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February 1, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian shippers to brave global slowdown
    Executives at Hong Kong-listed shipping firm Pacific Basin should have little reason to smile.
  • Maritime degrees for 1st grads
    THE inaugural batch of students from the Bachelor of Maritime Operations programme have been awarded their degrees.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper always liable for freight charges
    A US appeals court has upheld a ruling that a retailer had to pay freight charges incurred for the shipment of its goods even though its broker and the carrier had agreed that the broker was liable for the charges.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian shippers to brave global slowdown
    Executives at Hong Kong-listed shipping firm Pacific Basin should have little reason to smile.
  • Maritime degrees for 1st grads
    THE inaugural batch of students from the Bachelor of Maritime Operations programme have been awarded their degrees.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper always liable for freight charges
    A US appeals court has upheld a ruling that a retailer had to pay freight charges incurred for the shipment of its goods even though its broker and the carrier had agreed that the broker was liable for the charges.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement drops peak season surcharge
  • Chaos ends as order returns to Shekou customs in Shenzhen
  • Mega-US property developer AMB to set up distribution facility in Shenyang
  • Suzhou now No 3 in foreign trade value as total exceeds US$200 billion
  • Hong Kong's OOCL opens Phnom Penh office to enhance Indo-China network
  • Intermodal growth ups 2007 Duisport volume to 55 million tons
  • Savi pilots RFID solution to track auto parts for Land Rover
  • AAPA figures show slower airfreight growth in Asia Pacific in 2007
  • Singapore, Denmark, Norway, Sweden sign bilateral Open Skies accords
  • Boeing begins wing assembly of first Air France-bound 777 Freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Deutsche Bahn implements new brand structure
  • Little Italy mops up 24 pc of coffee exports
  • 43 pc of Dubai's exports comes to India
  • For a few tonnes more!
  • FDI limit in cargo airlines hiked to 74 pc
  • ICD-Amingaon to stay open for tea shipments till March-end
  • Shanghai-Hamburg railway dry run completed in 15 days
  • GDL puts up good show in Q3
  • 24 in fray for Udaipur airport facelift
  • Aswin Bhat soars with Swiss WorldCargo
  • Pawar-no plan to cut edible oil import duty
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan
  • IFFCO rolls out red carpet for Jordan royalty

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Brussels barges in on class
  • Coral Sea trio to be kept in jail without charge
  • New route for Imarex
  • Camillo Eitzen pulls out of pool

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • NASSCO wins $459.8 million T-AKE award
  • $6 million upgrade for Harvey Gulf International OSV
  • New special ops craft exceeds 50 knots
  • Jinhui cancels two VLOC orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Audit Response Action Plan added to Port of Seattle website
  • Panamanian ports report record box moves during 2007
  • Mystic Seaport student earns Crowley memorial scholarship
  • Oregon governor names pair to transportation commission
  • Boeing begins assembly of new 777 freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • US bulk operators fear China will not fulfil orders
    NEW York forum doubts Chinese shipyards ability to meet huge orderbooks and deliver ships on time.
  • South Korea loses top shipbuilding slot to China
  • Jinhui axes VLOC order as credit crunch bites
    BULKER operator cancels $245.24m deal to keep overall cost of borowing in check.
  • ICAP swoops for Capital Shipbrokers
    WORLD'S biggest inter-dealer brokerage expands presence in tanker market.
  • Gazprom seeks to break down barriers in Nigeria
    GAZPROM cannot be accused of being coy about its ambitions to capture a larger share of international gas markets.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • North Cyprus to expand Syrian links
    The rebel state of North Cyprus will expand its shipping links with Syria and a controversial ferry service will resume shortly
  • Peel Ports eyes overseas projects
    PEEL Ports, the UK's second largest port operator, says it is still interested in investing in port internationally ' despite reports to the contrary
  • International future for new course
    SINGAPORE has presented its first cohort of maritime graduates from a course that it hopes will be globally significant
  • Port president arrested for fraud
    THE port authority for Itajai, Brazil, has a new interim president after Wilson Francisco Rebello was arrested on Monday on suspicion of fraud
  • Dredging delays haunt Hamburg
    DRAUGHT problems in the Elbe have not stopped Hamburg grabbing more container market share, but the spectre of dredging delays is making box and bulk operators anxious
  • Market mayhem stops Seacastle IPO
    SEACASTLE, a container and intermodal holding company, has failed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange as a result of market unrest
  • Tired pilot blamed for grounding
  • Tankers tempt ICAP to buy Capital
  • POSCO gets Vietnam nod
  • MarAd sells 'ghost ships'
  • Snow in China damages logistics
  • Blizzard blamed for fatal collision
  • Dredgers suspect as MidEast cut off

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Ports America CEO Tilden predicts cargo diversion absent upgraded capacity
    Executive says projected Asian cargo surge over next decade will flow through Mexico or Canada instead of West Coast ports.
  • BBC merges U.S. operations
  • Intermodal loadings lead rail traffic decliners
  • Seattle port plans new controls on construction projects
  • "K" Line profits rocket
  • U.S. steel imports fall
  • Bulk powers MOL earnings
  • Hanjin starts China-India loop
  • Hamburg boxes climb 11.6%
  • NY forwarders honor King
  • Rotterdam signs fruit pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Portonave meets threats with ice-cool response
  • 'Heaviest snowstorms in 50-years' paralyzes China's production
  • Eurogate poised to develop Flushing terminal
  • EMERA and IPBCC implement new eastbound rate hikes
  • Double-digit decline for Port of Charleston

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Ro-ro listing off UK
    The UK coast guard is working to rescue four passengers from the Seatruck ro-ro Riverdance as it lists in the Irish Sea.
  • Tidewater purchases shares
    US offshore vessel giant pumps $50m more into a share repurchasing program.
  • Injury toll at 12
    BPZ Energy releases details of a fire aboard a military-chartered products tanker off Peru.
  • K-Sea gets an A
    US tank-barge owner's quarterly profits jump by 152% on the June acquisition of Smith Maritime Group.
  • CMB buys and sells
    Compagnie Maritime Belge sells an FPSO co-owned with Exmar and buys a bulker.
  • More VLGC blues
    Weak rates for very large gas carriers contribute to $21.6m loss for Belgium's Exmar
  • SFI ties up boxships
    Two 1,700-teu containerships to transition from short-term time-charters to long-term bareboat fixtures.
  • CPP banks $350m facility
    With expansion in mind, US-listed products tanker owner inks credit with HSH Nordbank and DnB Nor Markets.
  • Torm taps CFO
    US and Denmark-listed owner hires a former AP Moller-Maersk executive for the top finance job, 19 months after the resignation of his predecessor.
  • Erria offers up another
    Danish owner inviting investors to snap up 60% of 2006-built chemical/products tanker.
  • Svensen: 'IACS not a cartel'
    Commission has its wires crossed as cooperation between association members is required by EU law, chairman says.
  • ITF union: Viking won
    British ratings' union RMT says European Court of Justice verdict in Finnish ferry case was a victory for employers.
  • Marinakis in the money
    Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners sees profit boosted by late upturn in the spot market.
  • Eimskip free of airline baggage
    Icelandic line looks forward to life without loss-making air freight operations as profit rises.
  • Numbers up at Kirby
    Full-year profit and sales figures up at US tank-barge operator Kirby Corp.
  • Jinhui pulls plug on VLOC pair
    Credit crunch forces Oslo-listed owner to cancel $245m worth of shipbuilding contracts.
  • Hanjin hot in the fourth
    South Korean shipowner will splash $1.27bn on vessels and equipment after seeing full-year profits soar.
  • New ferry springs a leak
    Quick spot of welding needed after new Robben Island vessel launched at Far Ocean Marine.
  • Sleepless in Chesapeake
    Over-tired pilot wrapped in USCG report into grounding of panamax bulk-carrier off east coast last year.
  • Icap Hyde snaps up Capital
    UK dry cargo broker makes move into tankers by buying London chartering and S&P specialist.
  • Keppel strong on home straight
    Singapore-listed shipyard enjoys lucrative fourth quarter with full-year profits up 85%.
  • K Line nearly doubles its money
    Another of Japan's big three posts strong profit on Thursday as bulkers and boxships strengthen.
  • Yards ahead in China
    China State Shipbuilding Co reports bumper 2007 profit but won't reveal actual figure.
  • HHI on a high
    Korean shipbuilding giant sees record profit in fourth quarter and strong first half bolster annual result.
  • Shipping brings down the net
    Anchors blamed for cuts in two undersea cables that have disrupted internet services in Middle East and India.
  • Deja-vu for K Line Kinkai
    K Line unit has again upped its full-year forecast after an improved nine month showing..
  • MOL benefits from bulkers
    Soaring dry markets make up for weaker tanker and boxship sectors as Japanese owner increases third-quarter profit.
  • Strategic scoops three
    Australian shipbuilder's Singapore yard to build crew vessels for Dutch group Smit.
  • Daewoo gets gassed up
    South Korean shipbuilder nets a $500m two ship order from Brunei LNG, with another two options in waiting.
  • Greeks go newbuilding nuts
    Shipowners took their spending on newbuildings in 2007 to $32bn, according to brokers George Moundreas.
  • Sasebo steps on the gas
    Japanese shipbuilder's nine-month profit soars as it diversifies into LPG ships.
  • Shell loses clean crown
    UK oil major has been overthrown as the king of the clean charters, but who is the new No 1?
  • Profits ease at Taiheiyo
    Japanese tanker and bulker company sees third quarter performance decline by almost 40%.
  • Seacastle shelves IPO
    Vessel- and container-owning firm blames "unfavourable market conditions" for decision.
  • HPH inks Brisbane terminals
    Li Ka-Shing's Hutchison Port Holdings to lease container facilities at Aussie port in AUD200m deal.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • European regulators raid classification societies
  • MOL profit up 66% after three quarters
  • Hanjin Shipping sees profit drop 66% in 2007
  • Containerships switching Poland calls to new DCT Gdansk terminal
  • FEFC keeps same BAF, CAF charges for March
  • BPE offers online training for trade specialists
  • OAS urges extension of Caribbean trade pact
  • New border crossing ID regulations start
  • APHIS reopens comments period on citrus shipments
  • Summit Global Logistics files under Chapter 11
  • GreenCarrier brand expanded to Estonia
  • Antwerp's box volume up 16.5% in 2007 to 8.2 million TEUs
  • Mexico to start 1,200 infrastructure projects by March
  • Ceres Terminals promoting Crouch, Ziegler

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Mærsk sells its car carrier fleet to Höegh
    A. P. Møller-Mærsk and Höegh Autoliners has come even closer to each other after a deal done this week in which A. P. Møller-Mærsk has sold its entire fleet of car carriers to Höegh Autoliners and has been ...
  • Mounting marine insurance hull and cargo claims
    During the first six months of last year 20 major claims amounted to a claims bill for hull and machinery underwriters of around USD 780 million. The full year's total is now expected to be in the excess of USD ...
  • Containerships to DCT Gdansk
    Containerships has concentrated its Polish traffic to the new DCT Gdansk deepwater container terminal. There are two weekly services from the terminal: Gdansk'S'dert'lje'St Petersburg'Helsinki'Aarhus and Gdansk'Teesport. The Containerships Group has its headquarters in Helsinki and ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 31, 2008
  • Russian terminal to cut fuel oil exports
    Terminal operator wants to concentrate on middle and light distillates.
  • Japanese lines keep record forecasts
    But 'skyrocketing' bunker costs are denting profit potential.
  • Rotterdam market stable at midday
  • 'Severed cables' hit internet services
    Parts of Middle East and India face problems but bunker markets escape disruption.
  • Petrobras confirms lease at Helios Terminal
    Petrobras and Chemoil agree long-term lease at Chemoil's new Singapore terminal.
  • Operations at Helios Terminal 'successfully' underway
    Chemoil's new 7,000 dwt will bunker tanker will help it deliver larger stems.
  • Fuel oil inventory at all-time high
    Singapore's onshore stocks of residual fuel above 16 million barrels.
  • Chinese New Year charges to apply in East Asia
    China, Hong Kong ports to apply additional charges; some Taiwan ports to close for holidays.
  • SPC net profit soars 78.6% in 2007
    SPC chairman says 2007 results 'the group's best performance to date.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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
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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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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