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BRIEFS
May 2, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Antwerp quarterly volume up 1pc to 2.1 million TEU, tonnage rises 2pc
  • HAFFA welcomes second term of chairman, launches training school
  • Norbert Dentressangle quarterly sales up 13.6pc to US$1.4 billion
  • Dachser revenue up 13.2pc mostly from two Spanish acquisitions
  • Inner Mongolia to spend US$4.8 billion on rail construction in 2014
  • Shandong quarterly container volume up 6.1pc to 2.96 million TEU
  • 63,000 US bridges 'structurally compromised', federal data reveals
  • Monkeys on the move: DHL ships rare golden-bellied mangabeys
  • Florida's Amerijet to set up Columbus cargo hub to twin with Reno
  • FedEx enhances online shipping tool to make it easier to use
  • Tibet's quarterly border petty trade up 12.7pc to US$255.8 million

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics' Shantha Martin honoured with 'CEO of the Year' recognition by International Women's Leadership Forum
  • AN ASSORTMENT OF FORTHRIGHT VIEWS, OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONS
  • Arctic shipping passage not seen happening any time soon
  • Hanjin Group Chairman named CEO of Hanjin Shipping
  • Lowest first quarter piracy figures since 2007 but no room for complacency, reports IMB
  • Need for nodal transport body seen
  • Rahul Shrivastava wins the I-Pad Mini Lucky Draw prize for pre-registered trade visitors
  • EU's mango import ban seen hitting proposed FTA with India
  • NTPC to import 7 mt of coal for power plants
  • Exim Bank to push project exports
  • IRB Infra bags INR 3,200 cr. road project in Maharashtra
  • Japanese agency may expand funding cover to boost infra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New container blocktrain between Tbilisi and Poti
  • Hoyer participates in European project
  • "Soft opening" of Doha's new airport
  • Acquisition in Copenhagen
  • Executive changes at MOL
  • Financial support for Tanzania's rail infrastructure
  • Carriers reduce or cancel Kiev services
  • TNT Swiss Post's top manager hands over reins
  • Caro Trans with new direct NY-Marseille call
  • SDV creates Myanmar subsidiary
  • Weniger Transit
  • IRU looking for "best" EU hauliers
  • Wie Pepsi und Coca Cola
  • Yakutia adds Simferopol to network
  • DP World reports 10.5% growth in Q1

Marine Logweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Moran orders ATBs at Bay Shipbuilding
  • May 01, 2014 Saltchuk drops plan to move Foss shipyard to Everett
  • May 01, 2014 Navy puts search for LCS alternative on fast track
  • Kirby adding three more ATB newbuilds
  • Aircraft carrier gets a new "control tower"
  • Bollinger Lockport passes three million hour safety mark
  • Williams-Mystic students awarded Crowley scholarship

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Saltchuk backing out of deal for Kimberly-Clark land in Everett
  • Port Newark Container Terminal adds Super Post Panamax cranes
  • Seattle artist's sculptures on display at Portland Airport lower roadway
  • TSA member carriers adding $400 peak season surcharge
  • Federal Maritime Commissioner presents Earth Day Award to Fain

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Aframax fleet growth will be negative this year
    Scrapping and slippage spell a positive development for flexible tanker segment
  • Greenpeace protests as Sovcomflot's Mikhail Ulyanov lands an Arctic first
    Emotions high as tanker docks at Rotterdam carrying the region's debut offshore cargo
  • Rickmers retains its capital market push, says new chief executive
    Van Meenen pledges to build on Widdows' legacy
  • Europe's only LNG export plant is out of action for six weeks
    Hammerfest loads around six vessels per month but closes for maintenance to June
  • Fall in Egyptian LNG cargoes hits BG Group's profits
    The future of the country's liquefied natural gas is at risk, warns a leading global player
  • Moody's upgrades shipping's outlook to stable for first time since 2011
    Decision reflects improved earnings, lower bunker bills and reduced capacity
  • Conference contrasts
    There were varying moods at the two recent Global Liner Shipping events
  • London Gateway and Southampton win as G6 reveals UK transatlantic calls
    London Gateway gets its first east-west service while Southampton takes AX1
  • P3 Network to affect Middle East to Asia services
    Asia-Europe services that call in the Middle East on the eastbound leg will fall into the P3 Network
  • Language problems contributed to CMA CGM ship collision
    Radio calls in Mandarin left Filipino officer-of-the-watch unaware of Chinese officers' agreement

Sea-webweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Eagle Bulk scores more time
    Lenders have agreed to give Eagle Bulk another two-week extension as debt-restructuring talks drag on.1119458.timg
  • Safe sells preferred shares
    Polys Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers has returned to the perpetual preferred equity market to raise more growth funding.1437227.timg
  • StealthGas prices new offering
    Funds raised by StealthGas via its latest stock offering could be used to build larger-sized LPG carriers.954260.timg
  • Trans-Pacific lines see early peak
    Strong demand in the Asia-US container market could point to an early autumn peak season, the trans-Pacific carrier discussion group has predicted.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • 'Unseated' Trucks Sap Truckload Capacity
    Think driverless trucks are a futuristic fantasy? Plenty of truckload carriers would tell you they have too many driverless trucks today - all parked against the fence for lack of drivers. Truckload carriers say the rising cost of putting drivers in trucks and keeping them is a major obstacle to...
  • Lawmakers Pass Florida Chamber-Backed Fuel Infrastructure Bill
    TALLAHASSEE, FLA. -The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature today for passing a Florida Chamber-backed bill that invests in sustainable and reliable fuel infrastructure systems to help meet Florida's long-term fuel needs at our 11 major ports. Currently, Florida's 39 terminals are located in, or are juxtaposed to 11 of...
  • 'Severe' Trans-Atlantic Space Shortage Due to G6 Rollout
    A temporary space shortage on the trans-Atlantic is looming thanks to implementation of the G6 Alliance in that trade lane. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and APL both recently told customers that they anticipate a shortage of space in their trans-Atlantic services in coming weeks as the G6 Alliance network is rolled out...
  • NFI and Ocean Spray Celebrate Distribution Center Grand Opening
    CHERRY HILL, N.J., 5/1/14 - NFI, a leading supply chain company headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Distribution Center in Kutztown, PA. This 1,000,000 square foot facility expands the footprint of NFI in the Lehigh Valley and will serve as the...
  • Conrad Left Them Laughing
    Yesterday was gray, gloomy and rainy in Newark, New Jersey - just the kind of day Conrad H.C. Everhard would have picked for a luncheon in his memory. "That's because it would be too wet to play golf," cracked Tom Adamski, vice president at First Coast Logistics, who emceed the event. Conrad...
  • Costamare Boosts Charter Revenue, Earnings on Bigger Fleet
    Costamare posted higher revenue and earnings in the first quarter, as the Greek charter shipowner expanded its container fleet. The NYSE-listed group increased its revenue to $114.9 million from $91.5 million in the first quarter of 2013 and booked adjusted net income of $26.3 million, against $21.9 million last time. The company...
  • Six Companies Interested in Piraeus Stake
    Greece has received expressions of interest from six companies seeking to bid for a majority stake in the port of Piraeus, its largest container port and an emerging Mediterranean transshipment hub. Four terminal-operating companies and two private investment funds expressed their interest in acquiring a 67 percent stake in OLP, the...
  • AirBridgeCargo's Traffic Hits All-Time High
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Russia's largest all-cargo carrier, posted its strongest-ever quarter, with traffic growing 9 percent to 86,500 metric tons in the first three months of 2014. ABC, which is celebrating its 10th year in business, said growth was driven by improved markets in Russia, Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. The...
  • Nhava Sheva Terminals to Close for Two Days
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust will close all its marine terminals for nearly two days starting on the morning of May 1 because of a 36-hour electrical power shutdown planned by local authorities for maintenance and supply improvements, leading to temporary operational disruptions at India's largest container gateway. "As there would be...
  • TSA Members Plan Peak-Season Surcharge
    Encouraged by growing cargo volumes and relatively high vessel utilization rates, shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific announced their intention to implement a peak-season surcharge of $400 per 40-foot container effective June 15. The announcement today by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, which represents 15 lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia,...
  • Drewry: Asia-US Rates Drop Again
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, April 30, 2014. Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles declined once again this week. The Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles rate dropped 2.6 percent or $50 per 40-foot container in the week of April 30, falling to $1,850 per FEU. In the past...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Cecon closes in on final lap
    Cecon has secured approval to postpone the repayment of bonds that were scheduled to mature this week.
  • Order overdose?
    Shipyards in Asia and many other regions enjoyed a steady stream of orders during the better part of the first quarter but activity started to taper off by late April, a top brokerage told clients this week.
  • Bank grabs auction cash
    Commerzbank of Germany has been awarded the proceeds from the auction of a bulker in Malta.
  • Costamare JV loan close
    Costamare and partner York Capital are closing in on financing for five large newbuildings.
  • Lloyds closes on $500m sale
    Lloyds Banking Group has reportedly found buyers for its final $500m shipping loans sale.
  • Maersk seals $300m deal
    Denmark's Maersk Supply Service has won a $300m contract from Petrobras for four anchor-handlers.
  • Distress detector
    Costamare continues to find distressed deals in a market where the flow of bank related sales remains below expectations.
  • Arrest in bribe case
    An Indian shipping ministry official has been arrested in a bribe inquiry.
  • Sewol warning ignored
    An off-duty Korean captain has claimed the owner of the sunken Sewol ferry ignored his warnings about cargo over-loading.
  • SCF slams green stunt
    SCF Sovcomflot has hit out at Greenpeace for endangering both the environment and lives during a protest against a tanker in Rotterdam today.
  • TMM chops loss
    Mexico's Grupo TMM has reduced its deficit in the first quarter as revenue improved.
  • Frangou builds holding
    Angeliki Frangou has completed half of a planned share buyback at her flagship company Navios Maritime Holdings.
  • Chinese whispers
    An accident report has revealed a conversation in Mandarin between watch officers was lost in translation, causing a serious smash off China involving a CMA CGM boxship and a Sincere Navigation capesize.
  • Greenpeace hits SCF ship
    Greenpeace activists have left their mark on an SCF Group (Sovcomflot) tanker in the latest round of protests against Arctic oil shipments.
  • Imabari's dry double
    Japan's Imabari has clinched an order from Yang Ming for two new 60,000-dwt bulkers.
  • Fisher starts strongly
    UK shipping group James Fisher said on Thursday it had started the year well, as analyst Investec slapped a buy rating on the company.
  • Bugbee ponders buy-back
    Scorpio Bulkers is ready to borrow a trick from its sibling Scorpio Tankers and launch a share buy-back programme.
  • Saga kickstarts IPO
    UK insurer and cruiseship owner intends to sell £550m of shares on London exchange.
  • Subsea builds backlog
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a $160m three-year contract extension from BP in the US Gulf.
  • Crimea's Russian bonus?
    Crimean shipyards could be in line for a windfall from their new Russian masters.
  • Sellers unrealistic
    DHT Holdings says its expansion plans have been thwarted by a "failure to find common ground" on secondhand ship values.
  • StealthGas raises $47m
    StealthGas has raised around $47m in gross proceeds from the sale of common stock, the company has confirmed.
  • GSL courts new clients
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) appears to have accelerated the pace of a campaign to secure work for a pair of containerships that have been on charter to CMA CGM since its inception.
  • Widdows stands down
    Ron Widdows is standing down as chief executive of Rickmers Group as the company reports a near 11% drop in full-year revenues.
  • CMA CGM teams with GAL
    CMA CGM is teaming up with Gulf Africa Line (GAL) on the latter's US Gulf to South Africa liner service.
  • CGG gets bond away
    CGG has successfully raised a further $500m from the international capital markets with an eight year bond issue.
  • Eagle extends again
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another stay of execution after being given two more weeks to restructure a major credit facility.
  • Cards on the table
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) of the UK is actively evaluating opportunities to expand its fleet of containerships, management told investors Wednesday.
  • ISC sees red
    Diversified US operator International Shipholding Corp turned in a first-quarter loss Wednesday but the deficit didn't derail plans to declare a dividend.
  • Kirby inks ATB trio
    Kirby Corp turned heads Wednesday after unveiling plans to construct three more articulated tug barges (ATBs).
  • Safe pulls the trigger
    Safe Bulkers is poised to rake in $50m from its latest Wall Street fundraiser, the Greek bulker operator told investors Wednesday.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • UPS expands electronic-vehicle pilot project
  • Rickmers CEO to leave in May
    Rickmers Linie Chief Executive Officer Ronald Widdows, who has also served as Rickmers Group CEO since April 1, 2012, will step down from his post on May 1, Rickmers announced Wednesday.
  • TSA plans for peak season
    Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will soon experience a general rate increase and peak season surcharge, following a surge in eastbound bookings that is expected to continue.
  • SDV expands to Myanmar
  • 3 new cranes part of major expansion at Port Newark
    Port Newark Container Terminal said it will add three super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes this year that will be able to accommodate larger vessels and increase the terminal's capacity.
  • Yang Ming upgrades intra-Asia services
  • Martin Bencher acquires tti Logistics
  • Shippers push for Congressional rail reforms
    Congressional action is needed in order to provide shippers with competitive rail service, according to a letter sent to Congress by more than 25 shippers and shipper groups.
  • CBP to hire 2,000 additional officers
  • Moody's revises shipping industry outlook
    The rating agency Moody's said it has revised its outlook for the global shipping industry to stable from negative, reflecting its expectation that the shipping industry's aggregate (EBITDA) will rise by mid-single digits in percentage terms year-over-year in 2014.
  • Crude oil train derails in Va. as U.S., Canada try to improve tank car safety
  • Ex-Im Bank selects Sub-Saharan Africa advisory members

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 1, 2014
  • Weak demand in Fujairah
    Public holiday in South Africa.
  • Prices mixed across most bunkering hubs
    MGO prices in Gibraltar, Piraeus down by double digits.
  • EU must take lead in enforcing ECAs, says government official
    'We are quite aware of the problems with enforcing the sulphur regulations,' says senior Danish offical.
  • Gas earmarked for bigger role in Japan
    LNG as marine fuel forms part of the picture in dynamic energy market.
  • Cuts in bunker spending boost shipping's prospect
    Credit rating agency upgrades shipping from 'negative to stable'.
  • Military ship emissions exemption provokes controversy in Hong Kong
    Re-zoning of dockside area could increase pollution and threaten public health.
  • Bunker prices weaken in Tokyo Bay
    While Singapore, Hong Kong, Busan closed for a holiday.
  • WFS posts quarterly gains
    Higher bunker prices cushioned fall in bunker volume sold during Q1.
  • Japanese shipping giant returns to black
    Results helped by weaker yen and falling bunker prices.
  • Iran sees growth in annual bunker sales volume
    Managing Director of state-owned NIOPDC expecting sales to strengthen.
  • Swedish firm steps toward 'new era of marine propulsion'
    To launch a 'supercharged' electric passenger ferry this August.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
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
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