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BRIEFS
January 17, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • HK port up 5.4pc in December to 1.96 million TEU, Singapore up 5.3pc
  • OOCL increases Asia-New Zealand freight rate US$300/TEU from April
  • LA December boxes up 11.09pc to 494,761 TEU, but full-year off 2.59pc
  • Ship operating expenses fall on tighter cost control: Moore Stephens
  • Eimskip's 2 new reefer ships again delayed so China yard cuts price
  • Panama Canal expansion cost overruns threaten work stoppage
  • Port of Ningbo container volume up 7pc to 16.77 million TEU in 2013
  • Fujian ports container volume up 8.9pc to 11.68 million TEU in 2013
  • Shanghai, Taiwan port authorities signs memorandum of cooperation
  • Cosco Pacific volume up 10pc in 2013, but Singapore shop slips 14.9pc
  • Asia-east coast South America rates rise 118pc from October-November
  • Northern China's largest single reefer warehouse up and running
  • Panama Canal expansion stands to reduce demand for panamax ships
  • Growing protectionism curtails trade, reduces transport demand: WTO
  • China's HCNA signs US$120 million deal for 35pc of Cargolux
  • China Southern-Thai cargo flights to Lahore via Bangkok from Wuhan
  • A380 carriers win as India mulls open skies to smaller centres
  • Failure to address air cargo security in Argentina leads to high costs

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • 2013-end sees increase in number of idle boxships
  • Gujarat Junction 2014 Conference & Awards at Radisson Kandla tomorrow
  • ICS identifies lessons from Somali piracy
  • MOL forming strategic alliance with Brookfield to expand box terminal business
  • Basmati exports to Iran show handsome gains
  • Marine products exports to rise 23 pc in FY14
  • Ambuja Cement opens first fully automatic terminal in Mangalore
  • Gujarat HC order has not impacted Mundra Port operations, says Barclays
  • Port project delinked from Posco's Odisha steel plant plan
  • CWCNSL's Nhava Sheva CFS continues on the growth path
  • AgriMin for revival of pulses exports
  • INR softens further on increased dollar demand
  • NTPC signs MoU with GSI to set up power project in Chhattisgarh

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kick-off of multimodal Europe-Turkey service
  • Kuehne + Nagel to manage logistics for House of Switzerland
  • FMC requests more information from G6
  • Tiaca wants to ensure flow of world trade
  • United Cargo appoints four regional managers
  • Globaltrans continues rail transport for Metalloinvest
  • Ceva Logistics transporting bobsleds and skeletons
  • APL, Maersk and OOCL to cooperate
  • Daimler to invest in Spanish van plant
  • New MD for environmental affairs at Long Beach
  • Emirates to double Dublin service
  • Drewry: big carriers reduce north-south options
  • DB Schenker flies tramcars from China to Turkey
  • Robert Kukla widens circle of partners
  • Canute expands fleet
  • Wenn zwei verlieren...
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches new premium products
  • CCNR president chosen

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • Vigor to build EBDG-designed tank barge
  • Cathelco systems protect new generation cruise ships
  • American Club offers IMSBC Code e-learning module
  • GasLog buys three BG Group LNG tankers
  • Damen Shipyards Sharjah holds opening ceremony
  • Kirby orders ATB

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • Port of Grays Harbor delivers positive numbers for 2013
  • US rail freight traffic count runs to negative side for week
  • NYK Holding Europe buys Kazakhstan car terminal company
  • Port of Olympia taps Knight as Marine Terminal director
  • Mitsui teaming with Brookfield to expand box terminal business

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • US criticises cruise lines' poor record in reporting onboard crimes
    Government body says many firms fail to maintain video surveillance
  • Law firm fights to free Seaman Guard Ohio crew
    Ince & Co demands 'neutral forum' to hear the case of 35 men detained without trial in India
  • Pirate attacks hit six-year low
    Drop reflects fall in raids off east Africa by Somalia-based gangs, says IMB
  • Dutch owners demand the right to use private maritime security companies
    Government must act quickly, says former minister Netelenbos
  • Cosco predicts full-year profit for 2013
    State giant scraps 41 elderly vessels to tap Beijing demolition subsidies
  • GasLog fundraiser upsized on high demand
    LNG owner set to scoop more than $200m to help fund three BG vessels
  • Hong Kong government to mandate low-sulphur fuel switch in 2015
    First Asian port to regulate vessel emissions
  • Further rises forecast for US Gulf product tanker loadings
    Refineries continue to produce surplus cargoes of oil products
  • CSBC lands new 1,800 teu boxship orders
    Hydra and Syra book a vessel each at Taiwan yard for $25m apiece
  • Woodside's latest Pluto deal opens spot cargo opportunities
    Three-year contract with Chubu Electric could create seven LNG shipments a year
  • Panama Canal board backs management in construction row
    Pledge of 'full support' comes as consortium deadline for halting work draws closer
  • MST orders two flex bulkers from China
    Bank and direct investors back order for vessels that load both dry and liquid cargoes
  • Los Angeles remains the top US box port
    But Long Beach closes the gap with double-digit annual growth
  • MOL to book a one-time $200m gain from Brookfield terminal stake sale
    Partnership with Canada asset manager could lead to acquisitions in high-growth markets
  • MOL's solo status clouds G6 plans
    FMC's Lidinsky raises questions about TSA membership
  • GasLog buys three BG gas carriers in $468m deal
    Livanos firm manages LNG ships to be chartered back to UK energy group
  • Euronav sells VLCC for conversion as it eyes offshore expansion
    Move is prompted by a wider strategy to improve understanding of a lucrative sector
  • CSSC JHI warns of second consecutive annual loss
    Shanghai-listed unit landed fewer orders placed at weaker prices last year
  • KDIC sells DSME shares
    South Korean government-owned insurer confirms $36m disposal
  • Greek tax grab sours shipowners' mood
    Industry had agreed to pay double tonnage taxes on a voluntary basis

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • Turkish tanker detained after Channel pollution
    A Turkish products tanker has been diverted to the French port of Dunkirk on suspicion of having deliberately caused pollution in the English Channel
  • GasLog upsizes public offering
    NYSE-listed GasLog has priced a public offering and private placement that will fund the purchase of three LNG carriers from the BG Group
  • Lauritzen sells three shuttle tankers
    J Lauritzen, the privately-owned Danish shipping group that sold its 10-strong product tanker fleet in October, says it has accepted an offer to sell its fleet of three shuttle tankers to Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers of Norway
  • Stena Bulk takes back LNG carriers from specialist unit
    Stena Bulk, part of the privately owned Stena group of companies in Sweden, says it has taken back technical management and commercial operation of its three LNG carriers from Stena LNG, a unit set up especially to run the vessels
  • SDV expands Africa breakbulk business
    French freight forwarding company SDV, a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group, is diversifying into dry cargo handling with the takeover of Belgian forwarder EDT
  • CSCL, UASC and PIL to co-run Seattle service
    Seattle Port's Terminal 30 will be added as a call to Pacific International Lines' new Asia Pacific Northwest Service, in partnership with China Shipping Container Lines' and United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC's) existing joint service
  • 2014 starts with hike in KG insolvencies
    Early January saw another spate of insolvencies of German KG vessels, with a concentration in the tanker and multipurpose sectors
  • Australia denies navy shot at migrants
    The Australian government today denied claims the navy fired at a boat of migrants seeking asylum in Australia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • Colombo Port Throughput Rises
  • Marad Chief: US-Flag Carriers at 'Tipping Point'
  • FMCSA to Use 'Quick Strike' Techniques to Target Unsafe Truckers
  • Panama Canal Looks to Dispel 'Myths' About Expansion
  • CSX Plans to Expand Ohio Intermodal Hub
  • YRC Worldwide to Revise Contract Proposal
  • P3, G6 to Spark Change in Trans-Atlantic Trade
  • US DOT Chief: Corporate Tax Reform Will Boost Transport Funding
  • CSX's Profit Dropped in Fourth Quarter

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • KEX secures option
    Kirby Corporation of the US has secured an option to construct a second articulated tug-barge (ATB), TradeWinds has learned.
  • GOGL oils bond press
    Golden Ocean is getting ready to turn to the bond market for the money it needs to maintain the pace of a campaign to expand its fleet of bulkers.
  • Kirby spreads the wealth
    A shipbuilder based in Seattle, Washington has been identified as the second US yard that is cashing in on Kirby Corporation's order for an articulated tug-barge (ATB).
  • Stella deal for Tsakos
    Tsakos Shipping & Trading of Greece has found period employment for one of its two capesize bulkers.
  • And the winner is...
    Gunderson Marine has emerged as one of two US shipyards that are cashing in on Kirby Corporation's $80m order for an articulated tug-barge (ATB).
  • Two more for CSBC
    Taiwan's China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) has received its second order of the year for a pair of 1,800-teu containerships.
  • GasLog grabs more
    GasLog is almost $180m to the good after upsizing a fund-raiser which is supporting a triple sale-and-leaseback deal.
  • "JL fleet fits like a glove"
    Knutsen NYK Offshore bought J Lauritzen's shuttle tanker fleet as the three vessels are a good fit for the Norwegian owner's existing platform and came at the right price, Trygve Seglem says.
  • NITC grows despite sanctions
    National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) is well placed to take advantage of a suspension of sanctions next week, according to analyst IHS Maritime.
  • Second US tug lost
    A second tug has sunk off the US east coast in bad weather this week.
  • Cosco to shed 41 ships
    China Cosco Holdings has identified 41 vessels it wants to scrap in 2014 following its recent order binge.
  • Platou pair cautious
    A return to profitability for most shipping markets this year does not come without risk, RS Platou warns.
  • Pallas in expansion mode
    Swedish owner Pallas is boosting its fleet with the addition of a vessel on a 16 month charter.
  • Hargreave hikes holding
    British investment firm Hargreave Hale has boosted its interest in ACM Shipping just a few days after GFI sold its shares in the shipbroker.
  • Turkish tanker probed
    French authorities are investigating a Turkish tanker after detecting pollution off Le Havre.
  • Cosco meets its target
    China Cosco Holdings looks to have avoided delisting from the Shanghai stock exchange after forecasting a likely profit from 2013.
  • Petredec lifts Bahri
    Saudi Arabian shipowner Bahri has booked another big jump in profit thanks to its holding in fast growing LPG owner Petredec.
  • CSSC yard in profit warning
    CSSC Jiangnan Heavy Industry has issued a profit warning just weeks after waving farewell to a top executive.
  • Chowgule stuck in red
    Indian bulker owner Chowgule Steamships remained in the red over the first nine months as costs rose.
  • MOL makes port profit
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has teamed up with a Canadian fund to expand its box terminal business.
  • GasLog swoop in focus
    GasLog's swoop for three LNG carriers from long-term business partner BG has received a mixed welcome from analysts at DNB Markets.
  • JPMorgan buy spurs Frontline
    Shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline are on the rise today after JPMorgan Asset Management lifted its holding in the tanker owner.
  • Crew rescued from ice
    Most of a Russian crew has been airlifted from a cargoship trapped in ice in Sakhalin Bay since last month.
  • Ktistakis escapes jail
    Former fugitive Greek bulker owner Lucas Ktistakis will have to pay back more than $1.5m after pleading guilty to tax evasion in the US.
  • K Line wins India deal
    K Line has secured another consecutive voyage charter (CVC) deal from India's JSW Group.
  • Raffles snares drillship
    China's Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore has won an order for up to four drillships from Norway.
  • FPSO set for scrap
    An FPSO working off Malaysia is set to be decommissioned under a contract won by a Singapore-listed company.
  • North in Libya warning
    The North of England P&I Association has advised tanker owners which ports to avoid in Libya that are controlled by rebels.
  • Ultrapetrol secures funds
    Ultrapetrol has secured funding for two offshore newbuildings on order in China from Dutch finance house NIBC.
  • Ezion wins $94m contract
    Ezion Holdings has won a deal worth $94m to provide a service rig to a Southeast Asia-based national oil firm.
  • Kirby inks ATB
    Kirby Corporation of the US has inked a contract to construct an articulated tug-barge (ATB).
  • GLOG readies fundraisers
    Shares of GasLog tanked in afterhours trading Wednesday after announcing plans to tap the capital markets for some of the cash it needs to seal the acquisition of three LNG carriers.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • CBSA system upgrade forces changes for carriers, service providers
  • Foxx says greater safety needed for crude-by-rail transport
  • Dynamar says Shanghai freight index has increased price volatility
    The 20 largest container shipping companies lost an aggregate of $1.3 billion between 2008 and 2012 according to Dynamar, which attributes this increased volatility to the creation of the Shanghai Containerised (Export) Freight Index.
  • Panama Canal management receives vote of confidence
    The project is 72-percent complete, and officials insist they will finish the project, either with the current contractor or another one, if issues regarding payment of cost overruns cannot be resolved.
  • MOL says TraPac deal just 'first step' in alliance with Brookfield
    The Japanese shipping company said the alliance will "organically connect TraPac's expertise in top-level terminal operation with Toronto-based Brookfield's knowledge of the infrastructure business in North/South America, Australia and Europe."
  • CSX ends 2013 with $12 billion in revenue
    "Supported by the strength of an expanding economy, we delivered 6-percent volume growth in the quarter, despite another sharp decline in coal," stated Michael Ward, the carrier's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • Kirby orders new barge from Greenbrier's Gunderson shipyard
  • Cathay Pacific, Dragonair see cargo decline in December
  • Record-setting shipments at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon
  • Omnibus bill includes funds to advance navigation projects
  • Del Monte chooses Port of Dunkirk
  • Executive moves
  • FMC asks for more information from G6
  • PIL to call Seattle

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2014
  • Dynamic Oil hires new bunker trader
    Jacky Yen brings 'hands-on experience and local knowledge'.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Good avails in South Africa.
  • Prices firming across Europe
    Crude oil prices have been climbing.
  • EU could provide more cash for shipping
    Funds could follow the introduction of tougher ECA sulphur limits.
  • Voting opens in elections for IBIA Board
    Four seats are up for selection.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall
    Fewer cargoes from United States and Venezuela.
  • Russian energy giant sees bunker sales climb
    Rosneft has been at the heart of a dispute over the role of oil majors in the country's bunker sector.
  • Singapore: Alliance Oil Trading in liquidation
    Decision was made at a general meeting on January 7.
  • Asian IFO prices show little movement
    Avails easing in Hong Kong.
  • French firm upbeat on Singapore LNG prospects
    'There will be a need for more small to medium scale LNG carriers and bunker ships to support the LNG industry.'
  • More shipowners replacing propellors for greater savings
    Device claims to cut bunker consumption by 5%.
  • LNG fuelled ships will need fresh bunkering strategies
    'Shipowners will have to bunker more often when using LNG.'

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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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