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November 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping lines to raise US-Asia container rates
    Evergreen Marine Corp, China Cosco Holdings and eight other shipping companies agreed to raise rates for US-Asia shipments as they battle to reverse industrywide losses.
  • Shipping costs can rise 7.8% this year: Nomura
    The cost of seaborne haulage of goods such as coal and iron ore can increase at least 7.8 per cent by year-end, supported in part by Chinese raw-material demand, Nomura Holdings Inc said.
  • Royal Caribbean expects 4th-quarter loss
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world's second-largest cruise operator, has forecast a loss for this quarter as it discounted more tickets than expected in a seasonally slow period.
  • Loans to ship owners expected to rise

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen hikes North America to EU, Asia, Oz, Mideast rates
  • WTSA to hike backhaul dry, reefer rates December 1, January 15
  • Piraeus dockers resume strike against Cosco Pacific CT
  • MSC to hike transatlantic rate US250/TEU on December 1
  • Maersk offers east-Med to central Europe service
  • Xiamen Port's international transshipments grow 10.8 pc in first three quarters
  • Drewry expects east-west rates to rise 18pc next year
  • Somali PM wants pirates hit from landside and money traced
  • Buffett to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe for US$35 billion
  • EU minister calls for harmonisation of trade regulations
  • Canadian National profits down 16pc in third quarter
  • US rail association reports 14.8pc drop in sample volume
  • SNCF Geodis stages exhibition at Dubai trade show
  • Air Macau launches Nanning-Macau-Taipei route
  • China Southern Airlines launches Zhengzhou-Bangkok service
  • CAAS bags CAPA's air navigation services provider award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Kiran Dhingra is also MoS Secy
  • 4-day Marine & Boat Expo to be held in Goa from Dec. 10
  • Dud cheques issued by Iranians add to Basmati exporters' woes
  • Following US crisis, IT firms seek ECGC shelter
  • Kiwi envoy sees trade boom post-FTA with India
  • Over 2 decades later, rice being imported
  • Onion MEP hiked steeply to deter exports
  • Revised pay scales for Port Trust officers may be ready by year-end
  • Stricter environmental norms now applicable to new port projects
  • Reforms in agriculture, food processing seen imperative
  • Fall in imports shrinks trade deficit in September
  • More export sops coming-Sharma
  • Stimulus steps will stay till economy recovers, assures Pranab
  • EPCES presents 10-point charter of demands to Commerce Ministry
  • Nielsen survey finds India at peak of 52 nations in consumer confidence
  • Tarun Das' exit from CII marks end of an era

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
  • First fully-refrigerated freight train transits Channel tunnel
    Eurotunnel provided access to the first freight train composed entirely of 30 refrigerated containers one night recently, in line with its programme to develop cross-Channel railfr...
  • Fiege Switzerland expands European agent network
    The logistics service provider Fiege Logistik (Schweiz) added two active partners to its European network, with effect from 2 November. They are the Norwegian company Cargo Partner...
  • Increase in Swiss heavy vehicle fee deemed unlawful
    Switzerland's federal administrative court has deemed unlawful the last increase in the distance-related heavy vehicle fee (HVF, or Leistungsabh'ngige Schwerverkehrsabgabe LSVA in ...
  • OOCL makes strategic management changes
    OOCL has enhanced its strategic planning and organisational efficiency by making the following management changes. Henry Wong will relocate to Hong Kong on 1 November, to take up t...
  • 65 candles for Bob Dons
    Bob Dons, the founder of the Swiss company Dons Transporte AG in Reinach near Basel, recently celebrated his 65th birthday. Dons, a Dutch national, obtained his commercial vehicle ...
  • Starting shot fired for logistics cluster Basel
    Representatives of the Basel chamber of commerce, St Gallen university (chair for logistics management), the Rhine ports in Basel and Baselland and Spedlogswiss recently presented ...
  • Freja takes over the activities of Cargo Express
    Freja Transport & Logistics took over all the activities of Cargo Express International Transport & Spedition on 30 October 2009. Cargo Express is a Danish forwarding and transport...
  • DGX acquires operations of C&H Freight
    DGX (Dependable Global Express) has taken over certain operations of C&H Freight (USA), a neutral NVOCC specialising in the Central and South American trade. Operations of C&H Frei...
  • Evergreen raises charges on Far East-Europe trade
    The Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen is increasing its charges by USD 225 per teu on 1 December. The rate hike will be levied on all cargo and commodities, including temperature-c...
  • Maersk introduces new service
    The Danish shipping line Maersk will launch a new service called Adriatic Levant Express or "Alex" on 18 November. The new sailing will operate between the Eastern Mediterranean an...
  • BA pleads guilty to fixing surcharge prices in Canada
    British Airways (BA) has pleaded guilty to taking part in an airfreight cartel in Canada. The carrier has now been fined CAD 4.5 million (USD 4.1 million). BA admitted to fixing su...
  • Munich Airport's winter timetable offers flights to nearly 220 destinations
    Munich airport (Germany) introduced its winter timetable on 25 October. For the period up to 27 March 2010, airlines have booked slots for approximately 154,000 take-offs and landi...
  • Swiss adding Canadian cities to network
    Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) will add two further destinations to its long-haul network in summer 2010. The Canadian cities of Calgary and Vanco...
  • Iata: scheduled traffic figures for September
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) recently reported international scheduled traffic figures for September 2009. Passenger demand was essentially unchanged, whilst ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Round Table restates case on GHGs
  • LR to issue anti-pollution certificates to US flag vessels
  • New SA service
  • Arctic Sea in Malta

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • New maritime debt collection service starts operations
  • LR approved to issue IAPP certs to U.S.-flag vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • WTSA member carriers eye series of rate increases
  • Airlines expanding service menu from Portland International Airport
  • Portland Shipping Club needs shopping spree support
  • Israel Corporation shareholders Ok capital injection for ZIM
  • Coast Guard sets up safety zone due to Columbia Channel blasting

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Kolding warns bailouts could delay box sector recovery
    Maersk Line boss says state aid presents huge risk of another situation of oversupply.
  • Tui ups Hapag-Lloyd rescue funds after state aid approval
  • New fund targets shipping and logistics
    Italian banker Fabrizio Vettosi reemerges as head of newly formed Venice Shipping and Logistics.
  • Aldo Grimaldi set for return to ship operations
    Grand Navi Veloci founder to launch hew motorways of the sea services in 2010.
  • Brussels steps up efforts to boost sea motorways
    European Commission in talks over increasing level of subsidies.
  • Zim rescued by $550m bailout after knife-edge vote
    Israel Corp agrees to extra $100m safety net in order to appease minority shareholders.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Israeli commandos seize ship
    ISRAELI commandos seized a box ship near Cyprus early today, with Israel's government accusing its crew of smuggling arms
  • Lost ferry was full of holes
    A SAFETY inquiry has listed a catalogue of serious safety hazards in the sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika
  • Zim scheme at last approved
    BOX LINE Zim has finally hammered out a $450M rescue plan with its parent company, which was approved by Israel Corp shareholders last night
  • Timor leak stopped, fire halted
    PTTEP's Montara field wellhead has finally been choked off, more than 10 weeks after it first began spewing light and sweet crude and gas into the Timor Sea
  • Fincantieri thrown lifeline
    ITALY'S cash-strapped shipbuilder Fincantieri has reportedly been thrown a lifeline, with €1.5Bn ($2.2Bn) in export credit financing
  • Cruise face-lift creates 300 jobs
    THE UK will gain 300 jobs from a scheme to place a £20M ($33M) refit order at a UK drydock, cruise operator Saga Shipping told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • USPS Hikes Shipping Prices
  • S&P Positive on BNSF-Berkshire Hathaway
  • Virginia Spends Stimulus Funds Slowest
  • Heavy Truck Sales Surge in October
  • Shippers Appeal to NY, Newark on Harbor Truckers
  • Quality Distribution Swings to Profit
  • Trucking Spot Market Up 10 Percent in October
  • Mediation Board to Change Representation Rules
  • Atlantic Container Line to Hike Rates
  • Seaspan Posts Larger 3Q Loss
  • Nippon Express Profit Tumbles
  • Lines to Add Africa-Europe Reefer Service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Zim rescue package agreed
  • Buffett snaps up BNSF
  • GA moves last Asia service from A'dam to R'dam
  • Australian IMDG Code training deadline nears
  • SAECS recommences Reefer Express

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • RBS sells MSVs
    Royal Bank of Scotland seeking buyer or charterer for pair of offshore construction vessels ordered by TS Marine.
  • NCL notes sell
    Cruiseship owner Norwegian Cruise Lines has sold $450m worth of senior secured notes.
  • Delays spur cull
    GC Rieber confirms cancellation of Polar Marine II newbuildings, blaming the nix on "significant delays."
  • Samba pirates
    Port security seizes wooden pirate boat used to steal cargo from the CMA CGM Sambhar in the Brazilian port of Santos.
  • Grandad?
    It's time for brokers to grow up, Platou broker Richard Fulford-Smith says at Greek Shipping Summit.
  • FBR boosts OSG
    Analyst hikes rating on Overseas Shipholding Group thanks to "excellent" cost-cutting efforts and because the worst is behind the tanker owner.
  • Pistiolis firm
    Everybody needs to deal with their own problems, charters included, Top Ships chief executive says at Greek Shipping Summit
  • Cleansing cash?
    Yuri Privalov fights off suggestions he used bank accounts of Yuri Nikitin's companies to steal over $1m from Sovcomflot.
  • 'Bystander' Bruny
    Managers and owner of the Cape Bruny reject lawsuit's implication of the tanker in a Puerto Rico tank farm fire.
  • Math talk
    Tanker charter rates will stay low and asset values will drop, private Greek owner Leon Patitsas says.
  • Summit begins
    Greek Shipping Summit 2009 kicks off in Athens with a special tanker focus. TradeWinds correspondent Yiota Gousas takes us there.
  • Lending patience
    Greek banks will start lending again in six to 12 months, Petrofin's Ted Petropoulos says.
  • Transocean down
    New York-listed rig and drillship owner sees plunge in profits but beats expectations.
  • Newbuilding re-jig
    Gabriel Panayotides' Excel sells stake in one newbuilding, takes full control of another and bags a larger share of a third. Four more "do not exist."
  • Israeli raid
    Marines intercept UFS containership suspected of carrying weapons from Iran.
  • Watergate
    Upon leaving Fiona Maritime, Yuri Privalov was told to throw his work computer into the River Thames by Dmitry Skarga, London court hears.
  • LNG rescue
    MOL-managed gas carrier picks up 19 people from sinking boat off Cocos Islands.
  • Free to go
    German navy releases four suspected pirates intercepted in Indian Ocean.
  • Ready to float
    Attempt to be made to refloat grounded Jadrolinija ferry Marko Polo off Croatia.
  • Bleak box outlook
    DnB NOR sees little good news in the liner sector and shipping in general, but is more positive on offshore.
  • IHB buys
    Bulgarian group takes bulker cancelled by Navibulgar off the hands of its Varna Shipyard subsidiary.
  • ABG boosted
    Government subsidies for confirmed orders lift Indian shipbuilder's second-quarter net.
  • Zim deal done
    Israel Corp shareholders agree $550m refinancing package for cash-strapped container line Zim.
  • Sembcorp strong
    Singapore ship and rig builder spies better demand on the horizon as third quarter profit edges up.
  • Noteworthy
    Dutch terminals group Royal Vopak to sell $680m of notes in US private placement market.
  • Goldenport scraps
    Greek owner offloads 1985-built boxship while arranging $20m in finance for new bulker additions.
  • Safe suffers
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulk operation sees third quarter results slide on weaker rates and higher costs.
  • Losses widen
    Results deteriorate at Gerry Wang-led boxship leaser Seaspan as it suffers $92.5m loss on interest rate swaps.
  • Pacific price hike
    WTSA container lines slap rate increase of up to $120 per teu on exports from US to Asia.
  • Hyoki lower
    Japanese coastal shipping company has revised interim and full year profits forecast downwards.
  • Yujin downbeat
    Singapore small tanker operator sees Asian business fall away and sees revenues fall as a result.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Zim restructuring approved
  • ACL hikes rates on North Atlantic
  • Trailer Bridge announces management changes
  • Con-way reports lower earnings
  • Pacer in deal with Union Pacific
  • 3RD Quarter Results
  • Expeditors reports 33% drop in profit
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications
  • NYK, Yusen Air & Sea look to integrate

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • ACL hikes prices across the Atlantic
    Atlantic Container Line has announced a two-step rate increase of USD 550 for 20-foot containers and USD 950 for 40 footers. The first increase is USD 300 and
  • Greece's new shipping minister wants to reverse recruitment trend
    Greek Economy Minister Louka Katsela in the new Greek government has promised Greek shipowners that the country will have a policy that supports a strong shipping industry. She also says
  • CESA: shipbuilding capacity needs to be altered
    At the CESA meeting in Berlin on October 29, delegates from Europe, Japan, China and USA acknowledged that "the shipbuilding industry throughout the world is experiencing a more challenging business
  • First law suit just days after San Fransisco oil spill
    Just days after the Dubai Star spilled up to 3,000 litres of fuel oil into the San Fransisco Bay during the morning of October 31 while bunkering the first law
  • Florø to become repair yard
    STX Europe's Norwegian yard in Florø will undergo restructuring and specialize in service and maintenance of offshore and traditional commercial vessels, after it has delivered the last ship in its
  • Arctic Sea to resume voyage to Algeria
    The cargo vessel Arctic Sea's operator Solchart Management has announced that the ship will resume its voyage to B'ja'a, Algeria, on Thursday, reports the Russian news agency Ria Novosti. The
  • Vessels attacked by pirates off Kenya
    On Monday evening, pirates attempted to hijack the commercial vessels Harriette and Jo Cedar 360 nautical miles east of Mombasa, Kenya ' but failed. The US-flagged cargo vessel Harriette, 25

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
  • Inventory report sends crude over $80 in early trading
    But analysts cautioning that numbers were not 'too bullish'.
  • Rotterdam prices bounce back
    Double-digit increases in many ports today.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, weak in Durban
    Suez reporting tight avails for IFO grades.
  • Istanbul market short on product
    Production problems at Tupras refinery hits marine fuel production.
  • Bunker clean-up: 'Fine detail work' begins
    80% of shoreline oil has been removed.
  • WFS sees revenue and profits fall
    Company says its marine sector performed well 'despite challenging conditions'.
  • Singapore IFO at 13-month high
    Bunker product sees double-digit gains.
  • Shareholders approve Zim's bailout plan
    Vote marks end of 'intensive restructuring process'.
  • Shanghai bunker market to benefit from box volume rebound
    Bonded bunker sales to rise to 1.5 million mt in 2010 and 2 million mt in 2011, supplier predicts.
  • MPA urges Singapore market to uphold 'business integrity'
    Players will have 'less problems going forward' if they 'respect the rules'.
  • More fuel quality problems predicted due to ECAs
    Growth in demand for low sulphur fuel oil when North American ECA comes online will 'change the picture'.

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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:
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- 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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