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August 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Orient Overseas chalks up first loss in a decade
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, Hong Kong's biggest container line, posted its first loss in 10 years as slumping world trade and rising overcapacity pummel cargo rates.
  • Baltic index in biggest drop since Oct
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its worst week since October last year as Chinese demand for shipments of coal and iron ore slows.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin loses US$325 million in Q2, but sees uptick next quarter
  • Shenzhen's SCT reports e-RTGs provide 70pc cost savings
  • CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC to merge on transpacific mid-September
  • Smarter Container tracks fireworks boxes from China-US
  • China's longest coastal highway to open in September
  • Two major American relocation rivals team up in downturn
  • Archangel cargo volume down 27.8pc in first half
  • Port of Vancouver, Washington, celebrates Terminal 5 opening
  • Guangzhou's Baiyun Airport cargo volume surged 40pc in June
  • Mainland adds more scheduled flights to Taipei starting end of August
  • Suspended because of rioting, Fuzhou-Urumqi flights resumed
  • Singapore holds forum to address downturn in aviation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TT Club's guide to minimise storm damage to installations & cargoes
  • ESPLL ties up funds for purchase of 4 Supramax vessels
  • INTTRA introduces web booking tool for shippers & forwarders
  • Steamer agents call to resolve row
  • India, South Korea finally ink trade deal
  • Hussain completes Harvard training programme
  • L&T lowers earmarked sum for Ennore shipyard & port
  • Pulses pile-up at ports exaggerated, asserts PIA
  • thens-Hong Kong Lufthansa freighter touch Mumbai
  • Leash on prices, assures Pranab
  • Reforms, divestment remain on track
  • Foodgrains target set at 238.12 m tonnes
  • Fieo open house with Customs officials today
  • Move to set up SEZs in Delhi questioned
  • CBEC gets 3 new members
  • Saudi King keen to augment business ties with India
  • State may abolish octroi on gems & jewellery

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Chemoil's strong Q2
  • Nordic American makes small loss
  • Bass Strait venture
  • Downturn hits ICTSI

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • K-Sea prices public offering
  • River pirates attack Amazon cruise vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Port of Camas-Washougal nets judgement against Riverwalk
  • US rail freight traffic continues string of down weeks
  • Marcon brokers sales of supply boat/deck barge
  • Port of Everett has clean audit for 12 consecutive years
  • Neptune Orient Lines releases first half numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Shipping foreclosures set to rise
    BANKS expected to take action as covenant breaches become an almost daily occurrence.
  • Eastwind files for bankruptcy
  • US Shipping prices itself at $315m
    COMPANY gives itself price-tag of $275m-$315m after rejecting takeover bid by Rand Logistics.
  • Glencore and SLS in dispute over tankers refund
    GLENCORE and Korean yard enter arbitration over the return of $58m for two delayed tankers.
  • UK steps up checks on port cranes
    HSE inspects more ship-to-shore box cranes as part of probe into Southampton crane crash.
  • Nordic American warns of delivery delays
    NORDIC American Tanker Shipping says its two Chinese newbuildings will be delivered several months late

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Rand turns up the heat
    RAND LOGISTICS is not giving up the hunt for US Shipping Partners, despite the rejection of its initial offer for a majority of USSP's assets
  • Safety uproar in fatal sinking
    A MAJOR dispute is raging today over the seaworthiness of the ferry Princess Ashika, which sank off Tonga in the South Pacific on Wednesday night
  • Japan to boost wheat imports
    JAPAN is reportedly planning to increase wheat import shipments because severe rains have reduced domestic output
  • Turkey signs up to South Stream
    TURKEY has agreed to take part in Gazprom's South Stream natural gas pipeline, a scheme that could spur gas shipments from Ceyhan
  • 'Dire' LNG market will recover
    A GLUT of tonnage has battered the LNG shipping market for the first half of 2009, but it will recover, shipping analyst Andrew Buckland told Fairplay today
  • GL layoff tied to newbuilds
    GL TOLD Fairplay today it is axing 380 jobs to reflect a collapse in demand for newbuilding classification services
  • US bill seeks Customs uptick
    LAWMAKERS have introduced a Senate bill to give US Customs & Border Protection more power to enforce trade laws

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Obama, Calderón to Discuss Cross-border Trucking
  • YRC Signs $81 Million Facility Sale, Lease Agreement
  • YRC Teamsters Ratify Wage, Benefit Plan
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $1 Billion
  • Union Pacific to Pay $32 Million for Water Act Violations
  • Obama Signs Highway Trust Fund Bill
  • CSX, Train Engineers Reach Deal
  • Senate Confirms Obama's STB, DOT Nominees
  • South Korea, India Sign Bilateral Trade Pact
  • Germany's Trade Surplus, Industrial Orders Rise
  • YRC Teamsters Ballot Count Delayed
  • Spot Freight Availability Index Surges 33 Percent
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Profit Grows 5 Percent
  • Frozen Food Express Loses $5.2 Million
  • MSC Trans-Atlantic Service to call Philadelphia
  • OOIL Loses $232 Million in First Half
  • JAL Loses $1 Billion
  • Port Nehru Boxes Fell 7 Percent
  • Short Line Traffic Chugs Ahead
  • Hanjin Loses $325 Million on Falling Rates
  • FRA Gives $1 Million to Operation Lifesaver
  • Atlas Profit Soars Despite Downturn

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Pirate ransoms: a no-win situation for owners
    The families of the 24 seafarers held hostage by Somali-based pirates popped champagne corks this week to celebrate their loved ones' release after four intensely worrying months of captivity.
  • Transpacific trio rationalise services between Asia-USWC
  • Gottwald to deliver cranes to Poti
  • ICTSI feels the pressure of the downturn
  • Panama Canal and Port Everglades ink alliance
  • German recovery still on track

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • UK halts Margaret
    Environment Agency puts the brakes on export of LPG carrier bound for the breakers.
  • K-Sea seeks cash
    Tank-barge owner prices public offering that could bring in as much as $63.9m.
  • USSP valued
    Greenhill estimates reorganised tanker and tank-barge owner would have an enterprise value of $275m to $315m.
  • Royal surges
    Shares in Miami-based cruiseship giant gain by 10.7%, leaping ahead of rising shipping shares.
  • Cheniere loss falls
    Houston LNG terminal player shrinks losses by 90.5% as it barely turns an operational profit.
  • Carron for Canada
    Stena applying to operate drillship Stena Carron for a year off Canada's East Coast.
  • Consent to chop
    D'Amico and Glencore enter arbitration with SLS to clear the way for cancellation of a second newbuilding at the yard.
  • NAT pair late
    Arrival of Chinese suezmax pair delayed by a total of 10 months, Nordic American says.
  • Korean walk-out
    Tug crews at Ulsan and Busan strike over pay and conditions, causing ship backlog.
  • Bad debt hurts
    Michael Ioannides-led Ocean Tanker books less in first half due to $2m bad debt provision and lower rates.
  • It's quotes time
    Peter G is getting approached from all angles while his wing man's getting chased in Spain.
  • Four fire CH
    Newbuilding quartet spur full-year profit at Singapore outfit CH Offshore.
  • Rand insists
    After US bulker owner's Laurence Levy claims US Shipping relying on "illusory" valuation.
  • Cash for Eitzen
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner makes $5m profit through sale and leaseback deal for 2006-built ship.
  • NAT too bad
    Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker Shipping posts small Q2 loss but its figures trump estimates.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Sammy Ofer is caught up in a defamation suit and Polys Haji-Ioannou celebrates a VLCC scrapping coup.
  • Ferry furore
    US farmer considers legal action for non-delivery of ship bought on eBay for $23,600.
  • Death toll to soar
    Hope fading for 64 missing after ferry sinks off Tonga, second body found as search nears end.
  • Earnings chopped
    Malaysian shipyard Boustead Heavy's second quarter profit cut by 49% as costs rise.
  • Hitachi flies
    Japanese shipbuilder's first quarter bottom line shoots up over 100% as it sticks by ambitious full-year target.
  • Kyoei slips
    Bottom line cut in half at Japan's Kyoei Tanker, but its full year forecast is unchanged.
  • SNO stronger
    Romanian shipbuilder posts better first-half profit as it keeps busy in downturn.
  • Boxship grounds
    MSC Aurelie refloated by five tugs after 10 hours stuck outside Karachi port in Pakistan.
  • Hanjin hurts
    Weak freight rates at liner and bulkers take their toll at South Korean operator as losses reach $325m.
  • OOCL suffers
    Parent of Hong Kong liner company slumps to first half loss of $231m on global economic woes.
  • Coal protest lifted
    BHP Billiton regains control of Australian coal terminal after Greenpeace protesters arrested.
  • Inui profit slashed
    Japanese bulker owner's bottom line ravaged in first half with tough year expected.
  • Maersk restores
    Danish container giant pushing up prices on three more routes to combat "unsustainable" rates.
  • Port punt
    China's Jiangsu Lianyungang Port Co to raise CNY 1bn through one-year financing bills.
  • Taiheiyo tanks
    Red ink flows at NYK-connected tanker and bulker owner which expects large annual loss.
  • Yard plunge
    Japan's Naikai Zosen posts big profit fall in first quarter, but remaining nine months should be better.
  • Transpacific cuts
    CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC are to rationalize existing capacity between Asia and the US.
  • Todd turns
    Seattle shipyard moves from loss to profit in first quarter as business picks up.
  • Swire's profits up
    Hong Kong offshore vessel player manages to avoid the worst of downturn with modest rise in interims.
  • Sado cuts losses
    Japanese ferry operator sees losses reduce from a year ago and predicts return to profit by years end.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Hanjin first half losses hit $400 million
  • OOCL parent loses $187 million in the first half
  • MSC levies Europe-to-Asia repositioning charge
  • United offers new Temp Control product
  • National Air Cargo to supply Kandahar
  • Bersin, Southers in line for top CBP, TSA posts
  • Douglas directs Saddle Creek's business development
  • Government logistics revenue boosts Agility profit
  • ICTSI sees lower profit on container volume decline

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Eitzen sells and leases back
    Oslo-listed Eitzen Chemical sells the chemical tanker Sichem Pace, 19,900 DWT, built in 2006 for USD 34 million to an undisclosed buyer. The vessel will be bareboat chartered back
  • Maersk in new cost reductions
    Due to the global economic downturn and challenges facing ocean carriers, Maersk Line has been forced to introduce cost reductions targeting its network services. By the end of September 2009
  • Engine room fire on new Samsø ferry
    The brand new ferry Kanhave on the Samsø'Hou service is out of service after a fire in the engine room. It happened yesterday while on a crossing with 116
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen's operating profit up
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen reports an operating profit of USD 78 million for the second quarter of 2009, compared to USD 75 million for the same period of 2008. Total income was

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2009
  • Crude up, bunkers down to end week
    Supply factors coming into play as markets head in different directions.
  • ABS to issue International Air Pollution Prevention certificate
    US Coast Guard authorises classification society to act on it behalf.
  • MEPC's delay on GHG proposal 'expected'
    'Not yet possible to point unambiguously to one market-based instrument,' says Danish Maritime Authority.
  • Increasing fuel costs puts pressure on US lobstermen
    State of Maine sees fierce competition, 'tempers are short'.
  • Strict fuel regulation gains industry support
    US EPA's clean air buffer zone will add extra restrictions to ECA rules.
  • ECAs: What you need to know
    New briefing paper covers Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and new fuel restrictions coming into force.
  • European bunker prices end week soft
    Congestion in Gibraltar pushes back delivery dates.
  • Deal signed for bunker project
    Sri Lankan official in China to discuss development aid.
  • New oil leak from Full City
    Barge takes away first load of oil emulsion pumped out of the grounded ship.
  • Refiner expects demand to 'pick up'
    Petroplus sees income fall, but not as much as analysts had predicted.
  • Bunker prices increases hit tanker operators
    Freight rates firming, but not enough to cover climbing fuel costs.
  • External: Marine Bunkering (Rotterdam) B.V
  • Malaysian supplier secures loan for tankers
    Bank says it is its 'first vessel financing opportunity'.
  • Asian bunker prices soften
    Five-day rally come to an end.
  • Trader set to receive bunker claims on Eastwind vessel
    Court also allows Eastwind to surrender M/V Anapa to joint-owner.
  • 'Baby post-panamax' could be box ship of the future
    Germanischer Lloyd representative says new design improves efficiency.
  • Chinese refiners increasing output
    Increase will help meet seasonal diesel demand by fishing industry.
  • WFS marine fuel sales down
    But net profit for the group climbs 35%.
  • Chinese ports see the rate of decline in throughput slow
    Chairman of Shanghai International port says foreign trade 'picking up'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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%
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
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
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