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BRIEFS
March 7, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New initiative to boost Gibraltar as maritime centre
    THIS small UK overseas territory is set to launch a new initiative to attract investments with a strong emphasis on building up its position as a maritime hub located on the busy shipping 'crossroads' at the western entrance to the Mediterranean.
  • RCL takes delivery of its largest vessel
    THAI-listed container feeder operator, Regional Container Line , has taken delivery of its largest vessel to date as it expands capacity on the growing Australian trade lane.
  • Frontline denies fault in VLCC purchases
    JOHN Fredriksen-controlled tanker company Frontline has strongly denied wrongdoing after being fined 25 billion rupiah , and ordered to pay compensation of 120 billion rupiah by the Indonesian Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition for the way it bought two VLCCs from Indonesian state oil company Pertamina last year.
  • Crew evacuated from burning tanker

Sched Netweb site
  • HHI secures US$1.1b in newbuild orders from Mid East carriers
  • SITC undergoes major reorganisation
  • Pacific Brands awards global contract to Kuehne + Nagel
  • Evergreen, Cosco upgrade ESA service
  • EGL 2004 net income rises
  • Martinair Cargo strengthens N China services
  • Air transportation not balanced regionally in China, report says
  • AirBridge Cargo launches Frankfurt to Russia flights

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GAC India extends direct consolidation service to UK, Barcelona & USEC
  • IPBCC to hike rate on westbound GP & reefer containers
  • GE Shipping bags 1-year contract to ship crude oil for Mangalore refinery
  • More nations adopting tonnage tax system
  • Budget keeps shipping industry docked'SKS (Ship) chief
  • Auto components exports fetch $ 1.4 billion
  • Export orders flood SME units
  • Handicrafts exposition generates orders worth Rs 1,500 cr.
  • EEPC to hold Indiatech expo in Jakarta from March 9
  • India keen to increase trade ties with Africa'Minister
  • 3-day Trade and Investment Forum to begin on March 9
  • KPT Chairman lays foundation stone for 2 storage sheds
  • CCFS poised for expansion
  • Work on first phase of Nagpur airport cargo hub to be completed in 2008: Official
  • Kutch Rail Co. set to attain financial closure
  • ICDs, CFSs now roped into service tax net'Fieo chief
  • SPV fund to get govt guarantee
  • Windfall for iron ore exporters coming
  • SPV for core sector projects to be operational in 4-5 months'FM
  • Branded jewellery, not hallmarked, to pay excise duty, says Ministryt
  • Korean trade team meets Andhra CM
  • NRIs welcome Budget proposals

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • LA task force backs 'historic' pollution control plan
    A Los Angeles task force has endorsed a comprehensive preliminary plan to curb air pollution in the port from sources including ships, trains and trucks.
  • Fuel oil and bunker markets bolster Vopak results
    Expansion of Vopak's fuel oil storage and transshipment capacity in Rotterdam and other bunker-related projects highlighted in annual report.
  • Shipping emission lawsuit could 'open the floodgates'
    A Los Angeles port official has warned that shipping lines could increasingly come in the firing line of emission lawsuits in California.
  • Rotterdam market holding firm toward the weekend
  • Glencore named in Titan storage deal
    Swiss-based trader Glencore reportedly in talks with Titan Petrochemicals Group Ltd. over storage facility.
  • Evergreen case could result in $40 million pollution fine
    Taiwanese container operator Evergreen Marine is expected to reach a settlement with the US Department of Justice in the next few weeks, which could result in the company paying a record fine for pollution offences in US waters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • Hamburg Messe (Germany) boosts international business in 2005
  • Telematics European deployment plan started
  • Germany starts motorway privatisation
  • Famous Pacific Shipping builds for Brisbane expansion
  • Management buy-out at Perolo
  • Boeing selects Evergreen Aviation Technologies for conversions
  • GWSC, US Lines Ltd USL and Maruba Line conclude agreement
  • UIRR introduces twin-pole leadership

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2005
  • Columbia Coastal adds Baltimore--Philadelphia link
  • Giuliani partners with SeaSecure on LNG project

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • Tacoma Port Commission Oks Fredrickson land sales
  • Panamal Canal conference presses idea of expansion
  • Port of Seattle taps seaport security boss
  • Port of Seattle sees operating income skyrocket
  • US rail freight numbers roll to positive week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Oresund collision inquiry to focus on VTS failure
    DANISH authorities are probing why a warning system installed on the Great Belt Bridge to monitor heavy shipping traffic failed to raise alarm before the multipurpose containership Karen Danielsen crashed into the 18km suspension link on Thursday evening.
  • Frontline and Goldman Sachs fined over VLCC sale
    PENALTIES totalling almost $25m are being levied against Frontline and US investment bank Goldman Sachs by Indonesia's anti-monopoly watchdog, the KPPU, in a case relating to an alleged conspiracy over the sale of two state-owned VLCC newbuildings.
  • Euronav in $477m VLCC deal
    TANKER specialist Euronav is buying four very large crude carriers from Metrostar in a deal worth $477.5m, writes Tony Gray.
  • Scepticism greets market reports of 44-ship Qatar LNG order
    Reports that South Korea's three leading shipyards have scooped orders for 44 liquefied natural gas carriers worth more than $10bn from Qatar are being treated with scepticism.
  • Costalas buys seven tankers for UK venture
    FORMER Osprey Maritime boss Peter Costalas has bought seven chemical tankers from Finaval of Italy for a new outfit based in London to take advantage of British tonnage tax, writes David Osler .
  • Riot at Iraq's Khor Al Zubair port forces out AP Moller-Maersk
    AP Møller-Maersk has withdrawn from Iraq's second-largest port after demonstrators rioted at the site, Bloomberg reports.
  • Samskip to double turnover with Geest North Sea swoop
    Icelandic shipping-to-logistics company Samskip expects to double its annual global turnover to '500m ($650m) through the acquisition of Dutch operator Geest North Sea Line.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • UK opens new forecasting centre
    AN OCEAN weather forecasting centre was opened in Exeter, UK, today bringing together a number of different marine organisations
  • Messina ferry operator on strike
    TRADE union members at RFI Bluvia, the maritime ferry division of Italian Railways, have called a day's strike on 8 March to protest at the government's neglect of the fleet
  • Euronav buys four VLCCs
    EURONAV will buy four VLCCs, including one newbuilding, from Greek-based Metrostar for a total of $477.5M
  • Finaval sells majority of fleet
    EUROCEANICA (UK) has acquired seven of the 11 chemical carriers of Italian ship owner Finaval for an undisclosed price
  • LA/LB considers air pollution cuts
  • Irish Ferries assesses crew options
  • Steel boom closes Santos box berth
  • Four new Green reefers
  • Chinese warn Australia on ore price
  • Japan still refuses US beef
  • Gijon awarded '250M loan
  • One killed as ship hits bridge
  • Hoverspeed ends Transmanche talks
  • Certificate ban a fake

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • Ports, carriers see cultural shift
    Outside pressure has raised community concerns and environmental stewardship to the same level of awareness as business needs.
  • Increase for NewYork-New Jersey air cargo in 2004
  • Halifax port getting greener
  • Mexican court blocks U.S. apple deal
  • U.S. charge hits Exel profit
  • CCT barge links Phil., Baltimore
  • Martinair expands China service
  • Loss for railcar maker Trinity
  • Pilot error suspected in DHL crash

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • 'Maut' toll proves a less than 100% solution, with unknown cheat-rate
    Revenues from Germany's 'Maut' toll rose 2.87% month-on-month, to '215million (US$281.95million) in February, despite the shorter month, but an unknown percentage of trucks are cheating.
  • Cosco Pacific invests in four more container terminals in China
    Cosco Pacific, the container terminal operating arm of Cosco Shipping Group, revealed today that they had signed letters of intent for four container terminal investment projects in China last year.
  • US Senate has beef with trade proposal
  • Santos overflow terminal to close
  • Malaysia shippers face fines in security regulation crackdown
  • Aid package to put Fret SNCF on track
  • Heung-A mulls purchase acquisition of foreign firms
  • Lloyd Triestino joins Evergreen and Coscon joint service
  • New Turkey Container Shuttle to start tomorrow
  • India duty-cut coincides with Railway terminal modernisation plans
  • CIMC net profits triples
  • Cosco Pacific remains big in boxes
  • Korean orders pushing into 2009 delivery

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • Full Circle
    Burke and Kennedy leave Great Circle management team, sell partial share in US government-backed maritime fund.
  • JP Morgan sour on two
    Analyst takes up coverage of NAT, Knightsbridge with bearish view.
  • NAT reaps $173m
    Suezmax specialist prices equity offering at strong $49.50 per share in support of two-tanker purchase.
  • Samskip to buy Geest line
    Icelandic shipping company plans share issue to help finance takeover of Rotterdam based shortsea operator.
  • Singapore waives dues
    Lion Republic moves to stamp out single-hull bunker barges by offering financial carrots.
  • Cargoship in distress
    Albanian vessel asks for help after losing power off Durres.
  • Thyssen fire claim fails
    Ruling avoids question of whether Greek ship was lost as a result of owner's action.
  • Sea Containers names new CFO
    Ferry operator ushers in first of new generation as O'Sullivan calls it a day.
  • EWATA reviews congestion
    Boxship lines cut surcharges at some African ports, but Lagos and others getting a lot more expensive.
  • Asset freeze for Limburg banker
    Kuwait moves against Muhsin al-Fadhli alleged to have financed bombing of Euronav VLCC.
  • Platou pioneer dies
    Founder of Oslo shipbroking business Hans Thomas Gram expires at 91.
  • Are Chinese banks missing out ?
    Owners may have missed out on opportunities due to underestimations by domestic banks.
  • Volgotanker execs escape arrest
    Russian court turns down appeal to arrest directors on fraud and laundering charges.
  • Racan denies Lenac favours
    Croatia's former premier tells commission that friendship with bankrupt yard's director did not influence guarantees.
  • Pelni bemoans fuel hike
    Operating costs another headache for Indonesian owner after diesel goes up by a third.
  • Finnish labour row in London
    Injunction sought by Viking Line against local union and ITF in row over crewing.
  • Orders mount at Mipo
    Liberian companies sign for two boxships at Korean yard, and Hyundai Heavy confirms IRISL and UASC deals.
  • Ship rams Danish bridge
    One missing and two injured after multi-purpose ship hits pillar of Denmark's Great Belt bridge.
  • China's newbuilding edge
    No labour unions, low cost and plentiful labour supply gives it edge over rivals, says shipbroker.
  • China crews set for major role
    China may be the answer to the current seafarer shortages, but a number of hurdles still remain.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • Samskip buys Geest North Sea Line
  • Zim takes space on Pacific Northwest service
  • Evergreen, COSCO add Chinese ports to Brazilian service
  • Safmarine joins Maersk's U.S. East Coast/Australia loop
  • CLARIFICATION: All WTSA carriers lowering bunker charge
  • EGL posts 113 percent increase in net income for 2004
  • United sees 13.6% cargo rise in February
  • American's cargo up 1.6% in February
  • AirBridge Cargo starts Frankfurt/Sakhalin Island flights
  • Some U.S. fleet managers pay drivers more in congested areas
  • American farmers appear willing to deal with WTO's cotton ruling
  • USDA approves trade help for La. shrimpers, not for seed potatoes
  • DHS duo lands in D.C. lobbying circuit
  • DHS officials: Ports to remain open under most post-attack plans
  • Rep. LoBiondo wants port security grant program maintained
  • COSCO Pacific terminals reach 23-million-TEU traffic
  • Port of Seattle's profits rise on higher volumes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 4, 2005
  • One seafarer missing after Great Belt bridge collision
    On Thursday night, the container/general cargo vessel "Karen Danielsen" collided with the Great Belt bridge. One crew member is ...
  • Eight states submit new ship routeing measures in the Baltic Sea
    All coastal states, except Russia, has submitted a proposal to enhance maritime safety in the Baltic Sea. Also Russia has ...
  • Healthy profit for the Swedish Maritime Administration
    The Swedish Maritime Administration, SMA, reports a SEK 73.7 million (EUR 8.2 million) profit after tax. Of these, SEK 24.6 ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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%
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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