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BRIEFS
February 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • US Coast Guard reopens 64 kilometres of Mississippi after oil spill
  • Defiant carriers ignore low-sulphur fuel rule to undercut forward rates
  • Hebei province plans to invest US$2.79 billion on ports this year
  • Maanshan port January container volume increases 25pc to 8,204 TEU
  • Heilongjiang January outbound rail cargo down 24pc to 9.56 million tonnes
  • Guangxi to up capacity of Xijiang River ports by 25 million tonnes
  • Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operation
  • India drops piracy charges against Italian marines in fishermen's deaths
  • Frustration simmers over Jones Act in American road salt fiasco
  • FDA starts secure supply chain pilot programme for drug US imports
  • Toll renews multi-million dollar logistics deals with Oz oil giant
  • Social media especially designed for seafarers launched by SMSGlobal
  • Greyhound joins United We Ship for express delivery in California
  • China's air freight volume down 1.8pc to 468,000 tonnes in January
  • United says wing tips save up to 2pc in fuel, Korean claims 3.5pc cut
  • DHL flies pandas to privately owned Belgian zoo for breeding programme
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 85 tonnes of lifts, escalators from Shanghai to Minsk
  • Qantas Freight signs dnata City for ground handling at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Bhavani Shipping & Seagull Maritime join hands for Supply Chain Management for both inbound & outbound cargo
  • CONquest 2014 CEO Roundtable & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in Delhi on March 7th
  • COSCO, China Shipping enter into wide-ranging cooperation agreement
  • LSPL achieves unmatched efficiency for US petrochemical project
  • National Shipping Board pitches for Indian Maritime Service
  • Network upgradation to cost Railways INR 2K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Aluminium transport: from waterway to railway
  • UK P&I Club with positive 2014 renewal
  • Queensland's railfreight network to be taken over by ARTC
  • Airfreight: encouraging start to New Year in Asia
  • Drewry: Brazil's currency a problem for importers
  • Teaming up to promote main UN road transport agreements
  • ND 2013 results in line with strategic targets
  • China Southern takes over first B777-300ER
  • APM Terminals and Brookfield to team up in Port Elizabeth
  • Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth
  • Daimler Trucks aiming for further growth
  • Seko Logistics and Secans Global form joint venture
  • UPS appoints new global healthcare logistics leader
  • AF-KLM-Martinair Cargo flies flowers to Russia with love

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • New consortium to speed innovation in high-strength metals
  • George G. Sharp, Inc. mourns loss of Chairman
  • Turkish shipyard delivers first two Hidrovia push boats
  • Diamond S files IPO
  • All Coast orders 250 ft leg liftboat at Semco
  • February 26, 2014 NJ rock salt saga: Poor planning, not the Jones Act to blame
  • Schottel propels new generation of Panama tugs
  • MAIB issues safety bulletin following workboat fire

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • ISS sees trouble ahead for Port Metro Vancouver
  • Construction work begins on TOTE LNG container ship
  • "K" line takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates maiden voyage
  • Port of Douglas County Commission eyeing marijuana growing proposal

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Dorian LPG is 'in it for the long term', says Hadjipateras
    Free to read: Chief operating officer outlines gas firm's canny newbuilding charter strategy
  • Shipowners must pull their SOx up
    Manufacturer and bunker supplier criticise shipping firms' failure to take the initiative
  • PSA International wins bidding for fourth terminal at India's top box gateway
    Global ports giant returns to Jawaharlal Nehru Port project that it lost in 2012
  • Diamond S launches IPO
    Ross-backed tanker company looks to fund 10 newbuilds
  • South Korean trawler gets back to Antarctic work after stranding
    Kwang Ja Ho refloats itself with all 90 fishermen safe
  • CSC Phoenix wins ordinary creditors' approval for restructuring plan - just
    Chinese state carrier will shed more than 2,000 people from 'excessive labour force'
  • Investment bankers predict a new wave of larger shipping flotations
    Bigger than reported list of private equity deals points to a 2014 IPO bonanza
  • Box players on the alert for Maersk Line numbers
    Tomorrow's AP Moller-Maersk results should show the carrier continuing to outperform
  • In defence of coastal states
    States need more support in places of refuge emergencies
  • ABS joins new US research into lightweight materials
    Department of Defence-led $280m research drive could benefit commercial shipping
  • Vancouver faces 48-hour truckers' protest
    Inchcape Shipping Services says action could severely impact Canada's largest port
  • Short-term shipping challenges hit Awilco LNG results
    Norwegian gas carrier company reports fourth-quarter loss
  • Courage Marine faces Singapore watch list on posting third annual loss
    But 81% revenue hike returns the company to fourth-quarter 2013 profit
  • Hutchison seals fresh terminals agreement at Port Botany
    Southeast Asia-Australia Service signs a three-year deal
  • Funds urged to be more proactive in shopping for shipping debt
    Distressed sales and impatience with recovery drive new deals, Greek forum is told
  • Star Bulk inks deal for two more SWS newcastlemaxes
    Greek owner agrees 10-year bareboat charters with purchase options

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Port trucker protest hits Vancouver
    Independent truck operators serving container terminals at Port Metro Vancouver walked off the job on 26 February in protest of excessive wait times
  • Star Bulk adds eco newbuilding pair
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk has agreed to take two eco-design Newcastlemax newbuildings on long-term bareboat charter with a purchase obligation
  • Passengers spend night aboard ferry
    About 100 passengers were forced to spend Monday night on the Wasa Express with vehicles on board when it was unable to dock in the Swedish port of Umeå due to thick floating ice packed together by high winds around and in the harbour
  • Pricing supports US coal exports to Europe
    The price of coal has fallen to a three-year low, a factor that should support imports from the US to Europe, while tonnage supply in dry bulk shipping is heading towards a better balance with demand, shipping analysts said
  • South Africa to address coal bottleneck
    South Africa's coal rail network operator Transnet will improve the infrastructure over the next five years to address bottlenecks
  • US coal looks to Asia
    As the US gravitates towards natural gas-fired power, US coal producers are seeking export opportunities from energy-hungry Asia
  • OECD 'will spur recovery in box shipping'
    Advanced economies, especially the US economy, would provide the demand that is needed to revitalise container shipping, said BIMCO chief shipping analyst Peter Sand
  • China releases first maritime judicial disclosure index
    China Maritime Judicial Disclosure Index, the nation's first index on transparency of all 10 maritime courts, was released yesterday by the National Institute of Law under Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
  • COSCO Corp profits down 71% y/y in 2013
    COSCO Corporation, a shipbuilding unit of COSCO Group, said its profits slumped 71% year on year to SGD30.6M ($24.2) in 2013, due to loss-making shipbuilding contracts
  • Nam Cheong profits up 42% y/y in 4Q 2013
    Malaysia's Nam Cheong's profits grew 42% year on year to MYR70.2M ($21.4M) in the fourth quarter in 2013 due to increased performance in its shipbuilding and vessel chartering businesses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Overcapacity Impacts Expeditors International of Washington's Earnings
    More than half of Expeditors International of Washington's revenue came from the Asia-Pacific region in 2013, which may be a good sign for the third-party logistics provider as overall international transportation management growth is expected to be less than 5 percent outside of the region in 2014. A breakdown of Expeditors...
  • Roadrunner Acquisitions Expand Truckload Business
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems bolstered its fast-growing truckload business with the $48 million purchase of Rich Logistics and Everett Transportation. The Little Rock, Ark.-based companies offer truckload and expedited trucking services in the U.S. and in Mexico, with Everett operating exclusively for Rich Logistics. The Rich Logistics and Everett deals were the...
  • Obama Transport Plan Faces Steep Challenges, Ticking Clock
    WASHINGTON - Is President Obama's proposal to increase surface transportation funding through corporate tax reform the new "peace" dividend? In 2012, Obama pitched a proposal to nearly double the nation's spending on roads, highways, bridges and transit using money gained through the winding down of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan....
  • Auto, Chemical Sectors Propel Cargo Growth in US Gulf Ports
    Port of Mobile, Alabama.Containerized cargo at Gulf ports is benefiting from a north-to-south shift in U.S. population growth, growth in the region's automotive and chemical industries and investment in container-handling facilities. A higher-capacity Panama Canal could add to that equation. Port officials wax optimistic about prospects for increased volume from the...
  • The Real Value of Added Value
    One of my fondest memories associated with international business was me, as a young boy, seeing my father off at the airport. I vividly recall the amazing sights and sounds and how the energy and excitement in the terminals was nearly palpable. Air travel then was truly a special event,...
  • Obama to Call for $302 Billion in Transport Spending
    WASHINGTON - President Obama today will call for $302 billion in transportation spending over the next four years, paid for in part with proceeds from tax reform, the White House said. Obama is expected to make his pitch for higher spending on highways, ports, rail and bridges while touring a bus...
  • Culture Wars
    This month the world has watched as Olympic skaters have spun and jumped, skiers have swooshed downhill and Russia has delivered undrinkable water and unusable, unsanitary toilets to visitors in Sochi. The global village also saw Russians unable to deliver a fifth Olympic ring during opening ceremonies and got an introduction...
  • Chemical Exports Drive Growth at New Orleans
    When President Obama delivered a speech last fall touting exports, his planners chose the Port of New Orleans as the setting. Exports dominate the port's containerized cargo, and have been driving growth. A big reason is proximity to petrochemical plants that line the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge....
  • XPO Logistics Sets $2.75 Billion Goal for 2014
    Encouraged by signs of a stronger U.S. economy and recent acquisitions, XPO Logistics is raising its revenue run rate target for 2014 to $2.75 billion, almost triple the $1 billion run rate the company achieved in 2013. "The economy is coming back," said XPO Chairman and CEO Bradley S. Jacobs. "We...
  • Air Cargo Carriers Shift Capacity Back to China Post-CNY
    Air freight operators have almost completed their shift of capacity back into China following the Lunar New Year celebrations. A number of U.S. and European freighter operators moved capacity out of major hubs and off normal East-West trade lanes as factories started to close down in late January for the New...
  • Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Threaten Strike
    Port Metro Vancouver in Canada is bracing for a threatened two-day strike by harbor truck drivers, and companies that work in the harbor say the impact could be immediate and severe. "It would be quite devastating," said Gordon Payne, chairman of Harbor Link Container Services, a trucking company in British Columbia. Vancouver,...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Baltic ekes out profit
    Baltic Trading has logged a small profit for the fourth quarter, turning around a loss in the same period last year.
  • Top share move gets OK
    Top Ships shareholders have voted in favour of a plan to carry out a reverse split on the owner's New York-listed stock.
  • TMT's monthly net improves
    Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) affiliates under US bankruptcy protection reported a smaller combined loss in January compared to the prior month.
  • Bulker aground then free
    A South Korean-controlled bulker ran aground in the Columbia River in the US Pacific Northwest but was freed within hours.
  • Farstad better by half
    Farstad Shipping reported a 50% jump in net profit in the final leg of the year as the company continued to expand its fleet to nearly 60 vessels in the water.
  • Death for Suez plotters
    Egypt has sentenced a group of 26 people to death for plotting terror attacks on ships in the Suez Canal.
  • Spend it like Fredriksen
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean may be talking about selling ships before it buys again but analysts following the company are anticipating major moves on the acquisition front.
  • Klaveness seals NOCC deal
    Norway's Klaveness Marine has reached 95.63% ownership of car carrier company NOCC following the end of its takeover offer.
  • Marenave to see deep red
    Marenave Schiffahrts has warned of huge losses for 2013 after the German shipowner decided to take an axe to the value of its fleet.
  • Star taking dry duo
    Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has struck a bareboat charter deal for two Newcastlemax bulkers under construction in China.
  • HSH needs more cash
    HSH Nordbank looks set to draw on more money from its state-backed loan-loss guarantee fund in future years.
  • No let up for Nam Cheong
    Nam Cheong will not let up in its quest to become one of the largest offshore shipbuilders in South East Asia.
  • Diamond S launches $224m IPO
    Wilbur Ross-controlled products tanker owner will price New York share sale at between $14 and $16; confirms move for 10 Metrostar ships.
  • Workboat warning
    Workboat operators have been warned to check exhausts are insulated following a devastating fire on the ECC Topaz off the UK last month.
  • DESSC up in the fourth
    John Fredriksen-linked Deep Sea Supply more than tripled earnings in the final quarter despite a fall in revenue.
  • CMES takes tanker hit
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is making an impairment provision of CNY 1.976bn ($322.55m) on its fleet value.
  • Marco Polo makes rig move
    Singapore's Marco Polo Marine is branching out into the jack-up sector with a new order at PPL Shipyard.
  • STX reveals debt deal
    Cash-strapped STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has lined up a debt-for-equity swap worth KRW 1.89 trillion ($1.78bn).
  • Awilco in the red again
    Awilco LNG fell to a third consecutive quarterly loss despite welcoming two newbuildings to its fleet.
  • More cash for Vyborg
    Russia's Vyborg Shipyard has fixed up another loan to finance icebreakers.
  • SNCM rejects STX order
    French owner SNCM's vital fleet renewal is in jeopardy after its supervisory board voted against an order for two new ro-paxes.
  • TIL plans Oslo IPO
    Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) on Wednesday unveiled plans for a listing on the main Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • Zhongchang chops bulker
    China's Zhongchang Marine has cut a bulker order in half in an "uncertain market."
  • Chemoil to go private
    Glencore Xstrata is looking to take bunker supplier Chemoil Energy private in a deal announced late on Tuesday.
  • Nam Cheong ends on high
    Nam Cheong has continued its impressive performance in 2013 with a 42% jump in fourth quarter net profit.
  • Pacific in clover
    Pacific Radiance has made a strong end to the fiscal year with a near seven-fold increase in its fourth quarter profit.
  • Matson in the money
    Matson turned in a fourth-quarter profit Tuesday but a dispute over US government contracts took a toll on its bottom line.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Matson profit hit by nearly $10 million from lawsuit settlement
    The lawsuit, filed in 2010, accused carriers of violations of the federal False Claims Act because ocean freight fuel surcharges were imposed on portions of military household good shipments that moved in part by rail or truck.
  • Hong Kong budget makes third runway a priority
    The development of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport has a large part in the Hong Kong government's 2014-2015 budget, according to a statement released by the country's chief executive.
  • Construction begins on LNG-powered ships for TOTE
  • BNSF Logistics to manage wind turbine components in West Texas
  • CN unveils private car integration offering
  • U.S. exports support 11.3 million jobs in 2013
    A report from the Department of Commerce released Tuesday shows that exports are supporting more jobs now than at any time in the past 20 years.
  • Commerce, eBay team up on trade
  • Report: Inadequate funding exists for local transport projects
    In addition to dwindling monetary support, the report found that counties are confronted with a limited number of ways to generate revenue amid quickly rising costs for transportation projects.
  • Yusen Logistics to deliver LG products
  • ICS chair praises IMO
  • Maersk to raise European rates
  • DOT orders more safety precautions for oil trains

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
  • Ferry's maintenance work to boost fuel savings
    Hull has been re-painted using a 'fuel efficient' coating.
  • Lukoil supplying lubes in Novorossiysk
    New service will mean shorter routes for ships, company says.
  • Mid-east prices struggle to find direction
    Good avails reported in Fujairah.
  • Mid-week prices fall across Europe
    Bunkers following crude's lead.
  • ECA will cost Alaska dear, says shipping CEO
    A 50-mile limit makes more sense for short sea shipping.
  • Greek bunker fuel probe: More details emerge
    Adulterated fuel oil sold back to ships, authorities allege.
  • Asian prices weaken in mid-week trading
    Prices have fallen at most key hubs.
  • Singapore mulls second LNG terminal
    Move will support development of ancillary services, including bunkering.
  • Chemoil moves closer to delisting
    Majority stakeholder Glencore Xstrata makes exit offer.
  • Unmanned ships 'within a decade', says Rolls Royce
    Lighter vessels would save on fuel.
  • Titan Petrochemicals bets on shipyard asset for survival
    Shipyard is 'foundation' for Titan restructuring, says CEO.
  • Indian supplier to expand operations at Haldia
    Adds newbuild bunker tanker to support demand at the port.

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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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