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November 3, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates attack Norwegian warship
    A Norwegian warship inspecting fishing boats off the coast of Somalia for suspected pirate activity was caught in heavy gunfire in the early hours of Sunday, a European Union naval commander said.
  • Evergreen posts 4th straight quarterly loss
    Evergreen Marine Corp, Asia's biggest container-shipping line, posted a fourth consecutive quarterly loss as slumping world trade and overcapacity cut freight rates.
  • Hyundai gets US$1.4b contract from Daewoo
    Daewoo International Corp, which is leading a group developing a natural gas field off Myanmar's coast, awarded a US$1.4 billion contract to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co to build facilities.
  • 'USS New York' gets welcome
  • Body of water off Pacific NW gets new name

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping restores Transatlantic rates
  • Fesco receives US$51 million government loan guarantees
  • Sino-US trade produce accords, easing pork and windfarm imports
  • US quarterly GDP up 3.5pc in September, first increase since Q2 2008
  • Hamburg Sud boosts calls at ICTSI's Syrian terminal
  • TNT opens the Penang International Gateway in Malaysia
  • DHL commences weekly Hong Kong-Paranagua LCL service
  • Matson profit drops 23pc in third quarter to US$24.2 million
  • K+N to provide Valeo Service European milk run pickups from suppliers
  • British Airways fined US$4.1 million for air cargo price-fixing
  • FedEx Trade Networks opens 10 new offices, plus one rep. office in Asia
  • Continental flies from Houston to Frankfurt, Washington, Edmonton
  • Australia to allow air cargo security inspection earlier in supply chain

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EVERGREEN LINE & CSAV NORASIA to exchange slots in Far East-Mediterranean-Black Sea
  • MAERSK LINE extends Asia-Europe AE10 service directly to Gdansk
  • OOCL to raise transatlantic freight rates
  • ...brings dedicated feeder service to Umm Qasr
  • ...increases Europe-Asia rate $ 100/TEU from November 1
  • ...in pact with South Carolina State Ports Authority
  • Senior management appointments
  • DP World Jeddah takes 15 super-super post-Panamax cranes
  • Chinese APM TERMINALS beats safety records company-wide
  • ...announces Board changes
  • GAC Shipping's agency network widens to Bangladesh
  • NYK Line's competence management system first in Asia to be certified
  • Hanjin shareholders approve bifurcation
  • APL launches third intra-Asia route to Vietnam
  • MSC hikes Asia-Europe rate by $ 200/TEU from Dec. 15
  • CMA CGM hikes northbound Atlantic rate by $ 200/TEU
  • Changes in cabotage law seen imperative to encourage coastal shipping
  • Shipping industry keeps fingers crossed as Copenhagen Protocol date nears
  • SCI announces ISE service rate hike
  • SCI pays final 2008-09 dividend to govt
  • Outstanding Partner in Supply Chain Excellence award conferred on DAMCO
  • New trade treaty with Nepal to cut taxes on exports
  • More sugar may be imported duty-free
  • Egypt offers India industrial zone along Suez Canal
  • Poland offers coal mining expertise
  • US asks India to slash tariffs on industrial goods
  • Sarma pays farewell visit to JNPT before superannuation
  • MPSEZ zips past all Major Ports in performance, posts impressive PAT earnings in Q2 & H1
  • Gangavaram port sets new coal discharge record
  • Emirates SkyCargo lands major Formula 1 car deal
  • Infrastructure: Growth slips to 4 pc in September
  • Export declines shrinking!
  • 10 SEZ promoters want to withdraw
  • Economy getting on to high growth trajectory, says Pranab
  • India ranks 4th in CSR disclosure ladder
  • Fieo to hold meet on Nov. 4
  • MoU inked with Sweden Agency for Green Tech
  • Asian economy has recovered faster-IMF
  • 'Mega Industrial Trade Fair' next month
  • India Inc getting set for hiring, offering thick pay packets-survey

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Downturn hits Austria's intermodal traffic
    Intermodal transport in Austria has been hard hit by the economic crisis. Operators lack sufficient volumes and have been forced to pare down or eliminate some services. But A...
  • Etihad flying to Japan in 2010
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will launch its first services to Japan in 2010. Nagoya will be served via Beijing, with effect from 1 Febru...
  • Airbus delivers first A380 to European owner
    Air France has become the first European airline to receive an Airbus A380. The jumbo aircraft, which was recently delivered to the French carrier, will mainly operate a route in t...
  • Kuehne + Nagel selected by Valeo Service
    Kuehne + Nagel, the giant logistics service provider based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), has been selected by Valeo Service, the aftermarket branch of the global automotive group,...
  • Geodis Wilson takes up residence in Houston
    Geodis Wilson, a global freight management company, has established US headquarters for its specialist industrial projects division in Houston TX. The move brings Geodis close...
  • TNT opens new gateway in Malaysia
    The Amsterdam (NL)-based postal corporation TNT has opened its new TNT Penang international gateway in Malaysia. The platform is located at Kompleks Kargo Kedua next to Penang airp...
  • Frankfurt Hahn airport reports massive decline in freight volumes
    Frankfurt Hahn airport (Germany) reported a marked decrease in freight volumes in the first nine months of the current year. The airport handled a total of around 118.440...
  • Air China and Cathay Pacific to set up China's biggest cargo JV
    Air China and Hong Kong's largest carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, plan to set up what will be the country's biggest cargo joint venture (JV) in Shanghai, the Shanghai Daily r...
  • The Arkas fleet welcomes its 27th vessel - the "Bernard A"
    Arkas, one of the leading companies in the Turkish marine transportation sector, has increased the number of its Turkish-flagged vessels to 27. The firm recently welcomed...
  • NOL announces Q3/2009 financial results
    The global container shipping, terminals and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), based in Singapore, recently reported a Q3/2009 net loss of USD 139 million, compared ...
  • Swiss continues to post black-ink results
    Swiss International Air Lines achieved an operating profit of CHF 113 million for the first nine months of 2009 (compared to a CHF 373 million operating profit for the same period ...
  • NYK Line halves fleet expansion programme
    Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Japan's largest shipping firm by sales, has halved its fleet expansion plans and simultaneously raised its loss forecast. The Tokyo-based ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • Somali pirates now hold 8 ships
  • Precious set for spending spree ' but not just yet
  • NOL "well positioned" for downturn
  • Maersk's direct FE - Gdansk calls

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • IRS to probe foreign-flag OCS operations
  • Future USS New York arrives in NYC

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • Port of Portland completes PDX runway construction phase
  • Crowley repowering program means cleaner air for Los Angeles
  • MAERSK ALABAMA Captain plans to publicly thank rescuers
  • Panama Canal Authority releases 2009 operational metrics
  • OOCL plans series of freight rate increases

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • OSG loan cheaper than bond
    Morten Arntzen says loan makes it stronger than its rivals.
  • Precious buys handysize bulker for $22m
    PRECIOUS Shipping has snapped up a four-year old handysize bulker, less than a week after saying they were biding their time for secondhand purchases.
  • Globus still in talks over vessels sale
    Successful sale will leave Globus Maritime with just two ships in its fleet.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • OSG suffers dramatic plunge
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group today revealed a $217M downward swing in its bottom line, as spot rates nosedived ' in some cases into negative territory
  • Ship blamed for PR blast
    A lawsuit has been filed against the owner and manager of the product tanker Cape Bruny in the wake of a three-day inferno at a Puerto Rico tank farm
  • Key GEBAB figures quit
    KG HOUSE GEBAB today lost two of its longstanding board members amid growing financial pressures on several of its ship companies
  • Piraeus strike erupts again
    PIRAEUS dockworkers today announced another 48-hour strike, to begin at midnight
  • Talks to free Ariana continue
    PIRATES are still negotiating over releasing the bulker Ariana and its 24 crew, the ship's operator told Fairplay today
  • Kremlin sacks agency CEO
    SHIPYARD sources in St Petersburg were flummoxed today by a reported firing at Russia's government-aid agency for struggling yards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • Industrial Price Index Hits High for Year
  • Diesel Climbs Less Than a Penny
  • MSC Revises Golden Gate loop to Include Norfolk
  • Panalpina Launches Rate Hub on GT Nexus
  • YRC Worldwide Seeks $500 Million Debt-Stock Swap
  • Manufacturing Expands in October
  • Shipment Index Falls 4.7 Percent
  • 'Financial Tsunami' Puts Evergreen in the Red
  • IRS Reverses FedEx Ground Ruling
  • MSC to Raise Trans-Atlantic Import Rates Twice
  • TNT Profit Shrinks 12.4 Percent
  • Fewer Box Ships Take Reefer Business
  • Maersk Hikes Asia-Mideast Rates
  • Profit Slips Steeply for Danish Trucker DSV
  • Maersk to Launch East Med-Central Europe Loop
  • Hanjin Hikes Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • YRC Worldwide Promotes Wicks to President
  • SCI Profit Plunges 88 Percent
  • Chicago Rail Program Awards $10 Million Contract
  • Panama Transits, Tonnage Drop
  • Zim Rescue Vote Postponed
  • Evergreen Hikes U.S. Export Rates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • ATA warns on US climate change legislation
  • Shipping faces big CO2 bill from Copenhagen
  • Zim shareholder vote delayed
  • MSC Shenzhen clean-up begins
  • Somali pirates hold British yacht couple on PIL boxship

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • I am a thief!
    Yuri Privalov admits to stealing from Sovcomflot long before co-defendants came on the scene.
  • Spill spurs lawsuit
    Fishermen and a seafood company waste no time in filing $10m lawsuit against owner, manager and Heidmar after Dubai Star spill.
  • Suit fingers ship
    Tanker owner and manager face lawsuit linking unloading to massive Puerto Rico tank farm fire.
  • Pair upgraded
    Maxim Group analyst puts "buy" tag on shares of tanker owners General Maritime and Knightsbridge.
  • Cloak and dagger
    Private detective hidden in a milk float hears gardener tell of Yuri Privalov's assassination fears.
  • US ship attacked
    Pirates fire on Sealift Inc bulker off Somalia but narrowly fail to capture the vessel.
  • Red but ahead
    Third quarter loss at Morten Arntzen's OSG not as severe as analysts feared.
  • Cal less used
    Owen Kratz-led offshore player Cal Dive International sees utilisation drop 15 percentage points as it gears up for a slower fourth quarter.
  • Wan Hai low
    Taiwanese container line slumps to big loss in first three quarters as revenue slides.
  • Jo scraps again
    Bergen-based owner sells 27-year-old tanker for scrap in India in $6.47m deal, it is claimed.
  • Deficit grows
    Taiwanese container line Yang Ming increases nine-month losses to $328m as revenues shrink.
  • Dynagas beaten
    Greek owner loses out to Exmar, Mitsui OSK Lines and ConocoPhillips controlled vessel in race for StatoilHydro charter.
  • Lay-ups double
    Siem PSV idled along with Nor Supply Offshore vessel as North Sea lay-up total reaches four.
  • Srab suffering
    Swedish tanker owner posts bigger nine-month loss as costs rise.
  • Losses continue
    Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba still in the red, but third quarter fortunes improve.
  • Tight squeeze
    Royal Caribbean's huge new Oasis of the Seas passes under Denmark's Great Belt Bridge with less than metre to spare.
  • Trio detained
    Hong Kong held three ships during September, including Falcon Shipping bulker.
  • SAL order cut
    Bergen Group says a MOU for offshore newbuilding has expired without a contract materialising.
  • Neste falls
    Finnish oil and tanker group says freight rates 65% down in third quarter.
  • Evergreen stung
    Chang Yung-Fa-led boxship owner takes nine month loss to $224m after worse than expected reversal in the third quarter.
  • Mississippi mess
    Pacific Carriers cargoship spills 12,000 gallons of oil near mouth of US river.
  • Two dead
    Suspected pirates killed in gun battle with Norwegian warship, Somali officials claim.
  • Iran ship stuck
    IRISL multi-purpose vessel runs into trouble at the estuary of China's Yangtze River.
  • Looking up
    Japanese shipbuilder IHI says operating profit will increase more than 300% over three years.
  • MES motors
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering sees massive year-on-year jump in interim profits.
  • Shinwa upbeat
    Japanese coastal bulker operator bucks downgrade trend with increase in interim and full-year profits.
  • Sanoyas slides
    Japanese shipbuilder expects interim results to fall short of earlier forecasts, but predicts improved full-year profits.
  • Seadrill rig burns
    Fire breaks out on jack-up drilling unit owned by John Fredriksen company off north west Australia.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • Evergreen announces rate hikes
  • Hanjin Shipping to raise transatlantic rates
  • Tropical reports volume, rate declines
  • DASH7 sees "tipping point" for RFID tags
  • China reports manufacturing growth
  • China plans container freight derivatives
  • NYK, Yusen Air & Sea look to integrate
  • Construction starts on Vietnam port complex

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • 2,000 ships to the breakers next year
    Up to 2,000 vessels could be setting out on their final voyages next year, Henning Gramman, head of ship recycling at Germanisher Lloyd's, told a conference in London recently, according
  • Pilotage monopoly in new pilotage legislation
    The Finnish Government has approved the contents of the bill on a change in the pilotage act, which has been drawn up by the Ministry of Transport & Communications, One of
  • Cruise ferries as hotels during the COP-15 summit
    Two cruise ferries have been chartered to provide floating hotel accommodation during the upcoming COP-15 summit in Copenhagen. The first to arrive will be the Queen of Scandinavia, which

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
  • Prices weakening in Europe
    Suppliers in Rotterdam 'tight'.
  • Renewed calls for bunker fuel ban
    Protective booms set out prior to fuel transfer will allow for a more rapid response, says FOE.
  • Middle East prices fall
    Weakening numbers following last week's crude drop.
  • Russian fuel oil output falls
    Refineries cut their crude oil throughput.
  • US Coast Guard defends its spill response
    Environmental groups question time it took to deploy containment booms.
  • Saudi fuel oil exports likely to fall
    Hydrocracking units coming back on stream.
  • Bunker markets weaken in Asia hubs
    Demand reported to be 'mixed'.
  • Executive Director leaves Brightoil
    One of six executive directors leaves company from November 1, 2009.
  • Sinobunker gets Dalian bonded storage licence
    Aims to start physical supply operations at the port in 2010.
  • More delays for Zim
    Meeting to approve recovery plan will continue on Tuesday.
  • More delays for Zim
    Meeting to approve recovery plan will continue on Tuesday.
  • ExxonMobil Q3 profit sees sharp decline
    Profit slumps on lower oil prices and weak margins.
  • Bunkerworld launches three new price indices
    Individual bunker grade indices supplementing BWI with same global outlook.
  • China shelves bonded licensing
    Beijing adopting a 'cautious approach' to licensing new applicants.

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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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