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May 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pacific Shipping Trust not planning on buying new vessels: CEO
    Singapore- listed Pacific Shipping Trust expects to maintain revenues in its second quarter as it is not planning to buy any ships, but it may face lowered charter rates for two of its vessels.
  • Samsung Heavy Q1 net profit falls on steel costs
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, reported profit in the first quarter declined 12 per cent to the smallest amount in two years because of higher steel-plate prices.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL, TSK Line, Cosco to jointly operate MEX service
  • Maersk starts TP10 all-water China-US east coast service
  • CSCL's AAE1 all water service starts calling at Shenzhen
  • Guangdong's general trade grew 10pc in first quarter
  • China edges out US as Brazil's biggest trading partner
  • IMO diplomatic conference on ship recycling comes to HK
  • Xiamen's Zhaoyin port area Taiwan trade increases fourfold
  • Zhejiang March trade value off year on year, but up on February
  • China most accused of dumping in WTO investigations
  • Sliding volumes at Matson cut into first quarter earnings
  • UN's ship pollution expert meeting in Marseilles this week
  • Montreal's new CT still a go, but construction awaits signs of recovery
  • TAL International returns to the black in first quarter
  • Missouri legislature earmarks US$12 million for China air hub
  • Doomed cargo plane had climb controls switched to dive mode: probe
  • SIA transfers daily Hyderabad flights to SilkAir unit from October 26
  • Aloha to pay US$5.5 million in pension settlement

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI plans to deploy ships on India, MidEast, Europe, E. Africa route
  • GE Shipping's Q4 profit dips
  • Year-end surge in boxship overcapacity seen
  • Hefted without a huff
  • GE Shipping delivers Handymax vessel to buyers
  • MSC changes port rotation of Golden Gate service between Asia & USEC
  • Hamburg Süd & Hapag-Lloyd revamp Europe-N. Atlantic services
  • OOCL, TSK Line & COSCON in new Mid East Express Service
  • Grand Alliance & Zim to cooperate with Hamburg S'd on ATX service
  • CMA CGM to launch new direct service linking N. Europe, Greece & Turkey
  • Worst over for box shipping, says Danaos, with profit down, but revenue up
  • Maersk Line effects general rate hikes in intra Euromed & Asia-Europe trades
  • MISC voted best shipping line for intra-Asia trade
  • China Shipping plans to order dry bulk ships
  • AADA hikes rates for Oz-bound cargo from Korea, China
  • YICT launches Yantian to Xianlan barge express
  • Norfolk gets first call on CKYH's Far East service
  • US reviewing steel dumping duties
  • CVD on cement imports may be scrapped
  • STC gets more time to export rice to Africa
  • Exim Bank extends 5th LoC for Mozambique
  • SEZs' exports to home in on 2009-10 target
  • Safeguard duty on HR coils sought
  • Global suitors line up for stake in Dharamtar port
  • Deccan Aviation to launch air cargo & express logistics service on May 27
  • Freight forwarders vote Air India Cargo the best in C. Asia
  • Envoy seeks new rail connectivity with Bangladesh
  • Arshiya's Panvel FTWZ formally notified
  • CONCOR partners NYK Line to transport cars
  • Forex reserves up by $ 631 million to $ 2,53,091 million
  • CII ASCON study spots recovery in manufacturing sector
  • Scrap capital gains tax, urge apex chambers
  • Potential investors see IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore offering a good deal
  • Falling Re. plays major role in coir export surge

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 2009
  • Ceva manages Middle East logistics for Crocs shoes
    Hoofddorp (Netherlands)-based logistics company Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has entered into a partnership with Iqdam International, the excl...
  • NRS expands US west coast operations
    National Retail Systems (NRS), a leading provider of global logistics services to US retailers and manufacturers, has opened a 15 acre distribution centre in Compton CA, near both ...
  • LGI wins additional Carestream Health deal
    Logistics Group International (LGI) recently won a new health care industry contract to handle "consumables" logistics processes for the Toronto-based Canadian company Carestream H...
  • Maersk seeking to sell Norfolkline
    A.P. Moller-Maersk has confirmed that it is in discussions with several parties about the possibility of selling its European ferry company Norfolkline. The company said that there...
  • Höegh Autoliners offering direct Europe-Mumbai link
    The "Höegh Berlin", the Oslo-based Norwegian car carrier Höegh Autoliners' vessel, will make a direct call from Europe at the port of Mumbai (India). The "Höegh Berlin", which can ...
  • Jobs secure at BLG
    The container activities of Germany's Bremen-based BLG Logistics Group have been hit by the global economic crisis, with German terminals registering a 17% deficit in the first qua...
  • Tiaca elects Ulrich Ogiermann as new chairman
    Ulrich Ogiermann, the president and CEO of Cargolux Airlines International, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca). He was previous...
  • Germanischer Lloyd crosses gross tons record
    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) passed the 80 million gross tons threshold with the classification of the gas tanker "MT Gaschem Nordsee". More than 6,870 ships are currently surveyed on a...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Pirates release two ships
  • Obama scraps Loran C
  • Rina's "steady growth"
  • Siba and Seaarland in $300m recycling initiative
  • Globus sells panamax at loss

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Turkey's Med Marine delivers LNG terminal tug
  • $6.3 million Navy award for Marinette Marine
  • $77.2 million CVN 79 award
  • Eighty years of Gibbs & Cox

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Olympia Port Commissioners eye award of East Bay project pact
  • NYK vessels earn Port of Long Beach award
  • Dredging association backs stimulus funds for projects
  • Coast Guard extends comment time for new Oregon/Washington bar rules
  • Trucking group pleased with 'Jason's Law' legislation introduction

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Consolidate to attract new capital, says Slater
    SHIPPING needs wholesale restructuring if it is to secure new equity capital and debt financing, says First International chairman.
  • Ship finance slows as banks rein in lending
  • Rina warns over single-hull phase out move
    RINA chief Ugo Salerno says open registries' plan to call for deadline extension would be hugely counter-productive.
  • Hapag-Lloyd suffers E222m loss as rates and volumes plunge
    GERMANY's largest container carrier posts first quarter loss compared to '18.5m profit in 2008.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • US LNG imports rebound
    AMERICA'S LNG imports have finally taken a positive turn after last year's severe declines
  • NTSB urges strict medical oversight
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a barrage of recommendations following their probe of the November 2007 spill of the Cosco Busan in California
  • Pirates free Greek ship
    PIRATES have released the bulker Malaspina Castle on Saturday evening, the owners have confirmed
  • Swine flu on cruise ship?
    INITIAL tests indicate that a crewmember aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas may have been infected with swine flu
  • 'Rule B' cases abating
    BOCIMAR International is seeking a $7.4M attachment against Golden Ocean, but the previous flood of New York 'Rule B' attachment filings is slowing to a relative trickle
  • Russian destroyer defeats pirates
    THE RUSSIAN Navy destroyer Admiral Panteleyev has again defeated a Somali pirate attack on a Russian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden
  • London team helping pirates?
    A TEAM of 'consultants' in London is directing Somali pirates to their targets according to a European military intelligence document obtained by national Spanish radio station Cadena Ser

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Diesel Jumps 3.1 Cents to $2.216
  • DOT, Commerce Work Together on Infrastructure
  • Panama Adds Capacity
  • Ron Kirk Visits WTO for Trade Talks
  • Norfolk Southern Cuts Jobs in Ohio
  • Hanjin Swings to First Quarter Loss
  • OECD Sees Slowing in Downturn
  • Charterer Limits Capacity
  • MISC Profit Drops 76 Percent
  • Maersk, CMA CGM to Launch Joint Service
  • Investors Discuss Stake in DP World
  • Hapag-Lloyd Loses $302M

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts USD300 million Q1 09 loss
  • Half a million more US job losses in April, but pace slowing
  • Surabaya - Jakarta box train service on track
  • Wilhelmsen launches lay-up package
  • Textainer triumphs

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Trico exchanges
    Compofelice-led offshore vessel owner's shares take a late-afternoon nosedive as the company reveals debenture exchange.
  • DP World sale?
    Port giant says controlling shareholder Dubai World has been approached to sell a minority stake.
  • Zenith re-floated
    Pullmantur cruiseship runs aground off Copenhagen with 550 passengers but is quickly unstuck.
  • Greek ship free
    Greek tanker Nipayia seized in late March released by Somali pirates, crew unharmed.
  • Norsul fined
    Brazilian owner fined $2.4m for spill from bulker causing "grave environmental danger."
  • Volcano growls
    Volcanic activity continues at Mount Redoubt, threatening a nearby Chevron oil terminal in Alaska.
  • Seaboard jumps
    Miami liner operator reports 81% surge in operating income as the company eyes vessel acquisitions.
  • Spat settled
    Newfront Shipping of Greece says it had no plans to abandon bulker crew in China as it ends pay dispute with 24 Filipinos.
  • Baltic cap
    Oversupply will cap BDI at around break-even levels for next two years with several owners staring at red ink, Credit Suisse warns.
  • Crew safe
    Twelve crew on Russian reefer which grounded off Norway airlifted to safety of nearby island.
  • Death revealed
    Indian crewman was shot by pirates on Sea Princess II tanker before it was released.
  • Exchange drop
    Indian offshore shipowner Garware sees annual profit dip due to lack of forex gains.
  • Scrap hunger
    Chinese buyers bagged bulk of demolition tonnage on offer last week.
  • Four-way tussle
    Russian yards including Krasnoye Sormovo scrap for $63m federal salvage vessel contract.
  • Mr Fix-it
    Captain Richard Phillips gets an audience with President Obama before attending A-list White House bash.
  • Pateras passes
    Well-known Greek shipowner Capt Diamantis N Pateras dies over the weekend aged 76.
  • MISC dives
    Weak liner market sends annual profit crashing at MISC Berhad which sees more pressure to come.
  • Anek nears deal
    Greek cruise and ferry owner "in advanced negotiations" to purchase Minoan's shares in Hellenic Seaways.
  • Ramunia sold
    Malaysian shipyard company agrees to takeover by Sime Darby conglomerate.
  • Hapag horror
    German container line posts EUR 221.7m loss in first quarter as freight rates plunge 14%.
  • Rina rising
    Ugo Salerno-led class society sees 2008 figures rise thanks to strong performance in Greece and Asia.
  • Greek broker dies
    Piraeus-based insurance broker George Georgoulis passes away suddenly at age of 55.
  • Another escape
    Novoship tanker crew fires on pirates in Gulf of Aden a fortnight after another of its ships evades capture.
  • Swine suspect
    Female crew member on Royal Caribbean cruiseship diagnosed with probable case of A/H1N1 flu.
  • Falklands fight
    Scottish owners angry over award to Dutch company of supply contract to South Atlantic islands.
  • Deeper red
    FPSO shutdown and rising costs hit Aker Floating Production in first quarter as it predicts tough year in the sector.
  • Reefer grounds
    Race on to evacuate 12 crew from Russian ship which grounded in dense fog north of Norway.
  • Jumper critical
    Passenger hits head trying to leap from Fullers ferry as it pulls out of Devonport, New Zealand.
  • Thor strong
    Danish project-cargo player made EUR 13.6m profit from EUR 19.6m turnover in 2008.
  • Hanjin in reverse
    Shipowner's stock on the ropes following plans for $160m share issue.
  • B Navi ship free
    Ransom of $2m said to have been paid to free Italian-operated but UK-owned bulker and 24 crew.
  • Ro-ro plot?
    Denmark's Maersk, DFDS and Clipper reportedly in talks over creation of new shipping company for northern Europe.
  • Costs hit Samsung
    First-quarter net and operating profit sent diving as higher steel costs erode improved sales.
  • Sell, sell, sell
    Analysts say its time to take some chips off the table as far as Cosco Corp (Singapore) is concerned.
  • Italians go green
    Siba Ships launching $300m green recycling initiative with plans to buy 120 bulkers.
  • Four like Asciano
    Aussie ports to rail group says it is in discussion with four potential bidders over a possible sale.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd first quarter sales down 23%
  • CMA CGM, Maersk to start North Asia/Black Sea link
  • COSCO joins OOCL, TSK on Asia/Mideast service
  • Great Lakes Coal trade off 25% in April
  • T. Parker Host represents Cleveland trucker
  • ITC: Infrastructure hurts sub-Saharan African exports
  • India to monitor U.S. ag import trade barriers
  • Panalpina wins China-Brazil telecom business
  • Long Beach radar system to monitor small craft

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Furetank to split from Maersk/Broström
    The Swedish owner Furetank Rederi has decided to terminate its co-operation with Maersk/Broström. "We have agreed on a solution that benefits all parties", says Lars Höglund, managing director
  • VLCC owners stands to loose USD 14,000 per day
    The pressure on VLCC rates is heavy. Stockholm Chartering reports that the rate for a Persian Gulf ' West Europe round trip has dropped to WS 18, corresponding to daily earnings
  • Scrapping escalates ' prices moves south
    The interest among shipowners to have elderly vessels scrapped is mounting and the combined vessel sales to the scrappers this year, is closing in on the total sales for the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Bunker prices open week a touch softer
    Rotterdam bunker market still tight for prompt enquiries.
  • Liner losses hit MISC
    Malaysian shipping company says its financial results are under pressure.
  • Wilhelmsen exploring new technology solutions
    In talks with several developers of emission abatement systems with marine market potential, says WSE president.
  • Bunker price gains 'cutting earnings to the bone'
    VLCC owners on benchmark route facing daily losses as rates collapse.
  • Singapore bunker prices slip
    Prices in Singapore and Hong Kong also softening.
  • O.W. Bunker to offer low viscosity product in Rotterdam
    Customers placing emphasis on 'quality fuel oil'.
  • Indian refiner offers early-June fuel oil cargo
    Indian fuel oil exports resuming as monsoon season begins.
  • Armada subsidiaries sold before insolvency
    No fraud was involved says financial advisor report.
  • Bunkering worries see coal buyers avoid SA terminal
    Players say replacement bunker tanker has 'much lower' pumping rate.
  • OPEC meeting has 'two options'
    Stocks currently at 61 days, according to an Iranian OPEC governor.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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