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March 31, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf tanker rates may be bottoming out
    The cost of delivering Middle East crude oil to Asia, down a quarter this month, may resist further declines as some vessel owners refuse to ship consignments at unprofitable rates.
  • EU's Baltic Sea regional plan targets pollution
    Countries around the Baltic Sea could one day be linked by huge power cables, guarded by integrated border police, with coordinated fishing fleets overseen by a Baltic Coastguard, a draft document shows.
  • M'sia gets 992m yen grant for security
    Japan has extended a grant aid of 992 million yen (S$15.5 million) to Malaysia for maritime security enhancement in the Straits of Malacca and other Malaysian territorial waters.
  • Baltic Dry Index seen plunging 40% by mid-2009
  • Good growth at services units: VT

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping to increase freight rates 100pc April 9
  • Hamburg Sud cuts capacity from May in service restructuring
  • NYK cuts profit projections from US$744 million to $143 million
  • Hebei province January trade value down 20pc
  • Suez-Panama fee skipping Cape-run services to soon number eight
  • Guangdong trade value down 25.8pc in first two months
  • Deutsche Bahn wins contract for rail project in Mongolia
  • PSA posts 46pc slide in 2008 profit, after Jekyll & Hyde year
  • Shipping Corporation of India considers dropping European service
  • Maersk to increase North America-Med rates May 1
  • Marseilles-Fos cargo volumes drop on all fronts in Jan-Feb
  • Amsterdam unveils five-year port environment plan
  • ATA sees environmentalism used to ban independent truckers
  • TT Club insurers experience satisfactory, but tough 2008
  • Jacksonville to lose CMA CGM, but gains New World Alliance carriers
  • Shenzhen Airlines launches Guangzhou-Qingdao line
  • Air China to launch Beijing-Chengdu-Karachi service
  • FIATA and IATA use downturn as opportunity for re-training
  • China Southern to offer Yinchuan on summer schedule
  • Lufthansa to provide service from Dusseldorf to St Petersburg
  • Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics gets ready with Volga Dnepr

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ship financing set to change maritime landscape
  • Grand Alliance's Asia to Europe routes to bypass Suez for Cape of Good Hope
  • Grand Alliance & Zim announce cooperation on South China-US East Coast service
  • CMA CGM to rationalise services between Asia-USEC
  • Melford International Terminal pushes for new box terminal in Halifax
  • Fortnightly Black Pearl service calls at Boston
  • YICT introduces a new MSC European service
  • COSCO becomes world's 5th-largest terminal operator
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk aims to cut costs by additional $ 1 bn
  • COSCO's concession on Piraeus terminals approved
  • Evergreen & Wan Hai swap slots on intra-Asia routes
  • NYK Line & "K" Line to join TSA on rate hike
  • CKYH rationalises Far East-USEC services
  • Doug Marchand named to 16th International Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Spices exports buck meltdown to cross $ 1 bn during April-February 2008-09
  • Ban on export of pulses extended by a year
  • Port Pipavav appoints liner shipping specialist to work closely with container lines in India
  • Krishnapatnam Port setting national benchmarks in very first year of operations
  • Pre-shipment inspection certification made compulsory for metal scrap imports
  • Dhamra port mulls inking cargo pact with prospective users
  • Blue Dart improves transit time to ensure 24-hr delivery from Amritsar
  • DHL launches direct LCL service from Ludhiana to Nhava Sheva
  • Emirates SkyCargo soars to top spot in excellence
  • Wheat Procurement Drops
  • Consensus reached on GST

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Longchamp released
  • Hamburg Süd restructures Trident Service
  • Scrubber group formed
  • Maersk in Baoshan link

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • DryShips auditors note "going concern" reaervation
  • Hawaii ship repairer could face EPA sanctions

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Port of Vancouver, USA eyes land deal with city
  • Repairs to Washington ferry shake up San Juan Islands route
  • CSX intermodal takes home Evergreen top carrier award
  • Corps plans closure of John Day navigation lock
  • Two new tankers join TOP Ships fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Germany stops short of shipyards rescue
    GOVERNMENT will support sector but will not become shareholders in shipyards, says country's maritime coordinator Dagmar Wöhrl.
  • German yards expect Asian price war
  • UK port traffic under threat from higher light dues
    SHIPOWNERS threaten to cut the number of direct calls at UK ports unless plans to increase light dues are withdrawn.
  • DP World axes 60 jobs at Southampton
    OVER 60 jobs are to be axed at the Southampton container terminal jointly owned by DP World and Associated British Ports.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • EPA seeks US emission controls
    JUST hours after a leading environmental panel urged stricter air pollution rules for ships, the US Environmental Protection Agency asked the IMO to ring the country with a buffer zone
  • Bilbao shipyard figure bombed
    BASQUE police confirmed today that a bomb exploded last week outside the house of Juan Manuel Arana, chairman of Astilleros Murueta, a ship construction yard near Bilbao
  • Mexico hopes to reopen ports
    MEXICAN officials hope to reopen three key oil-exporting ports today after weather shut them down over the weekend

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • EPA Plans Clean-Air Zones
  • Diesel Jumps 13.1 Cents to $2.221
  • Transite Aggregates 3PL Freight Rates
  • Maersk to Raise Rates from North America
  • Court to Hear Clean-truck Arguments April 27
  • Cummins Consolidates Turbocharger Manufacturing
  • Con-way Freight Speeds Service for Idaho Farms
  • Lung Association Endorses Clean Air Zone
  • China to Raise Export Tax Rebates
  • Alitalia Mulls Return to Cargo
  • Crowley to Open Gulf Warehouse, DC
  • CenterPoint Offers to Run Va. Terminals
  • TSA Warns Truckers Of Violence In Mexico
  • Evergreen Forms South African Agency
  • Truckload Rates Seen Falling 4 Percent
  • Mexican Truck Legislation Due in April
  • Deutsche Bahn Boosts Earnings
  • APL Volume, Revenue Drop
  • NYK Eyes Car Terminals in India, China
  • ANA Drops Freighter Contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • DB's Mehdorn loses crown over 'Bahngate'
  • APL's volumes crash
  • Stocks decline ahead of London G20
  • Sea-Axis claims ocean carriers overacting
  • Evergreen sets out its South African stall

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Hercules selling
    Houston offshore player is looking to offload cold-stacked drilling units, broker says.
  • Clipper sells up
    Clipper Group ends joint ownership of ISP as appetite for shipmanagement ventures wanes.
  • DryShips sued
    Board of directors taken to court in Marshall Islands over cancellation of 13 bulkers bought from George Economou's private interests.
  • Shares slump
    Bulker owners lead shipping shares downward as sector participates in Wall Street slide.
  • Bulk terminal shut
    Conflict between operators and stevedores freezes operations at Argentine dry-bulk terminal.
  • Yard boss attack
    Basque separatists blamed after bomb explodes outside home of Astilleros de Murueta president Juan Manuel Arana.
  • Pirates attacked
    Greek ship one of several naval vessels to secure arrest of seven suspected pirates after attack on German unit.
  • Gas change
    BW Group chief Andreas Sohmen-Pao will be new BW Gas CEO from 1 July as Jan Hakon Pettersen joins board.
  • Yard fight erupts
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen's Petroleum Geo-Services faces legal battle over cancellation of newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano.
  • Jinhui sells two
    Year-old supramaxes head to one owner for $30m each, slightly below book value.
  • Yule get nothing
    Maersk continues severe cost-cutting programme by scrapping Christmas presents for staff.
  • DRYS defensive
    George Economou says DryShips still has the confidence of its lenders after auditors raise "substantial doubts" about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Exhaust mission
    New shipping association ready to promote exhaust emissions abatement technology.
  • Coscol cruises
    Chinese heavy-lift and ro-ro company took advantage of domestic boom before downturn struck.
  • Turks win quartet
    Besiktas yard signs deal for LPG vessels originally being built for Vafias group with Italy's Gas and Heat.
  • Seadrill hunts pair
    John Fredriksen-backed rig owner freeing up $267m as it moves in on troubled PetroMena newbuildings.
  • Fuel factor
    Greek ferry owner clobbered by bigger bunker bills in 2008, but expects profit this year if prices stay lower.
  • IHI eyes less loss
    Japanese shipbuilder which was staring at $260m annual loss now cuts deficit in half.
  • Bank boost
    Germany's KfW IPEX enjoys good result in its first stand-alone year, but 2009 remains a challenge.
  • Tanker re-floated
    Norwegian chemical unit which grounded early on Sunday and listed heavily now stabilised.
  • Three for Keppel
    Singapore shipyard group picks up a trio of offshore projects collectively worth about $200m.
  • Below zero?
    Russian boxship owner Fesco to post $1m loss or just about break even in 2008 as it revalues fleet.
  • Royce reprieve
    Host of banks grant $300m waiver to Joseph Royce-led bulker and tweendecker owner TBS International.
  • Seized crew 'OK'
    Norwegian master of tanker Bow Asir, hijacked off Somalia last week, contacts owner.
  • Tug sinks ' again
    101-year-old vessel goes down for second time in its long life at Duluth, Minnesota.
  • Veteran saved?
    1950-built former Norwegian ferry partially sinks in Finnish port, but refloated after water pumped out.
  • Short trip
    CalMac ferry returns to Oban, Scotland, after hitting reef 500 yards from berth.
  • Atom smasher
    Details emerge of collision between Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker and tanker in Kara Sea.
  • Steel deal
    Maersk reportedly signs agreement with China's Baosteel for metal deliveries over three years.
  • PSA profit plunges
    Collapse in demand on major trade lanes takes its toll on Singapore port operator.
  • Japan bound
    The first Russian LNG cargo for Japan has been successfully loaded at the Sakhalin II LNG plant.
  • Aurora row
    P&O passengers threaten legal action over missed stops on "prison ship" that suffered engine trouble.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd reworks Trident service
  • MOL adds day-definite Asia/U.S. intermodal link
  • APL continues volumes, rate slump
  • Qantas lets go of 90 senior managers
  • Old Dominion upgrades Indiana terminal
  • DHS looks for ways to cut costs
  • Choice Logistics wins contract from Qlogic
  • Alliance leases heavyweight cargo facility
  • Va. port seeks competing bids for terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • BW Gas to leave the Oslo exchange
    The Sohmen family now controls 94.7 per cent of the share capital and the votes in BW Gas through its World Nordic. After a rights offering to minority shareholders
  • V. Ships attacks IACS Chairman
    The Monaco-based shipmanager V. Ships, responsible for the management of Hebei Spirit at the time for the accident, rejects the remarks from the IACS Chairman and Korean Register Chairman
  • Shipowners want to extend Absalon mandate
    The Danish Shipowners' Association has started a lobby campaign among Danish politicians to extend the mandate period for the Danish frigate Absalon patrolling in the Gulf of Aden. The Shipowners
  • Small decline for Port of Frederikshavn
    Port of Frederikshavn reports a small profit decline after the loss of Color Line as customer. In 2008 Color Line closed the service from Frederikshavn to Oslo and moved its
  • South Korean yard sues Stolt Tankers
    Stolt Tankers, a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen, announced that SLS Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in South Korea has taken Stolt Tankers to arbitration to challenge the cancellation of a contract for
  • Contact established with Bow Asir crew
    Norwegian Salhus Shipping, the owner of the hijacked Bahamian registered vessel Bow Asir, has talked to the captain of the vessel who confirms that the crew are unharmed. The chemical

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • US submits ECA application
    Ships operating off US, Canada coastline could face stricter sulphur fuel limits.
  • Europe: Price fall delayed in the South as North drops
    Double-digit reduction in bunker prices across most of Northern Europe.
  • Bunker spill response assessed by consultants
    5,000 mt of contaminated sand may need to be treated following bunker spill off eastern Australia.
  • Container line sees revenues per FEU fall still further
    NOL recovering less of its bunker costs.
  • Asia: Bunkers plunge on lower oil prices
    Buyers take advantage of lower prices Monday, players say.
  • New body will champion 'scrubbers'
    Manufacturers must 'prove' their systems are an alternative to low-sulphur bunkers.
  • $40 'floor' established
    Venezuelan Oil Minister says OPEC still 20% short of agreed cuts.
  • OPEC 'falls back' on compliance
    Iran, Angola and Venezuela blamed for pumping over their targets.
  • Bunker supplies tight in East Asian port
    Avails in Tokyo Bay to remain tight throughout April, traders say.
  • Chevron says bunker fraud accused left company
    Man charged in court is 'no longer an employee of Chevron.'

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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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