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May 7, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MCA wants undercutting at Klang port curbed
    The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) wants the Klang Port Authority to regulate the rates of the ancillary services to prevent undercutting by port operators.

Sched Netweb site
  • Spot rate up 10.8pc, tops US$2,000 per FEU from HK to LA
  • Hubline to start HK-Manila-Guam loop and HK-Manila shuttle
  • China trade, cost cuts boost Matson parent profit 477pc
  • Box ship orders predicted to pick up between Q1-Q3 2011
  • Zim to hike north Europe-east Med rate US$100 per TEU in June
  • CMA CGM transports artefacts for Shanghai World Expo
  • Lianyungang quarterly volume surges 61pc to 919,000 TEU
  • Tielong Container Logistics quarterly profit soars 64pc
  • Georgia statehouse votes funds for Savannah dredging, roadways
  • Reefer box shortage may restrict world trade in produce
  • DB Schenker merges logistics firms in Russia
  • US regulator seeks US$572,150 fine from Atlas Air for faulty windows
  • Cargolux raises frequency of Budapest-HK air freight service
  • United Airlines conducts test flight using synthetic fuel

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 5, 2010
  • Horizon Lines reports Q1 loss
    The net loss for Horizon Lines in Q1/2010 came to USD 13.2 million, on revenues of USD 286.1 million. This compares with a net loss of USD 10 million, on revenues of USD 272.4 mill...
  • New Charleston-Far East CSAV service
    March was the third straight month of year-over-year container volume increases for the port of Charleston (USA). Pier containers were up by 24% in March, compared to the same mont...
  • Leon Kr'usche to manage Sassnitz's Mukran incentive programme
    Leon Kr'usche has taken charge of the German ferry port of Sassnitz's so-called Mukran trade and industry incentive programme. He will focus on encouraging large and medium-sized e...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics facility near Bogota
    Kuehne + Nagel, a global full-service logistics provider based in Switzerland, has opened a state-of-the-art facility near the Colombian capital of Bogota, in order to expand its i...
  • New DSV terminal opened near Stuttgart
    The Brondby-based Danish global transport and logistics service provider DSV has invested substantially in its Schwieberdingen location near Stuttgart (Germany). Its solutions divi...
  • Aramex reports higher Q1 profits
    Aramex, a Dubai-based Emirati global express, freight and logistics service provider, has announced that net profits for the three months ending 31 March rose to AED 47.5 million, ...
  • Zufall sales down overall in 2009
    The Zufall Logistics Group, a G'ttingen-based German firm, registered sales of EUR 219 million in financial 2009, a decline of 9.3% or EUR 22 million in comparison with last year. ...
  • EU transport ministers agree on volcanic ash limits
    The EU's transport ministers agreed to unified volcanic ash limits for air traffic on Tuesday, in order to prevent chaos breaking out again in European aviation. A unified European...
  • AF-KLM increasing cargo options
    The Franco-Dutch full-freighter operator AF-KL Cargo is adding a weekly MD-11F cargo connection from Amsterdam to San Jose (Costa Rica) tomorrow 7 May. AF-KL Cargo will also offer ...
  • RZD improves 13% in first four months
    The Russian railway RZD transported 380.3 million t of goods in the first four months of the year, which represents a plus of 12.9% in comparison with last year. Coal and coke (103...
  • Deepening of Germany's River Weser may start this year
    Emanuel Schiffer, a member of the board of the BLG Logistics Group, expects the deepening of the River Weser by 1 m, which is very important for the German port of Bremerhaven, to ...
  • AEI and Ancra to cooperate on freighter conversions
    Ancra International, a California-based provider of cargo handling and restraint systems, has been selected to provide Boeing B737-300 and B737-400 main deck cargo loading systems ...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • NSRP funding for eight shipbuilding research projects
  • Virginia offshore lease process put on hold
  • INTERTANKO signs accord with pilot associations
  • International introduces its toughest ever cargo hold protection
  • Cofferdam headed for spill site
  • Russian Navy frees hijacked tanker
  • Pirates seize Russian-owned tanker

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • FMC calling for comment on new NVOCC rules
  • Port Metro Vancouver taps Griffin as planning & development director
  • Crowley makes donation to Haiti relief fund
  • Port of Seattle program gets old trucks off the road
  • Trailer Bridge dismissed from Puerto Rico lawsuit

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Torm to gauge market before taking on new pool partners
    Shipowner in no rush to find replacements as Marinvest and Gotland pull out
  • Naval forces step up fight against Somali pirates
    Novoship tanker recapture highlights resolve to directly engage with hijackers
  • Shipbroker bonuses return to pre-crash levels
    Select shipbrokers and chartering personnel get packages two to three times their base salaries
  • Paragon doubles bulker orders in China
    Company lifts newbuilding commitments to eight bulkers
  • Asian shippers slam bunker surcharge
    Box lines accused of disrupting trade practices as $45 per move charge is levied

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Spill scrambles tanker rates
    THE OIL spill in the Gulf of Mexico is already playing havoc with tanker charter rates, according to a Houston-based tanker analyst
  • Transocean warning revealed
    UK SAFETY officials warned Transocean in 2006 about a defect in one of its rig's blowout preventers ' the same safety device being blamed in the Deepwater Horizon disaster
  • Russians kill pirate in rescue
    RUSSIA'S navy today freed the hijacked tanker Moscow University and killed or captured the pirates who boarded it yesterday
  • China-Japan dispute heats up
    CHINA and Japan have resumed snarling at each other about a disputed maritime boundary in the East China Sea, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Poole makes a splash in Q1
    THE UK PORT of Poole has increased its bulk carrying operation, the port's CEO told Fairplay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Shipments Up 83 Percent at Echo Global Logistics
  • Massive Leak Capping Effort Underway
  • FreightCar Orders Jump Despite 1Q Loss
  • USPS Loss Hits $1.9 Billion This Year
  • Textainer Profit, Productivity Surge
  • Arpin Group Acquires ATSI
  • Port, Allies Press for Trucking 'Reregulation'
  • UPS Allies with Alibaba.com
  • Atlas Air Profit Jumps 44 Percent
  • SBA Offers Loans to Spill-Area Shipping Facilities
  • Expeditors Profit Grows 3 Percent
  • DHL Expands India LCL Service
  • Ocean Carrier Zim Negotiating Sale of Some Holdings
  • Russian Special Forces Retake Pirated Tanker
  • Congress to Scrutinize Harbor Truck Leasing
  • Jet Fuel Price Hits New High
  • Con-way Narrows Loss as Sales Soar

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Transatlantic volumes move ahead
  • Greece: 'on the brink of the abyss'
  • Savannah deepening on track
  • Russian commandos retake tanker
  • Great Lakes Feeder Lines adds second ship

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • And the winner is...
    Pennsylvania-based Keystone Shipping forks over $1.2m at auction for arrested AHL products carrier.
  • Eagle keeps head above water
    Eagle Bulk Shipping emerged on top in the first but feathers are flying as profits plummet 73%.
  • Disaster sparks fixture frenzy
    BP charters offshore support vessels to aid effort to cap oil leak stemming from the wrecked drill rig Deepwater Horizon.
  • Paragon orders four more
    Fleet set to swell as Athens-based bulker outfit ups order and splashes cash four drybulk newbuildings.
  • Farstad in court victory
    Supreme court rules on fatal supply vessel fire but marathon legal dispute set to continue in Scottish and English courts.
  • Chouest to splash $190m
    Billionaire boss of Edison Chouest Offshore has reportedly shelled-out millions to snag a New Orleans-based basketball team.
  • 'Not satisfactory' for Solvang
    Norwegian gas tanker owner sinks further into the red as freight rates and activity levels bite.
  • NewLead scores spot charter
    Nasdaq-listed shipowner says fresh fall fixture for a panamax bulker balances its chartering strategy.
  • US cruiseship attacked
    Greek Navy to the rescue as Panama-flagged liner The Oceanic comes under fire in Gulf of Aden.
  • Costs continue to hit Tankerska
    Operating expenses rising faster than revenue in 2010 for Croatian tanker owner.
  • Golden Ocean tipped to shine
    Oslo and Singapore listed bulker owner heading for a 50% rise in first quarter profit, analysts believe.
  • Bonus boost for Aker Floating
    Oslo-listed FPSO player pushed into profit by performance bonus in the first quarter.
  • Garware Offshore getting stronger
    Indian offshore owner boosts annual profit as revenues soar.
  • Sevmash suffering as losses widen
    Russian shipbuilder posts big deficit for 2009 and things will get worse if Odfjell wins compensation cash fight.
  • Hornbeck takes a beating
    New York-listed offshore player sees first quarter profit slump due to poor rates in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Bulker drop hurts Cosco Corp
    Singapore-listed outfit sees first quarter profit dip as dry-cargo earnings tumble.
  • Shih Wei weaker again
    Taiwanese bulker player hit by falling investment income and higher costs in first quarter.
  • Tanker free after shoot-out
    Gun battle between Russian Navy and Somali pirates ends with hijacked Novoship tanker and crew freed.
  • TPC strikes death ship deal
    Korean bulker on which two men died cleared to leave New Zealand after agreement over crew's safety concerns.
  • Rieber returns to profit
    Sven Rong-led seismic and subsea player battles large write-down to post first-quarter black figure.
  • Up and down for MISC
    Malaysian owner posts weaker full-year result but fourth quarter stronger on LNG and offshore sales.
  • Navios share sale nets $92m
    Angeliki Frangou-led company reaches target in recent offering with over-allotments taken up.
  • Losing start for Deep Sea Supply
    John Fredriksen-controlled offshore owner sinks into the red in the first quarter as revenue tumbles.
  • Olsen gets Imarex top job
    Chief executive and finance roles merged as Geir Olsen lands full-time position at Norwegian derivatives player
  • Clean tankers still weak for Fisher
    UK owner points to recovery in many shipping sectors, but products carriers still struggling in spot market.
  • Wilson slices operating loss
    Improving market and lower costs help Oslo-listed owner to reduce its first quarter pre-tax loss.
  • Imarex sinks to loss
    Norwegian futures broker to concentrate on three business units as costs cut following quarterly reverse.
  • Excel falls short in first
    New York-listed bulker owner misses Wall Street forecasts despite improved revenue performance.
  • Aboitiz slips back as costs rise
    Philippines ferry owner posts first quarter loss as drydockings and bunker bills take their toll.
  • Anatoki freed after grounding
    Kiwi cargoship with controversial "false bow" refloated by fishing vessel in Golden Bay.
  • Olympic ferry farce for P&O
    New Dover-Calais ships renamed to avoid copyright clashes with Olympics brand.
  • Dockwise sinks to Q1 loss
    Dutch heavylift specialist makes a bad start to the year as vessel utilisation level slips to 71%.
  • Volcano chaos lifts Tallink
    Estonian ferry group continues to see jump in passenger and freight levels thanks to Iceland ash.
  • New Braemer box boss
    James Buck has been confirmed as the new head of containers following recent mass defections.
  • Star ties up two bulkers
    Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit confirms new time charters for the Star Theta and the Star Ypsilon.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Oil spill liability cap would apply to rigs
  • 'Peace Boat' escapes pirate attack
  • Cargolux adds 5th Hong Kong/Budapest flight
  • Kohl promises fight for rail antitrust law
  • Pacer reduces loss in first quarter
  • DB Schenker adds DC in Bulgaria
  • DOJ probes allegations against Panalpina, EGL
  • L.A. port: Needs ability to regulate trucking
  • Gulf ports open despite oil sheen
  • New director of planning for Vancouver port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Two owners and eleven tankers to leave Torm pool
    D/S Torm has received the first notice of resignation from shipowners, participating in Torms LR1-pool. The Swedish owners Marinvest and Gotlandsbolaget AB have given three months notice and
  • Two Norwegian coasters sold for recycling at Esbjerg
    Two Norwegian coasters end their careers at the Danish recycler Smedegaarden, Esbjerg. The first one to arrive was the 765 DWT Linn Kristin, which was towed to Esbjerg from Karm'y
  • Odense takes over ro-ro under construction
    Odense Steel Shipyard has taken over a ro-ro ship under construction at the shipyard. Orginally Epic Shipping Group of London ordered the vessel. However, due to a dull market
  • Russian navy rescued hijacked tanker
    The Russian owned and Liberia registered Aframax tanker Moscow University, built 1999, that was hi-jacked Wednesday morning some 350 nautical miles East of Socotra, was rescued a day later
  • Swedish Coast Guard aircraft finds pirates
    This Wednesday, the Swedish Coast Guard aircraft KBV 503 detected a suspected pirate action group (PAG) with one mother ship and two skiffs, approximately 400 nautical miles Northwest off the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2010
  • Major ports see prices slide
    MGO prices in Rotterdam plummet
  • Prices continue to fall
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • Lawsuit against UK on sulphur directive still open
    European Commission initiated legal proceedings because UK, including Gibraltar, failed to implement directive in time.
  • Operator faces 'uncertainties' over bunker prices
    Philippines ferry owner Aboitiz says fuel costs are up by 50%.
  • Prices drop further in key ports
    Bunker prices in key ports softening further, Hong Kong and Busan see above average demand on Thursday.
  • IBC: Ship engines can 'run on anything'
    Ship diesel engines currently optimised for HSFO, but can be adapted to new fuels.
  • UN body accepts Australia's commitment to protecting reef
    Shen Neng 1 grounding highlights challenge of balancing nature and economic development.
  • Physical deliveries for first contract month 'a success'
    SGX completes physical loadings amounting to 13,100 mt for its April FO380 contract.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks slump
    Residual fuel stocks at seven-week low while middle distillates rise.
  • Bunker oil partially removed from Alaskan wreck
    About a quarter of oil removed since pumping operations began last week.
  • New flow meter standard 'a milestone' for Singapore
    Government encourages the adoption of the new standard in September 2010.
  • China Q1 fuel oil exports surge 72%
    Amid growing demand for bonded bunker fuel, sources say.

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