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November 14, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • EU shelves airline carbon tax after sustained international furore
  • Expenses push Hapag-Lloyd into loss while pre-tax profit soars 136pc
  • Maersk world's lay-up king: Mothballs 14 ships totalling 94,000 TEU
  • Xiamen box volume up 10.7pc to 5.13 million TEU in first nine months
  • Chongqing to give tax breaks to boost logistics industry development
  • LA port approves US$127 million for TraPac's terminal development
  • Singapore Customs exacts new export requirements to improve security
  • Galveston dredging complete - now all await neo-panamaxers to call
  • North American intermodal quarterly volume up 11pc to 3.7 million units
  • Saudi Port Authority to invest throughout kingdom in port development
  • Cathay to commence Hong Kong-Colombo freighter service in December
  • UPS-TNT merger makers 'unlikely to make deal' before Feb 28 deadline
  • FedEx extends call-in cut off time for Taiwan-to America shipments
  • ECS acquires three Italian companies to create biggest GSSA in Italy
  • Cargolux, Air Ghana launch weekly Luxembourg, Accra, Abidjan flights
  • Ghana Civil Aviation Authority projects 10pc aviation growth in 2013
  • Korean Air unveils new SkyTeam livery on intra-Asia aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 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 13, 2012
  • Mercedes-Benz Actros wins two prestigious design awards
    The new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has won two prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2013 in the "Transportation and Public Space" category and the "Focus in Gold 2012...
  • Steve Perry changes from DHL to Kenco Management Services
    Kenco Management Services, a 3PL service provider based in Chattanooga TN (USA) has announced that Steve Perry has become its vice-president human resources. Perry, who is certifie...
  • Euroports appoints new managing director for Benelux and France
    Paul Jacob Bins, who currently manages Euroports' breakbulk and bulk terminals in Belgium and France, has been appointed the new managing director for Euroports Benelux and France....
  • Two Turkish transport companies augment fleet
    Dalgiç Lojistik Ltd and Golteks Lojistik, two haulage firms located in southern Turkey, have augmented their fleets with Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 LS trucks. Dalgiç Lojistik boosted ...
  • ICTSI's nine-month net income up 4%
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported its consolidated unaudited financial results for nine months ending 30 September 2012. The glob...
  • Indian Railways increases earnings
    Indian Railways reported that its revenue earnings rose by 20% to INR 687 billion (around EUR 9.8 billion) between April and October 2012. The transport provider's profit from the ...
  • Europorte and Cerevia create new railway operator "Bourgogne Fret Service"
    Europorte and the agricultural cooperative Cerevia has have created a new local railway operator called "Bourgogne Fret Service" (BFS). BFS is co-owned by Europorte (67%)...
  • "Final call" for SAS
    The pan-Scandinavian airline SAS has adopted a comprehensive plan to pave the way for a new, strong and competitive company. It needs to be fully implemented and new collective agr...
  • Damco boosts sales in Q3
    Damco, the forwarding and logistics subsidiary of the Danish conglomerate Maersk, reported that its sales grew from USD 784 million in Q3/2011 to USD 849 million in the same quarte...
  • FedEx Express opens new facility in Dubai
    The US service provider FedEx Express has opened a new facility in Dubai to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 5,900 sqm facility in Al Garhoud houses a new...
  • IAG Cargo reports Q3 growth
    IAG Cargo, the single business created in the aftermath of the British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo merger, reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges)...
  • Etihad Cargo growth continues in October
    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo carried a record 32,500 t of freight in October, a 15% increase on the same month last year. The figure is 2.2% higher than September 2012, when the ai...
  • GAC with new CEO from 2013 on
    The shipping and logistics service group GAC will have a new group president in the shape of Bengt Ekstrand with effect from 1 January 2013. Ekstrand is presently GAC's vice-group ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • CIT Group launches maritime finance business
  • NASSCO floats out first MLP ship
  • Academy training ships house FEMA Sandy responders
  • Waller Marine to develop small-scale LNG terminals
  • Herbert Engineering's Michel to be Webb Institute President
  • New river radar approved for European waterways
  • Ambrey Risk gains Panama security accreditation

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Port of Coos Bay taps Dunning as Charleston harbormaster
  • International Shipholding Corp. eyes public offering of stock shares
  • General Dynamics NASSCO finishes float out of MLP ship
  • Team led by Carl Icahn buys Greenbrier common stock
  • Schnitzer board sets dividend for shareholders of record

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Competition hots up in European feeder sector
    Unifeeder's takeover of Feederlink highlights the fight for economies of scale
  • Insurers need more clarity over bunkers sourced in Iran
    UK Treasury response is ambivalent, pending European Court of Justice ruling
  • Shipowners P&I club is first to opt for two interactive ratings
    Decision boosts the insurance player's rating from BBB to A-
  • Grim outlook continues for shipping
    Sector has become a non-industry for banks that are in no rush to return
  • Strong currencies press Asia ship prices to rise
    Yards must respond to rising costs
  • MarAd again rejects Blackstone arm's Title XI application
    Decision casts questions over newbuilding pair ordered at Nassco
  • Third quarter brings profit growth to Hapag-Lloyd
    Prospects fade for IPO as nine-month net loss reflects a continued 'challenging' market
  • Survey reveals high awareness of SEEMP compliance
    Fuel-saving benefits drive interest in ship energy efficiency management plan
  • Nigerian naval exercise supports the country's war on oil theft
    But the government and security services cannot fight piracy alone, says security expert
  • Liner operators launch a surge of seasonal lay-ups
    Alphaliner data points to substantial rise in mothballed ships over coming weeks
  • US east coast ocean carriers declare force majeure on diverted cargo
    Hurricane forced some 6,000 boxes to be rerouted from New York & New Jersey
  • Chinese yards look to naval orders for survival
    Will Hu's call to make China a maritime power allay state-owned yards' problems?
  • Aframaxes trading crude stay buoyant post-Sandy
    Caribbean-US Gulf earnings for 70,000-tonne cargoes top $26,000 per day
  • Oh, Kolkata
    If India is to fulfil its potential, it needs its ports to work well
  • Stop the clock
    Airlines' reprieve from ETS may improve IMO member states' attitudes at the next MEPC
  • Navios Acquisition reduces loss more sharply than forecast
    Frangou says company is building a stable platform as its peers struggle
  • New IG chairman named
    Tindall Riley chief Berkley takes the helm
  • New hopes for shipping as aviation shakes off EU emission targets
    One-year stay of execution sees airlines duck moves to include them in regional ETS
  • Ruling on BLT extension is delayed until next week
    Indonesian tanker firm wants Jakarta court to grant 60 more days to appease its creditors
  • Sandy hits global fourth-quarter oil demand
    IEA cuts its forecast to reflect weak European economy and impact of US hurricane
  • First Steamship plans new share issue
    Taipei-listed dry bulk operator seeks to raise funds for loan repayments and investments
  • Commerzbank expects $342m shipping loss from Deutsche Schiffsbank
    Ship finance is four times more toxic than consumer credit
  • Mercator sees third-quarter profit plunge
    Bombay-listed tanker operator hit by weak rates
  • Jefferies merges with major shareholder Leucadia National
    Firm pledges 'business as usual' for its maritime investment banking
  • Intermodal restructuring sees profits dip at HHLA
    But German port operator reports 2% volume growth for first nine months
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine posts first operating profit since late 2010
    Seoul-listed carrier boosted by lower bunker prices and improved box business
  • Debts hit SinOceanic Shipping
    Interest on $505m debt erodes boxship owner's earnings
  • ASL Marine posts higher third-quarter profit
    But Singapore-listed offshore player warns of more competition ahead
  • LNG-fuelled ethylene carriers will operate out of the UK
    First gas-powered vessels of this type are chartered to Sabic

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • HHLA slashes investments
    HAMBURG's biggest box terminal operator HHLA today pruned back investments this year from €250M to €200M ($254.35M) because growth prospects have soured
  • Ferry 'cartel' fined €88.5M
    SPAIN'S competition commission has imposed fines totalling €88..5M ($108.73M) on six shipping groups that operated a price cartel on Spain/Morocco services in 2002-10
  • Cargo owners upheld in 2005 collision-blast
    A US LOWER court decision in favour of cargo owners has been upheld in a case involving a ship collision and explosion in the Yellow Sea in 2005
  • PNG seen as linchpin for smuggling rings
    PAPUA New Guinea's biggest-ever drug bust has brought police warnings that PNG is becoming a smuggling transshipment point, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • RCL profits turn to losses
    THAILAND'S RCL reported a 216M baht ($7.04M) in losses for 3Q12, reversing 804M baht in profits a year earlier
  • 170 held in migrant smuggling
    GREEK authorities are holding 170 people believed to be involved in the smuggling of migrants in the past week
  • SinOceanic to refinance
    NORWAY'S listed box ship provider SinOceanic said today it plans to refinance, given deep losses for 3Q12
  • Lianyungang to issue bonds
    SHORT-term financing bonds will be issued next week to raise development money, China's Lianyungang Port Group said today
  • Thessaloniki cargo rises
    GREECE'S second-largest port, Thessaloniki, said its cargo-handling rose 19% year on year in the first nine months of the year
  • Modec wins PETROBRAS charter of FPSO
    MODEC of Japan said today it has won a deal to charter an FPSO to PETROBRAS
  • Shanghai Free Trade Zone reports growth
    SHANGHAI'S Free Trade Zone has reported 14.4% year on year growth in imports and exports during first nine months

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • DSV plans central logistics hub in Germany
    Danish forwarder, DSV has unveiled plans to construct a EUR60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain, Germany.The 80,000sqm facility will consolidate ...
  • Idled fleet surge begins
    According to the latest data from Alphaliner the past two weeks has seen the amount of redundant cellular capacity increase by 96,000 to 762,000 slots for 282 ships; ...
  • USEC liners declare 'Force Majeure'
    In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy many ocean carriers that diverted container ships from the storm-ravaged New York & New Jersey terminals to discharge ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits up but liner still in the red YTD
    German container giant Hapag-Lloyd was able to increase freight rates, revenue and results in the third quarter, although it warned that the market environment ...
  • End of the banana wars
    The European Union and 11 South American countries have finally declared peace after many years of raging banana wars. The two sides have signed an agreement ...
  • Samskip acquires Coolboxx

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Prestige master testifies
  • Teekay bags Hummingbird lease
    Teekay Corp has struck a deal to lease a floating production, storage and offloading unit to oil explorer Antrim Energy.
  • Algarve to Brazil?
    Modec looks to have secured a contract for a VLCC it is believed to have bought from Belgian tanker owner Euronav.
  • NewLead to fight on
    NewLead Holdings has vowed to carry on the fight to reclaim the money it is owed by Taiwan's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) over unpaid charter fees.
  • Berkeley gets P&I nod
    P&I club manager Grantley Berkeley has been elected chairman of the International Group (IG) cartel.
  • Statoil seeks ships
    The over-supplied North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS) market could be thinned out a little next year after Statoil launched a tender for term charters.
  • Sato sells off handy
    Japan's Sato Steamship has offloaded its smallest bulker into Greece.
  • ASL sees upswing
    ASL Marine has reported higher third quarter numbers as margins increased across the board.
  • Frangou's positive feeling
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has turned in a slightly stronger than expected third quarter showing as fleet growth helped improve revenue.
  • Naveiro crew stuck
    The crew of a Portuguese cargoship have been stranded in Germany since August over unpaid port fees.
  • Frontline's winter window
    An improving picture for the VLCC spot market has opened a window of opportunity for investors in John Fredriksen's Frontline, Arctic Securities says.
  • Death probe demanded
    The family of an engineer who died on an Essar Shipping vessel off South Africa want a full investigation.
  • Wilson orders at Damen
    Wilson Sons of Brazil has returned to Damen Shipyards for 12 more tugs.
  • Eagle's runway race
    A three-year debt runway could prove too short for Eagle Bulk Shipping if the dry-bulk market remains rooted to the ground, a leading analyst suggests.
  • Hong Kong cans IRISL
    Hong Kong is cutting ties with 19 ships belonging to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines.
  • Cosco adds four VLCCs
    China's huge push to build up to 50 VLCCs has continued with a new order for Cosco at China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC).
  • SinOceanic books big loss
    SinOceanic has turned in a loss in its first full quarter with a four vessel fleet.
  • Better from Eidesvik
    Eidesvik Offshore has overcome a slump in revenue to post improved operating numbers for the third quarter.
  • Hapag better in Q3
    Hapag-Lloyd has joined the band of container lines posting improved third quarter numbers.
  • PGS fixes new quartet
    PF THOR has ordered four new seismic support vessels on the back of long-term charters from Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS).
  • Pallas returns to profit
    Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has made it back into the black in the first quarter of its financial year.
  • Polarcus returns to profit
    Polarcus has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by contributions from its entire fleet of eight seismic ships.
  • Damen Brest wins trio
    Damen Shiprepair Brest has tied up a trio of drydockings from three separate Scandinavian tanker owners.
  • Two down, one to go
    Lamprell, the struggling Middle East rig builder, has appointed a new chief financial officer but only on an interim basis.
  • Sentinel behind AHTS deal
    Sentinel Marine has emerged as one of the parties behind the recent anchor handler newbuilding order at Nam Cheong.
  • PBR in new PLSV push
    Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil giant, is looking to long-term charter a further nine flexible pipelay vessels.
  • Hedland in China record
    Port Hedland has set a new monthly record for iron ore volumes to China, latest figures from the port show.


American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Benjamin retires as Port of Oakland director
    Omar Benjamin, who had served as executive director since February 2007, leaves the agency amid an investigation over expense reimbursement, practices and policies by the port's outside counsel.
  • LA port awards contracts for TraPac expansion
    The port authority has approved $127 million for two projects related to modernization of the TraPac container terminal. Both projects are part of a $365 million expansion of the terminal.
  • Riverside acquires MNX
  • XRS names Schenk senior VP market growth
  • Caribbean carriers announce 2013 rate increases
  • Port of Houston names key executives
  • CaroTrans starts new China/Chile LCL services
  • 20-year EU-Latin American banana war ends
    "This is a truly historic moment," said World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy on Nov. 8. "After so many twists and turns, these complicated and politically contentious disputes can finally be put to bed."
  • Coolboxx becomes reefer box rental
  • Washington Notebook: Veterans' Day salute for railroads
  • House lauded for addressing Russia favored status
  • Michel named president of Webb Institute
  • Commerce's new export finance guide released
  • Survey finds growth in inter-regional trade
    Of the supply chain executives surveyed by BDP International, 87 percent indicated their companies are considering or have already begun to move production closer to end markets, sourcing and selling their goods within the same hemisphere.
  • U.S. steel exports drop in September
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits improve as freight rates rise

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Bunker supplier exits Istanbul market
    Rida Petrol Urunieri A.S. suspended supply operations this month and its trading team was made redundant.
  • Head of Norwegian Oil Trading passes away
    Sadness as Tor Javier Melsom dies after illness, aged 56.
  • Bunker prices stable in Fujairah
    But prices gather pace in South African ports.
  • Prices show mixed movement in Europe
    Margins on trades low, sources said.
  • Ferry operators struggle to find cash for fuel
    Up to half the ferry fleet operating out of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio could be laid up.
  • Layton announces departure from WFS
    Senior commercial manager worked for the group for 24 years.
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports Q3 profit
    But bunker costs 'weigh heavily' on performance.
  • Bank holiday curtails Singapore market
    Quiet market all round in Asian ports.
  • Baxus and OceanConnect in court Friday
    Indebted company owes around $16 million.
  • Global energy map being 'redrawn'
    United States will be the world's top oil producer within eight years, says IEA.
  • IMarEST announces conference schedule for 2013
    Topics for next year's conferences include environmental issues, offshore oil and gas, liquid natural gas, arctic shipping, and marine engineering.
  • Wind power can save on bunker fuel costs, says tech firm
    'There is immense energy in the oceans which can be harvested and used by ships.'

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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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