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October 17, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • China's September export value increases 9.9pc, setting monthly record
  • Los Angeles container volumes up 5.57pc in September, best in two years
  • Hong Kong down 2.4pc in September to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 8.2pc
  • Chongqing to cancel export inspection fee for the fourth quarter
  • Cochin calls for more supervision on using accident-prone pilot ladders
  • Virginia ports September up 11pc to 182,318 TEU - 8.3pc increase in 2012
  • Singapore's retail figures improve 0.9 per cent in August over July
  • UK ex-military, naval personnel to be re-deployed into civilian logistics
  • Cargotec installs SmartPort gate solutions at 2 Brazilian box terminals
  • TIACA members curse EU carbon tax, commiserate over slower global growth
  • CHAMP Cargosystems looks to Atlanta to gain Latin American foothold
  • DB Schenker Logistics opens new air freight hub at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Maersk Line extending absolute service reliability
  • MSC announces fixed-day, weekly service from Krishnapatnam
  • Cashew imports flood domestic markets
  • Cargo traffic at Major Ports up by 2.4 pc in Aug.
  • Essar Ports' Q2 net profit doubles to 80.5 cr.
  • Port of Halifax inks MoU with Panama Canal Authority
  • International air freight volume down in Aug.
  • Cut policy rates to trigger growth: Fieo
  • Free sugar export policy to continue: Thomas
  • Govt not to impose MEP for onion

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Aeroflot ends Angola service
    Aeroflot is operating its last service to Angola today (16 October 2012), as the Russian airline is terminating its bi-weekly Moscow Sheremetyevo - Hurghada (Egypt) - Luanda opera...
  • New deputy secretary general for CCNR
    Katrin Moosbrugger will become deputy secretary general of the CCNR, as of 21 January 2013, thereby replacing Hans van der Werf. The CCNR is an international organisation that exer...
  • Second container terminal to be built in Damman's King Abdul Aziz port
    Three partners - Saudi Global Ports LLC (SGP), Saudi Arabia's public investment fund and PSA - have established a joint venture to construct a second container terminal in Damman. ...
  • Renault Trucks to completely replace range in June 2013
    Heinz-Jürgen Löw, the president of the French commercial vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks, announced that his firm's long distance, construction and distribution ranges are to b...
  • Norbert Dentressangle chosen by Liberty Global
    The international cable company, Liberty Global Inc (LGI), has chosen the French service provider Norbert Dentressangle to manage its warehousing and distribution activities across...
  • DB Schenker Rail launches second weekly rail freight service between UK and Poland
    Germany-based DB Schenker Rail has strengthened trading links between the UK and Poland with the introduction of a second weekly rail freight service between the two countries. Thi...
  • Alstom presents first class KZ8A freight locomotive to Kazakh Railways
    Alstom Transport recently unveiled the first class KZ8A electric freight locomotive that is destined for Kazakh Railways in Belfort (France) where the KZ8A was designed and manufac...
  • Inchcape Shipping Services selects new chief commercial officer
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a maritime services provider, has chosen Nigel Pusey as its new chief commercial officer. In this newly created position Pusey will report directly to I...
  • Monthly volume growth at AAT
    Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) in Hong Kong (China) reported a tonnage throughput of 61,668 t in September 2012, 8% more compared to the same month last year. In the month u...
  • Canadian motor carriers ask for more rest stops, highway and bridge improvements
    Canadian carriers have provided the federal government a helpful guide to assist in prioritizing possible infrastructure investments in 2013. The list, submitted by provincial truc...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Seabulk Tankers names Bud Hall VP Fleet Management
  • STEM honors for Huntington Ingalls shipbuilders
  • Wärtsilä UV based BWMS picked for Tidewater PSV newbuilds
  • Dockwise books contracts worth $56 million
  • Study aims to ease Australian path to LNG fueled ships
  • Steerprop propulsors chosen for dual fuel STQ ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA making headway on trench project
  • Port Metro Vancouver taps Mann as Canada Place general manager
  • Port of Portland to boost long-term parking rates at PDX
  • Corps plans to fill breach at Grays Harbor south jetty
  • New stores set to open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • APMT slams Virginia rival as Carlyle Group exit leaves three-horse race
    VIT's 'natural benefits have held competitors at bay for decades'
  • Bigger boxships will strain back-office data processing
    Cloud computing could solve duplicated information and lack of common systems
  • Shipowners Club absorbs reinsurance cost in general increase
    Industry experts question whether other players will follow suit
  • Gap widens for dry bulk spot rates as prices flatline for smaller tonnage
    However capesize and panamax time charter rates continue to climb
  • OSG share in free fall
    Bad morning for tanker major
  • Afghan drugs battle holds a key to tackling piracy
    An 'optimal public order of the oceans' is very far away
  • Standard announces 7.5% increase in premiums
    General increase is a 'balancing act' to correct an underwriting deficit
  • Costamare prices offering at $14 per share
    Greek boxship owner eyes further vessel acquisitions with $98m fundraiser
  • French state lifeline for CMA CGM
    Yildirim Group also augments interest
  • A pledge too far
    Without credible endorsement, every firm a shipowner employs must be vetted
  • Coscol records 73% fall in third-quarter profit
    Multipurpose vessel unit beats expectations and may have bottomed out, says analyst
  • Sinopec to trade oil products from north Europe
    Buying Mercuria storage broadens Chinese state major's charter activity
  • Seadrill Partners announces details of $221m New York IPO
    Promised annual distribution might trail parent's 8.5% dividend, say analysts
  • Crewing firms hit back after Manila seafarer centre raids
    Government names and shames recruiters before making formal charges
  • Misplaced solidarity
    Shipbreaking is dirty and deadly and better standards will save Asian workers' lives
  • PMSC cost-cutting tactics could invalidate insurance
    In the event of an accident, shipowners may be left vulnerable
  • Greek port privatisation push may face new hurdle
    Brussels probe could bring further delays as Athens battles to raise cash
  • Scottish Loan Fund open to shipping deals
    Mezzanine finance made available to small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Kinko Maru sale set to indicate state of aframax sector
    Sale will reveal prospects for a tanker segment whose asset values have plummeted
  • Carlyle Group pulls out of race to run Virginia terminals
    Unexpected withdrawal of $2bn bid leaves three companies in the running
  • Cleartrade adds bunker fuel trades to derivatives platform
    Move gives charterers and shippers greater risk management over operational costs
  • Volumes at Long Beach and LA show contrasting trends
    Los Angeles has best month since August 2010 but Long Beach throughput drops

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Conti completing bulk binge
    GERMAN KG house Conti Reederei is on track to complete its huge 27-ship newbuilding programme, launched before the 2008-9 global crisis
  • Auditor says Fairstar must to call new AGM
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport must schedule a new AGM because its auditor pointed out flaws in the way it handled a newbuilding contract in its accounts, according to Dockwise
  • Costamare raises $98M
    BOX SHIP lessor Costamare today priced an equity offering at $14 per share, an 8% discount on yesterday's closing price
  • Russian reefer food fight breaking out?
    CMA CGM is offering a new reefer box service to deliver citrus from Turkey and Egypt to Novorossiysk
  • Korean banks lend $334M for Vale VLOCs
    KOREA Development Bank has arranged a $334M loan agreement to help compatriot Polaris Shipping buy 10 VLOCs from Vale
  • China's commodity imports bounce back
    CHINESE commodity imports rebounded in September, as falling prices encouraged buying again
  • No peek at peak so far for Caribbean
    PEAK cargo season in the Caribbean has started out unexpectedly weak, according to outgoing Caribbean Shipping Association president Carlos Urriola
  • EPL 2Q profits rise 97%
    ESSAR Ports Ltd today said net profits rocketed 97% in its July-September quarter
  • Fleet identified for Russian LNG fuel scheme
    A FLEET that NCSC of Russia plans to convert to LNG bunker fuel has been revealed to be made up of tugs, small bunkering ships, pilot launches and fire and spill auxiliaries
  • Bulker deliveries keep pressure on rates
    MONTHLY deliveries of drybulkers have surpassed the 10M dwt level several times, according to BIMCO's latest report
  • Fortescue goes bullish again
    FORTESCUE Metals defied the bears today and reinstated its bullish expansion scheme
  • FIS offers live bunker pricing service
    FIS, A UK broker of freight and commodity derivatives, said it is offering a live bunker fuel pricing service
  • Puerto Rico shipping seen on comeback trail
    PUERTO Rican shipping is gradually recovering as its economy emerges from a long recession, Fairplay has been told
  • Korea car output wheezing
    SOUTH Korea's automobile production is recovering from strikes in August, but output and exports remain lower year on year
  • BLT tanker freed in Singapore
    A CHEMICAL tanker belonging to cash-strapped Indonesian chemical shipping specialist PT Berlian Laju Tanker has been freed from arrest in Singapore

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Kickoff of PortMiami Deep Dredge Project's Contracting Phase
    The contracting phase of Miami-Dade County's "Deep Dredge" project to deepen PortMiami's channel to minus 50 feet was kicked off Oct. 15 with the solicitation of bids by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction to deepen the channel is scheduled to begin in early 2013 and is slated to be...
  • FONASBA Names New President
    New FONASBA President Marygrace Collins The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents recently elected ship broker Marygrace Collins, vice president of the U.S.-based Bulkore Chartering, as president, succeeding Christakis Papavassiliou after his two-year term. Collins' goals in this role include working to get more companies to sign up to meet...
  • Why CMA CGM's New Investor Is Good for Shippers
    The French government's long-expected decision to invest in CMA CGM will give the French carrier access to much-needed capital funds at a time when it is trying to restructure more than $5 billion of debt with some 75 bank creditors. The $150 million capital infusion, which follows a...
  • Costamare Plans Another Stock Sale
    Greek container ship owner Costamare said proceeds from a planned share sale may be used to fund further vessel acquisitions. The NYSE-listed company plans to offer 7 million shares of its common stock; up to 700,000 shares will be acquired by the members of the controlling Konstantakopoulos family. Costamare also intends to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • China's exporters bounce back
    Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...
  • Heavy seas in southern Spain hamper boxship and cargo ship salvage
    The two ships that have been stuck fast since the end of September on an environmentally-sensitive beach close to Valencia are proving a real challenge for the ...
  • HMM to 'suspend' transpac reefer service
    According to US media reports South Korean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that it will cut its reefer service from the US East Coast to Asia ...
  • Etihad Rail signs up GSL
    Abu-Dhabi-based Eithad Rail, which is developing and will operate the UAE's national rail system, has announced that it has signed another memorandum of understanding ...
  • BAL to double capacity at its Abidjan terminal
    Bollore Africa Logistics [BAL] is in the midst of an expansion and cargo-handling equipment programme that will double the throughput capacity of its Vridi Container ...
  • US retail sales up in September
    American consumers helped boost the nation's economy last month by opening their purses and wallets and splashing out on a range of goods including the new iPhone: ...
  • 2015: Europe's major boxports only two-thirds utilised
    Europe's top five box ports face a dip in average container terminal utilisation to 66% by 2015, with Belgian hub Antwerp seen as most 'vulnerable' to price competition ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Nobu Su in fraud suit
    Vantage Drilling has accused Taiwanese shipping magnate Nobu Su of pushing the company to the brink of financial ruin in the years following its 2007 IPO.
  • OSG sinks to new low
    Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group hit a historic low Tuesday on in the wake of a plunge that sent ripples down Wall Street.
  • IMS slides in the third
    IM Skaugen issued a grim market forecast Tuesday on the heels of a quarter in which it handed in a balance sheet that was covered in red ink.
  • Concordia looted
    Scuba diving thieves have been looting the Costa Concordia cruiseship, it emerged in the same week that the first hearing into the disaster began.
  • Costamare pulls trigger
    Costamare will likely pursue both newbuildings and secondhand tonnage with cash from its latest Wall Street fundraiser, according to an analyst at Wells Fargo Securities.
  • Korean orders halved
    South Korean shipyards have seen newbuilding orders cut in half in the first nine months of 2012, the government says.
  • CMA CGM seals infusion
    France's CMA CGM has secured $250m worth of injections that have set the stage for a massive debt overhaul and an initial public offering (IPO).
  • Delta licences ditched
    The government of Goa, India, has cancelled casino permits for two of Delta Corp's offshore casino cruiseships.
  • Clipper takes newbuild
    Clipper has expanded its fleet with a potential two-year charter for a supramax newbuildings.
  • France seizes drugs
    French customers officers have seized 16kg of cocaine found on a Norwegian dry cargoship.
  • Fredriksen sheds cash cow
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has sold off another of its ageing OBOs which had been a cash cow for the Norwegian owner.
  • Phoenix in Chelsea move
    Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines has put the finishing touches to its acquisition of Chelsea Shipping after receiving all necessary approvals.
  • Robbers attack crewman
    A seafarer has been injured following the latest attack on a vessel at the Muara Berau anchorage off Indonesia.
  • Watching and waiting
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen will not add to its huge newbuilding programme until the Panama Canal is completed, according to vice chairman Bronson Hsieh.
  • USC plans new yard
    Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) wants to have a new rig-building yard operational by 2020.
  • Not so Daily Maersk
    Maersk Line's latest round of capacity cuts has reduced the number of sailings on its flagship Daily Maersk programme, Alphaliner says.
  • Essar Ports doubles up
    Essar Ports has almost doubled its second quarter earnings off the back of higher volumes.
  • Ferry in trouble again
    AUL ship slides off repair slipway in Greenland five days after grounding.
  • Naftomar nets Sanko ship
    Greek owner Naftomar is tipped to have picked up a gas carrier from ailing Japanese owner Sanko.
  • Fujian eyes engine market
    China's Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group and Jichai Power have teamed up to build ship engines.
  • Hall swaps to Seacor
    Teekay veteran Robert Hall has jumped ship to Seacor to head up its US flag tanker operations.
  • Mermaid wins Ranger gig
    Mermaid Marine Australia has been awarded a contract to support an FPSO off the coast of Western Australia.
  • Nisshin sells again
    Nisshin Shipping of Japan has offloaded another MR tanker, its fifth in recent months.
  • HMM chasing $200m
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has turned to shareholders for almost $200m.
  • Crew held over drugs
    Two crew members from a Royal Caribbean cruiseship have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling cocaine.
  • Dockwise adds $56m
    Dutch heavy-lift specialist Dockwise has announced new deals worth $56m.
  • Crew stranded in UAE
    The crew of a Vietnamese cargoship is unable to leave the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE because of unpaid port dues.
  • Pemex deal safe
    Mexico's incoming president Enrique Pena Nieto has pledged to go ahead with a flotel order for state-owned oil company Pemex in Spain.
  • Rio retains ore target
    Rio Tinto, the world's second largest iron ore producer, says it plans to maintain its 2012 production guidance at 250mt.
  • Mercuria in Sinopec tie-up
    Mercuria has sold half of its terminals business to a subsidiary of China's Sinopec in a deal reported to be worth EUR130m ($168m).
  • FONASBA appoints Collins
    The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA) has named Marygrace Collins as its new president.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • NEWSFLASH: French government invests in CMA CGM
    CMA CGM said Tuesday the French Government's sovereign wealth fund, Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI), has agreed to subscribe into $150 million in bonds which are convertible into a 6 percent stake in CMA CGM.
  • RILA's Jackson heads compliance
  • HID Global's RFID helps Argentine winery
  • Scoular's NVO plugs into Descartes
  • Accel-KKR makes equity investment in Accellos
  • Carlyle drops out of Virginia port contest
    State officials, including the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), are still considering offers from APM Terminals and RREEF, the real estate arm of Deutsche Bank, to take operational control of the state's marine terminals.
  • COSCO/China Shipping team up on domestic service
    The service will link northeast China with Fujian in southeast China and Shantou in south China's Guangdong province. "This move is just the start of an intensive cooperation in domestic container shipping." China Shipping said.
  • Thorne promoted to deputy director at Mobile port
  • LA up, Long Beach down in September
  • COSCO raising TP, Asia-Europe rates
  • Commerce starts supply chain advisory
    The Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness will highlight the role that freight infrastructure and advise on policies to boost exports of American-made products.
  • DHL plans contract logistics investment in India
    The investment includes building 5 million square feet of warehousing space in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Delhi, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad, as well as upgrades to DHL's transport fleet in the country.
  • Port Canaveral deepening report submitted
  • Washington Notebook: LaHood speaks highways, his future to TIACA
    The Obama administration hopes to complete development of a national freight policy early next year when Congress is expected to begin debating a long-term surface transportation plan that authorizes how money is spent and sets federal policies.
  • Panalpina hard hit by decline in air freight
  • Cathay's air cargo volume rises in September
  • CHEP to handle Cargolux's ULDs through 2017
  • Alemán Zubieta to recieve Connie Award
  • U.S., Israel seal telecom export agreement

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2012
  • Bank uses EEDI to evaluate energy efficiency of shipping portfolio
    Bank confirmed that using the EEDI methodology, the energy efficiency of 88% of the ships in the IPEX portfolio could be evaluated.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    But bunker prices in African ports were dropping.
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam
    While Mediterranean ports displayed a softening trend.
  • DFDS testing new NOx emission reduction equipment
    Company 'again contributes to developing new environmental technologies' after 'success' with scrubber testing.
  • Coal berth bunker pipeline operational
    Pipeline at Port Kembla has been serviced.
  • Australia to get LNG bunkering study
    DNV to lead the fully comprehensive study.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints Director of Risk Management products
    'This appointment is a natural development for us following the robust growth experienced across our seven offices.'
  • Fujairah needs 'transparent price discovery mechanism'
    'We don't feel that the existing benchmarks reflect at all really what's happening in our market,' says DME chief executive.
  • Denmark 'prepared and ready to support' US GHG proposal
    Danish Shipowners' Association disappointed that MEPC debate on proposals to reduce CO2 emissions from existing ships was delayed.
  • New trading screen launch at SIBCON
    Trading will be based on three key bunker fuel contracts says FIS.
  • Asian aviation market 'offers opportunities' for Chemoil
    CEO says company is also looking for growth in 'niche' bunker markets.
  • Little movement in Asian bunker markets
    Supplies 'fine' at major Asian ports.
  • Japanese yards confirm 'next generation' vessel order
    Pure car and truck carriers can cut fuel consumption by 'over 30%', say MHI and Imabari.
  • Wrist firm expands presence in Asia
    Appoints key account manager for the Philippines.
  • South China fuel oil imports to fall sharply in October
    Region expected to import 130,000 mt of fuel oil in October.
  • Mercuria, Sinopec ink new bulk storage JV
    Agreement includes the sale of 50% equity interest in Vesta Terminals to the Chinese firm.
  • tEC provides grant for French LNG bunkering project
    Grant provided to fund 'technical and design studies' for project at Dunkirk port.
  • Cleartrade launches bunker fuel swap contracts
    New swap contracts allow bunker traders and users to execute swaps of as little as one metric tonne of fuel oil.

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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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