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November 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pacific Basin bullish on bulk-shipping
    Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong's largest operator of dry-bulk vessels, said the market will continue expanding at a 'relatively high pace' as growth in China and the rest of Asia stokes demand for steel.
  • India poised to help local yards compete
    India may lift restrictions on local shipyards bidding for state contracts to build container ships and oil tankers to spur competition with Korean and Chinese makers, an official with direct knowledge of the matter said. The shipping ministry wants to drop a clause that requires yards to have prior experience building large vessels, the official said yesterday.
  • Viet deputies grill govt over Vinashin scandal
    Vietnamese lawmakers yesterday demanded answers from the communist government in the case of state-run shipping group Vinashin, which has been driven to the brink of bankruptcy.
  • Chinese trawler ramming Japan vessels on video

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco, China Merchants each seek 40pc of Taiwan terminal
  • Hanjin to cut one voyage per Asia-Europe loop from January
  • Somali pirate attacks foiled off Aden and Indian Ocean
  • Canada Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement hikes currency charge
  • Seaspan suffers paper loss to cover fleet expansion: CEO
  • Guangdong's container throughput up 20.8pc in first 9 months
  • SITC International to open logistics park in Haiphong, Vietnam
  • Vietnam's CICT secures loan to build new box terminal
  • OT Africa Line refuses to ship used electrical goods
  • South Africa's Transnet first half profit up 35pc to US$242.6 million
  • US Global Port Tracker soon to cover European ports
  • DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Czech Republic for ESAB
  • CEVA renews Italian contract with appliance-maker Miele
  • FedEx, UPS bomb finds raise concerns about screening costs
  • EU, China to pay US$10.5 million for clean, green air research
  • LAX quarterly air cargo up 13.3pc to 483,565 tons
  • Minor glitches in 100pc US air cargo screening after 75 days
  • British Airways World Cargo sales up 39.4pc to US$556 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APM TERMINALS moves into Port of Monrovia
  • Box charter rates soften; early recovery unlikely
  • CMA CGM adds Rotterdam call to FAL5 service
  • CNC launches extensive intra-Asia service
  • DIESL holds 4th 'Captains of Logistics' roundtable in Delhi
  • Essar Shipping Q2 net jumps 5-fold!
  • Fujian quarterly provincial box volume up by 23.7 pc
  • GE Shipping Q2 net swells by 55 pc
  • Hapag-Lloyd postpones GRI by month
  • Horizon Lines buys thousands of boxes for Dec. transpac service
  • MSC announces GRI
  • MSC Emanuela named in Antwerp
  • NYK LINE takes delivery of special-size ore carrier
  • Port of Charleston's box volumes buoyed by Asia
  • Rotterdam box volumes up by 17 pc
  • Safmarine upgrades service to East Coast South America
  • Samudera Shipping's Q3 sales up by 14 pc
  • SCI net shoots up seven-fold in Q2
  • Settlement ends Hanjin, Sumitomo & Unitas' battle of the boxes
  • 50 terminals handle 13 million TEUs in Q3
  • Most port & road projects take PPP route
  • Port unions submit memo to Yechuri panel
  • All Nippon opts for Indian IT solution
  • 90 pc of cotton cleared for exports goes to textile competitors
  • Growth slowest in 18 months, 5th straight month of decline
  • Mauritius accounts for 42 pc of FDI inflows-data
  • Raising 41 lakh cr. for infra projects not to affect fiscal gap-Pranab
  • Soaring yarn prices hit export schedules
  • Steel Minister favours iron ore export ban
  • 5-day spices fair opens in NZ
  • Economic powerhouse of Canada, Ontario's corporate tax rate lower than any US state
  • European Parliament team here to learn!
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • Incat Crowther awarded crew boat design contract
  • Gulmar Offshore gets $100 million cash injection
  • K-Sea reports improved earnings
  • Samsung model tests $1.1 billion residential ship
  • COSCO books more bulk carrier orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • FedEx ground moving hub to Troutdale industrial park
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition adding two ships to fleet
  • Port Metro Vancouver earns environmental excellence honor
  • Sea-Tac Airport receives FAA grant for emissions project
  • NYK takes delivery of new ore carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • Yemen bomb plot puts box scanning on agenda again
    Spotlight expected to fall on shipping after failed air cargo terror attempt,
  • Ports asked to explain failure to meet US box scans deadline
  • US warned 100% box scans 'unworkable'
  • Groups back proposal to scrap 100% box scans
  • CSAV posts record $149m third quarter profit
    Sharp rises in volumes and freight rates sees quarterly revenue surge 133%
  • CSAV continues bold charter course
  • Rongsheng's listing plans take shape
    Chinese shipbuilder eyes $2.3bn in Hong Kong listing later this month
  • Shipowner CC Hsu casts off youthful...
  • Daewoo wins $510m offshore platform deal from Chevron
    Unit for Angola project will be delivered 2013
  • SBM acquires single-hull tankers for oil...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • Chinese coal tax changes seen
    CHINA is likely to make changes to the way it taxes coal, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • BDI falls on Panamax rates
    THE BALTIC Dry Index has dropped a third consecutive day, dragged down by falling Panamax rates
  • RBCT posts export record
    SOUTH Africa's Richards Bay Coal Terminal said today it broke its monthly export record in October
  • Bulker newbuilding impact rises
    THE "TONNAGE tidal wave continues to build", cautioned JP Morgan analyst Jon Chappell in a drybulk forecast today
  • Pirates take tanker, ditch bulker
    PIRATES have hijacked a tanker in the Somali basin, while a bulker has avoided capture after it was boarded by pirates off Oman, according to EU NAVFOR
  • VLCC spot market pushes up
    THE VLCC spot market is starting the week with momentum, analysts said today
  • Hanjin studies suspension
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping is considering withdrawing one of its three Asia/Mediterranean box services during the slack winter season
  • China Rongsheng ups IPO
  • Seoul says exports jumped
  • $15Bn BG plan detailed
  • Grounded MSC ship refloated

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • UPS Raises Ground, Air Rates 4.9 Percent
  • Diesel Retailers Hold Steady at $3.067 per Gallon
  • 'New Victory Bridge' Serves Charleston
  • Hamburg Sud Adopts IAS System
  • UK Bans Freight from Somalia
  • OOCL Launches Mobile Rates of Exchange
  • Maersk Verifying Carbon Emissions Data
  • MSC Won't Oppose End to Antitrust Immunity
  • TNT Profit Shrinks 24 Percent
  • New York-New Jersey Port Maintains Security Level
  • TSA Heads to Gulf Region
  • Markey Will Introduce New Cargo Screening Bill
  • UK Freight Forwarders Urge Calm
  • ABF Freight Sues Teamsters, YRC Carriers
  • US Investigators Eye Earlier UPS Crash
  • Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in October
  • USA Truck Reports Smaller Profit, Rising Costs
  • MSC Hikes Australasia Fuel Surcharge
  • Hanjin Cutting Asia-Europe Capacity for Winter
  • Marseille Oil Terminal Strike Ends
  • Yusen Logistics Profit Soars Nearly Nine-Fold
  • APL to Launch Weekly China-Southeast Asia Service
  • UAW Workers Ratify Navistar Contract
  • YRC Teamsters Approve Wage, Pension Cuts
  • Delivering Service
  • Scaling the Peak
  • 'Refreshing' Truck Capacity
  • LA's Driver Detour
  • China's Inland Delivery
  • Customs Sees Brokers Duty-Bound
  • Dig This: Miami Heats Up
  • 168-Hour Work week: Nice If You Can Get It
  • NY-NJ Port Watchdog Barks
  • Finding Cruising Altitude
  • Marad's Advisory Void
  • Obama Targets Truck Emissions
  • Freight Bites Into TIGER II
  • Customs' Targeted Approach
  • Balancing the Scales
  • Intermodal Imagined
  • More Than LTL?

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • Maersk ramps up its Europe/Morocco network
  • Air cargo security review to give 100% box scanning law new momentum
  • CKYH alliance also cuts capacity from Asia to Europe
  • 'Sticky cargo' for Salalah
  • Yet another ship falls into pirate clutches

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • Torm sells two bulkers at a loss
    Jacob Meldgaard-led owner will book a $16m reversal following the sale of kamsarmax newbuilding pair.
  • MSC Basel refloats off Australia
    A German containership has freed itself after running aground off Moreton Island.
  • Genmar selling aframax tanker?
    Genmar Alexandra is the latest ship touted to be leaving the New York-listed owner.
  • Fire hits Dutch chemical tanker
    No injuries reported as Essberger vessel burns in port of Maaslius.
  • Green Reefers sells to Wilson
    Green Reefers books small profit following sale of a vessel to another of chairman Kristian Eidesvik's listed companies.
  • Pirates 'make a right mess'
    Frustrated pirates fire bullet holes into Greek bulker as crew ride out attack in safe room.
  • Cargoship grounded after leak
    Cement cargo shift caused water ingress on Turkish cargoship near Canakkale.
  • Davie in talks with investors
    Bankrupt Canadian shipbuilder wins another court extension to discuss new funding options.
  • Orderbook strangles dry stocks
    Bulker owners' shares will struggle until newbuilding overhang is cleared, JP Morgan says.
  • Taipan ten to be tried
    Suspected Somali pirates will face kidnapping charges in Germany after thwarted attempted on Komrowski boxship.
  • Salvage begins after vessel grounds
    Turkish-owned Hakki Cillioglu dragged its anchor in heavy weather off Samsun.
  • K-Sea loss still streets ahead
    New York-listed tank barge operator's first quarter red ink not as deep as Wall Street feared.
  • Three more bulkers for Cosco Corp
    Singapore-listed company's Dalian shipyard to build three 57,000-dwt vessels for Asian owner.
  • Fesco spill charges dropped
    Hearing in Spain clears Russian general cargoship of responsibility for oil slick.
  • Crew extinguish boxship blaze
    Funnel fire quickly brought under control in bad weather as Eimskip vessel heads to Faroes.
  • Rongsheng in $2.3bn IPO
    Chinese yard said to have jacked up the size of its IPO purse by almost 50%.
  • Eitzen Chemical issue ahead?
    Oslo-listed owner will need to sell shares in 2011 if it continues to "burn cash", Pareto says.
  • Pirates jailed for five years
    Yemeni court convicts ten Somalis of attempted hijacking of fishing vessel.
  • IHI growth likely to slow
    Japanese shipbuilder predicts weaker second half after posting big interim profit.
  • Crew hope as Lyubov Orlova sold
    51 Russians and Ukrainians may now get back-pay after seized Russian cruiseship changes hands in Canada.
  • YZJ and CSBC to team up
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding set to jointly build tonnage with Taiwanese competitor.
  • Floatel eyes Oslo IPO
    Floating accommodation specialist says it is looking to raise $50m through initial public offering.
  • Asian box numbers down
    Volumes at container ports in the region experience across the board declines in September.
  • APL in new China link
    NOL's liner arm set to introduce new service linking People's Republic with Southeast Asia.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • SeaCube shares draw less than expected
  • Hanjin outlines winter plans
  • Hapag-Lloyd service drops Shekou call
  • Bomb plot probe targets air cargo system
  • Lebedyeva heads AMI's air carrier relations
  • BA's 2Q cargo revenue up nearly 40%
  • Teamsters ratify YRC Worldwide restructuring
  • $2.4 billion awarded for high-speed rail projects
  • Norfolk Southern earnings 47% higher
  • Anham begins work on U.S. logistics support contract
  • ICC warns G20 leaders over currency wars
  • USGC: Indonesia, Vietnam ripe for U.S. sorghum
  • DHL, Shanghai Lingang Group enter partnership
  • China NVOs can choose insurance in lieu of cash deposit
  • Toll forms new Nordics operation
  • Seattle investigating old munitions
  • Ex-Canaveral official faces corruption charges
  • TOTE 'plugs in' ship in Tacoma

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • First of the SA15 freighters sold for scrap
    The Norilsk, the prototype vessel of the spectacular SA15 freighter, has been sold for recycling at Huangpu, China, for USD 415 per light ton, USD 4.49 million in total
  • Egholm II safely salvaged
    On October 31 Danish JA Rederiet (Jens Alfastsen) carried out a successful salvage of the sunken ferry Egholm II. The ferry was removed from the sea bottom by the floating
  • Tanker hijacked in the Somali Basin
    On the morning of October 30 the Panama-flagged tanker Polar, 72.825 DWT, was hijacked some 580 nautical miles East from the island of Socotra, Yemen, the EU Navfor

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2010
  • 'No evidence' that H2S vapours are a growing problem
    FOBAS defends new bunker standard: 'It is only possible to set a H2S limit in terms of the liquid phase.'
  • Maersk Line to offer vessel CO2 data
    Increasing transparency by making independently verified data available.
  • Prices mixed in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1.50 on early trading.
  • Bunker market softens in Fujairah
    180 cSt product in Durban available between November 5-11 only.
  • Unique bunkering event comes to London
    The Bunkerworld Business Exchange offers advice from industry experts on current hot topics and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
  • Singapore oil-spill clean-up costs estimated at $5.4 million
    Shipping companies involved will have to pay, says MPA.
  • Pirates hijack fuel oil tanker
    Vessel was en route to Singapore.
  • Bunker prices move in contrary directions
    Mixed demand at Asia's key bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Strike ends at Fos-Lavera
    Some 80 vessels waiting offshore to unload.
  • Container ship runs aground off Brisbane
    No reports of fuel spill or damage to environment.
  • Typhoon halts operations in Tokyo Bay
    Bunker deliveries were back to normal by Monday, say players.
  • STX delivers dual-fuel LNG carrier
    Future in ship-propulsion technology is gas, says senior vice president of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE.
  • Fuel treatment 'not effective' in curbing H2S
    H2S can still be produced even after fuel is treated to meet requirement under ISO 8217:2010.
  • Cockett expands bunker ops in South Africa
    Move to bigger office reflects commitment to the South African market and ongoing strategy of growth.

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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:
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- country
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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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