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October 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirates resume attacks on Somali coast
    Pirates have resumed their daring attacks on shipping vessels after weather off the Somali coast improved, a maritime official said on Wednesday, but warships in the area and precautions taken by mariners themselves have helped thwart the attempted hijackings.
  • TNT offers Storapart service in Asia
    SINGAPORE is one of more than 100 locations in South-east Asia that TNT is using to launch its new Storapart service for the service logistics sector in the region.

Sched Netweb site
  • Idle container fleet rises to record 1.3 million TEU
  • HK's Modern Terminals looks to major Lianyungang port investment
  • Yangshan terminals August box volume narrows to 0.6pc slip
  • US bill to indemnify seamen who kill-pirates, ban toxic hull paint
  • US software firms join Beijing to develop smart boxes
  • Ten FEU of cars missing at Ghana's Tema port in customs cheat
  • New EU industrial orders increase 1.6pc in July
  • US August truck volumes up 2.1pc in August from July
  • August air cargo loss narrows to 9.6pc from 11.3pc: IATA
  • DHL upgrades Atlantic service with more fuel-efficient 767s
  • Coyne Airways names Air Proxy as GSA for Baltic States

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
  • Hagen Seidel parting from TFG Transfracht
    Hagen Seidel, director of TFG Transfracht, will leave the company by mutual agreement and return to the DB Group. Seidel had previously held a management position with Railion...
  • Emirates pushes up air cargo volumes in Nice
    France's Nice airport, which for years has seen no cargo worth mentioning, has undergone a change. 6,872 t of air freight were handled there in the H1/2009, 37.5% more than in the ...
  • Langh Ship Cargo Solutions presents new steel transportation units in Rotterdam
    Linda Langh, partner and member of the board at Langh Ship, gave a lecture on new steel transportation units at the Steel Logistics Conference organised by Metal Bulletin on 2...
  • Tenth Gottwald floating crane on the Mississippi
    Associated Terminals LLC (AT), operating on the Mississippi River in Louisiana FL (USA), has ordered another Generation 5, G HPK 6400 B floating crane, a variant of model...
  • Unifeeder opens own branch in St Petersburg
    Denmark-based Unifeeder announced the opening of a new branch office in St Petersburg (Russia) on 1 October. The branch has been established in accordance with Unife...
  • Conflict between Olympic and Aegean
    The Greek transport ministry reported that the old Olympic Airlines will continue to operate its loss-making inland routes until the end of November, with state support. The underl...
  • Finnair daily to Delhi
    Finnair increased its flights to Delhi (India) to a daily frequency on 25 September. The flight time is a mere 6 hours and 30 minutes, thanks to Helsinki's excellent geog...
  • FedEx receives first B777F
    Despite threatening to cancel its Boeing B777 Freighter orders earlier this year, FedEx Express has unveiled its first B777F and confirmed plans to add another fourteen to its flee...
  • Singapore Airlines launches round-the-world freighter service
    Singapore Airlines has started a round-the-world B747-400 freighter service which operates from Singapore to Atlanta GA (USA), Europe and the Middle East before returning...
  • ABC helps showcase Russia's first sports cars
    Russia's first sports cars were showcased at the 63rd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt after being delivered to Germany onboard one of AirBridgeCargo Airlines' Boeing B7...
  • No mega trucks in France for the time being
    The French government does not intend to permit oversized Gigaliners on the country's roads, according to transport state secretary Dominique Bussereau. "This topic is truly not on...
  • Swiss WorldCargo to market freight for Edelweiss
    Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines AG, will add seven further intercontinental destinations to its 2009/2010 winter timetable, thanks t...
  • Olympic Airlines terminates all flights
    The Greek carrier Olympic Airlines terminated all flight operations at 23.59 on 28 September. A new era is set to begin on 1 October when Olympic Airlines will...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • IBF defers pay decisions
  • US warning on piracy
  • Polembros to pay $2.8m in Theotokos case
  • Danaos makes it 42

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Kvichak Marine wins export order
  • Bender bankruptcy auction in works
  • Tom Crowley honored by NDTA
  • Swiftships wins another Iraq contract
  • Polembros ships barred from U.S. waters

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Foss uses new river route to deliver turbine to Canada
  • Inspection forces closure of The Dalles navigation lock
  • Panama Canal Authority extends cost reduction program
  • Some Nickelsville residents refuse to leave Port of Seattle site
  • Tsakos inks time charters for pair of suexmax tankers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Fredriksen linked to Containership Company
    NORWEGIAN shipping magnate linked to new box line set up by former Maersk and CMA CGM senior executive Franck Kayser.
  • Sovcomflot legal battle opens
    $1bn claim against former managers and business partners commences at London's High Court
  • Judge overrules Seacor objection to US Shipping
    RULING comes as unsecured creditors withdraws their objection to pre-packaged reorganisation.
  • Bottiglieri ship scrapping plan panned
    OWNERS say 'let them go bankrupt'.
  • FFAs are destroyed, says Bottiglieri
    BUT Baltic Exchange chief is quick to respond, saying they are thriving.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Bankruptcy plan approved
    THE Chapter 11 restructuring plan of US Shipping Partners was confirmed today by New York's bankruptcy court, marking the crucial final step in the process
  • Oceania extends newbuild option
    OCEANIA Cruises and Fincantieri today agreed to extend the option for a third newbuild for 12 months
  • Panama Canal extends relief
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority agreed today to continue its temporary price-reduction programme
  • Swapping Danes for foreigners
    MAERSK Line told Fairplay today it will replace 170 Danish seafarers with foreigners to save money

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Shipping Index Advances to 2009 High
  • LA, Long Beach Win EPA Grants
  • House OKs Funds for Charleston Dredging
  • Agriculture Inspection Fees Increase
  • Weather Dampens Carloads for Major Railroads
  • Port Manatee Gets $1 Million Stimulus Grant
  • RailAmerica Offers Minority Slice to Public
  • FedEx Trade Networks Names President, CEO
  • French Rail to Boost Market Share with Intermodal
  • Panama Canal Extends Discounts
  • Key Manufacturing Index Retreats
  • Federal Grant Aids Alaska DOT
  • Senate Signs On to Highway Funding Extension
  • SCI Delays Fleet Expansion
  • Former Marad Chief Urges Improved Transport System
  • Maersk to Replace Danish Deck Officers
  • Bundestag to Vote Thursday on Hapag-Lloyd Aid
  • Rickmers, Japan's ECL Expand Cooperation

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • US and UK Q2 economies revised upwards
  • Danaos receives 42nd
  • Long beach clean trucks ahead of schedule
  • US Navy warns of a resumption of piracy attacks
  • Reefer equipment shortages loom

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Oceania extends
    US cruiseship owner bags year extension of option to build a third vessel at Fincantieri.
  • Vale pays $460m
    Brazilian miner said to be throwing down $115m each for four 400,000-dwt VLOC's at Daewoo.
  • Plan confirmed
    With approval in the bag, US Shipping Partners set to emerge from bankruptcy within 10 to 20 days.
  • Modec's low bid
    Joint bid between Japanese outfit and Brazil's Schahin is in pole position for two-FPSO Petrobras tender.
  • Russians arrive
    Dmitry Skarga heads list of Russians to appear at London's High Court as Sovcomflot case kicks off.
  • Unbelievable!
    Court told that corrupt deals led to Russian ships being chartered to Yuri Nikitin companies at uniquely favourable rates.
  • Holiday hassle
    Sovcomflot under pressure as major evidence against Dmitry Skarga alleges he took vacations as a gift.
  • CECO waived too
    Peter Knudsen-led Camillo Eitzen pens new deal with its banks and hopes to defend its controlling position at Eitzen Chemical.
  • Nord LB waives
    George Economou's DryShips scores waiver from German bank on $116m worth of debt.
  • Banks back Eitzen
    Norwegian owner's lenders waive repayments and covenants on loans of over $700m for more than three years.
  • LA green light
    Los Angeles harbour commission approves $1.2bn waterfront project with new cruiseship terminal.
  • Cape hat-trick
    Nasdaq-listed OceanFreight buys third capesize bulker from CMB in four months.
  • Largesse shower
    Sovcomflot accuses Yuri Nikitin of showering its former chief Dmitry Skarga (pictured) with largesse as $800m corruption trial gets underway in London.
  • Frozen out
    Unions demand for pay increase rejected at industry wage negotiations.
  • It's war!
    Richard Branson and Idan Ofer's Carbon War Room group launches campaign to transform shipping industry's green profile.
  • Nasco buys trio
    Chinese owner grabs supramax resales at compatriot shipbuilder in $80m swoop, brokers say.
  • ABG cash bid
    Indian shipyard seeks investor backing to raise borrowing limit in pursuit of Great Offshore.
  • Dock damages
    American Steamship sues harbour company over grounding of laker that hit submerged concrete debris.
  • Slim pickings
    Crisis looms as Croatia receives only two offers for two of the five shipyards up for grabs in privatisation.
  • Cosco cashes in
    Chinese giant raising $38m from disposal of stake in asset management venture with ICBC and Credit Suisse.
  • Statoil slide
    Norwegian energy firm keeps hold of two Eidesvik Offshore PSVs at reduced rates.
  • Truck trouble
    Stena Line and haulier rapped over accident that saw tanker trailer crash through ferry's stern door off UK.
  • Jutha offloads
    Thai shipowner disposes of elderly general cargo vessel as it takes delivery of new ship from Japan.
  • Paying Peter
    Genmar chairman Peter Georgiopoulos pockets $15m of fee owed following merger with Arlington Tankers.
  • Bogged down
    Veteran domestic asphalt carrier Bogtind runs aground off Norway.
  • Royal rumble
    Royal Caribbean and Carnival ships damaged after strong wind causes smash up in Mexican port.
  • Second sting
    Korean yards crash again as fears of CMA CGM cull spread throughout the sector.
  • Rickmers tie-up
    German heavylift vessel operator expands transpacific co-operation with Eastern Car Liner.
  • Green gas plan
    Terminal company Vopak to study feasilibity of CO2 storage hub in Netherlands.
  • SeaMetric cancels
    Giant marine heavy lift system in disarray after plug is pulled on newbuilding work in China.
  • Lessors let off
    Rickmers Maritime, Danaos and Global Ship Lease appear unaffected by CMA CGM woes.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Lawmakers say "not so fast" on Hapag-Lloyd aid
  • Rickmers, ECL expand transpacific cooperation
  • Ship manager fined, barred from U.S. ports
  • Baer to head New York area airports
  • Study shows support for "green taxes" on vehicles
  • Weber offers Consolidated Express Service
  • Steelworkers approve contract with Canadian Pacific
  • U.S. GDP update shows 2Q improvement
  • GAO: U.S. struggles to crack Burmese gem trade
  • Purolator USA names Siar as DFW Branch Manager
  • Delen named new FIATA president
  • Shipco opens office in Dalian, China
  • ILA, employers negotiate contract extension
  • SoCal terminals to use PierPASS to meet CARB mandate
  • Los Angeles extends antipollution program

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Seafarer wages frozen until next year
    At its meeting in Manila, the International Bargaining Forum, IBF, has reached an agreement to freeze salaries until sometime next year. The reasons are the current difficult economic situation and
  • Leaking ballast water expensive in USA
    Greek shipowner Polembros has been banned from American ports for three years, fined USD 2.7 million and ordered to pay a USD 100,000 contribution to invasive marine species research

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Quarterly bunker prices up over 20%
    Firmer fundamentals keep bunker values relatively higher compared to crude.
  • Strong gains for bunker prices
    Prices moving higher despite losses of more than $1 on the NYMEX.
  • Regional hub sees prices firm
    Average demand in the UAE hub.
  • California clarifies low-sulphur safety exemption
    Warns owners that repeatedly invoking exemption will not be tolerated.
  • New bunker tanker in operation
    Shell New Zealand will be able to start supplying 380 cSt product.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Enquiries at key Asian ports were low.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at nine-week low
    Stocks of middle distillates fall too.
  • Bomin appoints regional credit manager
  • Greek company's ships banned from US waters
    Pleaded guilty to several pollution charges.
  • Singapore mulls storage options
    Developer can either build floating oil storage or reclaim more land.
  • Lower bunker prices drive down fuel surcharges
    Matson to lower its bunker fuel surcharges on Sunday.
  • Profit halved for bunker tanker owner
    Marine fuel sales fall 77%, but company says higher crewing costs to blame for profit dip.
  • Aramco, BP sell fuel oil cargoes
    Supplies in Asia expected to remain tight until the end of the year.
  • ECA implications for fuel supply chain
    Refiners still 'uncertain' about how much low-sulphur fuel will be needed, Sustainable Shipping conference hears.

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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
- geographical areas
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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