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November 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH alliance cuts seven services between Asia and the Mediterranean
  • Barged cargo from mid and lower Yangtze to be railed to Europe via Chongqing
  • DCT Gdansk marks 5th birthday with 25pc more capacity with yard growth
  • State Council waterway regulations allows foreigners to participate
  • Fujian-Taiwan direct container trade volume up 1.2pc as bulk rises 41.4pc
  • MOL stages table-top drill of collision of steel carrier and coaster
  • Intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC marks 20 years in Hong Kong
  • Owners, not charterers, take hit when pirates strike: UK Commercial Court
  • IATA: World air cargo growth continues to slow as September demand weakens
  • WFS takes over ground handling for BA World Cargo at Gatwick airport
  • Atlas Air parent profit up 20pc profit to US$33.9 million, revenue up 13pc

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • BLPL Singapore commences two container vessel routes
  • Essar Shipping's H1 profit up at 17.91 cr.
  • DP World & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust mark awarding of new project
  • NMPT bags environmental upgradation award
  • INR 4,000-cr. deal inked to develop 2 rail corridors
  • Truck rentals pick up in Oct., but lower year-on-year
  • Chidambaram pegs fiscal growth at 5.5-6 pc
  • Uttar Pradesh approves rice export policy for 5 years
  • Emerging countries look to each other to enhance trade

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Newcastle airport changes minority partner
    The Danish entity Copenhagen Airports A/S recently agreed to sell its 49% interest in the share capital of the NIAL Group Ltd (NIAL), the parent company of Newcastle international ...
  • Palau Airways partners AAT in Hong Kong
    Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) was appointed by Palau Airways (P7) as its handling agent for cargo and documentation at Hong Kong International Airport with effect from 28 O...
  • New Iata member Safi Airways hopes to fly back to Europe soon
    Safi Airways, the privately owned international scheduled airline of Afghanistan, has officially been accredited with full Iata membership. The airline also successfully completed ...
  • Woolworths renews transport contract with Linfox in Australia
    The giant retailer Woolworths has signed a five-year contract to continue Linfox store distribution from the former's Wyong distribution centre in New South Wales (Australia). Linf...
  • Asciano lands new train services contract for coal transport
    Asciano's Pacific national coal haulage business has entered into a train services contract with Australia's coal miner BMA. The pact provides the support functions of maintenance ...
  • OOCL: management changes in Hong Kong and USA
    The Hong Kong-based shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is making changes to its management, effective 1 January 2013. Bosco Louie will retire from his current r...
  • Bucharest international railfreight terminal receives first intra-EU train
    Tibbett Logistics, the operator of southeastern Romania's prime intermodal rail terminal, the Bucharest international railfreight terminal (BIRFT), has received the first scheduled...
  • Debut for FedEx Freight's new LNG tractors
    FedEx Freight, a leading US provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, has begun testing two new tractors powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)-only engines. The pre-...
  • BBC Chartering focuses on Western Australia
    The Germany-based company BBC Chartering, a leading provider of multipurpose and heavylift shipping services, strengthened its presence in the Australian market by establishing a ...
  • DPD building new national hub in Poland
    The global parcel and express service provider DPD has built a new, EUR 32 million parcel sorting centre in Stryków, near Lodz (Poland). As a central handling site, the facility ac...
  • DSV investing heavily in a logistics facility in Krefeld
    The logistics service provider DSV, together with real estate developer Habacker, has unveiled plans to construct a EUR 60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain (German...
  • Norway Post acquires Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri
    The Scandinavian postal operator Norway Post has acquired the Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri. Norway Post said that Ekdahls 'keri provides mainly road transport and termin...
  • New vice-president carrier sales for South Carolina Ports
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA/USA) hired John Wheeler to fill the position of vice-president, carrier sales, effective 29 October. Wheeler, who reports to Paul McClintoc...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Severe weather threatens Sandy pollution response
  • NYPD adds more Gladding Hearn patrol boats
  • Canada has new Fisheries Research Vessel
  • W&O's Loomis joins new SCA Committee
  • Indonesia's ITS opts for SmartMarine 3D
  • Tanker propeller jobs keep Hydrex teams busy
  • Gondan launches PSV for Østensjø Rederi
  • TTS Group wins orders worth $17.5 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Alaska Airlines expanding with new Pacific Northwest flights
  • Port of Camas-Washougal buying Columbia River waterfront property
  • Boeing nets first conversion order for 767-300ER planes to freighters
  • Agencies respond to spill at Port Angeles Tesoro terminal
  • Seattle District Corps personnel cross country to aid Sandy recovery

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Down by the jetty
    Canvey Island has never lost its feelgood factor - and it is all thanks to oil and gas
  • Box chartering deals remain sluggish during Eisbein festivities
    Market faces weak demand, seasonal capacity cuts and continued deliveries of new tonnage
  • Rostock port operator secures $64m loan
    HSH Nordbank says deal shows its commitment to north German region
  • Box carriers face difficult fourth quarter
    Mixed outlook from CTS data suggests carriers' troubles will continue for some time
  • Paragon delays delivery of four newbuildings
    Boudouroglou 'optimistic' that the company will emerge stronger from its losses
  • Seaspan and Yangzijiang play hardball over options
    China Development Bank on stand-by as boxship newbuilding talks continue
  • Impairments on VLCCs drive Knightsbridge to third-quarter loss
    Firm talks up 'attractive risk-reward' of dry bulk amid rumoured tanker exit
  • Box Ships inks deal for idled pair in profitable third quarter
    New OOCL acquisitions boost revenues and average time charter earnings
  • Cut-price orders are poison, says Yangzijiang chairman
    Exclusive interview: '2011 was grey, 2012 is black and 2013 will be bloody', warns Ren
  • Bunker costs fall to fresh lows
    Cheaper fuel helps VLCC owners to pull in higher earnings
  • Thome sets pace for a market change
    Singapore ship manager sees vetting procedures spread to dry bulk world
  • German maritime accidents body to hand over MSC Flaminia
    Light at the end of the tunnel for box unloading
  • Seaspan boss hails Obama win
    Policy continuity will be good for shipping, says Wang
  • Sempra poised to win permit to export Louisiana LNG
    Momentum builds for US gas projects that will boost demand for shipping
  • State hand-out shields China Shipping from hefty operating losses
    Government subsidies and income tax rebates boost net earnings by nearly 50%
  • Better turnover boosts Bourbon
    French offshore major's share price rises on third-quarter revenue statement
  • Cure or kill
    Restructuring consultancy fees are a bitter pill for troubled firms to swallow
  • Yangzijiang vows to be China's most profitable yard as profit slips
    Shipbuilder restructures sites to target specific market niches
  • Trading up
    Obama victory should see the US strip the rancour from trade policy
  • Hyundai Samho resold seven Nobu Su bulk carriers, say brokers
    TMT's kamsarmax vessels reported to have fetched $24m-$25m each
  • Restructuring costs drag down Torm to $78m loss
    But support from banks will help troubled tanker firm to weather poor markets
  • Three P&I clubs announce general rate increases
    London Club announces the largest rate rise to date

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Keystone, LNG decisions loom for Obama
    PRESIDENT OBAMA'S victory leaves him facing two outstanding decisions at the outset of his second term that have major implications for shipping
  • Clarkson's shares dive on profits warning
    CLARKSON'S, the London-listed maritime services group, today issued a profits warning
  • Paragon delays timetable on newbuildings
    NYSE-listed Paragon today disclosed quarterly losses and an agreement with Zhejiang Ouhua to push back delivery dates on four newbuildings
  • TORM founders in yet more red ink
    TORM today reported deeper year on year losses for both 2012's first nine months and third quarter
  • Bourbon rides high
    OFFSHORE operator Bourbon said today its third-quarter revenues jumped 21% year on year to €306.1M ($393.27M), reflecting its strong growth and rising vessel hire rates in the offshore oil and gas services market
  • Pressure rises in Asia on box Panamaxes
    DAILY hire rates for chartered Panamax box ships are sliding down this week, with more owners fixing below $9,000 per day, brokers said today
  • Chinese methanol imports expected to fall by 20.6%
    CHINA is expected to import less methanol than it did last year, as the economic slowdown affected chemical demand
  • LNG fleet growth to exceed demand in 2014
    THE high number of speculative LNG carrier orders placed last year would result in fleet growth exceeding demand in 2014, said RS Platou
  • Capesize rates slide
    CAPESIZE rates are sliding in both basins after rallying over the last three weeks, with brokers reporting that owners are accepting sliding rates as they believe the market is losing momentum
  • Yangzijiang 3Q profits down 14%
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today that its 3Q12 earnings dropped 14% year on year to 877.2M yuan ($140.47M), with no order wins in the period
  • Yangzijiang moves into property development
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today it would move into property development, with the registration of a subsidiary in Jiangsu province, China
  • BV's newbuilding orders fall by 38%
    FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said its fresh newbuilding orders fell another 38% year on year in the first nine months of 2012
  • NY & NJ finally reopens
    CONTAINER terminals are running again today at Port of New York & New Jersey, a week after Hurricane Sandy

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • SCFI - Shanghai Containerized Freight Index
    Shanghai export average spot rates for the following trade lanes are among the 15 component trade lanes in the weekly SCFI-Containerized Freight Index,produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and weigh 57.5 percent of the SCFI comprehensive reading. SCFI - SHANGHAI CONTAINER FREIGHT INDEX*Nov. 2: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,251.20, up...
  • Drewry Container Rate Benchmark
    The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong. The Nov. 5 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 2.7 percent or...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Chinese and US politics: so different but both are lands of opportunity
    The once-a-decade baton change of leadership in China's ruling Communist Party is in sharp contrast to the Hollywood-style over-hyped razzmatazz of the US presidential ...
  • RZD seals deal to buy Gefco
    French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen has completed the sale of 75% of its logistics subsidiary, Gefco, to JSC Russian Railways (RZD) for GBP800 million (USD1 billion). ...
  • 4,000 up for CI LinkedIn
  • China drives BMW ahead
    Germany's luxury car maker BMW - which includes the iconic Rolls Royce and Mini brands - is enjoying a record year in China, taking full advantage of the 'islands ...
  • Slot charter expiry heralds end for HPOS transpac link
    Chinese state-owned ocean carrier, Hainan PO Shipping [HPOS], established in 2009 to aid the economic development of the country's Yangpu region, will exit its ...
  • APM T handles biggest ship at Port of Mobile
  • New attack in Chinese solar panel wars
    Ahead of the once-in-a-decade change of leaders in China the nation is fighting back in the solar panel wars with the European Union filing a counter complaint ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Motiva readies restart
    Crude and product carriers are poised to benefit from the reactivation of Motiva's Port Arthur expansion project in the first quarter of next year, according to a researcher at a top US tanker brokerage.
  • Concordia falls
    Concordia Maritime has experienced a fall in earnings due to its four vessels operating in the open market.
  • Golar grabs upgrade
    Clarkson Capital Markets upgraded shares of John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Partners Wednesday in anticipation of continued expansion through dropdown deals with it parent.
  • Transit cleans the air
    Kristian Eidesvik's Transit Invest has laid out details of its entry in to the offshore business via a merger with Reach Subsea.
  • PRGN painted red
    Shares of Greek bulker and boxship owner Paragon Shipping took a beating in early trading Wednesday after posting a third-quarter loss.
  • Boxships charters sisters
    Boxships has found short term work for a pair of vessels that have been lying idle for much of the past quarter.
  • Namura lowers its sights
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has cut its first-half earnings forecast as revenue dips.
  • Paragon postpones
    Paragon Shipping has postponed delivery of two bulkers and a pair of containerships under construction at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China.
  • Knightsbridge plots VL sales
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers is looking to sell its two remaining VLCCs to free up cash for bulker buys.
  • Return of the liner?
    A new UK company is looking to resurrect the golden age of liner travel to Australia by building two new cruiseships.
  • DBS trims Sembmarine
    DBS Vickers has trimmed its target price on Sembcorp Marine after the rigbuilder saw its third quarter earnings sliced in half.
  • DNB backs Diana
    DNB Markets has taken a shine to shares in Diana Shipping.
  • Sickly Celebrity
    Three hundred and fifty passengers on a Celebrity Cruises vessel have been struck down by the norovirus bug.
  • Gurita steps it up
    Gurita Lines of Indonesia is expanding its fleet with the purchase of a supramax bulker from Slovenia.
  • Mermaid adds Qatar deal
    Mermaid Maritime has added a fresh subsea services contract in Qatar to its backlog.
  • SSC's double target
    Singapore Shipping Corp is on the lookout for both ships and takeovers after an improved second quarter performance.
  • Kyoei back in profit
    Japan's Kyoei Tanker has returned to the black in the first six months despite a revenue fall.
  • Floatel evacuated
    Norway's Statoil has evacuated a floating accommodation vessel after it tilted up to four degrees in the North Sea on Wednesday.
  • Solvtrans boosted in Q3
    Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans has reported soaring earnings thanks mainly to a fall in financial items.
  • Maharshi: "human error"
    The deaths of five crew due to a gas leak on a Varun Shipping LPG vessel have been blamed on human error.
  • Arne to try bonds
    Arne Wilhelmsen's Awilco could turn to bond market for $50m, Arctic says.
  • Deeper red for Torm
    Torm slumped deeper into the red in the third quarter following a costly financial overhaul.
  • Textainer sees profits rise
    Textainer has seen third quarter profits increase by over 10% on the back of an increase in its owned container fleet.
  • Pelni converting
    Indonesian shipowner Pelni is continuing its ship conversion programme as it seeks to diversify in the face of airline competition.
  • Costs still hurting U-Ming
    Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport is still being hampered by rising operating expenses in 2012.
  • Clarksons cuts outlook
    Clarksons has scaled back its expectations for the second half of the year, it said in an interim statement issued on Wednesday.
  • Two takers for waiver
    Two companies are taking advantage of the Jones Act waiver in the US to bring oil to the storm-hit north-east.
  • Bourbon raises the bar
    Bourbon, the Paris-listed offshore specialist, has posted improved revenue figures for the third quarter of 2012.
  • YJZ lines up buyers
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it is close to finding a buyer for five kamsarmax newbuildings that were cancelled earlier this year.
  • GulfMark in big miss
    GulfMark Offshore, the US offshore vessel operator, has reported third quarter profits well below analyst's expectations.
  • Kyeema back in action
    Teekay Corp has completed repairs to an aframax that was damaged after running aground off Estonia in September.
  • Wartsila seals Kuwait deal
    Wartsila has won a contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • Perry heads HR at Kenco
  • Weak freight market dents Singapore Airlines' profit
    Growing losses at the airline's cargo division in the first half of the fiscal year contributed to lower operating profits and a 30 percent decline in net profit for the parent company.
  • MSC to hike Asia-Europe rates
  • No staffing problems at NY/NJ terminals after storm
    Beverly Fedorko, a spokesperson for the New York Shipping Association, said longshoremen were eager to return to work and "anxious to get the port back and running and get that feeling of contributing to the well-being of the region."
  • ECS expands in Italy
    ECS Group, a general sales and services agent based in Paris, has acquired three companies in Italy founded by Glauco Martinelli, including Air Transport Consultants Spa (ATC), Airfreight and Data Processing Srl (ADP), and Airline Logistics Srl (AirLog).
  • PayCargo links with ASCI of Miami
    PayCargo will provide ASCI clients with payment processing services integrated directly into ASCI's accounting module to offer payment processing capabilities not currently available within ASCI's suite.
  • Africa logistics sector ripe for investment
    Ti Business Development Director Mike Nordmann, a veteran of the African logistics market, said investors and logistics companies will have to adopt a more positive approach if they wish to exploit the region's opportunities.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
  • IFO prices climb sharply in Fujairah
    Upward movement spreads to South African ports.
  • Strong gains seen in Rotterdam
    Bunker prices move up across European ports.
  • European ECA operator sees 247% profit increase
    Remaining part of 2012 'will still be volatile and challenging'.
  • Thames 'bunkers only' liftings gain on ECA advantage
    UK bunker locations see shift in demand pattern for low sulphur product.
  • Sulphur non-compliance: 'Fines are not the real cost'
    'The most significant cost is likely to be the vessel's detention,' says IBIA chairman.
  • Term premiums fall in Singapore
    Weak demand has pushed down premiums, say industry sources.
  • Human error cited in LPG carrier deaths
    Full investigation into incident underway.
  • Bunker prices surge mid-week
    Buyers sidelined as prices rise for the second consecutive day.
  • Oil major calls for fuel availability review to be brought forward
    Earlier review will provide 'clarity' to industry participants.
  • Million dollar emission monitoring orders for Martek
    Orders come as Korean yards build more fuel efficient and less polluting ships.
  • Bankruptcies 'need to occur'
    Shipping industry will 'go through consolidation and restructuring but it is here to stay and will thrive'.
  • Americas market displays volatility on US election day
    New York prices remained flat as suppliers noted difficulties in transporting product from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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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
- 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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