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January 21, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker conversions may stall after rates plunge
    Shipowners may scrap plans to convert supertankers into dry-bulk carriers after a record plunge in the returns from transporting commodities such as iron ore and coal, investment bank Fearnley Fonds ASA said.
  • Shanghai port traffic rises 20% in 2007
    Shanghai's ports handled 26 million twenty-foot container equivalent units (TEUs) in 2007, a rise of more than 20 per cent that helped the city surpass Hong Kong to rank second globally, Xinhua said on Friday, citing Shanghai port and shipping officials.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC's Asia-Black Sea service adds Qingdao to rotation
  • CMA CGM to invest in South Korea's Busan 2-3 container terminal
  • Port of Qingdao container volume exceeds 9.4 million TEU
  • Yiwu starts work on new logistics facility for foreign trade
  • CMA CGM adds Dalian call to Asia-Black Sea service
  • OOCL stops using pre-1990 trucks at Long Beach ahead of port ban
  • JICT to spend US$150 million on Jakarta terminal expansion
  • Geodis Wilson boosts southern coverage with Rohde & Liesenfeld takeover
  • Needy children to benefit from CWT Globelink's 20th anniversary in Lion City
  • Donghai Airlines launches three chartered cargo services from Shenzhen
  • Shandong Airlines launches five services from Xiamen
  • Shanghai air cargo throughput up 15pc in 2007
  • Yantai Airport cargo volume up surpasses 23,000 tons in 2007
  • QantasLink strengthens W Australia network with extra capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ESL, TS Lines & OOCL to start new China-Straits-MidEast service
  • CSL delivers 5th PSV to Norwegian co.
  • Console Shipping appointed FPS Hong Kong's agent in India
  • Japanese ginger market under Spices Board lens
  • EEPC to hold 8 buyer-seller meets in metros
  • KoPT going ahead with modernisation of 5 berths at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Vizag Port sets new manganese ore daily discharge record
  • MoS arranges with Syndicate bank for e-payment to road contractors
  • Cathay Pacific to increase services to India
  • Hind Terminals CFS develops IMDG handling zone
  • Economic powerhouse India beckons investors
  • RBI report sees decelerated corporate sales, profit in H1
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • New Genoa port authority president
  • Lecosse elected chair of first French professional RFID federation
  • NYK and Hyundai start Asia/Africa/South America service
  • American Airlines to launch new El Salvador service
  • FedEx improves services in Asia-Pacific region
  • Air Cargo India 2008, Mumbai, 23-25 January, ITJ stand C-25
  • World Air Cargo Event, Bahrain, 12-14 February

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Rina to appeal Erika judgement
  • FFA market soars
  • Suicide attempt at oil spill protest
  • Deep Sea PSV "to pay back in three years"

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Signal international to move headquarters
  • Newport News will build LHA-6 forebody
  • S&P lowers OSG credit ratings

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Owners, masters in Korean oil spill charged
    HEBEI Ocean, Samsung Heavy, captains of Hebei Spirit and two tugs, have all been charged with breaking maritime pollution prevention laws.
  • Costume drama Hebei Spirit spill protest
  • Ship recyclers to be given set standards
    THE proposed ISO standards will be presented this week.
  • Port congestion takes its toll on Pakistan: WTO
    COUNTRY needs to invest in infrastructure, as bottlenecks hamper cost competitiveness.
  • It's all to do with Money
    AS THE bean counters have gained the upper hand in shipping, money matters more than practically anything else.
  • Verdict on Erika verdict
    A CONTENTIOUS verdict in a French court may not turn the maritime world upside down, but it will encourage those who would do so.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Sadanand owner denies wrongdoing
    MERCATOR Lines has vigorously denied claims that its Aframax tanker Sadanand attempted to illegally discharge waste materials in Chittagong
  • Mombasa crippled by congestion
    DESPITE reports of improvement, Mombasa is suffering extreme cargo congestion and ships are starting to leave without unloading, a local source tells Fairplay
  • Break bulk boost for Rostock
    GERMAN ferry port Rostock is establishing itself as a break bulk cargo hub on the Baltic Sea following major industrial investments close to the terminals
  • Box port dream for Niger Delta
    A CONSORTIUM led by the African Finance Corporation has signed an MOU to develop a huge megaport at Olokola, Nigeria, about 400km west of Port Harcourt
  • Hawaii Superferry hits rough waters
    HAWAII Superferry's re-start has been battered by rough seas and very low occupancy, spurring an emergency appeal on passenger fares
  • CCNI starts PNW-Carib service
  • China wins Saudi Gulf port contract
  • Two licences for single yards
  • Hebei Spirit payouts over $300M
  • Korea Line thinking big for 2008
  • Arroyo intervenes after yard deaths
  • Promotion standards under pressure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach readies final version of clean-truck program
    Ports to clear up uncertainty over anti-pollution measures with release of final version of truck plan in mid-February.
  • Organize to expand world trade, entrepreneurs urged
  • Bear Stearns sees rail and truck freight rebounding
  • Strike hits Italian ports
  • Wind-propelled freighter readies first cargo voyage
  • Transportation plan gets bipartisan House support
  • Lines set Asia-Mideast-India services
  • Intermodal carloads flat
  • Exports offset slide in West Coast import boxes
  • Channel shipping warned after bulker sinks
  • Capesize for Star Bulk

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • A better deal for the small volume shipper?
    This week saw the launch of Maersk Line's 'Youship' (www.youship.com) web booking system. It is targeted at smaller volume shippers and has the aspiration of making the murky process of booking cargo on container ships as easy as booking airline tickets, cruises, car rentals and theatre tickets online.
  • NYK Logistics buys US forwarder Bruni International
  • RCL invests for the future
  • ESL, OOCL and TS Lines join up for new FE/Mid-East service
  • Mombasa secures JBIC loan
  • Marseilles-Fos joins the millionaire box ports league

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Shipyard chief resigns
    The president of Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago resigns over political changes.
  • Fortune for a Pearl
    Unnamed buyer puts Centurian Maritime's handymax bulker Fortune Pearl in its crown for $58m.
  • Line dives into shortsea
    Newest Canadian shipowner plans European-style shortsea services for the St Lawrence-Great Lakes corridor.
  • Meriom twins sold
    Two 38,400-dwt Overseas Maritime Carriers chemical tankers sell for $45.5m a piece with an attached bareboat charter.
  • PDVSA inks tanker brace
    Venezuelan oil giant slates a two ship order at Argentina's Astillero Rio Santiago shipyard.
  • DHT against the tide
    Analyst upgrades Double Hull Tankers to "buy", leading the US-listed owner's stock to rise.
  • Dredger damaged in clash
    Danish vessel holed in accident involving Russian cargoship off Bornholm island.
  • Governor slams Broadwater
    Connecticut's governor has issued a letter to her counterpart in New York asking him to "do what Ferc would not" with a proposed floating LNG terminal.
  • Fredriksen cuts ties
    Seadrill dumps its 25% stake in Aker Drilling ending its hopes of completing a take-over of the semi-submersible rig owner
  • Bulkers bear teeth again
    Stocks rebound in Oslo and New York on Friday as capesizes start recovery, but London lags behind.
  • Owner denies Kerch grounding
    Turkish operator say product carrier Marmara Mariner just stalled in Kerch Strait but never grounded.
  • Fesco comes together
    Expanded Russian group combines shipping, rail and logistics under one management operation.
  • Italian trio call for strikes
    Unions push for an immediate walk-out at ports nationwide after the death of three workers at Porto Marghera.
  • Borgestad extends FPSO deal
    Norwegian shipmanager signs up for five-year term with Reliance worth $100m.
  • Tanker 'grounds' in Kerch Strait
    Bunkering vessel to take some cargo from stricken Turkish product carrier aground off Ukraine.
  • Guangzhou hit by dry run
    Hong Kong-listed shipbuilder hits eight-month low during morning trading as fears of a slowdown in newbuilding orders persist.
  • ABG in at Olongapo
    Subic Bay authorities offer Indian yard 25-year deal to run domestic Philippines shipbuilder.
  • Pipavav IPO to net $200m
    Indian shipbuilder has filed IPO papers in a move which could value the Mumbai-based player at $2bn.
  • Fiery protest over spill
    Korean fishmonger sets himself alight in row over Hebei Spirit compensation.
  • Two dead in yard blast
    Filipinos killed in explosion at Hanjin's new Subic Bay facility, with three others injured.
  • Equity up at Lloyd Fonds
    Open-end ship funds fill coffers at German limited partnership house but private equity keeps its distance.
  • UK bidder wins Bijela race
    Montenegro ranks Channel Islands consortium first in auction to own shiprepair yard.
  • Boxes lift Baltic port
    Increase in container traffic boosts throughput at the Port of St Petersburg by 10%.
  • Essar mulling merger?
    Indian tanker owner could swallow offshore drilling sister company to boost market value.
  • Evergreen set to grow again
    Chairman Arnold Wang says boxship group will survive US downturn and rising oil prices this year.
  • Ice Prince set for survey
    UK authorities call up Irish Lights vessel Graunuaile to determine if wreck is hazard to navigation.
  • Adelson plays winning hand
    Casino mogul comes up trumps at Macau court and is free to resume his ferry service.
  • FFA business booming
    First full-year Baltic Exchange figures for bulkers show 34% increase, with tanker trades up 14%.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Carriers starting Asia/Middle East/India service
  • Riot halts production at Maersk container factory in China
  • Container shipping with a twist
  • Bernuth Lines plans bunker charge increases
  • China COSCO board baffled by shares slump
  • Former COSCO America chairman joins communications consultancy group
  • Supply chain problems set back launch of first B787
  • Warehouses planned around N.Y.-N.J.'s Stewart Airport
  • Ace Expeditors, Express Courier Systems to merge
  • SAS Cargo entering Vietnam market
  • Berkshire Hathaway buys more BNSF stock
  • Jeffboat wins $100 million contract
  • Panel offers gas tax hike, fees to pay for transport infrastructure
  • Agility buying Kenya's Starfreight Logistics
  • CEVA gains Tesco contract in Malaysia
  • GAO finds U.S. goal for Iranian sanctions "unclear"
  • U.S. concerned with Canada's Community Development Trust
  • U.A.E.-U.S. trade skyrocketing, says report
  • U.S., Ghana continue trade cooperation
  • ITC report outlines effects of duty-free entry for goods under GSP
  • CEVA Logistics names Dew as CIO
  • Transportation software developers start adding "10+2"
  • SoCal ports complex record first volume declines in two decades
  • Port of Rotterdam to cooperate with Deutsche Bahn
  • Containership runs aground in Savannah
  • GAO finds Coast Guard resources inadequate for port security
  • Panama Canal ready to implement new reservation system
  • Seattle port delays construction projects in wake of critical audit
  • Hutchison unit to help develop new Irish port
  • Greek ports look to privatize container terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Stena buys product-trio
    Stena Bulk has purchased three product tankers, the Stena Conqueror, the Stena Conquest and the Stena Italica, from Italian Gestioni Armatoriali Spa in Ravenna. The price tag is approximately SEK 1 billion and delivery is set for February 2008. The ...
  • DFDS buys Italian ro-pax newbuilding
    DFDS has signed up with Italian Grimaldi Holdings S.A. for the purchase of a newbuilt ro-pax ferry for delivery in May 2009. The ship is the fifth in a series of eight identical vessels ordered by Grimaldi at the ...
  • Dredger and coaster collided off Bornholm
    In the early morning hours of Friday a collision occurred off R'nne on Bornholm. The local suction dredger Ahlsell collided with the St Vincent registered coaster Rybun sailed by a Russian crew. The dredger had some serious damages to the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2008
  • Where to now for oil prices?
    President Bush calling for more oil, OPEC cautious, prices trending down.
  • Panama prices drop $20
    Lower bunker numbers and closing the gap with Houston.
  • Maersk Line 'cannot absorb' bunker costs
    CEO says Bunker Adjustment Factor will be included in all US contracts.
  • SkySails system faces next major test
    Towing kite deployed as ship makes ready for Atlantic crossing.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet
  • Concern over panel's role in bunker debate
    Sources say discussions by IMO's 'Panel of Experts' were 'slanted'.
  • Markets end week on soft note
    380 cst prices continue to slide in Singapore and other Asian hubs.
  • No breakthrough in Sri Lanka prices
    Colombo bunker prices remain high as suppliers fail to find key to sourcing cheaper product.

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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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