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November 25, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sia lets 3 oil storage ships stay in its waters
    At least three loaded floating oil storage supertankers have been allowed to remain anchored in southern Malaysian waters, more than three months after the Malaysian government ordered their eviction, industry sources said yesterday.
  • Capesize dry bulk rates on Asian routes seen to fall
    Rates for capesize dry bulk carriers on key Asian routes are expected to fall over the next week on expectations that iron ore shipments to China will decline, ship brokers said yesterday.
  • Top Transocean manager to quit after 30-year stint
    Transocean Ltd, owner of the world's largest offshore drilling fleet, announced the departure of a former high-flying executive as the company struggles to improve its performance.

Sched Netweb site
  • Foul weather halts container removal from stricken Rena off New Zealand
  • MSC ups rate US$600/TEU on Dec 15 for Asia-west coast South America
  • China vows to enforce intellectual property rights at Chengdu trade talks
  • More Asia-Europe services to be reduced over winter slack season
  • Central China to invest US$1.29 billion in shipping construction
  • UBS renews 'buy' rating for Box Ships after quarterly US$5 million profit
  • Tianjin to set up 100 wholesale markets in 5 years to enhance logistics
  • Colombo container terminal project to commence in January as bids close
  • State-owned JNPT to 'corporatise' in hope of gaining competitive edge
  • Weiss Rohlig starts consolidation Hamburg-Taiwan service
  • Lufthansa Cargo sees 2012 recovery ahead, but may cut capacity 30pc
  • Air France races to get 1,400 tonnes of Beaujolais Nouveau to market
  • LAX suffers 10pc cargo decline in October, but passenger volume rises 2pc
  • Fuel costs, weak dollar hurt global air cargo: Emirates cargo chief

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic index falls, fleet growth adding pressure
  • Worlds first LNG-fuelled product tanker now in service
  • India unlikely to grant subsidy on rice exports to Indonesia
  • India, Korea to confer on CEPA to fine-tune tariffs
  • PMO intervenes to speed up clearance of stalled port projects
  • Its that time of the year again'enjoy it & benefit from it

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • Boeing now full member of Danish research centre
    Boeing has expanded its partnership with the Danish Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre (DAMRC) and become a full participating member. Boeing's membership offers DAMRC acce...
  • Alvaro Guzman to head The Freight Co in Vietnam
    The Freight Co, Bangkok, has announced that Alvaro Martinez Guzman is its new chief representative in Vietnam. Spanish-born Martinez' background is in international relations, foll...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • Cash injection for Australian infrastructure projects
    With good progress being made on two of South Australia's biggest infrastructure projects - the electrification of the Gawler Rail Line and construction of a south road superway - ...
  • Road freight prices decline in Europe
    Road freight prices declined by 2.6% in Europe in the third quarter of 2011, according to a transport market monitor published by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting. The index de...
  • France makes CO2 emissions measurement compulsory from 2013
    Transport operators in France will have to the state the quantity of CO2 emissions created by a service on their offers, quotes and bills in future. Service providers can establish...
  • Repairs after Simplon tunnel fire completed
    The Swiss railway SBB has completed repairs to that section of the Simplon tunnel damaged by the fire. CHF 12 million was invested. Upgrading work planned before the fire for 2012-...
  • Port of Salalah to offer Salalah-Europe sea-air links
    The port of Salalah has signed an agreement with Oman Air Cargo to strengthen links between the Sultanate's sea and airfreight sectors, as well as increase opportunities to develop...
  • Panama Maritime Chamber opens membership to international shipowners
    The Panama Maritime Chamber (PMC) has opened its membership to international shipowners with vessels registered in Panama for the first time, making it the equivalent of a Panamani...
  • Oldest German shipyard files for insolvency
    J.J. Sietas Schiffswerft & Co in Hamburg Neuenfelde, Germany's oldest shipyard that was established in 1635, has declared insolvency. The shipyard was managed by a member of th...
  • European airports making headway in reducing CO2 emissions
    ACI Europe, the European regional branch of the Airports Council International (ACI), has released an update on its flagship climate-change initiative called airport carbon accredi...
  • Schweizerische Post starts press distribution in Germany
    Schweizerische Post will operate its own press distribution operations in Germany from 1 January 2012, via its Swiss Post International unit. Swiss Post International Germany will ...
  • Norbert Dentressangle secures five-year contract with Carlsberg
    Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed as Carlsberg UK's primary logistics partner under a new five-year contract. Carlsberg will continue to distribute its own and third-party b...
  • Embraer and K+N extend partnership
    Embraer and Kuehne + Nagel extended their global partnership to include the establishment of a logistics hub for the Middle East and Africa regions at the Dubai Air Show. The hub w...
  • SIA Cargo now serves Chongqing
    Singapore Airlines Cargo now operates a twice weekly service to Chongqing in Western China, flying from Singapore to Bangalore, Kolkata (both India), Chongqing and Singapore, and o...

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • HHL buys vessel from Beluga's insolvency estate
    Auction of 12,800 dwt Volga called off after insolvency administrator agrees deal
  • Grand China payment problem persists, according to new Vafias filing
    Greek owner switches to New York court to seek security for unpaid hire allegedly going back three months
  • CSAV seeks buyer for boxline after third-quarter loss
    Weak demand and rising costs take losses to $343m
  • RBS files for auction of Ocean Tankers ship in Rhode Island as company hits back
    Michael Ioannides-led company to launch $728m damages claim against lenders
  • 'No breathing space' in dry bulk if trade growth does not continue
    Booming fleet is being absorbed at present but demand is looking uncertain, says Diana Shipping
  • MSC expands Le Havre presence
    New joint venture box terminal to add about 1.2m teu per year to port's handling capacity
  • Greek tanker ships Syrian crude despite EU ban
    Eurotankers aframax set to discharge Syrian cargo on December 3
  • Zim mulls merger as it lines up further Ofer family cash shot
    Speculation over carrier impacts on parent company share price
  • Holiday charter rush fails to ignite Atlantic product tankers
    MR tanker earnings hover just below operating costs despite a busy few days
  • Belfast Harbour awards $77.5m terminal contract
    Local firm Farrans (Construction) to deliver 50-acre facility to handle pre-assembly of offshore wind turbines
  • Banks refusing to pay ransoms
    Decision could prevent the early release of crews
  • Further tankers sold despite continued fall in prices
    Brokers report three more sales as owners struggle in the market
  • MISC to exit container business
    Malaysian shipping giant cites fast deterioration of box market conditions
  • Regulation will not stop influx of private guards in 2012
    Prices expected to fall as market becomes saturated
  • Box sector's game of pain leading to consolidation likely to continue
    OOCL and Wan Hai among the strongest, report says, while CSAV and Zim lead in accumulated losses
  • Irish freight throughput slides
    Short term outlook for ports remains challenging, says IMDO
  • Rushing toward development
    Unctad report underscores how maritime seaborne trade is changing
  • Peter Döhle to take stake in Ernst Russ
    Minority stake in rival tramp owner early sign of impending consolidation
  • Oil terminals asked to join database
    OCIMF project to promote safety and environmental protection
  • MISC shuts the box
    Malaysian shipping giant decides its wiser to pull the plug on its container line than sustain continued losses
  • Maybulk's profits fall on declining freight rates
    Kuala Lumpur-listed company cites 35% drop in time charter rates for first nine months
  • U-Sea Bulk signs new freight contract
    New agreement with majority shareholder will see it change name, again
  • Transatlantic to reflag icebreaker to secure $70m Sakhalin contract
    Vidar Viking to be reflagged under joint Russian and Cypriot flag
  • Hapag-Lloyd declares $225 per teu surcharge
    Bills to rise on December 19 for shipments from east Asia to northern Europe and Mediterranean routes
  • Croatia warned over shipyards sell-off
    Privatisation agreements must be signed by time country joins the EU, or yards will have to return state subsidies received prior to 2006
  • Maersk to move into the cloud
    HP to create private computing infrastructure for world's largest containerline

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • Zim seeks help after $66M loss
    ISRAEL Corp's box shipping subsidiary Zim said today it would seek to restructure its debts as it posted $66M losses for 3Q2011
  • Kremlin in port fight
    The Kremlin is reportedly in a shareholder battle for control of Vanino port, after refusing to accept the appointment of a new chief executive
  • EC warning on safety rules
    ITALY could face legal action if it fails to bring its passenger ship safety laws in line with EU rules, the European Commision warned today
  • Italy charged over VAT lag
    THE EUROPEAN Commission is taking the Italian government to the EU Court of Justice for failing to adopt EU rules on VAT exemptions for services to ships
  • SeaFrance ro-ros exported "illegally"
    ENVIRONMENT organisations have today called on the French government to repatriate two retired SeaFrance ferries which they claim were illegally exported to India for demolition
  • Softer VLCC rates seen
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that rising tonnage availability next week could push VLCC rates on the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba route down to Worldscale 60 or $22,033/day at today's bunker prices
  • Murchison agrees Oz port sale
    MURCHISON Metals today announced a deal to sell its stake in Western Australia's troubled Oakajee Port and Rail Project to joint venture partner Mitsubishi

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • Kerry's logistics centre is certified green
    Hong Kong-headquartered Kerry Logistics has had its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace green technology recognised - its Product Customisation and ...
  • Chennai congestion surcharge reduced
    As congestion at the container facilities at the Indian port Chennai improves, the trade recovery surcharge (CTR) has been reduced to around USD75 per TEU; albeit ...
  • China's PMI hits 32-month low
    A key barometer of a nation's future health, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), is predicting a possible hard landing for China's economy, fuelling fears of ...
  • MSC confirms Le Havre move in 2012
    MSC has confirmed that its first ships should start berthing in Le Havre's Port 2000 dock early next year. Stephan Snijders, general manager of MSC France, enthused: ...
  • MISC calls time on its liner business
    Malaysian National carrier, MISC Berhad, today announced its exit from the container liner business effective June 2012; having suffered cumulative losses of nearly ...
  • Black Friday D-Day for US retailers
    The day after Thanksgiving in the US - commonly known as Black Friday, when retailers' tills should starting ringing with the sound of profits - will have special ...
  • Shippers cautioned over carriers' carbon calculators
    Shippers have been advised to treat the results of ocean carriers' carbon emissions calculators cautiously by SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Its latest Sunday Spotlight ...
  • MOL boxship in Weser collision

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • Buy-back wins Street approval
    Diana Shipping tipped to aggressively repurchase shares as $100m plan is branded a "significant positive".
  • Diana changes growth curve
    New York-listed owner has reopened the door for newbuilding orders as yards are squeezed, president says.
  • Shipbuilding boosts Marco
    Singapore-listed company's third quarter numbers up by 25% after handing over more vessels.
  • Regulator approves CSIC bonds
    After scrapping a private share issue worth $1.8bn, CSIC gains approval for $1.26bn bond issue.
  • Coastal sliced by a third
    Malaysian shipbuilder sees earnings slashed by 32% after handing over less ships.
  • Indonesian deals up for grabs
    Wintermar's Sugiman Layanto tells TradeWinds WebTV that offshore opportunities are rife for overseas operators teaming with domestic owners.
  • Solstad preaches patience game
    Newcomers looking to tap the Asian offshore space should not expect an immediate return on their investments, owner says.
  • 'Game of pain' to continue
    Consolidation will not dampen intense competition in the container sector, Citi says.
  • Saviour for SeaFrance?
    French local authority offers EUR 10m for insolvent cross-Channel operator, whose vessels still remain in port.
  • Sealink's black ink thins
    Operator of offshore supply ships and tugs reports a third quarter profit but shipbuilding appears a drain.
  • Ocean Tankers chases banks
    Cyprus-listed owner plans $700m compensation claim against lenders who withdrew support.
  • Zim turns negative
    Parent Israel Corp reveals big three-month loss for Ofer family-controlled container line.
  • Frontline contracts 'fixed'
    Ship Finance CEO says stable mate has no right to renegotiate charters as he backs struggling customer to survive.
  • Keep it simple, says Keat
    Nam Cheong director tells TradeWinds WebTV that shipyards need to find offshore vessel gaps - and fill them.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2011
  • Rena salvage operations halted
    Virtually all the fuel oil that was onboard has also been pumped off to minimise the environmental risk should the Rena suffer more damage.
  • Prices stable in Fujairah, volatile in Suez
    Tight avails in Durban.
  • Main engine scrubber system proves reliability
    Company says ECA compliance has been achieved during continuous operations for over a year.
  • European markets soften
    Little activity in Rotterdam and Hamburg.
  • Operator pulls out of container shipping
    'The cost for us to remain relevant in the liner business is untenable,' says MISC president.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall as players try to cut inventories
    'Below-average stock levels largely due to a steeply-backwardated market.'
  • Storing fuel oil 'no longer an attractive option'
    FSU operations off Malaysia scale down, but three units are still on station off Pasir Gudang.
  • Asian IFO prices lack direction
    Demand generally low in Asian bunkering hubs.
  • Biofuels a 'very big' issue for shipping
    Maersk Line has started commissioning four European institutions to explore biofuel substitution strategies.
  • HK's 3.50% sulphur bunker supply will 'greatly depend' on oil majors
    ExxonMobil to 'officially' offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs from December 1.
  • EU emission legislation 'needs' to be aligned with IMO's
    MEP calls for timely implementation and possible extension of 0.1% sulphur limit in European waters.
  • Europe's first LNG-fuelled bunker barge to start operations
    Operations part of trials to acquire permit for construction of bio-LNG bunkering terminal.
  • CSAV losses deepen
    Fuel costs, the main cost component, remain 'high', the company says.
  • Sri Lankan supplier brings in 380 cSt parcel after delays
    'Major engine problems' to its chartered tanker delayed the supplier's imports of bunker cargoes.
  • Andatee CEO eyes acquisition of company's shares
    An Fengbin intends to launch tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of the company that he does not already own.
  • Brightoil director resigns
    Executive Director has 'no disagreement' with the board of the company, chairman says.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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