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March 31, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's PSA 2013 profit up 13pc to US$1.13 billion, sales rise 3pc
  • Sinotrans Shipping buys 2 firms for US$138 million, but profit down
  • China Shipping Development adds 1.92 million tonnes capacity this year
  • Customs dispute over trucker guarantees at Finnish-Russian border
  • Dalian Huayuankou Economic Zone to open US$402 million logistics park
  • Bidders quit Kandla container terminal after port trust becomes difficult
  • Inner Mongolia's Erenhot cargo volume up 3.6pc to 1.38 million tonnes
  • Hunchun gets subsidy to develop cross-border infrastructure
  • Germany: Reciprocal trade sanctions will hit Russia harder than West
  • ASEAN economies need to sort out customs and harmonise trade rules
  • Ruin looms for carriers as overcapacity is compounded with rising debt
  • Air China 2013 profit drops 32pc to US$524.7 million, sales off 1.3pc
  • DHL joins pharma race as Asians grows older, affluent and needy
  • Miami airport posts 2pc hike in international air freight in 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • BHP 2014 & Bulk Trans 2014 generating tremendous response
  • DNV GL service reduces impact of variations in ship construction
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups operating result & volume in 2013
  • Suez Canal going strong
  • Indian fruit, vegetables face EU ban
  • KPT again shortlisted as 'Port of the Year' for seafarers' welfare
  • Govt keen on improving road connectivity with neighbours
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Meat exports can grow by 5 pc on higher demand: Food Secy

International Transport Journalweb site
  • GATX invests in new railcars
  • Cargolux rings in numerous changes
  • SBB Cargo steams back into the black
  • Iata turns spotlight on opportunities in Latin America
  • Port of Hamburg offers green awards
  • Jan de Rijk provides trucking services for Lufthansa Cargo
  • Finally back home
  • ABC launches new US service and increases existing one
  • UPS opens European air hub's extension
  • PSA sees increase in volume and profit
  • Scotland's Caledonian Logistics renews fleet
  • A new office in the New World
  • Einstiege hier und da
  • Kuehne + Nagel supporting Irish Dairy Board
  • DHL Express and Southern Air expand fleet
  • WCI drops ahead of planned GRI

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Bollinger delivers ninth FRC
  • Volstad newbuild has permanent magnet tunnel thruster
  • Houston and Galveston open to all marine traffic
  • Crowley tugs deliver Tubular Bells topside
  • Coastal wins OSV orders, jack-up in works
  • GAO rejects protest of $47.5 million inflatables contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Attica reduces its annual loss
    Ferry owner attributes result to growth in traffic, cheaper fuel and better deployment
  • Cosco to order five 14,000 teu ships and deepen ties to China Shipping Group
    Chairman Ma says carrier aims to learn from Maersk Line's fiscal example
  • OW Bunkers lists in Copenhagen
    Danish fuel supplier is part of shipping service provider the Wrist Group
  • Asia Container Terminals divestment boosts PSA annual profits
    Singapore ports giant reports 6% volume growth from its overseas ventures
  • Eastern Europe uncertainties hit HHLA
    Chief executive says Hamburg port operator could suffer from Russia sanctions
  • Wan Hai reports 16% annual profit growth
    Intra-Asia specialist reports a 5% drop in revenues but also in costs
  • Swedish Club reports $17m surplus in 2013
    Results reflect a positive underwriting year and strong investment earnings
  • Carriers push Asia-Europe freight rates over $1,000 per teu
    Prices almost double on the Asia-South America trade but fall on Far East-US route
  • Two creditors sell Berlian Laju Tanker loans to KKR
    Chembulk's Noonan takes global role, as BLT faces better prospects in chemical tanker sector
  • More and more eggs in ever-bigger baskets
    Ever-larger containerships pose a tricky proposition for salvors
  • The Week on Wall Street | March 28
    Free to read: Shipping news and gossip from America
  • Exclusive Lloyd's List sulphur survey reveals growing trust in technology
    Findings show some owners favour scrubbers but others may turn to more expensive LNG

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Vessel sinks following collision off Japan
    The Japan-flagged cement carrier Sumise Maru No. 38 (IMO: 9054200) that collided with Japan-flagged chemical tanker Kaisei Maru (IMO: 9560431) off Himeji, Japan on Wednesday sank three hours after the incident
  • Haixun 01 to hunt for MH370 debris
    Chinese Maritime patrol ship Haixun 01 will tomorrow seek to recover objects sighted by search planes late on Friday AEST during the hunt for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines MH370
  • Strong start for OW Bunker shares
    Shares in OW Bunker, the Danish bunker supplier that went public in Copenhagen today, started trading on a firm note
  • Vancouver trucker strike ends
    Truckers at Port Metro Vancouver returned to work on 27 March after an agreement was reached over rates of pay and waiting times at the port's four container terminals
  • Swedish Club saw underwriting profit in 2013
    The Swedish Club, the Gothenburg-based P&I club, has announced its underwriting business returned to profit last year, while surplus and free reserves increased as well
  • MH370 search moves shifts north
    The air and sea search for the wreckage of flight MH370 shifted closer to the coast of Australia today
  • E.ON seeks partner among South Korean shipbuilders
    German energy firm E.ON is in talks with four South Korean shipbuilders for an LNG carrier, the company's CEO said on Tuesday
  • China COSCO back to black
    China COSCO returned to profits of CNY235M ($39M) in 2013 after disposals of its non-core businesses
  • Growing LNG demand faces facility challenges
    The need to meet growing energy demand, especially LNG, is being tested by the challenges in building production facilities, Gastech 2014 was told yesterday
  • BMT designs jetty to facilitate Petronas project
    Maritime consultancy BMT Asia Pacific has completed a concept design for the material off loading facility (MOLF) at Petronas' proposed refinery and petrochemical integrated development (RAPID) complex in southeast Johor, Malaysia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Sound and Fury at NY-NJ Port
    Combine several hundred longshoremen on a work break with energetic speakers using microphones they don't need, and you get a lot of noise. There was plenty of that at a Port Newark rally on March 25. Dockworkers cheered lustily as a parade of speakers took turns blaming the Waterfront Commission of...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for March 28
    Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. However, according to investment firm Jefferies, the container shipping industry's supply and demand gap is narrowing this year, which will help carriers improve...
  • China's Two Largest Container Lines Continue to Suffer
    The two largest Chinese container lines have more reason to work together after they both continued to suffer from overcapacity and modest demand in 2013. Although China Cosco Holdings swung to a profit in 2013 with the help of asset sales, removing the risk of being delisted, its core shipping operations...
  • Labor, Chassis Put West Coast Ports Under Microscope
    With nerves fraying about upcoming talks between waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, with memories fresh of jurisdictional issues that have led to sporadic protests in the Pacific Northwest and with chassis shortages causing long delays at Los Angeles-Long Beach, West Coast ports are as exposed as...
  • Zim CEO in Bullish Mood Despite $530 Million Loss
    For someone who's just unveiled a whopping $530 million net loss for 2013, Zim Integrated Shipping Services' chief executive Rafi Danieli appears to be in an outlandishly bullish mood. The Israeli ocean carrier will be among the most profitable in the industry within five years, Danieli claimed just hours after revealing...
  • Shipowners Hope Low-Sulfur Fuel Deadline Gets Extended
    Staring at an incremental bill for low-sulfur fuel estimated at $75 to $100 billion per year for container ships beginning in 2020, container lines are hoping that implementation will get pushed back to at least 2025. Under MARPOL Annex VI, sulfur oxide, or SOx, content in marine fuel was reduced globally...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Rise Ahead of April 1 GRIs
    The SCFI for North Europe rose 44.0 percent in the week ending March 28. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern Europe and Mediterranean ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped in the week of March 28, only a few days before general rate increases set for...
  • Ukraine Crisis Could Hit 2014 Traffic, Financial Performance, HHLA Warns
    HHLA, the port of Hamburg's largest container handler, warned the crisis in Ukraine threatens to slow its important Russian feeder traffic and impact this year's financial performance. The Port of Hamburg had 32 weekly feeder connections to Russia in 2013. Full-size map The company said an 8.3 percent rise in Baltic Sea feeder...
  • FedEx Founder Opens Up About Opportunities for Growth
    Frederick W. Smith, FedEx chairman and CEO.Frederick W. Smith launched more than a company when he founded FedEx in 1973; he created an air express industry that has been crucial to the growth of global trade. Over the decades, FedEx has expanded to embrace ground parcel, trucking and, through FedEx...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Judge rejects seizure
    A US federal judge has rejected an effort by Italian owner Michele Bottiglieri Armatore to seize a bulker as part of a three-way arbitration fight.
  • Ship Finance may nix duo
    Ship Finance International may tear up its remaining two newbuilding contracts at Shanghai Shipyard due to delays.
  • Chemical changes coming
    Chemical tanker owners have been urged to prepare for changes to trading patterns as China aims for greater self-sufficiency.
  • Avance shows its hand
    Avance Gas has laid out firm details of its IPO which will see shares worth up to $250m sold.
  • BW tipped for VLCC strike
    BW Maritime of Singapore may be looking to add Metrostar's six VLCCs to its takeover of the Greek company's MR newbuilding fleet, but it appears to have competition.
  • Fednav takes to the air
    Canadian bulker owner Fednav claims to have become the first shipping company to use drones to check ice conditions in northern waters.
  • WW in $133m bond move
    Wilh Wilhelmsen has collected over $130m after becoming the latest shipowner to tap the Oslo bond market.
  • Titanic trouble?
    Steel-cutting on Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's Titanic II cruiseship has still not begun in China.
  • Titan faces more losses
    Restructuring FSU operator and bunker supplier Titan Petrochemicals has warned of a big deficit looming in delayed interim results for 2013.
  • No future for shipping?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Avance nets $450m
    Avance Gas has secured a $450m loan which will cover both existing ships and the first of its newbuildings.
  • Wan Hai profit slips
    Higher costs and lower revenue curtail Taiwanese container line in 2013.
  • Euronav firms $500m loan
    Euronav has signed a final agreement on a $500m loan which will help pay for 15 VLCCs bought from Maersk Tankers.
  • Sales lift PSA
    Singapore's PSA International raised its bottom line by 13.4% last year thanks mainly to asset disposals.
  • Bridge bash row settled
    Owner of tanker Harbour Feature agrees to pay $1.3m for New Hampshire accident.
  • Coastal hooks five
    Coastal Contracts of Malaysia has reeled in new shipbuilding contracts for five offshore support vessels and is close to clinching its first order for a jack-up drilling rig.
  • Cosco losses to return?
    With the ink still wet on its first annual profit in three years China Cosco is already being tipped for a resumption of red numbers in 2014.
  • Russian duo held
    Two VTS-Trans cargoships have been detained in Azerbaijan over technical faults and unpaid fees.
  • Suez Canal eyes record
    The Suez Canal's revenue is expected to reach a record high in its current financial year.
  • OW Bunker hits the Street
    OW Bunker saw an immediate jump in value today as the stock landed on the Nasdaq OMX in Copenhagen following its IPO.
  • OSG chases $450m
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Conti holds fire
    Germany's Conti Reederei has yet to declare any of its 12 ultramax options at China's Jiangsu Hantong shipyard.
  • Pallas ship refloats
    A Swedish cargoship has suffered a hull gash after grounding off Norway.
  • Is it a plane? No, it's a ship
    News organisations around the world flew into newsflash mode on Thursday, claiming a plane had crashed off the Canary Islands.
  • Morning Glory's story
    The captain of Morning Glory has revealed how he and his crew were coerced into loading crude at a rebel-held Libyan port by 35 armed militiamen.
  • Double piracy scare
    Two tankers have been targeted by suspected pirates in as many days off the coast of Somalia, it has emerged.
  • Hansen joins Milestone
    Tom Hansen has resurfaced in a top shipping post in Singapore as chief operating officer at Milestone Chemical Tankers.
  • EQT buys StormGeo
    EQT has acquired a majority stake in StormGeo in a deal that also sees DNV GL increase its stake in the Oslo-based company.
  • Vopak in Canada move
    Royal Vopak has expanded its footprint in Canada with the acquisition of two distribution terminals.
  • Seaspan sets notes price
    Seaspan Corp has set the price on a notes offering that could raise gross proceeds of $345m for the New York-listed containership owner.
  • Range set on $250m IPO
    Avance Gas is poised to announced the pricing range of what will be a $250m initial public offering on the Olso Stock Exchange, the chief executive of a major shareholder said today.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Chairman of NY/NJ Port Authority resigns
    David Samson, the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, has resigned, effective immediately, said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday afternoon.
  • China Shipping reports loss for 2013
    Sluggish demand and increased capacity "led to a notable mismatch between supply and demand," and freight rates on main trade lanes "showed no substantial recovery and continued to fluctuate at low level," the company noted.
  • PSA profit rises 13% in 2013
    PSA's revenue rose 3.3 percent, year-over-year, to $3.7 billion on volume that increased by 2.9 percent to 61.8 million TEUs. When adjusted for port portfolio changes, PSA's like-for-like volume growth over 2012 was 4.6 percent.
  • Port Iquique seeks investors for terminal expansion
    The project at the port in northern Chile, which calls for the construction of a third berth and the expansion of another, will cost upward of $350 million. Iquique is located in the Tarapaca region, about 1,118 miles from Santiago.
  • Canada addresses marine, rail tanker safety
  • New NC port authority head is ex-Maersk exec
  • MOL expands New Delhi warehouse
  • MOL meets majority of internal KPI targets in February
  • Business park breaks ground near Savannah port
  • Engine importer reaches agreement with EPA
    The company will pay $630,000 in civil penalties and post a $300,000-to-$500,000 bond to satisfy any future potential penalties related to the import of model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 vehicles.
  • Weekly GRI Roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Unclear fuel price direction in Houston
    Average demand reported at the US Gulf port on Friday.
  • Repsol to expand bunkering ops in Singapore
    Plans to hire one or two new bunker traders by year-end.
  • Report: Shipping confidence hits highest level since 2008
    Survey reveals 'compelling evidence that a sea-change is set to take place in connection with shipping finance', says Moore Stephens.
  • Crewmember injured during bunkering ops in Singapore
    Face struck by hose's quick release connector.
  • Prices edge up across most markets
    Some improvement to supply at Cape Town.
  • Crude gives bunkers a boost in most markets
    Most price gains were close to double digits.
  • Survey gives filip to scrubber manufacturers
    Owners likely to go for technological solution to meet tougher sulphur cap.
  • SGMF: Access to supply key to LNG's wider use
    Industry adoption slow, but it will happen, says group.
  • OW Bunker: Share price rises on strong demand
    First day's trading price around DKK 20 above offer price.
  • Prices mixed across Asian hubs
    Hong Kong players preparing for supply switch from MGO to LSMGO.
  • OW Bunker lists at Copenhagen
    Bunker company makes IPO reality on strong demand for stock.
  • Asia's LNG pricing set to fall over long term
    'LNG prices across the globe will start to converge towards a natural lower level,' says Rolls Royce executive.
  • Kogas starting LNG bunkering project this year
    Company looking into development at South Korean ports of Busan, Incheon and Pyeongtaek.
  • Bunker demand in China shifts towards East
    Fuel oil exports at Shanghai topped other ports.
  • ICC: Be alert to oil scams
    Fraudsters capable of producing 'extremely credible documents'.
  • Navy bunker tanker to be upgraded
    In contract worth over $8 million.

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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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