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October 3, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Hainan PO Shipping quits box shipping after ranking third in China
  • China opens coast to foreign-flagged - but not foreign-owned - vessels
  • US Department of Transportation layoffs as 'government shuts down'
  • Costamare buys five containerships for US$190 million with York JV
  • Carriers to cancel sailing, not services as they await P3 hit: Drewry
  • Cuba offers tax breaks to lure investors to trade zone near Havana
  • Ecu-Line buys out US logistics firm Econocaribe Consolidators
  • Kuehne + Nagel Singapore wins ISO13485:2003 pharma certification
  • Singapore commissions shore-based operator survey through December 7
  • Toll launches trans-continental truck service between Perth and Mackay
  • CN to resume service on 75pc of bankrupt Kelowna Pacific Railway
  • Insurers brace for split-in-two MOL Comfort claims among others
  • Risks grow in direct proportion to size of mega ships, says adjuster
  • Asia Pacific passenger growth robust in August, but cargo still lags
  • Abu Dhabi's Etihad Rail signs deal with New York's National Air Cargo
  • Kuehne + Nagel offers aircraft engine logistics, transport and storage

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • BCHAA holds 28th AGM & get-together
  • CEVA partners with TOWER to launch new cold chain solution for pharmaceutical market
  • InterManager AGM pledges to focus on seafarers
  • MOL, Kansai Electric Power reach agreement on joint ownership of 2 new LNG carriers
  • NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers begins operations
  • USITC removes countervailing duty on imports of shrimps
  • Adani Port-Mundra wins big at quality convention
  • Engineers Day celebrated at KPT
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port organises roadshow in Gandhidham
  • NMPT to build new berth, buy mobile cranes
  • Record discharge of nitrogen phosphate in bulk in a day at Vizag Port
  • Revenue Secretary visits JN Port
  • AIAI signs trade promotion MoU with FPCCI
  • Draft bill to resolve PPP disputes to be finalised soon
  • INR recovers against dollar on fresh selling of US currency
  • Another General Average
  • MACCIA organising two events in early Oct.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • IMS with continental Antwerp - Frenkendorf link
  • DB Schenker Logistics expands network in Turkey
  • SBB procures 31 maintenance vehicles
  • Volga-Dnepr completes New Guinea airport project
  • CSX featured by CDP
  • Astral awards Atlas with ACMI contract
  • ECSA and ETF call on EU for strategy to curb growing piracy
  • Vestdavit appoints director of operations in Great Britain
  • MOL to launch biannual vessel safety campaign
  • 747-8F delivery number 9 for Cargolux
  • More truck drivers observe eco-friendly practices
  • E2open appoints Lemoine as vice-president for customer...
  • Norbert Dentressangle appointed network's member of France

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Bay Houston takes delivery of new tug from Leevac
  • Wärtsilä introduces two new thruster series
  • Jensen to manage Jones Act tanker construction program
  • Private equity firm buys DNV Petroleum Services
  • Turbocharger retrofit yields slow steaming fuel savings
  • BAE Systems wins order for Jones Act IMR vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Port of Olympia to celebrate restoration of Mission Creek
  • K Line takes delivery of new Corona series vessel
  • Cruise season begins for Panama Canal Authority
  • Jensen Maritime nets contract for four new product tankers
  • P & I Club asks members to share greatest concerns

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Southampton adds two container cranes
    UK hub upgrades its handling equipment to handle ultra large boxships
  • Scandinavia clubs report growth but diverge on P&I input
    Skuld sees non-mutual products as the key to growth and stability
  • Non-tankers face extra cost of pollution plans for US waters
    US Coast Guard declares final rule on its non-tank vessel response plan
  • NYK's Kudo sees oversupply as 'usual state' in shipping
    Japanese shipping giant's president vows to reduce spot availability and operational costs
  • Anchor Chang takes the helm at Evergreen Marine
    Flagship unit of world's fourth-largest box line also names Scott Chang as president
  • US budget battle closes FMC
    Maritime commission places employees on furlough until federal government reopens
  • DNV sells bunker analysis division
    Petroleum Services is not part of the agreed merger with GL
  • Promising new technology or nothing more than hot air?
    Shipping waits for wind power to deliver what it promises
  • Facing the challenge
    Oceanfoil has adapted wing-sail technology and is looking to prove its efficiency
  • Oldendorff and Cardiff order up to 10 VLOCs from Yangzijiang
    Yard lands 17-vessel haul valued at $871m
  • Western Bulk announces dates of IPO
    Share offering could raise $205m for expansion of chartering and shipholding business
  • Star Bulk orders newcastlemaxes and ultramaxes in China
    Overnight public offering tipped to raise about $50m as partial funding for orders

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Better box discipline urged
    A DEEP drop in spot rates has been sparked by liners' failure to hit their targeted increase last month, a senior shipping analyst said
  • New FPSO projects make slow progress
    NEW projects for FPSOs are likely to stall over the next five years as economic uncertainty and local content requirements discourage final investment decisions
  • Nigeria plans fund to boost cabotage
    NIGERIA plans a dedicated vessel fund of about $500M to develop its indigenous fleet, Fairplay was told today
  • Bulker arrested in Singapore
    SOUTH Korean bulk carrier TCT Glory was arrested in Singapore yesterday at the request of local law firm Haridass Ho & Partners, according to the city-state's admiralty sheriff
  • Bohai Leasing taking over Seaco
    BOHAI Leasing, a subsidiary of HNA Capital, said it plans to take over 100% of the equity in container lessor Seaco SRL, a subsidiary of HNA Group
  • Deal nears to convert Murmansk navy yard
    A DEAL is nearing completion to convert a Russian naval yard into a drilling platform manufacturer, Fairway was told today
  • Subsea 7 prices notes at $20.97 each
    SUBSEA 7 today priced its issue of $500M worth of convertible notes
  • MOL and Kansai Electric to own two LNG ships
    MITSUI OSK Lines and Kansai Electric Power have closed a deal for joint ownership of two LNG carriers
  • Gales disrupt Oz ports
    GALES are disrupting shipping at Australia's major box terminals in Port Botany, Melbourne and Adelaide, while a near-disaster was averted at Sydney
  • SE Asian energy demand could curb coal exports
    SOUTHEAST Asia could export less coal because of its own fast-growing energy demands, the International Energy Agency said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Global Manufacturers Drawn to Myanmar
    Original equipment manufacturers are urgently targeting the heady potential offered by Myanmar's untapped consumer market, low wages and excellent trading potential. A number of textile companies have already taken the plunge and now Unilever has confirmed it will soon build its first manufacturing plant in the country, primarily to meet domestic...
  • PIERS: US Containerized Imports Highest Since October 2007
    U.S. containerized imports through July 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized imports grew 2.5 percent year-over-year in July, according to advance figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. U.S. containerized imports totaled 1.62 million 20-foot-equivalent units in July, the highest volume since 1.65 million in August 2007. "Among commodities, we expect further gains in...
  • BNSF to Spend $90 Million on New Mexico Projects
    A BNSF train in New Mexico.BNSF Railway plans to spend an estimated $90 million on track and rail capacity improvement projects in New Mexico this year. The Class I railroad will continue its track improvement program in the Southwest state, including 2,100 miles of track surfacing and undercutting work, the replacement...
  • Oakland Port Truckers Threaten Week-Long Strike
    Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle will meet with harbor truckers, terminal operators and other stakeholders Thursday in an attempt to head off a possible week-long disruption threatened by owner-operators. The independent truck drivers distributed flyers at marine terminals stating that they intend to call a week-long strike beginning Oct....
  • Government Shutdown Delays US Shipments
    WASHINGTON - Less than 48 hours after the federal government's shutdown, shippers dependent on some agencies to clear cargo are seeing delays at U.S. ports of entry. Shipments requiring paperwork from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture, which face severe staff reductions because...
  • Kane Is Able to Relocate DC Operations in Atlanta
    Kane Is Able's new distribution center in Atlanta.Kane Is Able is expanding its transportation and distribution services by moving to a new 426,000-square-foot distribution center in Atlanta. The consumer product goods logistics company is relocating from its existing facility in Lithia Springs, Ga., to the new building, which is about eight...
  • Radiant Logistics Acquires On Time Express
    Radiant Logistics has acquired On Time Express, a Phoenix-based, time-critical domestic and international logistics company. On Time Express services companies in the aviation, aerospace, plastic injection molding, medical device, furniture and automotive industries, according to Radiant Logistics. The transaction provides for an aggregate base purchase price of $20.0 million, consisting of $7.5...
  • The Water Buffalo in the Room
    With the federal government shut down - the latest example of a dysfunctional Congress - progress toward passing a major port and inland waterway authorization bill is a rare glimmer of bipartisanship. It's long overdue. The last Water Resources Development Act was passed in 2007. Authorization of major projects has been...
  • Bigger Ships to Tax South American Infrastructure
    For many years, ships with capacities of 5,900 20-foot equivalent units were the standard size used to carry goods to and from Latin American ports, but bigger vessels are becoming more common. Ships of 7,100-TEU capacity are calling at Latin American ports, and vessels as large as 9,600-TEU capacity are...
  • Navios Takes Delivery of Two Panamax Ships
    Navios Maritime Holdings has taken delivery of two Panamax vessels for its owned fleet. The Navios Taurus, a 2005-built vessel of 76,596 deadweight tons, is chartered out for about six months at a rate of $9,263 net per day. The Navios Northern Star, a 2005-built ship of 75,395 deadweight tons, is...
  • Overcapacity 'a Structural Problem,' NYK's Kudo Says
    NYK Group sees overcapacity as "the usual state of affairs for the majority of vessel types" and is dealing with it by improving efficiency and expanding in logistics, offshore oil vessels and other markets, the Japanese carrier's president said. "We must consider that the shipping business has a structural problem that...
  • CSAV Gets Financing for Seven New 9,300-TEU Ships
    Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores has agreed an agreement with a consortium of banks to take on $347 million in loans to help pay for the purchase of seven new ships, Reuters reports. The Chilean carrier plans to pay for 60 percent of the purchase with the bank loans and the...
  • Average US Intermodal Rate Hits 42-Week High
    Overall index, week of September 30, 2013 Full-size image The index of U.S. intermodal rates for the week ending Sept. 30 increased for a third straight week, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The overall rate rose 1.6 percent or $33 for...
  • Rocket Attack on Cosco Ship Hit Container of Smuggled Cigarettes
    A rocket fired by suspected al-Qaida terrorists at a Cosco Asia container ship as it transited the Suez Canal in August apparently hit a container crammed full of smuggled cigarettes, according to Irish Independent. The illicit cargo, with an estimated street value of €4.3 million (about US$5.8 million), was destined for...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • Stolt makes Arctic move
    Stolt-Nielsen is investing in a new Norwegian oil terminal to take advantage of rising production in the Arctic and Barents Sea.
  • Avance cools STNG talk
    Avance Gas has cooled speculation linking it with a swoop for Scorpio Tankers VLGC newbuildings once it has completed a move for new shareholder Frontline 2012's vessels.
  • DNV drops fuel unit
    Norwegian classification society DNV has sold off its fuel testing unit DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS).
  • GOL taken to court
    India's GOL Offshore is being taken to court after it defaulted on debt payments, it is claimed.
  • Star Bulk raising $70m
    Star Bulk Carriers' stock has slumped further on Wednesday as it revealed details of a share sale worth a potential $71m.
  • Outbreak hits Fred Olsen duo
    Two Fred Olsen cruiseships have separately been hit by outbreaks of illness among passengers.
  • Euroseas tied to buy
    Euroseas is tipped to have purchased a panamax bulker to replace a vessel scrapped earlier this year.
  • Atlantska offloads duo
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba has sold off two older bulkers, but chartered them back on a bareboat basis for five years.
  • MOL enters FSRU arena
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has made a breakthrough into the LNG floating storage and regasification (FSRU) arena after bagging a deal for a new import project in Uruguay.
  • Tanker officer drowns
    The body of an officer from a palm oil tanker has been found in Malaysian waters.
  • Rally, not a recovery
    A rally in capesize spot rates has more time to run but a lack of improvements in the smaller asset classes means a full market recovery has not yet arrived, Intermodal says.
  • Alga heads to Falcon
    A French tanker has been chartered to lighter fuel from the grounded Formosa Plastics ship Formosa Falcon in the Bahamas.
  • YZJ passes order mark
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares gained some traction today after a 17-ship newbuilding haul took it past the full-year order target.
  • Oceaneering books at BAE
    US offshore services contractor Oceaneering International has ordered a subsea support vessel from BAE Systems.
  • Grandweld adds crew boat
    Dubai's Grandweld Shipyards has won its third vessel order from Khalid Faraj Shipping in five months.
  • Stena's reefer rebirth
    Sweden's Stena RoRo has unveiled a new generation of reefer vessels for the banana trade.
  • Master grounds sinking ship
    A sinking general cargoship has been beached by its captain en route to Kartal in Istanbul.
  • Indian ro-ro run delayed
    A new ro-ro run for India has been pushed back as costs spiral.
  • Navig8 adds two more
    Navig8 Product Tankers has wasted little time expanding its newbuilding orderbook with orders for another pair of LR2 tankers.
  • Subsea 7 converts
    Holders of Subsea 7 bonds are converting a $500m 2013 issue into shares.
  • Sadra seeks tanker cash
    Iranian shipbuilder Sadra is considering legal action over what is says is the failure of Venezuela's PDVSA to pay for the first in a series of four new aframaxes.
  • Boost for Wan Hai
    Moody's Investor Services has upgraded its outlook for Taiwanese liner operator Wan Hai Lines to stable from negative.
  • Tidewater taps investors
    Tidewater has joined the rush of maritime entities looking to raise funds to pay down existing debt.
  • Canadians eye Asia
    Richardson International, one of Canada's largest grain handlers, has set up an office in Singapore as it looks to boost sales to Asia.
  • US LPG terminal plan
    Two US companies have unveiled plans to build a large LPG export facility on the US Gulf of Mexico coast.
  • Korean bulker held
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a South Korean-owned handysize bulker in an early morning raid.
  • TGP returns to Wall Street
    Shares of Teekay LNG Partners slipped in afterhours trading Tuesday after the partnership announced plans to pursue a follow-on equity offering.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • IATA: Europe, Mideast fuel global cargo growth
    In August, European and Middle Eastern carriers fueled the activity increase, with airlines in Europe seeing demand tick up 3.4 percent on a 4.2 percent capacity increase. Middle Eastern cargo demand rose 23.8 percent year over year.
  • Report says Apple will alter logistics in China
    Digitimes said in the past Apple products had to be first shipped to Hong Kong or Shenzhen, China, to complete the export procedures and then imported back before they could hit store shelves in China.
  • CSCMP prepares for Singapore conference
  • Farmers keep pressure on for WRDA vote
  • U.S. government shutdown has trickle-down effect
    A partial shutdown of the U.S. government due to gridlock in Congress over a short-term spending extension will cost the U.S. economy about $300 million per day, or $1.5 billion per week, but lost productivity could worsen.
  • Texas attorney general supports American-US Airways merger
    This is just the latest blow for the Justice Department in the merger case, which is set to go to trial on Nov. 25. Due to the government shutdown, Justice officials had pushed for a March start to the trial.
  • ICAO elects new governing council
  • ContainerPort Group moves to larger Indy facility
  • FMC reviews 3 OTI license applications
  • Seaspan exercises option for 5 ships
  • MOL in LNG joint venture with utility

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2013
  • CEO defends Triple-E orders
    But Maersk warns that over-capacity in the container sector will last 'for at least five years'.
  • Prices show little movement in Fujairah
    Markets generally softening.
  • Avails tight in Rotterdam
    Markets softening in European.
  • 'China's position as a big importer of fuel oil 'not guaranteed'
    China was 'a net exporter' of fuel oil in August.
  • Project launched to aid regulatory compliance
    Consortium to create digital management model.
  • Russian port undercutting Rotterdam by around $200 pmt
    Prices have been falling sharply in St. Petersburg since the end of August.
  • Another ship arrested in Singapore
    South Korean-flagged ship detained on Tuesday.
  • Shipping company turns to banks after share offering shortfall
    CSAV will use the funds to help pay for newbuilds.
  • Singapore promotion at WMF
    Ex-Chemoil man gets foot up career ladder.
  • Asian bunker prices mostly down
    Avails of bunker material were fine at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Western Bulk considering IPO
    To support investments in fuel-efficient ships.
  • Sale of DNVPS 'a defining moment'
    Fuel testing to be sold to a European private equity firm.
  • Promotions at Ingram Barge Company
    Dan Mecklenborg takes responsibility for marine fuels division of the firm.
  • Crowley forms new Alaskan management team
    Team to control Alaska subsidiaries of Anderes Oil and Taku Oil Sales.
  • Star Bulk orders five dry bulkers
    Vessels to be built with fuel efficiency in mind.
  • Global Vision Bunkers expands Singapore operations
    Appoints Sean Gwee as bunker manager for its office at the republic.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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