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August 28, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index rises on 1.6% capesize demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted its first gain in seven days as rates climbed on increased demand for capesize ships.
  • DP World's H1 profit declines 34% to US$175.3m
    DP World Ltd, the Dubai government-controlled company managing ports from the United Kingdom to China, reported a smaller-than-expected decline in first-half profit as cost cuts partially offset a drop in container volumes.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Pipavav Shipyard offers to build naval vessels
  • Focus to be on region's maritime trends today
  • Coir fibre, geotextiles exports show heartening uptrend
  • One airport every 50-100 km is aim-Patel
  • Demand for luxury cars in top gear
  • Sharma fires up the export engine
  • Pranab concedes 9 pc GDP growth may prove elusive
  • Commerce Minister wrests more incentives for export community
  • Highlights of Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14
  • Sharma hopeful of ending Doha impasse
  • Trade talks held with SA
  • WPI may be released only once a month

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2009
  • Duisburg and Frankfurt: rivals for DB Schenker's HQ
    The German cities of Duisburg and Frankfurt are battling for the future headquarters of Deutsche Bahn's freight division DB Schenker. A German on-line newspaper reported the servic...
  • Wincanton expands business with Myllykoski
    Wincanton, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has expanded its range of services for the Finnish paper maker Myllykoski. The service provider is now responsible for tr...
  • Agility establishes own sea and airfreight business unit in Norway
    Agility, one of the leading global providers of integrated logistics solutions, is expanding its services in Norway to include air and ocean freight. The company recently reported ...
  • Gondrand is preferred supplier of the SDH group
    The name Swiss Deluxe Hotels (SDH) stands for exclusive quality and the highest standards. The group operates 39 five star hotels around the world, including the Beau-Rivage in Gen...
  • Canadian government to improve Canada's transportation infrastructure
    The Canadian federal government, along with public and private sector partners, has committed almost USD 13.23 billion to project investments intended to expand and enhance po...
  • MOL to raise rates on Europe'Southern Africa trade
    MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Line) has said that it has no choice but to announce a general rate increase (GRI) on its Europe'Southern Africa trade. MOL has informed customers that...
  • Taylors of Harrogate selects PD Ports as supply chain partner
    PD Ports has won a contract with tea and coffee specialist, Taylors of Harrogate (UK), to handle over 1,000 containers of imported tea and coffee annually. Taylors of Harrogat...
  • Happy birthday British Airways
    British Airways celebrated its 90th birthday on 25 August. The company, operating under the name of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, launched the world's first regular scheduled fl...
  • RAM continuing to modernise fleet
    The Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc has received a Boeing B767, its fifth long distance aircraft.
  • Envirotainer uses Apport and Memnon Network Applications
    The Swedish temperature-controlled airfreight container manufacturer Envirotainer has signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with Memnon Network Applications to use the App...

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Lay-up liability warning
  • Piracy measures update
  • Warships intervene in pirate attack
  • PSA and Hanjin to run Busan terminal
  • BBC cuts rates
  • Evergreen Line, CKYH link on Atlantic

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Trailer Bridge names Ivy Benson Suter CEO
  • Counterpiracy guidelines updated
  • Pirates attack Italian ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Suz Michel, Bob Weist earn Thomas Crowley trophies
  • Israel Corporation aids ZIM with $60 million cash injection
  • Evergreen to rationalize service with CKYH Alliance
  • Matson Navigation Chairman announces retirement plans
  • Truck tonnage index posts gains during July

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • US Environmental Protection Agency considers response in scrapping row
    ONE of the two ships at the centre of the toxic ship-scrapping furore in the US has sailed for Brazil.
  • US government embroiled in toxic ship-scrapping furore
  • China Cosco in steep first half losses
    CHINA Cosco Holdings, the Hong Kong-listed liner and dry bulk shipping subsidiary of China's largest shipping company, has reported a loss of $673m.
  • MSC Cruises mulls move to Italian register
    MSC Cruises has confirmed it is considering reflagging from Panama to Italy.
  • Bigger fleet boosts Seadrill revenues
    NORWEGIAN drillship owner Seadrill reported record profits and revenues in the second quarter of this year.
  • Nordic Tankers revises loss expectation
    NORDIC Tankers has further reduced its expectations to a loss of $6m-$10m, with up to $25.8m in vessel writedowns.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Cost jumps for Brazil refinery
    COST ESTIMATES for building the first new oil refinery in Brazil since 1980 have reportedly jumped to $12Bn, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Gulf of Aden piracy heats up
    WARSHIPS have rescued an Italian general cargo ship that was attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
  • DPW box throughput drops
    DP WORLD recorded a 10% drop in container volumes during the first six months of the year compared to the same period in 2008, the port operator said today
  • Losses mount at Aries
    ARIES Maritime Transport, which is in the midst of change-of-control talks with GrandUnion, reported widening losses today on lower rates and out-of-service time
  • Argentina strike stymies BA
    WITH NO solution in sight, Puerto Nuevo terminals remained paralyzed today by a stevedores strike in Buenos Aires, with workers adding pay demands
  • Clarkson's upbeat despite fall
    REDUCED freight rates and asset values have led to a 40% drop in profits for Clarkson's during the first half of 2009, the shipbroking giant said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • MSC Hikes Atlantic Rates
  • Cosco Pacific to Sell Logistics Stake
  • Traffic Throttles Up at Large Railroads
  • Shippers, EPA to Create Rating System for Port Trucks
  • DP World Profit Sinks 34 Percent
  • Clarksons Profit Falls in First Half
  • Asia Airlines Freight Falls 11.4 Percent
  • Decline in Global Air Freight Slows in July
  • Japanese Trade Surplus Quadruples
  • Global Trade Volume Grew 2.5 Percent in June
  • APHIS Considers Tougher Pallet Standards
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Jump Past $2 Billion
  • Zim Loss Deepens to $186 Million
  • GDP Fell 1 Percent in Second Quarter
  • CKYH, Evergreen to Combine U.S.-Europe Lanes

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Is trade rebalancing a requirement for a sustained recovery?
    It's official: the green shoots were real, the recovery is here!
  • Zim gets USD60 million lifeline but loses USD185 in Q2

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Fire on Brazil ship
    No injuries as blaze breaks out on ship matching description of Odfjell-controlled chemical tanker near Sao Paulo.
  • DryShips leaps
    George Economou-led bulker and drilling unit owner sees shares take mysterious 10% jump.
  • Cosco carnage
    Wei Jiafu-led shipping giant crashes to half year loss of over $670m.
  • CSCL sinks
    Chinese liner owner posts large loss and looks to speed up ship sales and terminate charters.
  • Northern 'solid'
    Houston rig and drillship owner Northern Offshore reports 1% uptick in profits.
  • Port worker hurt
    Man at Texas' Port Freeport is injured after falling into ship's cargo hold.
  • Seadrill soars
    John Fredriksen-led rig owner boosts profit in second quarter and aims for NYSE next year.
  • Deliveries slide
    OOIL pushes back arrival of two newbuildings and redraws its payment plan for the 8,600-teu brace.
  • Aries at a loss
    Nasdaq-listed owner posts red ink in the second quarter as weak tanker market takes its toll.
  • Suspects charged
    Russia charges seven suspects and alleged ringleader with piracy and hijacking of Arctic Sea.
  • CCNI gets help
    Chilean liner player launches $105m refinancing plan with cash injection, debt renegotiations and charter rate cuts.
  • Dolled up
    The latest toy in the ongoing fight against piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Nordic pain
    Danish products tanker player racks up first half loss of $28m as depreciation costs soar.
  • Clarkson chopped
    First-half profit dives at Andi Case-led broker on "substantially lower" rates and waning asset values.
  • Losses cut
    Danish ferry owner Mols-Linien has reduced first-half deficit as costs fell.
  • Arctic Sea 'seized'
    Russian court arrests controversial ship in advance of inspection with claims of undocumented cargo.
  • Arpeni to order
    Indonesian tanker owner resurrects fleet expansion plan by lining up seven deals in China.
  • $60m from Ofer
    Sammy Ofer hands Zim another $60m as it eyes $150m cut to charter bill.
  • Forth profit rises
    Reduced loss from joint ventures sends UK port owner to improved first half despite waning volumes.
  • Pirates fire
    Somali gunmen in hijacked Taiwanese fishing vessel take aim at US navy helicopter
  • DP down
    Dubai ports group's first-half profit slashed as container volumes fall.
  • IPO imminent
    India's Pipavav Shipyard could sell shares as soon as 16 September to avoid regulatory clearance expiring.
  • Issue looms
    Terje Askvig-led Eitzen Chemical to tap investors as a key part of its new rescue plan.
  • Skaugen sells
    Norwegian tanker company raises $83m through new bond issue as it refinances earlier sales.
  • Tough half
    Goldenport sees first half profits slide on weaker rates and lack of gains from asset disposals.
  • Atlantic alliance
    Evergreen teams with CKYH boxship group for new US to Europe service.
  • Cruises cancelled
    Regent Seven Seas scraps November, December voyages after late change to drydocking plans.
  • Yantai soars
    Chinese shipyard sees profits almost double on a year ago driven by higher level of production.
  • Red again
    Eitzen Chemical's half year loss approached $30m after another quarter in the red.
  • Bonds for Swiber
    Singapore offshore vessel player set to raise $100m from convertible bond issue to fund growth.
  • Portek profits up
    Singapore-based port equipment specialist has seen full year results double from a year ago.
  • Ferry tragedy
    Nine people dead and three missing after Indonesian vessel capsizes off Bali.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Israel Corp. succeeds with revised Zim aid
  • Evergreen joining CKYH transatlantic loop
  • Maersk adjusts services to cover TP10 suspension
  • DHL Express adjusts packaging mix
  • Truck economist expresses optimism
  • Union Pacific unit targets used cars
  • USDA proposes trade help rules for farmers
  • BDP Project Logistics opens Abu Dhabi unit
  • Greatwide Logistics wins LG Electronics contract
  • NRDC, Sierra Club back drayage concessions
  • PSA consortium wins Busan New Port bid
  • DP World first half in black, profits down

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • Stuve tried in Tordenskjold case in September
    One of the biggest legal cases concerning fraud in Norway will move forward when Tor Johan Stuve appears in court to explain his involvement in the Tordenskjold case. The shipowner
  • New record for heavy lifter
    A Jumbo Shipping vessel has set a new heavy lift record. When the two 900-ton cranes on the Jumbo Jubilee were tested, a ballasted pontoon weighing 1,992 tons was
  • ITIC warns ship managers
    The ITIC (International Transport Intermediaries Club) urges its shipmanager members to seek legal advice before entering into any contracts with owners relating to the lay-up of vessels. According to

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2009
  • 'Wrinkled' coating results in cost and emission reductions
    Researchers release findings of 18-month seawater trial.
  • Bunker prices slide further
    Crude still softening on Thursday.
  • New piracy advice released
    INTERTANKO says updated advice regarding piracy in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia is timely.
  • Draft ISO 8217 suggests sweeping changes
    New parameters, tightening of cat fine limits, while sulphur limits no longer included in draft revision.
  • New hope for Zim
    Parent company agrees immediate cash injection, rescue deal may still be possible.
  • Bunkers going against crude
    Bunker prices holding firm in several Asian ports even as crude continues weakening.
  • Singapore residual stocks down to four-week low
    Steady fuel oil demand in the Middle East and Singapore seen as main reason for the fall in supplies.
  • Owner's six ships arrested in Hong Kong
    DVB Bank now inviting public bids for the vessels.
  • Ferry sinks off Bali
    Nine people reported dead; still unclear if the ship's bunkers are intact.
  • Higher September fuel oil arrivals for Asia
    Volumes up from August's estimated 3.4-3.5 million tonnes.
  • Bunker premiums in Fujairah may surge
    Premiums could soar by end-September due to tight supplies.
  • Container vessel freed after payment for bunkers
    Supplier manages to claim back about $200,000.
  • Chevron Philippines charters new double-hull
    Magsaysay's tanker-barge division launches its first newly built double-hull bunker tanker.

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