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June 3, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama Canal charter postpanamax vessel for training on new locks
  • Russia's Summa Group signs accord with Jilin on Zarubino Port logistics
  • Wuhu port's four-month box volume increases 20.1pc to 113,700 TEU
  • London Thamesport wins RMR Shipping's call on West Africa ro-ro service
  • Maersk Container Industry, University of California issue reefer guide
  • Famous Pacific Shipping Sydney names manager for customer service post
  • IATA head of cargo Des Vertannes retires, looks back on career
  • Asia Pacific airlines air freight demand increases 4.7pc in April
  • DHL/IMG Fashion top designers now poised to boost their exports

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 1, 2014
  • Ahlers India's 10 year Anniversary Bash lights up Mumbai
  • Liberian Registry concludes Kerala hijacking investigation
  • SARJAK bags coveted ET NOW award for all-India excellence in transport & logistics
  • UK forwarders 'not surprised' by further US climbdown on 100 pc container scanning
  • Shipping Secy visits RAS Infraport terminal at Kandla Port
  • DB International, Railways ink MoU on technological collaboration in rail sector
  • Gadkari lays stress on speedy implementation of projects in roads & shipping
  • New govt to expedite 50 stalled road projects
  • NHAI to develop Paradip-Daitary highway
  • Commerce Ministry to push for withdrawal of taxes on SEZs
  • Economy registers sub-5 pc growth in 2013-14
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 2.27 bn to $ 312.66 bn
  • Govt halts export of excess wheat
  • INR ends sharply weak at 59.11 on heavy dollar demand
  • L&T signs tech sharing pact with Japanese firm
  • IACC sees opportunity to reset Indo-US ties, boost trade
  • BAM Clough & SAL Heavy Lift sign major contract to ship & deploy LNG & LPG product loading platforms
  • PPG appoints members in North America
  • Wijngaard Natie moves heavy transformer in Belgium

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CN transports record levels of Canadian grain
  • A strong duo for Schenker
  • China's freight transport volume rising more slowly
  • New CEO of ATR appointed
  • UK's logistics industry on track to meet carbon target
  • East African carriers fly Dreamliner to France
  • 7,000th Volvo truck delivered in Latvia
  • ANA Cargo moves to Lufthansa
  • Messina upgrades ro-ro service
  • PPG appoints members in North America
  • Munich firm sets up shop in Hamburg
  • Die GUS glaubt an die Schiene
  • Trans-o-flex opens new warehouse for Bionorica
  • Evergreen makes maiden call at Felixstowe

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • New Tsuneishi bulker bow design cuts wind resistance
  • Agreement will widen LNG fuel availabilty
  • NAO to raise $122 million, inks LOI with Vard
  • NASSCO can use "Asian angles" in Jones Act tankers
  • Multi Cat will work in fish farm and spot oil market
  • Langh brings scrubber to market through JV with Deltamarin

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • NAFTA partner trade sees gains during March
  • Diana Shipping draws $30 million to finance two dry bulk vessels
  • Coast cutter MIDGETT returns to Seattle homeport
  • Greenbrier opens new hub covering Dallas-Fort Worth area
  • K Line take delivery of new coal carrier vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • Consolidation looms as McQuilling launches India shipbroker
    New Delhi and Mumbai venture with Seaways follows recent Braemar-ACM merger
  • Cheniere strikes second deal in a few days to sell LNG from Corpus Christi
    Despite sales deals, LNG shipping needs more new supply
  • Posidonia 2014: Lauro is 'concerned' about funds fuelling inferior ships
    Scorpio stopped at 150 newbuildings but backers carried on investing with others
  • Posidonia 2014: Greek shipping minister calls for EU shipping reform
    Varvitsiotis decries inconsistent EU maritime policies and European Commission intervention
  • DHT's Samco deal shows the race is on to land the deal of the year
    Can stealth player Fredriksen trump the three major VLCC acquisitions of 2014?
  • Posidonia 2014: Don't kill the market, warns Tsakos
    'Keep your pens in your pockets,' TEN president tells Capital Link conference
  • Posidonia 2014: Product tankers still have reasons for optimism, say Greek owners
    Crude sector has 'turned the corner'
  • Rina launches Dolphin ship-noise notation
    Move responds to IMO circular on reducing disturbance to whales and other marine life
  • Rio Tinto's landmark Guinea ore project will fill 570 capesizes a year
    Simandou South offers a multi-billion dollar port development contract
  • Super-alliances and mega-ships make for a pivotal year for container firms
    Box shipping segment undergoes its most radical overhaul since 2005
  • Revised class rules allow bigger boxships to load more cargo on deck
    Bureau Veritas joins Lloyd's Register and DNV GL to back season-led container lashing
  • Nordic American Tankers buys two 2005-built suezmaxes
    New York-listed owner targets up to four vessels on raising $100m to expand its fleet
  • Thai product tanker recovered after robbery incident
    Crew of Orapin 4 are unhurt, but fuel cargo is missing
  • Golden Energy Offshore raises $61m from Norwegian bond issue
    Restis-owned offshore support vessel company pays off existing debt
  • Posidonia 2014: Private equity falls out of love with shipping
    Lloyd's List panel of shipowners voices caution on finance and overcapacity but still sees opportunity in diversified niche plays
  • Posidonia 2014: DHT agrees $590m acquisition of seven Samco VLCCs
    Deal includes oil major charters and share of Goodwood Ship Management but is subject to funding
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding hits back at allegations against chief executive
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder calls accusations of misdeeds by an investment vehicle controlled by Ren Yuanlin unfounded and 'mischievious'
  • Aronnax: Univan comes clean
    Free to read: Shipmanager says SOx non-compliance was human error and checks are now in place

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • Dredging association welcomes new executive director
    The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has appointed Eileen Maher as its new executive director, replacing Lawrence Patella, who has served the organisation in that role for 21 years. "I am pleased to welcome Eileen Maher as WEDA's new executive director, where she will continue the exemplary
  • Mexico port capacity to double
    Ricardo Martínez Suarez, representing the ports and merchant marine general co-ordination division of Mexico's communications and transport ministry, says port capacity will double in six years and urges investors to look seriously at his country. Currently on a UK tour - Martinez is next billed to
  • Valparaíso gears for mega box ships
    Terminal Pac'fico Sur (TPS) at the Chilean port of Valpara'so has bought three giant Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes to handle the likes of CMA CGM's 16,000+teu Marco Polo box ship in a strategic move that's been planned for more than two years. The cranes are the biggest that Ireland-based
  • Deep Sea Supply acquires 10 PSVs
    Deep Sea Supply, the Cyprus-based offshore services vessel operator in John Fredriksen's business empire that is listed in Oslo, will acquire 10 platform supply vessels for $366M and raise $200M in equity through a private placement of stock. The vessels are being sold by PSV Holding, a company
  • Messina starts new ro-ro service
    Italy's Ignazio Messina has started a vessel-sharing agreement with Spanish operator Marguisa to jointly operate four sister ro-ros between the western Med and the west coast of Africa. The service will run every 12 days from Genoa via Marseille and Valencia to the west African ports of Dakar,
  • Damaged ship held in Port Taranaki
    Maritime New Zealand has detained the 32,282dwt bulk carrier Lake Triview, which was damaged in rough seas on 24 May. The Singapore-registered carrier was damaged when it dragged its anchor and hit rocks near New Plymouth on New Zealand's North Island. The ship has been detained at Port Taranaki
  • Report blames $17Bn payout on Barrow Island
    A new report reveals that the location of the Barrow Island mishap and mismanagement were behind Chevron's $17Bn blowout on the Gorgon LNG project, and not labour unions, as previously thought. The report by Bradon Ellem, professor of employment relations from the University of Sydney Business
  • More Sewol owner followers arrested
    Three more followers of a religious sect led by the fugitive owner of the capsized ferry Sewol have been arrested. Incheon District Prosecutors' Office announced yesterday that the three followers of Gu Won Pa (Salvation Sect) were arrested for helping Chonghaejin Marine owner Yoo Byung Eun to evade
  • Korean shipbuilding stocks to rally in 1Q15
    Investors looking to buy Korean shipbuilding stocks must do so now at the current price-to-book value or in August when shipbuilders release their 2Q14 results. Shipbuilding orders also tend to decline in August due to summer vacations. Daishin Securities' shipbuilding analyst Feynman Jeon
  • 'Missing' tanker found anchored in Thailand
    The product tanker, Orapin 4, arrived and anchored at Sriracha, Chon Buri, Thailand at around 19.30 local time yesterday, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC). The crew reported that the Thailand-registered tanker
  • MOL wins Japanese naval architecture award
    Mitsui OSK Lines has won the 2014 Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE) Award for developing a waste heat energy recovery system for marine diesel engine used to generate electric power and assist ship propulsion. The system was installed on a MOL-operated large-scale iron
  • Sembcorp Marine buys stake in GraviFloat
    Singapore-listed Sembcorp Marine has entered into agreement to acquire a 12% stake in GraviFloat (GraviFloat) for $4M, with a right to increase its stake up to 20% by further equity injection. The investment exemplifies a new business venture for Sembcorp Marine as GraviFloat technology allows LNG
  • Cheap iron ore imports to continue in China
    Despite stockpiles of iron ore reaching record levels in China, the country is not expected to slow down its imports of the steel-making ingredient any time soon. As long as iron ore imports are priced attractively, China will continue to demand such imports, said a note from dry bulk consultancy
  • Yangzijiang refutes allegations against its boss
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has refuted allegations against its executive chairman Ren Yuanlin. In a statement to the Singapore Exchange, Yangzijiang rebutted the allegations that caused its stock price to drop by 10.6% on Friday, when it closed at S$1.01 ($0.81). Tianjin
  • Singapore to use offshore and engine room simulators
    New simulator will allow institute to train students to operate MAN B&W 60MC machinery Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has taken delivery of a Transas Marine ERS 5000 full-mission engine room simulator, allowing it to train students to operate MAN B&W 60MC

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • As Capacity 'Crisis' Eases, Truck Rates Continue to Rise
    Shippers are agreeing to pay more to secure truckload capacity even as the sharp contraction in capacity seen this past winter eases. Truckload contract rates in May rose between 2.5 and 4 percent, BB&T Capital Markets reported today, while truck capacity swung back toward a balance. The range of those rate...
  • Shippers Lobby for Scrapping US Container Scanning Mandate
    WASHINGTON - More than 50 shipper and transportation provider groups are urging the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ask Congress to repeal a controversial container scanning mandate. The large coalition - representing farmers, retailers, manufacturers, trucking companies, container lines, customs brokers and forwarders - wants DHS Secretary...
  • NLRB Judge: ILWU Engaged in Illegal Slowdowns at Portland
    Longshoremen engaged in illegal work slowdowns at the Port of Portland from September 2012 to June 2013 because they were upset over the loss of jobs handling refrigerated containers, a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge ruled at the weekend. If Judge Jeffrey D. Wedekind's decision is upheld by the...
  • California Drought Worsens US-Mexico Truck Imbalance
    U.S.-Mexico surface trade via truck and rail rose 9 percent year-over-year in March. Full-size chart The normal excess of northbound versus southbound truck freight between Mexico and the U.S. is being exacerbated this year because of a high volume of northbound Mexican agricultural goods that is replacing produce normally shipped from California...
  • Canada's TransForce Buys Transport America, Expands in US Truckload Market
    Canada's largest trucking operator, TransForce, will purchase U.S. trucking company Transport America for $310 million, including the assumption of $150 million in debt held by the Eagan, Minnesota-based carrier, the companies said today. Revenue growth at TransForce, 2010 to 2013 Full-size chart The largest trucking deal to date in 2014 and the second purchase...
  • Desperate US Congress Looks to Postal Reform for Highway Dollars
    WASHINGTON - Congress is rummaging through the stamp drawer to find dollars for federal highway construction, a reflection of just how desperate the race is to save the Highway Trust Fund from insolvency. House Republicans' proposal to cut delivery of first class and bulk mail on Saturdays would save the U.S....
  • Weak Freight Rates Weigh on Russia's Fesco
    Fesco Transportation Group's revenue and earnings declined in the first quarter as a weak Russian rail market offset stronger container shipping and the ruble lost value due to the crisis in Ukraine. The Russian company booked revenue of $242.5 million in the three months to March 31, down 11.9 percent compared...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • Damen clinches Cat
    Dutch shipbuilder wins first deal from Norway for oil market workboat.
  • Wagenborg adds one
    Dutch owner takes $50m loan from KfW for "walk to work" offshore ship ordered in Netherlands.
  • DFDS on the road
    Denmark's DFDS is lining up its third major bond issue in three years.
  • Ro-pax crewman killed
    Stena seafarer hit by truck-mounted platform as he directed cars aboard vessel in Denmark.
  • Vard seals NAO trio
    Fincantieri-owned shipbuilder Vard Holdings has emerged as the yard behind a new order from Nordic American Offshore (NAO).
  • NAO aims for $122m
    Supply ship start-up Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is targeting $121.76m of proceeds from its New York-listing.
  • Rem reels 'em in
    Norwegian vessel owner Rem Offshore has agreed a 10 month firm charter with Micoperi for the Rem Pioneer after delivery from Kleven shipyard this week.
  • Concordia staying in Italy
    The raised wreck of the Costa Concordia will be demolished in Italy.
  • Fesco feels it
    Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco) reported lower first quarter earnings after poor results from its rail operations ate into improvements in container shipping.
  • GasLog in repair deal
    Singapore's Sembawang Shipyard has clinched an exclusive deal to repair and upgrade GasLog's fleet of 20 LNG carriers.
  • Varun loses more
    Embattled Indian owner Varun Shipping has posted a bigger loss in the three months to 31 March.
  • Deep Sea raising $200m
    John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is gearing up for a share sale to pay for 10 new PSVs from the tycoon's private account.
  • Ren fights backs
    Ren Yuanlin, the executive chairman of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ), has hit back at accusations of "misdeeds" made by rail company Tianjin Guoheng Railway Holding.
  • LSC wins court cash
    Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has been boosted in the first quarter by a $20.05m partial settlement of its London fraud case.
  • Golden Energy raises $61m
    Victor Restis-controlled Golden Energy Offshore Services has refinanced its debt with a bond sale in Oslo.
  • SMM takes GraviFloat stake
    Sembcorp Marine has moved into the offshore gas terminal sector with a minor investment in Norwegian company GraviFloat.
  • GasLog tops Greek spenders
    GasLog's $468m is by far the largest investment by any Greek owner in the period, with Atlas Maritime second with $127m the data shows.
  • Thai tanker recovered
    A product tanker believed hijacked by robbers has been recovered, but its cargo has reportedly been stolen.
  • NAO to launch US IPO
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) expects to launch its US initial public offering (IPO) later on Monday, the company has confirmed.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • Drewry: Air rates continue to rise in April
  • Deadline for conflict mineral reporting passes
  • Weekly liner service planned between Philadelphia, Veracruz
    The Mexican consulate of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, and ProMexico are working with Ship Philly First to generate more business for ports on a congested Mexican border, the company said.
  • Analyst: Railroad 'renaissance' underway
    Though railroads are in a repeating investment cycle - carriers invest in their network, which attracts more volume, which requires additional investment - carriers are still turning in valuations that exceed historic levels.
  • Saudia Cargo starts up Houston freighter flights
    For the time being, Boeing 747 service will be limited to one weekly flight, but the carrier plans to add an additional scheduled flight in September due to anticipated oil and gas demand.
  • Century creates mobile app for customers
  • Swissport partners with Russian airline
  • House GOP ties highway fix to postal changes
  • Descartes bolsters trade content with acquisition
    The logistics and trade software provider Descartes Systems Group has acquired Salt Lake City-based Customs Info LLC, a provider of trade data content for global trade management systems, for $41.5 million.
  • Manhattan partners with Agile Network for shipment management

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 2014
  • Prices soft across Europe
    Good demand seen in Hamburg.
  • New design for LNG fuel tank
    Design employs a simple structure requiring less space.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    No change in Suez.
  • Plan to ban bunker contaminants could be complicated
    Voluntary participation likely first step, but testing for many of the proposed forbidden substances is not straightforward.
  • LNG players form North American pact
    Aim is to develop commercial LNG marine fuel market.
  • Port turns its back on cold-ironing
    Commitments to clean fuel and on-board scrubbers 'eclipse shore power as a viable air-quality strategy'.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires in Middle East
    Danish firm makes appointment to Dubai office.
  • Shipmanager: More crew training after Californian sulphur fine
    Univan says fuel change over procedure found to be site of error.
  • Asian bunker market in mixed trading
    While Hong Kong closed for a holiday.
  • DNVPS: Commercial pressures won't compromise integrity
    Surveyors in Singapore won't become more 'supplier friendly'.
  • Another tanker falls victim to cargo theft in Singapore region
    Six reports of piracy, robbery or attempted robbery in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore region in the last week.
  • Titan Petrochemicals on track to regain listing
    Firm has submitted a resumption proposal to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • Fuel-saving boxship joins Seaspan fleet
    Company to take delivery of three more similar-designed ships this year.
  • Design for 'eco' bulker nets 100th order
    Fuel consumption as low as 25 tonnes per day.
  • FESCO: quarterly profit down
    But fall cushioned by bunkering division.
  • Chinese yard delivers first 'eco' bulker
    Delivery forms part of a 21 order.

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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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