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October 26, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index rises further
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, stayed at over a two and half month high on Friday, helped by fresh cargo activity in Brazil and Australia.
  • Toll buys NZ freight forwarder for A$125m
    ASIA-FOCUSED integrated logistics provider Toll Group has acquired major New Zealand freight forwarder Express Logistics Group (ELG), giving it added scale and capacity in key trade lanes in Asia.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL increases Europe-Asia rate US$100/TEU from November 1
  • Hong Kong's Stonecutters Bridge limits air-draft to 68.5 metres
  • Reuters: Container carriers see storm clouds clearing
  • APL launches third intra-Asia route to Vietnam
  • Northport wins Halal certification as syariah-compliant
  • Long Beach and truckers settle clean trucks lawsuit
  • Bullish on China, Cathay chief still bearish on recovery
  • Government-forced sale of Gatwick fetches US$2.5 billion
  • Nine airlines hope for escape from EU price fixing fines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HCL executes mammoth task with precision & finesse
  • Lay-ups rise by 10.4 pc as peak season fades into winter doldrums
  • Year 2010 will test robustness of container industry-Report
  • Surge seen in crude oil tanker bookings
  • MOL's Environmental Report incorporates 2 special features
  • Canton fair yields rich orders for Fieo team
  • PM to seek quick decision from Asean on services & investments
  • India & Netherlands sign social security pact
  • Port Pipavav placing prime emphasis on safety measures
  • Committee formed to study financing plans for port projects
  • MoU on port at Bhadrakh inked
  • N. D. Kamble elected National Secy of HMS
  • KoPT knocks Defence Ministry's door with fresh package
  • Port of Le Havre strategically positioned as Europe's ex-im gateway
  • Multimodal logistics parks to mushroom along freight corridors
  • Decision on base rate would benefit MSMEs-Sakthivel
  • CMIE projects robust PAT growth for India Inc
  • DEPB sop for tractor exports
  • RBI proposal of base rate for lending welcomed
  • PM's panel gets optimistic on GDP growth trajectory
  • India thwarts 3-nation bid to draft schedule for trade talks
  • CCEA approves Rs 300-cr. leather park
  • Tax code open for discussions, says Fin. Minister
  • Meeting with Australian team at WTC on Oct. 29

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Sernam continues eco-driving training
    Sernam, a private operator of express multimodal transport services, has increased its teams' awareness of environmental issues, such as saving energy, recycling, etc., as part of ...
  • Sudanese cargo plane crashes in Sharjah
    A Sudanese cargo aircraft is reported to have crashed shortly after taking off from Sharjah airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, killing all six crew members on ...
  • Bombardier Aerospace chooses Amsterdam airport for European centre
    Bombardier Aerospace, the world's third-largest civil aircraft manufacturer, has selected Amsterdam Schiphol airport for its new European service centre, from where it will service...
  • MOL publishes environment and social report
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has published its environment and social report 2009, the 10th edition since 2000. It introduces an environment-friendly car carrier, the "Senpaku Ishin",...
  • Panalpina issues performance warning
    Panalpina, a global transport and logistics group based in Basel (Switzerland), has issued a warning that its performance remained significantly below expectations in the first nin...
  • Chronopost opens new Corsican branch
    Chronopost, the CEP subsidiary of the French state post office La Poste, recently opened a new branch office at Napoleon Bonaparte airport in Ajaccio (Corsica). Chronopost invested...
  • New government puts Japanese post office privatisation on hold
    The new Japanese government has put the privatisation of the Japanese post office on hold. Premier Yukio Hatoyama has fulfilled a central election promise by ensuring that the ente...
  • German logistics prize 2009 awarded to W'rth group
    The German national logistics association (Bundesvereinigung Logistik BVL) has awarded the German logistics prize 2009 (Deutscher Logistik Preis) to the W'rth group for a modular l...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • EU draws a line in the water off Somalia
  • Profits slashed at Horizon Lines
  • Hard year continues for CMB
  • MSC ends Piraeus contract

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • Two vessels attacked by pirates
    Jolly Rosso, an Italian flagged roro ship, was attacked by two small skiffs 400 nautical miles east of Mombasa, Kenya, according to EU Maritime Security Centre. The pirates opened fire
  • Laptalo wants economic compensation
    The Croatian master Kristo Laptalo who was acquitted from all charges of drug smuggling in November last year, will seek compensation from Greek authorities after spending 17 months in jail
  • Nordic Tankers in take over negotiations
    The stock-listed Nordic Tankers in Copenhagen seems to be the target for another take over, according to the newspaper B'rsen. According to the newspaper the Clipper Group with headquarters
  • Finnlines to start up Ropax service to Rostock
    Finnlines will start up a service to Rostock with Star class Ropax vessels. The ships currently sailing from Helsinki via Gdynia to Travem'nde will instead have Rostock as their German

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • WorleyParsons-Westmar tapped for Everett terminal project
  • Corps to begin repair work on Tillamook north jetty
  • APL announces plans to begin new Japan/Thailand/Vietnam run
  • Delta to use Sea-Tac Airport as major gateway to Asia
  • US rail freight traffic falls again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • Maersk bond issue to raise €750m
    'Benchmark transaction' will be box giant's first foray into the international capital markets
  • Maersk share issue raises $1.8bn for investment
  • Claus-Peter Offen applies for €100m state aid
    Fellow Hamburg tramp owner Peter D'hle also applies for assistance
  • Maersk saves $500m in bunker costs
    Slow steaming and efficiency moves cut costs
  • Nordic Yards sets out plans for former Wadan yards
    Focus on specialist vessels for Russian market
  • Horizon Lines profit slumps by 25%
    Legal bills in antitrust suit hit bottom line

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • Nordic, Clipper talk merger
    NORDIC Tankers, the Denmark-listed product tankers group, is discussing a possible merger with Clipper
  • Suez revenues drop 24%
    REVENUES for the Suez Canal were down 24% in first nine months of this year from the 2008 figures, Egypt said today
  • Panama to expel detainees
    THE PANAMA Register will immediately cancel registration of any vessel detained by any member state of the Paris MoU before the end of this year
  • Navios junk bond grows
    NAVIOS Maritime Holdings has raised the amount of its new high-yield bond issue to $400M, from the $375M it specified just a few days ago
  • US to scrap 2 Suisun ghosts
    TWO CARGO ghost ships rotting in California's Suisun Bay are at last cleared for the scrapheap, in what will lead to 57 recyclings
  • Maersk to stay in Charleston
    MAERSK Line has reversed its decision to leave the Port of Charleston in a move that will have significant implications for container volumes up and down the US East Coast

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • NJ Terminal Apologizes, Pays
  • Rotterdam Rules Draw 20 Signatories
  • Lawmaker Vows to Tighten Jones Act
  • Saia Reports Operating Profit
  • Short Line Traffic Falls Sharply
  • ATA Tonnage Index Drops Slightly
  • Employer Group OKs Longshore Contract
  • Local Businesses Back Delaware River Dredging
  • Study Backs GPS Use for Harbor Trucks
  • RailRunner System Expands to India
  • FMCSA Targets Illegal Drug, Alcohol Use
  • Ryder Earnings Drop 66 Percent
  • USA Truck Loses $1.6 Million
  • Pirates Seize Panama-flag Vessel
  • Rail-Shipper Panel Urges STB Changes
  • Panalpina Profit Declines 19 Percent
  • Air India to Launch Daily NY/DC Flights
  • Horizon Line's Profit Drops 24.3 percent
  • Maersk Issues Eurobonds for War Chest
  • Volvo Loses $429 Million
  • Court Approves Port-Truck Settlement
  • MOL Exec Projects Years of Losses
  • Truck Appointments Boost Port Efficiency

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • No sequel for Alabama hero?
    Next month, at the New York Sheraton Hotel, Captain Richard Phillips will be presented with an Honored Seafarers plaque at the prestigious United Seamen's Service annual dinner, in recognition of his courageous contribution to the rescue of his ship, the Maersk Alabama, from pirate captivity in April of this year
  • Panalpina boosts efficiency with Chinese centralised services hub
  • Evergreen and CSAV Norasia sign Far East/Mediterranean deal
  • Maersk reverses decision to leave Charleston
  • European ports still down
  • Third ship hijacked within a week in Indian Ocean

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • EW reefer sold
    Chinese buyer reportedly picks up Eastwind Maritime reefer EW Snowdon for $2.8m.
  • More for Densan?
    In unconfirmed report, Turkish owner said to have purchased two more supramax bulker, adding to Blumenthal trio.
  • San Juan blast
    Tank farm at Chevron's Bayamon refinery and terminal facility suffers two explosions. Blaze continues.
  • BW, SKS sued
    Employer seeks to dismiss wrongful death case more than six months after petroleum inspector dies during ship-to-ship transfer.
  • Seismic slip
    Multiclient revenues and new, lower-priced business help push WesternGeco into a 83% drop in operating profits.
  • Nikitin who?
    Former legal head at Somcomflot says he was unaware of any Nikitin link to sale and charter back deals.
  • Arctic Sea moves
    Ship of international mysteries reportedly to dock in Malta next week, union pleads for "slave" crew's release.
  • Chin up, Chuck
    Horizon Lines warns of "slow" and "muted" recovery as Q3 figures top Wall Street bets.
  • Air fight 'effective'
    Coast Guard says fuel oil spill from Russian tanker off Galveston appears to have been mitigated, but traces of oil remain.
  • Master contender
    Malaysia's Master Offshore is offering a construction vessel in an $887m offshore tender by Petronas.
  • All expenses paid
    US broker's expenses questioned as Sovcomflot corruption trial examines sale-and-leaseback deals.
  • Sailing blind
    Blind man guides UK ferry across Solent to raise awareness of stem cell research.
  • Drop the spot
    Njal Saevik's Havila wants its ships out of the North Sea spot market after PSV fails to break even in Q3.
  • Eyes on offshore
    Agency company Inchcape has its eyes on India's expanding offshore oil and gas market.
  • Clipper closing in
    Danish owner in talks with Klaus Kjaerulff's Nordic Tankers over possible partnership, merger or takeover.
  • Clipper not alone
    Danish shipowner not the only one to discuss takeover and merger opportunities with Nordic Tankers, says Klaus Kjaerulff.
  • Green credentials
    DNV bullish on green shipping; calls for more work to promote environmentally friendly tonnage.
  • It's quotes time
    Relations are still out of tune at Trico and Borisenko reveals his top money-saving tips.
  • Maersk's whopper
    Danish owner makes first foray into bond market with potentially huge euro issue worth more than $1bn.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Grand China pens huge bulker and VLCC order, Interorient sells a couple and Herbjorn Hansson's horse is on fire.
  • Back again
    Ion Varouxakis-led Freeseas wants to sell another $15m worth of stock only three months after its last issue.
  • Deal stretched
    Maersk Line signs up for another four years at US port of Charleston.
  • Ship-on-ship
    Norwegian ferry hitches a lift on Beluga Shipping heavy-lift vessel to Dubai.
  • MHI still red
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy to book second-quarter profit but first half still to return a loss.
  • Ace in peril
    Eitzen-owned Swedish ferry company enters into "hell" of reconstruction as it fights for survival.
  • Gotland chopped
    Swedish ferry and tanker owner posts big drop in nine-month profit as financial costs increase.
  • Hellenic talks
    Greece's Neorion yard group in discussions to buy rival domestic shipbuilder.
  • Navios prices
    Angeliki Frangou-led Greek using $400m worth of notes to finance capesize newbuilding pair.
  • MOL mauling?
    Japanese owner could face two more years of losses from containership division.
  • Star slides to loss
    Oslo-listed reefer operator reports a loss in the third quarter as cost of operations escalates.
  • Looking at buys
    As the global economy improves Pacific Shipping Trust says it has an eye on potential acquisitions.
  • Four hurt
    Passengers bashed on Northlink ferry as it rolls suddenly to port during crossing off Scotland.
  • Asciano upbeat
    Australian ports and rail group strikes a positive note as first quarter volumes show signs of stability.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • Pirate attacks already exceed 2008 total
  • OOCL revenue through 3Q down 39%
  • OOCL to raise Europe-to-Asia rates
  • ABC adds Amsterdam/Narita service
  • USDA to hold second user fee meeting
  • Agility wins USAID contract
  • Toll makes another forwarding acquisition
  • Maersk to continue Charleston calls
  • Judge O.K.s Long Beach port truck settlement
  • Le Havre box volume down 8.3% through 3Q

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • US recession reduces CO2 emissions
    Equivalent drop of over one-third of shipping's emissions.
  • Horizon Lines posts solid results
    Significantly lower bunker prices help in face of 'stiff economic headwind'.
  • Quieter day sees moderate market moves
    Mixed picture for Americas bunker prices in trading today.
  • Scientists uncover flaw in carbon emission calculations
    Biofuel calculations could undermine global GHG reduction goals, but problem is 'fixable'.
  • US Coast Guard investigates Charleston spill
    Cargo ship reports spilled fuel, but source remains unclear.
  • Markets end the week firm in Europe
    New record levels posted in European bunker hubs.
  • Dispersants used to clean up tanker spill
    Adverse weather encourages US Coast Guard to consider alternatives.
  • Prices steady in Fujairah
    Supplier reports tight avails in Durban.
  • Bunker facility hit by fire
    Explosion reported at Caribbean Petroleum Corp's Puerto Rico terminal.
  • Slow steaming: Cost savings are 'compelling'
    The more bunkers cost 'the greater the savings', says APL executive.
  • 'Possible solution' to easing credit risk
    Bunker clearing facility could free up financing and give sellers confidence to trade.
  • Resistance grows to ECA proposal
    Great Lakes Ports Association warns of 'wrecking' an industry's economy.
  • Major bunker markets still firming
    But prices drop in Tokyo Bay.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks see slight fall
    Stocks still high year-on-year.
  • Aramco sells cargo at steeper discount
    FAL Oil bought the cargo at $6-7 below Singapore spot quotes.
  • ExxonMobil offers November fuel oil cargo
    High-viscosity parcel scheduled for loading from Yanbu.
  • European fuel oil prices hit fresh year high
    Fuel oil prices hitting fresh highs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • China supplier plans IPO
    Seeks to raise $18 million at a price range of $6.00-8.00 on NASDAQ.
  • China supplier plans IPO
    Seeks to raise $18 million at a price range of $6.00-8.00 on NASDAQ.
  • Oil retrieving from Black Rose begins
    American firm aims to complete the job within a month.
  • ExxonMobil sells off Vietnam operations to Total
    But company will retain supply presence marine lube market.
  • Busan new oil terminal looks for partners
    Operational date pushed back from early 2010.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
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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