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October 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index sees biggest weekly jump
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its biggest weekly jump in 11 weeks on surging rates for capesize-class vessels to haul coal and iron ore.

Sched Netweb site
  • CTSA increases currency surcharge 4pc from November 1
  • Yangshan port area phase 3 passes state inspection
  • Construction of China Post Xiamen operations centre starts
  • Backhaul container garbage market up despite UN difficulties
  • Maersk Israel deploys fast 900-TEUer in Port Said-Novorossiysk service
  • Experts differ on Panama expansion New Orleans, Gulf port impact
  • CN names upgraded US$100 million Memphis yard after retiring CEO
  • Global airline passenger capacity rises 1.4pc in September
  • British forwarder takes on Germany's big boys with 2-day service
  • Mercury, Red Orange tie up in war zone air logistics deal
  • Renewed calls for 'dugout' box terminal at Durban airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC hikes rates ex-India to Europe & Africa
  • Sebi set to clear decks for open bidding of Great Offshore
  • MOL launches month-long safety campaign
  • SCI freezes ship acquisition plans
  • Mixed response to EU's block exemption ruling
  • High domestic prices deter cotton exports
  • August exports drift less steep
  • Data points to positive growth ahead, feels Fieo chief
  • Synthetic textile export earnings up despite downturn-SRTEPC chief
  • SOPA hopes for better overseas demand for soyameal
  • FSC certification seen vital to boost export of wood-based items
  • Customs duty on edible oils likely
  • 40 pc rise in soya oil import flow
  • Port of Zeebrugge positions itself as strategic gateway to Europe
  • Helicopter City springing up near Vapi-Valsad
  • CONCOR hauls 1st full box rake by single exporter/CHA from ICD-Ankleshwar to JNP
  • Fieo organises interaction with top ECGC management
  • AEPC chief Rakesh Vaid takes over as GEA President
  • Conquest 2009 brings Ludhiana's potential as major cargo hub into sharp focus
  • Tenders invited for sale of dunpeas
  • Aggreko to meet temporary power demands of industry

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2009
  • Elaa welcomes new EU block exemption for consortia
    The European Commission has adopted a new block exemption regulation for liner shipping consortia. The regulation is important to the industry, according to the European Liner Affa...
  • Time for Middle Eastern shipowners to speak out on climate change
    A leading maritime industry expert has warned of mounting pressure on Middle Eastern shipowners to join the international climate change debate on mechanisms to curb carbon emissio...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping opens Central and Eastern Europe gateway in Odessa
    Famous Pacific Shipping, a rapidly-expanding Asian NVOCC and freight service provider, now offers weekly ocean freight consolidation services from Hong Kong to a key central Europe...
  • KLG Europe and Pekaes form Dutch-Polish partnership
    The Dutch logistics company KLG Europe and the Polish logistics group Pekaes began an exclusive collaboration for overland services between the Netherlands and Poland on 15 Se...
  • BLS Cargo feeling economic slump
    The challenging economic situation has affected the H1/2009 results of the Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo. There has been a massive, sustained drop in demand since autumn 2008. Th...
  • Gasunie and Vopak to investigate feasibility of a operating a carbon dioxide hub
    Gasunie, a Dutch gas infrastructure company, and Royal Vopak, a major provider of bulk liquid storage, have decided to jointly investigate the feasibility of developing a...
  • Magna selects Kuehne + Nagel to manage inbound logistics to Russia
    Magna Exteriors & Interiors, a leading full-service supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to the global automotive industry, is outsourcing the entire inbound logistics f...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • ICS "committed to developing industry consensus on CO2 MBIs"
  • Panama Canal cost reduction scheme continues
  • BBC's new Americas service
  • MOL safety campaign targets swine flu
  • New Ireland-Nigeria ro-ro service

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2009
  • Vale takes delivery of new tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • NYK agrees to new deal for Port of Tacoma calls
  • Holiday hits totals for US rail freight
  • Road repaving project to begin near Portland Airport
  • Cal. Maritime students earn Crowley scholarships
  • New parking rate scheme set for Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk abandons recovery hopes and looks to slash officer jobs
    Box giant seeks over 280 voluntary redundancies from UK and Denmark and refuses to rule out more could be on the way.
  • South Africa to bar Russian P&I Pool insured ships
    MARITIME authorities to prevent vessels from entering country's ports following Seli 1 grounding.
  • Germany approves Hapag-Lloyd aid
    STEERING group in charge of distributing money from the national bailout fund votes in favour of line's application for government guarantees.
  • Paribus Capital targets troubled KG funds
    NEW venture aims to invest in stricken closed-end shipping funds.


Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk axes UK officers
    MAERSK'S UK operation will cut 113 jobs in the light of vessel lay-ups, it told Fairplay today
  • EC grabs green Italian scheme
    THE EUROPEAN Commission could adopt an Italian subsidy programme that encourages sea-freight when it reviews its Marco Polo funding programme next year
  • Blast kills Brazilian yard worker
    AN EXPLOSION killed one man and seriously injured two more at a shipyard in Santos port complex, Brazil last night
  • US scanning row erupts
    A ROW has broken out between two industry specialists at a port security conference in Barcelona over whether boxes can be fully scanned for shielded radiation objects and explosives at US ports
  • Nod for Oz grain shipping
    Australia's three largest grain handlers have had their export accreditation renewed after satisfying terminal access competition concerns at the third attempt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • FRA Disburses Small Rail Grants
  • Heavy Truck Orders Jump in September
  • Senate Panel Moves Tariff Bill
  • CSX Links Buffalo, East Coast Ports
  • Toronto Pearson Cuts Fees
  • Europe Cargo Volume Bounces Back in September
  • Ohio River Lock Repair May Take Three Months
  • Factory Orders, Shipments Stall
  • Transport Jobs Fall in September
  • APHIS Delays Fee Hike
  • European Commision Objects to Air Merger
  • Echo Global Launches IPO
  • Video: The Weak Peak
  • Video: China's Changing Supply Chain
  • Connie Award Goes to McKenna, McEllrath
  • NYK Drops Exclusive Terminal Plan
  • Whale Blocks Newark Channel
  • California Clean-Trucks Program Builds on Ports' Plans
  • Sovcomflot Bribery Case Opens
  • German Lawmakers OK Hapag-Lloyd Loan Guarantees
  • Video: Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Strategy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Charter Party integrity must be maintained
    Box 21 of BIMCO's Standard Time Charter Party for Container Vessels (BOXTIME 2004) is normally the most discussed during fixture bargaining: it is the entry for the daily hire rate.
  • NYK's Kudo asks company for greater resolve
  • EC clarifies consortia rules
  • 'Global recession is over'
  • K+N's Ganse raises reefer concerns
  • NYK's new Tacoma terminal shelved

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • 'Nearly all' funded
    As Seaspan closes on second tranche of $200m cash infusion, Gerry Wang says the owner has almost all the cash and financing it needs for its orders.
  • China surprises
    Yards in the People's Republic prove the surprise package in the demo sector taking four ships.
  • Almost innocent!
    Where are the "mythical millions" that former Sovcomflot chief Dmitry Skarga squirreled away, challenges lawyer.
  • STX wins work
    South Korean clinches newbuilding work worth $150m to build dredgers for Belgium's Jan De Nul.
  • Vale expands
    As it rolls out first tug in 51-vessel domestic building program, miner reveals order for two catamaran passenger ferries.
  • Another chop
    Danish container line Maersk follows up Danish redundancies with plan to oust 113 UK officers.
  • 'Political vendetta'
    Nikitin's lawyer says Sovcomflot allegations are politically motivated.
  • NYK plan axed
    Deal with Port of Tacoma to build a new terminal killed as container volumes drop.
  • Man with gun
    Stamford police evacuate TradeWinds, shipowner Groton Pacific Carriers and insurer XL over reports of a man with a gun.
  • Hapag wins cash
    Struggling container line finally wins approval for German state loan guarantees worth EUR 1.2bn.
  • Broker under fire
    Yuri Nikitin turns legal guns on Clarksons and demands that $15m of commission be paid.
  • No deal
    Bulgarian owner Navibulgar scraps contract for handysize bulker at domestic Varna shipyard two months from its launch.
  • Bond backing
    Oslo-listed Fairstar wins approval to defer bond loan repayment until March next year.
  • Bulk gains
    Taiwan Navigation pushes up first-half operating revenue and profit, but is hit by lower investment returns.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Claus-Peter Offen and George Gyftakis feel the heat while CMA CGM has a huge clearout.
  • Prisco fixes
    Russian owner wins eight-year charter for new HHI-built aframax from Sakhalin Energy.
  • Bigger loss
    Lazard Capital analyst stretches his projected third quarter losses for Frontline with 2010 view also dimmed amid oversupply fears.
  • Islamabad leaves
    PNSC cargoship freed in Myanmar after out of court settlement for delayed cargo.
  • False start
    Celtic Link's new service to Cherbourg delayed by mysterious hull puncture to Norman Voyager.
  • Officers out
    Maersk Line wants 170 low-level Danish officers to retire so it can bring in cheaper Asian crew.
  • Cosco re-jig
    Singapore-listed shipyard takes on semi-submersible as US owner agrees new payment plan.
  • Teekay paying
    Bjorn Moller headed tanker owner continues dividend payouts despite stormy spot market.
  • Cash catch
    Germany's budget committee wants Hapag-Lloyd aid tied to caps on pay and dividends at major shareholders like TUI.
  • Shanghai bound
    Dalian Port is planning to list in Shanghai making it the first Chinese port with a dual listing.
  • Output to rise
    Opec expected to export 1.1% more crude in month to 17 October as Asian refineries come back online.
  • Pair ink Oz gig
    Malaysian Norwegian joint venture SapuraAcergy wins $170m deal to lay pipeline off Australia.
  • BBC goes south
    German container line launches new monthly run from Florida to South America.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Maersk reportedly replacing Danish seafarers
  • MSC adds westbound Asia bunker charge
  • House, Senate disagree on transport bill extension
  • Commerce chief presses export control reforms
  • CEE moves in with NFTC
  • FedEx Trade Networks announces new CEO
  • Dissident ILA group opposed contract
  • Port Everglades welcomes new USDA lab

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Two Danish ships to be sold at compulsory auctions
    Danish Ship Finance A/S (Danmarks Skibskredit) has arrested two vessels, which will be sold at compulsory auctions in the near future. The larger of the two units is the
  • Mærsk to replace 170 Danish junior officers with Asian officers
    A P Møller-Mærsk will replace 170 Danish junior officers on Danish flagged container carriers with Asian officers in order to reduce costs relating to the running of the ships
  • DFDS cuts more jobs
    DFDS Group continues to cut jobs in order to reduce costs due to the current weak market. The group announces that the Copenhagen headquarters will lose 27 positions, equal to
  • EU grants Polish Register full recognition
    The Polish Register of Shipping has been given full recognition by the European Union. The organisation had previously ben granted only a partial recognition due to a number of "shortcomings

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2009
  • Award for world's first shore-powered berth for oil tankers
    An estimated 30 tonnes of air pollution will be eliminated a year.
  • Prices lowered to bring buyers back
    Markets softening as pressure comes off and suppliers look to shift product.
  • Industry's solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
    Open forum sees overwhelming support from all sectors for UNFCCC to set achievable targets.
  • Bunker prices mixed in Europe
    Rotterdam market quiet, but Hamburg sees good demand.
  • Middle East bunker prices softening
    Weekend deliveries still possible in Fujairah.
  • US port extends speed reduction scheme
    Contribution to air quality 'will double' says Los Angeles Port official.
  • Tax reform could drive up fuel oil costs
    Russia is considering taxing residual product at the same rate as distillates.
  • Fuel oil stocks surge
    Analyst blames recession for falling demand.
  • Soft end to week for bunker prices
    Weak demand at key Asian ports.
  • Maersk 'very optimistic' about flowmeter potential
    'High accuracy' eliminating conflict, plans to incorporate flowmeters in contracts with suppliers.
  • Indian ports 'should ban ships' more than 25 years old
    Older ships 'raise the risk' accidents.
  • Russian oil companies eye Total refineries
    Lukoil expanding its refinery interests and looking to sell oil products rather than crude in Europe.
  • Efforts to prevent pollution stalled by bad weather
    The bad weather expected to continue until after the weekend.
  • New Iran firm eyes multiple bunker supply locations
    Plans bunkering services in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • US Shipping to emerge from bankruptcy by mid-October
    US court has given 'confirmation' of its restructuring plan.
  • Tech analysis says crude to test mid-$70 per barrel
    Unless market 'goes a couple of days' without significant momentum above $71.55 per barrel.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in Black Sea
    Sealub Alliance marine lubricant products to be available in Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania and Turkey.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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