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June 26, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index drops close to 2-week low
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, fell to its lowest level in almost two weeks in London on speculation that demand is weakening.
  • VLCCs shrink to 30: ICAP Shipping
    The number of supertankers being used to store crude and oil products shrank by about a third since March, according to ICAP Shipping, a unit of ICAP plc, the world's biggest broker of deals between banks.

Sched Netweb site
  • Top 11 carriers' revenue falls 35pc in first quarter
  • Zim levies emergency US$75 per TEU bunker surcharge
  • Pirates scare boxes to Cape, says South African port official
  • Shenzhen Qianhaiwan Bonded Port Area to be finished by July
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port container throughput fell nearly 9.6pc in May
  • China's largest cold chain logistics facility to be finished this year
  • Chennai CT opens doubling capacity with 1.5 million more TEU
  • SCI posts container losses despite overall profit rise
  • Philippine president opens ICTSI Brazil's container terminal
  • European Shippers Council pleased EU faults Rotterdam Rules
  • DHL to invest US$10 million in Vietnam over five years
  • China's border town Manzhouli sets record monthly high
  • Toll buys 3 express firms to complement air cargo operations
  • China Southern to launch Guangzhou to Dacca service
  • Korean Air increases Seoul-Guangzhou cargo flights
  • India urged to stop monopolies in aviation sector
  • Aeroflot posts 2008 profit of US$185 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Vessel deliveries unabated despite overcapacity!
  • Well-equipped with expertise & efficiency, Sealand emerging as leader in total logistics solutions
  • Deterring Customs duty slapped on Chinese aluminium goods
  • India-Myanmar DTAA to become applicable from April next
  • Ireland beckons India Inc
  • Raw sugar imports may reach record 2.5 m tonnes by Sept.-end
  • India & Korea come closer to signing CEPA
  • CII projects eightfold rise in Indo-US trade by 2018
  • CEPA with EU may offer exporters better access to Europe
  • JNP working impresses US Consul Gen. Folmsbee
  • Assocham advocates favourable port policy with spate of incentives
  • Paradip Port Trust places orders for 2 reclaimers
  • Rs 60 crore for ports in Konkan package
  • Kandla Port achieves 12.5-m draught!
  • Policy on captive use facility creation at Major Ports on anvil
  • I-T benefits for EOUs, STPI may be extended only by a year

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 24, 2009
  • Aircraft carrying weapons impounded in Nigeria
    A Ukrainian company's cargo aircraft has been impounded by the Nigerian authorities for carrying weapons. A Meridian An-12 en route to Equatorial Guinea from Croatia made what was ...
  • DHL investing in Vietnam
    DHL is investing USD 10 million over the next five years in DHL Global Forwarding (Vietnam), a new joint venture with its local Vietnamese partners, including Oriental Logistics. T...
  • Schenker runs solar inverter warehouse for SMA
    Schenker Deutschland started running a warehouse for SMA Solar Technology in Kaufungen (Germany) recently, from where it supplies the largest solar inverter production plant worldw...
  • Geodis Logistics expanding in Germany
    Geodis Logistics Deutschland is growing and expanding its warehousing capacities in Rodgau near Frankfurt from 10,000 to 17,000 sqm, with parts thereof already pencilled in for new...
  • Boeing postpones B787 Dreamliner maiden flight
    US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has postponed the first flight of the B787 Dreamliner, due to the need to reinforce an area in the side-of-body section of the aircraft. A new date ...
  • CargoSmart introduces 10+2 importer security filing solution
    CargoSmart Limited, a leading shipping and logistics software solutions provider, has launched an Importer Security Filing (ISF) solution. It lets importers and logistics service p...
  • 15th Annual Cargo Facts Aircraft Symposium set for 15-17 September
    Cargo Facts 2009, the 15th Annual Aircraft Symposium, sponsored in part by Boeing and Airbus, will take place at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel in the heart of downtown Seattle WA (USA...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Good year for UK Defence Club
  • Pay could come soon for Aurika crew
  • Golden Ocean sells Navios stake
  • Dockwise to cut debt

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Liz Birnbaum named MMS Director
  • Dubai's Gulf Navigation plans major acquisition
  • ACL says second quarter EBITDA will be down
  • Port Manatee approves key dredging project bid
  • European shipyards seek push for green marine technologies
  • Yantai Raffles Shipyard gets $150 million loan from CDB
  • USCG issues guidance on Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Wärtsilä completes job cut negotiations

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Box lines staring at $50bn revenue collapse
    Shipping analyst Alphaliner puts the anticipated drop in revenue from 2008 levels at $40bn-50bn.
  • Platou and Fulford-Smith plot Greek office
    GREECE has emerged as the next port of call for Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou and its new London-based partner Richard Fulford-Smith.
  • Financial backers desert US satellite tracking specialist SARS
    CLARENCE Group, understood to be a vehicle for a small number of financial backers, has foreclosed on US satellite tracking specialist SARS.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • China finds massive iron ore deposit
    A new iron ore deposit estimated to amount to more than 3Bn tonnes has been discovered in China's north-eastern Liaoning province
  • Chiquita assures on service
    CHIQUITA is seeking to alleviate growing market fears that Great White Fleet operations will be impaired by Eastwind's Chapter 7 liquidation
  • HSH 'not open for new business'
    LEADING lender HSH Nordbank will not have capacity for new shipping business this year and has predicted both more capacity and more "problem situations" in 2010
  • FESCO faces drops, analysis says
    RUSSIAN fleet operator FESCO is facing a 35% drop in revenues this year, according to a report released today
  • China to convert naval port
    BEIJING is following up its trade initiative with Taiwan with a plan to convert part of naval facilities in the western Taiwan Strait to commercial use
  • GrandUnion eyes Aries takeover
    PRODUCT tanker and box shipowner Aries Maritime Transport is considering a deal that would transfer control to Greece's GrandUnion
  • Chemoil shares sale confirmed
    CHEMOIL Energy confirmed today that the family of founder Robert Chandran is discussing a proposal to sell its 51% shareholding in the bunker fuel supplier

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Senators Skirmish on Highway Bill
  • YRC, Teamsters to Talk Cost Cuts
  • Rails Build Traffic with Scrap
  • Danish Energy Firm Buys Wind Farm Builder
  • Grimaldi Takes Sole Ownership of Swedish Port
  • South Carolina Sees Decline in Container Traffic
  • GAO Eyes Air Cargo Accidents
  • Major Retail Trade Groups Nix Merger
  • European Rail Freight Freefall Deepens
  • Hamburg Stevedore to Cut Work Hours for 2,000
  • Sudden Dock Strike in India
  • New Port Access Ramp to Benefit Tampa Port Authority
  • Bribery Ban Rarely Enforced
  • Moller Sells Trucking Portion of Norfolkline to DSV
  • Trade Ministers Decry Protectionism
  • Port of Houston Plans to Buy Deregulated Power
  • Manufacturers Want Early Transport Bill
  • Matson Faces Strike Threat
  • Contract Dispute Upsets India Port Project
  • International Air Freight Dives 17.4 Percent
  • U.S. GDP Drops 5.5 Percent in First Quarter
  • Japan Ship Orders Sink 89.8 Percent
  • Chiquita Says Eastwind Liquidation Won't Affect Deliveries

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Hamilton-Montreal box feeder service slated
  • Feeders buck the hire decline
  • HHLA goes for short-time working: not redundancies
  • Grimaldi takeover at Wallhamn
  • Braemar powers ahead

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Tanker takeover
    Cash rich Gulf Nav close to buying large tanker fleet from rival.
  • KG crunch
    Konig & Cie boss says company shifts debt payback strategy after banks clamp down on credit lines for paid-off vessels and describes liner sector as "close to bankruptcy."
  • Trico shares soar
    Nasdaq-listed shares in offshore vessel owner Trico Marine Services jump by 16.8%.
  • TEN to the rescue
    Products tanker Andes saves seven fishermen after their fishing boat sank off South America.
  • Bulker build-up?
    ACM Shipping still "keeping an open mind" on entry to dry cargo market, says CEO Johnny Plumbe.
  • Still buying
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller doubles ship agency business with purchase of former Brostrom companies.
  • Navieras vies
    Controlling stockholder in Chile's CCNI competes to operate new container terminal in Mexico's port of Manzanillo.
  • Sale signs
    The S&P market is winning back some colour with Chinese and Greek leading the way, broker says.
  • Demand slump
    Lower Lakes keeps utilisation high as demand suffers, as parent Rand Logistics reports lower net losses.
  • Port problem
    Developer Lanco reportedly walks out on project to expand Vizhinjam container terminal in India.
  • Power cut
    Wartsila chops 77 staff at its Ship Power unit in Finland as it presses on with EUR 30m cost cutting drive.
  • Ground work
    Piracy set to continue off Somalia until 'fractured' country stabilised, says EU naval operations chief.
  • Third swoop
    Stamford Drilling takes holding in Norway's Cecon to over 20% less than two weeks after taking a stake in the company.
  • Delta delivery
    African Circle Limited acquires three new pollution response ships for Nigerian coast.
  • Commercial sense
    EU anti-piracy operation includes commercial shipping personnel to act as conduits for information.
  • Deal reached
    Ports of Auckland agrees collective employment terms with 300 workers after nearly three years.
  • Hedge pledge
    ACM's Johnny Plumbe embraces derivatives but admits worries about the market some years ago.
  • Guns no good
    Wilhelmsen won't be taking armed guards onboard its ships but the debate will rumble on.
  • Debt promise
    Andree Goedee's Dockwise to cut nearly $60m from its debt mountain during the second quarter.
  • Waving goodbye
    Danish wind and wave farm installation vessel owner A2Sea sold by Clipper and other investors to DONG Energy.
  • Sveaas defeated
    Norwegian investor comes up short in Trico election, losing out to chairman Joseph Compofelice.
  • Heat death?
    Family claims Hindustan Shipyard worker died from sunstroke as heatwave hits India.
  • Chiquita OK
    Food company says its services will be unaffected by Eastwind Maritime's bankruptcy filing.
  • Pay back time
    Seized reefer to be sold in Romania with abandoned Eastern European crew awaiting pay.
  • 'Time please'
    Nexus Floating Production again approached bond holders to waive interest payments on $175m loan.
  • Marad to sell
    US maritime administration will repossess and offload two ships owned by failed Hawaii Superferry.
  • Tug boarded
    Armed robbers in daylight raid on Singapore-registered vessel off Nipa Transit Anchorage.
  • Barge bashed
    Austrian inland vessel has run-in with bridge in Netherlands which destroyed wheelhouse.
  • Not enough
    Analyst Drewry warns of long-term capacity glut because owners have cancelled too few ships.
  • More for Marsh
    Braemar boss pocketed a bigger salary last year as he and his fellow directors benefitted from record profit haul.
  • Up for sale?
    Shares in bunker outfit Chemoil jump 15% after company says major shareholder may offload stake.
  • Xiamen's woes
    China's seventh largest container port expects to see 'substantial decline" in 2009 interim profits.
  • Box cells are go
    New Zealand okays controversial scheme to let prisoners build their own jails from shipping containers.
  • Alaskan order
    US yard ASD to build new ferry to link Ketchikan to Alaska's international airport.
  • Not so Golden
    John Fredriksen's bulker arm looks to have made a heavy loss on sale of its stake in Navios Maritime Holdings.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Eastwind Maritime declares bankruptcy, to liquidate
  • Schenker to handle Wilhelmsen ships spares logistics
  • May better but cargo yields, revenue still suffer
  • GAO: Small cargo carriers see high accident rate
  • Inland waterway industry presses against lockage fee
  • TNT uses Astrata for GPS tracking on Asia road network
  • RILA, NRF reject merger plan
  • Controls for illicit diamond trade failing
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • West Coast ports rally in D.C.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Maersk Group cuts down on ship investments
    The A P Møller-Mærsk Group will downsize its investments in ships in the future. Instead, the company will take more ships on time charter when it is necessary to
  • Minor impact of ship waste water
    According to a survey carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, ship waste water discharges have only a minor impact on the state of the Baltic Sea. Totally
  • Political opening on termination of Danish icebreaker service
    The termination of the public icebreaker service in Danish waters is getting closer. The new political agreement on the Ministry of Defence budget contains a memorandum saying that the icebreaker
  • Eastwind files for bankruptcy
    The troubled New York-based shipping company Eastwind Maritime Inc. has filed a voluntary Chapter 7 petition for liquidation of the company and most of its subsidiaries in the US

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2009
  • Bunker prices firming in Europe
    Rotterdam barge market 'extremely quiet'.
  • Global Vision takes steps to improve credit
    Completes internal investment program and signs up to Voyager payment solution.
  • Hearing on low-sulphur fuel rule to begin
    PMSA case comes just days before regulation goes into effect.
  • Plans for bunker hub in Indian Ocean
    Maldives could compete with Sri Lanka.
  • Bakri companies ready for MSDS
    IMO regulation enters into force on July 1.
  • BP Marine to support the 'Flying Angel'
    Will supply a year's lube oil requirement to vessel run by The Mission to Seafarers in Dubai.
  • Fuel oil cargo fixed for July loading
    Saudi Aramco sells third export cargo in three weeks.
  • Mixed day for Asian bunker prices
    Players report 'average demand'.
  • Chemoil CEO confirms reports of possible sale
    But Bandy says its is not clear if they will materialise into something definitive.
  • Singapore stocks of fuel and distillates jump
    Slow demand for residual fuel and middle distillates see stocks accumulate.
  • Sinopec to acquire Addax for $7.2 billion
    Acquisition will secure the state-owned Chinese firm's presence in West Africa and Iraq.
  • 'Huge' oil terminal planned for Maldives
    $150 million project to build an onshore terminal for crude oil and bunker fuel.
  • Turkish firm to enter Singapore's bunker market
    Subsidiary of Turkish conglomerate to start bunker operations in 'the coming months'.

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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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