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BRIEFS
October 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA carriers to levy range of charges to cover costly low-sulphur fuel
  • CKYHE Alliance tells US, EU and Chinese regulators of intended co-operation
  • Long Beach waives three days demurrage in recognition of high congestion
  • Singapore exports up 0.2pc as European intake declines 3.6pc, US up 1.1pc
  • Hanjin boosts Asia-South Africa services by taking slots on two loops
  • CN posts 21pc hike in Q3 profit to US$760 million as revenues rise 16pc
  • Panalpina profit up 1pc to US$1.23 billion in first 9 months of 2014
  • CP rail posts 26pc quarterly profit hike to US$356 million, revenue up 9pc
  • Kansas City Southern profit up 16pc on 9pc increase in revenue
  • Port of Brunswick cargo volumes rise 11.6pc in FY2014
  • Surprise costs, on-time delivery failure said biggest risks to profit, sales
  • 4G phone connectivity soon extends to northern seas off Norway
  • Pudong September cargo volume up 20pc to record 134,322 tonnes
  • Lufthansa Cargo expands in Tunis, Lagos, Bogata in the winter season
  • Dual customs proposal could boost cargo at Brownsville airport
  • Mumbai, India's biggest cargo airport, proves to be a running disaster

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Scania delivers 150th tipper in India
  • Activ Cars takes action for the environment
  • Jessica Heinz to give Dematic's marketing a boost
  • BBC Chartering with dedicated project terminal in Houston
  • DB - a role model for climate protection
  • IAG Cargo enhances quality and augments offers
  • Fiege takes over e-commerce services for Jack Wolfskin
  • Cargo climbs in Long Beach
  • South African is Fiata's young freight forwarder of the year
  • Eurotunnel records Q3 traffic and revenue increase
  • ECG conference confirms that change is the only constant
  • Iata forecast shows improved outlook for air cargo
  • Ebola impact on container shipping

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • DFDS could make 20 people redundant by Christmas
    Carsten Jensen, DFDS senior vice president responsible for UK business, has confirmed that the Danish ferry company is considering "potential" closure of a department at its White Cliffs Business Park office in Whitfield, near Dover. Quoted by news agency KentOnline, Jensen stated: "I can confirm
  • Mutriba joins KOTC fleet
    Classification society ClassNK has completed work on the 31,445GT product tanker Mutriba - built by Hyundai Mipo for the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) and now officially delivered to KOTC at a ceremony held in Kuwait. Mutriba is the fourth and final medium range product tanker to be constructed
  • BHP coal, iron ore production up
    Mining company BHP Billiton reported a 25% increase in metallurgical coal production to 13Mt, with iron ore up 15% to 62Mt compared with the same quarter last year, according to its September quarterly results released today. The miner attributes the new record iron ore output in part to a higher
  • NGOs call for Myanmar port project halt
    The Dawei port development project in Myanmar should be stopped while problems in the project's early stages are dealt with, an alliance of NGOs said in Bangkok. Environmental degradation and illegal extraction of resources, as well as land seizures and enforcement relocations, were detailed in the
  • Likelihood of MH370 debris washing up remote
    Floating debris washing up on Australian beaches is still being reported to officials and inspected, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported in its weekly MH370 update today. However, none has proven to be related to the missing Boeing 777. Speaking with IHS Maritime, Mick Kinley, CEO
  • Samsung to use robots for LNG ship cleaning
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will use underwater robots for cleaning the hulls of LNG vessels. The world's second-largest shipbuilder announced: "We have developed the robots and completed the performance testing. The robot will start its cleaning work from this November."
  • China completes DP3 system development
    China's Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) on Monday announced it had completed the development of the Dynamic Position 3 (DP3) system, the highest level of current DP systems. Named "Best Sea Assembly Institute (BSA)", this system is the first developed by China that can meet the requirements
  • NYK receives approval for ballast water management system
    Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) received approval from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for its ballast water management system, SKY-System, on 21 October. NYK group company Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co Ltd has developed the system with
  • Chinese financial leasing company urges box ship investment
    Bank of Communication Financial Leasing will emphasise investment in containerships that have secured charterparties at current stage. The Chinese financial leasing company's focus on containership investment and ownership will not materialise without relevant charterparties, Xiuzhi Fang, general
  • Havila interims firm on strong AHTS market
    Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, has reported an increase in 3Q14 net profit on a strong AHTS market. Group net profit in the third quarter rose to NK72.1M ($12.4M) from NK67.0M in the same period last year as revenues increased to NK497.0M from NK398.5M. In

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • Captain held by Nigerian pirates sues ECO and Chevron
  • Scrubbers mean likely changes to bunker delivery notes
  • Two large hybrid ferries to have CRP propulsion
  • Matson to pay $1 million in molasses spill plea deal
  • MEPC correspondence group will look at fuel quality

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • CKYHE Alliance announces plan to expand service to U.S. trades
  • G6 Alliance plans suspension of Asia to U.S. West Coast run
  • ATA truck tonnage index stays level during September
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement changing low-sulfur fuel charge formula
  • Boeing marks groundbreaking for Everett composite wing center

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • Jones Act tanker sells for around $155m
    Sale price seen as high, so too is charter rates
  • ILO agrees seafarer health and safety guidelines
    Spending 'not cost but investment', UN body claims
  • Busan New Container Terminal to add 700,000 teu capacity
    Venture poised to have handling capacity of 2.5m teu per year by mid-2015
  • Winter sailing cancellations stack up
    Maersk Line and G6 announce further cancellations on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes
  • Teichert extends contract at Lloyd Fonds
    But Seeler steps down for political role
  • Golar LNG issues shares to tempt staff to stay
    Golar undergoing major transformation and needs to retain personnel
  • Shipping needs to set itself ambitious goals, says Madsen
    DNV GL chief predicts industry will be surprised by pace of change
  • Aqaba dockers' unions agree to halt strikes
    Port workers walked out last week and in July amid collective-bargaining talks
  • China's growing thirst for oil could bring winter boost for VLCCs
    September figures suggest that Beijing is taking full advantage of falling prices
  • Moody's maintains Sovcomflot rating
    State-owned tanker company escapes Russia bond downgrade
  • November loading dates to offer shot in the arm for VLCC market
    Expectation of earnings boost for November loading programme
  • California congestion fails to halt rise in box traffic
    Long Beach posts highest September volumes for seven years, following impressive Los Angeles figures
  • Port of Hamburg launches Ebola checks
    German gateway will quarantine ships if inspections spot seafarers with symptoms
  • Fourth quarter brings solid earnings for crude tankers
    Three weeks in, owners of spot market tonnage draw comfort from cheaper bunker fuel
  • Free trade deal may axe contentious tariffs on Australian coal shipments to China
    Canberra hopes the FTA will end Beijng's punitive curbs on exports of thermal and metallurgical coal
  • BHP Billiton forges ahead with its 290m tonnes iron ore target
    Pilbara production volumes rise as the mining giant seeks to 'maximise value' from infrastructure
  • Investec talks to German banks about box-fleet divestment
    Specialist banker targets container-asset finance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • Japan's trade surplus with US grows
    Japan's trade surplus with the United States expanded for the first time in eight months in September on a year-over-year basis, as exports posted relatively strong growth despite a decline in auto shipments, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Japanese Finance Ministry today. Japan's exports to the U.S. rose...
  • US, China trade groups work to ease apparel, footwear shipments
    The American Apparel & Footwear Association and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel today signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing U.S.-China shipments of fashion products in both directions. The MOU will facilitate the exchange of trade and investment information between the two...
  • Dockworkers strike over APMT terminal agreement in Costa Rica
    Dockworkers in Costa Rica walked off the job today, continuing a long battle over a proposed container terminal operated by APM Terminals with a strike. Union leaders described the strike as "indefinite." The union, which represents workers working at terminal overseen by the Atlantic Port Authority (JAPDEVA), had threatened a strike...
  • Construction begins on Crowley LNG-powered ship
    Construction on Crowley's two vessels powered by liquefied natural gas began today, with the first of the pair slated for delivery in second-quarter 2017 and the second expected later that year. The vessels, which will be able to carry up to 2,400 20-foot equivalent units and nearly 400 vehicles, will replace...
  • Truck tonnage flat on retail weakness, factory strength
    A key indicator of trucking activity was flat in September compared to August, reflecting decreased demand in hauling for retailers but increased business from factories. The unchanged seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations comes after the index rose 1.6 percent to a record high in August....
  • DP World's automated Jebel Ali terminal services first ship
    Photo courtesy of DP WorldDP World's newest Jebel Ali terminal received its first vessel call today, paving the way for the automated terminal to become fully operational next year. The APL Phoenix arrived in DP's prized Container Terminal 3, an $850 million project that the terminal operator says will be the...
  • Equipment finance index rockets as businesses increase capital spending
    Equipment financing activity skyrocketed in September, rising 31 percent from August and 21 percent year-over-year, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association said. The sharp rise in the ELFA's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index in September reflects strong industrial, transportation and construction demand for commercial equipment. The ELFA MLFI-25 index measures the...
  • British shippers, forwarders confront peak-season truck driver shortage
    British freight forwarders and shippers are struggling with a trans-Atlantic problem: a shortage of skilled truck drivers. A severe shortage of heavy-duty truck drivers could "wreak havoc" with deliveries this holiday season, the British International Freight Association warns. An earlier, stronger-than-expected peak season with high container and trailer volumes is making...
  • Diversions from LA-LB could benefit CN
    Canadian National Railway said today that congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex could cause U.S. shippers to divert cargo to western Canadian ports in three weeks, giving the railroad more intermodal business. U.S. shippers' diversion of cargo to the Metro Port Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert to...
  • IATA: Air freight will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018
    Air cargo volume will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018, according to recently released forecast from the International Air Transport Association. Though the market hasn't declined, the freight sector averaged growth of under 1 percent each year since 2011 The expected compound annual growth over 4 percent is a boon for...
  • Fixing the LA-LB mess
    For a while, it was looking like 2014 was going well for Los Angeles-Long Beach. But as is often the case, things can change quickly in this industry, and the situation at the largest port complex in the Americas definitely looks different now. Earlier this year, the adjacent ports were attracting...
  • Trans-Pacific carriers still navigating tumultuous GRI waters
    General rate increases in the trans-Pacific count on participation from all carriers to be successful, and are hurt when one carrier or several discount prices on the eve of a hike, Transpacific Stabilization Agreement executive administrator Brian Conrad says. Perhaps, that is the reason that general rate increases by the 15...
  • FMCSA pumps $1 million into driver training programs for US veterans
    Federal regulators will spend $1 million to help U.S. military veterans train for careers behind the wheel and alleviate what trucking companies say is a growing shortage of skilled drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will provide $1 million in grant money to nine technical and community colleges to bolster...
  • CP CEO Harrison makes case for rail industry consolidation
    Canadian Pacific Railway CEO E. Hunter Harrison yesterday struck back at critics of potential rail industry consolidation, saying U.S. regulators could approve a merger and service would improve as a result. During a phone call with analysts and media, Harrison said CP met with CSX Transportation three to four times to...
  • Amsterdam, London Heathrow close freight gap on Paris, Frankfurt airports
    London - Amsterdam and London have closed the gap with Europe's top freight airports as pilot strikes at Lufthansa and Air France shrunk cargo traffic at their Frankfurt and Paris hubs. London Heathrow was the best performing top four airport in September, boosting freight traffic by 7.8 percent to 124,570 metric...
  • CP builds on domestic intermodal growth
    Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push keeps gaining steam, with volume jumping 19 percent year-over-year in the third quarter and demand sometimes even exceeding the railroad's capacity. The steep rise in the shipment of 53-foot containers more than made up for an 8 percent year-over-year decline in international intermodal traffic, as...
  • Hamburg Süd takes steps to combat LA-LB congestion
    Hamburg Süd said it has taken steps to combat significant delays in vessel arrivals and departures at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as severe congestion at the largest port complex in the Americas has reached a new level of intensity. In a customer advisory obtained by JOC.com, Hamburg...
  • Growing container volumes add to perfect storm in LA-Long Beach
    Big ships, a trucker shortage and a broken chassis system are cited as reasons for the massive current congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Now add heavy volumes to the list of culprits. September throughput at the largest port complex in the Americas rocketed upward after being...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • American Phoenix takes flight
    A joint venture between MidOcean Marine and US compatriot Alterna Capital appears to have parted ways with a Jones Act product tanker.
  • Transgas ponders renewal
    A leading operator is scouring the LPG market for second-hand tonnage after parting ways with one of its ageing gas-carriers.
  • Captured captain sues
    Oil major Chevron and Edison Chouest Offshore (EOC) are the targets of a lawsuit filed by a captain who spent more than two weeks as the hostage of West African pirates.
  • TSA claws back costs
    Asia to US container lines are tackling the cost of new cleaner fuel rules by upping a surcharge.
  • Scorpio takes one more step
    Scorpio Bulkers has crossed another bridge en route to funding its vast newbuilding orderbook.
  • Antwerp volumes up
    The key Belgian port of Antwerp has continued to see cargo throughput increase this year.
  • Stifel dials down cape view
    A slack start to the fourth quarter has seen US investment bank Stifel slice its capesize rate estimates for the period in half.
  • Matson pays for spill
    US container line Matson Navigation has pleaded guilty to two violations relating to the illegal discharge of more than 230,000 gallons of molasses at Honolulu harbour in 2013.
  • No new ferry for now
    An Australian property developer has halted plans to fund a new passenger ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island.
  • Dry shares spike globally
    A jump in dry cargo shares in Oslo yesterday on the tail of a record rise in the capesize market has passed to stocks around the globe.
  • Tankers boost Brightoil
    Hong Kong energy group Brightoil has seen annual earnings increase as it enjoyed the first full year of operation for its VLCCs and aframaxes.
  • Buyers circle Perth
    Investors interested in Scotland's Perth Harbour have one month to submit their business plans.
  • Strike ended in Aqaba
    Workers at Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminals (ACT) have ended their strike after reaching an agreement with the facility's operator APM Terminals.
  • Arcadia on the hunt
    India's Arcadia Shipping is actively seeking second-hand acquisitions as it seeks to expand its fleet.
  • HHI chops again
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has cut back the number of its business divisions as it seeks to turn around losses.
  • GFI bid goes hostile
    BGC Partners has launched a hostile $675m all-cash bid for derivatives broker GFI Group, it emerged Wednesday.
  • No fallout for SCF
    A downgrade of Russian government debt will have no impact on state-owned shipowner SCF Group (Sovcomflot), Moody's says.
  • Stena ferry breaks free
    Tugs had to retrieve a Stena Line ferry in Belfast after a storm snapped its moorings.
  • Iran needs FPSO
    Iran needs a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel to unlock a southern oil field.
  • JMU wins ferry double
    Japan Marine United (JMU) has signed a contract to build two large eco-ferries for MOL Ferry.
  • Havila turns it around
    Havila Shipping has posted a robust improvement in its third quarter performance, figures released Wednesday show.
  • BHP makes it three
    BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has produced a record amount of iron ore in the September 2014 quarter.
  • Barclays upgrades PB
    Barclays has upgraded its view of Pacific Basin despite the shipowner's recent bleak third quarter trading update.
  • Swiber sells sukuk bond
    Swiber Holdings, the Singapore offshore contactor, has raised SGD 50m ($39m) from a three year sukuk bond.
  • Long Beach sees new high
    Long Beach has joined the Port of Los Angeles in seeing record container throughput in the month of September.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • Business says 'time is of the essence' in reaching ILWU-PMA contract
  • IATA: Air freight to grow 4.1% annually
  • CP CEO: No merger offer to CSX
  • Railroads to begin filing service reports
  • Ebola supplies waiting for Customs clearance
  • CKYHE expanding to U.S. trades
  • UPS to raise rates on Dec. 29
  • Holidays will bring 8.8% growth for FedEx
  • Matson, U.S. Attorney resolve molasses spill charge
  • NYK Line to participate in Pacific Northwest West Coast Metro Pool
  • Port of Long Beach has third-busiest import month

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2014
  • Fujairah's bunker revenue tops $4 billion a year
    UAE port services 100,000 ships a year.
  • INTERTANKO lauds IMO's move on bunker quality issue
    But calls for transparency in compliance checks.
  • 'Slow steaming is part of our toolbox': Maersk
    Commitment remains unshaken, despite falling bunker prices.
  • Freight users monitor ECA-related price rises
    Via web-based 'knowledge centre' tracking developments in ferry sector.
  • Bunkering starts at Las Palmas
    Oryx confirms start.
  • ARA tops MARPOL sulphur complaints table
    Bunkerworld analysis shows only 20% of MARPOL-related sulphur complaints would stand up in a commercial dispute.
  • Gibraltar 'must respond to competition'
    Port will work hard not to lose its place as the most competitive bunkering port in the Mediterranean.
  • Lines must act quickly to recover ECA costs
    The TSA low-sulphur fuel surcharge will be based on Bunkerworld price indications.
  • 'Eco' ferry deal for Japanese yard
    Features include contra-rotating propeller and hybrid propulsion.
  • Oosterlee heads new ARA bunker operation
    Initial focus is on MGO.
  • DSME LNG fuel system receives technology award
    Recognised as among top ten technologies of South Korea.
  • Biofuel supplier resumes marine operations at Hawaii
    With new fuelling permit and upgraded biodiesel production plant.
  • Firm sells first small-scale LNG production unit
    Applications of unit include marine bunkering.
  • Shipbrokers and agents voice 'concerns' over ECAs
    ECAs to bring about 'adverse impact' on short sea shipping.
  • Fuel prices dip in the Americas
    Despite rise in crude prices.

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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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