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August 20, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange gets nod for FFA screen
    A majority of sea freight market users support the Baltic Exchange's move to set up a central trading screen for forward freight agreements (FFAs), a survey canvassed among industry players found.
  • Tanker burns after collision off M'sia
    A tanker with 58,000 tonnes of naphtha that was involved in a collision with a cargo ship in the Strait of Malacca was still on fire yesterday afternoon, although the risk of a spill was small, Malaysian officials said.
  • Qatar Shipping to buy companies, ships in 2009-10
    Qatar Shipping Co (Qship), which is merging with Qatar Navigation, plans to take advantage of falling prices in the maritime sector to buy ships and companies over the next 18 months.
  • Ships stranded on Chinese river to be dispersed
  • M'sian sub makes India port call
  • Work on Panama Canal expansion begins

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes rates, levies re-positioning and peak season charges
  • APL to start new transpacific service, the TP5
  • UASC reshuffles Asia Europe with rate hikes, surcharges
  • Shenzhen's CCT attracts CSAV's Indus weekly service
  • Shenzhen relief supplies sent via YICT to aid Taiwan typhoon victims
  • Asia-to-Hamburg boxes fall 25pc, but India-Hamburg only down 5pc
  • Jilin province sees half-year trade value down 27pc
  • Maersk breaks US free-of-charge tradition, levies US$11 a day per truck chassis
  • Prince Rupert customs innovation speeds up container checks
  • Mystery clouds Arctic Sea recovery off West Africa
  • New Zealand's Timaru port faces job losses new boxes found
  • Cargotec re-names business areas after merging Hiab and Kalmar
  • Qantas full year profit down 87pc to US$148 million
  • Towne Air Freight acquires Texas Land and Air truckers
  • World Routes 2009 conference in Beijing September 13-15

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 18, 2009
  • New study hits global air cargo security
    There are serious security shortcomings in international air cargo transportation and the controls around it, according to a new report from the International Transfer Center for L...
  • A counter-piracy and ship security conference in Dubai, 6-9 December
    A brand new conference designed to offer strategies and solutions for ship owners and operators, coast guards, navies and governments to tackle the worrying rise in maritime piracy...
  • Iata remains pessimistic
    Freight rates were likely to be under further downward pressure in June as excess capacity in almost all international markets grew last month. The freight load factor was down by&...
  • Panalpina lands Thomson Mexico contract
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarding and logistics service provider Panalpina has been selected to be the official logistics provider in Mexico for Thomson Premises Connec...
  • Gefco phases in new location in Hamburg
    Germany's national subsidiary of the French logistics service provider Gefco phased in a new branch office in Hamburg-Harburg in mid-August. Gefco gave up its previous location in ...
  • Agility Fairs & Events wins first ISO certification for visual and fine arts industry in Singapore
    Agility Fairs & Events is the first logistics company in Singapore and Asia to be ISO-certified specifically for the visual and fine arts business. The certification recognizes Agi...
  • Study predicts 3% growth for German freight traffic in 2010
    Intraplan Consult has presented a sliding forecast for the medium term development of German freight and passenger traffic. Freight movements in the year 2009 a...
  • Shipping Australia releases historic breakbulk shipping study
    Shipping Australia Ltd has published a detailed study of Australia's breakbulk shipping sector. The paper highlights the industry's important contribution to th...
  • Middlesbrough retailer moves to Teesport
    In the UK, a partnership between two of the Tees Valley's most recognisable names has exceeded all expectations this year after switching operations from the south of England....

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Nine missing in tanker blaze
  • Liberian Registry's anti-piracy training
  • Small spill as old tug sinks in SF bay
  • Fire on Maltese-flag cruiseship

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Liberia launches computer-based antipiracy training
  • USMMA names Fell Commandant of Midshipmen
  • More details of Arctic Sea case emerge

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Commerce Secretary to announce ARRA funding for maritime projects
  • Corps closing Ballard locks for salmon structure inspection
  • Coast Guard cutter recovers sonobuoy while on Arctic duty
  • Panama Canal Authority puts expansion plans in motion
  • General Dynamics NASSCO launches new Navy supply ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Salvors battle product tanker blaze
    UPDATE: NINE seafarers still missing as salvors battled a blaze on a Formasa Plastics product tanker. FIRST pictures from blaze.
  • Q-Ship in expansive mood
    QATAR Shipping is planning to take advantage of falling asset prices and distressed vessel sales to expand its fleet over the next 18 months.
  • FreeSeas eyes more handysizes at discount prices
    FREESEAS hails purchase of the Free Neptune as a pivotal moment and eyes further possible acquisitions.
  • Anchor clue to Full City casualty
    VESSEL's anchor had broken into three parts after being deployed, investigators say.
  • Lloyds Fonds asks for repayments to be returned
    KG financier demands investors money without which two one-ship firms will have to file for bankruptcy.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Catching up with rustbuckets
    SCRAPPING numbers for box ships this year are 10 times the historical average, the Paris-based consultancy Alphaliner told Fairplay today
  • Georgia said to sentence captain
    GEORGIA reportedly today sentenced the captain of a detained Turkish tanker that was seized en route to the breakaway republic of Abkhazia
  • CSAV renegotiates orderbook
    THE BOARD of Chilean liner CSAV has approved its newbuilding programme's restructuring
  • Warsaw lures EU port windfall
    POLAND expects to spend $1.24Bn on modernising ports before 2013, largely as a result of EU aid, a report said today
  • StatoilHydro shuts LNG plant
    NORWAY'S StatoilHydro has shut down its key LNG plant for three months, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Serb tycoon sniffs Croatian yards
    SERBIA'S richest man Philip Zepter today declared an interest in buying three of Croatia's shipyards, local media reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Chicago Trims Freight Rail Plan
  • Penske to Sell Used Trucks on eBay
  • Airlines Sign Synthetic Fuels Pact
  • USPS, FedEx Renew Global Express Guaranteed
  • Coal Leads Plunge in Great Lakes Volume
  • Qantas Freight Revenue Falls 20 Percent
  • LaHood Touts Jobs from Transport Stimulus
  • Intermodal Takes Share from Trucking
  • Australia Sues Emirates for Price Fixing
  • CMA CGM Boosts Asia-Europe-Mediterranean Rates
  • Container Ship Orders Hit Four-Year Low
  • Prince Rupert Container Volume Surges 124 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Climbs Another 5.5 Percent
  • Maersk Expected to Post First Half Loss
  • Lufthansa to Launch Frankfurt-Seattle Freighter
  • Ag Exporters Praise Seattle's Clean-Truck Plan

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Veracruz plans to triple cargo-handling capacity
  • Jury out on Maersk chassis pool success
  • IMF: 'The recovery has started'
  • PANYNJ requests review of harbour trucking oversight
  • CMA CGM ask for more from India/PAK - Europe shippers

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • No need to rush
    Carsten Mortensen says Norden has passed on distressed assets as it is in no hurry to dig into its $800m cash pile.
  • Dof two renewed
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner's Brazilian outfit, Norskan, bags charter renewals with Petrobras for AHTS pair.
  • Looking abroad
    Ten domestic yards and nine from abroad are invited to bid for contracts for eight LPG carriers for Sergio Machado-led Transpetro.
  • Metrostar sells
    Greek owner sheds yet more suezmax tonnage with sale of two tankers to Libya's GNMTC.
  • Ship 'was lost'
    As Arctic Sea mystery deepens, Finland says investigators had no idea where ship was "for a while".
  • Four-year fix
    Norden scoops handymax COA to carry salt from Chile to US east coast.
  • KPMI cut
    Keppel's Philippines shipyard operation suffers profit drop as work dries up in Cebu.
  • Downsizing
    Chile's CSAV delays boxship order at Samsung, adding fifth vessel but cutting capacity considerably.
  • Tanked up
    Malaysia's MISC teams with Vitol to build and run new tank terminal in Johor.
  • CMES slashed
    Profit and turnover plunges at Chinese tanker and bulker owner in first half.
  • SBM stronger
    Amsterdam listed FPSO owner books 12% rise in first half profit.
  • Malacca mayhem
    Formosa Plastic LR1 in collision with bulker in vital Asian waterway: nine crew still missing.
  • Norden falls short
    Carsten Mortensen-led owner's second quarter operating profit lands just shy of estimates as tanker unit bleeds red ink.
  • Scrap resistant
    CSCL leads the boxship lay-up league having held on to all its owned ships during the downturn.
  • Dof guns two
    Steve Brown's Dof Subsea kills off two more Tebma newbuildings.
  • Reliance to sell?
    Indian group looking for partner in huge Rewas port project by selling stake.
  • Losses widen
    FPSO player Aker Floating Production hit by shutdown of only working unit in first six months.
  • Cruiseship blaze
    Panicking passengers jump into the water in Stockholm after Pullmantur vessel suffers fire.
  • Wreck identified
    New Zealand Navy positively identifies Princess Ashika off Tonga with 93 bodies thought inside.
  • Tanker targeted
    Singapore-registered product carrier anchored near lay-up area off Johor is attacked by trio of robbers.
  • FreeSeas falters
    Second quarter profits at Ion Varouxakis-led bulker owner largely evaporate due to costs and low rates.
  • Q-Ship poised
    Qatar owner may be about to capitalise on low ship prices with buying spree.
  • Thoresen coal play
    Thai shipowner takes stake in Philippines coal company with view to boosting cargo volumes.
  • Global turns red
    Malaysian shipowner sees profits deteriorate in the second quarter due to lower revenues and higher costs.
  • Marad's millions
    US maritime administration awards $98m to 70 shipyards as part of stimulus package.
  • NOL still weak
    Singapore liner operator reports another trading period of substantial declines in revenues per feu.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • China Shipping the most active idler of ships
  • MarAd issues stimulus grants for shipyards
  • Teamsters will revote on concessions at YRCW unit
  • WTO finds against U.S. in "zeroing" case
  • N.C., Texas shippers fined for U.S. export violations
  • Kitchen racks from China hurt U.S. makers
  • Ag shippers lobby Seattle on port trucks
  • Charleston container volumes down for 3rd year
  • Gulfport receives $3.1 million to repair Katrina damage

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Russian dock workers win in European Court of Human Rights
    The European Court of Human Rights has decided that the Russian state must pay EUR 2,500 per person to 32 dock workers in Kaliningrad. The case came before the court
  • Three Danish corvettes decommissioned
    The Danish Navy has decommissioned the three Niels Juel-class corvettes after almost 30 years of service. The three units are the Niels Juel, built in 1979, the Olfert Fischer
  • Denmark and Kenya in piracy agreement
    The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a bilateral agreement with Kenya. The East African country will prosecute captured pirates of Somali origin according to international standard of law
  • NATO assists African states in combating piracy
    NATO has launched a new anti-piracy strategy off the Horn of Africa, called Operation Ocean Shield, which applies a 'more comprehensive approach' to anti-piracy efforts. "While at-sea

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2009
  • Bunker prices mixed in North Europe
    Congestion in Rotterdam.
  • Oil storage terminal for southern Malaysia
    Vitol and MISC form joint venture. Space will be set aside for fuel oil.
  • Lukoil to expand low-sulphur fuel supply next year
    LSFO should be available at ports in Bulgaria following major refinery turnaround.
  • Strong fuel oil price rally expected to continue
    The $70 pivot in WTI crude proving too much of a magnet for the bears.
  • Crude stronger after bullish US oil data
    Government data show unexpectedly large draw in US oil inventories.
  • Fuel oil cargoes could be diverted to Middle East
    Strong regional demand could pull arbitrage volumes away from Asian markets.
  • IMO plans expansion of sulphur monitoring programme
    Wants all marine fuel grades to be included, not just residual fuel oil.
  • Shipping is 'easy target' for prosecution
    Consultant says 'no downside' to sending foreign seafarers to jail.
  • Asian bunker prices up following crude gains
    Bunker prices rise after the highest one-day crude oil gain in August.
  • Brisbane bunker barge to resume service
    Supplier says bunker supplies are 'not affected' by barge maintenance.
  • Tanker on fire after colliding with bulk carrier
    Malaysian authorities respond to rescue missing crew and contain a possible oil spill.
  • Sinopec completes Addax acquisition
    Deal is Sinopec's 'largest' foreign oil acquisition.
  • Hong Kong July box volumes up 7.7%
    Year-on-year volumes, however, fell 14.5%.
  • PetroChina increases stake in SPC
    It has received acceptance of a majority of the remaining shares in SPC.
  • Four more newbuilds for bunker supplier
    Company source confirms that order is for chemical tankers.
  • PetroChina and ExxonMobil sign $41 billion deal
    PetroChina set to be largest buyer of LNG from Australia's Gorgon gas fields.

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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
- 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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