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January 21, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping orders world's biggest containership - 19,000 TEU
  • Long Beach tops LA growth in 2013 as MSC-CMA CGM port shift bites
  • US and EU ease Iran trade sanctions, but trade impact to be gradual
  • Hong Kong November re-exports up 3.6pc as domestic exports fall 10.4pc
  • Morgan Stanley downgrades Box Ships to Underweight from Equalweight
  • Somali piracy declines, but armed guards keep in check, says GoAGT
  • Petrochemicals manufacturer Borouge to build logistics centre in Tianjin
  • CSAV takes in 3rd 8,600 TEU reefer ship chartered from Zodiac
  • GAC Australia wins 3-year contract to provide agency services to MOL
  • France's SDV acquires Belgium's EDT to beef up Benelux network
  • Korean Register, Busan Port join on eco, business initiatives
  • Israel needs bigger ports for mega ships and avoid port congestion
  • Digital Ship to hold conference in Hamburg from February 5-6
  • Marine engineering meeting February 25 focuses on ship failure
  • Qatar to launch cool chain services for pharma and perishables
  • IAG Cargo ends GSS air cargo freighter leases after 12 years
  • Berlin Tegel and Schonefeld airports grow in 2013 despite slack market
  • All Nippon Airways installs accounting software from Lufthansa Systems

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Freight rates no longer determined by market fundamentals, says Drewry
  • Kalmar presents diesel-LNG reach stacker together with Global Service in Livorno
  • MOL makes service changes
  • NYK Group to acquire 100 pc ownership of car terminal operating co. in Kazakhstan
  • Gems & jewellery exports drop by 5.7 pc during Apr.-Nov.
  • MacAndrews becomes main shareholder in Spain's Progeco Bilbao
  • Port capacity enhancement target for FY14 to be achieved soon: Shipping Secy
  • Ravi Parmar takes additional charge as Chairman of Kandla Port Trust
  • Round-the-clock trade allowed via Wagah border
  • Govt provides sops for raw sugar exports
  • INR turns weak against dollar
  • National policy on LNG is needed, says Prof. K. V. Thomas
  • Panel clears PPP road projects worth INR 7,595.19 cr.
  • S. Korean power co. to invest $ 240 m in power project in Maharashtra
  • Quick Take

International Transport Journalweb site
  • IMS launches new train from Wolfurt to Rotterdam
  • Port of LA records decrease in container volumes in 2013
  • Norbert Dentressangle serving Makhteshim-Agan Industries
  • Another record-breaking year in Hong Kong
  • NS expanding rail facilities again
  • Korean Register and Busan port to explore polar shipping
  • FedEx Express expands in Canada
  • Study sheds light on long-haul truck driver health
  • IAG Cargo seals freight deal with Qatar Airways
  • GSF supports expiration of EU consortia exemption
  • New CEO of Euro-Leasing/MAN Rental
  • Brenntag opens new facility in Taiwan
  • ABC transports transmission technology to Sochi
  • Hopi augments vehicle fleet
  • Geglückter Börsenstart
  • Honorary title for Josefine Deiser from Eurotrans

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Top Ten Maritime Stories of 2013
  • Hybrid propulsion project gets EU funding
  • Siem dual fuel PSVs to have Parat boilers
  • Petrofac chooses Ulstein design for lay vessel
  • HHI cuts first steel for world's largest box ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Ports of Seattle/Tacoma file discussion pact with FMC
  • Grays Harbor Port Commission elects new officers for 2014
  • VT Halter Marine lays keel for articulated tug barge
  • Panama Canal Authority slams proposed work stoppage
  • Port group praises congress for appropriations act passage

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Israel Corp poised to announce Zim restructuring deal
    Container line will receive $200m of fresh capital from majority shareholder and plans to resume newbuilding programme
  • Boxships to plug reefer gap
    Conventional reefer fleet to more than halve as boxships grow in capacity
  • Armed guards thwart mothership pirate attack off Oman
    Attack illustrates continued threat in High Risk Area
  • Klaveness family make joint bid for Norwegian Car Carriers
    Klaveness Marine Holdings forms joint venture with JP Morgan to buy out car carrier tonnage provider
  • Carriers to extend voluntary low-sulphur switch in Hong Kong ahead of 2015 mandate
    Hong Kong shipping industry wants an ECA with South China
  • Shippers call for an end to EU consortia rules
    No special treatment needed for maritime industry, says Global Shippers' Forum
  • Cosco-linked bulker arrested in Singapore
    Fu Kang seized earlier Monday due to arbitration-related matters
  • Belships hands back product tanker to focus on dry bulk market
    Agrees long-term charter for Japanese supramax newbuilding
  • Indian breakers splash the cash
    Slow supply has buyers reaching for their wallets
  • Arcadia tanker rescues 117
    Another 12 missing in separate incident as Greece turns EU spotlight on immigration
  • Holding firm of STX Group enters "receivership by creditors"
    South Korean firm begins out-of-court corporate restructuring process
  • Marzooqah was boarded by Eritrean forces, not pirates
    EU Navfor confirms that the incident was not a Somali pirate hijacking
  • Panama Canal expansion work continues
    Threat of work suspension fails to halt progress as talks continue
  • Keppel Singmarine and GTT form LNG newbuilding partnership
    Companies seek to tap growing demand in Southeast Asia
  • BW LPG brings forward large gas carrier newbuildings deliveries
    Oslo-listed group adds two more options to be called next month
  • China Shipping Development plans to scrap seven ships
    Chinese state carrier to demolish five tankers and two bulkers
  • CSCL upgrades container newbuildings to 19,000 teu
    Chinese line tops world's record in containerships
  • Unconventional and unprotected
    Regulators are looking more closely at the offshore sector - and not before time

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Log carrier crew rescued
    All 24 Chinese crew members who abandoned a sinking bulker approximately 700km west of Guam have been rescued, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has confirmed
  • Klaveness and JP Morgan plan $90M bid for NCC
    The Norwegian shipping group Torvald Klaveness and the US investment bank JP Morgan plan to launch a voluntary cash offer to acquire Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC)
  • Eritrean forces boarded ship reported as pirated
    Eritrean forces have boarded ro-ro and cargo ship, Marzooqah, which was in territorial waters in an incident the crew initially reported as a pirate attack, Reuters news agency reported citing maritime officials on Sunday
  • Canal work slows but does not stop
    The consortium building the Panama Canal's third set of locks is working at reduced levels but has not completely halted construction as previously threatened
  • Braemar issues profit warning on US woes
    Braemar Shipping Services has issued a profit warning saying that slower than expected contract awards at US-based Braemar Casbarian is expected to result in group profits for the year 1 March to 28 February being modestly below management expectations
  • Tianjin Shihua Terminal expansion suspended
    Expansion of Tianjin Shihua crude oil terminal has been suspended according to an announcement issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) on 16 January
  • Golden Ocean sets conversion price for $200M bond issue
    Golden Ocean has raised the full amount of $200M in a private placement of five-year convertible bonds that are convertible to shares in the company at a price of $2.86 each
  • BW LPG fast-tracks VLGC deliveries
    BW LPG has fast-tracked the delivery of two of its six VLGCs currently under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Clean Marine secures contract with Hudong-Zhonghua
    Norway's Clean Marine has been selected by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) for two 38,000dwt chemical tankers being built for Stolt Tankers and NYK Stolt Tankers
  • Woodside sales up, profits down
    Australian LNG giant Woodside made $1.65M in revenue for 4Q13, a 23.2% increase from 3Q13, the company announced on 17 January
  • Bumi Armada may angle for Angola
    Malaysian FPSO operator Bumi Armada could clinch yet another FPSO contract, this time in Angola

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Seattle, Tacoma Seek Permission to Share Information
  • CSCL Upgrades Capacity of Mega-Ships on Order
  • FMCSA Targets Truckers With 'Patterns' of Safety Violations
  • LA-LB Container Volume Rose 7.6 Percent in December
  • Singapore Hubs Poised to Benefit From Growth in Asian Exports
  • India's Export Growth Hits Six-Month Low
  • Cathay Pacific Volume Falls as Capacity Rises

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Poten ponders VL moves
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG)'s decision to call in a commercial manager has created a wildcard in the VLCC market just as investors are showing an interest, Poten & Partners says.
  • NWS volumes soar
    Russian cargoship group North-Western Shipping (NWS) has posted a 29% year-on-year rise in cargo volumes.
  • Boxship hit by fire
    Containers have been taken from the hold of a boxship in the port of Miami after it reported a fire.
  • Modec takes Euronav VL
    Modec of Japan has bought a veteran VLCC sold by Euronav, brokers say.
  • ClassNK grows again
    Japanese classification society ClassNK added 20.5m gt of ships to its fleet in 2013.
  • Torm "fires starting gun"
    Torm is courting fresh investors in an effort backed by its shareholder banks, the shipowner's chairman says.
  • Klaveness seeks control of NOCC
    Norway's Klaveness group is teaming up with JP Morgan to launch a takeover offer for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC).
  • Bulker crewman missing
    US authorities are searching for a Ukrainian officer missing from a Greek bulker.
  • Sinking bulker abandoned
    A Chinese vessel has been abandoned by its crew as it takes on water off Guam.
  • Jobs to go at Zim?
    Israel's Zim is reportedly lining up voluntary redundancies and route closures as part of its debt deal with creditors.
  • Belships rings the changes
    Belships has taken on a third supramax newbuilding at Imabari on a day it exited the tanker market.
  • Marzooqah 'not hijacked'
    A Saudi Arabian ro-ro feared hijacked by Somali pirates on Saturday was instead arrested by Eritrean forces.
  • Maher joins Clarksons
    Clarksons has raided rival Arrow to hire its Asian chief Jonny Maher.
  • Shreyas grabs grain deal
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has won a breakthrough freight deal with Food Corporation of India (FCI).
  • Sungdong wins again
    Korea's Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has added up to six more bulkers to its orderbook.
  • Tonic for Torm?
    Torm shares were on the rise this morning after the tanker owner hinted at progress on a second restructuring effort.
  • CSCL grows giants
    China Shipping Container Lines has increased the size of the world's largest containership newbuildings as the construction of the first of the vessels begins at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Afai seals trio
    China's Afai Southern yard has won a ferry order from a domestic owner.
  • Yard workers burned
    Three shipbreakers have been seriously injured in a fire in Bangladesh.
  • Ship lost after smash
    A cargoship has sunk following a collision off the Philippines.
  • BW LPG eyes two more
    BW LPG is looking to add further VLGCs to its newbuilding programme in South Korea, it disclosed Monday.
  • Ezion taps bond market
    Ezion Holdings is looking to raise up to SGD50m ($40m) from a five-year bond issue, it has emerged.
  • Maisie seeks refuge
    Authorities in Japan and South Korea are being asked to provide a port of refuge for a chemical tanker ravaged by fire.
  • GTT teams with Keppel
    Keppel Singmarine has teamed up with Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) to target LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • CSAV cools merger talk
    CSAV says merger talks with Hapag-Lloyd were continuing but that no agreement has yet been reached.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Logistics industry optimistic for 2014, survey shows
  • ICAO: 2013 is safest year on record
  • Harbors, waterways get funding gains in omnibus bill
    The U.S. Senate late Thursday passed a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year 2014 that consolidates 14 appropriations bills for various federal departments. Funding for several freight-related programs is included.
  • Panama Canal contract rift enters eleventh hour
  • GSF favors ending EC's liner shipping block exemption
    The Global Shippers Forum, which includes the U.S. National Industrial Transportation League as one of its members, wants the block exemption for the liner shipping industry in Europe, which is due to expire on April 25, 2015, ended.
  • NEWSFLASH: Seattle, Tacoma file new discussion agreement
    The ports of Seattle and Tacoma said last week that they have filed a discussion agreement with the Federal Maritime Commission that will allow them "to gather and share information to identify potential options for responding to unprecedented industry pressures.
  • Hyundai building 19,000-TEU ship for China Shipping
    The first of the ships is scheduled to be handed over by November. The remaining four containerships are slated to be delivered by the end of the first quarter of 2015.
  • IAG Cargo purchases Qatar Airways capacity
    IAG Cargo has signed a commercial agreement with Qatar Airways to purchase capacity on Qatar Airways-operated freighters, and as a result of the deal, IAG is ending an agreement with Global Supply Systems.
  • RoadOne goes greener with cars, tractors

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 20, 2014
  • Fujairah IFO prices record little change
    Product avails remain tight.
  • Bunker suppliers face ice in St. Petersburg
    Players using tugs to make deliveries.
  • Price movement mixed in European ports
    Bunker prices edge upwards in Rotterdam.
  • OW Bunker signs Houston supply deal
    Move termed an 'exclusive alliance' that will drive efficiency.
  • Bonded bunker sales up in Japan
    Favourable price differential spurs demand over regional rivals.
  • Danish ferries opt for low sulphur distillates
    Abatement option would prove too costly.
  • Two ships arrested in Singapore
    One arrested vessel managed by Cosco.
  • Asian IFO prices maintain level
    Avails remained tight across most key ports.
  • New hull concept could bring bunker savings
    New surface type heralded by scientists.
  • Investor eyes bunker storage facility at Port Klang
    Facility could be expanded, says Malaysian investor.
  • Troubled player loses bunkering license in Singapore
    Company in the process of winding up the business.
  • Bunker spill fears along Philippine strait
    Vessel sank with 12,000 litres of bunker fuel and fertiliser cargo on board.

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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:
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- 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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