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February 3, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo's Q4 profit jumps fivefold
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's third-largest shipyard, said fourth-quarter profit jumped more than fivefold to a record after building more vessels at higher prices.
  • Mitsui OSK rises after Baltic index gains
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, operator of Japan's largest fleet of iron-ore ships, rose on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the Baltic index of prices for shipping commodities rose for a ninth day.
  • 2009 a year of hard work, says D'Amico
    D'Amico International Shipping SA, the oil tanker company whose clients include Exxon Mobil Corp and BP plc, sees a 'challenging' 2009 and may make acquisitions as asset prices fall, chief executive officer Marco Fiori said.
  • DHL launches real-time tracking in Asia-Pacific03/02/09
  • Pirates may release 'Faina' soon
  • Taxes for Taiwan lines axed
  • Wreck of British warship discovered

Sched Netweb site
  • French president steadfast despite 24-hour transport strike
  • PSA receives US$1.1 billion syndicated loan from 5 banks
  • Legal costs from price-fixing bring Horizon US$18 million loss
  • MOL shrinks earlier FY2008 earnings forecast
  • Tanzanian president sends trucks to shift uncollected boxes
  • Punta Colonet delayed as congestion becomes a memory
  • Lagos docks clog more as decongestion taskforce starts work
  • Website makes case for, battles myths against bigger trucks
  • Philippine Ports and Shipper Exhibition in Manila Feb 12
  • Continental posts 2008 net loss of US$585 million
  • Hactl power outage drill an exercise in risk mitigation
  • Lufthansa Cargo to cut hours of work as demand slackens

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line, MSC & CMA CGM skip Suez eastbound to slow steam around Cape
  • EU move to expedite cargo ship clearance to revive trade
  • Shipping firms threatening to slap surcharge on Mombasa port over long delays
  • Japanese Navy on standby for deployment to Somalia
  • Zhanjiang port's 2008 cargo volume exceeds 100 m tonnes
  • Lianyungang port box volumes surpass 3 m TEUs
  • AEMTC joins hands with Germanischer Lloyd Academy for advanced maritime courses
  • Arshiya posts excellent Q3 results
  • Panamax rates post record rise on iron ore demand
  • SCI may initiate regular service to Port of Koper
  • Port of Charleston geared to play larger role in ex-im trade with India
  • ABGKCT well-positioned for regular coastal feedering
  • Air cargo volumes plummet by steep 23 pc in Dec.
  • Eols invited for setting up logistics parks along rail freight corridor
  • Arshiya Rail Infrastructure commences Phase 1 of railway operations
  • Core sector growth slips to 2.3 pc in December '08
  • 3rd stimulus package for economy ruled out
  • Slowdown impacts fiscal deficit
  • Fiscal relief for exporters ruled out
  • Core industries register marginal growth in Dec.
  • 10 lakh rendered jobless in export sector
  • In abandoned SEZ plot...
  • S. S. N. Moorthy takes charge as CBDT chief
  • Call to include India & China in G-8

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
  • SAS and Finnair to merge?
    SAS and Finnair, the two largest North European airlines, are apparently considering a merger. The Danish business paper "Börsen" has reported that, in the light of a looming takeo...
  • Spanair now sold
    The sale of the ailing Spanish airline Spanair has now been completed. A consortium that includes Catalonia's regional government, the city of Barcelona and several private investo...
  • Paul Günther AG leases out cool trailers
    Hamburg-based German leasing company Paul Günther AG recently began leasing air conditioned trailers to logistics companies. The specialist has ordered 90 state-of-the-art vehicles...
  • Easyrail launches Germany-Austria blocktrains
    The Austrian container operator Easyrail started a regular blocktrain for maritime consignments from Hamburg and Bremerhaven (both Germany) to Vienna and Enns (both Austria) in Jan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • UK union in "British jobs" protest
  • London Greek owners slam Mangouras appeal ruling
  • Odfjell charters Saudi trio
  • Golar LNG FSRU in service

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Donjon wins $32 million channel deepening contract
  • WSF rolls out new draft long range plan
  • AWO sues to block state VGP regulations
  • Pirates seek $6 million for return of LPG tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Seattle Port Commissioners name new cruise terminal
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking committee members
  • Coast Guard wants help to stop navigation aid vandals
  • Washington Ferries Division releases draft Long-Range Plan
  • Evergreen taps Pratt & Whitney for aircraft maintenance agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Shipowners press for UK light dues public inquiry
    BRITISH and foreign shipowners are complaining as they mount a fresh attack on light dues that are about to be increased
  • Due for renewal: Trinity House to increase fees
  • Nordic Tankers board declare company 'bankrupt'
    BOARD of directors and top management resign ahead of shareholders meet aimed at ousting them
  • Boskalis raises stake in Smit
    MOVE fuels speculation that it could make another offer for the Rotterdam salvage, terminals and towage group

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Record sentence for Sea Star exec
    FORMER Sea Star senior VP Peter Baci was sentenced Friday to four years in prison for his role in the Jones Act collusion conspiracy
  • Panama won't relent on tolls
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority will press ahead with toll increases despite an urgent plea by shipping groups
  • Nordic Tankers 'bankrupt'
    NORDIC Tankers says it is technically bankrupt and that its board and two senior executives have resigned following a disagreement with Scandinavian banking group Nordea
  • India-Europe box rates plummet
    FREIGHT rates for shipping containers from Indian ports to Europe have fallen by as much as 50% in the last month, industry sources said today
  • Tinto selloff to impact shipping
    RIO TINTO'S decision to sell South American assets in Brazil and Argentina could have an impact on the region's maritime players

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CPSC delays parts of import safety rules
    Consumer Product Safety Commission will delay for one year certain lab testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
  • Blizzard snarls UK transport
  • Eurogate tops 14M TEUs
  • Pricing drags Hub profit
  • Canadian National ties up buy of Chicago rail lines
  • Profits collapse at Yusen
  • NYKCool CEO steps down
  • Boskalis ups Smit stake
  • Ex-Sea Star executive claims he acted under orders
  • Pirates hijack gas carrier
  • Net gain for Blue Dart

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CN closes Chicago railway deal
  • Eurogate hits 14 million but looks for cost savings to fight downturn
  • West Aus derailment cuts east-west intermodal link
  • UK transport snowed-in
  • CSX Corp reports Q4 08 progress

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CEO's pay slips
    Carnival Corp boss Micky Arison sees his pay fall by 14.7% in 2008, when he made just $8.5m.
  • Products strength
    Torm USA boss says company looking to expand pools as products tankers stay relatively strong.
  • Kjaerulff at helm
    Former Torm chief bids to put Nordic Tankers back on course as activist shareholders sweep EGM slate.
  • K-Sea sees fall
    US tank-barge player blames insurance cash call and fuel write-down for drop in fourth-quarter profits.
  • Strike shuts port
    A strike by fishing industry workers closes Argentina's Bahia Blanca port.
  • TB gears for loss
    Trailer Bridge expects a wider loss in the fourth quarter as southbound volume pushes revenue downward.
  • Nordic is liquid
    New chairman of Nordic Tankers rejects claim that company is insolvent and lack funds to pay salaries.
  • OCNF equity play
    OceanFreight preps $148m share sale in equity line of credit to pay down debt.
  • Exec gets 4 years
    Former Sea Star Line executive is first to be sentenced in criminal antitrust case targeting liner operators.
  • Box blues
    Indonesia's largest container terminal, JICT, expects volumes to drop 30% this year.
  • Nordic bankrupt?
    Battle for future of Danish tanker company takes further extraordinary turn as Steen Bryde resigns ahead of general meeting.
  • Sartor sells PSV
    Norwegian shipowner offloads supply vessel to Nor Offshore for an undisclosed fee.
  • Wind drag
    UK accident report reveals Swedish tanker drifted for another hour and a half after dragging its anchor and grounding on shoal.
  • Spirit smash
    Cruise vessel hits fire boat on Potomac River in Washington DC.
  • China on top
    Profits up across Chinese shipbuilders with share of newbuilding numbers hitting 38%.
  • Armada opens fire
    Charterer uses legal procedure that helped cause its own troubles against Bhatia coal shipping concern.
  • Stray PSV sold
    Saevik family picks up Havyard Solstrand PSV newbuilding from Norwegian bank.
  • Lituya re-floated
    Alaskan state ferry freed after breaking free of moorings and ending up perched on rocks.
  • Cuban crisis
    Carnival cruiseship makes three-hour detour to rescue nine Cuban refugees from deflating raft.
  • Arms ship held
    Cyprus holds Russian weapons vessel headed from Iran to Syria "as a gesture to the US".
  • Odfjell hires six
    Terje Storeng-led owner picks up tanker sextet from National Chemical Carriers as Saudi owner makes pool exit.
  • Forecast fading
    Japanese bulker owner Shinwa Naiko expecting less annual profit as nine-month numbers drop.
  • Piraeus rumpus
    Injuries and arrests at Greece's main port as angry Cretan farmers clash with riot police.
  • Croat coke collar
    Croatian crewman held after 200kg of cocaine found on Liberian-flagged cargoship in South Africa.
  • Boom!
    Japanese bulker bashed by collapsed boom at Richards Bay in South Africa, damaging hatch cover.
  • Garware grows
    Demand for offshore units despite oil price drop sees profit soar at India's Garware Offshore.
  • Zim out
    Israeli container line withdraws from group aiming to develop new $330m terminal at Ennore in India.
  • LPG crew safe
    A $6m ransom demanded but 13 crew safe on hijacked German ship which reaches Somali coast.
  • Shreyas shrinks
    Indian feeder and logistics player sees nine-month earnings dwindle, partly due to loss on sale of boxship.
  • Demolished
    Bulker owners have consigned 10 more vessels to the breakers' beaches in the last week.
  • 'Challenge ahead'
    Dubai-based tanker player Gulf Navigation bracing for "very challenging year" as fourth quarter profit slumps.
  • Bharati builds net
    Third-quarter net profit up at Indian builder Bharati Shipyard but costs erode higher sales.
  • IHI crashes
    Japanese shipbuilder plunges into the red during nine months to 31 December.
  • Rowan cuts back
    US-listed drilling company cancels one domestic rig newbuilding deal and suspends two others.
  • RCL slumps
    Share price continues freefall after poor results, while Moody lowers Royal Caribbean's rating.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • CTSA raising bunker charge
  • AXS-Alphaliner: East/west box trades down 15%
  • FMC stops clock on TSA capacity discussions
  • Dec. air freight suffers unprecedented drop
  • YRC says losses reflect recession
  • Hub reports lower 4th quarter earnings
  • Maryland to increase truck tolls
  • COOL hard facts
  • Wash. cities weigh warehouse dock door tax
  • cargo-partner opens Vizag office
  • IKEA vet DeMarino joins Encompass
  • Long Beach vows port improvements
  • Battles interim head of Port of Houston
  • Seattle port warns staff of possible cuts

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Falling volumes for Scandlines in 2008
    Scandlines reports, for the first time, decreasing volumes on their nine services in the Baltic area. A combination of higher bunker prices and the financial downturn in general lies behind
  • Just two shipping shares left on the Stockholm Exchange
    27 February is the last day for trading of the Broström share on the Stockholm Exchange. After that date, there will be only two shipping shares trading on the Stockholm
  • Steen Bryde leaves with harsh attack on Nordea Bank
    The management and board of directors in Nordic Tankers A/S left their positions on early Monday, shortly before the extra ordinary general assembly. The company has for some weeks
  • Italy to send a frigate to Somalia
    The Italian Government announces that it will send a frigate and a crew of 114 to Somalia, to be deployed in the EU anti-piracy operation Atalanta, reports Lloyd's List
  • Sweden will not prosecute pirates
    According to a government bill, pirates detained by the Swedish navy will not be put on trial in Sweden. The Swedish navy will join the EU anti-piracy operation Atalanta
  • IMO in new pirate measures
    17 States from the Western Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea areas, convened by IMO, have adopted a new Code of Conduct targeting the flourishing piracy of Somalia
  • Four years in prison for antitrust conspiracy
    Peter Baci, former high-level shipping executive in a non-named shipping company has been sentenced to four years imprisonment and a criminal fine of USD 20,000 for his role
  • French aircraft carrier recycled in UK
    The French aircraft carrier Le Clemenceau will be recycled in the UK after having being turned away from docks in India, Turkey and Greece because of all toxic materials on
  • Pirates hit German LPG carrier
    German LPG-carrier Longchamp, 4, 316 DWT, has been hi-jacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden although the vessel had a naval escort. The vessel's 13 crew members

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
  • Caribbean Fuels expands regional service
    Offshore and in-port deliveries can be arranged.
  • Markets soften in northern Europe
    Warnings of cuts in Baltic fuel oil exports.
  • Court overturns Gazpromneft's 'billion ruble fine'
    But Russia's Antimonopoly Service says it will seek to have the fine re-imposed.
  • Shipping companies slash income forecasts
    Shipping industry 'headed into a down cycle the likes of which we've never seen'.
  • New bunker vessel comes on-stream in Istanbul
    CYE Petrol's bunker barge is the largest in the Turkish port.
  • Bunker team changes at Oldendorff
  • Bunkers down in key Asian ports
    Prices fell despite tightening avails at most ports.
  • Supplier resumes bunker operations in Hamburg
    Growing demand for low sulphur fuels brings player back.
  • 380 cst supplies to resume in Manila
    The product has been unavailable since November.
  • Singapore traders anticipate shortages from mid-February
    Supplies could tighten on increased demand from China.
  • Qatar deepens oil output cuts
    March contracted volumes to Asian customers will shrink by 15%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
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