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January 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL on-time performance suffers slight slip, in-house rating reveals
  • China hits EU-US chemicals with anti-dumping duties in rising trade spat
  • Fujian's seaport container throughput up 10.6pc to 10.73 million TEU
  • Antwerp builds 500 x 68-metre lock on River Scheldt - world's biggest
  • West African Pirates seize tanker, siphon off US$5 million in jet fuel
  • Davos: Trade could rise 15pc with more infrastructure and fewer rules
  • MOL to install containerised ballast treatment in ship's cargo hold
  • Union Pacific profit up 7.8pc to US$1.04 billion, intermodal does well
  • CSX to spend US$26 million on New Jersey-Albany Hudson River track
  • Short circuiting signs revealed in first federal Dreamliner fire inquiry
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines flies 100 tons of mining equipment in Russia
  • Germany's Leipzig Halle has stellar year for air freight volumes

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Asia-Europe spot rate falls 1.7 pc last week
  • CMA CGM, CMHI sign agreement for sale & purchase of 49 pc of Terminal Link
  • CSCL sees 2012 net profit after sale & leaseback of containers
  • International shipping market likely to improve this year: Report
  • KNOT in business relationship with Repsol Group
  • L&T bags 447 cr. Coast Guard order
  • Maersk Line reaches 2020 CO2 reduction target!
  • Walmart announces launch of Phase 2 of Beichen Logistics Park Project
  • Adani Ports net up 34 pc in Q3, 51 pc for nine months
  • HAROPA Ports delegation currently in India to enhance Indo-European maritime trade
  • Kandla Port celebrates 64th Republic Day in style
  • Republic Day celebrated at Adani Group
  • Shriniwas Mudgerikar is CONCORs new Chief General Manager, Western Region
  • Forex reserves ease by $ 580.3 m to $ 295.67 bn
  • INR turns weak on month-end dollar demand

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Gebrüder Weiss flies cable car to Mexico
    The Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss (GW) recently proved that it is especially adept at managing special transports when it was recently mandated by the engineer...
  • RZD investing EUR 62 billion
    JSC Russian Railways' investment volume rose to RUB 481.6 billion (EUR 12 billion) last year, an increase of more than 22% compared to 2011. RZD's total investments since 2004 have...
  • Freightliner introduces high-visibility Truck-lite LED headlamps
    Freightliner Trucks reported that the high-performance LED headlamps custom-engineered for the Freightliner Cascadia by Truck-Lite Co LLC are now available. The new headlamps will ...
  • CSX ploughing money into rail tracks
    CSX, one of the USA's leading transport companies and based in Jacksonville FL, worked with its customers to locate 105 new or expanded facilities on its eastern rail network ...
  • SBS Worldwide signs agency agreement covering Switzerland
    The supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide and the Swiss company Tibbett & Britten Unique have entered into an agency agreement which sees SBS Worldwide offering Tibbett...
  • Ipsen Logistics opens new airfreight office in Malaysia
    The Bremen (Germany)-based international transport and logistics service provider Ipsen Logistics has opened a new office at Kuala Lumpur airport in reaction to the promising busin...
  • Sea Transport expands fleet
    Iveco has won a major deal with UK's container transport specialist Sea Transport. Under the new deal, Iveco has supplied eight identical brand new Stralis Active Space Super3 trac...
  • Qatar prepares for opening of new Doha airport in nine weeks
    The State of Qatar is ready to welcome a new chapter in the country's aviation industry with preparations well underway for the 1 April 2013 first phase opening of the new Hamad in...
  • MSC adds Rostov-on-Don to its network
    The Geneva (Switzerland)-based enterprise Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) added a call at the Russian Black Sea port of Rostov-on-Don to its network at the beginning of the ye...
  • Portugal's airfreight volume drops 4%
    In December 2012, the ANA Group handled 4.2% less (-570 t) airfreight and mail in comparison to the same month in 2011. ANA comprises eight Portuguese airports, seven of which hand...
  • Ethiopian Airlines changes services to Southern Africa
    Starting yesterday (27 January), the East African carrier Ethiopian Airlines adjusted its services to Zimbabwe and Zambia. Three of the present seven weekly services Addis Ababa - ...
  • New air traffic boss appointed at Prestwick
    Nats, a UK provider of air traffic services and solutions, has appointed Alastair Muir as the new operations director at its control centre in Prestwick, Ayrshire (Scotland). He su...
  • Time Matters expands Chinese network
    Time Matters, an international specialist for urgent and complex logistics services, is expanding its network in China. From now on, customers will benefit from a significantly inc...
  • Sales manager of Wtransnet France appointed
    Wtransnet France chose Gregory Joubert as its new sales manager on 1 January. He replaced Anna Esteve, who had held this post since the Wtransnet subsidiary in France was created. ...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Port of Tacoma sees gains in container numbers for 2012
  • Port of Vancouver reports progress in Kinder-Morgan relocation project
  • Evergreen Line to add new GTM feeder service
  • Dredging project underway for Duwamis River sediment
  • CSX Corp. plans expansion of Montreal intermodal terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Why trust might help sulphur emission compliance
    Lloyd's List's unique scrubber survey looks at the industry's real concerns
  • Wärtsilä sees rise in sales for its integrated SOx-reduction system
    Sales slowly rise as R&D investment reaches all-time high
  • US houseboat ruling opens a Pandora's Box for owners
    Lenders could target oil rigs and laid-up ships after Supreme Court redefines 'vessel'
  • Question: when is a boat not a boat?
    Supreme Court ruling on Lozman v City of Riviera Beach sparks mixed reactions
  • Swire's sister act
    Women who want a life at sea must learn not to limit themselves, says Hong Kong's first female master
  • UK strengthens its ocean security response
    MoD commissions studies into differences between pirate skiffs and fishing dhows
  • Kranich predicts 2013 peak season for box trades as conditions stabilise
    Hapag-Lloyd boss sees better times ahead after disappointing 2012
  • D-day looms for US east coast ports
    Deadline draws nearer for dock labour contract talks
  • Nautilus holds first election for general secretary
    Challenger slams Dickinson for pursuing 'irrelevant political causes'
  • Tunisian Navigation launches Libya ro-ro service
    North African governments seek closer ties in ports, energy and shipping
  • Chinese yards face two-year order cliff
    Only 70% of ships delivered on schedule, says Cansi
  • No bloodshed
    Egypt will deploy robust policing after protesters threaten to close the Suez Canal
  • Nobu Su takes on Grand China in US appellate court
    Rule B status at stake as Blue Whale pushes ahead with appeal
  • Shell develops Savannah LNG plant
    Energy major throws its weight behind US drive to ramp up exports
  • CMA CGM retains calls at terminals sold to China Merchants
    Twelve-year relationship agreement secures unnamed ports
  • Brokers forecast rise in secondhand VLCC prices
    Recent sales for more than $25m suggest an upturn in prices for older tonnage
  • SOx it to us
    Lloyd's List wants your views on looming emission regulations
  • Tokyo MoU plans new inspection regime
    Proposal to put high-risk tonnage under closer scrutiny takes a lead from Paris
  • Koper presses on with dredging programme
    All north Adriatic ports bar Trieste reported a drop in box throughput last year
  • Egypt unrest threatens canal transits
    Port Said, Suez and Ismailia under curfew as Morsi declares state of emergency
  • Huarong withdraws lawsuits against Grand China Logistics
    Lessor's bid to attach HNA Group aircraft and property ends with prompt settlement
  • Shipping team escapes the brunt of Commerzbank's 6,000 job cuts - exclusive interview
    Orderly run-down is critical in drive to cut exposure, says Otto
  • Coscon tie-up
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  • Hurtigruten cuts its workforce by up to 30%
    Norway group shakeup highlights struggling cruise and ferry market
  • Brightoil secures waivers for interest ratio breaches
    Fuel supplier and tanker owner averts risks of cross defaults

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • West-to-East shift seen in tanker sector
    CRUDE sector focus is shifting from the West to the East, with developing Asian economies fuelling demand growth, a broker predicted today
  • Mermaid lands $40M deal
    THORESEN Thai Agencies said its 57% owned subsidiary Mermaid Maritime has clinched a subsea project worth about $40M
  • Barges hit bridge, sparking US spill
    A SPILL response crew has contained an oil leak that followed a tank barge collision with a Mississippi River rail bridge, Fairplay was told today
  • MPM sharpens offshore focus
    MARCO Polo Marine of Singapore plans to increase its stress on the growing Indonesian oil and gas sector, CEO Sean Lee Yun Feng said
  • Mercator warns of worse losses
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said the early termination of two timecharters would cause heavier losses than previously estimated
  • Dole signals fleet renewal
    US FRUIT shipper Dole is eyeing new tonnage after last week's progress on a transformative deal with Japan's Itochu Corp
  • Adani profits gain 34%
    ADANI Ports & Special Economic Zone's third quarter net profits rose 34% year on year to 4.15Bn rupees ($76M)
  • Grounding sparks rescue
    RESCUERS have saved 28 crew members in danger of being electrocuted in China
  • India begins trial of 120 pirate suspects
    INDIA has begun a trial of 120 suspected Somali pirates caught by the Indian navy
  • Doubled drybulk fleet seen
    THE GLOBAL drybulk fleet is on course to double in the seven years 2007-14, a shipbroker has warned
  • $90,000/day Golar LNG target seen
    GOLAR LNG is likely to obtain about $90,000 per day for its newbuildings on medium-term contracts, a shipping analyst has estimated
  • Brightoil wins waivers
    HONG KONG-listed bunkerer Brightoil has won waivers from its lenders, evading the possibility of cross defaults on certain loans
  • Thai vehicle exports jump
    THAILAND'S vehicle exports jumped 39.6% year on year to 1.03M units in 2012, the Federation of Thai Industries said today
  • Box rates regress
    THE RATE gain in long-haul box rates appears to be losing momentum, based on the latest Shanghai Containerised Freight Index figures
  • Breakers turns cautious
    HEAVY speculation by cash buyers for South Asia-bound ships has been proven to be a futile gamble, as they have failed to find breakers willing to pay a better price

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Port of New Orleans' Maritime Safety Operations Kick Off for Super Bowl
    A team of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies began maritime safety and security operations on the lower Mississippi River today to support Super Bowl XLVII. Response boats, patrol vehicles and enforcement personnel from more than 16 law enforcement agencies will conduct maritime security operations in the downtown New Orleans...
  • Forwarders See Slot Shortages as Unlikely Ahead of Chinese New Year
    In the run-up to factory closures in China for Chinese New Year from February 10 liner utilization levels are increasing, but slot and equipment shortages are unlikely to materialize and lines have struggled to push through General Rate Increases, according to leading forwarders. "We do not see significant volume increases leading...
  • EU to Implement Clearer Rules on Customs Handling of Pirated Goods
    The Internal Market Committee members of the European Parliament have approved a deal with the European Council that gives customs officials at EU borders better tools and clearer rules to confiscate, store and destroy pirated or counterfeit goods. The new regulation on Customs Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights aims to improve...
  • Evergreen to Launch Greece-Turkey-Malta Feeder Service
    Ocean carrier Evergreen Line will launch a feeder service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta at the end of January. The GTM service will connect to Evergreen Line's network via Greece's Port of Piraeus. The intra-Mediterranean route will be serviced by the 600 20-foot-equivalent unit vessel Kirsten. The first sailing is planned to...
  • US Diesel Prices Rise for Second Straight Week
    U.S. diesel prices rose for the second week straight, climbing 2.5 cents in the week ending Jan. 28. The average price, $3.927, is 7.7 cents higher than a year ago and up 1.6 cents from the beginning of the year, according to the Energy Information Administration. Prices rose across the country,...
  • Port Jersey Logistics Names Hickey Operations Director
    Al Hickey, Port Jersey Logistics' new director of operations. Third-party logistics provider Port Jersey Logistics has appointed Al Hickey as director of operations. In this role, Hickey will be responsible for identifying areas of operational growth and implementing process improvements and employee development programs for Port Jersey's warehouse division, Tyler Distribution Centers,...
  • OOCL to Hike Trans-Atlantic Rates
    Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line has announced a general rate increase on trans-Atlantic trade, effective March 1. The rate hike will be $300 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40- and 45-foot containers for westbound dry cargo on all routes from Europe to the U.S. and Canada....
  • 'K' Line Improves Japan-Thailand Transit Times
    Japanese carrier "K" Line will enhance its intra-Asia service with better transit times between Japan and Thailand. A total of seven vessels will be deployed by "K" Line and SITC Container Lines in two weekly intra-Asia loops. Starting Feb. 26, three 1,700 20-foot-equivalent unit vessels will be deployed for JABCO-1, and...
  • STB Approves Trucker Chassis Pool
    The Surface Transportation Board has granted its permission for motor carriers to use co-op pools to acquire and share intermodal chassis. The STB's regulatory clearance brings the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative a step closer to operation. The NACPC was formed last October as a cooperative for drayage carriers that want...
  • Carriers Keeping Eyes on Europe
    The Asia-Europe liner trades will dominate container shipping's strategic planning through 2013 as ocean carriers confront a nightmare mix of declining traffic, persistent overcapacity, high oil prices and the imminent arrival of the world's largest vessels. Many carriers returned to the black in 2012 from the bloodletting of 2011 largely because...
  • Mission Control
    James Welch knows a thing or two about business. So when the CEO of trucking operator YRC Worldwide and architect of the largest corporate turnaround in recent memory delivers a message like he did recently to his staff, shippers and carriers of all types should take notice. That message - "to...
  • Typhon Launches Marine Convoy Escort Service
    Typhon announced today it is launching its marine convoy escort service, effective immediately, according to Homeland Security Today. The maritime security service is being offered to ship operators transiting the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Close protection vessels shadow client vessels, using surveillance, detection and early warning capabilities to...
  • Grupo Mexico Allocates $3.5 Billion for Investments
    Grupo Mexico has allocated $3.5 billion for its investment budget in 2013, which will be presented for the approval of the board of directors. Of this total, $2.0 billion will be invested in the mining division, $1.0 billion in the infrastructure division and $500 million in the transportation division. The transportation...
  • Hupac Intermodal Traffic Falls on Weak Economy
    Swiss intermodal operator Hupac blamed a weak European economy, periodic closures of the trans-Alpine Gotthard tunnel and increased competition from trucks for traffic slumping 10.7 percent in 2012. The number of truck trailers and swap bodies fell to 646,214 units from 723,897 units in 2011. Traffic on trans-Alpine routes, Hupac's main...
  • ILA-USMX Talks Reach Crucial Point
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance resume contract negotiations Tuesday amid the renewed possibility of a work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports. The latest ILA-USMX contract extension expires at 11:59 p.m., Feb. 6. The union and employers have held a series of federally mediated bargaining sessions...
  • New Shipping Line Sets Sail in the Pacific
    Sofrana Unilines has announced the launch of a new, independent shipping line, Greater Pacific Shipping, to service customers in the Pacific. GPS is a partnership between three regional carriers, including Sofrana Unilines, Pacific Direct Line and Swire Shipping, the liner shipping division of The China Navigation Co. Services will be offered between...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: M Power
    Amid rampant globalization and the never-ending pursuit of low-cost labor, supply chain ecosystems have become elongated, complicated and frustrated with challenges arising from velocity, volatility and vulnerability. The most important impact for 2013 will be a renewed supply chain focus that will move beyond the traditional performance metrics of speed, cost...
  • Annual Review & Outlook 2013: The Lambos Firm
    In 2013, we can expect resurgence in federal legislative and rulemaking activity that was on hiatus during the presidential election. The country remains sharply divided on an approach to addressing the deficit and the future course of our nation. As we face the fiscal cliff, many of us are doing...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • CMA CGM sells 49% of Terminal Link to China Merchants
  • Dangerous gaps in anti-piracy legislation must be filled, says Kallas
    There is an urgent need to reduce dangerous gaps in legislation surrounding anti-piracy measures and it must be made clear where responsibility lies, according ...
  • Cargo receivers must be accountable, say Cinsnet box lines
    Container lines want cargo receivers to be held at least partly liable in the event of an incident involving shipments they have ordered.Reinhard Schwede, new president ...
  • USEC container cliff in view again
    Wednesday week [February 6] in theory marks the last day of the extended US east coast dock labour contract talks; it will coincide with one of the busiest periods ...
  • Egypt crisis threat to canal transits
    Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has announced a 30-day state of emergency and night time curfew in the cities of Port Said, Suez and Ismailia after an escalation ...
  • Clock ticks for China Cosco as it faces Shanghai delisting
    China Cosco Holdings, the flagship unit of Cosco Group, expects to 'record a significant net loss' for 2012, which sets the company on track to receive a delisting ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Vernicos at it again
    A leading Greek tug and salvage contractor appears to be closing in on the acquisition of two terminal tugs, TradeWinds has learned.
  • TOTE converts twins
    Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) has firmed up a deal with General Dynamics Nassco to convert two of its diesel electric ro-ros to LNG propulsion.
  • Teenage wasteland?
    Many owners have been encouraged to accelerate the pace of their fleet renewal programmes in response overcapacity, lacklustre freight rates and a spike in scrap prices but some may be turning on the torch too soon.
  • ECA takes centre stage
    The Export-Important Bank of China (China Exim) is poised to become an increasingly important source of capital for shipowners in the years to come, according to Nigel Thomas of Watson, Farley & Williams.
  • Lauritzen clinches cash
    J Lauritzen of Denmark has secured some of the cash it needs to fund the acquisition of three chemical carriers under construction in China.
  • Soccer not ships
    Saga Tankers has swapped its interest from ships to soccer, it emerged today.
  • Evergreen in Med run
    Taiwan's Evergreen Line is launching a new containership service in the eastern Mediterranean.
  • Norden hits dry double
    Norden has taken a couple of panamaxes on period deals to continue a rush of term business.
  • Navios Partners cut
    JP Morgan has dimmed its view of Navios Maritime Partners despite a strong fourth quarter showing.
  • Neste swings jobs axe
    Finnish tanker owner Neste Shipping is cutting up to 130 jobs in a bid to secure its future.
  • Sudden spot spike
    The North Sea spot market was given a massive boost today after two anchor handlers were fixed at up to NOK 1m ($181,000) per day apiece.
  • Bulker's ice battle
    Icy conditions have reportedly trapped a Korean bulker near the coastline of eastern Russia.
  • Dole eyes renewal
    US fruit group Dole is ready to invest in newbuildings to lower the age of its reefer fleet.
  • New tune for Cosco Sing'
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen a potential $108m offshore contract come to life.
  • Mercator in dredging deal
    Mercator has picked up a near $40m contract for dredging work at a port in East India.
  • Cosco sell-off ahead?
    China Cosco Holdings could look to cash in some of its ships as it battles to get back into the black, analysts say.
  • SNCF to hand over cash
    The French ferry company that took on employees from collapsed SeaFrance has won a vital pay-out promised during its bankruptcy.
  • Ugland orders bulk duo
    Norway's JJ Ugland has returned to Japan's Tsuneishi group for two more supramax newbuildings.
  • VLs take a beating
    VLCC rates plunged by over 80% last week as oversupply and slowing US imports hurt an already weak market.
  • Hurtigruten cuts back
    Hurtigruten plans to let go over a quarter of its land-based Nordic workforce in an effort to cut costs.
  • Eleven dead in Kenya
    At least 11 people have been killed in Kenya after a truck lost control on a ferry ramp.
  • Daewoo profit plunges
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has posted an 82% fall in 2012 earnings as margins tightened.
  • Five set free
    Nigerian pirates have released a crew of five who were snatched from a tanker in December.
  • Cosco braces for deeper red
    China Cosco Holdings has braced investors for a loss of over $1.5bn in 2012.
  • Three-to-one in 2012
    Three bulk carriers were delivered for everyone sent for demolition in three of the four major segments last year.
  • Amina back in Iran
    A fugitive Iranian bulker has made it back home after fleeing arrest in Sri Lanka, according to ship-tracking data.
  • Nanjing East inks duo
    China's Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding has added two maintenance vessels to its orderbook.
  • New line for Libya
    Tunisian shipowner Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN) is launching a new ro-ro run to Libya.
  • China duo demo bound
    Two more capesizes are said to be heading for demolition as the volume of such ships scrapped so far in 2013 tops 1mdwt.
  • Tyne looks to biomass
    The UK's Port of Tyne is looking to expand its wood pellet handling facilities as part of £180m ($283m) investment plans for the port.
  • Brightoil wins waivers
    Brightoil Petroleum has obtained waivers in principle related to a potential breach of a bank loan covenant.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    Sources say little headway was made last week in talks between the union and New York Shipping Association where employers are attempting to bring costs and productivity more in line with other U.S. East and Gulf coast ports.
  • New C-TPAT director has big 'to-do' list
    Lauren Kaufer previously was acting director of U.S. Customs' personnel security division in the Office of Internal Affairs. She is a former civil litigation attorney and a graduate of CBP's Leadership Institute.
  • Schiphol's e-freight initiative ends
  • U.S., Japan enter new beef trade agreement
  • WEF: Supply chain barriers more important than tariff barriers
  • Transloading has ramifications for on-dock rail
  • CSX to invest $2.3 billion, expands NE intermodal capacity
    The railroad's investments reflect the profitability of the freight railroads and their desire to keep up with growing demand as the population, highway congestion, international trade and U.S. reindustrialization increase.
  • COSCO issues profit warning for 2012
    In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, China COSCO Holdings Co. Ltd. warned that it expects "to record a significant net loss" for 2012, in contrast to its profit of 10.4 billion Chinese yuan renminbi ($1.7 billion) in 2011.
  • J.B. Hunt plans aggressive 2013
  • Wabash National expands portfolio
  • Coyne Airways moves into Africa
  • Volvo buys stake in Asian truck manufacturer
  • Consultant extradited to U.S. for Ex-Im Bank fraud
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2013
  • Poor fuel economy for record-fast ferry
    Company's fastest vessel uses almost three times as much fuel as its bigger high speed ferry.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Fujairah.
  • Prices soft in European markets
    Quiet market in Hamburg.
  • Pizarro to leave PMC
    Deputy Commercial Manager was part of the team that founded the company.
  • Bunker prices a factor in driving up rates
    Hanjin Shipping set to raise rates on Asia, Europe and Trans-Pacific routes.
  • Repeat order for emissions control products
    Contract signed for a hybrid exhaust gas cleaning and SCR system.
  • Fujairah pipeline 'undergoing final commissioning'
    Pipeline will be handed over to ADNOC in the first quarter.
  • Director leaves bunker company
    Vladimir Brezhnev resigns from Rosneft Marine UK Ltd.
  • Asian bunker prices show little movement
    380 cSt bunker prices in Singapore up by $1 pmt.
  • Bunker supplier's vessels arrested over unpaid wages
    Troubled Onsys Energy 'still liable for wages'.
  • Oil leak in Mississippi River
    Section of the waterway has been closed.
  • Analysts voice concerns over LNG as bunker fuel
    Availability, costs of conversion and lack of facilities remain barriers.
  • Shipping firms heed HK's proposed regulations
    The firms have committed to continue using low-sulphur fuel while in Hong Kong waters.

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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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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