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August 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fire on naphtha tanker put out
    Malaysian authorities have put out most of the fires on a tanker carrying 58,000 tonnes of naphtha after it was involved in a collision with a cargo vessel in the Strait of Malacca, a Malaysian official said yesterday.
  • MISC, Vitol ink deal to build oil terminal
    MISC Bhd, the world's single largest owner and operator of liquefied natural gas tankers, signed a pact on Wednesday to jointly build an oil terminal at Tanjung Bin, Johor, with Vitol Tank Terminals International BV (VTTI), reported Malaysia's Business Times.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk container business expected to lose US$1.2 billion in first half
  • CMA CGM adds US$200 per TEU hike on Asia-Europe/Med run
  • Wan Hai Lines declares rate recovery to be enforced
  • Port Tracker: US retail import volume to be lowest since 2002
  • Europe first half imports off 21pc, but exports improve: ELAA
  • TS Lines new 2,546-TEU Ada S ship to join China-Mideast service
  • Shenzhen's YICT opens Dongguan box repositioning depot
  • CSAV, CCNI to discontinue joint GEX service
  • Yang Ming offers free shipping for Taiwan typhoon victims
  • Damco to manage supply chain for H&M in India, Pakistan
  • South Carolina Ports annual container volume drops 19pc
  • PIL takes 1,802-TEUer from Dalian yards to serve South and West Africa
  • China Southern in joint airport logistics venture
  • Heathrow off 16pc year on year, but July up 6pc month to month
  • Tradewinds Cargo to run cold-storage unit at Houston airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC to implement two-pronged rate hikes from India
  • SAL commissions Sietas to build 2 heavy-lift vessels
  • More idled ships set sail for scrapyards
  • Basmati MEP lowered
  • Steel exports to fall by 35 pc-CMIE
  • Port Pipavav easily accommodates Capesize vessel again
  • CONCOR to offer reefer importers JNP-ICD Dadri weekly service
  • Rlys haul in more earnings
  • Recession, drought fail to check agri export surge
  • The power of an Adani issue
  • Israel offers technology to end water shortages

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Kuehne + Nagel to manage Gigaset Communications' Shanghai centre
    Gigaset Communications, a member of the Siemens group, has appointed Kuehne + Nagel to manage its national distribution centre in Shanghai (China). In addition, the logistics provi...
  • Procter & Gamble selects Ryder
    Consumer goods manufacturer Procter & Gamble has selected the US-based transport and logistics company Ryder to manage a component of its US/Mexico logistics network, includin...
  • Swire Shipping terminates liner services
    Swire Shipping, which has operated the North Continent'South Pacific service since 1905, has decided to end this line. Swire took over the service from Andrew Weir in 2003. Swire w...
  • Los Angeles harbour board approves first terminal lease
    The Los Angeles port authority recently approved a long-term lease for the TraPac Inc container terminal at the port. This is a precedent-setting action that demonstrates...
  • K-Line publishes Social and Environmental Report 2009
    The Japanese shipping group "K" Line recently issued its Social and Environmental Report 2009. The report addresses the "K" Line Group's activities in connection with its corp...
  • Vienna bans SkyEurope
    Vienna airport (Austria) has stopped servicing SkyEurope flights after the airline failed to pay its outstanding airport fees. The ban only applies to SkyEurope flights depart...
  • Leipzig/Halle airport attracts new customers
    The Swiss company DH Beteiligungen AG plans to build a EUR 100 million logistics security centre at Leipzig/Halle airport (Germany). The platform, which will be erected in the airp...
  • Further consolidation in airline industry
    Air China and Swire Pacific Ltd want to increase their participation in the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways. To further this aim, they will purchase Citic Pacif...
  • Air Canada to launch Calgary-Hawaii seasonal service
    Montreal-based Air Canada is to launch the only non-stop, seasonal service between Hawaii (USA) and Calgary (Canada) on 5 December. The flights are timed for convenient connec...
  • ACCC targets Emirates Skycargo
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken legal action against Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates Airlines over alleged price fixing in air cargo. Australia'...
  • CSX starts work on major intermodal site
    The US transport provider CSX Transportation recently broke ground for an intermodal terminal in North Baltimore OH. A spokesman said it will be the 'centerpiece' facility for the ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Malacca crash probe
  • MISC's profits plunge
  • Ship Finance's profit down
  • Strong performance from Farstad

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Austal full year result hit by Superferry bankruptcy
  • Two Chief Engineers indicted in pollution case
  • Sealift, Inc. to flag-in vessel for MSC contract
  • Arctic Sea hijackers say they're environmentalists
  • More deliveries by Drydocks World Batam yards

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Port Tracker Report finds continued drop in box numbers
  • Boeing taps Perry Moore to manage Portland operation
  • Navious Maritime Holdings buying two Capesize vessels
  • Lufthansa Cargo adds flights to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Horizon Lines earns Quest for Quality award

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Zim rescue deal hangs by a thread
    SHAREHOLDER meeting to approve funding falls into disarray after minority shareholder, Bank Leumi, barred from voting.
  • Zim targets second round of rate rises
  • Liberia set to boost flag revenues by 10%
    GOVERNMENT expects 10% rise from revenues generated by its registry after LISCR deal.
  • Bond repurchase props up Ship Finance
    COMPANY's $22.6m gain on a bond repurchase helps spare outright bloodbath in the second quarter.
  • Navios swoops for two Alba capesize newbuilds
    NAVIOS Maritime in $141.5m deal to buy up two capesize bulkers under construction in South Korea.
  • StealthGas optimistic on LPG sector outlook
    STEALTHGAS unveils cut in profits but believes small LPG market is healthier than other major segments.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • US box plunge predicted
    BOX IMPORTS at major US box ports are expected drop 18.8% in 2009 because of the recession, compared with the previous year
  • Zim's $350M hangs in balance
    SHAREHOLDERS of parent Israel Corp are deciding today how to divide a $350M cash boost for its Zim Integrated Shipping Services box subsidiary
  • Georgians seize another ship
    Georgian border guards today arrested another ship it accused of flouting its maritime laws by sailing to the breakaway republic of Abkhazia
  • Cruising skirts Hurricane Bill
    HURRICANE Bill was graded down today to Category 3, but its path could disrupt both Bermuda cruise routes and trans-Atlantic liner services
  • Torm man resigns as losses mount
    DENMARK'S Torm told Fairplay today that director Michael Steimler has resigned from the tanker company's board, as the company also announces its dismal first-half results
  • Arctic Sea crew back home
    THE RUSSIAN crew of the Finnish cargo ship Arctic Sea arrived back in Moscow today, but the mystery of its disappearance remains far from solved
  • Ferry could become sea grave
    SALVAGE or sea grave: that's the choice being studied today by authorities in the Princess Ashika ferry disaster

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Patriot Rail to Serve Temple, Texas
  • Railroads Increase Employment in July
  • Rail Freight Pushes to Five-Month High
  • Evergreen Hikes Far East Rates
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Top $1.7 Billion
  • India Approves Kandla Expansion
  • Short Line Traffic Strengthens
  • GDP Stabilizes in Most Major Economies
  • NY-NJ Containers Fall 18.8 Percent
  • Peak Season Imports to Fall Nearly 20 Percent
  • Pacer Closes Sale of Trucking Unit
  • Japan Ship Orders Sink 63.2 Percent in July
  • Leading Index Gains for Fourth Month
  • Deutsche Bahn Profit Falls 52.6 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Damco launches carbon footprint dashboard
  • ICC's economic climate index surges ahead
  • MISC's liner 'Achilles heel' spawns 50% profit drop
  • Irish boxes off 24% at H1 stage
  • ELAA sees some positives

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Praise for Navios
    Two US analysts give nod to Angeliki Frangou's latest capesize grab, quarterly earnings beat.
  • Texas two step
    Pair of chief engineers from Greek tanker hit with federal indictments in magic-pipe case.
  • Direction: out
    Former TI boss Mike Steimler has left the board of Danish shipowner Torm.
  • Tender binned
    Jose Sergio Gabrielli-led Petrobras cancels tenders for 11 large offshore tugs and anchor handlers but is expected to try again.
  • Chase over
    GC Rieber abandons its $27m pursuit of Atle Bergshaven's Sea4 despite recent collapse of rival bid.
  • SFI falls
    Drop in profit-share from Frontline charters cuts first-half earnings at NY-listed tanker owner.
  • Stealth stung
    Harry Vafias headed StealthGas sees second quarter profit fall in weaker market.
  • Worse to come
    Karl-Johan Bakken's Farstad retains glum outlook despite bumper second quarter numbers.
  • Bets beaten
    Peter Berdowski's Royal Boskalis tops estimates in the first half despite a fall in its bottom line.
  • MISC dives
    Giant Malaysian owner hurt by losses from container shipping in first half.
  • New partner
    Chile's CSAV teams with MSC as it shakes up South-North America route network.
  • Torm hammered
    Danish owner's first half profit falls by $190m in historically low products tanker markets.
  • The big squeeze
    "Large number of new ships" to hit water will pressure both tanker and bulker rates, says Grindrod.
  • Havila hunts
    Njal Saevik-led firm targets $50m from bond loan to refinance existing debt.
  • Two stand out
    Havila Shipping unveils new contracts worth $33m, with Havila Phoenix and Havila Neptune deals catching the eye.
  • Eastern promise
    Estonian shipyard group BLRT to employ 60 skilled workers from China.
  • Wilson whacked
    Oslo-listed mini-bulker owner sinks into the red in Q2 as poor markets take their toll.
  • Suspects fly in
    Russia detains suspected Arctic Sea hijackers in Moscow jail as
  • Grindrod axes
    South African owner quashes tanker order due to 'late delivery' and sees profit plummet on weak markets.
  • Teething trouble
    Canadian owner Marine Atlantic's new ferry hits dock, its third accident since delivery.
  • Fosen faces cuts
    Unfinanced projects could lead to heads rolling at Norwegian yard, Bergen Group says as it returns to the black in Q2.
  • Trapped?
    Nine crew could still be inside Formosa tanker that caught fire after collision in Malacca Strait.
  • CSDC slumps
    Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Development Co hurt by reduced domestic shipments of coal.
  • Cruising into black
    Slimmed-down Norwegian coastal operator Hurtigruten has turned around big losses in the first half this year.
  • Box blues
    Chinese containership owner Tianjin Marine suffers bigger loss in first half.
  • Kiwi kick-off
    Pacific Basin bunkering joint venture poised to begin operations in New Zealand's Ports of Auckland.
  • CMA CGM restores
    French liner group seeks rate restoration on routes between Europe and Asia, India and Pakistan.
  • Navios lower
    US-listed bulker operator sees profits slump on weaker revenues as average TCE rates drop 40%.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Cosco sets container repositioning fee in Asia
  • IATA: Early 2008 air cargo levels 5 years away
  • Australia air cargo price-fixing probe catches Emirates
  • Icelandair moves North American headquarters
  • DHL starts China-Vietnam truck service
  • Pallet makers welcome USDA discussions
  • Cotti to head J.P. Morgan Global Trade Services
  • New Mexican Customs force doesn't impede trade
  • Damco to handle H&M logistics in India, Pakistan
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
  • Port of NY/NJ seeks to regulate draymen
  • Forecast: Retail ports' imports lowest since '02
  • Ag shippers lobby Seattle on port trucks

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • Finnpilot repays overcharging
    If no more cases are revealed, the Finnish Maritime Administration has decided not to take any further measures against the Finnish State Pilotage Enterprise Finnpilot because of overcharging their customers
  • Nine seamen missing after tanker blaze
    Nine seamen are still missing after the tanker MT Formosa Product Brick collided with the bulker MV Ostende Max and caught fire. The collision occurred late on Tuesday in the
  • Hurtigruten shows surplus
    Lower costs, the MS Nordnorge on charter and a favourable exchange rate ' these are the main reasons why struggling Hurtigruten reports surplus in the second quarter of 2009, despite fewer

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2009
  • US Navy to test biodiesel in its fleet
    Second generation feedstocks considered ideal alternative.
  • Bunker prices climbing in Europe
    Demand in Rotterdam 'extremely quiet'.
  • Nine crew still missing
    Malacca Strait collision highlights fears that a major accident could block strategic waterway.
  • Singapore court hears claim for $7 million
    Petroval SA says money is owed from diverted bunker contracts.
  • Bunker prices 'hitting' shipping company's bottom line
    Leading Asian shipping line says rates are falling while fuel prices climb.
  • Asian bunker market bullish as crude firms
    Demand generally reported to be low, but Hong Kong sees buyer interest.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks fall week-on-week
    Inventories dip against background of firm bunker demand.
  • New barge arrives in Auckland
    Bunkering 'vital' as cargo and cruise traffic grows.
  • Japanese bunker prices fall on low demand
    Bunker market quiet since early August.
  • Venezuela seeks $8 billion for fuel oil sales to China
    Venezuela offers China almost all of its fuel oil output until 2012.
  • Qingdao to expand fuel oil storage capacity
    Chinese fuel oil importer to more than triple its storage space.

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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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