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September 7, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Barge freight rates in US set for more gains
    Freight rates to ship grain by barge to the US Gulf, which surged as much as 50 per cent last month, are set to head higher this fall as the corn and soyabean harvest builds momentum, likely raising export prices.
  • Westports on course for RM900m turnover
    Westports Malaysia expects to chalk up revenue of close to RM900 million (S$389 million) this year, driven by brisk business activities due to an improved global economic scenario.
  • Vietnam arrests 4 more execs of troubled Vinashin
    Police have arrested four additional former senior executives of Vietnam's debt-laden, state- owned shipbuilding company as part of widening investigations into mismanagement, state media reported on Saturday.
  • Japanese tanker attacked off Indonesian island

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK Line to change name to NYK Container Line November 1
  • China export growth to slow towards year end: BMI study
  • Dutch transport minister leads delegation to Hong Kong
  • Beijing launches probe into 'unfair' EU export subsidies
  • Floating rope device said to snare pirate skiff propellers
  • Schenker to spend US$528 million on railcars, engines
  • Risetech moves house from Wanchai to Central Hong Kong
  • New container yard expands Colombo port capacity
  • Swiss M+R Spedag acquires India's PL Shipping & Logistics
  • Le Havre makes progress in port privatisation scheme
  • Correction: NY-NJ dredging not held up by reduction in Congressional funds
  • Savannah rallies local business to support river dredging
  • Dachser strengthens Eurohub facilities in Bratislava
  • Global RFID market value expected to grow 420pc in 10 years
  • Polar Air accepts US$17.4 million price fixing fine
  • Pilots had smoke in UPS 747 cockpit before fatal Dubai crash
  • EU adds two Ghanaian cargo carriers to no-fly list
  • FedEx widens pick-up window for China coast to Europe
  • Finnair to start Helsinki-Mumbai cargo service next year
  • Continental sets load factor record in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 13,500-TEU Evelyn Maersk becomes 100th mega boxship to call at Rotterdam in 2010
  • AAUS scraps AAP due to weak demand
  • Baltic Exchange launches index for dry Supramax in Asia
  • Brazil govt to take over 5 Amazon ports
  • China Cosco Holdings H1 profit higher by 175 pc
  • China Merchants wins $ 500-m Colombo terminal deal
  • Chinese navy repulses pirate attack
  • CSCL's first half profit up by 134 pc
  • Greencarrier opens office in Shenzhen
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike global rates in Sept. & Oct.
  • ISO issues new guidelines on ship dismantling
  • Liladhar Pasoo adopts Softlink's Logi-Sys to enhance global operations
  • MAERSK LINE confirms GRIs in transatlantic trades
  • MSC hikes rates
  • OOCL to hike S-E Asia-Oz rate by $ 300/TEU from next month
  • Probe points finger at Khalijia
  • Savannah port volume up by record 20.7pc in July
  • T.S. LINES to offer Japan-Philippines loop, amends JTK1&2
  • Soda ash 'dumping' comes under scanner
  • Vizag Port being overhauled to augment capacity to handle 100 m tonnes a year-Ajeya Kallam
  • CONCOR N-W Region's awards function in Ahmedabad today
  • From 'Own Your Wagon', Rlys now comes out with own your rake!
  • AEPC in grip of that sinking feeling!
  • Govt allows duty-free export of 55 lakh bales of cotton
  • Seminar on 'Indo-Polish trade' today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
  • Penske opens warehouse in Brazil for Whirlpool
    Penske Logistics has opened a 11,000 sqm warehouse in Manaus (Brazil) for its customer white ware manufacturer Whirlpool. Penske Logistics Brazil will store and ship Whirlpool bran...
  • Rhenus expanding in Asia
    Rhenus AG & Co. KG recently signed an agreement with the Pro-Log Group, based in Asia, to acquire a majority shareholding in the group. The move enables Rhenus to further conso...
  • GM Europe prolongs partnership with Chep
    General Motors Europe (GM Europe) has chosen Chep, one of the world's leading pallet and plastic container pooling specialists, to be its service provider once again. The latest co...
  • Port of Hamburg: throughput rising
    The port of Hamburg reported that its seafreight handling activities are increasing, thanks to the upsurge in global trade. The port's interim throughput jumped by 8.1% auf 58.6 mi...
  • Grup TCB expands infrastructure at its terminal in Turkey
    Grup TCB has acquired a new mobile harbour crane to expand its infrastructure at its TCEEGE terminal in Turkey. This brings the total number of mobile harbour cranes at this termin...
  • Vietnam's largest container seaport opens second phase
    Tan Cang-Cai Mep, Vietnam's largest container seaport, will inaugurate its second phase later this year; allowing it to receive ships with a loading capacity of up to 110,000 t. T...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Harland & Wolff wins order for offshore wind farm platforms
  • GL issues first EEDI certificate
  • Former manager gets prison term for dumping dredge spoil from barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • SMM 2010: U-turn on reflagging not enough to rescue KG funds
    Move to drop requirement in exchange for extension of tonnage tax regime not enough to save struggling KG system
  • German owners learn true value of training
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Greek owners start to regroup
  • Caiano set to buy Green Reefers
    Kristian Eidesvik group to proceed with mandatory offer after taking controlling...
  • Green Reefers could become takeover target
  • Socatra sells tanker at premium price of $30m
    Deal on subjects at reported value $2m above brokers' estimates
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit
  • Handysizes in demand with medium size gas carriers fully booked
    Charterers fix handysizes for shipments of ammonia out of the Middle East
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton is rattled but open
    LYTTELTON'S tremor-rocked port in New Zealand returned to a full day's operation today, but infrastructure damage in the region will continue to affect deliveries to and from its facilities
  • OceanFreight cuts losses
    OCEANFREIGHT, the Athens drybulk and tanker shipping operator, has pledged to forge ahead in renewing its fleet despite second-quarter net losses
  • Indian commandos foil pirates
    INDIA'S navy said today commandos from its destroyer Satish have seen off Somalian pirates who were closing in on a dozen merchant ships off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden
  • Pirates strike off Indonesia
    PIRATES have reportedly attacked a Japanese chemical tanker off Indonesia
  • Transneft cites pipeline pledge
    FUNDING has been agreed for a $4.5Bn trunkline that will join the main Russian pipeline system delivering to tankers at Primorsk, on the Gulf of Finland, Transneft said
  • Guido Grimaldi dies at 93
    GUIDO Grimaldi, founder and chairman of Grimaldi Group, has died in Italy at age 93
  • An icy waiting game in Arctic
    ICEBREAKER Henry Larsen is standing by today to aid the grounded tanker Nanny while it waits a sister ship to arrive, the Canadian Coast Guard said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Inventory's Guessing Game
  • Do-It-Yourself Inventory Improvement
  • For EU, P&I Clubs Are a Matter of Trust
  • Shipping's Risky Business
  • The Future of Box Futures
  • LA Wins on Trucks
  • Intermodal Drives Railcar Orders
  • A Restart at Con-way Freight
  • A Cure for What Ails Alameda Corridor?
  • For U.S. Ports, Recovery Is a Mixed Box
  • If You Build It... Stacking Up Hopes in the Heartland
  • Revisiting COGSA vs. Carmack
  • Stacking Forecasts
  • Canada's Ports Look to U.S.
  • Columbia Coastal Ends Boston run
  • Trade, Transport Bills Hang in the Balance

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton survives massive 'quake
  • US plans Iraqi trade mission

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Shipping crisis sparked by greed
    Eye-watering rates lured investors to splash cash triggering turmoil, says seasoned trouble shooter.
  • Green Reefers falls on low buyout offer
    Kristian Eidesvik makes minority shareholders in Oslo listed reefer operator an offer they will find easy to refuse.
  • Tallink numbers on the up
    Estonian ferry player posts fourth quarter growth in passenger and cargo traffic.
  • Indian ship evades pirates
    Great Eastern bulker Jag Ratan and 11 other ships 'saved' from Gulf of Aden attack by Indian Navy.
  • Hellenic 'evaluating market'
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek mulling newbuilding or second-hand deals as it lets Chinese kamsarmax option go.
  • Bulker crewman hospitalised
    Bengali engineer taken from Great Wisdom off Russia with severe prostatitis.
  • Turkey makes it five
    UN-backed ship scrapping convention still some way from reaching the 15 signatories needed to enter into force.
  • Athenian books VLCCs at HHI
    Minos Kyriakou-led Greek to take up to three VLCCs at Korean yard in splurge of up to $320m.
  • Grimaldi founder Guido dies
    "Far-sighted, modern businessman" who started with one liberty ship dies aged 92 in Italy.
  • PNSC's annual profit plunges
    Revenues also down at Pakistan state shipowner after it scrapped older vessels.
  • Volgotanker claim kicked out
    Court dismisses $200m compensation case against Russian owner over oil spill from Volgoneft-139 in 2007.
  • Long lay-offs at Turku
    STX Finland chief Juha Heikinheimo warns of delay in re-employing shipyard workers if new orders are won.
  • Hellenic down on rate slide
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek bulker owner sees profit fall in first half but eyes rate stabilisation.
  • Worker overcome by fumes
    Probe begins into Perkins Shipping employee's exposure to toxic chemical in Australia.
  • Network Chartering reveals loss
    Bankrupt Norwegian tanker broker lost nearly $63m in 2009 as chemical markets crashed.
  • Greek fined in 'magic pipe' case
    Lengthy jail term avoided as chief engineer of Transmar bulker hit with probation period and fine.
  • Seadrill in Brazil spin-off?
    Barclays Capital says such a move could smooth John Fredriksen driller's move into South America.
  • Four more Vinashin arrests
    Former directors held in financial probe after ex-chairman Pham Thanh Binh "confesses."
  • Losinjplov making more money
    Croatian ro-ro owner enjoys strong second quarter, erasing loss in first three months.
  • Crew hurt in life boat drill
    Two men taken to hospital after crank fails during exercise on Finnish ro-pax.
  • Pirates rob Japanese tanker
    Focus switches to waters off Indonesia as Chemroad Luna attacked after recent piracy surge off Malaysia.
  • Ferry and yacht collide
    USCG reports no serious injuries after Carteret involved in clash off North Carolina.
  • Drunk master gets a month
    Ukrainian captain sentenced to jail in Sweden over Flinterforest grounding.
  • PPL stake sale re-jigged
    Baker Technology makes key amendments to deal to sell PPL Shipyard stake to China's Yangzijiang.
  • New Western wins double
    Bangladesh shipbuilder to deliver two coastal tankers to Bangladesh Petroleum Corp.
  • Van Oord wins Aussie deal
    Dutch dredging outfit secures work on new Cape Lambert Port facility in Western Australia.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Naval units to become civilian workboats
    The Turku-based shipping company Rederi Ab Fakir has bought two surplus units from the Finnish navy. The company has acquired the transport ferries Kampela 1 and Kala 4, which
  • New plan for another ferry service to Norway
    The former head of Sams'-Linien, Valter Merrild-Hansen is the frontman in yet another initiative to open a ferry service between Denmark and Norway. 'Color Line have moved their

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Viswa Lab illustrates disconnect between price and quality
    'Best' quality fuels should be worth over $100 per tonne more than those with a low 'True Worth Index'.
  • Small price gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Bunkers trading higher even as crude oil futures show signs of easing.
  • Fujairah IFO prices firming
    Tight barge schedules in Middle East hub.
  • Martek develops system to measure funnel smoke
    Measuring density of funnel smoke could help shipowners defend themselves against claims.
  • New team member for Turkish supplier
    Laura Toplar has joined CYE Petrol as a bunker trader.
  • New Managing Director at Global Risk Management
    Christensen will head GRM's offices and work on strategy and business plans.
  • Clouds spoil voyage for world's biggest solar vessel
    Vessel aiming to sail around the world using solar power forced to stop to recharge batteries during maiden voyage.
  • Week opens with bunker prices mostly firm
    Singapore market sees lacklustre demand.
  • Iran holding fuel oil stocks at sea
    Western sanctions facing buyers with 'financing difficulties'.
  • Japan bunker market more competitive
    Price differential between Japan and Singapore bunker market narrows as Japanese players seek to attract buyers.
  • Barge operator swings to a loss
    Set to raise $100 million to reduce outstanding debts.
  • Shipping firm to further lower fuel surcharge
    Attributes reduction to lower bunker prices and company's fuel conservation and fleet optimisation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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
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Departure ports
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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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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