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BRIEFS
January 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • China slams US 'omnibus' spending bill for being anti-fair trade
  • Zhuhai port's throughput surpasses 100 million tonnes for first time
  • Cosco sells assets to offset losses and avoid delisting in Shanghai
  • Xiamen's Taiwan fruit imports up 67.9pc to 13,100 tonnes in 2013
  • Fujian's food import volume up 20.6pc to 532,200 tonnes in 2013
  • Zhejiang's Zhoushan Comprehensive Bonded Zone opens for business
  • Maersk transfers two wafmax from Asia-WA to the Horn of Africa
  • Contraventions prompt Singapore to cancel bunker supply licences
  • TNT Express wins Gibson contract for Europe, Mideast Africa delivery
  • Rising sick leave abuse in transport sector adds to workplace stress
  • Cathay sees uninspiring 2014 ahead, will focus on yield and load factor
  • TIACA urges more testing of global standards for air cargo screening
  • FedEx buys Brazilian partner Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Dynamar's reefer analysis throws up mixed picture
  • Emirates Shipping Line announces restructuring of China India Express Service
  • MoS accepts proposal to widen area of operation for inland water vessels
  • Syed Waheed Zafar Abdi appointed MD & CEO of ABG Shipyard
  • Vasan inaugurates Indian Maritime University campus in Puducherry
  • India to remain top rice exporter in FY14
  • Antwerp port streamlines Customs procedures
  • Dhamra port receives environmental clearance for expansion
  • Dredging expenses should be shared by Navy, CSL & Coast Guard, say Cochin Port unions
  • Ennore Port to facilitate Ford auto exports for 10 years
  • JNPT outlines plans for vessel operations during commissioning of new RMQCs at JNPCT in March-April
  • New policy seen helping Major Ports optimise land use

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV sign MoU
  • Two new locomotive factories in India
  • SNCF Geodis reorganises corporate structure
  • Air cargo managers need "higher skills"
  • Target reached for closing 750 level crossings in UK
  • New head of development at the firm a. hartrodt (Schweiz)
  • Del Monte chooses port of Dunkirk
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens branch office in Turkey
  • IRU offers eco-effect training scheme
  • VDT aims to work on western-built aircraft
  • Drewry: ship operating costs still under pressure
  • RWI/ISL Container Throughput Index: growth accelerates
  • DB Schenker provides logistics for German House in Sochi
  • Daimler India Commercial Vehicles awarded
  • First ATR-600 simulator in Latin America
  • Weber granted power of attorney

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Vigor Fab to build three tugs for Tidewater Barge Lines
  • Accommodation vessel ready for Brazil
  • GCSG launches first LNG fueled Harvey Gulf OSV
  • Prestige Cruise Holdings files for IPO
  • EC: Italian ferry operator must repay unfair subsidy
  • New Videotel course covers ECA fuel switching
  • Tanker suspected hijacked off Angola
  • Drewry: Operating costs under upward pressure
  • ABB adds NAPA solutions to VICO portfolio

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Tacoma sees gains in TEU count for last year
  • Evergreen ship rescues crew of sinking Panamanian tanker
  • Panama Canal breaks record with first quarter tonnage tally
  • Port of Seattle reports drop in 2013 container numbers
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index climbs .6 percent in December

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • New gas-fired power plants will boost LNG shipments into Japan this year
    World's biggest gas importer offers new opportunities for vessels
  • Tanker hijack could signal move further afield for West African pirates
    Dynacom vessel carrying gasoil has been out of contact with owners since Friday
  • The cost of early adoption
    Invest in environmental technology at your peril
  • IMO regulations need better implementation
    Sekimizu sets out his theme for World Maritime Day 2014
  • Sekimizu renews calls for faster adoption of IMO conventions
    Secretary-general seeks 'genuine progress' in implementing the organisation's goals
  • Euronav could buy more VLCCs
    Belgium-based tanker operator to push for further industry consolidation and sees more robust market continuing through first quarter
  • VLCC earnings top $60,000 per day
    Rewards from Middle East to Asia voyages hit three-and-a-half-year high
  • Box throughput surges at top global ports
    Monthly containers index hits its highest level on record
  • Sanko Power bidding tops $49m
    Eastern Pacific Shipping set to win 2010-built capesize bulker in court auction
  • Investigation launched after asphalt carrier sinks
    Evergreen Line's Ever Summit rescues 16 crew from lifeboat off Vietnam
  • Product tanker owners opt for time charters
    Owners lock in midterm contracts' steady earnings rather than risk spot market fluctuation
  • Singapore releases Cosco bulker
    Shipowner provides security against detained Fu Kang
  • Topaz spends $100m on two anchor handling supply vessels
    Vessels will be deployed on long-term charters servicing BP in the Caspian
  • Panama Canal parties hold peace talks
    Authority and GUPC builders seek to resolve their $1.6bn cost overrun dispute
  • HHI reports hike in shipbuilding, offshore and engineering orders
    Divisions secured $16bn worth of bookings last year
  • Owners meet to discuss Somalia job creation
    Solution to piracy lies ashore, argues Clipper boss Gullestrup
  • BHP Billiton reports hefty production increase
    Cheaper iron ore prices and increased output could be boon for seaborne shipments
  • Consolidation is on the cards for shipbuilders
    Last year's upturn in orders has failed to boost yards' balance sheets

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Pivotal Charleston cruise suit dismissed
    Carnival's operations in Charleston are not unlawful and do not pose a nuisance to citizens, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled
  • Navios rides perpetual preferred wave
    Navios Holdings is the latest shipping seller of perpetual preferred equity, a hybrid security that continues to build on last year's momentum
  • Panama Canal contract tensions ease
    A compromise could be taking shape in Panama, raising hopes that a severe delay in the historic canal expansion project can be averted
  • Box trades gathering steam
    The positive growth trend in global container liftings is getting firmer, according to fresh trade indices from European analysts
  • Frontline plans to raise ATM share offering to $100M
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, says it plans to raise its At the Market (ATM) share offering from $40M to $100M
  • Far East demand boosts lumber trade
    Strong demand from Japan and China has pushed the global trade of logs and softwood lumber to its highest level since before the 2008 world economic crisis, according to consultant Wood Resources International
  • Tanker feared hijacked by pirates off Angola
    Greek tanker operator Dynacom Tankers says that it fears that one of its vessels, the 42,331 gt MT Kerala, has been taken over by pirates off the coast of Angola
  • Frequency down, claims costs up for German hull insurers
    The claim costs for German hull & machinery insurers have increased in the past year, despite a marked reduction in the number of incidents
  • Sungdong wins Kamsarmax contract
    South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding has signed a contract for up to six Kamsarmax bulk carriers with UK-based Reuben Brothers
  • Euronav seeks positive outlook for tanker sector
    Belgian tanker operator Euronav said that it expected the current recovery in the tanker market to last at least until the end of the current quarter but warned that it remained fragile, with supply and demand still finely balanced

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics Expands in Malaysia
  • Despite Threats, Port of LA's Bond Rating Still Strong
  • CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Sign Non-Binding Merger MOU
  • Port of Virginia Handled Record Container Volume in 2013
  • Murky Chinese Regulatory Process, Protectionism Cloud P3 Outlook
  • Norfolk Southern's Profit Jumps on Increased Traffic
  • China Allows Second-Tier Forwarders to Tap VAT Deductions
  • Breakbulk, Heavy-Lift Market Poised for Resurgence
  • Seabury: Chemicals Increasingly Shift to Containers
  • uShip, Trucking Partners Launch LTL Spot Rate Marketplace

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Suit in Charleston chewed
    The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit claiming that a Carnival Cruise Lines ship's operations were threat to Charleston's historic preservation district.
  • Hapag-Lloyd & CSAV mint MOU
    Hapag-Lloyd and Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) have signed a memorandum of understanding that has set the stage for the formation of the world's fourth largest carrier.
  • Who cares about the canal?
    Tensions fuelled by a billion-dollar dispute over cost overruns tied to the expansion of the Panama Canal are starting to ease but some industry insiders are still on edge.
  • Fourth cape for Cargill
    Cargill has signed its fourth capesize period contract in quick succession.
  • Oceanografia in audit row
    Oceanografia has blamed "errors and misunderstandings" by Mexican officials after allegations emerged of irregularities in contracts with the government oil monopoly.
  • ABY wins Deiulemar race
    Augustea-Bunge-York (ABY Holdings) has emerged as the surprise victor of an auction to take over the dozen-strong dry bulk fleet of bankrupted Deiulemar Shipping.
  • USC faces rebellion
    Minority shareholders of St Petersburg shipyard Severnaya Verf are opposing a buy-out offer from state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
  • Unithai eyes Myanmar
    Thai shipyard group Unithai is venturing into Myanmar with a new joint venture.
  • CSG raises $500m
    China Shipping Group (CSG) has sold $500m in US bonds in an over-subscribed issue.
  • Rotterdam volumes dip
    The port of Rotterdam has announced a small fall in 2013 throughput, but bulker business has increased.
  • Navios targets $50m
    Navios Maritime Holdings is looking to raise $50m from its latest trip to Wall Street.
  • One out, one in
    Norway's Solvang has ordered a third gas carrier at Hyundai in Korea after chartering another ship under construction there to Statoil.
  • Saremar to repay aid
    Italian ro-pax owner Saremar will have to pay back EUR 10.8m ($14.64m) in illegal state aid.
  • Rich Forest still afloat
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) is discussing salvage options with the owner of a bulker abandoned and taking on water off Guam.
  • Rauma sold to city
    Korea's troubled STX group has offloaded its doomed Rauma yard in Finland to the city authority.
  • Arrested Sanko cape sold
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping has snapped up the 181,200-dwt Sanko Power (built 2010) at auction in Hong Kong.
  • ABG seals debt deal
    India's ABG Shipyard has won approval for its INR 111.5bn ($1.78bn) debt reorganisation, it confirmed on Wednesday.
  • Solvang fixes gas carrier
    Statoil has fixed a Solvang LGC newbuilding for up to 10 years on delivery in 2015.
  • Dynacom tanker missing
    A Dynacom tanker is feared hijacked off Angola in an incident which has created fears surrounding the spread of piracy off West Africa.
  • Frontline hikes ATM
    Frontline is looking to take advantage of rising investor interest in the crude tanker market by more than doubling the size of its ATM offering.
  • Terminal IPO pulled
    Dutch container terminal operator Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is scrapping its IPO plan in Amsterdam.
  • Union shocked by Stena
    Crew union Nautilus has condemned a plan by Stena Line to seek a pay freeze and longer hours from UK workers.
  • Topaz buys AHTS pair
    Topaz Energy and Marine has acquired two anchor handlers from troubled Indian shipowner Varun for over $100m.
  • Tanker sinks off Vietnam
    All 16 crew have been rescued after a tanker sank off Vietnam.
  • Navios ship targeted
    A Navios-owned product tanker has been identified as the target of the first confirmed piracy incident in 2014.
  • CSL in Chinamax first
    Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) has successfully completed the first ever loading of a Chinamax bulker in North America.
  • China steel output up
    China's crude steel output reached 779mt in 2013, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, according to government statistics.
  • Winds blast Widuri
    The Indonesian port of Widuri in Indonesia has closed due to poor weather conditions according to agency company GAC.
  • Bringing home baby
    The launch of Teekay Corp's latest spin-off bodes well for affiliate Teekay Tankers, a leading equity analyst told clients Tuesday.
  • Euronav hungry for more
    The recent acquisition of 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers is unlikely to be Euronav's last foray into the sale-and-purchase market.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV talk merger
    Hapag-Lloyd said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chilean container shipping company CSAV about combining the container shipping operations of the two companies.
  • Calif. coalition pushes for freight plan
    "Our air pollution problem is so bad that communities from around the state are uniting to take on the issue. Moving to electrification and zero emission transportation technologies can literally save lives," a coalition member said.
  • Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight
  • Portland terminal hit with congestion
    Congestion at the Oregon port's Terminal 6 caused the operator ICTSI to take the unusual step on Tuesday of allowing truckers to only deliver empty containers in the morning and pick up import containers in the afternoon.
  • Winter storm closes New York terminals Wednesday
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday morning advised users to check individual terminal Websites for the latest information on servicing vessels and their hours of operation for Thursday, Jan. 23.
  • SeaIntel: P3 will have younger fleet than G6
    "This significantly younger fleet, combined with the fact that the P3 carriers will deploy significant larger vessels than the G6 carriers, means that the P3 alliance will have substantial lower unit cost than the G6 alliance," the analyst said.
  • Stifel European forwarder index dips in January
  • Maersk adds South America to Africa service
  • COSCO, Eimskip make agreement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 22, 2014
  • Report: Ghana's bunkering services on the decline
    Private bunkering firms 'needed' to serve demand.
  • Little movement in Fujairah bunker prices
    South African bunker prices generally firm.
  • Prices head up in major European ports
    Little demand registered at Gibraltar.
  • Rotterdam cargo throughput falls
    Volumes down year-on-year.
  • Danish shipowners discuss Arctic strategy
    Arctic strategy should be pro-environment and pro-business.
  • Fuel switching needs 'very careful management'
    Training company offers 'practical guide' on switching to low sulphur fuels.
  • Pirates suspected of seizing fuel oil tanker off Angola
    'If substantiated, this demonstrates a significant extension of a threat to shipping in areas that were thought to be safe.'
  • Thoresen in secondhand buy
    Young vessel said to be fuel efficient.
  • 'Costly LNG' makes fuel oil attractive
    Global demand is pushing up LNG spot price.
  • ExxonMobil: Asia-Pacific will see strong demand for clean diesel
    Tougher emission controls on shipping will spur demand.
  • Bunker prices marginally down at major Asian ports
    Supplies of marine fuels remain tight at marine facilities.
  • Oil sheen spotted in Philippine strait
    Sheen is five-metres wide and two kilometres long.
  • EU: Ban on carrying Iranian crude oil cargoes lifted
    Ban will initially be lifted for six months.
  • Tanker owner upgrading vessel
    To improve fuel efficiency and commercial capability.
  • Bunker fuel management a 'key concern' for owners and operators
    Marine insurer says planning and investment best way to meet the challenge.

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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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