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BRIEFS
January 9, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Greater demand in eastern Europe helps boost growth in Asia-Med tradelane
  • Asia-Europe GRI for box shipping holds firm since mid-December
  • Shanghai to retain title of world's busiest container port 2013
  • US corn exporters look for new markets as China still blocks GMO imports
  • Evergreen to charter 7 x 14,000-TEU newbuilds to lower costs
  • Port of Antwerp's freight volume rises 3.5pc in 2013
  • IMO Solas, Marpol amendments take effect from January 1
  • MSC Monterey's crack on main deck to be repaired in Canada
  • Last of 5 box ships bought from HSH Nordbank joins Navios
  • FAA approves six states for drone testing sites
  • Etihad Airways cargo unit post record 2013, China/India growth
  • Cardiff Airport charter programme grows, Air Malta ups flight frequencies

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Bunker suppliers applaud EU waste decision
  • India wins ship detention appeal against Iran
  • Liladhar Pasoo Forwarders successfully handles Customs clearance for first import liquid bulk vessel at Adani Hazira Port
  • Record increase in boxship capacity seen in 2014
  • Anti-dumping duty likely on Chinese chemical
  • India becomes net exporter of steel
  • Iron ore exports to China fall by huge 62 pc in April-Oct. 2013
  • New Mangalore Port's nine-month throughput sees 8.46 pc rise
  • Port of Antwerp sets new freight record in 2013
  • Unions want CSL to construct LPDs for Navy
  • 2013 a year of achievements for Railways
  • AAI gives green signal to cargo airport site in Haryana
  • INR recovers smartly against dollar
  • Knitwear exporters want RBI to create separate chapter for export sector in monetary policy
  • No more incentives for cotton, meat products' exports, says FinMin

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Union Pacific Railroad launches new intermodal service
  • Container volumes at PSA's terminals jump 2.9%
  • XPO Logistics to buy Pacer International for USD 335 million
  • Heuver Tyre Wholesale now counting on Asia-Euro railway
  • Boeing closes 2013 with record commercial deliveries
  • KR authorised for Danish ship survey and certification
  • Stute Logistics investing in Bremen for Arcelor Mittal
  • Knapen Trailers celebrating this year
  • New managing director for Tala
  • Darwin chooses Volga-Dnepr for maintenance support
  • Gulf ports to collaborate on environmental issues
  • AEO certification for BDP International in Thailand
  • Oldest plane in US fleet retired
  • New sales manager for Captrain Deutschland
  • More intermodal transport in North America
  • Flacke joins Champ Cargosystems

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Maersk dusts off the SeaLand name
  • Qatar shipyard lays keels for two tugs
  • Court revokes bail for Seaman Guard Ohio 35
  • Vigor Shipyards awarded $33 million Navy contract
  • MSRC and Donjon-SMIT form alliance
  • Polar Star released from rescue mission
  • Front Street Shipyard starts patrol craft series

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland backing away from West Hayden Island project
  • Diana Shipping orders new Kamsarmax vessel
  • Past DOT Secretary joins Building America's Future
  • Shore-side power in place at Port of Los Angeles terminals
  • Schnitzer Steel releases first fiscal quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Maersk to resurrect SeaLand name as it spins off intra-Americas operation
    Independent unit formed after customers ask for greater service stability and commitment
  • Seaspan adds $125m in new debt
    Deal comes after company refinanced a $1bn credit facility at year-end
  • Norway LNG plant restarts exports
    Cadiz Knutsen will load tomorrow after brief shutdown at export terminal
  • Diana contracts kamsarmax from Sinopacific yard
    Vessel is latest in a series of acquisitions and orders that have expanded its fleet
  • Three seafarers kidnapped in attack off Equatorial Guinea
    Piracy in south Gulf of Guinea rare, says Dryad
  • New attack on pipeline threatens Yemen tanker loadings
    Infrastructure had just been repaired after earlier sabotage
  • CMA CGM linked to more giant boxship newbuilds with Chinese banks
    Minsheng and Bank of Communications Financial Leasing order eight post-panamax vessels
  • US apparel imports suffer 'severe' contraction
    Surprise fall may be a sign that retailers overstocked in the first half of the year
  • Bad weather boosts Black Sea suezmax earnings
    Charter incomes reach a level last seen in January 2010
  • Maersk to use supermarket sale proceeds to reduce debt
    AP Moller-Maersk to receive net proceeds of $3.1bn from sale
  • SSA Marine looks to expand after revamp
    Change to ownership structure opens way for fresh investment
  • PSA International reports 3% annual box growth
    Singapore-based operator had an 'exciting and challenging' 2013, says chief executive
  • Masters lobby Panama court in support of Maas Trader captain
    Held since March 2011, Sobadzhiev awaits trial after cocaine found on his ship
  • Panama makes new funding offer to avert construction stoppage
    Building consortium has yet to respond to canal authority's $238m proposal
  • Annual bunker sales in Singapore fall again in 2013
    World's largest bunkering port faces strong competition as shipowners boost fuel efficiency
  • TMT debt auction finds a new buyer as lawyers push for more time
    Firm wants to delay decision on who will develop a bankruptcy-exit plan
  • Scorpio Bulkers raises $42.6m on underwriters' IPO option
    Banks seem confident about expansion-minded dry bulk unit

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Maersk to launch intra-Americas unit
    Maersk has announced that it is forming a regional container line in response to growing demand in the Americas
  • Canal builder offers counter-proposal
    GUPC, the consortium building Panama's new locks, is seeking quadruple the advance payment proposed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
  • Spill responders form alliance
    Non-tank vessel owners will be able to more easily pre-arrange oil spill, firefighting, and marine salvage agreements through a new alliance between emergency responders
  • Robbers board berthed vessel
    Three robbers armed with knives boarded a berthed container ship at Douala Port in Cameroon early yesterday morning, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported
  • Shokalskiy and Xue Long break free of ice
    The two icebreakers trapped in the Antarctic's Commonwealth Bay have finally broken free, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced today
  • China shipping picks up in 2013
    China's shipping industry saw a preliminary recovery in 2013 and will continue in the uptrend in 2014, according to China Shipping Prosperity Report (4Q13) issued by Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) on 6 Jan, 2014
  • China's Humen port to expand barge berths
    China's Humen port in Dongguan city, Guangdong province is planning to invest 840M yuan ($138M) to add 11 3,000-tonne berths for river cargo barges, a port statement said
  • BW secures finance for VLGC newbuilds and LNG ships
    BW Group has secured financing and refinancing from a number of banks for its LPG and LNG carriers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Container Throughput Slides at India's Ports
  • China Allowing More DDGs Imports After Blocking GMO Corn
  • Carrix Positions SSA Marine for Growth
  • Panama Canal Won't Negotiate Locks Contractor's Claims Outside Contract
  • NTSB Investigations Highlight Weak Points in FMCSA Reviews
  • SeaLand Redux: Maersk Revives Name for Intra-Americas Carrier

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • MOL combats congestion
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is combating port congestion in Asia by upgrading its regional service network with a new rotation.
  • DHT makes it three
    DHT Holdings has declared its option to construct a third VLCC at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Rescue mission accomplished
    The rescue of a Russian vessel trapped by ice off Antarctica is finally complete.
  • Valero defends ban
    A leading US refiner has entered an increasingly contentious debate about the nation's long-time ban on the exportation of domestically produced crude.
  • Dry FFA volumes surge
    Dry freight forward agreement (FFA) trading posted its highest annual volume since 2009, SSY Futures reported today.
  • Maersk feeds Americas
    The US arm of Danish container shipping giant Maersk Line is to spin off a regional container shipping company dedicated to the intra-Americas market.
  • More TMT loans to change hands
    More debt at the centre of Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT)'s bankruptcy proceedings is changing hands as Taiwanese banks put several loans up for sale.
  • Seaspan scores more
    Seaspan Corporation has secured a $125m loan barely a week after refinancing $1bn worth of debt.
  • Rebels invite tankers in
    Libyan separatists have thrown down the gauntlet to the government by pledging to protect tankers that arrive to lift crude from ports they control.
  • Yards await FLNG boom
    Investment in floating LNG projects could prove a boon in the coming years to shipbuilders already benefitting from recovering shipping markets.
  • Diana adds kamsarmax
    Diana Shipping of Greece has announced another addition to its newbuilding programme.
  • Bimco warns on orders
    Bimco president John Denholm has warned that a "worrying amount" of new orders is delaying the shipping recovery.
  • Cargoship refloated
    A Russian cargoship has been refloated after lightering some of its cargo in the Kerch channel.
  • OW inks $700m loan
    Denmark's OW Bunker has secured a $700m loan from a banking syndicate led by ING.
  • Bail decision reversed
    India's Principal Sessions Court has cancelled bail for 35 crew and armed guards on a US vessel held in October last year in a row over weapons on board.
  • Crewman lost from tanker
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) is searching for an Indian crewman reported missing from a tanker.
  • Eimskip wins first round
    Icelandic line Eimskip is hopeful of finding out why it was raided by competition authorities last year, after winning backing from an appeals committee.
  • LSC primed to upsize
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has laid the groundwork for a strategic repositioning that will see it upgrade its fleet with larger tonnage.
  • SCI: no sale planned
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has contradicted a report that it is lining up a share issue this week.
  • Palmali denies 'smuggling'
    Turkey's Palmali Shipping has rejected Libyan claims one of its aframaxes approached an off-limits port to load crude.
  • Scandlines back at P+S
    Scandlines is attempting to buy back two ro-paxes it cancelled at bankrupt German yard P+S Werften.
  • Keel is key for Aussies
    Ships passing through Australia's Torres Strait must now use a keel clearance management system to avoid groundings.
  • Ro-ro removes chemicals
    A DFDS ro-ro has loaded the first chemical weapons cargo as the Assad regime attempts to comply with a UN-backed disarmament deal.
  • COSL in fundraiser
    China Oilfield Services (COSL) looks set to raise HKD 5.8bn ($750m) from a share placement in Hong Kong.
  • Underwriters like SALT
    Scorpio Bulkers is set to raise a further $42.6m after the underwriters for its recent IPO opted to exercise their over-allotment.
  • China imports higher
    Australia's Port Hedland has reported a near 20% year-on-year increase in iron ore exports to China in December.
  • PACD eyes newbuilds
    Pacific Drilling, the Idan Ofer-controlled company, is set to place a newbuilding contract for another deepwater drillship.
  • Foschi abandons ship
    The long-time chairman of Costa Cruises is parting ways with Carnival Corp and stepping down from its board of directors.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Panama Canal proposes loan to help contractor finish lock project
    The Panama Canal Authority said it would advance the consortium responsible for the $3.2 billion lock project an additional $100 million to keep the project moving. The group responded with a counter offer for more money.
  • Maersk: New intra-America shipping company will use SeaLand name
    The new affiliate will have a structure similar to Maersk's other regional carriers, which include MCC Transport on intra-Asia trades and Seago on intra-Europe routes.
  • Winter storms could cost domestic airlines $100 million
    According to a note by Cowen and Company, domestic airlines have cancelled about 20,000 flights since last Thursday due to inclement weather at a cost of between $50 million and $100 million.
  • PSA has 'exciting and challenging' 2013
    Volume increased by 2.9 percent from 2012, with the PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 32.24 million TEU and PSA terminals outside Singapore handling 29.57 million TEU.
  • CaroTrans, MOLAX team up for transpacific trade
  • Protests in Mexico cause road blockages, added risk
  • Kirincich leads Oswego port authority
  • MOL adds link between Japan, Jakarta
  • Yusen expands operations at Busan New Port
  • U.S. sets record for November exports, Pritzker says aim higher
  • Donjon-SMIT, MSRC partner
  • Korean Register, Busan Port Authority to cooperate
  • Steel imports decline

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 8, 2014
  • Avails outlook mixed in Fujairah
    Prices up in Durban.
  • IFO prices show losses in northwest Europe
    But prices make gains in Piraeus.
  • On-spec avails tighten in Hong Kong
    Situation mirroring Singapore bunker market.
  • OW Bunker: 'Ample room for growth'
    Chief executive says it will focus on 'organic growth'.
  • Emulsion fuel being trialled at sea
    Quadrise close to 'transition to commercial operations'.
  • Horn of Africa port mooted
    Breakaway state has ambitions for its own export hub.
  • Egypt plans new ports
    Work set to start in 2015.
  • Bunker supplier secures $700 million revolving credit facility
    OW Bunker says additional liquidity will allow the business to continue growing.
  • Singapore facing more competition
    Presence of regional hubs being felt by Singapore bunkering.
  • Asian bunker prices hold steady
    Mixed demand seen in Singapore.
  • Singapore energy sector primed for growth
    Singapore plans 'Jurong island version 2.0' upgrade.
  • US firm sees prospects in LNG marine propulsion
    Company buys majority stake in Turkish LNG propulsion systems maker.
  • Scrubber maker files for bankruptcy
    But managing director confident product will remain in demand.
  • Ban on blending on board vessels takes effect
    Ban is part of new Safety of Life at Sea regulations.
  • Time is nigh
    2015 is coming around sooner than we think, and it is time to take all relevant factors into consideration as regulatory pressure tightens.

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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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