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October 7, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Credit curbs hit weak shippers and shipyards
    Access to credit is the lifeblood of maritime trade and the credit crunch has largely cut off that supply, threatening to weed out weaker shippers and shipyards, as well as hamper global trade.
  • Muslim crew of hijacked ships allowed to fast, pray
    Somali pirates pointed guns habitually at Malaysian and Filipino tanker crew members held captive for weeks, but allowed Muslim hostages to fast and pray to observe the holy month of Ramadan, news reports said on Sunday.
  • Daewoo falls on reported delay
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co dropped to the lowest in 20 months in Seoul trading on concerns that the sale of a controlling stake in the world's third-largest shipbuilder may be postponed.
  • Seaspan may tap debt facility to buy ships

Sched Netweb site
  • Four Asian nations join in Sea or Japan liner service
  • NYK president: Group must brace for leaner times
  • Big box terminal on Sino-Russo-Mongol border at Manzhouli
  • Fears mount Hebei Spirit master, CO unjustly treated
  • Manila's ICTSI to develop, operate Brunei container port
  • TAMP approves 10pc tariff hike at Mumbai's Nehru terminal
  • Tank ship pirates divided on what to do with surprise booty
  • Former BA exec to be jailed eight months for price-fixing
  • Aeroflot Cargo launches Moscow-Istanbul service
  • AiRUnion halts payments as St Petersburg Bank wobbles

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Five leading shipping lines team up for North-East Asia-Oz trade
  • Asia-Europe rates plunge to record lows
  • Hamburg investors outbid NOL for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Credit crunch now threatening shipping players
  • TUI expects Hapag-Lloyd decision by next week
  • Ms Louise Angel becomes 1st female master to take command of a Safmarine vessel
  • MISC undaunted by piracy
  • Asia-Europe cargo volumes continue to surge
  • Maersk Line ups BAF on Med-Australia, hikes rate to NZ
  • APM Terminals takes larger piece of S. Asia Gateway Terminals pie
  • Indonesian ports hike handling charges
  • California box tax bill 'terminated'
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge from HK-China to Australia
  • Indian shipping companies spot silvery streaks in gathering gloom
  • SCI weighs bids for purchase of 4 Capesize ships
  • Footprints in the sands of India Shipping Summit 2008
  • 3-day Seatrade Middle East Maritime expo in Dec. to focus on fuel, emissions & 'green' technology
  • Teesport & NGCT offer more ideal options of doing biz with UK
  • Sharp surge in sensitive items' imports
  • 4-fold rise in exports to Korea
  • Entire Bolshoi stage scenery airlifted from Moscow to HK!
  • Sahil Freight Express Pvt. Ltd. reaches out for more project cargo biz in US
  • KART consolidating S-E Asia trucking network
  • NTPC gets wise to cost-effective coal transport
  • Trade deficit swells to $ 14 billion in August 2008
  • MSMEs hit by appreciating rupee, says Fieo official
  • Dumping of nylon tyrecord fabric comes under scrutiny

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Clasquin transferring to Port of Rotterdam Iinternational
  • Grimaldi Group launches mandatory offer for Minoan Lines shares
  • Good progress on BA-Iberia talks
  • CargoLine consolidates partner network in Southern Europe
  • Gefco planning to expand in Eastern Europe
  • Pack & Move in Basel, 18-21 November

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • MSC charters sail-assisted cargo ship
  • Senesco faces hefty EPA penalty
  • Whistle blowers collect in STX Pan Ocean dumping case
  • $15 million Ike clean-up contracts for Clough

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • APL celebration marks line's 160th anniversary
  • Evergreen Line joining Asia/Australia services
  • Portland Shipping Club announces Haunted Pizza Night
  • Port Metro Vancouver aids Delta in purchase of Ladner Harbor property
  • NASSCO lays keel for ninth T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • EU launches naval escorts in Gulf of Aden
    MILITARY-led convoys of merchant vessels will begin this week, says European Union's piracy chief.
  • Underwriters in muddle over piracy cover
  • Economou in $1.2bn fleet expansion move
    GEORGE Economou stuns market with deals for nine capesizes and two drillships.
  • Conti sees no sign of shipping crisis
    KG financing house says getting loans for newbuilding projects will not be easy but remains bullish about industry's future.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Economou makes a $3Bn move
    DRYSHIPS is making Capesize and drill ship acquisitions that are worth almost $3Bn and involve sellers tied to DryShips chairman George Economou
  • Royal Carib to sell Island stake
    ROYAL Caribbean will sell its 50% share of UK-based Island Cruises to its long-time partner in the venture, First Choice Holidays
  • Captain blamed in dredger deaths
    GEORGIAN sea transport officials blamed the captain today for the sinking of a Ukrainian dredger, in which he and two others drowned
  • Banks not lending: Economou
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou believes drybulk fundamentals remain sound and that rates will rebound, but he expressed concerns on bank financing
  • STX fined for illegal dumping
    STX PAN Ocean has agreed to pay $750,000 to US authorities after pleading guilty over illegal garbage dumping from the South Korea-flagged bulker Pan Voyager
  • Brazil stocks dive 9.25%
    BRAZIL'S stock exchange, the Bovespa, fell 9.25% today, with shipping companies taking a nasty whack
  • Cape valuations questioned in deal
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou has answered critics regarding the high valuation of Capesizes being acquired from related private party Cardiff

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • ILWU members approve new contract
    New six-year contract calls for total wage increase of about 16 percent over life of contract.
  • 3PL CEO survey sees modest growth prospects
  • Ocean lines likely to trim capacity after slack season
  • TUI should postpone Hapag-Lloyd sale: Fredericksen
  • Galveston port recovering
  • Baltimore seeks partner to expand Seagirt terminal
  • UP in Tacoma lease
  • Evergreen, Yang Ming, Chen Lie start intra-Asia loop
  • Pacer unifies brand
  • ProLogis buys Europe DCs
  • Maersk names box ship

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • 50,000 up at PLP
  • CKYH chops Asia Med EMX
  • Stocks and oil tumble
  • Taiwan ocean carriers team up for new China/Philippines/Indonesia service
  • Agility continues China expansion with new acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Price defended
    Analysts question price tag on nine capsizes in latest DryShips deal, but Economou says asset values should hold.
  • George buys big
    Economou's DryShips takes nine capes and two drillships in cash plus shares deal.
  • Wages of virtue
    Two Filipino crewmen to share $250,000 reward for blowing whistle on dumping this oily waste.
  • Dramatic plunge
    Shipping and offshore stocks begin the week in a steep freefall as US markets plummet in a sell off.
  • Boycott threat
    National Union of Seafarers of India threatening action if Stolt Valor hostage crisis continues.
  • Dredger sinks
    Two crew dead and captain missing after storm warnings ignored by Ukrainian ship in Black Sea.
  • Cash in hand
    With the launch of a new fund, Connecticut's Northern Navigation is trumpeting new liquidity for shipping and offshore deals.
  • Call to action
    US environmental group issues report seeking IMO action over shipping industry emissions.
  • Seanergy swaps
    Panagiotis and Simon Zafe-led outfit heading from the NYSE to the Nasdaq to boost liquidity and profile.
  • Spill hits Miss
    US authorities are investigating an oil spill on the Mississippi River after reports of a bunker discharge from a bulker.
  • Stena cuts back
    Stena Nordica pulled from Sweden-Poland route as passenger numbers fall and bunker prices rise.
  • Moving for Minoan
    Italian ferry group Grimaldi launches EUR 250m mandatory offer for Crete-based player's shares.
  • Spanish practices?
    Madrid based chemical carrier owner facing US 'magic pipe' pollution prosecution.
  • Tough fight
    UK accident probe highlights problems that made thermal oil fire on board Irish Ferries ship a real battle to extinguish.
  • Java upgrade
    Taiwanese trio Evergreen, Yang Ming and Cheng Lie launch new China to Philippines/Indonesia boxship run.
  • No bailout boost
    European shipping stocks hit hard as pessimistic outlook overshadows US injection.
  • Marinette mourns
    US shipbuilder to lay off workers after missing out on $1.5bn USCG order.
  • Walking on water
    Clough bags $15m double deal in Gulf of Mexico for Solstad-owned offshore unit.
  • DSME sale stinker
    Shipyard's stock slumps 15% on fears top shareholders will pull plug on sale.
  • Courage buys
    Singapore-listed shipowner is new owner of elderly Excel Maritime Carriers handymax bulker.
  • Costly dumping
    STX fined $750,000 in US after crew on a bulker chucked oil-contaminated rubbish into the Pacific.
  • Out of order
    Newbuilding contracts to fall by a quarter over the next year following financial chaos, bank warns.
  • ASL bags a pair
    Singapore shipbuilder wins newbuilding and fabrication work worth about $70m.
  • Bulk for BLRT
    Estonian shipbuilder orders eight bulkers at its Lithuanian yard for operation by joint venture with UMM.
  • Phividec back on
    Construction work to begin again on Hanjin's $2bn second Philippines yard after land dispute solved.
  • Testing, testing...
    Korean ferry set for trial run on route linking Niigata in Japan with Troitsa in Russia.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • DryShips plans bulker, drill ship purchases
  • Grimaldi purchases stake in Greek ferry operator
  • MarAd unveils information system
  • Evergreen Maritime Museum opens in Taiwan
  • Maersk names new containership
  • Ship owner, operator indicted in pollution case
  • Sandberg appointed head of SAS Cargo's global sales
  • New trans-Asia rail service to start after Chinese New Year
  • Saia reduces workforce citing lower than normal volume
  • Ashton to EU trade commissioner as Mandelson moves back to cabinet
  • U.S. to strengthen trade ties with Georgia at Oct. 26-28 meetings
  • AAFA lauds extension of Andean trade pact
  • Illinois chemical shipper settles $115,000 export penalty
  • Purolator USA appoints Schwoerer to head N.Y. regional office
  • L.A. port approves major terminal construction contract
  • Marseille, Mumbai ports sign cooperative pact
  • CBP installs 5 radiation monitors at Port of Mobile

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Stena Nordica stops sailing on the route Karlskrona-Gdynia
    Stena Line has decided to take Stena Nordica out of traffic on the route Karlskrona-Gdynia. October 19 will be the last day for the ro-pax-ferry on the route. The reasons are few passengers and increasing fuel prices ...
  • Marin Teknikk AS to design two offshore-vessels
    The Norwegian company Marin Teknikk AS has made an agreement with an undisclosed Norwegian shipping company and with the Indonesian shipyard Batamec of designing two offshore-vessels of the type MT 6022 XL, according to the Norwegian newspaper Heroynytt. This ...
  • Wilson buys two vessels for NOK 39 million
    Norwegian shipping company Wilson buys the two vessels Wilson Gijon and Wilson Gdynia for NOK 39 million. The vessels are now owned by Caiano AS, that is the largest shareholder in Wilson ASA. The two ships are built in 1993 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 6, 2008
  • Revised MARPOL Annex VI implementation delayed
    Unanimous approval of Japanese IMO submission suggesting later entry into force.
  • Bunker spill on the Mississippi
    Operator reported to have overfilled its tanks.
  • Russian fuel oil exports down almost 10%
    Russian inland domestic demand is putting pressure on exports
  • Global bunker market report
  • Bunker spill in Peru
    Cracked pipe blamed for leak at Callao.
  • Asian bunker prices plunging
    Reports say buyers are waiting for prices to fall still further.
  • ARA - Many suppliers fully booked this week
  • New storage tanks for Colombo
    SPLA says port's bunker suppliers have agreed to invest in upgrade.
  • Matrix Marine appoints new manager
  • Indian refiner to sell bonded 380 cst in JNPT
    Bonded bunker grade to be available as bunker demand is anticipated to rise.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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