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BRIEFS
July 7, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai Lines to jointly operate China/ India direct service (WIN)
  • Icelandic shipping company Eimskip is to receive 875-TEU Lagarfoss
  • MOL, Evergreen switch port calls on Vietnam-USEC service
  • Yang Ming acquires 4,662 TEU for China Gulf Express (CGX)
  • Car catches fire in container box in New Jersey warehouse
  • Do 24,000-TEU ships work as ships are plenty, but ports, not?
  • Evergreen takes slots on UAE-S India-Colombo-Chennai service
  • Long Beach gains Best Green Seaport, ASFSC 2014 award
  • New EU air cargo security rules antagonises Russia out in cold
  • Korean Air increases frequency 15 times weekly on six China routes
  • Saudi's new King Abdulaziz airport to develop air cargo village
  • Pengang's International Airport makes plea for second runway

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS
  • ICS produces guidelines on recovery of persons from the water
  • Indo-Bangla coastal services likely to flag off soon
  • Iran-insured ships allowed at Indian ports for another 6 months
  • Nitin Gadkari meets SCI management in Mumbai
  • 1,500-2,000 t of potato going into Pakistan every day: Exporters
  • Coffee exports dip 2.6 pc in Jan.-June period
  • Govt may scrap duty on iron ore imports to ease supplies
  • Govt to be selective in giving export sops: DGFT
  • USIIC hosts senior officials of US International Trade Commission in Mumbai
  • Adani Ports & SEZ to partner CMA CGM Group for developing fourth container terminal at Mundra
  • APSEZ looking to boost Dhamra Port capacity to 100 mt
  • Assocham suggests Budgetary measures for port sector development
  • Chairman felicitates MbPT hockey team
  • TT Club warns of cyber crime risks
  • VOC Port handles record limestone cargo
  • Govt highlights problems faced by road sector through white paper
  • Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce briefs FFFAI members on INSTC project
  • Ministry of Highways likely to scrap exit clause
  • Forex reserves up $ 857 m to $ 315.77 bn
  • Govt looking to bolster US ties
  • India won't sign TFA until food security issue resolved: Govt
  • INR rallies to 1-1/2 month high of 59.60, ends firm at 59.74
  • DHL adds India to Thermonet network
  • L&T secures new orders worth INR 2K cr. in June
  • TKPL holds blood donation camp to mark Founder's Day
  • PCN creates another network world-first

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UPS offers China-Europe rail service
  • Arkas continues fleet expansion
  • Former HP executive becomes SSA director
  • Germany lagging behind in rail network development
  • Scania operating longer vehicles in Sweden
  • Aloha Air Cargo adds B737 freighters and hires ramp agents
  • UK's Road Haulage Association selects new director
  • DHL signs 15th conversion agreement with Precision
  • Dalrod expands its fleet
  • Russian port project Zarubino takes shape
  • Beumer supplies DPD St Petersburg with sorting system
  • France's Astre Group picks team for 2022 project
  • Port of Tallinn invests in Paldiski South Harbour

Marine Logweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Maerk's Triple E ships to get slippery treatment
  • Remontowa to build LNG-fueled ferries for BC Ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • CMA CGM and Adani Ports sign joint venture to develop Mundra terminal
    Carrier makes first Indian port investment with 50% share in 1.3m teu venture
  • Asia-Europe carriers look for peak-season boost as GRI takes effect
    Spot rates jump to highest levels since February
  • Week on Wall Street | July 4
    From courting valuation views to selling soccer to the next generation
  • Hafnia Tankers appoints finance chief
    Young Danish company is making waves in the product tanker market
  • IACS is on track to strengthen larger boxships
    Class societies reject common structural rules but will adopt new requirements by year-end
  • Euronav expects a very busy July as new VLCCs join fleet
    Six of the 15 vessels bought from Maersk will join the company this month
  • LOF salvage contracts sinking fast
    Alternatives find favour amid perception that century-old form's awards are too high
  • Suezmax crude tankers ' the surprise pick for investors
    Next few years could bring growing interest in this segment
  • Court upholds Nikitin appeal against Novoship
    Russian owner can keep $108m from contested charter deals to Sovcomflot firm
  • Arkas Line continues to upgrade its fleet
    Turkish carrier orders two 2,500 teu vessels from China's Zhejiang Ouhua
  • Playing the changes, BDP style
    Private logistics giant can teach its struggling shipping service partners a few lessons
  • Braemar hails early signs of improvement in shipping markets
    Dry cargo performance stood out for broker
  • Regulators agree to strengthen SOx enforcement
    North European port states collaborate informally on emission monitoring
  • Capesizes - a handful of bulls but no stampede
    Prices on the major routes fall back after Vale loading speculation boosts interest
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping sells bulker in recycling deal
    State carrier scraps 1993-built, 73,630 dwt ship for $3m
  • CNOOC-led consortiums book LNG tankers for BG project
    BG quits as owner but will charter the four 174,000 cu m vessels to ship gas from Queensland Curtis plant to China
  • Two-thirds of German owners planning to buy ships
    Confidence in recovery growing, PwC survey finds
  • Cexim and Kexim jointly back Minsheng's 18,400 teu boxships
    Deal for $295m is Chinese and South Korean policy banks' first co-operation on financing
  • NYK's gas bunkering vessel order includes second ship and $100m pricetag
    Deal with Hanjin Heavy Industries is part of plan to supply LNG as fuel globally
  • Playing by the rules
    Lloyd's List offers a guide to the regulatory rush about to hit shipping

Sea-webweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Korea Line chooses Yangfan for Ultramaxes
    South Korean shipowner Korea Line has chosen Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group for its order of up to four Ultramax bulkers. The order is understood to be two firm 64,000dwt vessels and two options, with delivery scheduled towards the middle of 2016. Korea Line requires the newbuildings to renew
  • Jiangsu Hantong secures Oldendorff options
    Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has secured an order for two Newcastlemax options from German owner Oldendorff Carriers. The two 208,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in September and November 2016. The original order was placed by the Lubeck-based owner towards the end
  • Yangfan Group wins another four PZM Handies
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group has won another order of four Handysize bulkers from returning Polish shipowner Polska Zegluga Morska (PZM). The four 38,500dwt Deltamarin 37-designed vessels are scheduled for delivery in 1H17 and bring the owner's total on order at the yard to 12. The first order
  • Remontowa secures three BC Ferries
    Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding has secured an order for three dual-fuel ro-pax ferries from Canadian owner BC Ferries at a total cost of about CAD165M ($155M). The three vessels will be a new design and a new intermediate-class with a capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 passengers. They are
  • Hudong-Zhonghua wins Teekay LNG quartet
    Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has won an order of four LNG carriers from NYSE-listed Teekay LNG Partners. The four 174,000m³ vessels will have an overall length of 290m and beam of 46.95m, with delivery scheduled for September 2017, January 2018, June 2018, and January 2019. They will transport LNG
  • China iron ore imports from Hedland dropped in June
    China's iron ore imports from Australia's Port Hedland amounted to 29.2M tonnes in June, compared with the record 29.9M tonnes in May, albeit a 27.5% year-on-year (y/y) increase, according to data released by the port authority yesterday. June also witnessed a slight drop of total shipments from
  • SE Asia piracy still threat, says Singapore Shipping Association chief
    The traditional threats of piracy still loom in region, but at the lower severity as compared to East coast of Africa and waters off West Africa, said the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA). Patrick Phoon, president of the SSA, said this yesterday during the 18th annual general meeting that
  • Hanjin Shipping outlook uncertain
    Although Hanjin Shipping has secured liquidity by selling assets and capital, its outlook is shrouded in uncertainty, said analysts today. Hanjin Shipping recently raised capital worth KRW400Bn ($397M) through a third-party allocation of new shares with the participation of Korean Air and secured
  • MES unit makes induction heater for containers
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) today said its subsidiary MES Power-Electronics Industry Co, has developed a compact induction heater that can be shipped in containers. Such heaters are designed for the automobile industry. The mid-tier range of such heaters can be
  • Seafarer seriously injured at Port Hedland
    A seafarer was seriously injured when his leg became tangled in rope during berthing of a bulk ore carrier in West Australia's Pilbara last week. The crew member was on board the Liberian-flagged Julia N at Port Hedland, which was berthing to load iron ore at around 15.30hrs local time on June 28
  • Vallianz enters three-year agreement with COOEC
    Singapore-listed offshore marine solutions provider Vallianz Holdings has signed a three-year collaboration agreement with China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC). Under the agreement, Vallianz will provide certain offshore support vessels, including submersible launch vessels, to support COOEC's
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping obtains $510M loan for 10 VLCCs
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) announced last Friday that it had obtained a $510M loan from China's EXIM Bank for financing the building of 10 VLCCs. The loan will pay for 60% of the total price of the 10 ships, and the duration of the loan is 10 years. CMES is building the
  • FPMC seeking VLCC
    Formosa Plastics Marine Corporation (FPMC), the shipping arm of Taiwanese petrochemical conglomerate Formosa Plastics Group, is seeking a VLCC for up to a year. Brokers told IHS Maritime that FPMC is inviting offers to take a VLCC for an initial six months, with options to extend the hire by four
  • Sapura Kencana deploys PLSV in Brazil
    Malaysia-listed SapuraKencana Petroleum and Bermuda-headquartered Seadrill have commenced operations of its first pipe-laying support vessel (PLSV), Sapura Diamante for Petrobras through their jointly owned entity Sapura Navegacao Maritima (SNM). SNM's contract with Petrobras is for over a period of
  • Two coast guards arrested over Sewol disaster
    Two Korea Coast Guard officials have been arrested over the Sewol ferry disaster. The Gwangju District Court said one officer, 43, is a centre leader of the Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Centre and the other officer, 39, is a CCTV footage administrator. The two men are suspected of failing to carry
  • CMES retires old Panamax
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has taken the first step in its latest round of retiring old vessels by sending a Panamax bulker to scrapyard. CMES sold the 1993-built 73,630dwt Pacific Prospect to compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Ship Engineering (DSIC Ship Engineering) for about
  • China drybulk shipping prosperity down
    China's bulker operators revealed their business prosperity for drybulk shipping had fallen back to the levels prior to the rebound in 2H13. The drybulk shipping prosperity index dropped to 72.83 in 2Q14, well below the level reported for the third and fourth quarters in 2013, according to the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Little impact from Hurricane Arthur
    Hurricane Arthur appears to have had little impact on the U.S. transportation network, despite localized flooding and power outages. The storm weakened to Category 1 status and moved back out to sea after making landfall on the North Carolina barrier islands. As of 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 4, the storm...
  • Wal-Mart Canada buys trucking company, DC operator
    A Wal-Mart store in Canada.Wal-Mart Canada has purchased two privately held Canadian logistics firms, trucking company Translogic Express Dedicated Inc. (TEDI) and distribution center operator SCM, as part of its growth strategy, Canadian Shipper reports. Under the terms of the deals, which went into effect on July 1, Translogic Express...
  • SCFI: Asia rates to Europe, US rise
    Spot rates from Asia to Europe increased this week after several weeks of decline. Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe rose to $1,416 per 20-foot container this week. Full-size image Spot rates to northern Europe rose to $1,416 in the week ending July 4, 28.0 percent or $310 higher than the previous...
  • ILA voices support for ILWU
    The International Longshoremen's Association, which represents dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, yesterday wrote a letter of support to Robert McEllrath, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which is engaged in contract negotiations with West Coast employers. The letter from Harold Daggett, ILA president, warned employers and...
  • Nicaragua seeks to extend tariff preferences
    Nicaragua has always occupied a special place among CAFTA member states. It's the only CAFTA member to enjoy a Tariff Preference Level that allows apparel made of cotton and man-made fibers to enter the U.S. duty free under CAFTA preferences if that apparel is assembled in Nicaragua but the inputs...
  • CAFTA's 10-year existence sparks growth, diversification
    A decade after its signing, and five years after full implementation, the Central America Free Trade Agreement may not have transformed Central America into the powerhouse of textile and apparel trade forecast by some optimists, but it has facilitated significant growth in that sector of the region's economy, along with...
  • CMA CGM, Adani ink joint venture deal for Indian container terminal
    CMA CGM has teamed up with India's largest port company to build and operate a fourth container terminal at the port of Mundra. The French carrier's port arm, CMA Terminals, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), plan to complete construction of the common user terminal, which will have an...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for July 4
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect Aug. 1, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Drewry Maritime Research said in an hour-long forecasting webinar this week that the capacity situation that ocean carriers have faced...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Truck started ro-ro fire
    A fire hit a DFDS ferry off Denmark last year because of a faulty truck ignition system.
  • CMES scraps veteran
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its fleet clear-out by scrapping an elderly bulker.
  • ENVC sells ro-pax
    Greece's Thesarco Shipping has reportedly won the race to buy a long-delayed ro-pax built by Portuguese yard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC).
  • Yard opens terminal
    Ukraine's Black Sea Shipyard has ventured into the ports business.
  • WWL wins terminal
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has won a deal to develop a ro-ro terminal in Melbourne.
  • Finnhansa for sale
    Finland's Finnlines has put a loss-making ro-ro up for sale as new emissions rules draw ever nearer.
  • No Diana double
    Rumours connecting Diana Shipping with a second capesize resale from an Oldendorff joint-venture appear to be wide of the mark.
  • "Dishonest" Nikitin keeps $108m
    Russia's Novoship will fight on in its battle to extract money from private shipowner Yuri Nikitin after losing part of an appeals hearing into its $169m fraud case in London.
  • Braemar performs better
    Braemar Shipping Services highlighted strong showings from its sale and purchase, offshore, dry cargo and gas divisions in what is likely to be its last update to the City before its merger with ACM.
  • KVH snaps up Videotel
    Marine satellite company KVH Industries has taken over crew training operation Videotel in a £28.7m ($48.9m) deal.
  • JES firms Congo deal
    JES International Holdings has completed the purchase of a majority stake in a forestry asset in the Republic of Congo.
  • Hudong inks LNG quartet
    Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) has signed a long discussed quartet of LNG carrier newbuildings.
  • Technip wins Total deal
    Offshore group Technip has won what it calls a "large contract" for subsea operations off the Shetlands, UK.
  • Stolt's biggest worry
    Niels G Stolt-Nielsen believes a rising newbuilding orderbook is the largest threat to a cyclical recovery in the parcel tanker market.
  • OOCL guilty over Allan
    Hong Kong's OOCL has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter 11 years after a top executive plunged to his death in a boxship lift-shaft.
  • Get out of the way!
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • BC Ferries picks Poland
    Canada's BC Ferries is heading to Poland for its latest newbuilding order.
  • PZM adds four bulkers
    Polish Steamship Co (PZM) has grown its series of handysizes on order in China to 12 ships.
  • Better year for USTC
    USTC Group, the Danish bunker trading to ship owning empire, has seen its full-year pre-tax profit double to $64m.
  • Seafarer's foot severed
    An Indian seafarer has had his foot severed during a towing operation at Australia's Port Hedland.
  • Hedland stays strong
    Port Hedland has reported a year-on-year increase in iron ore exports of 21% for the month of June.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2014
  • Fuel prices lack clear direction in the Americas
    Markets in the US closed for Independence Day celebrations on Friday.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Automated ships could spell end to maritime disasters
    EU, Rolls-Royce involved in research.
  • Switch to ECA compliant fuels to push up ferry fares
    Tallink warns of 20% increase to ticket prices.
  • Soft trend continues across Europe
    Strong demand reported in Gibraltar.
  • Mixed avails in Fujairah
    Fujairah prices for 380 cSt material have been falling for two weeks.
  • Vivo Energy expands in Ivory Coast and Mozambique
    'Central bunker desk' will handle enquiries for all of Vivo's operations.
  • Chemoil pursues 'unpaid' bunker bill
    Over $1 million outstanding.
  • ECA enforcement: 'All for One and One for All'
    Danish Maritime Authority outlines what it calls the 'musketeer' agreement.
  • Asian prices end week on a lower note
    Prices soften across all key hubs.
  • China should audit ship-generated air pollution
    Emissions are a 'risk to health in China's densely populated port cities'.
  • ECA-driven fuel differentials draw in savvy investors
    Novel scheme aims to profit from shipowner reticence.
  • Former US Navy officer pleads guilty to fraud charges
    Sentencing due in October.
  • 'Eco' engine system enters market
    System claims at least 12% fuel savings with diesel engines on idle.
  • Ferry operator makes first dual-fuel orders
    Three newbuildings to enter Canadian company's fleet from 2016.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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