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March 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index has 1st drop in 2 months
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its first weekly drop in almost two months on reduced demand for so-called capesize vessels to haul iron ore for making steel.

Sched Netweb site
  • US trade lobby: White House can stimulate trade by easing up
  • Port of Qingdao volume up 2pc in January, sets new high
  • India's annual US$200b export target to fall short at $175b
  • IMO holds meetings to combat Somalia piracy
  • Fangcheng port's 2008 throughput hit 100,000 TEU
  • Vietnam must spend on infrastructure to boost growth
  • NYK diversifies, takes stake in Brazilian forest product firm
  • Uganda Revenue Authority gives inland port go-ahead
  • Amerijet International signs up five Boeing 767-200 freighters
  • Aeroflot increase in January, takes delivery of 27th A320
  • Lufthansa to study feasibility of new Canadian perishable hub

Exim Indiaweb site
  • KMA Shipping appoints Total Transport Systems as agent in India
  • Consultant sceptical of lasting dry bulk rebound
  • Park your ships here!
  • UK property tax bill may sink stevedores
  • ONGC gives old & trusted OSV charters reason to cheer
  • GE Shipping trying to cancel some newbuilding orders
  • Recession may sink one-third of shipping lines
  • Hectic shipbreaking & steel scrap output at Alang may pull down prices
  • Maersk Line starts direct weekly service between Nhava Sheva & Jebel Ali
  • DGS favours initiatives to make coastal shipping viable & successful
  • Exim Bank aid for Laos PDR
  • FAO sees India lifting rice export curbs by May
  • Kiwis to slap $ 50 per hour 'dirty' box tax
  • LA ports switch to clean, electric trucks
  • DP World reverting to 2008 tariffs at Jebel Ali to benefit port users
  • Port Pipavav sets new productivity parameters
  • W. Rly sights fiscal freight target
  • Finally, poll-eve relief for export sectors
  • Interim FTP draws limited glow from jewellery sector
  • Mega food park to come up in Satara dist
  • IMF downscales GDP projections
  • Fieo's Gujarat chapter faults export sector package

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
  • Air France-KLM to acquire CSA stake?
    The Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM wants to take a stake in the soon-to-be-privatised carrier Czech Airlines (CSA), according to a report published by the Czech news agency CT...
  • DPWN reports net loss
    2008 did not go as well for Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) as it expected. The group reported a net loss after minorities of EUR 1.69 billion in 2008. DPWN said that the costs of r...
  • Clipper Logistics expanding in the UK
    Clipper Logistics has expanded its portfolio to include the rail-connected distribution centre in the Potter Group site at Selby (North Yorkshire, England). Clipper will take over ...
  • Martinair adding Sao Paulo to network
    All-cargo carrier Martinair Cargo is adding a twice-weekly service (Mondays and Thursdays) from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo to its schedule on 2 March. An MD-11F with an 80 t payload wi...
  • Ethiopian receives first MD-11F
    Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first MD-11BCF (90 t payload). The new freighter will be deployed between Addis Ababa and Liege (Belgium), as well as to destinations i...
  • Norfolkline implementing new schedule early
    Norfolkline is bringing network changes forward by two months in view of the economic climate. The service between Vlaardingen and Felixstowe will be reduced from four to three ves...
  • Hapag-Lloyd re-launches website
    Hapag-Lloyd has completely revamped its website, giving it a new layout and more user-friendly and improved additional functions. One new tool is particularly useful. It displays H...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Cremers: "Make officers' salaries and maintenance less-market dependent!"
  • LNG market "changing"
  • Downturn hits Camillo Eitzen ship values
  • AXA's marine business grows
  • Felixstowe and Teesport feeder service

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Marad sets deadline for shipyard grant applications
  • Chinese warship thwarts pirate attack
  • Jordan to build patrol craft?

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Boeing employees among dead from plane crash in Amsterdam
  • New NOAA study looks at pollution from commercial ships
  • Maritime academy vessel honored for rescue mission
  • Steel imports into US up during month of January
  • US rail freight traffic down again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Containership lay-ups set to triple in 2010
    CLAUS-Peter Offen expects massive lay-ups of boxships in the next three years.
  • Idle boxship capacity at all-time high and rising
  • Banks blasted on credit policies
    LLOYD'S List poll shows banks could do more to assist shipping companies in the credit crisis.
  • KG offshoot woos Hong Kong and China
    HONG Kong and China-based shipowners are being targeted by German Ocean Invest.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Box sector hopes seen fading
    CONTAINER shipowners and investors might have to wait until 2012 for charter rates and ship values to revive, according to Hamburg shipowner Claus-Peter Offen
  • FFA clearing trend accelerates
    FORWARD Freight Agreement activity is down and will continue to shift towards cleared trades, according to a panel at yesterday's Connecticut Maritime Association luncheon
  • Red cards aplenty in port bust
    SPANISH national police said today officers have arrested 11 men ' including three football players and two former FIFA officials ' in the smuggling of 600 kilos of cocaine through the southern port of Algeciras
  • TUI sweetens Hapag deal
    GERMANY'S TUI will increase its holding in the consortium that has agreed to buy its Hapag-Lloyd box group to 43%, from the originally proposed 33.3%
  • Napolitano doubts 100% box scanning
    HOMELAND Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has admitted to Congress that the 2012 deadline for all US-bound boxes to be scanned probably cannot be met
  • Ulstein posts decade's top profits
    NORWAY'S Ulstein posted its best profits for a decade, far exceeding expectations despite the economic times, the company said today
  • RBS sees tight shipping loan future
    ROYAL Bank of Scotland's chief of maritime lending predicted today that RBS will hardly be the only struggling bank to throw many shipping loans over the side

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • More container ships to be laid-up as charter rates reach new lows
    Charter owners preparing to lay up scores of vessels for extended periods; total of 1.1M TEUs, 392 ships out of work
  • Keller named executive VP of NYK Group Americas
  • DOT ups budget by $2B
  • US rail volume plunges
  • Airfreight slide deepens
  • US completes port security program in Japan
  • China to upgrade logistics
  • Nehru inland fee approved
  • UPS: Trade a key solution
  • Hapag-Lloyd sale salvaged
  • Scan-all unlikely by 2012

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Yes; it really is good time to be in liner sales
    Sales and marketing teams at ocean carrier's offices around the world have no doubt been frustrated by the, short-notice, radical rationalisation and capacity cuts implemented in the past few months by their management. After all, it is not the most pleasant of duties to explain to your key-account loyal customer that the shipping line you have sung the praises of for many years, has decided to withdraw a service; and from next week!
  • PD Ports feeds the north
  • US GDP revised to a 6.2% drop in Q4 08
  • Boxship rates still in decline
  • Business good but sell-offs take their Toll
  • Tropical Shipping hit by costs

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Vale grabs capes
    Roger Agnelli-led miner Vale said to have snapped up three capesize bulkers, including a VLOC, in deals worth $55m.
  • Venture sold
    Thoresen Thai offloads second elderly bulker in as many weeks, with ship sold to joint venture.
  • Supras set back
    Asian owner delays 57,000-dwt trio at Cosco Zhoushan in latest blow to its orderbook.
  • Order to change?
    Camillo Eitzen is in negotiations to modify order for six units after demand plummets for semi-refrigerated LPG carriers.
  • New boss at L&S
    Lorentzen and Stemoco hires former Frontline director Jon Chr Syvertsen to replace managing director Finn Engelsen
  • Bergen optimistic
    Bergen Group says it has a promising outlook for 2009 despite fall in profits in the fourth quarter.
  • Seacor stacks
    US owner Seacor Holdings responds to reduction in Gulf of Mexico offshore activity by cold-stacking 15 vessels.
  • Tanker trio collide
    Teekay, BW Shipping and Montanari tankers involved in three-way smash in Southampton.
  • Ro-ro woe ahead
    Norway's Eidsiva says ro-ro outlook "not encouraging" but delivers strong profit and promise of more.
  • LNG loss widens
    Houston terminal developer Cheniere Energy reports larger-than-expected losses but says it has liquidity for the next several years.
  • Ulstein shines
    Norwegian shipbuilder and designer posts best annual figures in nearly a decade.
  • Costly for Jutha
    Thai general cargoship owner sees annual earnings dip as costs rise.
  • Out of the red
    Heavy lift owner Dockwise has completed a big profit turnaround in 2008, erasing the previous year's $76m deficit.
  • Not helpful
    Natural recovery of the dry-cargo market to be delayed by state recovery packages, Camillo Eitzen says.
  • Tax relief
    Environmental payback lifts Solstad out of the red for the fourth quarter after dollar damaged pre-tax figures.
  • Owner needed
    Latvia wants to relaunch ferry run to Estonia's Saaremaa island, but has not named an operator.
  • It's quotes time
    The heat is on at Golden Ocean which is in the soup and Adam Polemis is given a dressing-down in court.
  • Swap flop
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG pushed to annual loss by interest rate swap losses, but operating profit holding up.
  • Axel not satisfied
    CECO slumps to heavy fourth quarter loss following $241.4m provision for falling fleet value.
  • Filipino fund
    Philippines government to provide emergency cash payments to crew facing wage delays in downturn.
  • ITC up
    Frontline-owned VLCC and suezmax company increases annual profit as loan payments fall.
  • Dollar bites Dof
    Heavy unrealised currency losses keep Mons Aase-led shipowner in the red for the fourth quarter.
  • Decline Dekk'd
    Cancelled newbuildings and a predicted spike in E&P spending will prevent decline in the offshore market, says ER Offshore boss.
  • Naming the day
    Szczecin and Gdansk shipyards to be auctioned off on 9 and 16 March as Polish government seeks to pay back illegal aid.
  • Wait over
    Maltese crewman declared dead ' 32 years after ferry sank in Mediterranean.
  • Eidesvik in red
    Jan Fredrik Meling-led offshore owner posts larger fourth-quarter loss on financial instruments.
  • Vessel holed
    Oil spill reported in Japan after two cargoships clash off Sakaide.
  • Done deal
    TUI finally ties up Hapag-Lloyd sale as it agrees to keep bigger stake in container line, provide credit worth up to EUR 1bn.
  • Roll-on, roll-over
    Fredericia Shipping's ro-ro service between Denmark and Norway scrapped after six sailings.
  • Chemoil slides
    Singapore-based bunker supplier sees lower sales volumes and higher costs in fourth quarter.
  • Courage curtailed
    Singapore-listed operator of elderly bulkers succumbs to low rates and poor utilisation in fourth quarter.
  • POT profits up
    Tauranga, New Zealand's largest port, reports interim profits up 10% helped by increased cargo volumes.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Africa's largest carrier expecting tough year
  • UPS chief rallies support for global trade
  • Fuel tax fix floated to fund infrastructure
  • Schneider 2008 revenue up and no losses
  • House proposes road funds for S.C. logistics hub
  • U.S. 4th quarter GDP tumbles 6.2%
  • U.S. lamb exports set record in 2008
  • Food aid groups praise Obama's pledge
  • FMC seeks comments on "split deliveries"
  • Longview buoyed by wind energy exports
  • Hyundai receives two giant cranes in Tacoma
  • Boston gets grant to "cold iron" fishing boats

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Bourbon needs thousand of seafarers
    Bourbon Offshore is growing rapidly and is determined to keep on growing. The company has a EUR 1.7 billion newbuilding program comprising of 150 vessels and boats. Deputy CEO
  • Europeans and Chinese assists each other in piracy waters
    The Italian-owned 72,700-DWT product tanker Lia, built 2008, was attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday this week. The vessel sent a distress signal and
  • Vesborg to sail on Spodsbjerg-Taars
    Nordic Ferry Services A/S will re-introduce the ferry Vesborg on the Spodsbjerg-Taars service from the beginning of the summer season. Presently Vesborg is sailing on the Sams'
  • Best result ever at Fredericia Skibsværft
    Fredericia Skibsværft A/S reports an all-time-high profit of DKK 61.5 million for the fiscal year 2007/08. The turnover increased from the previous year by some
  • Tough times for Fredriksen companies
    Almost every other day, a new sombre report from a John Fredriksen-controlled company is released. Seadrill reports a USD 739 million loss for Q4 2008, against a USD 223
  • Collapse in the container market
    UK's Drewry warns that container lines may face a USD 68 billion cut in their global revenues this year. According to Lloyd's List, this represents almost a third of the
  • Wilson vessels to the lay-up sites
    The Norwegian giant in the small bulker segments, Bergen-based Wilson Group, will reduce its capacity. In its 2008 annual report, the company says it expects that a lower contract

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
  • Americas: Bunker prices still firming to end week
    Markets still adjusted to sharp gains for crude oil during the week.
  • Europe: Bunker prices end the week strong
    Piraeus prices for 380 cst material climb by more than $22.
  • Maersk Line reports 'clean fuel' milestone
    Shipping line says cleaner fuels have been used in 1,000 vessel calls on North America's West Coast.
  • Wilhelmsen takes full ownership of bunkering arm
    Acquires remaining 40% stake in Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels.
  • Cruise line causing losses for shareholder
    Company 'expected to face a challenging environment, despite lower bunker fuel' going forward.
  • Bunker fuel spilled during loading
    200 cubic metres of product was leaked during Novorossiysk operation.
  • Bunker line at Darwin to close for a day
  • Asia: Mixed end to week for bunker prices
    Singapore prices slipping despite gains for fuel oil cargoes.
  • 'Loading hoses' damaged in UK collision
    Terminal's spill response vessels 'quickly deployed' after aviation fuel leak.
  • Arrested ships to be released after paying $140 fine
    Malaysian authorities clamp down on ships breaking bunkering regulations.
  • Environmental concerns make shipping a 'big risk', BP says
    Oil major is 'constantly' trying to find strategies for environmental shipping.
  • WFS sees record operating profit in marine segment
    Posts strong profit increase for Q4 and full year of 2008.
  • BW and Teekay tankers in collision
    Oil spilled at UK port of Southampton, investigations underway.
  • Fujairah bunker sales show sharp increase
    2008 bunker volumes in UAE hub comfortably outstrip Rotterdam.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
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%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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