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BRIEFS
November 26, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Zim to hike westbound Asia-Europe rates US$600/TEU on December 15
  • Asia-Europe rate hikes wiped as spot rate falls 11.9pc to US$1,079/TEU
  • Hanoi praised for recapture of re-flagged, repainted pirated tanker
  • CSCL to sell 20pc of its boxes to CLC for cash, then will lease them back
  • China to increase exports to emerging markets, US, EU imports to rise
  • Kiel Canal northern lock shut November 26-30, smaller lock open
  • Alaskan tug and barge run aground, reefer boxes of frozen fish at risk
  • Guangdong's three port strategies for Asia Pacific, PRD and China
  • Henan province builds dry port as base for national logistics hub
  • Fuzhou, Xiamen customs cooperate to provide faster cargo clearance
  • UK P&I Club moves from 'stable' to 'positive in Standard & Poor's rating
  • Inchcape opens trouble-shooting North Africa cargo desk in Algeciras
  • UK forwarders welcome ministry consultation on heavy truck speed limits
  • DHL Express to increase average US rates 5.9pc from January 2
  • CAAS joins FAA, SESAR, MITRE, Airbus Prosky in air traffic plan
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo to build on South African seasonal growth

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Freight rates to escalate from Dec.
  • MANSA welcomes B. S. Vasudev, Chief Commissioner of Customs (Zone 1)
  • UK Club's Loss Prevention team assesses tug & barge operations
  • H1 tobacco exports up 26 pc; may exceed record by fiscal-end
  • Hero mulls two-wheelers exports to Africa & Latin America
  • India seeks clear norms from Iran
  • S.S. Mishra takes charge as Chairman of PPT
  • Workshop for modernisation of Sassoon Dock fishing harbour held at MbPT office
  • Drop in truck rentals after festive season
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 32.7 m to $ 293.52 bn
  • Govt approves infrastructure development proposal
  • Govt lifts ban on exports of milk products
  • Infrastructure financing a must for speedy clearance of projects: Assocham
  • INR closes the week 35 paise lower at 55.52 against dollar
  • Big ports & small users
  • Denholm Global Logistics carries heavies from UK to Brazil & US
  • EEI moves massive power transformers
  • Hollemans expertise in demand for heavy transformer & purification vessel transportation

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • VTG increases nine-month revenue and profit
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based based wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft reported positive business developments up to the end of Q3/2012. Revenue in VTG's ra...
  • Winkler expanding commercial vehicle parts centre in Switzerland
    The German commercial vehicle component specialist Winkler is enlarging its location in Egerkingen (canton Solothurn/Switzerland) and is building a new commercial vehicle component...
  • Georgia's Mason intermodal container transfer facility gets USD 6.5 million upgrade
    US-based Georgia Ports Authority has announced that its expanded Mason intermodal container transfer facility is now open for business. The improvements cut round-trip Norfolk Sout...
  • Ethiopian increasing flights to Abidjan to daily
    Ethiopian Airlines is set to increase frequencies on its Abidjan route from thrice weekly to daily, effective 25 November 2012. Traffic to and from Abidjan, the commercial capital ...
  • Port of Dunkirk opens TMV and DMT terminal extensions
    On 15 November 2012 Christine Cabau Woehrel, chair of Dunkerque Port's executive committee, and Philippe Bertonèche, chair of the French port's development board, opened the extens...
  • New CEO for Stena Line next year
    The Stena Group has appointed Carl-Johan Hagman, currently responsible for all shipping operations, as its new CEO. Hagman will replace the current CEO, Gunnar Blomdahl, who is ste...
  • Daimler Trucks and Kamaz intensify partnership
    Daimler's commercial vehicle division and the Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz have signed a contract covering the supply of engines and axles for the Russian company's trucks and ...
  • Strengthening of Swiss' position in Western Switzerland benefits cargo customers
    Swiss International Air Lines is planning to make extensive changes to its organisational and market-development activities in Geneva. The aim is to offer Geneva-based customers a ...
  • Latin American governments urged to develop air transport infrastructure
    The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), Airports Council International (ACI), Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), the...
  • Trans-o-Flex scoops up 100% of Austrian subsidiary
    The Trans-o-Flex Logistics Group, a specialised logistics and transport service provider for pharmaceutical and healthcare products, is taking over all the remaining shares in its ...
  • Rudolph Logistik reinforced by new business in Wolfsburg
    The German logistics group Rudolph Logistik is taking over the management of a warehouse for large goods receptacles that will be used to carry supplies for the Volkswagen plant in...
  • Davies Turner reinvests in UK freight hubs
    Davies Turner - the UK's leading independent freight forwarder - is completing a major reinvestment programme at its main regional hubs. This follows its freehold acquisition of th...
  • Board of Norbert Dentressangle reinforced by British and Spanish nationals
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has appointed two new executive board members. The British citizen Malcolm Wilson becomes managing director of the group's lo...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • NY Water Taxi to operate new ferry service
  • Designers select Bolidt for Breakaway
  • BMT Nigel Gee WSVs launched by three shipyards
  • Wärtsilä gensets and thrusters for Brazil drillships
  • Davie Shipyard acquisition completed

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Rail numbers up/down for month of October
  • US sending trade team to Zambia/South Africa
  • FESCO releases numbers covering first nine months of 2012
  • NYK resumes operations at quake damaged coal port
  • Hanjin Shipping plans series of rate increases

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • The changing face of Japanese ship finance
    Banks start to favour Europeans over locals
  • Ships' scrap values will weaken as iron ore price falls
    A gap remains between revenues from S&P sales and scrapping, says Nomura
  • An independent eye-witness view of the MSC Flaminia casualty
    Passenger Johnny Rosen reveals what happened in the hours immediately after fire broke out on MSC Flaminia
  • Seafarers under suspicion
    When shore leave means unreasonable and impractical visa requirements
  • UK Chamber of Shipping inches open its doors to PMSCs
    Membership will demand 'fairly rigorous' vetting
  • Sydney Ports Corp posts 8% rise in group revenue
    But cost of servicing debt from a capital expenditure programme contributes to 28.6% fall in net profit
  • Will regulation make armed guards a permanent fixture on vessels?
    Industry debates the Pandora's box that is private maritime security
  • West Africa suezmax market remains flat
    Chartering activity quiet for the million- barrel tankers
  • Chinese exports boom will focus on emerging markets
    Despite slower growth, the emerging middle class will demand for imports
  • CSCL sells its boxes to raise cash
    Deal sees Hong Kong-based buyer lease the containers back to seller
  • Vietnam marine police foil tanker hijacking
    Pirates seized Malaysian vessel to sell its fuel oil
  • Onboard fire is crews' biggest enemy
    Cargo misdeclarations increase risk to lives when a blaze breaks out
  • Cargo fires
    The MSC Flaminia casualty has drawn attention yet again to the terrible risks that seafarers face when cargo is misdeclared
  • Japanese squeeze
    Shipowners are finding less support from traditional financiers
  • UK rejects claims it refused refuge for MSC Flaminia
    Head of MCA says places of shelter had been identified
  • China has stopped classing NITC tonnage
    Decision leaves Iranian vessels without class services from any IACS member
  • Capesize market ebbs but high spirits persist
    Most brokers believe the fourth quarter has a little more to give

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Box rate gains vanish
    AS BOX liners continue their rearguard battle on freight rates, it became clear today that nearly all gains from the 1 November Asia/Europe rise have been wiped out
  • Gazprom Belarus plan to undercut LNG sector
    GAZPROM has decided to spend $2Bn to improve its Belarus pipeline so it can undercut the price of shipborne LNG
  • Mermaid wins $792M in projects
    THORESEN Thai Agencies said its 57% owned subsidiary Mermaid Maritime has closed deals on three different schemes worth a total $792M
  • Luka Koper's 1-3Q profits rise 168%
    LUKA KOPER, the group that owns Koper, Slovenia's only port, today reported a 168% rise in net profits for the first nine months 2012
  • Open-ended soy strike starts in Argentina
    ARGENTINE workers reportedly walked out today at four soy-processing plants near Rosario's river port
  • Chinese buyers default on three coal cargoes
    CHINESE buyers have reportedly defaulted on three bulker cargoes of Australian thermal coal, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • LR2 rates hit all-time high
    LR2 tanker rates on the Ras Tanura-Chiba route have hit an all-time high on the Baltic Clean Tanker Index, which began assessing the route in 2010
  • China's vehicle exports rise 24%
    STRONG overseas sales for Chery, Geely and Lifan cars resulted in Chinese vehicle exports growing by 24.43% year on year in October
  • China's oil demand growth slows down
    CHINESE demand for oil and oil products in October suggests weaker demand growth than in recent years, DNB Bank said today
  • CS Haisheng chemical tankers sold for scrap
    SHANGHAI-listed CS Haisheng said through a subsidiary that it plans to scrap two chemical tankers for $2.1M
  • New shipyard to open in Manila
    PHILIPPINE-based Nautilus Shipyard Repair will build a new facility in Navotas City, Manila, to commence operations in June 2013
  • Capesize market remains static
    BROKERS reported a dull week for Capesizes, as slow iron ore and coal movements did nothing to absorb excess tonnage in the Pacific
  • Supramaxes gain on volume rise
    INCREASED movements of Indonesian minerals, as well as Indian iron ore cargoes to China, have buoyed the Supramax market this week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Reefer Ships Lose Share to Box Carriers
    Conventional refrigerated ships continue to lose market share to container lines offering increased capacity for reefer boxes, according to a new analysis of the market by the Netherlands-based research and consulting firm Dynamar. Traditional reefer ships carried half of all seaborne shipments of refrigerated cargoes as recently as 2000. Their share...
  • SCFI This Week: Asia-Mediterranean Spot Rates Drop 8.2 Percent
    Spot rates in the major Asia-Europe and Asia-North American trade lanes further weakened this week, according to the SCFI index. The SCFI North Europe index tumbled nearly 12 percent to $1,079 per TEU from $1,225 last week. Since soaring more than 38 percent in two weeks in early November to $1,491...
  • Shapiro Names Starr CFO
    C. Walter Starr Logistics provider Samuel Shapiro & Co. has named C. Walter Starr the firm's new chief financial officer. "We are very excited to have Walter join our family,' said Margie Shapiro, president and CEO, in a written statement. "With his wealth of experience, we look forward to both his contributions and...
  • Roadrunner Expands in New England
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems is opening a new less-than-truckload outbound service center serving New England. The service center, which will open on Nov. 26, will provide outbound service from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The opening is a continuation of the company's expansion that saw it open a service...
  • Kieserling Group, Compass Ocean Logistics to Merge
    Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Bremen-based Kieserling Group will merge with logistics service provider Compass Ocean Logistics. The new Compass Logistics International AG will have two headquarters, in Bremen and in Dubai, and 40 branches in 18 countries. The company will focus its future business activities in western Europe, North America, the...
  • India OKs Private Funding for Rail Infrastructure
    In a step that could help speed freight movements in the country, the Indian government has approved a proposal to allow private investment for the development of rail-related infrastructure projects. The policy reform, which came amid vigorous opposition from labor unions in state-owned Indian Railways, is expected to lower transportation costs...
  • Analysts: Rate Erosion Likely on Asia-Europe Lanes
    espite the slew of rate restoration plans and general rate increases announced by lines for December and January, excess capacity will continue to undermine efforts to boost revenues into 2013, according to leading analysts. Janet Lewis, head of industrial and transportation research in Asia at Macquarie Capital Securities, said November rate...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Cocoa cargoes need handling with care
    'Cocoa is a fragile commodity,' according to Henry Alllard, chief executive officer of Bordeaux-based maritime insurer Filhet Allard; he told the ICCO World Cocoa ...
  • Irish maritime outlook remains challenging
    A Republic of Ireland industry body has made a downward revision to its port and shipping traffic volume forecasts for 2013, despite a 'relatively stable' 2012 ...
  • Asia - Europe rates under pressure again
    It was a fact acknowledged by CMA CGM's cfo, Michel Sirat during a third quarter interim results teleconference on Tuesday when he said that Q4 results would 'not ...
  • CSCL sells its boxes to raise cash
    The Hong Kong and Shanghai-listed China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] has announced that it proposes to sell 20% of its shipping container fleet to a leasing ...
  • APL Logistics acquires US customs brokerage
    The global forwarding arm of Singapore's NOL Group, APL Logistics, has bought out the Los Angeles-based customs broker and trade compliance firm, Carmichael International ...
  • China's PMI confirms momentum
    The bellwether HSBC Chinese November purchasing managers' index [PMI] has risen above the watershed 50 level for the first time in over a year to reach 50.4 - a ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • Seanergy bulker held
    A Seanergy Maritime bulker was detained in the UK after inspectors flagged up 26 separate issues with the ship.
  • Busted for booze
    A drunk captain led to a Wessels Reederei vessel running into trouble in the UK, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency says.
  • Lorenzo at a loss
    Philippines feeder line Lorenzo Shipping has fallen to a loss in the third quarter.
  • ZM swallows Davie
    ZM Industries has completed a takeover swoop for Canada's Davie Shipyard amid expectation new orders are just around the corner.
  • CSCL facing loss
    Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is likely to book a loss in the fourth quarter, according to Credit Suisse.
  • 2Go posts a profit
    Philippines ro-ro operator 2Go Group has returned to profit in the third quarter, but saw losses grow over the first nine months.
  • Shell MR swoop close
    Shell is tipped to put the finishing touches to its "Project Silver" scheme in the next couple of weeks.
  • First falters again
    Taiwanese bulker owner First Steamship has posted weaker nine-month profit as revenue fell.
  • Sealink seals $37m package
    Malaysian offshore outfit Sealink International has racked up a bunch of contracts worth a total of MYR 113m ($37m).
  • Glenn comes clean
    Malaysia's Glenn Defense Marine has admitted one of its vessels dumped waster water off the Philippines.
  • Korea winning eco war
    South Korea's shipyards are trouncing Chinese rivals when it comes to fuel efficiency performance, a leading analyst has shown.
  • Eitzen closes on debt deal
    Eitzen Chemical's financial restructuring has been given the green light by lenders.
  • OW charters Schulte tanker
    Denmark's OW Bunker has chartered a Schulte tanker for operations in the US Gulf.
  • Moving markets
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Haisheng ditches oldies
    China Shipping Haisheng has offloaded two chemical tankers for scrap.
  • GOS buys another
    India's Global Offshore Services has snapped up a 2010-built anchor handling tug supply vessel from an Egyptian owner.
  • Vietnam swings the axe
    Vietnam is slashing its newbuilding budget in the shipping slump.
  • Sheep ship under fire
    A Dutch-owned ro-ro has been criticised for leaving port in the UK in a storm with sheep on board - and then having to return to port.
  • Tanker taken off Vietnam
    A small Malaysian registered chemical tanker has been hijacked and then abandoned off the coast of Vietnam.
  • A closed shop
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • "Crawling with beetles"
    A Columbia Shipmanagement cargoship was found to be infested with bugs during an inspection in New Zealand.
  • Mermaid wins Saudi gig
    Mermaid Maritime has won a large contract in the Middle East providing offshore services to Saudi Aramco.
  • Dry bulk rates trimmed
    Morgan Stanley has taken the axe to its dry cargo rate forecasts for the next two years on weaker demand assumptions.
  • S&P passes 2011 total
    Ships sold in the secondhand market so far this year have already surpassed the levels seen in the whole of 2011, latest figures show.
  • Austal plans rights issue
    Austal has unveiled a deeply discounted, highly dilutive AUD85m ($88m) rights issue to recapitalise its business.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2012
  • US markets quiet on Black Friday
    Markets were slow due to the US Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday, a supplier told Bunkerworld.
  • Maersk 'not giving up on shipping.'
    Maersk will invest $6-$8 billion in the shipping sector over the next five year period.
  • Bunker prices sluggish in Fujairah
    Little movement seen apart from Suez, where prices softened.
  • Week ends with lacklustre market
    Loading problems at Rotterdam leave market subdued.
  • Eitzen gains approval for financial restructuring
    Banks have committed to a total of $30 million in a new working capital facility to secure liquidity for the company.
  • Istanbul: Supplier exit is temporary suspension
    Rida Petrol 'has temporarily suspended operations' and should be back with expanded product offering.
  • New study spots efficiency gap on big ore carriers
    Same ship type fosters useful comparison on fuel consumption with surprising results.
  • Tanker 'hijacked for its MGO cargo'
    Vietnamese police retake the vessel, but only after opening fire.
  • NYK 'activiely looking at LNG' as a bunker fuel
    Managing director of LNG division says it could also play a role in supplying LNG as bunker product.
  • Lab-on-a-ship team narrows focus with 'Catguard'
    Real-time monitoring helps ships avoid engine damage, aims to offer in-line sulphur monitoring next.
  • Prices lack direction in Asia
    In Singapore, 380 cSt crept up by a dollar but distillates lost $6.50.
  • 'True value' fuel differentials narrow sharply
    Less variation in TWI quality scores between 'best' and 'worst' fuels sees estimated value spread at about a third compared to January.

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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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