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November 16, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Anti-austerity strikes disable ports in Spain, Portugal and Greece
  • Germanischer Lloyd urges new procedures to cope with distress at sea
  • Los Angeles container volumes up 0.82pc to 718,406 TEU in October
  • Extra slow steaming for Cosco and 'K' Line on transpacific loops
  • US October imports fall 6.8pc from September, off 4.8pc year on year
  • US east coast carriers declare 'force majeure' after Hurricane Sandy
  • APL takes delivery of fifth 10,700-TEUer - APL Paris - from Korea
  • Lanzhou to build the largest railway logistics centre in northwest China
  • Hebei exceeds budget allotment with US$2.6 billion spent on port projects
  • Regional Container Lines third quarter loss narrows to US$7.1 million
  • Agility quarterly net profit up 21pc to US$34.5 million, sales rise 10pc
  • Two men overboard, one dies despite speedy Singaporean rescue effort
  • MOL, Taihokozai develop lubricity additive to help low-sulphur fuels
  • Lithuania's Klaipeda port October box volume up 27.2pc to 35,504 TEU
  • Corpus Christi port sells US naval base to oil company as navy quits
  • Airbus now hopes for China aircraft deals after EU shelves carbon tax
  • Lufthansa Cargo signs India's top IT provider's for iCargo platform
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo back with Cape Town flights seeking perishables
  • Air Transport Services Group lowers profit forecast by US$10 million
  • IATA launches Air Cargo Makes it Happen awareness campaign in Israel

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Asia-Europe spot rates fall after two weeks of increases
  • CKYH alliance reducing seven Asia-Med services
  • CMA CGM introduces world's largest containership on Asia-Europe trade
  • Piracy on owner's account, not charterer's: Court
  • $914 m Saudi ports development leads GCC maritime agenda
  • Another instalment paid for Chennai-Ennore road project; Pratibha Cauvery to be moved soon
  • HBT may have to shell out INR 1,000 cr. in damages to KoPT
  • JNPT holds interactive session with Port users during Vigilance Awareness Week
  • KoPT begins transhipment at Sandheads
  • 2012-13 GDP growth to dip below 6 pc: CII survey
  • Indonesias palm oil exports projected to touch 10-month high

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Agility reports increase in Q3 revenue and net profit
    The Kuwait-based logistics service provider Agility reported a net profit of KWD 9.75 million (EUR 27.2 million) in Q3/2012, a 12% increase compared to the net profit of KWD 8.05 m...
  • Asiana Airlines cancels long-standing Japan service but starts daily flights to Vladivostok
    Today (15 November) the South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines is ending its long-standing Pusan - Fukuoka (Japan) service. The route, which was launched in November 1991, was most r...
  • Jet Airways cancels Chennai - Brussels service
    From today (15 November), Indian Jet Airways no longer offers flights between Chennai and Brussels. The daily service between the southeast Indian port city and the Belgian capital...
  • Korean Air boosts Myanmar cargo capacity
    Today (15 November) Korean Air is replacing the aircraft used on its recently launched Seoul Incheon - Yangon (Myanmar) service. The four times per week service is now being operat...
  • Maersk in the black again
    The giant Danish carrier Maersk Line reported that its Q3/2012 profit was USD 498 million, compared to a loss of USD 289 million in the same quarter in 2011. Rates were higher this...
  • Santiago Garcia-Milà is Espo's new chairman
    The European Sea Ports Organisation (Espo) has elected Santiago Garcia-Milà, deputy director general of the Barcelona port authority (Spain), as its new chairman. He succeeds Victo...
  • Renault Trucks rolls out new app to teach economic driving in HGVs
    The French commercial vehicle maker Renault Trucks has launched a new Smartphone and tablet PC app called "Truck Fuel Eco Driving" to help drivers learn how to drive economically. ...
  • USA: new grant continues green locomotive effort
    The US-based transport provider Norfolk Southern Railroad and the state of Pennsylvania have received a USD 400,000 research and development grant from the Federal Railroad Adminis...
  • Geoff Partridge becomes managing director of Toll South Africa
    Toll Global Forwarding (TGF) has promoted Geoff Partridge to the post of managing director of its South African operation. He was previously operations director, and replaces Vince...
  • TCV Railway to open port of Valencia-Miranda de Ebro rail link
    The Spanish railfreight operator TCV Railway is launching a container transport service between the port of Valencia and Miranda de Ebro, in the province of Burgos (Spain), on 23 N...
  • Tenneco to supply EuroVI diesel aftertreatment systems to Scania
    Tenneco, a leading manufacturer of automotive technologies and products, based in Lake Forest IL (USA), is supplying the Scania Group with advanced diesel aftertreatment systems fo...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens pharmaceuticals cross-docking warehouse in Mainz
    Kuehne + Nagel (K + N), a Switzerland-based global logistics service provider, is expanding its logistics activities for the pharmaceutical industry in Germany by opening a state-o...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Crowley, MSC officers and crew receive AOTOS plaques
  • BAE Systems to acquire Marine Hydraulics International
  • Matson names VP government and community relations
  • UK Club DVD stresses the importance of risk reduction
  • Shipham Valves launches new range of wafer check valves

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Port Metro Vancouver sees gains in 2012 cruise passenger numbers
  • Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship
  • Railroad facts publication available from rail association
  • Port of Los Angeles releases cargo numbers for October
  • Crew of Crowley tug earns AOTOS heroism nod

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • US 'has only a seven-year supply of shale gas left', claims expert
    Revised projections deliver major blow to hopes for LNG shipping
  • Product tankers look likely to benefit from oil boom in US Gulf
    Fracking will see the country overtake rival producers Russia and Saudi Arabia
  • Q&A: Mitsui OSK Lines (Europe) LNG director Mike Rowley
    Q&A: Mitsui OSK Lines (Europe) LNG director Mike Rowley
  • Louis Dreyfus quits dry bulk operations at Kolkata port
    Stevedore blames crime and politics for decision to exit Kolkata
  • Criminals are still finding a haven in ports
    The ABG-LDA saga underlines the fact that crime is still very much with us
  • Shipowners call for compromise
    Indian National Shipowners' Association chief says best outcome would be a resumption of services
  • Built for idleness?
    The imbalance between VLCC supply and demand will not end any time soon
  • Landing a 10-year ship loan is 'like winning the lottery'
    Exclusive: Petropoulos unveils new Petrofin research that points to even tougher times ahead
  • OOCL faces criminal trial over Courtenay Allan death
    Exclusive: France charges Hong Kong carrier with director's involuntary manslaughter
  • Eco designs leave S&P market heavily overvalued
    Broker hits back at shipowner sceptics to defend fuel-saving benefits
  • Shipowners baffled by silence from Berlin
    VDR repeats its call for state support for ship finance
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum reports higher profit
    Improved results come despite 'challenging market' for fuels
  • New York retailers feel the fallout from Sandy
    Thousands of diverted containers stranded on quays of other east coast US ports
  • 'German tanker king' Salamon dies
    Ship financier took steps to ensure business continuity
  • US Gulf oil products boom drives tanker fixtures to new high
    Region generates 313 spot voyages so far this year, up from 261 in 2011
  • Like with like
    Deciding whether or not to order fuel-efficient tonnage is by no means straightforward
  • DFDS says demand continues to weaken in northern Europe
    Company focuses on tackling its costs
  • Courage Marine returns to profit in the third quarter
    Hong Kong and Singapore bulk operator succeeds in curtailing its costs
  • Nordic American hints at new and secondhand vessel purchases
    Company rewards its shareholders despite latest quarterly loss
  • Indian Ocean counterpiracy exercise aims to boost regional co-operation
    Exercise Cutlass Express also focused on narcotics and illegal fishing
  • Box volumes edge up in Singapore
    Improvement comes despite slowing trade between Asia and Europe
  • EU spending will modernise ports, and stimulate shortsea trades
    European shipping faces a 'modernisation challenge', says Kallas
  • Feeling insecure?
    Lloyd's List's security survey highlights uncertainty over deploying armed guards
  • US reports 5% drop in inbound box volumes for October
    Figures reveal downturn in imports from Asia and Europe
  • DryShips renegotiates its orderbook
    Expenses contribute to bigger than expected third-quarter loss
  • Ocean Rig is close to completing drillship syndicated loan
    Costs tip DryShips-linked driller into the red but revenue backlog nears $4.5bn
  • Safe Bulkers orders substitute cape for 10-year charter as profits rise
    Japanese newbuild replaces delayed Chinese order that may now be axed
  • GSL praises box line discipline
    Rate increases pushed through despite over-supply

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Aegean turns losses into profits
    BUNKER supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network posted net profits of $8.7M in 3Q12 amid challenging market conditions
  • Subsea 7 wins $800M contract
    SUBSEA 7 said today it has won a subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline contract valued at about $800M from Total E&P Norge
  • Courage Marine trims losses by 26%
    SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine said it cut losses by 26% in this year's first nine months despite continued drybulk market weakness
  • STX Pan Ocean loses for 8th straight quarter
    STX PAN Ocean lost $88.6M in its 3Q12, widening its deficit from $37.4M losses a year earlier
  • India's HMEL halts Iranian crude cargoes
    INDIA'S HPCL-Mittal Energy said it will halt cargoes of oil from Iran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • China-Japan souring is causing grief for NYK
    NYK LINE said today some units are being affected by the souring of Sino-Japanese relations since mid-September
  • STX Europe's profits fall
    WEAKNESS in its cruise and ferry business is hitting STX Europe, the Oslo-based yard unit of South Korea's STX conglomerate
  • Premuda unveils losses, fears for full year
    ITALY'S tanker and bulker operator Premuda said today it is "reasonable" to predict full-year losses after it lost €7.76M ($9.88M) in the first nine months of the year
  • DFDS eyes acquisition
    DENMARK'S listed ferry and logistics group DFDS said today it plans to make an acquisition to expand into new markets
  • Greener fuels urged
    ZEHUA Ma, president of China COSCO Holdings, today urged suppliers to provide shipping groups with fuels of higher quality, efficiency and fuel economy
  • Goldenport scraps box ship
    GOLDENPORT Holdings has sold one box ship for scrap and laid up two others
  • Otto turns losses into profits
    SINGAPORE-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine today posted 3Q12 profits of $4.7M, turning around losses of $16.8M year on year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • More Labor Woes for Port of Portland
    Contract talks between the Port of Portland and security guards at its container terminal that began this summer will reenter mediation on Nov. 16, but a breakdown in talks could cripple the container yard, as well as two other terminals at the port, The Oregonian reported. Bill Wyatt, the port's executive...
  • Truckers Taking to Mobile Technology
    When it comes to technology, truckers are going mobile, with 70 percent of drivers surveyed by uShip.com saying they use mobile phones for business. The number of truckers using apps jumped to 43 percent, a 16 percent increase from last year's annual mobile usage survey, according to uShip.com. More than half of...
  • Norway Post Selects credit360 to Streamline Sustainability Data Management
    CAMBRIDGE, UK/CHICAGO - credit360 will be used within Norway Post to drive environmental performance improvement throughout their expanding and increasingly complex operational structure. The system will help the organisation meet ambitious performance targets like a CO2 reduction target of 30% of 2008 levels by 2015. In addition, credit360 will be used...
  • Groups Come Together to Combat Human Trafficking in Colorado
    COMMERCE CITY, Colo.- The Colorado Motor Carriers Association, Colorado Truckstop Conference, and local elected and law enforcement officials launched an educational and awareness campaign today focused on combatting the human trafficking of underage children who are being forced to engage in prostitution. The kick off for the program was held...
  • Ryder's Natural Gas Trucks Top Six Million Miles
    Ryder System's fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles has surpassed a milestone of six million miles. Since 2011, when the natural gas truck program began, the vehicles have replaced about 923,000 gallons of diesel fuel with domestically produced natural gas and reduced emissions by more than 2,300 metric tons of carbon...
  • Canadian Pacific Railway, Signal Workers Reach Tentative Deal
    Canadian Pacific and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, System Council 11, today reached a tentative five-year labor agreement covering about 450 employees who maintain and install railway signals and communications systems across Canada. Details of the preliminary contract are being withheld pending ratification by IBEW membership. Separately, the United Steel Workers,...
  • ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates
    The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Nov. 13 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 11/13/2012 U.S. WEST COAST...
  • Cass Freight Index
    Cass index data is derived from actual freight invoices paid on behalf of 350 clients, which totaled over US$20 billion in 2011 and include a wide diversity of shippers, commodities and company size.Cass Freight ExpendituresThe Cass October expenditures index surged 8.4 percent year-over-year and rose 1.6 percent from September in...
  • Cass Linehaul Indices - Truck & Intermodal
    A timely indicator of market fluctuations in per-mile truckload pricing isolating the linehaul component of full truckload costs from other components (fuel and accessorials), providing a reflection of trends in baseline truckload prices. Cass Truckload Linehaul IndexThe October Cass truckload linehaul index was a record index-to-date 109.8, inching ahead 0.3...
  • Diesel Fuels Sandy Recovery in Northeast
    The fuel crisis in the Northeast is easing, though rationing continues in some areas and some fueling stations are still without power, and without working pumps. However, the damage Hurricane Sandy delivered to the region's fuel supply chain will take more time to repair, according to a report...
  • Matson Names Park VP of Government, Community Relations
    Ku'uhaku Park, Matson's new vice president of government and community relations. Honolulu-based Matson today named Ku'uhaku Park vice president of government and community relations. He will be responsible for directing the shipping carrier's government relations and community service activities in Hawaii, including the promotion and development of the Matson Foundation. Park was...
  • Railroads Face Little Regulatory Threat From Congress, Obama
    With the Nov. 6 election doing little to change the power structure at the nation's capital, the major U.S. freight railroads are unlikely to face major regulation risks in the coming year. Any attempts to change the rail regulatory framework aren't expected to go far in Congress, as a divided body...
  • Why an Obama Win Yields Hope for Infrastructure
    At first glance, the Nov. 6 election barely changed anything in the nation's capital. Voters gave President Obama four more years in the White House, kept Republicans in control of the House and Democrats dominant in the Senate. Although few faces have changed, however, the tone on Capitol Hill has. With...
  • JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index
    The JOC-ECRI Industrial Price Index was developed by the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) and is a leading indicator of inflation based on a broad assortment of raw materials used in industrial production. The IPI growth rate compares the latest week's index with the IPI's average over the past year.In...
  • Logistics Providers Optimistic About 2013 Economy
    Eighty percent of logistics providers and freight forwarders reported slight business expansion in the last two years, and more than 75 percent expect that growth to continue into 2013, according to a study by logistics researcher Transport Intelligence and logistics software developer Kewill that surveyed 484 international businesses. Logistics providers in...
  • Spread of Globalization Is Slowing, BDP Survey Finds
    The relentless spread of globalization may be coming to an end as slow growth in the West allied to faster economic development in other regions encourages more near-sourcing and shorter supply chains, according to a new survey by leading logistics company BDP International. Arnie Bornstein, BDP's executive director of marketing and...
  • Virginia Cargo Volume Grew 1.5 Percent in October
    The Port of Virginia handled 175,330 20-foot-equivalent units in October, an increase of 1.5 percent from the 182,318 TEUs handled in September, and also up 1.5 percent year-over-year, the Virginia Port Authority announced today. October was the ninth consecutive month of growth, said Rodney W. Oliver, VPA's interim executive director. Volume...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • New York retailers feel the Sandy pinch
    Manhattan household name stores are fretting in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday next week and the crucial shopping ...
  • Eurozone back in recession
    The 17-nation eurozone has officially plunged back into recession after the EU's statistics office, Eurostat, confirmed that the collective GDP of the single currency ...
  • Los Angeles reports small monthly hike in container throughput
    Port of Los Angeles' container volumes edged ahead just 0.8% in October on the corresponding month in 2011 to 718,400 TEU, although the US west coast box hub's ...
  • Hamburg's Chinese boxes plunge
    There is yet further evidence of the European slowdown and the impact on the blue-chip Asia - Europe tradelane. Chinese container traffic processed ...
  • GSL praises box line discipline
  • HMM doing better
    Like its larger compatriot Hanjin, South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine swung into an operating profit in the third quarter of the year, also benefiting from a ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Safe Bulkers in nosedive
    Shares in Greece's Safe Bulkers plummeted Thursday after the owner revealed a surprise dividend cut.
  • DryShips sticking with ORIG
    DryShips boss George Economou ruled out selling shares its Ocean Rig drilling spin off as a solution to paying for unfinanced dry-bulk newbuildings.
  • Lange lauds eco ships
    Ultrabulk has nailed its colours to the eco ship mast after swapping a charter for a delayed kamsarmax for a more efficient vessel at a Japanese yard yesterday.
  • STX Europe profit shrinks
    STX Europe continues to rely on its shareholding in STX OSV to keep its earnings up.
  • Mercator moves up
    Indian owner Mercator has increased its profit in the first half as revenue improved.
  • NAT faces red run
    Nordic American Tankers will fail to escape the red for the foreseeable future, a leading analyst warns.
  • Nobbled in North Sea
    Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has seen profit eroded by weaker northern European markets so far this year.
  • DryShips takes a beating
    George Economou's DryShips was on the rack on the Nasdaq today after a huge earnings miss and a warning over loan repayments.
  • SDLP makes top tier
    Wells Fargo has taken a shine to John Fredriksen's latest venture Seadrill Partners amid the promise of a strong dividend growth.
  • VLCC rates spike
    VLCCs are leading a rally in the tanker spot market with rates on the flagship Arabian Gulf to Far East route more than doubling in the space of a week.
  • Courage back in black
    Courage Marine doesn't expect to see any major upturn in its fortunes before 2014 at the earliest.
  • Safe's cape saviour
    Safe Bulkers has booked a capesize newbuilding in a move which saves a 10-year charter from landing in the shredder.
  • The dangers of drink
    A UK accident report has shown a drunken cargoship master turned straight toward a Stena ferry when a port officer alerted him to the dangers of a collision.
  • NAT in active hunt
    Nordic American Tankers is looking to expand its fleet in a tanker market which has many owners struggling.
  • Bergen in breach
    Bergen Group has confirmed it has breached certain loan covenants after delivering its third quarter results.
  • Hansson's health check
    With the ink still wet on Overseas Shipholding Group's Chapter 11 papers Nordic American Tankers was keen to paint a strong picture of its own financial health as it reported a third quarter loss today.
  • Clipper's pool purpose
    Denmark's Clipper Projects is driving consolidation in the multipurpose sector (MPP) by forming a new pool.
  • Ultrapetrol sees spike
    Shares in Ultrapetrol ingnited yesterday after the company reported a huge cash injection from a private equity firm.
  • North Sea needs a trim
    Norway's Farstad Shipping says offshore vessels need to head away from the North Sea if rates are to improve.
  • Dragnis takes scrap cash
    Goldenport Holdings has logged a profit from the scrapping of a container vessel it bought last year.
  • Aegean lags Street
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has returned to the black in the third quarter but analysts had hoped for more from the Peter Georgiopoulos-linked company.
  • Man dies in bulker fall
    A Singapore ship chandler has been killed after falling from a Japanese bulker.
  • Subsea 7 in big win
    Oslo-listed owner will bank $800m from Total for North Sea gas field work.
  • ABG boss quits
    The managing director of India's ABG Shipyard has resigned due to ill health, the company said.
  • Safe snaps-up bulker
    Safe Bulkers has raided the secondhand market and picked up a modern Japanese panamax bulker for a firm price.
  • GPRT boxship in lay-up
    Goldenport Holdings has failed to find employment for a recently acquired containership, a regulatory disclosure shows.
  • GrainCorp rejects ADM
    GrainCorp has rejected a $3bn takeover bid by commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) it confirmed Thursday.
  • Rigs Angola bound
    Ocean Rig UDW has confirmed three-year charters for two of its drilling units including one of its newbuildings.
  • Eyes on heating oil
    The US Northeast's motor gasoline (mogas) shortages after Hurricane Sandy are subsiding but Poten & Partners says products tanker owners may get further help from distillate demands.
  • Dryships losses top $50m
    George Economou's Dryships has booked a third quarter loss of just over $51m in results published late Wednesday.
  • SLNG eyes expansion
    Singapore LNG (SLNG) is to build a fourth LNG storage facility that will increase the terminal's current planned capacity by 50%.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • OSG files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
    "Over the past two weeks, OSG has continued to fix vessels with our clients. We will use the Chapter 11 process to definitively resolve our financial issues," said Morten Arntzen, OSG's president and CEO.
  • Forwarders, 3PLs expect growth in 2013
    In a survey by Transportation Intelligence and Kewill, 80 percent of respondents reported slight business expansion over the past two years, with more than 75 percent expecting this growth to continue next year.
  • LA loaded volume down 3% in October
  • EU will approve UPS-TNT deal, analyst predicts
    UPS will probably have to shed a couple of TNT pieces, "but ultimately I think it will get done," said Ben Gordon, founder and managing director of BG Strategic Advisors, at the NIT League and IANA conference.
  • UNCLOS passage would boost U.S. credibility
    It's particularly important off the coast of Alaska where the OCS is twice the size of California and "some of the richest resources in the world are there -literally trillions of dollars," said a U.S. Coast Guard official.
  • U.S. import volume down nearly 5% in October
    The threat of a port strike along the U.S. East and Gulf coast ports from Oct. 1 may have induced some importers to move volume up earlier in the year to avoid potential disruptions.
  • Dachser adds to South Africa operation
  • FCPA guidance released
  • Former importers of polluting motorcycles settle

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2012
  • Clarification of article on Iranian fuel oil being sold through UAE entity
    FAL Oil says it 'categorically denies' allegations contained in the article.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah but soften in Durban
    A mixed picture was seen in most bunker hubs.
  • Bunker prices climb in Europe
    Average demand in Hamburg with some congestion seen at Gibraltar.
  • Russia's fuel oil output 'not about to fall'
    Refiner says upgrades can't be rushed: 'There are physical limitations that can't be overcome.'
  • Risk management course for bunker players
    Two-day course in Singapore in January.
  • Fuel oil stocks climbing in Singapore
    December arbitrage arrivals expected to be around 5 mt.
  • UK study to assess chances of modal shift
    Aim is to find out if tougher sulphur rules will push cargo onto roads.
  • Slow-steaming sees Rotterdam lose out to Piraeus
    IT firm makes Greek port its regional hub
  • Baxus Marine to be wound up
    Company's attempt to secure court protection fails to materialise.
  • Bunker prices mostly higher
    Demand average in key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • China fuel oil stocks lower
    Inventories generally lower as teapot refiners drawdown stocks at Shandong province.
  • Odfjell sees further losses
    Results affected by a weak chemical tanker market and restructuring at its Rotterdam terminal.
  • OSG files for Chapter 11
    Plans to use the Chapter 11 process to 'significantly reduce' its $2.67 billion debt.
  • Aegean shares rising
    Earnings per share for Q3 beats consensus estimates.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
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Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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