150M in deals
    SINGAPORE'S Vallianz Holdings said today it has clinched $150M worth of chartering contracts with a leading Middle East group
  • Saverex completes Exmar share sale
    SAVEREX NV has reduced its stake in listed Belgian gas carrier operator Exmar from 54.33% to 46.09%
  • Greeks hold 196 in migrant smuggling cases
    GREEK officials are today holding 196 people in connection with attempts to smuggle migrants during the past week
  • MPM's 3Q profits rise 18.3%
    SINGAPORE'S offshore support vessel owner Marco Polo Marine said today its 3Q13 profits rose 18.3% year on year to S$25.2M ($20.3M)
  • Songa finishes placement
    SONGA Offshore said it has completed a private placement of shares and convertible bonds
  • Perdana buys three offshore vessels for $50M
    MALAYSIA's Perdana Petroleum Berhad said it has acquired two AHTSs and one work vessel for an aggregate $50M
  • Three-year VLCC rate high triggers orders
    OWNERS are starting to order VLCCs, with spot freight rates hitting three-year highs, Pareto shipping analysts have noted
  • Bumi Armada tipped to win Madura FPSO project
    MALAYSIAN FPSO operator Bumi Armada is expected to win Husky Energy's Madura FPSO project in Indonesia, sector analysts have said
  • GO upbeat on turning to profits
    GOLDEN Ocean, the drybulk shipping group in John Frederiksen's business empire, said the sector's outlook remains positive, as it reported turning to profits in 3Q13

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Teamsters Set Date to Review YRC Proposal
    Teamsters leaders will meet next week to review a contract proposal from YRC Worldwide and decide whether to submit it to the membership for a vote. The trucking giant today announced the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had chosen Dec. 6 as the date for "Two Man Committee" meetings with local union...
  • Flagship Logistics Group Calls for Veterans
    Flagship Logistics Group is looking for a few good people to staff its new customer contact center in Indianapolis: veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces. The Williamstown, N.J.-based logistics subsidiary of Flagship Food Group built the center with one goal in mind: to hire as many veterans, including those...
  • ILA Asks FMC to Block P3 Network
    The International Longshoremen's Association asked the Federal Maritime Commission to block implementation of the P3 vessel-sharing agreement on grounds it would present "an unprecedented risk of anticompetitive practices." ILA President Harold Daggett said in a letter to the commission that the proposed global alliance of Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA...
  • Dachser Opens Joint Venture in Indonesia
    Dachser has established a joint venture in Indonesia as part of its global expansion strategy. The Germany-based logistics provider, No. 40 on JOC's list of the Top 50 Global Transportation and Logistics Companies, said PT Dachser Indonesia opened for business on Nov. 18. The co-owner of the joint venture is shipping professional...
  • Ocean Carrier Reliability Improves Slightly, SeaIntel Says
    Container ships reached their destination ports around the world on time 81.2 percent of the time in September, a small increase of 0.4 percentage point from August, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report from SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. "This is a very positive development as schedule reliability has declined for...
  • Sinotrans Shipping Chairman Resigns
    SHANGAI, China - In the latest shake-up of senior management at a Chinese shipping company, Zhao Huxiang, chairman of Hong Kong-based Sinotrans Shipping, has resigned, the company announced. It attributed his departure to other work allocations from the parent company, Sinotrans Group. Zhao will retain the role of chairman of Sinotrans ...
  • US Ports Dangle New Incentives to Lure Services
    The plan by Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. to form the world's largest vessel-sharing alliance, which would control about 25 percent of the container volume in the trans-Pacific, presents great opportunity for U.S. ports, but also significant competitive risks. In an attempt to influence the world's three largest...
  • Giving Freight a Voice
    My column this month comes to you from Boston, well actually from Newton, Mass, where just a few months ago this community and the country itself was shocked by a domestic terrorism attack at the conclusion of the Boston Marathon. I wasn't in Boston for anything related to that horror,...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Star to make it 10
    Star Bulk Carriers is poised to add 10th third-party bulker as it continues to grow its managed fleet.
  • Navigator seals IPO
    All eyes on Navigator Gas as shares gain traction in the wake of Wall Street debut.
  • Earnings impress
    The containership industry does not appear to be disappointed by the performance of CMA-CGM in the third quarter.
  • Zim delays earnings
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) appears to have postponed the release of its third-quarter earnings report.
  • Battle of the bulge
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) of the US appears to be closing in on the final leg of a campaign to list shares on the New York Stock Exchange by way of an initial public offering (IPO).
  • CSAV sinks to loss
    Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) turned in a third-quarter loss Tuesday and warned that volatility in the containership segment will likely continue in the foreseeable future.
  • VL goose cooked?
    Owners flocking to ink VLCC newbuildings threaten to scramble the market even before the recovery has taken hold, ACM Shipping says.
  • Star Bulk turning around
    Star Bulk Carriers has logged an improved set of third quarter results, reversing the red ink reported for the same period a year ago.
  • Yang Ming sells again
    Taiwanese line Yang Ming could earn up to TWD 986m ($33.29m) from selling off containers.
  • Finnlines' flooding failure
    A UK accident report has criticised a Finnlines crew following the flooding of a pump room after a ro-pax collision at Holyhead.
  • Don't fight the cycle
    Credit Suisse has initiated coverage of Costamare with a neutral rating amid suggestions a recovery in the boxship market is still over a year away.
  • KLC coughs up
    Bulker owner Golden Ocean is to bank $1.1m as rehabilitated Korea Line Corp (KLC) moves to settle its debt to the Norwegian company.
  • Indonesia spurs Marco
    Marco Polo Marine's entry into the Indonesian offshore market helped push the company to an improved showing in 2013.
  • Crewman crushed
    A seafarer has died after being trapped on top of a lift on a DFDS ro-pax off Sweden.
  • Remoy triggers offer
    Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy has pledged to launch an offer for the 21.37% of the company he doesn't own after increasing his holding this week.
  • Vallianz to double up
    Singapore-based offshore services contractor Vallianz aims to double its fleet within the next three years.
  • Billung aims for exposure
    Norway's Golden Ocean Group has revealed a more "aggressive" focus on the spot market as its third quarter result turned positive.
  • Three more for Golden
    Golden Ocean Group of Norway has boosted its supramax orderbook with three more ships in China.
  • Golden Ocean ditches kamsarmaxes
    Norway's Golden Ocean Group has axed the last two of its kamsarmax newbuildings in China, but faces more arbitration over the cancellation.
  • Samsung nets five
    Samsung Heavy Industries has bagged a huge shipbuilding order from a mystery Asian owner.
  • Norwegian giants clash
    A new report from DNB Markets has suggested the crude tanker market may be brighter than previously expected.
  • ACM back in black
    London broker ACM Shipping Group has returned to profit in the first half of 2013 following a big impairment hit last year.
  • Precious scores four
    Thailand's Precious Shipping has swooped for four bulk carriers at favoured Chinese shipyards.
  • LSC further behind
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss in the year to date, but is hoping for better in the fourth quarter.
  • BW Group refinances
    BW Group has arranged a new term loan facility worth $866m which it has used to pay down existing debt.
  • Lorenzo loses more
    Philippines feedership owner Lorenzo Shipping has posted a big increase in its net loss as revenue fell in the third quarter.
  • Titan unveils new plan
    Troubled Hong Kong shipyard and fuel group Titan Petrochemicals has revealed details of a revised restructuring plan that offers creditors up to 40 cents in the dollar.
  • No escape for banks
    Losses from shipping portfolios are likely to remain high next year according to Fitch Ratings.
  • UASC eyes Asia growth
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is introducing two new feeder services to expand its coverage of Asia.
  • Steel at 5-month high
    Global steel production reached a five month high in October figures from the industry's trade association show.
  • IPO window open
    Navios is already one of the most recognizable names in the shipping industry and Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly interested in one of its lesser-known affiliates, Navios South American Logistics (Navios Logistics).

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Transportation construction to rise 5% in 2014
    The construction market for domestic transportation infrastructure will grow to $135.8 billion next year, up 5 percent from $129 billion in 2013, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
  • Crowley to build LNG-fueled ships for Puerto Rico trade
    The 26,500-DWT ships, which are being built by VT Halter Marine, will have a cargo capacity of approximately 2,400 TEU, with additional space for nearly 400 vehicles. They are due for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017.
  • Europe to promote alternative-fuel infrastructure
  • JF Hillebrand buys Satellite Logistics
  • WTO backs EU's seal trade ban
    The World Trade Organization released a final report this week backing the European Union's ban on trade in products of commercial seal hunts. In 2010, Canada and Norway initiated a WTO challenge against the European Union's ban.
  • UASC increases intra-Asia service
  • Deep Dredge begins at PortMiami
  • Washington Notebook: Railroads propose tank car changes for flammable materials
  • CSAV reports loss in third quarter
    The company said transported volume reached 493,512 TEU in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the second quarter of 2013 and of 0.8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
  • Biofuels could help 'smooth out' oil price spikes
    US Navy's commitment to biofuel is not driven by environmental concerns, rather by costs and energy security.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    In South Africa, intermediate fuel oil (IFO) prices were soft.
  • Tight avails in Rotterdam
    North European ports see prices firm.
  • Curoil extends supply operations
    Now supplying in port in Aruba.
  • New bunker manager for Rudder
    Bunker trader says new addition to focus on Asian growth.
  • Russian fuel oil exports fall in October
    Overall fuel oil output, however, remained steady.
  • Russian oil major sees profit slip
    But revenue up at OAO Lukoil.
  • Operations resume at Qingdao terminal
    VLCC unloading fuel oil caargo four days after deadly pipeline explosion.
  • Court orders payment to bunker supplier
    Outstanding bunker bill amounts to $14 million.
  • Bunker prices firming in Asia
    Supplies of bunker fuels were tight at Asian ports.
  • LNG-fuelled box vessels 'will cut bunker costs'
    Operators will be able to 'make savings of around $10 per TEU.'
  • Asean shipowners support IMO emissions monitoring scheme
    But have concerns regarding use of fuel consumption and emissions data.
  • Tight avails to persist at Busan
    Earliest bunker deliveries from early December onwards.
  • P&I Club issues bunker rule change reminder
    New Californian sulphur limit to start from 2014.

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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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