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January 15, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Intramar delivers baby formula from New Zealand to Shanghai
  • China CSCL gains self-developed 10,000-TEU vessel
  • Shandong takes lead in launching e-visa pilot program for seagoing ships
  • China surpasses US as world's biggest trading country in 2013
  • Lianyungang port opens new port area
  • U.S. retail box imports forecast to rise 2.8pc in 2013 to 16.3m TEU
  • NCHO Marine accepts cargo for CIS, Afghanistan via south Iran
  • Idle fleet swells with 40 over-panamax ships idle at year-end
  • Japan expected to fine NYK, 'K' Line, WWL for price fixing
  • Cambodian union faces law suits, strikers return at gun point
  • Xi'an launches scheduled freighter service to Incheon
  • Swiss competition body fines Cathay, SIA for cartel dealings
  • Lufthansa Cargo hikes capacity utilisation to 69.9pc in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Bahri Line loads heavy transformers at Mumbai Port
  • CaroTrans & MOLAX LINE team up for ocean services between US & Northern Asia
  • CSG division charters bulk carriers from affiliate
  • DGX enhances ocean services to Latin America
  • Evergreen Line charters ten 14,000-TEU vessels
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • Gautam Chatterjee impressed by Seafarers' Home in Kandla
  • HMM signs charter contract for six 10,000-TEU vessels
  • Maersk Line, APL & OOCL initiate new cooperation on existing Far East-Indian Subcontinent services
  • ZIM renews operations in Paraguay
  • Export incentives likely for sectors ineligible for EU sops
  • Antwerp Port Authority leads the way in sustainable logistics
  • JNPT outshines at Major Ports' cultural competition
  • Madras HC halts container terminal project at Chennai Port
  • Mundra Port not affected by Gujarat HC order on closing units in APSEZ
  • Shipping Minister gets Cabinet nod on pending issues, including conversion of Kandla Port land
  • Vasan sends first train from Ennore Port's new railway siding on its way
  • Freight boosts Railways' total revenue earnings by 13.34 pc in April-Dec.
  • Borg Energy to invest in various projects in India
  • Industrial output shrinks by 2.1 pc in Nov.

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • U.S. Coast Guard warns mariners about marijuana use
  • Tugboat loses control of barge, sinks
  • January 14, 2014 N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France
  • Wärtsilä X72 passes another milestone
  • New dry dock boosts Hendry ship repair capacity
  • JHSV 3 completes Acceptance Trials
  • Bouchard ATB program moves forward at VT Halter Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Construction project shutting down Port of Bellingham public pier
  • Port of Vancouver teams with WSU for new executive training program
  • Sheida Sahandy to take helm of Puget Sound Partnership
  • Colleen McAleer sworn-in as Port of Port Angeles Commissioner
  • Diana Shipping borrows $18 million to purchase pair of Panamax vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Stena Bulk takes back operation and management for LNG carriers
    Firm delegated responsibility to a spin-off company but has reconsidered that approach
  • OSG will save $30m a year from cutting its international workforce
    Bankruptcy court will rule next month on proposed outsourcing to V.Ships
  • MacAndrews gains a stake in Bilbao logistics firm
    Acquisition makes CMA CGM shortsea player the dominant shareholder
  • Aframaxes and suezmaxes are in the money
    Smaller tankers make remarkable earnings as daily rates slip for very large crude carriers
  • Lunde takes ship management job
    Banker stays busy after stepping down at DVB
  • Containerisation International moves offices
    Leading box shipping publication is off to a new City of London base
  • US west coast ports prepare for ILWU negotiations
    Suez replaces Panama Canal as threat to Los Angeles and Long Beach container traffic
  • Maersk, APL and OOCL announce new Asia-India tie-up
    Carriers to deploy a total of 18 vessels on three services, with an average weekly capacity of 17,500 teu
  • Euronav equity issue raises $50m
    Money will support the takeover of Maersk's VLCC fleet
  • Maritime Maisie salvors still battling fire as refuge requests go unanswered
    Japan coastguard turns away chemical tanker ablaze since a collision two weeks ago
  • MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets
    Talks under way with Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management
  • December record Chinese oil imports give VLCC owners cause for cheer
    But January daily earnings fall as the country's imports slow
  • Woodside agrees Pluto LNG supply deal with Japan
    First shipment leaves Australia in April under three-year contract with Chubu Electric
  • HMM will sell all its Shinhan Financial Group shares
    Debt-laden South Korean carrier plans new disposal to boost cashflows
  • Chan announces Teekay Tankers retirement
    Chief executive steps down this summer after 18 years with the company
  • Brussels lifts its ban on shipping Iranian oil
    Six-month suspension starts next week as Tehran curbs its nuclear programme
  • Nordea drops Eitzen Chemical loans
    Agent bank offloads one of three credit facilities

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • Diamond S settles OSG claims
    Wilbur Ross-linked Diamond S has agreed to sharply reduce its charter-rejection claims against bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group
  • Chan to exit Teekay Tankers
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Bruce Chan, effective 20 June
  • OSG to lay off 210 employees
    Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group plans to lay off almost all of the shore-side staff in its international tanker division
  • Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel
    French English Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries has placed an order worth a reported €270 million ($369M) with STX France for the construction of a new vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • APL, Maersk and OOCL to co-operate on services
    APL, Maersk and OOCL will team to provide three weekly sailings on three existing Far East-Indian subcontinent services, starting in February
  • Moody's says BW Group's bond buy back is credit positive
    Moody's Investors Service, the US-based credit ratings agency, said that the BW Group tender offer on its $500M senior secured bond is credit positive
  • HMM to sell stake in Shinhan Financial Group
    South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it would sell 2,084,344 shares it holds in compatriot banking group Shinhan Financial Group
  • BW Group starts to buy back notes due in 2017
    BW Group, the diversified Singapore-based shipping and offshore services group, said it had commenced buying back an issue of notes that carry a 6.625% coupon and that are due to mature in 2017
  • Detained Chinese vessels left Indonesia before ban
    Chinese vessels detained at South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, left the port before 12 January, the due date of Indonesia's ban on raw ore export, according to China's largest maritime social website
  • Chubu to buy gas from Woodside LNG
    Woodside Petroleum today announced it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co.
  • MOL Australia awards GAC three-year contract
    Gulf Agency Company (GAC) Australia, announced it has signed off on an exclusive three-year contract to provide Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) port and ship agency services across Australia
  • New head of shipping named at Deutsche Bank
    Deutsche Bank has closed the leadership gap in its ship finance division following the departure of Ralf Bedranowsky in mid-2013r
  • Ferry passengers still stranded in Philippines
    A total of 167 passengers and 12 vessels remain stranded at Philippine ports today due to rough seas caused by a low pressure area off the southern part of the country
  • G6 Alliance cancels two more Asia-Europe loops
    The G6 Alliance has cancelled two Asia-Europe sailings in response to seasonal changes in market demand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • US House Leader Aims to Bring Surface Bill to Floor by August Recess
  • US Legislator: Action Soon on Cargo Preference
  • Delivery Key to International E-Commerce Growth
  • US Beef Exports Set Record in November
  • Container Rate Indexes Run in Contracts, But Crawl in Futures Trading
  • Shippers Can Expect More Volatility in Trans-Pacific
  • China's Export Mix Shifts to Higher-End Goods
  • Welch: Teamsters Didn't Vote to 'Place Themselves Out of a Job'

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • LPG steals the spotlight
    A leading equity analyst has initiated research coverage of four publicly-traded operators that are poised to cash in on what he believes to be one of shipping's hottest sectors.
  • All eyes on Indonesia
    Indonesian naval forces appear to be intensifying patrols in response to a ban on the export of unprocessed minerals.
  • OSG plots demo deal
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is looking to offload one of its oldest aframax tankers.
  • Berge Bulk goes Greek
    Berge Bulk of Singapore has signed a one-year contract for a Greek-owned capesize bulker, brokers say.
  • Marad boss clears hurdle
    A US Senate panel has given its nod to the nomination of Chip Jaenichen to lead the US Maritime Administration (Marad) on a permanent basis.
  • Crewboat trio rescued
    Three crewmen managed to escape from a windfarm support vessel before it sank in flames in the North Sea.
  • Rem board revolts
    Rem Offshore directors have failed to back a potential $37m offer for its remaining shares by CEO and owner Age Remoy over price.
  • Iranian sanctions easing
    The European Union is to suspend Iranian sanctions on 20 January following last November's landmark agreement.
  • Opec output edges up
    Opec output edged up in December to 29.72m barrels per day (bpd).
  • Diana fixes and finances
    Diana Shipping has found a taker for one of its panamax newbuildings under construction in China.
  • Tanker under tow
    A powerless Hellespont tanker has been taken under tow off the west coast of Ireland.
  • STX seals ferry deal
    Brittany Ferries has confirmed a EUR 270m ($369m) order for the world's largest LNG-powered passengership at STX France.
  • Ro-pax capsizes off Jakarta
    No casualties have been reported after the sinking of a ro-pax in the port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia.
  • HMM eyes more sales
    Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to offload its stake in a compatriot financial services company as part of its efforts to boost liquidity.
  • Mundra in the clear
    India's port of Mundra is still working normally despite a court ordering operator Adani Group to shut down 12 of its units there.
  • Three seized from ro-ro
    West African pirates have taken three hostages from a ro-ro after an attack off Equatorial Guinea.
  • Moody's lauds BW move
    BW Group's offer to buy back some bonds could save the company as much as $33m per year, according to Moody's.
  • Trio team for India
    Container lines APL, Maersk and OOCL are teaming up with five other owners on Asia to India business.
  • Kayne lifts KNOT stake
    Kayne Anderson has strengthened its holding in KNOT Offshore Partners after taking a bundle of extra units worth around $10m.
  • Skov gets busier
    Danish shipowner Clipper Group has added two new directors to its board, including Hafnia Tankers CEO Mikael Skov.
  • LSC sell off continues
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has sold another multipurpose (MPP) ship as it accelerates plans to focus on the handysize segment.
  • Drummond's downer
    A ban on Drummond's shipments from Colombia will haul down steam coal exports from the country by around one third, Reuters reports.
  • No let up in attacks
    Waters around Indonesia have seen a surge of robbery incidents in the first two weeks of 2014 latest figures show.
  • Euronav seals round one
    Euronav has completed the first of two equity issues which will finance the $1bn takeover of the Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet.
  • G6 chops two
    The G6 Alliance of boxship lines has cut capacity further on Asia to Europe trades.
  • OSG wielding axe
    OSG looks likely to make most of its international management team redundant as it brings in V.Ships to handle its overseas fleet.
  • Tallink crew to strike
    Tallink crews are threatening strike action in a dispute over pay.
  • CMRE set to raise $100m
    Greek shipowner Costamare looks set to raise at least $100m from its latest fund raising exercise unveiled on Monday.
  • Chan heads for exit
    Teekay's spin-off Teekay Tankers is looking for a new chief executive, the company disclosed last night.
  • Ezra eyes spin-off
    Ezra Holdings is considering spinning off its subsea services division EMAC AMC, the company has disclosed.
  • US ports eye good start
    Import volumes at the major US container ports are expected to grow 4.8% in January, a leading trade body has forecast.
  • GASS loses glow
    A leading Wall Street analyst has downgraded shares of Greece's StealthGas based on a bet that it's going to be outshined by the likes of Dorian LPG and other operators that intend to pursue New York listings.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Canadian firm buying stake in TraPac Terminals
    MOL is planning to sell a 49-percent interest in its TraPac terminal subsidiary to a Canadian company, Brookfield Asset Management.
  • ModusLink moves contact center support to the cloud
  • Manufacturing up, retail down in Q4
  • Senators: Crude transport by rail needs review
    "The recent series of explosions and accidents involving oil trains demands an investigation and review of our current safety practices and regulations," Senators John Rocekfeller and Ron Wyden said.
  • Terex chooses Amber Road
  • Florida governor pledges $138 million for ports
  • ILA members reject contract in Baltimore
    ILA members approved a national master contract that covers containerized cargo last April. But negotiations over local issues and handling of breakbulk cargo continued in some ports, including Baltimore.
  • Senate committee OKs Maritime Administrator
  • Carriers cooperate on Far East-India services
    CMA CGM, Maersk, APL, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, Hamburg Süd and Regional Container Lines will cooperate on services between the Far East and Indian subcontinent starting next month.
  • Nation needs improved infrastructure, says Caterpillar president
  • With crack repaired, MSC Monterey en route to Boston
    Reederei NSB, the owner of the containership MSC Monterey, said repairs on its cracked deck and hull have been completed.
  • SDV reinforces its Benelux network by acquiring EDT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2014
  • IFO prices flat in Fujairah and Suez
    Mixed price movements in South Africa.
  • Prices lack direction in European markets
    Soft demand in Gibraltar.
  • Low-density fuel oil cargoes being diverted to Singapore
    Fujairah prices soar as low-density fuel oil avails tighten.
  • World's 'largest LNG fuelled ferry' to be in operation in 2017
    Brittany Ferries to sign construction contract on Tuesday.
  • EU to lift ban on Iranian oil cargoes
    Temporary move follows agreement on Islamic republic's nuclear development.
  • Cruise line back-tracks on 'ECA port decision'
    Carnival Cruise Lines to return to US port having earlier blamed ECA regulations for its departure.
  • Asian IFO prices hold steady
    MGO prices have weakened at most ports.
  • China: Small-scale LNG carriers to serve inland market
    LNG bunkering seen as spur to regional demand.
  • Germany's 'first' LNG-fuelled ferry will enter service next year
    Newbuilding on track for delivery in April 2015, according to shipyard.
  • Nigeria: No 'special levies' for ship bunkering sector
    'Bunkering will not be constrained by government.'
  • Hong Kong sulphur cap regulations drafted
    New ruling to take effect from April 1.
  • Evergreen further reduces operating costs
    Orders 10 vessels that are 'fully equipped' with fuel saving technology.

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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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