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BRIEFS
September 27, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Legislators seek probe into Carnival deal
    WHEN Carnival Cruise Lines agreed to lease three ships to the government to house evacuees from Hurricane Katrina, the company president portrayed it as an act of compassion intended to 'provide desperately needed housing for thousands of individuals'.
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding wins big rig order
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder, said it has received an order for one drilling rig valued at 511 billion won from SeaDrill Ltd.
  • Maritime safety to get a boost from EU proposals
    THE European Commission will present wide-ranging proposals in November to enhance maritime safety and introduce better cohesion among the 25 EU member states, transport commissioner Jacques Barrot said yesterday.
  • 2 tankers detained for oil transfer, illegal entry
  • Tanker rates may gain a fifth week on rising demand

Sched Netweb site
  • Taicang port to handle 3m TEU by 2010
  • BAX Global gains TAPA license for 3rd HK logistics centre
  • CSCL ranked 5th in carrying capacity
  • Sino-Mongolian trade rises over first eight months
  • New Manson vessel stops at MICT
  • Singapore, Indonesia continue joint maritime training for officials
  • Yuantuojiao to build large logistics centre
  • Ecu-Line on the move in Switzerland
  • China's mechanical, electrical exports up 33pc over Jan-Aug
  • Delta Airlines to slash up to 9,000 jobs
  • JFK Intl airport paves way for A380s
  • Avion Group orders 4 Boeing 777 freighters

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Yang Ming Line announces new direct, weekly service ex-Nhava Sheva to Far East/China
  • Shipowners find MoS' 35 m GT target 'unrealistic'
  • LNG vessel owners face $ 30-bn bill between 2010 & 2020
  • BRS enters into JV to form Swaraaj Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd
  • DCI to acquire small dredgers
  • Merchant shipping recruitment rules eased
  • MOL upgrades WA1 liner service between Asia, South & West Africa Second loop to continue with PIL
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen, SvitzerWijsmuller in supply vessel JV
  • Hanjin, "K" Line, YML to launch new Asia/Med service
  • NOL volumes, revenue surge
  • Ecu-Line service to Casablanca
  • Cosco Pacific's H1 profit doubles
  • 2 lakh tonnes of white sugar for Pak
  • Thailand offers 82 more goods under FTA
  • Mundra Port firms up plans to expand cargo handling capacity
  • CoPT invites bids to set up mega shipyard
  • A-I, IA to convert aged aircraft into cargo carriers
  • V.V. Rao boards AFL as Chief Exec. (Logistics)
  • Forex reserves dipped by $ 278 million to $ 1,45,277 million
  • Export boom set to generate over 1.5 cr jobs till 2010
  • Move to establish SEZ for pharma industry in Ahmedabad
  • Textile Minister expects exports to cross Rs 60,000 cr. in calendar 2005
  • Pepper exporters seek international freight subsidy to perform better
  • Petroleum Ministry wants to grant bunker oil, ATF deemed export status
  • Nokia SEZ gets govt approval
  • India's growth will top 7.1 pc, Chidambaram tells IMF panel
  • IMC, Karachi Chamber to set up JTC to boost Indo-Pak trade
  • Govt to rope in software maintenance in service tax net

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Kongsberg Gruppen sells yachting business
  • Dubai yard chief to signal safety remedy at ShipRepair
  • UK detains 11 in July

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Bush waives Jones Act again
  • Hornbeck announces major newbuild programs
  • No Rita damage to Horneck Offshore fleet
  • USCG works to reopen ports and waterways
  • Shipowners spending more on repair and maintenance

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Washington governor has busy day in Beijing
  • Crowley delays service restart as Hurricane Rita threatens region
  • Port of Everett opens Pigeon Creek public trail
  • Boeing works tentative deal with striking IAM workers
  • Customs adds Santos to list of CSI member ports

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • France confirms SNCM sale
    THE French government is to sell state-owned Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM to investment company Butler Capital Partners for Euros 35m, it was announced this evening.
  • Insurers brace themselves for $7bn hit from hurricane
    HURRICANE Rita is likely to cause insured losses in the range of $4bn to $7bn, according to the latest assessment from a top risk model firm.
  • Rita leaves trail of damage in Gulf of Mexico
    DRILLING rigs and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico have sustained severe damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita, with reports of some destroyed facilities, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • EU tells Turkey to drop boycott of Cypriot-flag vessels or be barred
    TURKEY will not be allowed to join the European Union unless it ends a boycott of Cypriot-flagged ships, EU transport commissioner Jacques Barrot said yesterday, writes Justin Stares in Brussels.
  • IMO and ILO say cover for seafarers still unsatisfactory
    REGULATORS are hardening their position on the cover taken out against seafarer claims for death, personal injury and abandonment.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Dutch newbuildings for Jamaican CG
    JAMAICA has taken delivery of the first of three new offshore surveillance vessels for its Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, the Jamaica Observer reported last week
  • Irish Ferries managers criticised
    A report by a leading Irish business consultancy is believed to have criticised the managers at Irish Ferries and called on them to take a 5% pay cut
  • Lube oil supply crisis looming
    PANIC buying of lubricating oils by ship operators fearful of a supply squeeze could turn a tight position into a full-blown crisis, according to market sources
  • Barrot pledges better regulation
    THE EU transport commissioner has pledged to the shipping industry that he will only consider new legislation that could offer better and more beneficial regulation
  • EU tries again for bloc IMO entry
    THE European Commission is preparing a second watered-down bid to gain bloc IMO membership for all 25 EU member states
  • Umfolozi clean-up almost complete
  • Houston area assesses Rita damage
  • Nedlines targets Dutch hauliers
  • UK revisits 'road pricing'
  • Iraq prepares for Ramadan cargo
  • S Korean yards seek cheaper steel
  • Typhoon Damrey spares Hong Kong
  • Barry Rogliano moves into India
  • Mokpo-Shanghai car ferry to resume

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Lines extend trans-Pacific surcharge
    Carriers expect vessels on all-water services to Charleston (left), other East Coast hubs to remain full through January.
  • Law: Making the loser pay
  • Another confessed murderer testifies in ILA trial
  • U.S., China renew trade talks
  • Ports of Houston, New Orleans re-open
  • PierPass volume growing
  • Georgia ports post record volume
  • Record for U.S. rail traffic
  • Judge won't toss Ga. suit in S. Carolina boxport case
  • Labor slowdown for Chittagong
  • Panalpina exercises overallotment after IPO

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Port of Vancouver signs Deltaport deal
    The Vancouver Port Authority has concluded an agreement with Orient Overseas International subsidiary TSI Terminal Systems, for a 50-year operating lease on the proposed expansion of the Deltaport container terminal.
  • ATA: US diesel-prices growing, on diet of fuel-supply scares
    With Hurricane Rita making less impact than expected this weekend, US fuel-fears receded, but diesel-prices are rising overall, thanks to successive fuel supply-threats, the American Trucking Association (ATA) has warned.
  • UPDATED: Houston staff back to work today, landside re-opening tomorrow
  • ICF Hungarian office to focus southeast Europe push
  • Inchon may see its first transpacific service
  • Ginseng smuggler arrested at Ulsan Port
  • Reported new shareholders raise Yangshan profile
  • ASEAN and China meet to enhance bilateral trade
  • Russian Rail hopes UNESCAP co-ordination will benefit Russia route
  • Korea and China to co-operate in logistics
  • Retailer to Target Port of Savannah

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • New Waive
    Jones Act suspended again for 30 days for petroleum cargoes in wake of Hurricane Rita as President Bush outlines new response measures.
  • Exmar takes derivatives hit
    Nicolas Saverys-led Exmar confirms another LNG regas order and reveals that financial charges flattened a 65% operating result gain.
  • Clarksons to seek $300m
    Pierre Aury's new hedge fund prepares to woo professional investors to shipping market.
  • Carnival under scrutiny
    US politicians from both parties are calling for an investigation of a US government charter of three Carnival cruiseships.
  • Sabine buyer emerges
    Nordic American reveals it has paid $70m for the suezmax that OMI is selling.
  • EC in Turkey shoot
    Commission chief Jacques Barrot to ruffle feathers over Cypriot ship ban
  • Hoegh Galleon is laid up
    Belgian charterer signals dire state of the LNG freight market by withdrawing carrier from trade.
  • BRS breaks into India
    French broker teams up with Samrat Shipping's Kishore Sippy to grow Asian presence.
  • Philippines to back owners
    Government keen on providing loans to cut shipping companies' costs.
  • OMI and Athenian settle
    Spat over non delivery of suezmax newbuilding is resolved with return of $6.4m deposit.
  • Transfer tankers seized
    Illegal entry and transhipment in Malaysian waters lands two crews in trouble.
  • Moore Stephens limits
    Last chance to sue the shirts off the backs of top shipping and insurance accountants.
  • Ship overheads soar
    Maintenance and repair bills rise as freight boom puts a premium on seaworthy vessels
  • UK nabs faulty 11
    Maritime & Coastguard Agency detains bulkers and boxships during July, as well as a reefer with 36 deficiencies.
  • Superferry deal under threat
    Construction of first Hawaiian fast ferry at Austal could stop if legal challenge succeeds.
  • Dreyfus Channel bound
    French shipowner to replace P&O Ferries on Portsmouth to Le Havre cross Channel ro-ro service.
  • Braila runs to loss
    Aker Yards' Romanian shipbuilding unit has been hit by soaring costs in the first half.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • U.S./South Europe carriers raise bunker charges 24%
  • Wan Hai Lines adds two more 4,250-TEU ships
  • China Shipping receives 4,250-TEU ship
  • Crowley delays return to Gulfport
  • Bentzel to represent ARC on maritime matters
  • Nedlines starts U.K./Netherlands freight, passenger service
  • Virgin Atlantic to increase London/Cape Town winter season flights
  • Bacarella joins Airforwarders Association board
  • ATA: Rita relief requires relaxation of truck regulations
  • U.S. steps up fight against wildlife trafficking
  • Kuehne + Nagel completes $10.8 million Leipzig redevelopment
  • DSC Logistics to use RedPrairie software
  • Houston, Gulf ports partially reopen after Hurricane Rita
  • Port of Vancouver, TSI agree on lease

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • Consafe Offshore listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange
    Today, September 26, the Consafe Offshore share commenced its trading on the Oslo Børs (Oslo Stock Exchange) main list. The ...
  • New Sundbus is finally on the way
    The first newbuilding to Sundbusserne will arrive in Helsingborg in November 2006. That is the latest estimate from Per Svensson ...
  • "Norden" upgrades after a handy sale of two handy-max
    Dampskibsselskabet "Norden" of Copenhagen has upgraded its profit for 2005 with another USD 23 million to USD 300 million for ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
  • PDVSA Deltaven advises new contact details
  • Houston: Bunker rationing 'a real possibility'
    Suppliers today assessing refinery outages and supply disruption with bunker rationing being considered as demand exceeds available product.
  • Additives supplier to resume normal operations 'in days'
    Following a near-miss by hurricane Rita, lubricant and fuel additive supplier says normal operations should resume within days.
  • St. Croix bunkering facility upgrade gets green light
    Bunkering should be more efficient and safer following installation of two new pipelines.
  • Ship detained after oil pollution incident
    Ship detained by UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency found to have deficiencies on fuel tank valves as well as lacking detailed bunkering procedure.
  • Post-Rita oil price slide continues in historic weekend trade
    IPE opens for first-ever Sunday session to allow for real-time reaction to Rita.
  • Bunker demand, China, to drive increased Q4 fuel oil imports
    Expected strong bunker demand in Q4 as well as renewed Chinese interest will see western fuel oil arrivals into Asia increase.
  • TSA: Quarterly fuel adjustment factor too slow
    Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members say quarterly assessment of its bunker adjustment factor is too slow, warning of a new system.
  • World Fuel Services stock offering completed
    WFS will have a minimum of $95 million for 'general corporate purposes' following public offering.
  • Rotterdam reported tight for prompt
  • Shipping firms up bunker surcharge
    Skyrocketing bunker fuel costs have led Filipino shipping firms to increase their bunker surcharge.
  • Singapore: Oiltanking adds new berth on Jurong Island
    Oiltanking's new petroleum products berth on Jurong Island, Singapore, has started operations and will increase turnaround time for vessels.

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