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December 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carnival reports 48% profit fall for Q4
    Carnival Corp & plc, the world's largest cruise ship operator, reported a 48 per cent drop in quarterly profit last Friday because of lower ticket prices, and shares fell 3 per cent as it forecast profit for the current quarter below Wall Street estimates.
  • Baltic Dry Index declines for a 10th consecutive day
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, fell for a 10th consecutive day, the longest losing streak since September, because of a lack of cargoes.

Sched Netweb site
  • Saade becomes chairman, no longer chief executive at CMA CGM
  • Chiwan, Shekou terminals linked to CKS, Sinoway barges
  • OOCL to open three-loop China-northwest Europe service
  • CSAV Norasia's IMEX service to add larger vessels
  • Zhuhai container terminal welcomes Hong Kong Shippers' Council visit
  • Guangdong expressway investment surpasses year's goal
  • Teesport's loss of steel mill will cut revenue 20pc
  • Jafza, Dubai Chamber lead trade mission to Brazil
  • Port of Houston ups budget while expecting tough year
  • Singapore's Tiger Air reduces its US$$178 million IPO hopes
  • China Southern starts Shanghai-Frankfurt run, restarts Chicago
  • Jade signs onto plan to make Chengdu major air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Financial partners reaffirm faith in CMA CGM with infusion of $ 500-m credit line
  • Exim Transtrade (India) Pvt. Ltd celebrates 15 years of accomplishments
  • A. P. Moller-Maersk Group to sell Norfolkline to DFDS, acquires 28.8 pc stake
  • UN Global Compact Office recognition for NYK again
  • Cyberfreight Systems integrates with INTTRA-Link solution
  • 42 Coast Guard stations for close vigil
  • m.v. Hansa Liberty calls at GTI on maiden voyage under FIX service
  • Garlic exports rise 4-fold on China factor
  • India may get 5 m tonnes of LNG from Qatar
  • Yokohama beckons Indian businessmen
  • IFC to invest Rs 25 cr. in GDL's cold chain wing, SFFL
  • Rush raw sugar from ports to mills, Centre urges state govts
  • SAIL seeks strong dumping duty set-up
  • Exim Bank provides LoC to Djibouti
  • Centre allays fears over proposed Marine Fisheries Act
  • Struggling export sectors may get fresh sops next month
  • 598 Central govt projects delayed: Cost Rs 54K cr. more!
  • New global trade & commercial rules to come into force from July 2010

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 17, 2009
  • BLG doubles number of cars it handles for Mitsubishi
    Mitsubishi Europe recently contracted BLG Autotransporte, BLG's vehicle transportation division, to distribute all vehicles from its Dutch production plant in Born to German dealer...
  • Norma extends contract with DSV
    Norma, a leading German manufacturer of plastic or metal connecting and fastening parts, has extended its collaboration in Germany with the Danish freight forwarding and logistics ...
  • Fiege wins Media-Saturn Holding distribution contract
    The German logistics service provider Fiege has assumed the task of distributing electrical and electronic articles for the Media-Saturn Holding, assuming e-commerce logistics hand...
  • Logwin starts operations in Switzerland for BMW
    The logistics services provider Logwin now also operates in Switzerland, having started services for the car manufacturer BMW. Logwin has been running BMW's dealer metro distributi...
  • MAN acquires majority stake in Euro-Leasing
    The Munich-based German lorry manufacturer MAN has acquired a majority stake in truck rental operator Euro-Leasing. MAN's stake has risen from 25.1% to 50.1% in the wake of a capit...
  • DB Schenker Romtrans sets up network in Romania
    DB Schenker Romtrans has set up an LTL network in Romania based on European industrial standards. Shipments are now handled through a new central hub in Brasov. The project got off...
  • SBB Cargo rejected by DB and SNCF
    The Swiss state-owned railway company SBB's plans to strengthen its freight division SBB Cargo by selling a stake to a European competitor have come off the rails. Negotiations wit...
  • Cargologic Freight Services and Cargologic to merge
    Cargologic Freight Services (CFS) and Cargologic are set to merge on 1 January 2010, with the aim of simplifying and concentrating services and improving efficiency. CFS, founded t...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 20, 2009
  • 41 dead as Panamanian-flag livestock carrier capsizes
  • CMA CGM secures US$500m credit
  • DFDS buys Norfolkline
  • Carnival's weaker year

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • USCG orders three more Sentinel class cutters at Bollinger
  • No more perks for Horizon Lines executive officers
  • New MMS office will support Atlantic offshore wind development
  • Donjon takes over Port Erie shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Pasha Group works deal for Port of Grays Harbor to move Cryslers
  • Port of Port Angeles calling for proposals
  • Tacoma charter boat captain to receive Coast Guard honor
  • MOL consolidation unit wins Belk freight forwarding
  • US rail freight traffic drops during holiday week

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Credit line for CMA CGM as board restructured
    Deal reached with banks as shake-up includes appointment of new chief executive.
  • No debt deal for CMA CGM as talks with banks continue
  • Nordic Tanker's Kjaerulff forced out
    Klaus Kjaerulff steps down as chairman as shareholders agree merger proposal with Clipper Tankers.
  • Carnival predicts flat year as profits halved
    Carnival projecting flat profit trends for fiscal 2010.
  • Maersk goes for brand unification
    Group to unify brands of some of its business divisions.
  • Dutch free suspected Somali pirates
    Move comes as Seychelles and Kenya refuse to prosecute detainees.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Banks throw CMA CGM lifeline
    BANKS have agreed to provide CMA CGM with a credit line of $500M, a move that the French Line said today said was the first step in its debt restructuring
  • Statoil fined over $4.2M spill
    NORWAY'S Statoil was today fined 25M Norwegian kroner ($4.2M) for an oil leak on one of its platforms in the North Sea
  • Somali pirates free Greek ship
    SOMALI pirates have released a Greek cargo ship and its 21 crew after 43 days of captivity, according to the owner
  • Carnival tops forecast
    CARNIVAL Corp posted better results than expected today, citing stronger onboard spending and lower operating costs
  • Many missing in Med sinking
    RESCUERS are today searching for survivors from a cargo ship that sank off Lebanon with 83 passengers and crew aboard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • GE Sells 100 Locomotives in South Africa
  • APL to Launch Clean Air Plan in Oakland
  • OOCL to Launch New Asia-Europe Service
  • Short Line Paper Loads Hit Six-Month High
  • Russian Ocean Carrier Fesco Gets Bank Loan
  • Rails Pick Up More Scrap
  • DB Schenker Boosts Contract Logistics Investment
  • DOT's Stimulus Payouts Near $7.2 billion
  • OOCL Joins 'Emergency Revenue' Move
  • Pirates Release Greek Bulk Ship
  • CMA CGM Gets $500 Million Credit Line
  • Hutchison Wins Sydney Port Contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • 2009: an annus horribilis for ocean carriers
    The noughties started with fears about the Millennium Bug and finished with climate change concerns. Notwithstanding the devastation of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center atrocity momentarily denting globalisation; for ocean carriers, the decade was largely composed of annus mirabilis [wonderful years] - but there was a poisonous sting in the tail of its final year.
  • Damco wants more reefer traffic
  • Obama arrives to save COP15
  • APM T Apapa working to resolve issues
  • Messina sticks with ro-ros
  • MCS singled out by large US department store chain

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Dane bags COAs
    Norden signs 15-year contract with mystery European and 11-year deal with Filipino as handy fleet fixed.
  • Carnival drops
    Waning sales hit cruise giant's profit but CEO Micky Arison says it weathered storm "exceptionally well".
  • Deceit or spin?
    Or broking? Former Clarkson's broker Nick Wood puts up spirited defence of Sovcomflot newbuilding commission negotiations.
  • Bulker freed
    Tug refloats grounded German cargoship laden with fertiliser at Gwadar, Pakistan.
  • It's quotes time
    Justice Smith turns up the heat and Tagir Izmaylov gets hot under the collar in Sovcomflot's trial this week.
  • Vice dismissed
    Legless rig owner gets vice ruling overturned in battle over a heavy lift voyage that went wrong.
  • Busy year at sea
    USCG releases 2009's top 11 videos of operations with pirates, drug smugglers and pets all making the cut.
  • Hope fades for 41
    Four bodies found but dozens still missing as frantic search for livestock carrier survivors continues off Lebanon.
  • New5 in numb3rs
    Yuri Nikitin's 'loans' to friends are revealed while Hapag-Lloyd stretches for a $1bn loss.
  • Saade ousted
    Founder of CMA CGM to become president, with Philippe Soulie taking over his CEO role, as group clinches $500m loan.
  • Sinking kills two
    Togolese-flagged cargoship goes down after hitting breakwater in Algeria, six more crew missing.
  • Vessel refloated
    Cargoship Allegretto suffers hull breach and water ingress in grounding off Sweden.
  • Superfast sale
    Greece's Attica takes EUR 3.5m loss from offloading 700-passenger ro-pax to Brittany Ferries.
  • Cargoship grounds
    Ukrainian-controlled Lady Juliet ploughs into breakwater at Canakkale, Turkey.
  • K Line in Rio fix
    Japanese shipping giant has tied up two capesize bulker newbuildings on charter to Rio Tinto.
  • Daewoo double
    Korean shipyard clinches two separate orders for drillships and a semi-submersible rig.
  • Master held
    Polish captain arrested in Scotland after grounding of cargoship Fingal on rocks.
  • Danny F II sinks
    Livestock carrier capsizes off Lebanon; only 19 of 83 people reportedly on board have been rescued.
  • Two die in sinking
    Another two crew missing after Turkish general cargoship capsizes in Black Sea storm.
  • Malaysians split
    MISC and and compatriot container terminal operator Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) terminate joint venture.
  • Humbolt fixed
    UK's All Leisure Group finds first charter work for cruiseship Alexander von Humboldt.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • CMA CGM announces financial restructuring
  • TOTE appoints Parrott president
  • Rail reform bill passes Senate Committee
  • YRCW gives more time for rescue plan
  • Three more ports join Megaports Initiative
  • Donjon starts shipbuilding, repair on Lake Erie
  • Truckers protest clear air regulations

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • Cargo vessel sank off Lebanon - 50 persons missing
    The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Danny F II carrying 83 passengers and crew members sank off Lebanon in heavy weather yesterday afternoon, international media reports. At least 25 survivors from
  • EU backs on sulphur-rule
    The EU Commission will recommend the EU member states to show "flexibility" in their implementation of the upcoming obligation for ships at berth and anchor at EU ports to use
  • Superfast V sold
    The Greek shipowner Attica Holdings S.A. has announced that it has sold the ropax-ferry Superfast V to the French company Bretagne Angleterre Irlande S.A. (Brittany Ferries) for EUR 81
  • Experts give advice on offshore in Barents Sea
    The Barents 2020 cooperation project has now been concluded. The project, involving some 100 Norwegian and Russian experts, is on safeguarding petroleum activities in the Barents Sea. At a conference

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 18, 2009
  • North/south divide for bunker prices
    Americas markets seeing prices going in both directions.
  • Carnival sees fuel prices fall 15 percent
    Fourth quarter earnings report forecasts increased fuel costs.
  • Market analysis: Singapore versus Fujairah bunker prices
    Variable price relationship hinges on supply costs.
  • Richard Branson calls for shipping and aviation targets
    Virgin boss explains the problem of introducing a bunker tax.
  • Steep price falls in Gibraltar and Piraeus
    Some suppliers in Rotterdam fully booked until December 25.
  • Bunker prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Goood demand in Fujairah.
  • US officials discuss bunker tax
    Reports from Copenhagen say US sees levy as revenue stream for climate change fund.
  • 'Bunker arrest' in the US
    Shipowner pursing $1 million claim.
  • Singapore bunker prices dip
    Other key Asian ports see prices rise.
  • Guidance note on bunker spill liabilities
    UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency reminds shipowners of need for insurance against bunker spills.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall
    ARA stocks down almost 5% week-on-week.
  • Maritec surveyor 'not involved' in Faber corruption case
  • China's bonded bunker stocks may rise in 2010
    Much of the imported Venezuela fuel oil to flow into the bonded bunker market.
  • Chimbusco eyes ExxonMobil storage in Hong Kong
    Seeks to expand operational presence outside of China.

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