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BRIEFS
May 4, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk may sell passenger ferry unit
    AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, Denmark's biggest company, is in talks to sell its passenger ferry operator to focus on returning its container division to profit and expanding oil activities.
  • Kuwait group drops plan to buy Manila shipping firm
    UNABLE to raise funds from a recession-hit debt market, Kuwait-linked KGLI-NM Holdings Inc has backed out from a deal to buy out the Philippine's largest and oldest shipping company, Aboitiz Transport System (ATS).
  • Baltic Dry Index up 1.1% on rising steel prices
    The Baltic Dry Index, a gauge of world trade, gained for a second day on speculation that rising steel prices will spur demand for iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK exports 'better, but not good' as March exports slide 19pc
  • YICT launches Yantian to Xiaolan barge express
  • Horizon Lines suffers first quarter loss of US$10 million
  • China Merchants Zhangzhou Terminal, Wanhai offer service
  • China port uptick in March from stimulus-funded coal buys: expert
  • Zimbabwe to build inland port near Harare International Airport
  • Sino-International Forwarder Conference held June 11-14
  • Breakbulk Europe conference held in Antwerp May 26-28
  • DHL adds Boeing 747-400F to Hong Kong- Singapore route
  • First quarter Chongqing Airport export volume falls 27pc
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines honoured with Wings of Russia award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Scrapping of single-hull & aged vessels may cause VLCC rates to double in Oct.-Dec.
  • Greatship takes delivery of AHTSV
  • Exports decelerate by 33 pc in March
  • Exports may pick up only in 2010-11, feels Pillai
  • Soft credit for exporters continues till October
  • Fieo chief pleads for export credit at least at 7pc
  • Sensitive goods imports surge by 30.5 pc in April-Feb 2008-09
  • Spanish naval frigate makes friendly maiden call at Mumbai Port
  • Arshiya overcomes challenging year to post excellent results all round
  • Officials find stimulus packages beginning to yield results
  • D. B. Group India moves into new headquarters
  • Capt P. V. K. Mohan re-elected President of Force Congress
  • GDL posts positive growth in profits & revenue in 2008-09

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Hamburg Sud and Hapag-Lloyd continue Atlantic link-up, Sud drops solo route
  • ABS has strong 2008
  • AP Moller-Maersk in talks over Norfolkline
  • Panama Canal drops fees

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2009
  • Credit crunch kills contract for advanced MPV
  • Vinyard takes SCA chair

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Allegiant Air set to begin Bellingham to Los Angeles flights
  • Rail freight traffic count drops down during week
  • Crowley aids employees in TWIC credential process
  • Port of Tacoma talks 'change' at annual breakfast meeting
  • Potential bidders take tour of Panama Canal project site

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • ACP offers short term relief to boxlines
    PANAMA Canal Authority to offer limited concession to show "sensitivity to customer needs".
  • Panama Canal resists pressure for a cut in tolls
  • ABS boss sees "silver lining in gathering clouds"
    IMPENDING contraction in newbuilding activity offers "opportunity to chart a new course", says Robert Somerville.
  • US Shipping outlines bankruptcy plan details
    US Shipping able to hold on to its $15m cash balance through the bankruptcy period.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • LNG market seen up 7% a year
    THE GLOBAL market for LNG will expand by 7% a year until 2020 despite the recession, the Australian producer Woodside Energy predicted today
  • Nine held in cruise drug case
    BARCELONA police have smashed a smuggling ring that allegedly used cruise ships to transport cocaine from Brazil to Spain, Spanish police announced today
  • Panama unveils transit relief
    THE PANAMA Canal Authority will implement temporary measures to reduce some transit costs through 30 September
  • Termination fees hit DryShips
    DRYSHIPS has reported $101.8M in first-quarter losses, driven by cancellation costs and a sharp drop-off in rates
  • Economou bullish on prospects
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou cited positive signs today on both supply and demand and offered assurances on his company's yet-to-be finalised covenant waivers
  • Rise seen in shipping accidents
    DNV SAID today losses from navigational shipping accidents continued to increase last year, which confirmed its prediction of February 2008
  • Alabama master in ship arms plea
    MAERSK Alabama captain Richard Phillips has publicly advocated arming ranking officers aboard vessels transiting piracy-prone waters

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • U.S. Shipping Partners Files Chapter 11
  • Trade Rep. Touts Intellectual Property
  • May Day Rally Canceled
  • Houston to Receive $98.3M in Stimulus
  • Global Ship Lease to Amend Credit Terms
  • Grimaldi Group Ro-Ro Service Begins at Port of Boston
  • 10 Tips to Choosing the Right Dispatch Solution
  • KCS Monitors Flu, Shipments Go On
  • Short Line Traffic Hits Low for Year
  • Corps of Engineers to Spend $4.6B on Stimulus Projects
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk in Talks to Sell Norfolkline
  • Maersk Hikes Asia-Latin America Rates
  • Heathrow Cargo Falls 14.6 Percent
  • Manufacturing Index Jumps in April
  • Factory Shipment Decline Hits Longest Streak in March
  • Mexico Begins Swine Flu Shutdown
  • Covenant Transport Loses Less in 1Q
  • Asia-Australia Lines Hike Surcharges
  • APM Terminals Joins Congo Terminal Group
  • Panama Canal to Cut Some Tolls in June

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Virus upon virus
    Just as confidence started seeping back into global bourses, and the shipping industry began to eagerly anticipate the prospect of a slow recovery, a swine flu pandemic is threatening to derail this fragile progress and stymie globalisation. Yesterday (April 30), the UN's World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the alert level to category five - one level short of a full pandemic.
  • Cosco's 2008 profit plunge
  • Gothenburg to be privatised
  • Swine flu setback for US exports
  • APM T to invest in Congo Terminal
  • Panama Canal launches customer cost saving plan

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Tropical defies
    Caribbean liner player Tropical Shipping posts increase in operating income despite fall in revenue.
  • Turkish attack
    Pirates fire on Turkish boxship an incredible 1,150 nautical miles off the East African coast.
  • Nord Whale sold
    Greek interests said to have purchased Norden's supramax bulker Nord Whale for $24.5m.
  • Saldanha freed
    Economou confirms release by pirates and says DryShips could cancel another vessel deal but also could raise
  • Emarat ship sold?
    Brokers say Emarat Maritime's handymax Dubai Guardian has found a new home for $17m.
  • Canal reprieve
    Panama Canal Authority reduces fees for ship transits to help "clients mitigate the effects of the current economic crisis."
  • DryShips shifting
    A $100m loss can't keep bulker owner's stock down as first quarter figures top Wall Street forecasts.
  • Unparalleled drop
    Matson Navigation suffers quarterly loss after volume drops with "no modern parallel."
  • Top brass beams
    Eitzen Group executives see earnings boosted in 2008.
  • DFDS eyes ro-ros
    Danish ferry group says it is one of potential buyers of Maersk's Norfolkline business.
  • It's quotes time
    South Park gets in on the Somali piracy game as buccaneers are left planking it by wily crew.
  • Aegean adds one
    Greek bunker player picks up tanker from Norwegian owner for undisclosed fee.
  • Dry delight
    Bulker owner Taiwan Navigation manages profit rise in first quarter as costs are slashed.
  • Size matters
    Minnows of the global chemical tanker fleet are set to recover first because of small orderbook, says DVB.
  • DryShips loses
    Greek bulker owner spends second consecutive quarter in the red, but CEO George Economou is talking tough as numbers beat forecasts.
  • Blaze kills one
    Crewman suffocates after broken fuel pipe leads to fire on Vietnam government-owned ship.
  • Losing more
    Taiwanese boxship owner Wan Hai slips to bigger loss in first quarter as costs outstrip revenues.
  • Forth's first down
    Trading down in opening quarter at UK's Forth Ports but on target to meet "challenging" year.
  • Happy 280th
    Croatia's Kraljevica shipyard celebrates its founding in 1729 as privatisation nears.
  • GSL wins waiver
    Ian Webber-led boxship owner has two months to amend $800m loan after dearth of ship valuations put covenants in question.
  • AHTS gets $10m
    Pacific Radiance of Singapore cashes in new anchor handler in deal with Global Marine Services.
  • U-Ming falls
    Taiwanese bulker owner's profit almost halves in tough first quarter.
  • Losses cut
    2008 deficit reduced at Ukrainian shipyard Izmail as revenues improve.
  • Maersk to sell
    Danish giant in talks to dispose of UK to Europe ro-ro unit Norfolkline.
  • Greek buys OSV
    Environmental Marine buys ageing standby rescue vessel from British owner.
  • More at Marenave
    German shipping trust says it is well placed this year after tankers boost earnings in 2008.
  • Zim returns six
    Israeli container line chops charters of sextet of vessels owned by controlling Ofer family.
  • Time lag
    US class society ABS is expecting a slow-down in its business from 2010 as slump in ship orders hits.
  • Courage needed
    Singapore-listed bulker player issues profit warning and expects to report a loss in the first quarter.
  • Sunk by sand
    Ro-ro goes down in St Kitts after loading five trucks filled with sand.
  • Box fight
    Hamburg Sud and South American liner operators secure arrest of containers on broken-down boxship in California.
  • Shinwa Naiko woe
    Japanese coastal bulker owner fails to escape dry bulk downturn as profits nearly evaporate.
  • Data still weak
    Ongoing global slowdown continues to depress volumes and rates at Neptune Orient Lines.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Phillips: Military should protect U.S.-flag ships
  • Maersk looking at ferry "transaction"
  • Chan heads China marketing for GAC Shipping
  • Martinair cargo executive to plead guilty to price fixing
  • DHL expands Taipei, Incheon hubs
  • Hong Kong airport cuts landing, parking fees
  • Strike threat from Vancouver truckers
  • Mountain Valley Express adds Arizona
  • Army Corps leaves Soo Lock off stimulus project list
  • CBP to adjust "10+2" filing logs, deadline intact
  • Napolitano looks to cut fat from DHS
  • APL to overhaul Stein Mart's distribution
  • FMC reviews 52 OTI license applications
  • MSC extends Baltimore contract for 6 years
  • China hawks Shanghai as shipping hub
  • Congo container terminal overhaul begins

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 1, 2009
  • Activity limited but prices firming as week ends
    380 cst fuel at a six-month high in Houston and Los Angeles.
  • Panama Canal Authority upgrades fleet
    Plans for total fleet of 46 tugs by 2014.
  • US 'no longer absent without leave'
    ECA proposal follows Europe's lead, PM control 'not a new issue'.
  • Lower bunker prices impact first quarter revenue
    Matson Navigation sees falls in freight volumes that are without 'modern parallel'.
  • Holiday hits bunker activity in European ports
    Little price movement seen, although crude oil market was firming.
  • Aegean secures its biggest tanker yet
    Plans to employ 'one of the largest bunkering tankers in the world' in UAE waters.
  • World's 'biggest' bunker barge due this month
    The first of two 22,000 dwt bunkering vessels expected in Singapore at the end of May.
  • Shipping can help combat global warming
    UK Chamber of Shipping defends industry's record on the environment.
  • Bunker spill clean-up costs nearly double
    Australian official says bill could reach $18 million.
  • Falmouth bunker spill leads to fine
    Shipping firm order to pay $15,000 for bunker spill in UK port.
  • South Korean traders grapple with slowing sales
    Oil refiners putting less marine fuel onto the market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
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
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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
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
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