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November 5, 2012
Sched Netweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to increase, rising 13.4pc to US$1,491/TEU
  • China Shipping starts Haikou-Ho Chi Minh City weekly container service
  • Wan Hai credits intra-Asia for third quarter net profit of US$42 million
  • DP World to build US$200 million Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal
  • Rotterdam box volume slips 1.1pc to 8.9 million TEU in first 9 months
  • UK P&I Club marine underwriters to increase 2013 renewal fee by 7.5pc
  • Building of China-North Korea cross-border bridge soon to commence
  • High-speed 506-kilometre railway linking Golmud and Dunhuang to be built
  • Kerry Logistics' KART LTL trucking service links China to Vietnam
  • Cosco's Piraeus Container Terminal volume up 96pc to 1.6 million TEU
  • After dock strife, Marseille expects record 1.07 million TEU in 2012
  • California to fine non-CARB compliant reefer boxes US$1,000 from January
  • Panama Canal awards contract to build bridge on expanded Atlantic side
  • Air China, China Eastern profits fall as cargo, passengers loads shrink
  • Dutch regulator grants UPS extension on TNT buyout to February 28
  • AAPA reports 0.4pc slip in Asia-Pacific in September cargo volumes
  • Air France-KLM quarterly profit increases 21-fold to US$397 million
  • News of US$1.7 million Sao Paulo warehouse hold-up alerts air shippers

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Curtains to rise on Gujarat Junction 2012 tomorrow
  • DCI to add 3 more dredgers in 2 years
  • DGS orders inquiry into reasons behind tragic grounding of tanker
  • Domestic box handling in China booming
  • GE Shipping posts 3-fold rise in net profit
  • Integrate inland waterways, coastal shipping at Vallarpadam to reduce cost: CCHAA
  • Mystic Shipping facilitates discharge of record quantity rock phosphate at Kandla Port
  • New Zealand mulls withdrawing antitrust immunity to shipping lines
  • NOL sees Q3 profit turnaround to $ 50 m
  • SeaIntels container schedule reliability stats show sharp improvement in Sept.
  • Cotton exports come to a halt
  • ABG not to exit from NSD
  • Milind Deora promises focus on Major Port capacity augmentation, boosting Indian shipbuilding
  • US Customs expanding advanced air cargo screening pilot
  • Forex reserves rise marginally
  • INR ends weak at 53.81
  • BBC Chartering establishes presence in Fremantle, Australia effective Nov. 1
  • PPGs annual conference to be held in Le Havre next year

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • LPL Projects+Logistics in Hamburg completes its executive management
    Armin Schriefer (45) was named managing director of the German company LPL Projects+Logistics, which is headquartered in Hamburg, on 1 October. He was previously an executive in th...
  • Asky Airlines to resume service to three African destinations
    Starting tomorrow (3 November), multinational Asky Airlines based in Lomé (Togo), is to serve the Gambian capital Banjul again. The thrice weekly Lom'-Accra (Ghana)-Freetown (Sierr...
  • Panalpina now officially GDP certified at Brussels airport too
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina has reported that its operations at Brussels airport have the latest to obtain official GDP (Good Distribution Practice) ce...
  • Russian Railways spends nearly EUR 890 million on train safety improvement programme
    Russian Railways spent more than RUB 3.3 billion (EUR 31.3 million) on implementing a train safety improvement programme in 2011, and more than RUB 36 billion (EUR 886 millio...
  • ACI sees cargo traffic growth until 2031
    Airports Council International (ACI) has published its Global Traffic Forecast 2012-2031, based on surveys of its members - close to 200 airports all over the world - for their vie...
  • UPS public offer for TNT Express - extension of offer period
    The US integrator United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Dutch service provider TNT Express N.V. (TNT Express) have announced that the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets ...
  • DSV Solutions to operate European supply chain services for Yokogawa Europe
    DSV Solutions in the Netherlands has won a long term contract to operate Yokogawa's European supply chain operations from its brand new service centre in the Amsterdam Westpoort ha...
  • Less profit for Swiss despite rising load factors in Q3
    Swiss International Air Lines reported an operating profit of EUR 153 million for the first nine months of 2012, a 36% decline compared to the...
  • Deutsche Post to test 50 pilot vehicles in 2013
    After a one-year development phase, the first Streetscooter prototype has met Deutsche Post's expectations in terms of features loading capacity and safety standards. Deutsche Post...
  • UASC with new direct service between Turkey and Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Indian subcontinent
    Kuwait-based United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) began operating a new direct service between Mersin, Izmir and Istanbul (all Turkey) and destinations in the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf ...
  • Kerry Asia Road Transport launches China-Vietnam LTL trucking service
    Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART) has launched a new scheduled twice-weekly trucking service connecting Shenzhen (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam), through its Asean-China road network. T...
  • Measures to cut costs at Rail Cargo Austria
    The supervisory board of Austria's state railway OeBB has decided on a range of cost-cutting measures for its freight arm Rail Cargo Austria (RCA). Some 100 employees will be made ...
  • 4flow reinforces its business development field
    Martin Benning is joining 4flow, a company providing consulting, software and services for logistics and supply chain management. He will be in charge of developing new transportat...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Three crew member whistleblowers get $67,000 each
  • Huntington Ingalls promotes Tom Stiehle
  • Jones Act waivers issued to aid in gas flow
  • U.S.-flag interests not opposed to Jones Act waivers
  • Navy scientists look to reinvent the gas turbine
  • Coast Guard reopens Port of NY/NJ on limited basis

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Port association elects new officers for 2012-13
  • Homeland Security halts Jones Act to allow tankers to call Northeast ports
  • Cheese shop opens doors at Sea-Tac International Airport
  • Cargill exec stepping down as chief financial officer
  • US rail freight traffic rolls to up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • DNB hails an end to dry bulk slump
    Norwegian bank has high hopes too for boxships and tankers
  • Schlüssel Reederei KG takes over Harmstorf
    Head office consolidation planned as German firms pool resources
  • North Europe import-export balance breaks down
    Ports see fall-out from euro crisis as inbound goods fall behind outbound flows
  • Can HSH Nordbank hold its nerve?
    The world's biggest shipping lender seeks to increase its state-backed guarantees
  • Commerzbank withdrawal from shipping hits owners
    Surprise move has left many in the financing industry with a bitter aftertaste
  • Vive la différence
    In the ever more crowded LNG segment, smart players are seeking to diversify
  • New world order
    Plans to exploit shale gas will see shipping spearhead a new battle for energy security
  • Port hopes in Wales
    A visit to ABP reveals a light at the end of the Severn tunnel
  • Hurricane havoc has halted New York-New Jersey port operations
    USCG pledges restored service a 'priority' but damage is evident along the waterfront
  • VLGC earnings plummet as cargoes dry up
    Concerns mount over sourcing new LPG supply
  • TransAtlantic cuts its third-quarter losses
    Swedish shipping firm hit by weak trade in northern Europe and offshore supply glut
  • P+S insolvency hearing opens in Stralsund
    Deadline for creditor claims is December 14
  • Bonheur posts increased profit
    Exchange rate gains boost Fred. Olsen holding company
  • Sincere Navigation issues new shares to back bulker purchases
    Taipei-listed dry bulk firm will raise $25.3m after ordering three vessels
  • Two Southeast Asia hijackings highlight regional piracy threat
    Despite September incidents, IMB chief sees such incidents as issues of national law
  • Asian yards' results show offshore orders essential
    Samsung Heavy Industries outperforms its peers and shows significant shift towards sector
  • Navios Logistics plots Uruguay port expansion
    Greek owner's logistics arm targets grain, iron ore and other commodities
  • Palm oil trade is 'one to watch' for tankers
    Fewer newbuildings are taking cargoes on maiden voyages, leaving more for others
  • Cape rates hold steady
    Capesize rates will stabilise this month due to Chinese demand, say brokers
  • Gasoline crisis pushes Obama administration to issue limited Jones Act waiver
    But with discharge terminals still closed, actual impact will be limited

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • London Club raises P&I rates by 12.5%
    P&I CALL rates have been raised by the London P&I Club - by 12.5%
  • Is Asia/Europe box recovery imminent?
    A RECENT rebound in Asia/Europe box rates has left analysts divided over whether it means a recovery is imminent
  • Keppel to convert FLNG for Golar
    KEPPEL Shipyard has agreed to convert a Moss LNG carrier into a floating LNG plant for Golar LNG
  • Missing Russian gold ship sailed illegally
    RUSSIAN gold ship missing since the morning of 27 October turns out to have sailed illegally into the Sea of Okhotsk
  • One Mombasa strike halts, another starts
    DOCKERS in Mombasa today reportedly halted a strike that had snarled Kenya's main port for two days
  • DPW to add container terminal at JNP
    DUBAI Ports World has been cleared to invest about $200M for a new box terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • China schedules start of labour rules
    CHINA has scheduled its implementation of an international labour convention
  • Golar LNG prices follow-on
    JOHN Fredriksen-controlled Golar LNG Partners today priced a follow-on offering to pay for acquiring an LNG carrier from sponsor Golar LNG Ltd
  • Yang Ming turn losses into $92M in profits
    YANG Ming Marine Transport of Taiwan has reported third-quarter net profits of NT$2.7Bn ($92M), up 153% on losses of NT$53 ($181M) in same period of last year
  • Box rate yo-yo warned
    RATE RISES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes might be followed closely by a rate collapse, a senior shipping analyst has warned
  • Viking sees weak North Sea PSV market
    THE NORTH Sea's PSV market is likely to suffer a mainly soft final quarter of the year due to continued flow of new vessels on the market, says Viking Supply Ships
  • Prospering Panalpina gains market share
    SWISS logistics group Panalpina, the global ocean freight forwarder, said today it is closing in on significant gains in market share
  • Russian groups set for commodity takeovers
    Argos Group, which trades and distributes petroleum and biofuel products in Europe, is set to be acquired by AFK Sistema - the Moscow-based holding of Vladimir Yevtushenkov
  • COSCO yard unit's profits fall 19%
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today its profits fell 19% year on year in the first nine months of 2012, on decreased shipbuilding and drybulk revenues
  • Oz LNG exports seen at 20M tonnes
    AUSTRALIA'S resources minister Martin Ferguson said today the country's LNG exports are estimated to reach 20M tonnes in 2011-12

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Fargo 'TOPS' for Roadways
    UK transport and logistics software provider, Fargo Systems has signed a five-year deal with multimodal transport group, Roadways Container Logistics to roll out ...
  • Wan Hai showing the way
    Taipei-headquartered Wan Hai Lines continued its profitable work in Q3 adding another USD42 million dollars of net profit to the USD26.4 gained at the half year ...
  • American consumers more confident
    That is the finding of the latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index which rose to 72.2 in October, up from 68.4 the month before, hitting a five-year high ...
  • Containers give way to sail
  • MSC Flamina: blaze still a mystery
  • Fuel shortages hamper Sandy clean-up
    With the death toll rising to more than 90 and millions of Americans and thousands of businesses on the US east coast still without power a shortage of fuel is ...
  • Asia - Europe GRIs holding
    At least that is the anecdotal view, and not least also the view from the spot markets, suggesting that the radical culling of services by liners on the troubled ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • US in Jones Act waiver
    The US Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended Jones Act restrictions in response to fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Sandy.
  • RCL oils paper press
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has turned to shareholders with a $500m paper issue.
  • Uljanik stretches loss
    Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba has seen nine-month losses grow as costs rose.
  • Hellenic tied to buy
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have linked Hellenic Carriers of Greece to the unconfirmed acquisition of a supramax bulker.
  • E-mails are private
    Fairstar Heavy Transport has failed in a bid to access the e-mails of former chief executive Philip Adkins in a legal case that is seen as having important implications for the way business is done today.
  • Tankers trump Facebook
    Sadly for fans of Fridays, hard work pays better than spending time on Facebook - even if you own the social media phenomenon.
  • Great Eastern builds profit
    Indian tanker and bulker owner Great Eastern has been boosted by ship sales as its profit rose in the second quarter.
  • Bigger is better
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has returned to profit in the first half as it expanded its fleet.
  • Two sides to FLNG story
    Golar LNG's plan to enter the floating LNG arena has contrasting implications for its rivals, DNB says.
  • New dawn for Sunrise
    A Jutha multipurpose has been refloated after a month stuck in Spanish sand.
  • Daily life at sea
    We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week.
  • Yang Ming chops loss
    Asset sales have helped Taiwanese container line Yang Ming reduce its losses in the first nine months.
  • TransAtlantic plots sales
    Christen Sveaas' Rederi AB TransAtlantic has cut its third quarter loss but it remains unhappy with its performance in Industrial Shipping.
  • Cosco Sing slumps
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its bottom line sag in the third quarter as the shipbuilding and dry-cargo markets continued to struggle.
  • UECC crewman dies
    A crewman has died on a UECC car carrier after complaining of chest pains off France.
  • Cauvery: two bodies found
    Two more bodies have been found in the search for five missing crew who abandoned a grounded Indian tanker off Chennai.
  • Greek sweet on capes
    Moundreas' triple purchase catches the eye amid questions about charterers hunger for the ships.
  • IHI grows earnings
    Japan's IHI Corp has posted a big jump in six-month profit ahead of its shipyard merger with JFE Holdings.
  • Eagle lands term deal
    A Deep Sea Supply anchor-handler has clinched 12 months of work in Malaysia worth $8.5m.
  • Tax trims Olsen profit
    Norwegian owner Fred Olsen's holding company Bonheur has seen profit held back by a bigger tax bill in the first nine months.
  • ABP buys new cranes
    Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded a contract to Liebherr for four new ship-to-shore gantry cranes.
  • Bibby seals bank loan
    Bibby Line Group has secured a £53m ($85m) loan from Standard Chartered to bolster its offshore fleet.
  • Kinder back in business
    Kinder Morgan says its New York harbour terminals forced shut by Hurricane sandy are poised to re-open.
  • Golar Grand drops down
    Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) is set to acquire an LNG carrier from fellow John Fredriksen company Golar LNG for $265m.
  • Zafiro gets Davie nod
    Zafiro Marine looks to have won its bid to take over troubled Canadian shipbuilder Davie Yards, it emerged last night.
  • Motiva calls force majeure
    Motiva Enterprises has confirmed that force majeure has been declared at four of its terminals in and around New York.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Ex-GE executive starts project logistics firm
  • DP World to build new berth at India's largest port
  • Devine named new president of OOCL (USA)
    Paul Devine replaces former president Erxin Yao, who is relocating back to Hong Kong to become OOCL's director of corporate planning, regions management and corporate administration.
  • Mixed 3Q for Panalpina as air freight slumps
    The Switzerland-based company's forwarding revenue in the third quarter rose 9.6 percent to $1.8 billion, but operating profits fell 84.3 percent to $7.5 million. Year-to-date, revenue is up 1.6 percent to $5.2 billion.
  • OOCL's chassis changes in Virginia, Midwest cities
  • Tecsys secures financing for growth
  • Weak demand grounds SIA freighter
  • Dole Ocean Cargo raising Americas rates
  • MOL's TP vessel reliability holds steady in 3Q
  • Duarte-Peláez named new AAPA chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Weekly global market roundup
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Bunker prices in the Americas end week lower
    Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • EPA waives air standard regulations for New York region
    Foreign tankers that normally will be allowed to sail from the Gulf of Mexico to New York-area ports.
  • WFS hosts earnings call with management team
    'Despite current market conditions, we continue to find opportunities in the marine market place, while maintaining a strong risk management discipline.'
  • ABS ramps up LNG research efforts
    Scope of agreement includes LNG fuelled ships, bunkering and subsea exploration and production.
  • Week ended soft in Fujairah
    Prices generally down with some stability returning to Suez bunker market.
  • Prices fall for fourth consecutive day in north west Europe
    Prices continue to soften across continent.
  • Ships refloated a month after being driven ashore
    Pollution fears lifted.
  • DFDS defends deployment of vessel described as 'disastrous purchase'
    'It's very fast in a straight line and uses a lot of fuel,' says former operator.
  • Efficiency index marred by erroneous data, say owners
    'For a shipowner to have his ship knocked off a potential charter on the basis of an inaccurate standard is extremely harsh.'
  • Crude oil prices fall in early trading Friday
    Saudi Arabia expected to cut December prices for heavy and medium grades.
  • Week ends with IFO prices largely down
    Supplies of marine fuel fine at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • US barge operator completes $116 million acquisition
    Total of 13 barges and seven tugboats acquired from Allied Transportation Company.
  • NYK Line narrows H1 losses
    Firm reduces net loss from 'freight negotiation and cost-cutting activities', says President.
  • 'Next generation' VLCC to use Wartsila low-speed engine
    Order represents Wartsila's 1,000th order for its RT-flex common-rail 2-stroke engines.
  • Chinese supplier re-elects directors
    Continues its search for a replacement auditor.
  • Titan appoints financial adviser
    Altus will advise whether Guangdong Zhenrong's offers are 'fair and reasonable'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
- geographical areas
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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