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January 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line sets up affiliate dedicated to intra-America trades
  • Second national Sino-Laos Mengkang checkpoint opens for service
  • 'Dismal market' has Hanjin exit CKYH's north Atlantic service
  • China fails to reach official annual export targets in 2013
  • Sichuan Nanchong port on Jialing River starts operation
  • Xiamen port navigation channel phase 3 project passes inspection
  • Xi'an-Kazakhstan Railway destinations increased
  • Mainland-Taiwan cold chain cooperation project opens at Xiamen
  • Guangzhou Sunshine handles cranes shipment China to Indonesia
  • Singapore world's No.2 port after handling 32.6m TEU in 2013
  • Egypt to choose winning bid to build Suez Canal logistics hub
  • 14 boxes on CMA CGM ship are swept overboard off France
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX combine transpacific LCL networks
  • Colombo port's 2013 box throughput rises 2.8pc to 4.3m TEU
  • PSA's global box volume grows 2.9pc in 2013 to 62m TEU
  • Hanjin Shipping to stop offering direct Asia-Black Sea service
  • Overcapacity to stay despite record scrapings as deliveries surge
  • DGX boosts services to Latin America
  • Air cargo continues moderate recovery with Middle East taking the lead: IATA
  • Shippers' buying power curtailed by growth in price of air cargo transportation services: report
  • Lufthansa Cargo's B777F lands in Mumbai on 1st Asia flight

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 13, 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
  • Former US transport secretary LaHood joins BAF
  • Pacific National Coal signs new rail haulage agreement
  • Steve Gunning appointed to IAG management committee
  • New American marks a good take-off in cargo business
  • ITX Cargo establishes new partnerships in Scandinavia
  • CSX customers invest over USD 3 billion in 2013
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000 teu vessels
  • Kieserling hives off EKB and takes over A. Hegeler
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Fourth Moscow airport project takes off
  • Clifford to lead Iata in Asia-Pacific
  • Big order for Scania in UK
  • VW to build new logistics centre in Poland
  • From Lübeck to GLS
  • Moore Stephens: shipping industry improving in 2015
  • Stansted airport to leave regulation scheme
  • IRU promotes sustainable development transport goal
  • Mourning John Barnett

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Signet Maritime invests $7.2 million in shipyard upgrades
  • OSG to outsource management of international fleet
  • Costa Concordia tow away set for June
  • Yantai CIMC Raffles books jack-up orders
  • Wind farm win for L-3 SAM
  • Damen starts fitting out STV for Oman
  • Imtech Marine to supply systems for LNG fueled ferry
  • ICS paper looks at lessons learned on piracy
  • Rowan drillships to be fitted with Nautronix systems
  • USNS Fall River christened at Austal USA

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Pacific International Lines to begin Port of Seattle calls
  • Totem Ocean Trailer Express making executive-level changes
  • Evergreen Oks charter deals for ten new container vessels
  • Carriers boosting service on Far East/India routes
  • G6 Alliance members announce cancellation of two sailings

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Costamare and York Capital increase their boxship orders to nine
    Partners book two more containerships from Hanjin Subic
  • Nakilat and MAN Diesel retrofit Q-Max vessels to use gas
    Conversion will enable carriers to run their engines off their cargoes
  • Baltic Trading exercises ultramax options
    Tonnage will be delivered next year
  • OSG hands non-Jones Act vessels to V.Ships
    Separation of international and domestic business could signal formal split
  • Evergreen Line confirms charter contracts for 10 14,000 teu vessels
    Update: Costamare books five vessels at Samsung Heavy Industries at $116m each
  • Teekay Offshore seeks to tap Norwegian bond market
    Firm's quarterly filings point to nearly $2bn long-term debt
  • Indonesia's mineral export ban hits supramax bulk market
    Move to protect domestic processing has halted shipments of nickel and bauxite
  • The readers' choice
    P3 alliance leads the field in the five most-read Lloyd's List stories of 2013
  • GasLog launches master limited partnership
    Shipowner has begun a fundraising drive to support its new vehicle
  • Secondhand demand reduces tonnage sold for scrapping
    Rates are buoyant as Indian subcontinent breakers stock up on ships
  • China approves domestic LNG shipping operations
    Demand in fledgling market is 'very limited'
  • Ageing VLCC finds new life as a storage unit
    Sale for oil storage offers alternative to scrapping
  • G6 cancels two more February sailings
    Alliance cuts capacity to reflect lower volumes during Chinese new year
  • Geden Lines sells suezmax Hero for $50m
    Price reflects continued improvement in tanker asset values
  • Forecasts point to 3% increase in inbound US box volumes last year
    Global Port Tracker sees a more positive outlook from improved economic growth
  • Asia-Europe 2013 box volumes look likely to beat 2012
    Container Trades Statistics figures show November up nearly 4% on-year at 12.7m teu
  • Reality bites the capesize market
    Brokers say the fundamentals have improved despite seasonal storms

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Baltic Trading exercises Ultramax options
    NYSE-listed Baltic Trading has exercised options for two additional fuel-efficient Ultramax newbuilds as it continues to grow its fleet
  • Wärtsilä's shares rise over Rolls-Royce offer
    The share price of Finland's engine maker soared more than 11% yesterday when it became public that Britain's Rolls-Royce had made an offer to buy Wärtsilä
  • GasLog green-lights MLP IPO
    NYSE-listed GasLog is moving ahead with plans to spin off a portion of its fleet into a separately listed master limited partnership (MLP)
  • OSG streamlines international operations
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to outsource technical management of its international-flag tanker fleet to V.Ships and to heighten its focus on pooling
  • Container shipping volumes fell 4.7% in November
    The volume of seaborne container trade fell by 4.72% to 10.38M teu in November from the previous month, figures gathered by UK-based consultancy Container Trades Statistics (CTS) reveal
  • Transfennica steps up capacity
    European shortsea carrier Transfennica is expanding its north European continent/Iberia con-ro service following significant volume gains last year
  • BW Offshore wins FPSO Polvo contract extension
    BW Offshore, the Oslo-listed unit in the Singapore-based BW Group, has signed an agreement with HRT Participações em Petróleo (HRT), the Brazilian oil company, for a one-year extension to the lease and operation of the FPSO Polvo
  • Insurers fear Concordia's final voyage
    Two years after the Costa Concordia made its fateful journey, the question of where the vessel should be broken up has yet to be decided
  • Bullishness pervades shipbreaking markets
    Shipbreaking markets turned bullish last week amid a stabilising political situation in Bangladesh, rising steel prices, a dearth of available ships and the upcoming Lunar New Year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Asian Exports on Growth Track, But Risks Remain
  • Customs Awaits New Chief, Many Initiatives
  • Contship Italia's Container Traffic Surges Nearly 20 Percent
  • Teamsters Employees Approve UPS Freight Contract
  • Hanjin to Drop Trans-Atlantic Service
  • Hapag-Lloyd Close to CSAV Takeover
  • NVOCCs See Future Growth in Latin America
  • P3 to Change Global Maritime Landscape

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • When there's smoke...
    A long-range-one (LR1) products tanker controlled by Enterprises Shipping & Trading of Greece has landed on the US Coast Guard's (USCG's) latest list of port detentions.
  • Prime pounces
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have tipped Prime Marine Management as the buyer of two long-range-one products tankers that are among the first to change hands in 2014.
  • Augustea tied to buy
    Augustea Atlantica appears to be picking up the pace of a campaign to expand its fleet of bulkers.
  • Cashing in on the crash
    Deutsche Bank is urging investors to accumulate shares of well capitalised companies with exposure to the dry-bulk market on the back of a sell-off fuelled by the seasonal dip in freight rates.
  • Capes crash again
    Capesize rates tumbled for a second successive session today with over one fifth being shaved off quoted earnings.
  • Dof Subsea bags more
    Norway's Dof Subsea has clinched fresh contracts worth around NOK 150m ($24.5m).
  • Bulker held over pay
    A German bulker spent 24 days under detention in Canada over crew wages.
  • TOO eyes more bonds
    Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) has launched yet another fundraiser on the Norwegian bond market.
  • Costamare chasing cash
    Costamare has unveiled plans for its second preferred stock issue in under 12 months at the same time as confirming a huge containership order to meet a contract with Evergreen.
  • Scorpio gets Active
    Scorpio Tankers has expanded its chartered LR2 fleet with the addition of an Active Shipping vessel, brokers say.
  • OSG brings in V.Ships
    Restructuring owner Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is handing its international fleet over to V.Ships for technical management.
  • Nakilat starts engine upgrade
    Qatari shipowner Nakilat and its Q-ship LNG charterers Qatargas and Rasgas have finally opted to go ahead with a long mooted engine modification that will allow one of their Q-Max vessels to burn LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil.
  • BALT pulls the trigger
    Baltic Trading has taken its recent spending on new tonnage past the $250m mark after exercising options for a pair of ultramax newbuildings in China.
  • ASR sale scrapped
    Belgium's court of appeal has torn up a deal that saw a consortium take over Antwerp Ship Repair (ASR) last year.
  • ODC thinks big
    Oman Drydock Company (ODC) has called 2013 its "strongest year" since beginning operations in Duqm in 2011.
  • BW in bond buy-back
    Singapore-based BW Group is offering a premium to some bondholders who agree to early redemption.
  • Dead cow mystery solved?
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has been accused of dumping dead cattle at sea after corpses started washing up on Danish and Swedish beaches.
  • GasLog sets MLP rolling
    GasLog is ready to spin-off a master limited partnership (MLP) vehicle more than a year after the plan first came to light.
  • Tanker loses power
    The Irish coast guard has begun an operation to assist a Hellespont tanker after it lost power off the west coast on Sunday.
  • Precious scraps oldie
    Khalid Hashim has continued fleet renewal efforts at Precious Shipping with the disposal of its oldest vessel.
  • Hercules hits Maersk boxship
    A Maersk vessel lost 33 containers during a run-in with winter storm Hercules last week.
  • Later but cheaper
    Icelandic line Eimskip has suffered a further delay to a Chinese boxship newbuilding, but has knocked the price down again.
  • More for Pipavav
    India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering has clinched another government contract for a coast guard vessel.
  • VLCC scrapping spikes
    A jump in the disposal of VLCCs have taken crude tanker scrapping to a 10-year high.
  • Hanjin seeks bond backing
    Hanjin Shipping looks set to become the second Korean shipowner to apply for a government-backed scheme to refinance debt.
  • Coscol back in black
    Chinese owner Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has made a return to profit for 2013, despite a fall in revenue.
  • Goldman set to sell
    Goldman Sachs has registered to sell a $56.37m slice of Teekay Offshore Partners.
  • HRT extends BWO deal
    BW Offshore has secured a contract extension for one of its FPSOs.
  • Western Marine adds ferry
    Bangladesh's Western Marine has clinched a New Zealand government contract for a new ferry, angering domestic yards.
  • Evergreen takes 10 more
    Evergreen has continued its expansion effort with the charter of 10 more large containerships.
  • Kouan wins duo
    Chinese owner Guangdong Shuangtai has returned to its favourite shipyard for two more ro-pax newbuildings.
  • Bulker crewman hurt
    A US Coast Guard (USCG) aircrew has taken an injured Star Bulk Carriers crewman from a vessel off Washington.
  • Indo export ban in place
    An Indonesian law banning the export of unprocessed minerals, specifically nickel ore and bauxite, took effect Sunday.
  • Swiber set to vote
    Swiber Holdings has called an EGM for shareholders to vote on the proposed disposal of its stake in Kreuz Holdings.
  • Collision in Channel
    Two ships collided in the English Channel early on Saturday morning, but fortunately there were no casualties.
  • VTG confirms order cull
    Vantage Drilling has confirmed that Sigma Drilling has terminated a drillship newbuilding contract at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Freight shipments up 1.2% from October to November
  • Employees vote to ratify UPS Freight contract
    Nearly 70 percent of Teamsters came out to cast the in-person vote over the weekend, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The new master agreement covers 13,000 UPS Freight employees.
  • G6 cancels some Asia-Europe sailings
    Members of the G6 Alliance today announced the cancellation of two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand.
  • Evergreen will charter 10 14,000-TEU ships
    The Taiwanese carrier said it had signed charter agreements with both Costamare and Shoei Kisen Kaisha for each to provide, on charter, five 14,000-TEU containerships to be delivered during 2016 and 2017, respectively.
  • Leung named Hong Kong commissioner for U.S. trade
  • Qatar Airways expands cold-chain capabilities
  • International airports see November freight growth
    The growth in freight traffic was primarily fueled by the international market, up by 5.4 percent in November, while the domestic market remained sluggish at -1 percent, according to Airports Council International.
  • Europe-wide bank freeze rule could benefit shipping firms
  • Man engines will power Crowley's Puerto Rico ships
  • Menlo's 'Pick to Light Carts' improve order productivity

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 13, 2014
  • Indonesia releases detained Chinese bulkers
    Indonesian authorities say incompletion of paperwork caused delays.
  • Fuel management system helps firm cut costs
    Firm reported fuel savings of 4.5%, when under ballast, and 3% when loaded.
  • Chinese JV to develop energy-saving propulsion systems
    Ship-design firm to invest roughly $4 million towards research, and development.
  • Endofa says first year turnover reached $235 million
    Bunker supplier and trader says loss of $500,000 'satisfactory' for first year of operation.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Cape Town distillate prices fall by just under $10 per tonne.
  • European prices start week on soft note
    Prices down in Istanbul.
  • Qatari firm to convert carrier to run on LNG
    Q-Max: 'World's first' low-speed marine diesel engine to be converted.
  • MPA says December bunker sales were highest for 18 months
    Bunker calls up month-on-month.
  • Sentek buys tanker
    VLCC buy reportedly for storage purposes.
  • New UK storage terminal on track
    Base for fuel tanks completed, says company.
  • Singapore's top suppliers listed by MPA
    BP Singapore has been named as the hub's largest bunker supplier by volume for the 10th year running year.
  • UK backs marine tech
    But with less cash than last year.
  • Norwegian firm expands presence in emissions abatement market
    Move aimed at strengthening position in NOx reduction segment.
  • Players 'optimistic' as merger talks continue
    'Weak freight rates and high bunker costs' are driving consolidation in container sector.
  • Asian prices start week without direction
    Meanwhile, offices in Tokyo Bay were closed for a holiday.
  • US owner selects MAN Diesel for engines
    Investment is 'significant' for the firm, says chairman and CEO of Crowley.
  • South Korea backs ships powered by electricity
    Ships able to cut operating costs by some 90%, says report.
  • Energy supplier to adopt LNG-powered fleet
    Firm to start tests on engine prototype.

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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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