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January 13, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Kaohsiung port's 2013 box volume rises 1.6pc to 9.94m TEU
  • Deluge of new box ship capacity in 2014 to widen supply-demand gap
  • MOL boosts intra-Asia network with new Shekou call, feeder service
  • ZIM renews Paraguay services in new barge service connection
  • CCNI introduce feeder to maximise Asia-Mexico-WCSA coverage
  • Sankyu to provide AFR services for cargo shipments to Japan
  • Lacklustre year end for the container shipping charter market
  • Further fears may delay regulatory approval to launch P3 in April
  • Wal-Mart recalls tainted locally-supplied donkey meat in China
  • Delta Maritime ships large lifeboats Greece to Norway
  • AAR deliver 900 ULDs to Vietnam Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation
  • Ruslan AN-124-100 transports olympic torch on relay for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
  • Evergreen EAGLE closes down ground-handling services as parent company hits tarmac

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chinese New Year gives a fillip to Asia-Europe box rates
  • Coastal shipping set to get incentive boost
  • Emerald Maritime bets on India to drive growth in bulk cargo movement
  • Euronav to acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers
  • KPI Association set to encompass whole maritime sector
  • Moore Stephens says 2015 should see return of healthy shipping industry
  • Quick Take
  • Safmarine kicks off the New Year with another award
  • SOLAS, MARPOL amendments enter into force on Jan. 1
  • Natural rubber imports up 46 pc despite higher duty
  • Soyameal exports dip 8 pc in Dec.
  • US becomes top buyer of Indian seafood
  • Cabinet approves conversion of Kandla Port's leasehold land to freehold
  • ICTT berths its second-largest mother vessel
  • Railways handles 4.7 pc more freight during April-Dec. 2013
  • eBRC success should prompt govt to go for complete EDI in ex-im transactions, says Fieo President
  • Export target of $ 325 bn achievable, says Commerce Ministry
  • Exports up, imports show negative growth in Dec.
  • Forex reserves drop to $ 293.11 bn
  • Hike in import duty on refined edible oils approved
  • INR ends better at 61.91against dollar
  • Virender Uppal takes charge as AEPC Chairman
  • A2SEA signs contract to install 97 turbines in German part of the North Sea
  • Almajdouie Logistics handles first shipment through Saudi Arabianport

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tata Steel and SNCF expand cooperation
  • Grand Port Maritime du Havre: Bekanntmachung
  • Safmarine kicks off new year with award
  • Swiss watchdog fines airlines over freight cartel
  • UPS opens new healthcare facility in Ontario, Canada
  • Efforts to optimise railway safety are successful
  • European Union to spearhead counter-piracy efforts in 2014
  • Menlo Worldwide introduces pick-to-light carts technology
  • Lex Autolease joins Van Excellence as new industry partner
  • Modest cargo volume increase in November
  • Sievert Handel Transporte concentrates activities in...
  • Swissport appoints senior vice-president cargo operations
  • New Danish transport award for whole industry
  • ABC takes over fifth B747-8F
  • Nils Wolf & Associates starts up in project logistics sector

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • DNV GL Oil and Gas has new CEO
  • Crowley orders MAN B&W ME-GI engines for ConRo duo
  • Electric Boat gets Ohio replacement award
  • USCG warns on tank sampling dangers
  • Moore Stephens sees brighter shipping fortunes by 2015
  • NNS gets carrier contract mod

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Judge sides with Port of Vancouver in Tesoro-Savage EPA case
  • Port Metro Vancouver building pair of new harbor patrol vessels
  • Coast Guard medevacs crewman from cargo ship off Washington coast
  • New commissioners sworn-in on Anacortes port board
  • Trucking group names Osiecki head of legislative affairs efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • OSG settles rejection claims
    Agreement with Deutsche Bank Securities to settle general unsecured claims worth $42.8m
  • Deutsche Bank hire Stoltenberg
    NordLB man fills Bedranowsky's shoes
  • CMA CGM confirms links to order for eight post-panamax boxships
    Bookings placed by leasing companies affiliated to two Chinese banks
  • Arista seeks new equity from over-the-counter offering
    Portuguese dry bulk firm remains tight-lipped about expansion plans
  • Contship Italia reports 20% growth in Mediterranean terminals' throughput
    Tangier is the star performer, having recovered from previous years' unrest
  • Panama expansion means tough times to continue for the panamax fleet
    Widening waterway only reinforces the trend towards bigger boxships
  • VLCC spot market earnings plummet
    The 2013 spike ends as daily rates fall more than $5,000 every 24 hours
  • Continuing US ban on crude exports disappoints tanker owners
    There is no sign that restrictions will lift any time soon, says Cowen
  • TMT crew repatriated from Tyne
    Coastguard pledges to detain the woodchip carrier until it tackles its deficiencies
  • Cancellation beckons for Alpha Gas LNG carrier at STX
    Fate of start-up's two-ship order at troubled Korean yard is now unclear
  • Vantage Drilling linked to STX cancellation
    New York owner announced last year that work had halted on a drillship order
  • Enterprise expands Houston liquefied petroleum gas export terminal
    Strong demand creates international opportunities for US cargoes
  • Danaos plans to unload damaged Hanjin Italy
    Collision with LNG carrier occurred when 10,100 teu boxship was almost full
  • BG Freight feedership sails from London Gateway to Teesport
    Northeast UK port has pledged to expand its shortsea links
  • Rolls-Royce takeover talks with Wärtsilä end without a deal
    Buying Finnish ship enginemaker would have boosted UK firm's marine business
  • Growing your own
    Bean counters move training from the category of 'investment' to that of 'costs'
  • Jones Act may hold the key to OSG renaissance
    Continuing interest in bonds and equity, despite Chapter 11
  • Greek-owned fleet tops $100bn in value
    Country ahead of Japan and China in terms of market worth, says valuer
  • Cruiseship pairing not viable in Arctic waters, warns Clia
    Industry association cites insufficient customer demand and operational risks

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Strong start for US box flows
    US container imports are predicted to rise this month and continue to build on last year's performance, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)
  • Skuld warns tanker owners over Libya
    Norwegian protection and indemnity insurer Skuld has urged its members involved in the Libyan oil trade not to venture into ports or other areas where they could put themselves in confrontation with the Libyan security forces
  • Jakarta closes ranks on Canberra boat returns
    Indonesian army chief General Moeldoko has retracted comments that he agreed to the Australian Navy forcing boatloads of migrants back to Indonesian waters, as tensions between both nations over maritime borders escalate
  • New MyFerryLink ruling due in February
    The UK's Competition Commission has said it intends to publish a fresh opinion before the end of February on the legitimacy of its opposition to Eurotunnel's involvement in the Dover Strait ferry trade via new ferry company MyFerryLink
  • SNCM seafarers end nine-day strike
    French ferry operators SNCM and Compagnie Méridionale de Navigation have resumed sailings between the French mainland and Corsica after seafarers voted to end their nine-day strike
  • Chinese embassy urges release of detained vessels
    China's embassy in Indonesia yesterday urged the Indonesian government to release vessels detained at ports in Southeast Sulawesi province
  • 'K' Line, NYK, WWL face Japanese fines
    'K' Line, NYK Line and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics each face a $33M fine by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission over non-competitive behaviour in their vehicle shipping businesses
  • Mermaid orders to be fruitful by 2017
    CIMB sees no immediate gratification to Mermaid Maritime's recent order of two tender rigs and one dive support vessel worth an aggregate of $436M
  • China's iron ore imports from Australia up
    Iron ore imports to China from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 24.2M tonnes in December 2013, a 19.8% year-on-year increase
  • Cargo ship towed to safety
    All nine seafarers of general cargo ship Van Trang 07 are confirmed safe after the ship lost its propeller and drifted off Quang Ngai in central Vietnam
  • China 2013 coal imports rise to 330M tonnes
    China's coal imports hit a record high in 2013, jumping 13.4% year on year to 330M tonnes, a customs report said today
  • FPSO drifts, halts works at a Thai oilfield
    The drifting of FPSO Rubicon Vantage, which damaged a production riser, has halted oil production at Bualuang Oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand
  • BDI struggles in new year
    The Baltic Dry Index has been limping along since the new year began, as Australian and Brazilian miners remain largely out of action
  • Newbuilding, S&P activity up from 2012
    The ongoing depreciation of the Japanese yen and improving investor sentiment towards the shipping market created more buying interest and pushed up asset prices last year, said Greek broker Intermodal in its latest weekly report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2014
  • Sluggish Demand to Challenge Asia-Europe Ship Lines
  • XPO Eyes 'Next China' as Intermodal Traffic Grows
  • Chennai Port Container Terminal Hits Roadblock
  • PSA International's Throughput Rises

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • The magic of ME-GI
    A winner has been declared in the race to equip a pair of Crowley Maritime's ro-ro containerships (con-ros) with dual-fuel engines.
  • Poised to plummet
    The sudden decline in freight rates will likely take a toll on the shares of bulker owners that are listed in the Big Apple, a leading equity analyst warned clients Friday.
  • No sale
    Active Shipping & Management of Singapore claims it has not parted ways with one of its capesize bulkers despite reports to the contrary.
  • Cargill tied to buy
    Cargill has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Active Shipping & Management of Singapore.
  • OSG agrees to DB claims
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has struck settlement deal with Deutsche Bank to recognise $43m in claims over rejected tanker charters.
  • Minoan eyes fundraiser
    Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is lining up a fresh equity issue to help shore up its balance sheet.
  • India extends Iran permits
    India has extended its acceptance of Iranian insurance for tankers importing oil for another six months.
  • Stoltenberg joins DB
    Deutsche Bank has recruited Klaus Stoltenberg from NORD/LB to head up its shipping division.
  • Macduff wins one
    Scottish owner Inverlussa Marine Services has ordered a new workboat from Macduff Shipyards.
  • Capes in 'freefall'
    Sentiment, seasonality and politics all combined to haul down capesize rates by a quarter on Friday.
  • Ceyhan to ship more
    Turkey's key Mediterranean tanker terminal of Ceyhan is to start shipping northern Iraqi crude this month.
  • Russians in for Sietas
    Russia's Pella Shipyard has made a concrete offer for bankrupt German shipbuilder JJ Sietas, local media said.
  • Blackrock boosts holding
    Blackrock has expanded its strong position in US shipowner Matson.
  • TMT crew fly home
    The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has paid for 11 crew on the abandoned Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) bulk carrier Donald Duckling to return to the Philippines.
  • CSIC orders soar
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has seen 2013 orders jump by 134%.
  • Recovery comes closer
    Herbjorn Hansson says a recovery in the suezmax market is edging closer following a strong start to the year.
  • Crewman severs foot
    A crewman has been airlifted from a small offshore supply vessel in the US Gulf of Mexico after severing his foot.
  • Ro-pax out of action
    The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is taking a ro-pax out of service after it sustained storm damage.
  • Ban sees bulkers held
    A minimum of 10 Chinese bulkers have been prevented from leaving Indonesian ports two days before a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals is set to come into force, it is claimed.
  • Atlantic sells another
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has sold another of its ageing anchor handling tug supply vessels.
  • Coscol creeps up
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has edged up its cargo volumes in 2013.
  • Cargill capes included
    Scorpio Bulkers' latest swoop included three capesize resales from Cargill, brokers say.
  • Bulker crew burned
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted two seriously burned crewmen from a Pacific Basin bulker.
  • Greek spending spikes
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • STX loses $700m order
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has suffered another blow after seeing a $700m drillship contract torn up.
  • Ferry probe extended
    The UK's competition commission (CC) hopes to make a new decision on Eurotunnel's purchase of three ro-paxes from SeaFrance by the end of April.
  • Captain found hanged
    The captain of a Russian cargoship has been found hanged in a UK port.
  • Letting off steam
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Nanjing Tanker admits defeat
    State-run Nanjing Tanker will delist from the Shanghai stock exchange early this year after racking up four years of losses.
  • Cargill profit up 36%
    Cargill, the world's largest agricultural trader, has reported a 36% year-on-year improvement in second quarter net profit.
  • Disposals boost Ezra
    Ezra Holdings has posted an 11% rise in first quarter net income helped by gains from the disposal of assets.
  • Crewman search halted
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended the search for a crew member missing from a Princess Cruises vessel off Hawaii.
  • Alpha set to stay in LNG
    Alpha Tanker & Freighters plans to continue in the LNG sector contrary to talk currently sweeping the market.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Chile port strikes bite fruit trade
    Strikes have stopped operations at some ports in Chile near the beginning of the country's winter fruit export season.
  • BIMCO: Positive shipping outlook for 2014
    The global economy's steady improvement is creating a better outlook for shipping, and as demand rises and fleet expansion cools off, market fundamentals are expected to improve across the board, according to BIMCO.
  • Industry groups respond to Trade Promotion Authority
    The bill, which was introduced Thursday by House and Senate finance committee chairmen, would speed up consideration of trade agreements brought to Congress by the president.
  • YRC reviewing options after union rejection of contract
  • Contractor raises specter of 3-year delay for Panama Canal expansion
    The Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo said that switching to another contractor to complete the $3.2 billion installation of a new set of locks to handle bigger ships at the Panama Canal would delay the project.
  • CTS: Prospects for container volume recovery 'quite encouraging'
  • Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda
  • Hanjin ending North Atlantic service
  • Hyundai starts NA intermodal webpage
  • Kuehne + Nagel, Airbus extend partnership
  • Canaries calls increase at London Container Terminal
  • Smart Warehousing distribution center coming to Kansas City
  • New report examines trucking IT landscape
  • This week's GRIs
  • Executive moves
  • Commerce wants U.S. exporters to 'Look South'
  • Spot market freight rates respond to winter storms
  • Great Lakes limestone trade up slightly in 2013

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 10, 2014
  • Fuel prices soften in Vancouver
    Avails were still tight in Cartagena on Friday.
  • FLNG market 'poised' for growth within next six years
    Investments within the next six years will amount to roughly $64.4 billion, predicts report.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • DNV GL supports push towards LNG fuel use in US
    'US has tremendous natural gas resources, especially from unconventional sources', says firm.
  • LNG to 'dominate' container market in 10 years, says Wartsila
    'Conventional fuels are on the way out because they pollute too much', says Wartsila official.
  • Fujairah prices stick to upward path
    Prices were flat in Suez.
  • European bunker prices soft
    Low demand in Istanbul.
  • Gibraltar bunkering plan runs into opposition
    Developing the Detatched Mole 'is the worst of all scenarios', claims environmental group.
  • Competitive desulphurisation method under development
    A lower unit cost over refinery methods achieved in trials.
  • Engen expands operations in Mauritius
    Engen Petroleum has started supplying 180 cSt product in Port Louis.
  • Nigeria: Suppliers will have to disclose the source of their fuel
    Nigerian Navy will have to approve each bunker operation.
  • New LNG terminal to be constructed in Finland
    Facility will 'further enhance' acceptance of LNG as a marine fuel, says Wartsila.
  • Asian prices end week sluggish
    Tight supplies seen at most ports.
  • New appointment in Kaliningrad
    Dan-Bunkering's rep office has new administrator.
  • Chinese tanker operator delists as losses continue
    Nanjing Tanker Corporation blames 'sluggish market and high operating costs'.
  • Offshore firm buys magnetic propulsion system
    System expected to bring 'significant' bunker savings.
  • Book review: An Introduction to LNG Bunkering
    Industry expert Nigel Draffin tackles the issues surrounding the new marine fuel.
  • Offshore operator takes delivery of fuel efficient PSV
    Vessel has been built by a Chinese shipyard.

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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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