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April 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keep focused on sustainability goals: analyst
    SUSTAINABLE practices sound like a good idea. But when it's crunch time and budgets are being slashed everywhere, not all shipping companies may diligently keep to the targets they set in better times. This may, however, be a shortsighted approach that will cost them time in the race to reach sustainable solutions - and ultimately money.
  • Visit boosts S'pore-China contacts
    HIGH-LEVEL relations between the Chinese and Singaporean maritime administrations are being reinforced by a visit from a top Chinese official.
  • Nato warships fight off pirate attacks
    Nato warships foiled a pirate attack on a Norwegian tanker, catching up with the would-be hijackers on Sunday after a seven-hour pursuit.
  • Persian oil tanker rates may rise as owners chase profit

Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants profit slides 17pc in second half as volumes fall
  • Troubled CSAV seeks cross-the-board 30pc charter rate cut
  • NOL sees US$240 million quarterly loss when results come May 12
  • Evergreen re-jigs rotation, shaves off week on Asia-Panama service
  • Antwerp meets Q1 expectations with boxes off 16pc to 1.7 million TEU
  • Hainan's trade value surges 55pc in first two months
  • Kuehne + Nagel suffers first quarter downturn, but a brighter March
  • US-flagged 3,500-TEU Maersk ships make transatlantic calls at Mobile
  • Oakland port to spend US$5 million from port funds on air pollution
  • Technogym contracts CEVA as main Mideast logistics provider
  • Hamburg and Transport Logistics 2009 expects major China delegation
  • Florida exports shine with 2008 records to attract shippers
  • Lufthansa and Jade Cargo expand activities in Africa
  • China Eastern posts US$2.2 billion loss, sales down 3.4pc in 2008
  • UPS-DHL airlift deal off, ABX Air, Astar Air return to duty
  • China Southern defers deliveries as Boeing parks planes in desert
  • Correction: Hactl signs Grandstar Cargo, not Galaxy Cargo contract

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC to be partner in ISE service
  • Ocean carriers must slash more capacity-Drewry
  • NOL's top brass volunteer 40-20 pc pay cuts
  • More Recovery Signs
  • Laid-up fleet shrinks from 1.42 million to 1.31 million TEUs
  • Singamas box-maker sees demand reviving
  • Singapore ports rebound slightly
  • MSC launches 2 services linking North, Central & South America on Pacific Coast
  • Evergreen Line to offer faster transit times on 2 key transpacific services
  • DP World profits up by 50 pc
  • TSK Line & K Line to launch Japan-Straits/Jakarta joint service
  • Shenzhen's SCT welcomes MISC's new HES-Halal service
  • "K" Line to trim container, ro-ro fleet by 10 pc over 12 months
  • Wuhan to build mega terminal complex
  • Port of Long Beach Green Flag Award for "K" Line again
  • Cane shortage, price fever may prompt sugar export ban
  • Port Pipavav takes major leap in operational efficiency & infrastructural facilities
  • Bother of re-routing logistics may keep TN cement cos off Karaikal port for now
  • 1st lot of Nissan's Pixo model of cars driven thru' Mundra Port for Europe
  • CITPL receives 3 state-of-art quay cranes
  • Inflation dips to 0.18 pc
  • With 33 pc export growth, SEZs shrug aside global meltdown
  • ECGC saddled with 60 pc rise in export insurance claims in 2008-09
  • Pulses prices skyrocket on shortage fears

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 17, 2009
  • Around 25,000 participate in logistics day throughout Germany and Austria
    Approximately 25,000 people interested in logistics took advantage of the official logistics day on 16 April, with 271 events in Germany and 18 in Austria, to find out more about t...
  • BHS selects Kuehne + Nagel for furniture deliveries
    To support the expansion of its homeware business in the United Kingdom, the multi-channel retailer BHS has chosen the global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel to provide deli...
  • Globe Express Services opens second office in France
    Globe Express Services (GES), a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announced the opening of its new corporate office in Paris (France), effective 1 April. Lo...

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Belgian ship hijacked
  • Hamburg Sud volumes up 25%
  • Dryships raises $500m
  • FMC injunction on LA Port denied

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Trelleborg units cop plea in bid rigging case
  • Aker Philly launches seventh tanker
  • USCG projects get recovery act funding

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • UK Ship Register welcomes giant container ship
  • Department of Commerce rules against LNG project
  • Neptune Orient Lines promotes two executives
  • Crowley ships 'safe boats' for use in Americas Summit

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd to slash costs as revenues plunge
    GERMAN shipowner targets budget cuts of $323m-$387.6m in 2009.
  • Hamburg Süd to fork Trident service
  • Somali pirates free Sea Horse but 17 vessels still held
    PIRATES release food aid ship but 292 seafarers still held hostage, according to the International Maritime Bureau.
  • Dover mulls privatisation as an option
    PORT of Dover management looks at "all options" to secure long term finance for a £400m ferry terminal and marina development.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd to slash costs
    HAMBURG Süd is slashing overhead costs in response to the dramatic decline in both volumes and freight rates in the north/south box trades, it was revealed today
  • LNG first for Sweden
    SWEDEN is to get its first LNG terminal, Fairplay was told by NCC Construction Sweden today
  • Philippines bars Aden crewing
    MANILA today barred the deployment of Filipino seafarers on ships trading in the Gulf of Aden
  • US: ransoms encourage pirates
    PIRATE prosecution needs to be more "robust", according to two top US military leaders, who added that paying ransoms undercuts the military's ability to deal with the problem
  • Pirates nabbed, hostages freed
    TWO PIRATE attacks have been disrupted in the Gulf of Aden by a British military support ship
  • Hold on for drop, India ports told
    INDIA'S ports leaked one-fifth of their volume in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 ' yet that could end up being the good old days, according to CEO Kim Fejfer of APM Terminals
  • Antarctic cruising gets pax limit
    CRUISE ships carrying more than 500 passengers will be barred from landing in Antarctica

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Committee to Discuss Trade Facilitation
  • Maritime Security Meeting Reviews Code
  • YRC, Banks Agree to Pension Deferral
  • CN Boosts Net 36 Percent
  • Diesel Slips to $2.221 per Gallon
  • DOT Warns States on Stimulus Spending
  • Special Report: Electrifying Freight Rail
  • AA Cargo Raises Weight Limit
  • MOL Adds Jaxport
  • McAdam to Head Struggling APL Logistics
  • Eaton's Truck Segment Loses $34 Million
  • Hamburg Süd Revenue Climbed 24 Percent
  • Economic Indicators Fall in March
  • Kuehne & Nagel Net Tumbles 17 Percent
  • Nehru Rates Extended through July
  • Hearing Yanked on Rail Access
  • China Merchants Profit Falls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Brazilian ship agents lobby to get pilots to slash charges
  • K Line and TSK team up to slash capacity on Japan/Jakarta trade
  • Simatech starts new Iran/Gulf feeder
  • Contraband cargo on the up via Santos port

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Pirate in court?
    The Somali pirate who survived botched hijacking of the Maersk Alabama is reportedly set for New York court date.
  • Wall St slump
    New York stock markets slide as OceanFreight and Safe Bulkers lead shipping stocks downward.
  • Aden crew ban
    Philippines President Gloria Arroyo bans deployment of seafarers to the pirate-infested waters off Somalia.
  • Box still bleak
    Braemar Seascope says increase in containership requirements is not enough to overcome oversupply.
  • Bender gets buyer
    A mystery owner has stepped in to buy three platform supply vessels ordered by GulfMark Offshore.
  • Dohle in CSAV
    Peter Dohle-led shipowners group is poised to become the second largest shareholder in Chilean liner company.
  • Bulker escapes
    UK-owned vessel operated from Greece one of two to evade capture in Gulf of Aden on Monday.
  • Heading south?
    German line Hamburg Sud's volumes rose strongly in 2008, but began to flag in fourth quarter.
  • More for McClure
    Island View Shipping boss the biggest earner in the Grindrod boardroom as CEO Alan Olivier is left in the shade.
  • Krasnoye's trio
    Russian yard beats eastern European rivals to Kazakhstan tanker contract, its first new order since last August.
  • Ahrenkiel sells
    Founder Christian J Ahrenkiel offloads his share in Tasman Orient Line to give Swire Group sole control.
  • Storage success
    Indonesia's Arpeni clinches domestic deal to provide FSO to Kangean Energy Indonesia.
  • Five capes sold
    Korea Line completes sale-and-leaseback of capesize quintet to Tiger United of Panama.
  • Coaster doomed
    Historic UK cargoship set to become history at breakers' yard after funding row.
  • Breaking floor?
    Ship demolition sales slow further as prices fall, but has the bottom been reached?
  • No bulk sale
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) hits back at reports its dry-bulk fleet will be cast off following drop in profitability.
  • Ardenne escapes
    NATO forces foil Somali pirate's attempt to hijack Frontline suezmax tanker in Gulf of Aden
  • Dover dosh?
    UK port trust may bring in private investor to help fund new terminal.
  • Weak finish
    Terminals player China Merchants' 2008 profit up, but downturn hits in second half.
  • Eight circle
    Australian ports group Asciano's shares rise after bidders move in to buy assets.
  • Sea Horse free
    Lebanese ship en route to pick up WFP cargo is released only three days after capture off Somalia.
  • Free Knight fixed
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player in short term fixture of up to two months for handysize unit.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd: Container shipping in "homemade" crisis
  • NOL loses $240 million in 1st quarter
  • Analyst: Piracy high visibility, low probability issue
  • AA extends priority service to Europe
  • Tampa Cargo names BA U.S. cargo sales agent
  • Rail cutbacks concern European shippers
  • CBP defines "10+2" penalty
  • K + N sees marginal 1st quarter profit slide
  • DB Schenker says hub is "green"
  • APM expands Pipavav box terminal
  • Cherin nominated for Long Beach port role

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • Armed guards on Danish coasters passing the Gulf of Aden
    The Danish coaster operator Shipcraft A/S has decided to hire armed guards for their ships sailing in the Gulf of Aden. The decision comes after an attack on the
  • Belgian vessel seized in Indian Ocean
    African pirates, probably Somalis, have hijacked the Belgian stone-carring vessel Pompei, 1,220 DWT, some 700 nautical miles off the coast of Africa and 150 nautical miles off the Seychelles
  • Finnllines vessels to the Mediterranean
    Grimaldi Lines has introduced Finnlines' ro-pax vessel Finlandia on a new service between Genova, Tunis and Tripoli. In addition to that Grimaldi will employ the ro-pax ferry Finnhansa
  • Panama creates special register for laid up vessels
    The Panama Maritime Authority which oversees the world's largest fleet has introduced a special registry for laid up vessels. 'We have taken this measure that reduces registry fees by 40
  • New ro-pax to DFDS Lisco
    DFDS Lisco has taken delivery of the newbuilding Lisco Maxima, which is the very first Lisco newbuilding since the company was taken over by the DFDS Group. The new ro
  • Collapse on tanker markets
    Spot markets for tankers reached low levels seldom seen before by the end of last week, with some being the lowest ever noted at the Baltic Exchange. Owners were accepting

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2009
  • European markets show signs of softening
    Crude oil prices drop steeply in out of hours trading.
  • Russian government to cooperate with bunker association
    Bunker players to help create 'favourable legal environment' for Russia's bunker barge fleet.
  • Raid on bunker barge was 'normal Customs task'
    Crew found to have hidden contraband cigarettes likely to be fined.
  • SPC Q1 profit, revenues almost halved
    Singapore-listed company says profit 'better than expected' considering market conditions.
  • Asian bunkers steady on Monday
    Demand reported average for most ports.
  • Aramco concludes April cargoes sales
    French oil major buys lots at discounts for end-April loading.
  • Japan bonded sales inch up in February
    Year-on-year bonded bunker fuel sales inch up, but sales fell from January.
  • Hedge 'away' price volatility
    Deutsche Bank explains the pros of having a hedging mechanism in place in uncertain times.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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