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November 13, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • FESCO credits intra-Asia boom for 13pc volume hike to 257,707 TEU
  • China rising: October industrial output up 9.6pc, retail up 14.5pc
  • Textainer posts record profits, slow steaming big boost to box lessors
  • Box ships losing money, layups to come: Deutschen FondsResearch
  • Qingdao-Dongjiakou to build world's largest deep water port
  • Manzhouli checkpoint quarterly volume up 9.7pc to 21.09 million tonnes
  • Alataw Pass export freight volume up 14.9pc in first three quarters
  • Salalah quarterly volume rises 15pc to 2.7 million TEU, revenue up 12pc
  • Gujarat Pipavav quarterly box volumes decline 25pc to 125,945 TEU
  • Gothenburg posts 4pc rise in quarterly box volume to 226,000 TEU
  • Dar es Salaam terminal boasts of record performance in crane moves
  • Euro road freight index post lowest rate in 2012 as demand slackens
  • UK rail lobby says truckers 'greedy' in using eco-friendly mega-trucks
  • Le Havre, Rouen and Paris cluster now world's biggest wine exporter
  • Emirates SkyCargo launches four times weekly service to Adelaide
  • Downturn sparks groundbreaking deals in Asia aviation: AAPA chief
  • Alaska's Kodiak airport faces sea freight inroads as fish go by ship

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • Gujarat Junction 2012 : Cargo & Logistics Awards - Nominees & Winners
  • North European container imports to fall, exports to rise: Report
  • Philippe Donche-Gay to head Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division
  • Piracy up in Oct., mostly off West Africa & Indonesia
  • Rishi Shipping's B. K. Mansukhani honoured for Lifetime Achievement
  • Sarjak Container Lines wins key recognition as 'Best Medium Enterprise in Logistics Sector'
  • SCI rebounds to register 297.26 cr. net profit in Q2
  • Milind Deora apprised of aspects concerning
  • NSB calls for more powers to Major Port Chairmen
  • Ex-im shipments delayed at ACC, Mumbai due to failure in EDI link
  • India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2012 on Dec. 7-9 in Pune
  • Centre & states agree to have fresh look at contentious GST issue
  • Forex reserves drop by $950.3 m to $294.341 bn
  • Govt may announce concessions to boost exports
  • INR nosedives by 94 paise against dollar, ends at 2-month low of 54.75
  • India International Trade Fair from Nov. 14
  • The tears & fears of onions

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • FAA upgrades Israel's aviation safety rating to category 1
    The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Israel complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviati...
  • Boeing delivers Royal Australian Air Force's sixth C-17
    The US aerospace giant Boeing recently delivered the sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III at the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach CA (USA). T...
  • East Midlands airport provides freight hub with new scanner
    UK-mailing equipment supplier Totalpost has installed a state-of-the-art X-ray threat detection system to improve freight screening at East Midlands airport (UK), where a bomb was...
  • Loxx operating new daily general cargo service to northeast and eastern Spain
    The German road haulier Loxx has launched a new daily 48-hour general cargo service from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Catalonia, Navarra, Valencia and parts of Aragon (all Span). Tha...
  • Rising number of cargo thefts in USA
    FreightWatch, a leading logistics security service provider, registered a total of 225 cargo theft incidents in the USA in Q3/2012. The average value of the stolen goods rose to US...
  • Van Mieghem at the helm of Gosselin Forwarding Services
    The Gosselin Group is expanding its logistics division and has chosen Gunter van Mieghem to lead Gosselin Forwarding Services. Van Mieghem has been with companies such as Transmarc...
  • Adif and Renfe in Spain sign collaboration agreement with West Japan Railway
    The Spanish national railway infrastructure company (Adif), the Spanish state-owned company Renfe and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) have signed a cooperation agreement to ex...
  • DB Schenker Rail UK strengthens Italy - UK railfreight services
    DB Schenker Rail UK has strengthened its railfreight operations between the UK and Italy with the introduction of an additional weekly service operating between Hams Hall in the Mi...
  • TNT Express opens road haulage hub in Hanover
    TNT Express has started operations at its new road transit hub at Hanover-Langenhagen airport (Germany). The 450 m long facility, which is located on an over 62,000 sqm plot of lan...
  • Grimaldi launches link between Ravenna, Brindisi and Catania
    Grimaldi Group, an Italian shipping company, is reinforcing its presence in the Adriatic Sea by the launch of an innovative maritime connection dedicated to ro-ro transport (cars, ...
  • BDP Germany now ISO certified for environmental management
    BDP International GmbH, a subsidiary of the US-based global logistics firm BDP International, has been certified as compliant with the ISO 14001 international standard for environm...
  • Chapman Freeborn reinforces OBC team in Cologne
    Chapman Freeborn, a global air charter service provider, has augmented the onboard courier service (OBC) team of product manager Carsten Volk by the addition of Oliver Giesen, who...
  • DB Schenker Logistics marks 50th year of business in South Africa
    Germany's giant service provider DB Schenker is looking back on fifty years of successful growth in South Africa. The journey began in Johannesburg on 11 October 1962. Today, the c...
  • New managing director for Neptun in Wilhelmshaven
    The Wilhelmshaven (Germany)-based Neptun Schiffahrts Agentur, a ship broker and line agent, appointed Alexander Napp as its new managing director in October. He succeeded John H. N...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • Newport News Shipbuilding launches SSN 783
  • Wilson Sons to build 12 Damen ASD tugs for its fleet
  • Samjin Shipbuilding books PCTC orders
  • Crowley tug crew makes heroic San Francisco Bay rescue
  • Seadrill gets $1.8 billion contract for newbuild semi
  • Wärtsilä sales of gas-fueled engines top 2,000 mark

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • Bellingham Port Commission taps Fix as executive director
  • Washington ferry laid-up following drive motor failure
  • CSX Corp. makes list of top military job providers
  • Corps sets public meeting to discuss Grays Harbor channel
  • Crowley tug crew saves man floating in San Francisco Bay

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • A guide to getting to grips with the Maritime Labour Convention
    Step one: understand the certification process
  • Small-scale LNG supply chain makes big advances
    Anthony Veder says Europe's ports will develop bunkering infrastructure on time
  • Bremerhaven to blaze a trail for LNG bunkers in Germany
    Bunkering unit to become operative by 2014
  • UK to fund fuel efficiency research
    Money supports small businesses in a country with no large-scale commercial shipbuilding
  • HSH Nordbank seeks to convert Omega case to Chapter 7 liquidation
    Senior lender 'sheds its fear' and seeks to foreclose on troubled firm's eight tankers
  • Port of Salalah builds for the future
    Cost-savings and breakwater construction aim to engage local people
  • Shipowners urge compromise at Kolkata
    Dispute over alleged crimes and favouritism could close bulk berths until March
  • Let's be totally Frank
    Sovcomflot boss discusses the tanker market and his company's future direction
  • Cost of Papua New Guinea LNG project hits $19bn
    Capex rise highlights the cost of Pacific export projects
  • China Cosco appoints parent company official as director
    Ye becomes executive vice-president of Cosco Group
  • Chinese crude imports rise in October
    Increase supports Middle East VLCCs
  • ISO meeting leaves unanswered questions on armed guards insurance
    Draft standard to be delivered to IMO Maritime Safety Committee later this month
  • Setting the standard
    Shipping awaits this month's unveiling of ISO 28007 to regulate armed guards
  • Samskip takes over Coolboxx
    Shortsea player and partners reposition lessor as a rental company
  • Nam Cheong predicts order uptick from brisk offshore demand
    Nine-month net profit rises by nearly a third but revenue recognition dents latest quarter
  • Maersk Tankers faces uncertain future
    Company will focus on cutting costs as it holds out for market recovery
  • Heavy hitter
    China is now a major maritime power; now it must prove itself in open competition
  • Diwali is a godsend for saturated Indian scrap market
    Return of Bangladesh should relieve pressure on beleaguered rival
  • Damco relocation set for February
    Profit slips as $5m provision is made for move from Copenhagen to The Hague
  • Ningbo outpaces Shanghai in October throughput growth
    Port sees double-digit growth in box and general cargo throughput
  • German investors raise the Romania flag
    EU membership sees German ships joining register still qualify for tonnage tax regime
  • Höegh LNG sells UK Port Meridian project
    Deal retains Norwegian company to supply FSRU by 2016
  • Jefferies becomes part of Leucadia National
    Absorption into "baby Berkshire Hathaway" will leave brand name as well as maritime practice untouched

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • ISC plans to sell shares
    NYSE-listed ISC said today it plans to sell up to $40M in shares to help pay for last month's acquisition of United Ocean Services
  • Seadrill wins $1.18Bn contract
    SEADRILL said today it has won a five-year contract to employ a harsh-environment semisubmersible newbuilding rig from a Canadian company
  • IEA predicts sweeping global energy shuffle
    GLOBAL energy flows are to change drastically by 2035, with North America emerging as net exporter of oil and gas aboard tankers, the IEA predicted today
  • Höegh LNG sells planned LNG import unit
    NORWAY'S gas carrier group Höegh LNG said today it has agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary Port Meridian Energy
  • China's shipbuilding stall seen lingering
    CSSC'S BOSS has warned at the Communist Party conference that China's shipbuilding stall is likely to continue for at least three more years
  • Warning on SCF issued
    SOVCOMFLOT'S recapitalisation plans have been called "ambiguous" in a negative outlook warning from a Western ratings agency
  • Buoyant Vopak targets '1Bn
    DUTCH tank storage operator Vopak said today its 3Q operating profits increased 19% year on year to €144M ($183M)
  • China drybulk growth slows
    CHINA'S drybulker fleet in domestic coastal service grew by 1.6% to 48.2M dwt in 3Q12, down from 4.2% and 6% in the second and first quarters, respectively, the transport ministry said today
  • JES posts 76% fall in profits
    JIANGSU Eastern Shipyard said today its third quarter profits fell by 76% to 11.7M ringgit ($3.8M), as it struggled with lower margins and higher operating costs
  • Kreuz raises profits by 77%
    SINGAPORE-listed Kreuz Holdings said today its profits for its third quarter rose 77% to $10.4M, amid higher revenues
  • Nam Cheong profits fall 33%
    MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong posted 33% drop in net profits during the third quarter as revenues fell 44%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • China Shipping launches container 'silk road'
    State-owned China Shipping Group has opened a strategic container liner service link between the people's government of Hainan and ASEAN free trade zone countries, ...
  • Set in stone the new APM T Lazaro Cardenas Terminal
    The foundation stone was formally laid last Friday at the new APM Terminals Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico box terminal.The Groundbreaking ceremony was conducted ...
  • Japan heading for recession
    A contraction of the Japanese economy in the period July to September looks certain to continue into the final quarter and thus tip Japan back into a technical ...
  • Damco relocation set for February
    The logistics arm of AP Moller-Maersk saw its net profit decline to USD15 million in the third quarter of the year from USD25 million in the same period of 2011, ...
  • Obama win removes FMC uncertainty
    Barack Obama's election victory has given the Federal Maritime Commission the green light to continue policies set in train during the administration's first term ...
  • Container service reliability declines: set to fall further
    Container service reliability across all trades fell marginally in the third quarter of this year, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight. ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • Concordia salvage tracker
    A new website has been launched that allows users to track the mammoth salvage operation of the Costa Concordia.
  • WW to join the fun
    Wilh Wilhelmsen is expected to open its wallet for newbuildings in the coming months to take advantage of an expected rate recovery.
  • Eagle predicts failures
    Two in three Chinese shipyards have been starved of orders for the last two years and half of the country's private builders could shut their gates within 18 months, according to Eagle Bulk chief Sophocles Zoullas.
  • Brodosplit fraud trial opens
    Eight people have gone on trial in Croatia accused of diverting money from a tanker order at the Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia.
  • K Line keeps NOCC ship
    Norwegian Car Carriers has secured an extra six months work for one of its vessels with K Line.
  • Penguin slips in Q3
    Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder Penguin International has been battered by a lack of vessel sales in the third quarter.
  • Pandora officer arrested
    The former first mate of the Eitzen tanker involved in a fatal fishing boat collision off France in 2006 has been held in Cyprus.
  • Brostrom boys go alone
    Two former Brostrom men have clubbed together to form a new tanker brokerage.
  • Cauvery refloated
    The Pratibha Shipping tanker whose grounding caused the death of six crews has been pulled free of a Chennai beach.
  • Hoegh LNG sells port stake
    Hoegh LNG has offloaded its stake in a planned LNG import terminal in the North West of England.
  • ISC ponders sale
    International Shipholding Corp could sell fresh shares to help it see through the takeover of United Ocean Services.
  • Panama Canal sets record
    The Panama Canal has enjoyed its best-ever year in terms of vessel tonnage.
  • Titan gets more time
    Titan Petrochemicals has won more time in a battle with a shareholder trying to force the liquidation of the company.
  • NFC orders in Australia
    Oman's National Ferries Company (NFC) has signed another newbuilding deal in Australia.
  • Jes on a roll
    Jes International Holdings continues to make a splash in the offshore vessel market.
  • Festive rate cheer
    Capesize and VLCC rates have been tipped to enjoy a strong run in the final few weeks of 2012.
  • Grimaldi helps out
    Italy's Grimaldi group is helping out its daughter company Finnlines by chartering in a surplus ro-ro.
  • Mipo's profit plunge
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has seen its bottom line slashed by almost a half during the third quarter.
  • Great Offshore slides
    India's Great Offshore has posted a weaker first-half profit as revenue fell and costs rose.
  • SEC spat ended
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries says an insider dealing case involving its chairman Zhang Zhi Rong has been settled.
  • Sebjornsen exits Gulf Nav
    Atle Sebjornsen has departed as CEO of Gulf Navigation after less than two-years in the post.
  • Cargoship flooded
    Divers have had to patch up a veteran vessel after it suffered water ingress off Norway.
  • Seadrill seals Husky gig
    Seadrill has won a five-year charter for one of its newbuilding semi-submersible drilling rigs worth just under $1.2bn.
  • Crew overpowers robbers
    Reports have emerged of a ship's crew overpowering robbers during a raid off Indonesia.
  • Last chance for Kamco
    State bail-out fund Korea Asset Management Corp (Kamco) is lining up a quick sale of some of its 19.1% holding in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
  • SBM offloads GustoMC
    SBM Offshore is to sell offshore design company GustoMC to a private equity company Parcom Capital for $185m.
  • Vopak profits up 19%
    Dutch terminals group Vopak has reported a 19% increase in third quarter group operating profits to EUR144m ($183m).
  • Nam Cheong bags four
    Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has increased its order backlog with new orders for four anchor handlers worth $45m.
  • Synergy scraps youth
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings has become the latest shipowner to send a seventeen year-old capesize bulker for scrap.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • Report: COSCO selling stake in logistics firm
    The Website for the China Daily newspaper is reporting that COSCO and China Cargo Airlines are planning to sell a combined 30.7 percent stake in Shanghai Eastern Logistics Co., but only to domestic Chinese air carriers.
  • FedEx expands early LTL delivery to Canada
    FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has expanded its 10:30 a.m. delivery option to include Canada. This service is now available for FedEx Freight Priority and FedEx Freight Economy shipments.
  • Xpress expands in Mexico
  • International Shipholding selling stock to raise $40 million
    International Shipholding Corp. said it intends, subject to market conditions, to raise up to $40 million through a stock sale. The company said it would use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.
  • Cape Town offers Virgin strong cargo season
    As well as exports of general cargo, fish and fresh fruits to the U.K. market, shippers in South Africa benefit from Virgin Atlantic's connections in London to other export destinations in the United States.
  • Roadrunner buying A&A
  • Spanish port operator starts inland rail service
  • Data2Logistics adds document control program
  • Entercoms opens office in Europe
  • Toll promotes Partridge in South Africa

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
  • LNG-fuelled ships 'a proven alternative'
    Wartsila says it has sold over 2,000 gas-fuelled engines.
  • SABIC scores first with LNG-powered tanker order
    Ships will trade in the North Sea.
  • Fujairah opens week with firm prices
    Mixed picture in place in South African ports.
  • Bunker prices head upward in Rotterdam
    But lack direction in Gibraltar where congestion has eased.
  • German bank sees ship-losses grow
    Further deteriorating shipping markets means it expects impairments in 2012 will exceed those of 2011.
  • Cleartrade reports positive start for bunker fuel swaps
    Single-lot bunker fuel contracts launched at the beginning of November have seen 'a great deal of interest'.
  • Bunker players are 'liquidity partners'
    'This has to be reflected in profits,' says bunker credit manager.
  • HHI unveils dual-fuel gas engine package
    Says system can be used in all types of vessels, allowing marine engines to switch between LNG and diesel fuel.
  • Bunker prices climbing in Singapore
    Hong Kong: Buyers reluctant to come forward.
  • Vopak posts strong third quarter result
    Overall occupancy slightly down but strong demand seen in Singapore.
  • PDVSA not selling spot fuel cargoes
    Fallout from August accident means no spot activity although domestic supplies are unaffected.
  • PDVSA: New low sulphur service
    Low sulphur product now available from Amuay and Cardon oil terminals.
  • Questions asked about loss-making trading practices
    Steep discounting may lead to a 'systematic decay' of Singapore's reputation as a bunkering hub, says industry observer.
  • OPEC sees 'notable downside risk' for 2013 oil demand
    Weak economic growth may leave current OPEC forecast too optimistic.

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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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