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October 14, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Logistics players facing security challenge
    SUPPLY chain security remains a key challenge for third-party logistics (3PL) players, as there still exists a gap between 3PL users' expectations and the security capabilities of 3PL providers.
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd in 4.45b euro deal
    TUI AG, the German owner of Europe's largest travel company, agreed to sell Hapag-Lloyd to a Hamburg-based investor group in a deal that values the shipping company at 4.45 billion euros (S$8.9 billion).
  • Tanker rates for Nov shipments likely to halt slide
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia may halt the biggest drop in two months as demand accelerates for next month's shipments.
  • PSA container traffic up by 10.5%
  • STX wins 161b won order for 2 bulk carriers

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold to Hamburg investors, but TUI to hold 33pc
  • Shipping due for 'severe correction': ship financier
  • September brings rail record at Hutchison's Felixstowe CT
  • Qingdao Qianwan Bonded Area to handle 11.5 million TEU
  • Capacity to fall more than expected on eastbound transpacific: TSA
  • Kuehne + Nagel starts work on new Hamburg logistics hub
  • Deutsche Bahn logistics IPO dropped, awaits better days
  • Intermodal pioneer, Hub Group founder Phillip Yeager dies
  • Globe Express opens Dunkirk and Los Angeles offices
  • Panalpina withdraws from Nigerian domestic business
  • US air cargo falls 6.6pc in August, worst since 2001
  • India's Mesco mulls international air cargo offering despite slump
  • Cyprus passengers volume rises but air traffic is erratic
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines aids Hurricane Gustav victims

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capt. Deepak Tewari elected CSLA Chairman, Anil Devli Vice-Chairman
  • Puhai launches TSC service at Chennai
  • Globelink WW strengthens its presence in Gujarat
  • Nol pulls out of Hapag Lloyd bidding
  • Rules of engagement tie pirate pursuer's hands
  • Bonus for the bold
  • Slowing demand prompts CKYH Med service suspension
  • Credit crisis dries up funds sources for shipowners & shipyards
  • Evergreen Line overhauls Asia-Australia services
  • Evergreen, Zhenli, Yang Ming launch intra-Asia service
  • 4 nations join hands to launch new Sea of Japan liner service
  • CTSA to reduce bunker surcharge 10 pc from November 1
  • GGL Line starts new Singapore-Upper Gulf direct consol
  • Panda launches Qingdao-to-Budapest express consolidation
  • India, Uzbekistan commission for trade boost
  • Excellent hinterland links, quick train turnaround set to transform Mict into Nhava Sheva-II
  • 11-m draught ship sails smoothly into Vizag harbour
  • Net direct tax collections up by 26 per cent in Sept. 2008
  • CII spells out monetary formula to insulate economy from gathering gloom

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Another tanker hijacked
  • IMO and industry in piracy talks
  • Hamburg group set to buy Hapag-Lloyd
  • Euro unions protest over jobs
  • IMO finalizes recycling convention
  • IMO to adopt MARPOL Annex VI revisions
  • New sulphur limits "will hit ferry operations"
  • New US box rule comes into force

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Vessel arrives in Seattle with smoldering containers
  • IMO committee adopts new emissions regulations
  • Trailer Bridge earns SmartWay designation
  • Federal government eyeing new Marine Highways system
  • Lumber output for 2007 drops for second straight year

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Dry bulk set to rebound next month
    SHIP operators and brokers predict rates will rise from three-year lows in November but fear they will fall further.
  • Dry bulk levels may be close to their 'logical bottom'
  • China steel production 'key to dry bulk revival'
    CHINA'S steel output will grow 9.1% next year, predicts senior analyst Macquarie Securities.
  • Svithoid goes bust
    STOCKHOLM based tanker company calls in administrators after announcing that it was unable to pay off its debts.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • GS walks from Daewoo bid consortium
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine EngineeringGS has pulled out of the consortium with Posco bidding for Daewoo Shipbuilding after a board meeting today
  • USCG opens cruise ship COE
    US COAST Guard has opened a Centre of Expertise in Miami, where vessel inspectors and investigators working with the cruise industry can refine sector-specific skills
  • Carnival curbs fuel charges
    CARNIVAL Corporation will pull back on fuel surcharges as oil prices fall
  • Caracas plan gets cautious welcome
    VENEZUELA'S shipping industry has responded cautiously to a state pledge to reinvigorate La Guaira, the port serving the capital, Caracas
  • MCA calls for LRIT offers
    THE UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is inviting organisations who wish to undertake Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) ship equipment conformance testing to get in touch
  • NAT start quarter well
    Final quarter of the year has started well for Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) and the debt free company has fixed two of its 12 Suezmax tankers recently at rates that reflect this optimism
  • Blaze probed aboard APL Peru
    INVESTIGATORS in Seattle are working today to determine the cause of a fire that erupted in a cargo hold aboard the APL Peru as it transited from Hong Kong to the US last week

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg group
    European travel giant agrees to sell fifth-largest container line to Hamburg consortium of investors for $6.11 billion.
  • APL ship fire in Seattle
  • Vancouver, Wash., to get second heavy-lift crane
  • APL volumes up 6%
  • Port of San Diego appoints maritime director
  • Air cargo off 6.6%
  • Ships ground near Spain
  • Atlas Air cuts forecast
  • TSA: 83% of TWIC cards have been activated
  • Panama Canal secures $400M loan for expansion
  • Seaway talks move ahead

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold and bought back
  • Stock market turmoil puts paid to Ningbo IPO
  • New US box rule warning
  • Helsingborg loses Samskip operation
  • Somali pirates strike again: slow-steaming orders rescinded

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Cartoon capers
    The world economy may be in turmoil, the dry cargo market sinking and the outlook uncertain but TradeWinds has the answer to all this gloom and doom!
  • Growth eases
    Neptune Orient Lines has seen year-on-year growth in volumes decline to single digit figures.
  • Steady as it goes
    The global economic slowdown is on hold as far as Singapore's two terminals operators are concerned.
  • A rally, finally
    US shipping and offshore stocks regain ground as Dow Jones is poised to end losing streak.
  • OSG defies crunch
    Just days after CEO Morten Arntzen said that "the credit crunch is real", OSG scores a $500m loan.
  • Still working
    Houston still has a problem as the Coast Guard works to restore shipping channels to normal.
  • Master rescued
    Bulker captain suffers cardiac arrest while the vessel was on the Mississippi River.
  • Rate rise warning
    New Swedish Club chief, Lars Rhodin, adopts action plan to address chronic underpricing of hull insurance.
  • Svithoid sunk
    Tanker owner files for liquidation after series of financial difficulties.
  • Brilliance in Dubai
    Royal Caribbean deploys 2,100-berth cruiseship in the Middle East beginning in 2010.
  • Bro nets $5.5m
    Swedish owner Brostrom earns a profit from a chemical tanker despite slow sale-and-purchase market.
  • Ulysses tied up
    Navios Maritime Holdings' latest supramax delivery fixed out on a healthy five-year charter, as the owner ditches plans for it to trade in the spot market.
  • Costs hit Skaugen
    Revenues up at Norwegian owner and Middle East market robust, but shipbuilding costs soar.
  • Holland says 'hola'
    Carnival's Holland America Line deploys revamped vessel for premium South American voyages.
  • Farstad hat-trick
    Karl Johan Bakken-led owner bags possible $107m after fixing three AHTS units on term deals.
  • Jansen steps up
    Denmark's Nordic Tankers has new permanent CEO as deputy chairman Geir Jansen takes top job.
  • Yard clash
    Locals claim compensation payments for loss of land have stopped as construction workers get tough on new Hanjin site in Philippines.
  • Kivalina refloated
    Fednav bulker freed off Norway after grounding with 35,000 tonnes of aluminium oxide on board last week.
  • Dof does it again
    Helge Mogster-led owner fixes another offshore vessel in Brazil after bagging $83m three-year deal.
  • Spill fears grow
    Environmental group reports bunker oil pollution from grounded bulkers.
  • Bouncing back
    Rescue packages breathe life into shipping shares with Norwegian and Danish owners on the march.
  • NAT so bad
    Nordic American boss Herbjorn Hansson says tanker owner is in "very good position" in current bumpy market.
  • Rescue talks flop
    Embattled Svithoid Tankers to file for reorganisation after emergency meeting fails to fix liquidity crunch.
  • GS gone
    Hours after submitting final offer for Daewoo in tandem with Posco, Korean conglomerate pulls out citing "differences."
  • Greek ship seized
    Recently-purchased chemical unit becomes fourth Greek victim of Somali piracy.
  • Hapag-Lloyd sold
    Hamburg-led consortium triumphs in battle for German liner operator after NOL pulls out.
  • Place your bets
    After Hapag-Lloyd deal sealed, focus now switches to Daewoo sell-off as three rival groups submit final bids.
  • Yours for $0.19
    Croatia agrees to sell yards for HRK 1 each, although buyers will have to cover debt and find investment cash.
  • 'We want it all'
    Peter Berdowski-led Boskalis renews interest in Smit saying its official takeover bid will begin by early December.
  • Japan holds 26
    Korea Express cargoship and International Shipping Partners cruiseship feature on September detention list.
  • Malta pay-out
    Government to pay damages of EUR 56,000 to worker left disabled by accident at Malta Shipbuilding.
  • Faina talks stall
    Pirates angry at choice of Somali intermediaries abandon talks on release of arms ship.
  • Boost for STX
    Korean yard's share price shoots up as it books two bulker newbuildings for $130m.
  • Give and take
    Carnival is cutting fuel surcharges in North America, but it is also jacking up prices from 2010.
  • Hot boxes
    Seattle firefighters douse smouldering containers on APL vessel after USCG alerted.
  • Family ties
    George Economou sells a third aframax tanker to OceanFreight, run by his nephew.
  • Dalnave detained
    Greek owner's bulker caught in US with oily-water separator bypass tops September list of detentions.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • TUI sells Hapag-Lloyd to Hamburg investors, retains stake
  • Eimskip sells half-stake in Euro Container Lines
  • CMA CGM starts high-vessel capacity service at Tangier hub
  • Nordic American Tanker chief assures stockholders
  • Sanctioned carrier IRISL to start service to Venezuela
  • STX receives orders for two bulkers
  • TS Lines to start Middle East service
  • Evergreen opens new office in Shanghai
  • FMC seeks public comment on draft strategic plan for 2010-2015
  • Tung named COO of OOCL Group
  • Feds proposes air passenger, cargo security rules
  • Teamsters: Con-way responsible for CF pensions
  • DOT's freight index drops in August
  • U.S. exports, trade deficit decline
  • Korea beef market expands but issues remain
  • USDA expands Cattleman's Beef Board, role of importers
  • AAFA: Importers wary of Chinese textile monitoring program
  • Berlin cancels DB Mobility IPO
  • CSCMP elects new officers
  • Panalpina formally withdraws domestic services in Nigeria
  • IJS names new China country manager
  • Panama Canal secures $400 million loan
  • Zhuhai port receives first batch of cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Svithoid Tankers applies for insolvent liquidation
    Stockholm-based Svithoid Tankers has not been able to secure the company's financing ' the Board of Directors in Svithoid Tankers AB has therefore decided to apply for insolvent liquidation. Until the final moments the company tried to file for a ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd remains in German hands
    The German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd will remain in German hands after Singapore-based NOL having backed from their offer and a German consortia have agreed to pay EUR 4.45 billion for the company. The consortia led by ...
  • IMO agrees on sulphur restrictions
    The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in IMO has decided on a gradual reduction of the sulphur content in bunker fuel. The general limit of 4.5 per cent will be reduced to 3.5 per cent and in the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2008
  • Carnival to eliminate fuel surcharge
    Cruise group offers fuel supplement refunds and announces 2010 price increases.
  • Growing demand for in-line blending systems
    Jiskoot says there has been a 'quantum leap' in bunker blending technology.
  • 'Credit issues' impact market
    Singapore players say credit problems could depress sales still further.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • Asian bunkers start week soft
    Prices down in key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Singapore September sales fall from record levels
    Bunker sales down 9.4% from August, but year-on-year sales remain higher.
  • Spain suffers bunker spills
    Two cargo ships leaking bunker fuel after running aground in bad weather.
  • Maersk coping with operational costs
    No significant impact on operational costs as oil prices fall.
  • Indian supplier aims to double sales
    Inking of a recent strategic partnership with Chemoil would propel growth.

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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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