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BRIEFS
January 16, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Germany's Hapag-Lloyd said to be nearing merger with Chile's CSAV
  • OOCL, APL join Maersk, CMA CGM in Far East-subcontinent loops
  • G6 Alliance to void two more Asia-Europe services over winter months
  • MOL to sell 49pc of terminals in LA-Long Beach, Oakland, Jacksonville
  • Evergreen to charter 10 more 14,000 TEU newbuildings through 2017
  • China's express delivery parcel volume increases 60pc in 2013
  • Hong Kong's Li & Fung starts factory safety compliance consultancy
  • Guangdong's shipping industry value second largest in China
  • Potential engine fire risk forces GM to recall 370,000 trucks
  • India's output shrinks 2pc as quarterly GDP grows near 5pc
  • US bipartisan fast-track trade bill still faces opposition
  • Dreamliner grounded after battery smokes up at Tokyo Narita airport
  • Korean Air code-shares with Aurora Airlines on Incheon-Sakhalin route
  • Swiss fine 11 airlines US$12 million for operating cargo cartels
  • Synergy gains pre-delivery financing from Aviation Finance Co for 9th A330

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • Advantages of bigger shipping line alliances seen outweighing the disadvantages
  • Petronet to receive LNG supplies from Australia in 2015-16
  • Shipping, transport & trade will benefit from EU debt recovery proposal
  • Edible oil imports likely to fall after hike in duty
  • Growth in exports not sufficient, says Fieo President
  • SGS International handles Ashok Leyland's first-ever car export
  • Transworld Terminals' CFS facilities at Mundra awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • INR turns marginally weak against the dollar
  • China becomes world's largest trading nation in 2013

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GB Railfreight lands Sibelco contract
  • SDV opens new healthcare platform in Portugal
  • Major reshuffle in EU co-funding programmes
  • SBB Cargo lands new contract from major retail chain
  • Aeroflot takes full commercial control of Rossiya
  • Boeing's first firm order for 2014 from hometown airline
  • DHL becomes Cirque du Soleil's logistics partner
  • Contship Italia Group records double-digit growth
  • Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles grows in 2013
  • FedEx Express opens new locations in Brazil
  • FedEx Express opens new locations in Brazil
  • Dunkirk reports record container volumes in 2013
  • Six road deaths since New Year in Northern Ireland
  • Fresh blood for Damco in France
  • United cancels historic transpacific route
  • Kewill reinforces sales team

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • Piracy levels at six-year low
  • Vard wins DSCV order
  • Singapore yanks two bunker supplier licenses
  • EB gets $15 million more for sub base work
  • NAO takes delivery of all six Blue Ship PSVs
  • Yara acquires SCR system producer

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • OSG nets small gain in November
    Cash balance at the end of November was $582m, up from $581m at end October
  • Market forces no longer determine freight rates
    Drewry says carrier behaviour, not supply and demand, dictates prices and profits
  • FMC stops the clock on G6 expansion plans
    Washington wants more information from six box lines in repeat of P3 regulatory delay
  • J. Lauritzen exits shuttle tankers to focus on dry bulk and gas
    Sale to Knutsen NYK Offshore supports Danish firm's strategic objectives
  • France debates legalising private maritime security firms
    National Assembly set to discuss transport minister's Bill next month
  • Top box lines accumulate losses of $1.3bn in five years
    Net profits only achieved in 2008 and 2010, says Dynamar
  • CSAV signs up to Inttra
    Chile carrier makes the e-commerce provider its preferred platform for customers
  • Nakilat adjusts to change
    Created to carry Qatar's vast gas reserves, the firm is repositioning in a shifting market
  • Cross-Mediterranean aframax earnings rise $29,000 in a day
    Spot rates hit record levels as tonnage list stays tight
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV move closer to an agreement
    Parties have yet to agree a binding merger but could sign an MOU within days
  • Transpacific box rates rally 10%
    Spot prices remain well below corresponding levels a year ago
  • Mission to Seafarers shake-up puts resources where they are most needed
    Charity is cutting costs and improving efficiency and regional autonomy
  • Hong Kong reports 4% drop in annual container throughput
    Port loses ground as Shenzhen looks set to become the world's third-largest box port
  • VLCC earnings find a floor after going into freefall
    January is on course to be the lowest month for fixtures since last March
  • Brittany Ferries says Oui to LNG
    French ferry orders gas-powered newbuilding and converts two ferries to run off gas
  • KDB-led creditors to bail out STX Group holding firm
    Rescue proposal includes a $658m debt-to-equity swaps
  • Cosco Pacific reports 10% annual growth in box throughput
    Terminals in Bohai Rim, the Yangtze River Delta and overseas perform well
  • Masters and owners face increased risk of civil penalties for casualties
    Courts' forensic approach highlights the need for care when gathering evidence from crew
  • Better supply-demand balance boosts prospects for dry bulk this year
    But beyond 2014 owners face overcapacity as vessel deliveries rise and scrapping slows
  • Correction: MOL to sell 49% of its US terminal assets
    OOIL sold its North America port business to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
  • Titan Petrochemical resolves Grand China Logistics legal dispute
    GCL drops its case, ending row over Quanzhou shipyard

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • FMC delays G6 expansion
    US regulators will require more information from the G6 alliance before they approve the liner operators' expansion scheme
  • Portuscale suspends return of Lisboa
    Fledgling Portuguese cruise company Portuscale Cruises has suspended the entry into service of one of its four vessels after running into unexpected problems in the course of refitting it
  • South Korean car exports to the United States hit new high
    South Korean vehicle exports to the United States hit a new record high in 2013, as US consumers increased their appetite for South Korean makes
  • Update: Brittany Ferries orders LNG vessel
    Brittany Ferries has placed a €270M ($369M) order with STX France for the construction of a vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • American Shipping Company follow-up offer not fully subscribed
    A rights issue of American Shipping Company, the Oslo listed owner of Jones Act product tankers, was not subscribed in full
  • Piracy attacks fall 11% worldwide in 2013
    Piracy attacks fell 11% in 2013, with 264 cases reported worldwide compared with 297 the previous year, according to the IMB's latest report
  • STX Corporation accepts business normalisation plan
    Cash-strapped chaebol STX Corporation has accepted a business normalisation plan in exchange for more funding from creditor banks
  • DNV GL urges retrofitting for LNG bunkering
    Classification society DNV GL said today it is advising clients to design ships that can be retrofitted for LNG bunkering
  • Ro-pax capsizes at Indonesian port
    The ro-pax ferry BJL I capsized at Tanjung Priok port in north Jakarta yesterday, Indonesian port authorities said
  • Four mariners missing off Philippines
    Four crew members are still missing after barter trade vessel Bounty Ferry sank off Simanayo Island in Sulu, southern Philippines
  • 'Strained' talks ahead after warning strike on Tallink ferries
    Talks to solve a pay dispute at Tallink Group ferries, the listed Estonian cruise ferry company, will be "strained", a company official said after a warning strike on Monday, according to the Estonian Seafarers' Union, EMSA
  • Ningbo port handled 496M tonnes in 2013
    China's Ningbo port handled 496M tonnes in 2013, recording a new high of throughput, up by 9
  • CSSC-JNHI forecast surge in losses for 2013
    Shanghai-listed CSSC-JNHI forecast today that its losses surged 124% year-on-year to 170M yuan ($28M) in 2013 on shrinking new orders and narrower gross profit margins

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • TPM 2014 to Spotlight Top Container Shipping Trends
  • Could Fresh Research Make US Driver Work Rules More 'Flexible'?
  • FMC Asks for More Information From G6 Alliance
  • Seven Container Lines to Cooperate on Intra-Asia Service
  • FMCSA Chief Warns US Shippers: Don't Delay Drivers
  • Shippers Cite US-Flag Challenges
  • PIL to Begin Calling at Port of Seattle
  • Asian Airlines Benefit From Freight Boost
  • US Omnibus Bill Could Help Shippers Move Cargo Faster
  • NJ Legislators Vote to Repeal NY-NJ Port Fee
  • Rapid Trade Growth Could Overwhelm Latin American Infrastructure
  • Luxembourg Sells Cargolux Stake for $120 Million
  • Piracy Falls to Six-Year Low on Dwindling Somali Threat

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • GasLog targets LNG trio
    GasLog of Monaco has inked a contract to acquire three LNG carriers from BG Group affiliate Methane Services Ltd (MSL) for approximately $468m.
  • Meadway in the money
    Greek owner Meadway Shipping has secured period work for one of its panamax bulkers at above the present spot market level.
  • Euronav in conversion sale
    Euronav has sold off its oldest VLCC for conversion only weeks after completing the purchase of 15 tankers from Maersk.
  • Med fixtures fire Aframaxes
    A surge in fixture activity in the Mediterranean Sea has ignited aframax tanker spot rates.
  • NAO eyes Q1 debut
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is looking to list in New York in the first quarter.
  • Seglem in JL fleet swoop
    J Lauritzen has completed its second fleet sale in four months after disposing of its shuttle tanker business to Knutsen NYK Offshore.
  • Second bulker held
    Another Intersee bulker has been detained over a breach of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
  • India wants shipping shifted
    India's coast guard has called for an international shipping corridor running close to its coast to be moved further out to sea as the threat of piracy diminishes.
  • Vard seals DSV order
    Vard has bagged an order for a diving support and construction vessel (DSV) from a mystery international company.
  • Vroon extends PSV deal
    Peterson Den Helder has extended its charter of a Vroon supply ship for another year.
  • Capitol completes IPO
    Capitol Nusantara is set to begin trading on the Indonesia Stock Exchange tomorrow after successfully completing an IPO.
  • STX Corp bailed out
    Creditors of troubled STX Corp have agreed a debt-for-equity swap to help restructure the Korean holding company.
  • Libya: no rebel oil sales
    All Libyan oil fields are reportedly under army control, preventing tanker loadings at ports held by eastern separatists.
  • AMSC comes up short
    American Shipping Company (AMSC) has failed to sell out its follow-on offering in Norway.
  • Klaveness adds four more
    Torvald Klaveness has doubled its order tally in China with the addition of four newbuildings and the potential for many more to come.
  • Eight for Transpetro
    Transpetro is investing BRL 1.4bn ($594m) in eight new tankers to be built in Brazil.
  • Piracy at six-year low
    Piracy has dropped to its lowest level for six years as the Somali threat recedes, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said on Wednesday.
  • Arson accused in court
    A man has appeared in a UK court charged with arson following a fire on a DFDS ro-ro on 28 December.
  • Petredec books six
    Petredec has ordered another six VLGCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries taking its tally at the shipbuilder to ten.
  • Tug sinks off US
    A tug has sunk off the US after it was hit by a big Atlantic swell.
  • Damen does Dutch deal
    Dutch owner Offshore Wind Services has ordered a newly designed fast crew boat from Damen.
  • TOO ups bond offering
    Teekay Offshore Partners has raised NOK 1bn ($165m) from an upsized bond issue in the Norwegian market.
  • Epic exercises options
    Epic Gas has moved quickly to exercise options for two more 11,000-cbm LPG carrier newbuildings in Japan.
  • Bunker licences pulled
    Singapore has cancelled the licences of two more bunker suppliers as it continues to crack down on illegal activities in the sector.
  • RIG eyes mega order
    Transocean is said to be looking to order up to five deepwater drillships as part of a $10bn spending spree over the next five years.
  • KLC files suit
    Korea Line Corp (KLC) has accused World Fuel Services of selling substandard bunker fuel that is believed to have caused the breakdown of a bulker it chartered from a third party more than five years ago.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • Analyst: Rail rates to increase
  • Catapult launches QMS Lite
  • NEWSFLASH: FMC asks for more information from G6
    The Federal Maritime Commission wants more information on the proposed expansion of the G6 vessel-sharing agreement (VSA).
  • 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.
  • Evergreen takes delivery of another 'L' ship, details orderbook
    Evergreen has taken delivery of an additional 8,508-TEU containership built at CSBC Corp.'s shipyard in Kaohsiung. The ship, Ever Lucid, will join one of the Taiwanese carrier's Far East - Europe strings.
  • CSAV to use INTTRA 'e-shipping' platform
  • TIACA urges caution on advance data for air cargo security
    Governments should wait to adopt further rules about the submission of advance data for air cargo security until ongoing pilot tests can be completed and harmonized global standards are agreed upon, TIACA's Douglas Brittin said.
  • Bill to end port fee passes New Jersey legislature
  • Oakland names CMA CGM exec as maritime director
    The hiring comes seven months after Christopher Lytle left the top job at the Port of Long Beach and took over as executive director with a mandate to restore the credibility of the city's port department.
  • LNG fueling station opens in Jacksonville
  • Executive moves
  • MarAd calls for U.S. fleet to carry more foreign commerce
  • Foxx appoints 10 members to FAA management group

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2014
  • Firm to unveil 'next generation' eco vessel
    Vessel's scrubber will 'eliminate 97% of all SOx emissions', says firm.
  • Bunker prices relatively steady in Fujairah and Suez
    Markets firming in South Africa.
  • Bunker prices sliding in European hubs
    Prices soften in hub ports.
  • Container line to establish Middle East LNG bunker station
    UASC has already ordered containerships designed for swift retrofitting to LNG dual-fuel engines.
  • Spanish port promoting LNG
    Barcelona Port Authority signs agreement to promote LNG.
  • 'Rigid sail technology' attracting growing interest
    Japan-based firm moves 'one step closer' to commercial production.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Avails tight in Hong Kong and Tokyo Bay.
  • US Navy to continue energy efficiency efforts
    Navy Secretary pushing ahead despite budget concerns.
  • IMO meeting to consider Annex VI fuel review
    ICS will once again ask MEPC to agree on getting study of low sulphur fuel availability underway.
  • New senior staff at Trumf Bunker
    Madsen has been working in the bunker sector.
  • Shipyard to develop hybrid energy system for vessels
    System to feature 'high capacity energy storage', says firm.
  • Two suppliers exit from Singapore bunker market
    Players found to be in breach of licensing agreement, says MPA.

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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
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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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