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January 10, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Lianyungang port throughput up 9.3pc in 2013
  • Huanghua port's throughput growth fastest in China
  • Jiangxi's first private railway commences operation
  • China's daily express parcels top 30 million pieces in 2013
  • Liaoning's box volume up 16.7pc to 18 million TEU in 2013
  • Alataw Pass rail freight volume up 7pc to 17.7 million tonnes in 2013
  • Sichuan boosts trade westward and southward in 2013
  • Xinjiang Korgas checkpoint trade volume up 27pc to 22.4 million tonnes in 2013
  • Khorgas border checkpoint's automobile exports continue to fall
  • Jiangsu's Nantong port cargo volume hit 200 million tonnes in 2013
  • China falls behind on spending to improve intermodal transportation
  • New Sino-Kazakh rail freight crossing volume up 10 fold over 2012
  • Alataw Pass 11-month trade volume up 9.9pc to 27 million tonnes
  • Fuzhou port's 11-month throughput surpasses 2012's full-year volume
  • China's 11-month waterway volume up 8.5pc, road freight rises 11.3pc
  • Xinjiang's 11-month international road freight rises 15.62pc
  • Chongqing's 11-month international cargo grows 38.3pc
  • Artic blast delays FedEx, UPS deliveries in central US
  • Extreme ice holds up shipping operations in Canada
  • India to build 5 box terminals provided govt. gives go ahead
  • CRST buys BESL to expand into US short-haul flatbed market
  • Euronav to raise US$1.08bn for acquisition of fleet of 15 Maersk VLCCs
  • Japan's exports to rise 3pc in fiscal 2014, imports down 1.6pc
  • HMM keeps slots on Delmas' revised Europe-W Africa network
  • BNSF Logistics handles two heavy shipments Canada to Brazil
  • Japan's US imports surge 35pc, exports up 21pc in November
  • Gulftainer aims to triple volume by 2020, US port expansion included
  • CEVA retains Ford's Kentucky truck plant as logistics customer
  • BNSF Logistics win contract to ship Indian wind farm gear to Brazil
  • Nedlloyd's pioneering hatchcoverless containerships to be scrapped
  • Air Algerie buys Airbus 330-200 Airbus and Boeing 737-800s
  • Chapman Freeborn quick air charter to clean up Trinidad spill
  • Darwin Airline awards Volga-Dnper Germany maintenance contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • APL makes organisational realignment to further drive strategy
  • BIMCO's Reflections 2014 sees a relatively better outlook for shipping
  • ICS publishes latest flag state performance table, taking account of ILO MLC ratification
  • Japan to introduce 24-hr advanced manifest rule for containerised cargo shipments
  • Maersk Line forms SeaLand, dedicated to the intra-Americas market
  • Indo-Pak trade liberalisation process to resume soon
  • MEP cuts result in two-fold increase in onion exports
  • Oilmeal eaxports up by 3 pc in Dec.
  • STC's wheat tender gets highest bid of $ 282.62/t
  • Indian shipyards sought to be qualified in the construction of LNG vessels
  • T. S. N. Murthy appointed Chairman i/c of NMPT
  • SC Rly registers flat growth in freight loading
  • INR eases on fresh demand for dollar
  • South Korean investment sought in infrastructure

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Megatrucks versus rail freight?
  • Maersk restores SeaLand name
  • Kuehne + Nagel and Airbus extend logistics partnership
  • Etihad registers double-digit cargo growth
  • Toll and Asciano strengthen rail relationship
  • APL changes organizational strategy
  • Quehenberger takes over five Logwin affiliates in Eastern...
  • FedEx Express hybridizing electric delivery trucks
  • Emirates launches daily A380 service to Switzerland
  • New managing Director for NSL in Aberdeen
  • TNT Express wins exclusive contract with Gibson
  • ICS publishes latest flag state performance table
  • VW trucks extends fleet partnership with Sky
  • Greencarrier names head of energy and business unit
  • Olympic flame flies with Ruslan freighter
  • Sad news from the ITJ - Guido Trevisan dies

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo books G type orders
  • Triyards wins two cruise vessel contracts
  • BAE Norfolk gets $13.9 million more for Wasp work
  • January 09, 2014 Study eyes LNG bunkering in Roscoff and Santander
  • Rolls-Royce pulls plug on "Tognum" name
  • ClassNK ship design software supports revised CSR
  • Wärtsilä spurns Rolls-Royce overtures

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Standard & Poor's raises Zim default concerns
    Israeli division of ratings agency downgrades carrier
  • Shipping is back with a bang
    Euronav and Scorpio deals point to an exciting year ahead
  • Italian builder sets out its terms to resolve Panama Canal cost row
    Salini Impregilo says seeking arbitration would cause costly project delays
  • Panama Canal expansion could be delayed three years, claims contractor
    Italian member of building consortium in $1.6bn dispute lambasts ACP
  • First Commercial Bank completes sales of TMT-linked bad loans
    Taiwanese lender has sold non-performing loans totalling $177m in several deals
  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew to remain in custody
    Indian judge rejects conditional bail for 35 crew imprisoned since October 18
  • Samsung Heavy Industries signs a deal to build giant boxships
    Unnamed European owner orders five 14,000 teu ships for $116m apiece
  • Japan antitrust authority to fine at least three major car carrier firms
    K Line, NYK and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics receive preliminary rulings
  • Deilmann changes hands in private equity deal
    Callista now controls the iconic Deutschland cruiseship
  • DP World Fremantle wins right to appeal in worker 'go-slow' case
    Maritime Union of Australia denies that its members carried out covert industrial action
  • Nanjing Tanker says Shanghai delisting is unavoidable
    State-owned giant expects to post a 'significant' annual loss
  • P&I reinsurance rates rise across all vessel classes
    Passengerships see a 20% increase that supplements last year's 125% hike
  • Danaos searches for a yard to repair 10,100 teu Hanjin Italy
    Boxship damaged in collision with LNG carrier is at anchorage off Singapore
  • DHT orders a third very large crude carrier
    New York-listed tanker owner exercises option at Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • APL reshuffles management team
    Box carrier rebuilds organisational structure to focus on function rather than regions

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Contractor scoffs at canal's 'Plan B'
    If the original construction consortium is removed from the project, the expanded Panama Canal won't open until at least 2018, predicted Salini Impregilo CEO Pietro Salini
  • Reefer shipping switches to containers
    The demise of the specialised reefer fleet is set to continue over the coming years despite an uplift in vessel earnings last year, according to Dutch shipping consultancy Dynamar
  • EC tonnage tax ruling 'will impact EU cluster'
    Any action by the European Commission on Malta's tonnage tax regime would have an impact on the whole European maritime cluster, the flag's registrar general Ivan Sammut told IHS Maritime yesterday
  • SHI wins five box ships
    Samsung Heavy Industries said today that it has won an order for five container ships
  • Changhang Phoenix loses legal battle
    Changhang Phoenix, the Chinese bulker operator and owner facing prospect of bankruptcy restructuring, lost a suit to a compatriot bank over $46.8M in loans
  • Nanjing Tanker expects delisting
    Nanjing Tanker, the tanker operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, today warned that it would be de-listed from the Shanghai Stock Exchange later in 2014 due to a fourth straight annual loss in 2013
  • Tug culprit in Newcastle spill
    Clean-up after an oil spill in Newcastle, Australia, has been contained with the source of the spill now traced to a local tugboat
  • MOL enhances intra-Asia services
    MOL Liner has announced new rotation of "HS3" and new Japan-Strait service "HS4" for its intra-Asia service network
  • Indonesia detains over 20 Chinese ships
    Over 20 Chinese ships were detained at port by Indonesian authorities, China's largest maritime social website Ship.sh told Fairplay today
  • China marine equipment exports fell in Jan-Nov 2013
    China's marine equipment exports decreased 6.4% year on year to $2.5Bn in the first 11 months in 2013, paring falls since early last year, the according to a monthly customs report
  • Indonesian Defence chief agrees to boat returns
    Chief of Indonesia's National Armed Forces, General Moeldoko yesterday announced he had agreed with his Australian counterpart Defence Force chief David Hurley turning back two boatloads of migrants attempting to reach Australia in recent weeks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Shipping Firms Face Antitrust Fines in Japan
  • Overcapacity Grounds Air Cargo Growth Expectations
  • Demand for Sustainable Packaging Seen Rising
  • Congress Faces Small Window to Pass Trade Promotion Authority
  • Overcapacity Challenges Intra-Asia Ocean Carriers
  • 3PLs, LTLs Profiting Through Partnerships
  • Delays Plague NY-NJ Port Again
  • Battle Continues Over NY-NJ Port Hiring
  • 'K' Line Goes on the Offensive

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Ross ranks 'Viking Raid'
    A new novel written by a notable member of Connecticut's shipping cluster has secured an endorsement from one of the industry's brightest stars.
  • Altor confirms IPO plan
    OW Bunker's private equity owner has confirmed plans are afoot to list the company.
  • Shapiro: Support US flag
    Shipowner Philip Shapiro has called on the government to provide more support to the US-flag fleet to ensure the country's sealift capacity in times of military need.
  • Storms strike Mols-Linien
    Fallout from festive storms has led Danish owner Mols-Linien to deepen its full-year loss projections.
  • Years of delay threatened
    An Italian executive whose construction firm is helping build the Panama Canal's new locks said delays could last years as a result of an ongoing dispute.
  • Capricorn seeks trio
    Capricorn Oil is looking to fix three anchor-handlers for summer work off Ireland, potentially boosting spot rates.
  • Navios newbuilding fixed
    Navios Maritime Partners has set its newest arrival to work on a two-year contract.
  • Mermaid makes a splash
    Thoresen Thai-controlled Mermaid Maritime has confirmed a move for a dive support vessel (DSV) and a pair of tender rigs in a deal worth $436m.
  • No shock at ore ban
    A Colombian crackdown on coal loading is causing concern in the dry cargo market as brokers hope there is no re-run of events seen a year ago.
  • Bourgas plots IPO
    Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards may conduct an IPO as it seeks to relaunch its operations.
  • Legatum trims STNG stake
    Legatum Capital has again reduced its holding in Wall Street heavyweight Scorpio Tankers.
  • ESL bulks up
    Finland's ESL Shipping has taken full control of an ice-class bulker previously jointly owned with Donsoshipping of Sweden.
  • Dung admits bribes
    Ex-Vinalines chairman Duong Chi Dung has admitted paying bribes to try to avoid prosecution for fraud.
  • Bigger than banks
    Today's global fleet is worth $659.607bn which makes the industry worth two thirds more than the world's largest public company ICBC.
  • Trio braced for fines
    Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to dish out fines to car carrier operators including two of the country's big three shipowners for breach of antitrust rules.
  • Tanker attack thwarted
    The Iranian navy has said its ships have foiled a major pirate attack on a domestic tanker in the Indian Ocean.
  • Collision clip appears
    A short clip claiming to show the tracks of the LNG carrier and containership involved in a collision off Singapore last week has appeared on YouTube.
  • Triyards branches out
    Singapore's Triyards has clinched work on two cruiseships as it diversifies from offshore and oil and gas projects.
  • Apollo backs Rokke
    US private equity heavyweight Apollo Management has thrown its weight behind Kristian Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.
  • Callista buys Deilmann
    Munich-based Callista Group is eyeing growth for cruise operator Peter Deilmann after taking over the company.
  • Five more for Samsung
    Samsung Heavy Industries has clinched its second huge order for large containerships in the space of two months.
  • Shipping fears over ore
    Public meetings have begun over a Canadian iron ore shipping plan which some residents fear could result in accidents.
  • New dawn for Bourgas?
    Bulgarian shipyard Bourgas is to relaunch under the name Barabel, with sacked workers offered a return.
  • Wartsila spurns Rolls Royce
    Rolls Royce has confirmed that it has approached Wartsila about a potential takeover deal, but the talks came to nothing.
  • Kristina sells up
    Bankrupt Finnish operator Kristina Cruises has sold its only ship and sacked 147 workers.
  • PSA volumes inch up
    Singapore's PSA International handled over 61.8mteu at its terminal facilities around the world last year.
  • EPD to expand Houston
    Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) has unveiled a second expansion of its LPG export terminal on the Houston Ship Channel.
  • APL plots overhaul
    APL appears to have joined the growing list of carriers that have recognised the importance of adapting to the changing needs of today's market.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Air cargo shows slight growth in November
    According to IATA, the strongest performing region was the Middle East, where carriers reported a 16.5-percent improvement. In addition, Asia-Pacific carriers, who account for some 40 percent of the market, reported 4.9-percent growth.
  • Omnitek: Diesel-to-natural gas conversions on the rise
  • ACP, contractors still far apart over Canal costs
    Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), which is led by Spanish construction firm Sacyr, issued a statement early Wednesday saying it would provide $100 million to keep construction going if the ACP advances it $400 million.
  • LaHood named co-chair of BAF
  • UPS expands Canadian healthcare campus
  • ATA: Lawmakers need to improve highway safety
  • AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of Boeing freighter
  • TNT Express wins contract with Gibson
  • Gold Star Line ends Australia service
  • Port CEOs make football wager
  • Executive moves
  • El Salvador Customs faces growing pains with new inspection system
    Glitches with a new computer system used by the Central American country's customs to process trade and confusion surrounding new vehicle and cargo X-ray machines deployed at land border checkpoints is causing delays in imports and exports.
  • APL to reorganize along 'functional' lines
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen hit with cease and desist order
    The carrier said Thursday it has received a draft cease and desist order and a draft surcharge order from the Japanese Fair Trade Commission indicating it, as one of several companies in the ro/ro industry, has been involved in unfair trade practices.
  • Canada building highway to Arctic Ocean
  • Suez Canal picks firms to create development plan
  • Men plead guilty to trafficking narwhal tusks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2014
  • Prices soft in northern Europe, mixed in South
    Bunker prices were soft in Istanbul.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah, soft in Africa
    Avails good in Durban.
  • OW listing moves a step closer
    OW Bunker aquired by Altor in 2007.
  • Castrol deepens tech-led investments
    Market wants technological solutions.
  • Engine makers' merger deal is off
    Rolls-Royce and Wartsila confirm end to talks.
  • Investigations resume for illegal bunkering case
    Court revokes bail for 35 accused.
  • Asian prices relatively flat
    Tight avails in Hong Kong, Tokyo Bay.
  • Monitoring technologies could save shipping millions of dollars
    Real-time fuel monitoring will help cut emissions.
  • US LNG facility could be used for bunkering
    Developments 'on track', says builder.
  • Nigeria moves ahead with bunkering plans
    Bunker licenses being issued this month.
  • BIMCO: Regulatory cost burden bad for shipping
    Environmental regulatory requirements impose significant costs on shipping, says president.
  • Class joins port to develop index for eco-friendly ships
    Korean Register and Busan Port Authority sign cooperation agreement.

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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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