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BRIEFS
October 9, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Qingdao container volume up 11.2pc, defies depressed market conditions
  • G6 launches Bremerhaven/Hamburg-Gothenburg feeder on November 18
  • PSA's 1.8 million TEU capacity Saudi terminal at Dammam breaks ground
  • Angola's new National Freight Bourse aims to lower cost of sea freight
  • Maersk reefer hike 'overzealous' and 'flawed', say African fruit growers
  • Somali piracy down 50pc as West African attacks rise 28pc in first half
  • APM T makes direct pitch to elected officials to win Virginia concession bid
  • Bangladeshi low-value garment shippers groan over November rate hikes
  • Richmond-Hampton Roads eco-friendly barges now run thrice weekly
  • US ports require US$18 billion upgrade, but only $7 billion is budgeted
  • Barclays Asia Industrials Equity Research chief named TPM Asia keynoter
  • Hactl braces for life after Cathay in 2013, major downsizing anticipated
  • China's August air freight makes weak recovery with volume rising 0.1pc
  • Taiwan's China Airlines in world's big freight alliance SkyTeam Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • India Shipping Summit 2012 conference from today
  • SCI holds 62nd AGM
  • SPNM gaining momentum on first anniversary
  • Seychelles, Mauritius seek Indian investments
  • APM Terminals Inland Services India named 'Inland Service Operator of the Year'
  • GTI agitation postponed further
  • Bellyhold cargo contributes 65 pc profitability to passenger airlines: Analyst
  • DRI detects several cases of duty evasion
  • God's Advocate in General Average

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Contargo Terminal Koblenz inaugurates new container gantry
    The terminal operator Contargo Rhein-Main GmbH has inaugurated a new EUR 3.5 million container gantry at its facility in Koblenz (Germany). The company had to install this new hois...
  • Russian Railways and VR-Group sign joint piggyback transport plan
    Russian Railways (RZD) and the Finnish VR-Group Ltd have signed a plan to implement regular piggyback transportation on the direct Russia-Finland rail link. The plan envisages the ...
  • WWL launches Antofagasta service
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in ro-ro shipping and factory-to-dealer logistics, has added Antofagasta (Chile), to its ocean service route along South Ameri...
  • Volvo Trucks' US dealer network continues rapid expansion in the west
    Ongoing investments by Volvo Trucks' dealer network have increased the work capacity at Volvo Trucks locations in the western region of the USA by nearly 15% since January 2010. Th...
  • China Airlines joins SkyTeam Cargo
    China Airlines, a Taiwan-based member of SkyTeam, became a member of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance at the recent International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition in Atlanta GA (USA)....
  • Airports of Côte d'Azur has new chairman of the board
    The board of directors of the Airports of the Côte d'Azur (France) selected Dominique Thillaud as executive chairman of the management board, effective 1 October 2012. His predeces...
  • Damco appoints new CFO
    The Danish logistics provider Damco appointed Pernille Fabricius as global chief financial officer on 1 October. Before joining Damco Fabricius was CFO of the TMF Group, which deli...
  • Dachser expanding in southern Germany
    Drivers on Germany's A7 motorway cannot overlook the heavy building equipment that is in use in the grounds of Dachser's logistics centre in Langenau (Ulm). The global logistics se...
  • DSV Air & Sea contract with UTC Aerospace Systems takes off
    UTC Aerospace Systems has awarded DSV Air & Sea Limited a three year logistics contract thanks to the breadth and quality of service the service provider is able to offer. DSV ...
  • LAN's B787 completes first Santiago-Buenos Aires commercial flight
    LAN Airlines' first Boeing B787 Dreamliner departed from Santiago (Chile)'s Arturo Merino Benítez airport on 1 October and headed for Buenos Aires (Argentina). It was the first com...
  • IAG Cargo transports 50 oil paintings from Ecuador to Spain
    IAG Cargo, the single business unit of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has transported 50 oil paintings belonging to the Fundación Guayasamín from Quito (Ecuador) to ...
  • Konrath celebrates 30 years with Kunzendorf
    Andreas Konrath is celebrating his 30th year with the German forwarding company Kunzendorf in Berlin. He became head of that branch office in 1997, and the company granted him gene...
  • Vehicle lessor Pema opens new branch office in Berlin
    The commercial vehicle lessor Pema has opened a new branch office in Berlin-Niederlehme (Germany). The company is a member of the Gefa group, which belongs to the French banking co...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Hungry Chinese yards turn focus from bulkers to OSVs
  • MHI confirms effectiveness of air lube system on ferry
  • ICS to continue to press for BWM convention changes
  • Heads roll at Lamprell

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Port of Seattle sees record cruise passenger count for 2012
  • APL Logistics strikes deal to acquire APLL-Zhiqin Group
  • Inchcape joining Palumbo in offshore logistics partnership
  • Shippers coming together to select fuel efficient vessels
  • Wallenius Wilhelmssen Logistics buys majority stake in Abnormal

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Berlian Laju Tanker vows to emerge from restructuring by year-end
    New Year's Eve deadline for disposing of cases in Jakarta, Singapore and New York
  • Call to reject environmental performance indicators
    Intercargo has branded Rightship's existing vessel design index as simplistic and inaccurate
  • Rightship makes case for defence
    EVDI allows like-for-like comparison, says Norman
  • Maersk's newbuilding chief warns over eco-ship claims
    Shipyards are promising too much and revolution in ship design is hype, says Brian Østergaard S'rensen
  • MEPC rejects ICS call to bring forward fuel availability study
    Chamber seeks to clarify supply issue as 2015 ECA deadline looms
  • China will not rest for long
    World Bank forecasts weak Chinese exports and lower investment growth, but a rebound in 2013
  • Adventurous ports chief
    DP World's scuba-diving, horse-riding chairman takes care not to stray from what his customers want
  • Beyond shipbuilding
    China's yards look ever further afield to shield themselves from the slump in shipbuilding
  • Liverpool repays government grant
    Deal allows cruises to start and end at Pier Head terminal
  • Aframax tanker is reported hijacked off Abidjan
    Disappearance of Orfeas could be first piracy incident off Ivory Coast in years
  • An intelligent shipowners' guide to restructuring survival
    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Trust, credibility and willingness to play hardball when all else fails are critical
  • Market recovery pushed back another year
    Weak demand could delay earnings uptick until 2014, says RS Platou Markets
  • Supply headaches will test LNG industry 'to its limits'
    Soaring project costs could scupper new ventures, creating overcapacity in niche fleet
  • Shipbuilding slump sees China yard turn into a property lender
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine seeks refuge in niche property loans as newbuilding orders stagnate
  • Iranian bank freezes IRISL dollar account
    Move likely to prove major headache for carrier
  • Chemtanker restructurings will succeed, pledges Eitzen boss
    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bank losses will be minimal at worst, Figenschou says
  • DP World is sole bidder for box concession at JNP
    Lone approach after PSAI, Eredene Capital and Grup Marítim pull out of India ventures
  • CMI must recognise ship operators' views on salvage
    ICS opposes new award for environmental salvage where threat of pollution exists
  • Eitzen secures grace period from bondholders
    Three troubled tanker firms edge towards final restructuring deals
  • Moody's praises MISC for $1.7bn offshore sale
    Credit rating agency will likely raise MISC's outlook to stable from negative

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • TMT cancels several ships
    TAIWAN's TMT told Fairplay today it might not take delivery of several bulkers and tankers it ordered at South Korean yards years ago
  • EU weighs barring gas carriers from Iran
    THE EU is considering plans to bar shipments on gas carriers from Iran to Europe, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Seoul declares acid-leak port a disaster area
    SEOUL today declared the southeastern city of Gumi a disaster zone because of acid leaked when a tanker was being unloaded, IHS Global Insight reported
  • WWL takes over forwarder
    RO-RO shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics today said it is taking over a UK project freight forwarder
  • EMS plans rights issue
    EITZEN Maritime Services said today it plans a rights issue seeking to realise up to 87M kroner ($15M) to strengthen its financial position, with an offer of shares for 0.40 kroner each
  • Migrants sought in capsizing
    SEARCHERS were looking today for 13 migrants missing since the vessel smuggling them capsized in the Indian Ocean off the French territory of Mayotte
  • EU shipping leaders OK Limassol Declaration
    EU SHIPPING and transport ministers today launched a push to invigorate its integrated maritime policy to help member countries emerge from the recession
  • Capesize resales surge
    INTEREST in secondhand Capesizes has grown with the recovery in freight rates
  • BLT says restructure plan nearly finished
    INDONESIAN chemical shipping specialist Berlian Laju Tanker said it has nearly completed its restructuring plan

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • ILA, USMX to Resume Talks This Week
    Representatives of the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will resume contract negotiations on Oct. 10 in Delray Beach, Fla., under supervision of a federal mediator. It will be the first formal meeting since the ILA and USMX agreed last month to extend their Maine-to-Texas contract 90 days past...
  • Motor Carrier Buys Chassis for CCM Pool
    A motor carrier has purchased more than 1,500 intermodal chassis from OOCL (USA) and will put them into Consolidated Chassis Management's Mid-South cooperative pool for use by OOCL. The deal by IMC Companies is a major step in the continuing disengagement by container ship lines from owning and operating chassis in...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Bunker price volatility continues
    The red and green pointers are swapping places on an almost daily basis on the oil markets as the demand / supply equation swings wildly on the coat tails of positive ...
  • Daily Maersk embraces Indonesia and Thailand
    Maersk Line is to expand its Daily Maersk offering on the Asia-Europe trade to include more origins. From November 21, 2012, Thailand and Indonesia will both be ...
  • Maersk feeder stuck fast
  • Yusen Logistics boosts presence in Russia
    Yusen Logistics RUS LLC has established a 'Far East Branch' in Nakhodka, Russia - as part of its plans to boost its business in emerging countries - linking ...
  • SA truckers seek sympathy action from port workers
    This week could see South Africa's national truckers' strike, which is now in its third week, cause even more damage to the economy as port and rail workers join ...
  • Dammam starts digging its second box terminal
  • US jobs uptick to help Obama
    Coming off of a disappointing head-to-head debate with Republican rival Mitt Romney, Barack Obama will no doubt be relieved to see a decline in the jobless numbers ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Facebook photo riot
    Workers at Western Marine Shipyard in Bangladesh went on the rampage after seeing a "defamatory" picture of the Quran on Facebook.
  • JES goes offshore
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International has made its first foray into the offshore space.
  • Meningitis strikes MSC
    Four crew are ill - one critically - after an outbreak of bacterial meningitis on an MSC cruiseship off Italy.
  • Ship in trawler clash
    A South Korean cargoship has been involved in a collision that sank a fishing vessel off the Philippines.
  • PNSC bags charter deal
    Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has grabbed a breaththrough charter to lift oil for Pakistan State Oil (PSO).
  • Dof wins three
    Dof has racked up a trio of contract wins including a job for Norwegian oil firm Statoil.
  • Angola launches bourse
    Angola has launched a National Freight Bourse (NFB) with the aim of lowering shipping costs.
  • EMS to launch share sale
    Eitzen Maritime Services is preparing to strengthen its balance sheet with the sale of newly minted shares.
  • Double trouble
    Two Trans-Asia ro-ros have broken down off the Philippines - one after its fuel ran out.
  • New Albedo deadline
    Somali pirates have set another deadline for the payment of a ransom to free the Malaysian boxship Albedo.
  • Greece in tax probe
    The European Commission (EC) has asked Greece to clarify how its tonnage tax works as part of a wider competition investigation.
  • Fire hits LPG carrier
    A blaze has been brought under control on an LPG carrier off Thailand.
  • Maybank likes HPH Trust
    Maybank Kim Eng has initiated coverage of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) with a bullish take on the company.
  • Six dead in blast
    Six men have been killed and one other seriously injured in an explosion on a tanker at a shipbreaking yard in Alang, India.
  • PSA starts Saudi port
    PSA International has begun construction of what eventually will be a 1.8mteu capacity container terminal in Saudi Arabia.
  • Spending set to jump
    Spending on floating production systems is set to double over the next five years says a top industry analyst.
  • Double tanker hijacking
    Two tankers have been hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past four days as piracy off the West African coast continues to escalate.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • IBM offers new inventory tool
  • APL Logistics to buy out Chinese JV partners
  • PSA breaks ground on Dammam terminal
    The joint venture, called Saudi Global Ports (SGP), will construct the second terminal at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam, the largest Persian Gulf port in Saudi Arabia and a key gateway port in the Arabian Gulf.
  • New CFO for TNT as regulators scrutinize UPS merger
    Jeroen Seyger will do the job previously held by Bernard Bot, who was appointed the express carrier's interim chief executive officer on Sept. 24 following the abrupt resignation of CEO Marie-Christine Lombard.
  • WWL takes stake in oversize cargo specialist
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has acquired a 60 percent stake in the Dutch firm Abnormal Load Services (ALS) Holding B.V, a specialist in "out-of-gauge" cargo, including construction and agricultural machinery.
  • Lisbon port strike persists
    Dockworkers in Portugal have been protesting since Sept. 17 over a government plan to reduce port costs in an effort to induce more exports from the country, but labor unions see the plan as a way to cut their workforce in half.
  • Maersk adds Asia-Europe service guarantee to 2 new ports
  • CSL adds vessels to fleet
  • Inchcape partners with Italian forwarder
  • Yusen Logistics opens Far East Russia office
  • East Coast CES opens new facility for CBP exams

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2012
  • Prices show losses in Fujairah
    But prices firmed in Suez and South Africa.
  • Prices soft in Rotterdam
    Week starts with prices heading down.
  • Fuel oil market remains weak
    'We certainly see more fuel oil than last month, but this is as much a demand issue,' says trader.
  • Friday deadline for strike
    South African lorry driver action could spread to ports sector.
  • Progress on standard for measuring hull and propeller performance
    Bellona encouraged by ISO work toward standard for measuring impact on fuel consumption, and welcomes support from hull paint manufacturers.
  • LNG: Niche market without deep-sea trades
    'LNG is unlikely to simply replace heavy fuel oil,' says LR.
  • Beached vessels raise fears of bunker spill
    Ships driven ashore near the Spanish port of Valencia.
  • Week starts with downward movement of bunker prices
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Bunkers target in chartering dispute
    Move 'a security measure' in case owned funds not forthcoming.
  • Fuel saving trim optimisation module unveiled
    Module is fully integrated into Interschalt's MACS3 loading computer system.
  • Vessel detained for violating ECA regulation
    BDN showed fuel was within sulphur limits but Dutch authorities 'refused to acknowledge the role of the bunker supplier'.
  • New LNG marine fuel tank system 'cost-effective'
    Scalable system will make 'real difference', says managing director of Braemar Engineering.
  • New York investor to acquire Titan's storage assets
    Guangdong Zhenrong withdraws bid to purchase assets as part of an agreement with Warburg Pincus's subsidiaries.
  • Berlian Laju gets more time
    Singapore court grants BLT another two months of protection from creditors.

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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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