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November 10, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Greece cannot scrap Cosco port deal
    Greece cannot backtrack from a disputed port deal with Chinese transport operator Cosco that has sparked recurring strikes from protesting dockworkers, the Greek economy minister said on Sunday.
  • JFE ship unit needs time to assess merger
    JFE Holdings Inc's shipbuilding unit, Japan's second-largest by output, said plunging demand means it needs more time to assess a planned merger with IHI Corp's operations, 19 months after the tie-up was proposed.
  • Falling rates drive up storage of oil products in ships
    Traders increased the amount of heating oil and jet fuel stored at sea last month as declining freight rates made the transaction more attractive, said Simpson Spence & Young Ltd, the world's second-largest shipbroker.

Sched Netweb site
  • China box volume to fall 7pc in '09 despite September uptick
  • NOL shifts China HQ from costly Shanghai to cheaper Chongqing
  • Hainan port volume up 24.2 pc in the first nine months
  • Yangpu port launches direct service to Vietnam
  • Andersen Shipping enters JV with CF Sharp Malaysia as ASC-Sharp Shipping
  • Panalpina third quarter profit falls to US$4.92 million
  • JB Hunt and Norfolk Southern sign eastern US intermodal deal
  • Singapore director jailed 46 months for exporting US parts to Iran
  • Australia, NZ expected to buy disproportionate number of aircraft: Airbus, Boeing
  • Canada drops forwarder cartel probe for lack of evidence

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Move to close down SCI's liner div. seen detrimental to ex-im trade & economy
  • JBS Family institutes new Centre for promotion of logistics & shipping
  • MAERSK LINE launches Adriatic Levant Express service
  • ...suspends transatlantic string, to raise rates in 2010
  • Grand Alliance, Zim to fold one Far East-US EC loop into another
  • CMA CGM to hike Europe-Asia/Oz rate
  • MSC's Golden Gate Service shifts to Suez from Cape route
  • ...to hike Asia-MidEast rate by $ 100/TEU from Nov. 15
  • Flicker of a flame?
  • WTSA shipping lines to raise US-Asia container rates
  • Israel Corporation shareholders approve ZIM revamp
  • CARGOTEC to supply six Kalmar E-One2 RTGs to Namport in Namibia
  • Horn-Linie to halt reefer/box service
  • Rickmers-Linie & ECL to expand cooperation
  • Bahrain team arrives to meet potential investors
  • Indian companies turn out to be second-largest investors in London!
  • Non-major ports too may come under TAMP jurisdiction
  • Spectacular H1 show by GMB ports
  • Pankaj Kumar is new GMB chief
  • PM invites increased foreign investments, favours more financial reforms
  • Textile exporters scouting for FDI, machinery & markets in Europe
  • Project consultants get busy once again
  • G-20 to continue stimulus packages
  • Seminar on 'Doing business with Iran' at WTC today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 6, 2009
  • New TX Logistik Oslo-Rotterdam intermodal link
    TX Logistik has started a new intermodal link between Oslo and Rotterdam. The intermodal freight forwarders Bring Logistics and Bring Frigoscandia, both 100% subsidiaries of the No...
  • Swiss road toll charges adjusted
    The Swiss customs authority has adjusted road toll charges for foreign vehicles, in a move arising directly from a recent judgement concerning Switzerland's distance-related heavy ...
  • Geodis Wilson appoints vice-president for Asia-Pacific region
    The freight management provider Geodis Wilson has installed Mathieu Renard Biron as regional vice-president for the Asia-Pacific region. He is responsible for spearheadin...
  • Aramex promotes regional specialist to key role
    Aramex, a global logistics solutions provider, has named Tommy Kelly as chief executive officer, Europe. Based at the company's Ballyboughal facility just outside of Dublin (Irelan...
  • Deutsche Post DHL Q3 revenues down
    Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading mail and logistics service provider, saw its Q3 revenues fall by 18.6% to EUR 11.2 billion. The bottom line was a quarterly loss of EUR 83 mi...
  • Expeditors International Expeditors reports lower net profit
    Expeditors International of Washington Inc, a transport and logistics service provider based in Seattle WA (USA), made a third quarter net profit of USD 57.8 million, down by 33% f...
  • K+N to manage logistics requirements for Parker Drilling
    Parker Drilling, a leading contract drilling and project management solutions provider to the global energy industry, has entered into an agreement with Kuehne + Nagel to manage lo...
  • Alfred Talke Belgium to handle Benelux distribution for IMCD
    The IMCD Group, a leading international marketing, sales and distribution company for speciality chemicals, food and pharmaceutical ingredients, transferred its supply chain activi...
  • Online reservations only at Hupac
    The Swiss multimodal operator Hupac offers two e-booking systems for the reservation of transports to and from its terminals: web booking (also available via the Cesar platform) an...
  • New A330-200 freighter takes to the skies
    Airbus's A330-200F, its new dedicated freighter variant of the successful A330 family, recently took to the skies during a four-hour maiden flight over Toulouse (France). This mile...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • ICS warns on EU's IMO ambitions
  • Katseli unrepentant
  • NOL sets up backroom in western China
  • Nordic American Tanker's 18th vessel
  • Steady result from Bourbon

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Ribbon cutting at Austal USA
  • Kings Point Superintendent steps down
  • Heavy weather delays Oasis arrival
  • Pipavav inks OSV design contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Port of Seattle part of team preserving Eastside Rail Corridor
  • Corps schedules closure of large lock in Ballard
  • Gingerbread house contest highlights Bellingham holiday event
  • MarAd gives Ok to deepwater LNG facility
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of Capesize dry bulk carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • TOP Ships breach loan covenants again
    Tanker and dry bulker owner marginally in the black for the third quarter
  • Shanghai Zhenhua to raise $603m
    Crane maker to issue one-year bills on the interbank market
  • Courage Marine bleak on dry bulk outlook
    Dry bulk owner forecasts more consolidation before a sustained upturn
  • DVB Bank profits crash
    Bank profits fall to 35.5% to €56.9m.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Cuba signs $150M in investments
    CUBA HAS signed deals worth $150M at an investment fair in capital Havana, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Beijing to lend $10Bn in Africa
    CHINA is strengthening its position in Africa by reportedly providing of $10Bn in low-cost loans over the next three years for ports and other infrastructure
  • Angola raises oil projection
    ANGOLA is reportedly predicting oil production of up to 3M barrels a day over the next five years, a boost to the tanker sector
  • Far from base, pirates foiled
    PIRATES today attacked a VLCC, in an assault farther from their Somalia bases than ever before staged
  • Higher margin bolsters DVB
    GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB continues to rake in good profits despite the recession and higher default risk in many shipping segments
  • Maersk seeks TSA reunion
    DENMARK'S Maersk Line said today it has applied to rejoin the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement after five years outside

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Gulf Ports Closed from Mississippi to Panama City, Fla.
  • Buffett to Sell Other Rail Holdings
  • Trans-Pacific Group Welcomes Maersk
  • Longshoremen to Vote Nov. 17
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Volume Tumbles
  • Boxes Pile Up in Piraeus
  • UPS to Manage Manheim Vehicle Transport
  • Damco, Partner Offer Amazon Barge Service
  • GE Sends First PowerHaul Locomotives to UK
  • Gulf Coast Braces for Ida
  • Financing Woes Hit Rickmers Trust
  • NOL Month-to-Month Volume, Yield Grow
  • Philly Port Sues to Start Delaware Dredging
  • Maersk to Rejoin TSA

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Maersk to re-join TSA
  • DHL down but not out
  • Seaspan business plan still watertight
  • Shot stowage in Evergreen box shuts Melbourne box terminal
  • US jobless rate breeches 10%

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • TBS in the red
    TBS International posts $18.1m loss as revenues plunge and puts "current" tag on debt despite ongoing bank talks.
  • Computer glitch
    Sovcomflot corruption trial told that theft of laptop in mysterious burglary pointless as PC had new hard drive.
  • Phase 3 mulled
    Sergio Machado-led Transpetro is reportedly evaluating the potential for a third phase of tanker fleet expansion.
  • Ida shuts Loop
    Louisiana Offshore Oil Port closed to tankers, Mississippi River traffic halted, offshore production shutting down, ahead of weakening storm. Mexico port reopens.
  • Genmar notes sold
    Peter Georgiopoulos' General Maritime sells $300m in senior notes through private placement.
  • Maersk joins TSA
    Maersk Line has reapplied to join Transpacific Stabilization Agreeement in the hope of preventing the industry's woes from getting worse.
  • OSG sued
    Tanker owner faces class action lawsuits over takeover of spin-off OSG America.
  • VLCC hit
    Grenades fired at BW Shipping tanker in 'longest range Somali pirate attack ever'.
  • Message to myself
    Sovcomflot corruption trial told of cars gifted to shipbrokers and how Richard Gale wrote e-mails to himself.
  • FSO nix 'unlikely'
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) doubtful that Maersk Oil will cancel contract for two 442,000-dwt floating units.
  • Sales lift Premuda
    Genoa-based Premuda remains in the black thanks to sales of vessels.
  • Treble trouble
    Rickmers Maritime hit by early charter termination as it postpones newbuilding payments and frets over delivery of two more ships.
  • B+H battered
    A $35m impairment following fleet clear-out sends Michael Hudner-led owner into the red in Q3.
  • Not again
    Korean steel giant Posco will not re-enter race to take over Daewoo Shipbuilding.
  • DVB dented
    Large writedown and slumping revenues send nine-month profit tumbling at German ship financier.
  • Quarter pounder
    Clarksons' CEO Andi Case tucks away '1.6m after slicing his holding in the London-listed shipbroker by over 25%.
  • Another fall
    Suez Canal posts lower revenue for October as vessel transits decrease.
  • In the balance
    Shipping Corp of India under pressure from some directors to pull out of loss-making container business.
  • Solstad stacks two
    Oslo-listed owner lays-up a construction vessel and an anchor handler and warns of severe PSV spot exposure in Q4.
  • Arms ship seized
    UAE-flagged vessel with illegal weapons reportedly snatched by Somali pirates, other ship attacked.
  • Less bulky
    Dry cargoship player Taiwan Navigation suffers big drop in nine-month profit as revenues slide.
  • Rickmers pays out
    Singapore-listed containership owner maintains dividend despite three-pronged financial burden.
  • TEN to NATS
    Is a Tsakos Energy Navigation suezmax is on its way to Nordic American Tanker Shipping?
  • No chocolate coins
    Alan Marsh buys $36,344 in Braemar shares as an early Christmas present to his children.
  • U-Ming chopped
    Taiwan's biggest bulker owner suffers in tough markets as revenue and profit plunges.
  • ICTSI falls
    Third quarter profit down at Philippines ports group, as volumes shrink in downturn.
  • Bourbon better
    French shipowner player sees third quarter revenues inch up on improved offshore activities.
  • Death trap
    Survivor of Princess Ashika ferry sinking gives testimony of terrifying moments leading up to the disaster.
  • Not just yet
    Japan's Universal Shipbuilding needs more time to assess merger with compatriot IHI due to downturn.
  • NATS slumps
    Nordic American Tanker Shipping reports third quarter loss of almost $12m on weak spot market.
  • NATS buys again
    Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax specialist acquires eighteenth tanker: second purchase in a month.
  • Taiheiyo tumbles
    Japanese tanker and bulker owner slides to a loss of JPY5bn in the first half of the fiscal year.
  • Todd rises
    More federal and state business lifts US shipbuilder's second-quarter profit.
  • Acid leak in Oz
    Toxic spill in container has Melbourne fire crews scrambling to E R Schiffahrt boxship.
  • Reefers heat up
    Japan's Toei Reefer has returned to profit in the first half as costs fell.
  • Tamai turns red
    Japanese bulker owner slips to a loss in the first half on poor charter rates and property market.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 90, 2009
  • ANALYSIS: Maersk back in TSA fold
  • OOCL to add transatlantic reefer surcharge
  • CLARIFICATION: CMA CGM adds Singapore stop to PEX 3
  • Delta Cargo integrates Northwest operations
  • DB Schenker Rail tweaks structure
  • DHS completes northern border RPM installs
  • Report: APEC nations largely trade with each other
  • Global customs operation hits cash smugglers
  • Damco offers service in western Brazil
  • Tropical affiliate buys Deluxe Freight
  • Philadelphia seeks to intervene in dredging suit
  • Cleveland port chief resigns
  • Hurricane Ida weakens

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • ABB and Fincantieri cooperate on shore-based electricity
    ABB, a power and automation technology group, and Italian Fincantieri have launched a new joint project, targeting shore-based electricity for ships. The companies will collaborate on the construction, marketing
  • Second Capesize bulk carrier from Odense
    This week, Odense Steel Shipyard will deliver the second Capesize bulk carrier to the Greek shipowner Carras Hellas S.A. The newbuilding, hull no. 224, is named Aquaprincess and will sail

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
  • Developing countries propose a bunker levy
    Nigeria and Liberia proposal would cut emissions and finance climate action.
  • Prices begin the week soft in Europe
    Low demand in Rotterdam.
  • Volumes grow at St. Petersburg terminal
    Baltic oil terminal says fuel oil trans-shipments are up.
  • Prices weaken in Fujairah and Durban
    NYMEX showing gains in early trading.
  • Beyens resigns from O.W. Bunker (Belgium)
    Managing director leaving by 'mutual agreement'.
  • Bunker levy plans still unclear
    Senior UN officials say negotiators are undecided how any levy should be introduced.
  • Aegean Star deployed in West Africa
    Company sees good prospects for business in the area following major oil discovery.
  • Bunker recovery rates still weak
    NOL says revenue per FEU is down but volumes are up.
  • Bunker prices weakening
    380 cSt drops over $5 pmt in Singapore.
  • Lukoil expanding Asian fuel oil trading
    Refiner increasingly turning to Asia for its exports.
  • Hong Kong 2009 bunker sales down almost 30%
    Buyers turning to cheaper bunkering alternatives.
  • Aegean Marine readies for $201 million in offerings
    Files a shelf registration to offer and sell a mixture of securities.
  • New guidance on low sulphur fuels
    Germanischer Lloyd says switch to low sulphur fuel could cause engine failures.
  • Brightoil to start in Singapore, Zhoushan this year
    Eyes further expansion in 2010 but expects lower sales this year.
  • Bunkers 'can make the difference between profit or loss'
    Ship executive recommends 50:50 approach in hedging bunker costs.

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