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May 12, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama's nationwide construction strike ends, canal work resumes
  • New Orleans docks its longest containership - 8,000-TEU MSC Judith
  • Construction begins on Xinjiang Railway International Logistics Park
  • Huanghua port box volume up 135pc to 106,674 TEU in first four months
  • Agility quarterly profit up 11pc to US$39.9 million, sales fall 11pc
  • More major shippers benchmark shipping costs to find best rates
  • Africa retail potential ripe as middle class growth explodes: DHL
  • FedEx acquires Johannesburg's Supaswift businesses in southern Africa
  • China Airlines settles its share in price-fixing suit at US$90 million
  • IAG Cargo revenue in line with weak market, down 7pc to US$345 million
  • Container technology causes perishables modal shift from air to sea
  • DHL Express helicopter does early morning deliveries for LA banks

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Ameera Shipping & Logistics on the path of service excellence
  • Carriers schedule reliability increases for the first time since Nov.
  • IMO to amend SOLAS to make container weighing mandatory
  • More shippers benchmark their shipping costs, says Drewry
  • Sitara Shipping's Sanjam Sahi Gupta wins IWLF award
  • Steep rise in Aframax & Suezmax prices
  • Garment exports from Tirupur up by 30 pc in FY14
  • Groundnut oil exports to surge on lower MEP
  • APSEZ shares may zoom up soon, say experts
  • Concor to develop multimodal logistics park in Vizag
  • CWC's ICD-Dashrath celebrates 14th anniversary
  • Sabari Container Terminals commences operations in Mundra
  • Exports up 5.26 pc in April after two months of fall
  • Goa to e-auction iron ore soon
  • INR shoots up to 59.92, ends strong at 60.03
  • Moody's says 7-8 pc growth unlikely even with strong reforms
  • Punj Lloyd bags order worth INR 1,270 cr. from Yemen
  • CEE network ready for 5th Membership Conference in Antwerp
  • Nordana introducing new RoRo service
  • OSD-IMT develops range of wind-farm vessel designs
  • SAL Heavy Lift's MV Annagret delivers heat exchanger for use in Bintulu LNG Train 9 project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Victoria ploughs record sum into freight network
  • Monika Ribar's new position
  • USA and Europe continue to show positive momentum
  • SBB improving marshalling yards for single wagon traffic
  • Thorco Shipping installing dual spearhead
  • Freja increases focus on European groupage
  • Finnlines banks on environmental technology
  • More boxes hauled by rail in CIS
  • Hahn and Zhengzhou airports set up partnership
  • Cargoline honours international partners
  • Terex to supply Kalimantan with three floating cranes
  • Commercial vehicle expert hired for fleet
  • Poland extending road toll system
  • Xiamen Airlines select Boeing's AHM system
  • Zim to cooperate with G6

Marine Logweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Royal Caribbean orders fourth Oasis Class cruise ship
  • Three U.S. offshore wind projects get DOE funding
  • Dutch shipyards and suppliers on the rebound
  • Huntington Ingalls reports strong first quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Vessel sinks following collision with Mitsui-operated containership
  • Hapag-Lloyd set to begin Med/US East Coast service
  • Coast Guard Cutter ACTIVE returns to Port Angeles homeport
  • Construction work set for roadways near Portland International Airport
  • U.S. rail freight traffic sees positive month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • MISC net profits rise 62% to $150.6m in first quarter
    Tanker recovery lifts Malaysian player
  • Clarksons hails the shipping upturn
    Major broker and trader expects 2014 results to be significantly up on last year
  • Plotting Fredriksen's next move
    Will the enigmatic Norwegian spin off his product tankers into a US-listed entity?
  • DSME posts stronger first-quarter profit
    South Korean shipbuilding giant continues earnings momentum
  • Major Japanese yards post weaker yearly results
    Fewer vessel deliveries and weaker margins hurt shipbuilding divisions of KHI and others
  • Seoul charges former STX executives with embezzlement and malpractice
    Founder Kang could face $2.5bn criminal case, district prosecutors claim
  • Asia to Europe box volumes show double-digit growth in March
    Trade lane sees 13.7% surge to 1.24m teu, says Container Trades Statistics
  • GasLog orders two more LNG carriers at Samsung
    Owner confirms it has priced options for two additional newbuilds
  • Horizon Lines' losses deepen
    Jones Act carrier sees first-quarter net loss slip to over $26m from $20m a year earlier
  • Knightsbridge's transformation into capesize owner gets off to solid start
    Company believes it is well positioned to capitalise on expected dry bulk recovery
  • Finland, STX and Meyer Werft discuss sale of Turku Shipyard
    Seoul tight-lipped as Helsinki and German builder confirm preliminary talks
  • Odfjell reviews its business model after a weak first quarter
    Chemical tanker company bemoans 'slow and disappointing' pace of growth
  • Teekay Tankers sells two VLCCs
    Sale emphasises focus on smaller vessels
  • Week on Wall Street | May 9
    Free to read: Shipping's letter from America
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics - Asia
    Asia-Europe trade remains dominant, with increase in demand and fall in capacity
  • Evergreen embarks on new growth path
    Former number one box line orders new ships and joins a major alliance

Sea-webweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Singapore seafaring union opens training centre
    The Singapore Maritime Officers Union (SMOU) opened a training centre today, taking another step towards promoting seafaring as a career in the city-state. The SGD4M ($3.2M) Wavelink Maritime Simulation Centre has a 240° full mission bridge simulator, engine room simulator, electronic chart display
  • EU launches Blue Economy innovation action plan
    The European Commission today launched a 'Blue Economy' innovation action plan aimed at producing a digital map of the seabed throughout EU waters by 2020. Presented by maritime affairs and fisheries commissioner Maria Damanaki and research and innovation commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, the plan
  • DNV GL to expand software offering
    Classification society DNV GL has purchased Marine Cybernetics, a Norwegian company specialised in the testing of computer control systems to ensure safe and stable operations. The deal will enable the class society to broaden its range of services in the offshore and maritime industries. "The
  • Chile's ports need upgrading to handle Asian trade
    Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has said Chile needs to improve its ports in order to build its relationship with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc. "Chile is a port and a bridge between Latin America and the Asia-Pacific," she said. "This implies improving connectivity, strongly
  • Turku shipyard in joint buy
    The Finnish government and Joseph L Meyer Werft, the privately-owned German shipbuilder, may be about to jointly acquire the Turku shipyard, currently owned by STX Finland, part of South Korean STX Offshore & Shipbuilding group's STX Europe unit. "The ministry of employment and the economy has
  • Fall in car volumes, weak logistics and bad weather dent Wilhelmsen
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA, the listed car carrier and logistics company in the Norwegian Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding group, said its first-quarter 2014 performance was hit by a fall in car volumes, lower returns from its logistics business, and bad weather. Net profit fell to $31M from $54M in first-quarter
  • RCCL to build fourth Oasis vessel at STX France
    Royal Caribbean Cruises announced today that it planned to build a fourth Oasis-class cruise ship at the STX France shipyard, contributing to a remarkable revival in the French yard's fortunes in recent weeks. The announcement was made by RCCL chairman and chief executive Richard Fain at the
  • SHI wins GasLog LNGs
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won an order for up to six LNG carriers from the returning Monaco based shipowner GasLog. There are two firm 174,000m³ vessels with options for two more and should the first pair of options be taken up, two further options. Delivery of the two firm orders is
  • Kitanihon wins tanker trio
    Japanese yard Kitanihon Shipbuilding has won orders for three chemical/product tankers from Singapore-based MOL subsidiary Tokyo Marine Asia and Belgian shipowner CMB. An order of two 35,000dwt vessels for Tokyo Marine is scheduled for delivery in February and June 2017, with one optional order for
  • Jiangsu Hongqiang secures Krey multipurpose pair
    Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry has secured an optional order for two multipurpose heavy-lift ships from German shipowner Krey Schiffahrts. The two 'eco' trader 12,550dwt newbuildings will have an overall length of 144.7m, beam 22.8m and depth 11.3m, and the deliveries
  • ABS forms offshore advisory group
    Classification society ABS will focus on improving offshore safety equipment through its newly formed Offshore Equipment Advisory Committee to ensure that the society's rules meet current offshore environmental challenges. The committee will meet semi-annually to discuss the technical agenda and its
  • Greece prioritises maritime tech
    Greece, which is holding the rotating presidency of the European Union, has pledged to make European maritime technology and innovation one of the priorities of maritime transport policy over the 2014-18 period. The commitment forms part of the Athens Declaration that was adopted at an informal
  • Killings and failed states threaten to prolong piracy
    Delegates who met in London yesterday to discuss the latest report from Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) were told that capacity building is under threat in Somalia. Responding to IHS Maritime on what the killing, in April, of UNODC crime experts Simon Davis and Clement Gorrissen at Somalia's Galkayo
  • Re-launch of Maritime by Holland
    Damen Shipyards hosted an unofficial re-launch yesterday (8 May) of Maritime by Holland - now known as Netherlands Maritime Technology. The official re-launch will take place in September at SMM in Hamburg. "Netherlands Maritime Technology replaces the following brands: Scheepsbouw Nederland,
  • Sinwa thrives in core offshore business
    Singapore-based offshore and marine logistics company Sinwa Limited saw organic growth in its core business, thanks to the strong demand for offshore supply and logistics. The firm's revenue continued to grow steadily at 6.5% year on year to SGD36M ($28M) for 1Q14, while its gross profit increased
  • VLGC time charter rates may defy spot market
    The time charter or period hire rates for very large gas carriers may not be in tandem with spot rates that have breached the $100/tonne level in recent weeks, said Norwegian gas broker Joachim Grieg & Co in its monthly report. Joachim Grieg analyst Steve Engelen wrote: "In academic terms, it is
  • Sewol victims were wearing life jackets
    A pathologist's report has indicated that a number of passengers on the Sewol ferry died despite wearing life jackets. The report, released by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries last night, described the condition of 269 of the 273 bodies that were recovered. According to the pathologist's report,
  • US box imports on the rise
    Container imports at US box terminals are expected to increase 3.5% year-on-year in May to 1.44M teu, a major retail import group has predicted. The National Retail Federation's latest monthly forecast, released on 7 May, predicts that June container imports will increase 5.6% year-on-year to 1.43M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • No US West Coast Work Stoppages, Broad Coalition Urges PMA, ILWU
    On the eve of U.S. West Coast longshore labor negotiations, a coalition of 67 organizations representing manufacturers, farmers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, transportation and logistics providers is urging negotiators to agree on a new waterfront contract without any work stoppages. "It is critical that a new agreement be reached without disruptions to...
  • Contingency Planning in High Gear as ILWU Talks Begin
    As U.S. West Coast waterfront employers launch contract negotiations on May 12 with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, many beneficial cargo owners are planning to ship their freight through alternative gateways in the event of disruptions or a work stoppage. Prudent BCOs, however, have already put contingency plans into action,...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Up for Third Straight Week
    Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to climb on the Asia-Europe lane this week, but Asia-U.S. rates slipped. The SCFI for North Europe rose 7.4 percent in the week of May 9. Full-size image Asia-Europe rates increased for a third straight week in the week ending...
  • House-Senate Deal Would Speed Up Projects to Deepen US Ports
    WASHINGTON - Long-delayed legislation agreed to by House and Senate leaders yesterday will allow U.S. ports to take on deepening projects without congressional approval and obtain federal reimbursement later. Currently, ports that obtained a sign-off on feasibility from the Army Corps of Engineers have to wait - sometimes for years -...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for May 9
    Multiple carriers have planned general rate increases in various trade lanes in May and June, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Shipping lines in their global operations have lost billions of dollars in four of the past five years because of overcapacity fostered...
  • CEVA Sees Contract Logistics Outperforming Ocean, Air Freight
    CEVA Holdings hailed contract logistics as a successful counterweight to flat ocean and air freight markets that drove a 7.5 percent increase in first-quarter earnings even as revenue shrunk. The Netherlands-based supply chain management company, the fifth-largest 3PL by revenue in 2013, posted adjusted earnings of $43 million before interest, tax,...
  • US Ports Take Lead in North America Growth
    JOC Top 25 North American Ports in 2013: Imports Full rankings What a difference a year makes. In 2012, Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, dominated other JOC Top 25 North American container ports, with double-digit growth in exports, imports and total trade. Lazaro Cardenas registered the fastest year-over-year growth...
  • Zim Upgrades Cooperation With G6 Alliance on Asia-PNW Route
    Zim yesterday announced the imminent launch of an enhanced service structure between Asia and the West Coast of North America after it agreed to expand its cooperation with the G6 Alliance. The Israeli ocean carrier said the new service, comprising three weekly loops offering improved transit times, increased frequencies and extended...
  • China E-Commerce Boom Leads to Shortage in Warehouse Supply
    The rapid growth in China's e-commerce market, reflected in the hype surrounding the forthcoming U.S. IPO of Alibaba, is exposing an acute shortage of quality warehouse and distribution center space that developers and governments are rushing to address. Existing international quality logistics stock, including that in Tier 1 cities such as...
  • Time for Automated Trucks
    The driving public may not know it yet, but its sustained desire to eliminate the risk of fatal truck accidents is leading inexorably to a future of automated trucks on U.S. highways. Jarring as that may seem, it's not a bad thing at all. Everyone will be safer, and the...
  • 2014 Trans-Pac Negotiations: Lower Rates, More Port-to-Port Moves
    The results of the 2014-15 service contracting season in the eastbound Pacific are in, and from the perspective of ocean carriers, they're not pretty. Unless carriers can score impressive gains on the spot market and with peak-season surcharges, neither of which are guaranteed, it looks like they will lose money again...
  • Shippers See Benefits in Mega-Ships
    The MSC Bruxelles is among the large ships calling along the U.S. East Coast. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia.Some shippers welcome larger container ships and carrier alliances as a way to add capacity and restore carriers' health, but they warn that ports will have to adjust to avoid bottlenecks and...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Cal Dive re-jigs loans
    Cal Dive International has entered a debt refinancing that will bring it additional financial flexibility to help it carry out contracts in Mexico.
  • Sale cuts LSC's loss
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has reduced red ink in the first quarter thanks to a ship sale.
  • Rio deal for Diana
    Diana Shipping has secured a fresh period contract for one of its panamax bulkers, brokers say.
  • Salvage duo unite
    James Fisher Marine and Mammoet Salvage team up for quicker response to casualties.
  • Four more for Glovis
    South Korea's Hyundai Glovis is spending $297m on another four car carriers as part of its annual fleet renewal.
  • Teekay targets 25 LNG ships
    Shipowner Teekay plans to bump up its LNG fleet by a further 25 vessels in the period to 2020.
  • No way to treat a banker
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Clarksons significantly better
    Clarksons has made a stronger start to 2014 following an improvement in both its finance and shipbroking divisions.
  • Italy scraps 'cartel' fines
    An Italian court has cancelled fines imposed on four ro-ro companies for alleged price-fixing activities.
  • RCL adds fourth Oasis ship
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has added a fourth newbuilding to its Oasis-class.
  • Syrians jump ship
    Two Syrians jumped overboard from a livestock carrier off the US, but were captured by authorities.
  • Baltiysky adds duo
    Russia's Baltiysky Zavod yard has clinched an order to build two nuclear-powered icebreakers.
  • Danske downs WW ASA
    Danske Bank has placed a sell rating on Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA after the shipowner missed first quarter forecasts.
  • Grindrod ups offering
    South African shipowner Grindrod has raised ZAR 2.4bn ($232m) in an expanded share sale.
  • Anchor away
    An accident report has revealed a Stena ro-pax grounded on rocks off Sweden as the master risked anchoring in winds that were likely to be at the vessel's maximum tolerance.
  • GasLog signs SHI deal
    Peter Livanos-led GasLog has returned to Samsung Heavy Industries with an order which could extend to six additional vessels.
  • Namura earnings jump
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has pushed up profit in the year to 31 March as revenue grew.
  • Ocean Yield lifts payout
    A flurry of acquisition activity from Ocean Yield has been followed by a hike in its quarterly dividend.
  • Sasebo falls behind
    Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries has posted a lower than expected loss in the year to 31 March.
  • DSME continues Q1 trend
    DSME is the latest South Korean shipbuilder to disappoint the market with its first quarter performance.
  • Rates drive MISC results
    MISC has reported a 52% year-on-year increase in net profit on the back of stronger tanker freight rates.
  • Wallem snares Hoegh nine
    Wallem Ship Management is taking over the nine-ship pure car truck carrier (PCTC) fleet of Hoegh Autoliners.
  • DFDS swaps ships
    Denmark's DFDS is ringing the changes in the Baltic to cope with shifts in demand.
  • MHI slumps to loss
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' (MHI) shipbuilding operation has slipped to a full-year operating loss, figures released Friday show.
  • Owners' LNG boxship bid
    A group led by Finland's Containerships has ordered up to four new dual-fuel boxships for European short-sea trades.
  • GSL fixes panamax
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) has secured employment for one of its older panamax containerships as it looks to diversify its client base.
  • Ezion in strong start
    Ezion Holdings has made a strong start to the new financial year thanks to its expanding fleet.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • IAG Cargo looks ahead after lackluster Q1
  • AA upgrades U.S.-Europe services
    American Airlines Cargo is now offering seasonal service between JFK Airport and Rome, and Chicago O'Hare Airport and Dublin through October 25.
  • WRRDA bill advances to final vote
  • Ex-transport official to lead hospital industry group
  • Agility reports higher profit despite lower logistics revenue
  • Va. governor to boost state's ag, forest products exports
    Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vowed to shipping representatives of the Hampton Roads port area that he will raise the state's East Coast ranking in agriculture and forest products exports from fourth to first place by the end of his term.
  • Drewry product allows shippers to benchmark contract rates
    London-based Drewry has created a product that it says will allow shippers to share information about trends in contract shipping costs.
  • U.S. shippers foresee 'chassis crisis'
  • Shippers brace for big-ship trickle down
    While liner carriers laud the benefits of increasingly larger container ships for their operational efficiency and bottom lines, shippers are worried about the impacts these behemoth vessels will have on their supply chains.
  • Weekly GRI roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 9, 2014
  • Houston bunker prices mostly down
    Avails said to be tightening in the Houston area.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • SGMF expands team to focus on LNG marine fuel
    Recruits two experienced technical advisors.
  • Finnish Border Guard receives LNG-fuelled OPV
    'Versatile' vessel will operate in the Baltic Sea.
  • Scrubber number seven for DFDS
    'Spectacularly simple' fitting followed by 'arduous and lengthy task' to complete scrubber installation.
  • Rotterdam reporting loading congestion
    Prompt avails remained tight in Netherlands hub.
  • Avails 'fair' in Fujairah
    Mixed trends in South Africa.
  • Lack of ECA enforcement is 'gambling'
    Serious concerns that authorities 'have failed to understand the magnitude of the problem'.
  • Sweden could ban use of open loop scrubbers
    Regulator wants no washwater discharges in Swedish territory, citing environmental concerns.
  • Another ECA operator goes for scrubbers
    Contracts signed with two suppliers for installation on most of its ships during 2014/2015.
  • Slowdown in Asian economies hits bunker demand
    'Trade has slowed not only in China, but also in India.'
  • Asian prices close week with gains
    Mixed demand seen in Singapore.
  • More dual-fuel containerships on order
    'Energy-efficient, eco-friendly ships are the future of shipping.'
  • Fishing company buys electric-hybrid newbuilding
    Delivery due in 2015.
  • US-listed shipping firm back in profit
    Company confident a fuel-efficient fleet will further strengthen its bottom line.
  • Brightoil brings more gas wells into operation
    Nine gas wells now operational at the Tuzi gas field in China.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
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