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April 17, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Sea Asia '09 returns with gusto
    Sea Asia 2009, Asia's premier maritime industry show, is returning with a bang despite the recession - with 60 per cent more exhibition space and 39 per cent more exhibitors compared to its last appearance in 2007.
  • Poised between low rates and scrapyard
    A plunge in supertanker rates to their lowest in at least 11 years will likely spur owners to scrap ships and cancel orders for new ones, according to Frontline Ltd, the world's largest operator of the carriers.
  • US to target assets of Somali pirates
    Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Wednesday the Obama administration will take the unusual step of trying to seize the financial assets and property of pirates while working with shippers to thwart hijackers off the coast of Somalia.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK March down 18.9pc to 1.3 million TEU, Singapore off 14.6pc
  • CKYH Alliance to pool resources, rationalise east-west routes
  • China Cosco, China Shipping stocks gain on back of export growth
  • HPH's Lazaro Cardenas braces for blockade by angry miners
  • Trade gap closes as US exports rise, imports fall: Global Insight
  • Construction begins on western China's largest logistics park
  • Rotterdam port first quarter box volume drops 16.8pc
  • Singapore sees 6-9pc downturn in exports, manufacturing in '09
  • Swire Shipping's 1,123-TEU ship hit by typhoon before Oz oil spill
  • Maersk launches probe to upgrade responses to piracy
  • Kenyan boxes up 5pc, but growth cut by violence, downturn
  • Cathay and Dragonair cargo declines 13.7pc in March
  • China Southern posts record 2008 loss of US$706 million
  • Hong Kong's AAT off 28pc in first quarter, but March brightens
  • Qantas cuts profit forecast, further 1,750 to lose jobs
  • Boeing to cut production of B777s by 28pc
  • Nippon, Korean, Asiana named in US price-fixing air freight probe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TSA move for floor freight rate on Asia-US route
  • Int'l shipping service centre coming up at Shanghai
  • Countdown begins for Sea Asia 2009
  • New office-bearers of Kandla Ship Chandlers & Ship Repairers Owners' Assn for 2009-10
  • Exim India sets the record straight on Pescanova Shipping
  • Softlink signs on 15 clients in March, despite slowdown
  • Prodigious overseas appetite fires turmeric exports beyond target
  • Onion exports fetch 41 pc more in 2008-09
  • 59 pc surge in vegetable oil imports during Nov.-March
  • Car exports tear thru' depression
  • With global prices plunging, NMDC may defer iron ore exports
  • JNPT holds pre-bid meet on 4th box terminal
  • MPSEZL's ACT gets more muscle
  • KPT romps home with 'Major Port of the Year' award for 2008-09
  • Time ripe for increased investments in core sector projects-WB official
  • SEZ developers seek more time to complete projects
  • Now's the time for acquisitions abroad -Exim Bank chief
  • Former RBI chief sees economic recovery from July
  • Exim Bank seeks $60-m IFC fund to aid SMEs
  • Cut interest rates, restore pre-Dec '08 excise duties for 7.5 pc growth-Assocham

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 15, 2009
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines augments management in Frankfurt
    The Russian carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has expanded its management in Frankfurt. Stanislav Belov has been installed as deputy regional director Europe, Middle East and Africa ...
  • Ceva Logistics: CFO steps down
    The board of directors of Ceva Group plc, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain logistics services, has announced that the CFO, Stuart Young, has stepped down from h...
  • Night Star Express Honold attracts major new customer
    Night Star Express Honold took charge of spare parts logistics for the vehicle manufacturer BMW in southern Germany at the beginning of March. The contract foresees 50 t worth...
  • Panalpina celebrates opening of new office premises in Ho Chi Minh City
    Panalpina, the global forwarding and logistics service provider, has opened a new office in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Panalpina CEO Monika Ribar officially inaugurated the new lo...
  • WCA launches Dangerous Goods Logistics Alliance
    The WCA Family of Logistic Networks announced the launch of the Dangerous Goods Logistics Alliance (DGLA), a new, dedicated specialist network. The alliance was developed...
  • Rhenus establishes second subsidiary in Kazakhstan
    The Rhenus Group is strengthening its presence in Central Asia. It now has an additional subsidiary in Kazakhstan. TOO Rhenus Logistics is headquartered in Almaty. To beg...
  • Polet Airlines delivers runner for Bratskaya GES
    The Russian all-cargo carrier Polet Airlines Cargo completed the delivery of a runner for the Bratskaya GES power station on 14 April. The runner was manufactured by...

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • STX to build icebreakers for Caspian
  • Charterparty clause warning
  • Hellespont launches chemical tanker pool
  • Ballast water system approved
  • Braemar buys LPG Connect International

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Tidewater to build new PSV series
  • Pirate suspects sue German government
  • Intersleek 900 improves QM2 performance
  • ABS strengthens global engineering organization
  • STX Europe to build three icebreaker tugs
  • Clinton announces new U.S. steps to combat piracy

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Schnitzer board elects pair of new members
  • MarAd has DOD funding for Port of Anchorage upgrades
  • Agencies work to clean sheen from overturned fishing vessel
  • Port Tracker report finds box volume at seven year low
  • CKYH Alliance member lines discuss future at summit meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Drewry says box carriers must cull fleet to survive
    FAILURE to take the bold steps required to eliminate unwanted containerships will drive some lines out of business.
  • NOL warns of $240m first quarter loss
  • Armada creditors ask court to appoint judicial managers
    COURT asked to probe if any assets were transferred after company filed for creditor protection.
  • Washington piracy plan 'lacks detail'
    INDUSTRY says secretary of state Hillary Clinton's four-point proposal is on right track but needs clarity.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Armada battles creditor move
    ARMADA (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. has vowed to "fight resolutely" against a creditor group's bid to have judicial managers oversee its restructuring process
  • NOL warns of $240M in losses
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines warned the Singapore Exchange today that it now expects losses of $240M in the first quarter
  • US hopes to seize pirate assets
    THE OBAMA administration will try to seize the financial assets of Somali pirates and prosecute offenders, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today
  • US piracy stance criticised
    SCEPTICISM has greeted some elements of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's latest policy proposals on piracy
  • Three killed in migrant boat blast
    AUSTRALIAN authorities are scrambling today to get more than 50 people to hospitals after an explosion and fire on an asylum seekers' boat off the northwestern coast
  • Armada overseers demanded
    CREDITORS indicated today to Fairplay that they have filed a motion in Singapore to have court-appointed judicial managers oversee bulk operator Armada during its restructuring
  • Samsun-Genco row ratchets up
    SAMSUN's receiver has threatened Genco's directors with personal arrest as the two companies spar over a charter dispute involving Genco Cavalier

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Yang Ming to Upgrade Asia-Med Express
  • Mexico Admitted to Canada Customs Program
  • Demand for Truck Parts to Grow
  • Long Beach Boxes Reach Five-Month High
  • USA Truck Loses on Low Volume
  • Good Friday Saps Rail Carloadings
  • Antwerp Cargo Plummets 19 Percent
  • OOCL Revenue Drops 31 Percent in 1Q
  • Truck Maker Navistar CFO Dies
  • Eurogate Traffic Drops at Key Terminals
  • Logiport Conference Eyes Infrastructure
  • Heartland Profit Withstands Trucking Downturn
  • TNT Expands Singapore Hub
  • Court Denies FMC Injunction in Clean-trucks Case
  • ANL to Cut Capacity
  • Japanese Lines Merge Two intra-Asia Loops
  • French Ports Reopen
  • Landstar Profit Falls 41 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Mixed signals from San Pedro Bay
  • Mombasa's growth stalled in 2008
  • Ocean carriers need to do more
  • Channel port blockade ends as French offer aid to fishermen

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Magnificent seven
    Armada faces new threat as leading creditors team up to challenge plan to trade out of insolvency.
  • Armada to fight
    Beleaguered Singapore chartering group promises "resolute" opposition to supervision by judicial manager.
  • Skaugen steady
    Norway's IM Skaugen kept its nose above the break-even line and its newbuilding programme in place in the first quarter.
  • NOL fires warning
    Ron Widdows-led container giant will book a $240m first quarter loss with 2009 profit falling further than analysts feared.
  • Spat sours
    Trico Marine says election of Christen Sveaas and Age Korsvold as directors will bring little new to the table.
  • Gas guzzler
    Alan Marsh-led Braemar buys Scottish product broker to boost its LPG operation.
  • Sun, Tan shift
    Wong Weng Sun to be Sembcorp Marine's new chief executive as Tan Kwi Kin retires.
  • 'Pirates' sue
    The German government is being sued by alleged pirates to pay their legal costs.
  • Norden sells again
    Second supramax bulker sale sees Carsten Mortensen-led Dane bag $13m profit and alter EBIT forecast.
  • Fulford welcome
    Door is open for former Clarkson's CEO Richard Fulford-Smith (right) to attend upcoming AGM, broker says.
  • Trio scar GulfMark
    Bruce Streeter-led offshore owner books $46m charge after yard defaults on PSV newbuildings.
  • Tallink tanks
    Estonian owner seeks cut in personnel costs as spiralling interest and weak kroner treble first-half loss.
  • Qatar Nav down
    Net profit drops at Doha-based feedership and bulker owner but share price spikes a little.
  • STX inks icy trio
    European shipbuilding group wins deal to build three icebreakers for Kazakhstan worth $112m.
  • Uni-Asia soars
    Shares in Japanese ship financier jump after it asks Kanasashi for newbuilding deposits back.
  • OOCL in dire start
    More doom and gloom in the liner sector as Hong Kong operator reports falling revenues and cargo.
  • US ups the ante
    US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announces details of new broader counter-piracy strategy.
  • Little impact
    SembCorp says Petroprod financial problems will have little impact on rig and FPSO orders.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Clinton announces U.S. anti-piracy initiative
  • French capture pirates
  • Japanese lines to merge Japan/Jakarta shuttle
  • CSX sees profit drop 30%
  • Judge denies FMC bid to enjoin clean truck plans
  • Report: Retail container imports at 7-year low
  • Maryland asks for Seagirt bids

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • STX Europe to build three icebreakers
    STX Norway Offshore AS ' a wholly owned subsidiary of STX Europe ' has signed a contract to build three icebreaker tugs for JSC Circle Marine Invest. The vessels will be operated
  • Baltic Queen delivered
    On April 16, 2009, STX Europe Rauma Shipyard delivered the cruise ferry Baltic Queen to Tallink. The ferry is worth EUR 180 million and will begin sailing between Stockholm and
  • Three Norwegian cement carriers to be recycled in Denmark
    Three Norwegian-controlled cement carriers have been sold for recycling to two Danish shipbreakers. The Danish shipbreaker Smedegaarden, located in Esbjerg, has purchased two cement carriers from Kristian Gerhard Jebsen
  • Eleven suspected pirates arrested
    The French frigate Nivose, engaged in the EU anti-piracy operation Atalanta, captured eleven suspected pirates together with their mother ship and two skiffs in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday
  • Agreement about post-delivery financing for Oasis of the Seas
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, BNP Paribas, SEB, Nordea, Finnvera and Finnish Export Credit Ltd have agreed on the post-delivery financing of the cruise vessel Oasis of the Seas. Finnvera
  • Sharp drop for Japanese shipbuilders
    A dramatic fall ' the Japanese export ship orders fell 46.8 percent in the 2008 fiscal year (ending on March 31, 2009). This is the largest decline since 1992, according
  • No supplementary call for Swedish Club members
    The Swedish Club has decided not to pursue a supplementary call for the P&I policy year 2008/2009. In December last year, the club decided on supplementary calls of
  • Finnlines expects negative first quarter
    Finnlines expects a loss of EUR 25'30 million for the first quarter of 2009, Finnlines Plc states in a stock exchange release. The company is trying to adjust capacity
  • P&I Club warns for more stowaways
    The number of stowaways has declined steadily in recent years, not least due to the introduction of the ISPS Code. Now it seems that this trend has been broken. The
  • Tallinn plan for housing in Paljassaare harbour
    Tallinn city council is planning the construction of 96 residential and commercial buildings in Paljassaare harbour. The plan concerns 31 hectares on the Paljassaare peninsula and the whole port, where

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 16, 2009
  • Trawler collides with bulk carrier
    Diesel fuel spill off of Australia's Northern Territory.
  • Europe: Prices mixed in key ports
    Piraeus bunker market closing for Greek orthodox Easter holidays.
  • Tallink loss deepens
    Says reduction in fuel cost 'will be more visible' towards the end of its financial year.
  • Trinidad and Tobago supplier revises barge fees
    Ventrin announcing revised schedule of charges.
  • Asia: Prices climb in key ports
    Bunker prices holding firm on Thursday.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 7-week low
    Stocks of middle distillates also fell in the week ended April 15.
  • Singapore Maritime Week seeks 'opportunities amid the storm'
    Event to discuss current maritime strategies for weathering the downturn and positioning for the upturn.
  • Damaged tanker averted oil spill
    Tanker carrying 4,500 tonnes of diesel oil out of danger.
  • China, Hong Kong bunker sales could reach 30 million mt
    Estimates for combined sales from the two near 15 million mt in 2008.

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