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January 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai rides high on waves of luxury-cruise tourism
    Dubai's nascent cruise industry is set to buck the global downturn with a predicted 30 per cent surge in passenger traffic in 2010
  • Fewer players at UK boat show
    The recession has taken its toll on London's International Boat Show this year with fewer exhibitors and smaller attendances expected, but boat-builders are more confident for 2010, organisers said.
  • Shanghai box volume falls as China trade slumps
    Shanghai's annual cargo box traffic fell for the first time in more than three decades on slumping demand for Chinese exports, undermining the port's bid to surpass Singapore as the world's busiest container harbour.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line to restructure box shipping in 2010 to survive
  • MSC adds three 8,000-TEU ships to Asia-US east coast run via Suez
  • Hebei provincial ports to exceed 500 million tonnes in 2009
  • Port of Qingdao throughput surpasses 315 million tonnes
  • Fuzhou Xingang Terminal moved over 500,000 TEU in 2009
  • Amsterdam container volume declines 53pc in 2009
  • Drewry: Better in 2010, but not much - stand by for asset sales
  • Greenies sue Long Beach, truckers over clean trucks scheme
  • US railways suffer worse container movement year since 2003
  • Chongqing-Bangkok aircraft bellyhold service launched
  • DHL cuts will result in 300 Astar pilot lay offs
  • Nagpur likely to be India's first multimodal air cargo hub

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains to rise on GMH 2010 today
  • Mercator may acquire 6 used tankers
  • 2009-a boom year for Alang
  • Voice of maritime health worldwide, IMMA is born
  • InterManager pledges all support for crew in Year of the Seafarer
  • Top 20 shipping lines' active box capacity dwindles by 2.4 pc
  • Vini Container Lines handles first direct consol to Sydney
  • Hanjin Shipping & UASC to introduce West Africa Service
  • Major container lines to hike rates from mid-Jan. & Feb. 1
  • HOEGH AUTOLINERS starts regular service to Mersin, Turkey
  • OOCL's latest 4,500-TEU vessel to be deployed on CPX service
  • MOL's LNG Pioneer in rescue operation
  • Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens for business
  • MOL to boost investment in Gearbulk
  • Strike hits box movement in Le Harve
  • Record 370,000-TEU of boxship capacity scrapped in 2009
  • ...establishes ship management company in Philippines
  • DB SCHENKER wins major contract
  • CCT awarded with ISO 28000 & ISO 14001 certification
  • Port Klang cuts storage times
  • High winds & snow force Felixstowe container port closure
  • GMB ports set admirable pace even in times of recession
  • Haldia Dock throughput dips
  • AI launches 3 separate arms
  • CHAs' skills sharpened with 2-day training course in Hyderabad
  • Supply chain disruptions feared in 100 pc air cargo screening in US
  • Deadline for import of white sugar may be extended
  • National manufacturing policy on anvil
  • Industry may post 15-20 pc growth in Q3 net profit
  • Right to Food Act soon
  • Import curb on HR coil off
  • Union Budget on Feb. 26, confirms Pranab
  • Special subsidiary under SAIL mooted for overseas acquisitions
  • FM's pre-Budget talks with states tomorrow
  • Sharma may lead trade team on W. African safari

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 8, 2010
  • German airports with upward trend in December
    The German airports working group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Verkehrsflugh'fen ADV) has registered a solid upward trend in traffic volumes at Germany's 23 international airport...
  • European Freight Forwarding Index starts 2010 on a weak note
    The first European Freight Forwarding Index published in 2010 shows that the freight market started the year on a weak note. The 139 participants in the survey, which is compiled b...
  • Rhenus acquires authorised economic operator status
    Parts of the Rhenus Group, a German logistics service provider, acquired the status of authorised economic operator at the end of 2009. AEO status enables an entity to benefit from...
  • German firms Spedition Bode and Fr. Meyer's Sohn intensify cooperation
    The two German companies Fr. Meyer's Sohn and Spedition Bode, both based in L'beck, intensified their collaboration on 1 January. Each entity will remain independent, whilst they w...
  • MOL increases stake in Gearbulk
    MOL increased its share in Gearbulk Holding Limited from 40 to 49% at the end of 2009. MOL has been a shareholder in Gearbulk, the world's leading open hatch shipping company, sinc...
  • HHLA and Eurogate to improve Hamburg feeder services
    The German companies Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) and Eurogate are set to improve the port of Hamburg's competitivity by expanding their new feeder logistics centre. The joi...
  • New K Line Vigo-Zeebrugge-Sheerness service
    K Line European Sea Highway (Kess) launched a weekly triangle service between Vigo (Spain), the Bastenaken terminal in Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Sheerness (England) on 1 January. Thu...
  • Gulftainer increases volumes in 2009
    The Sharjah-based terminal and logistics company Gulftainer increased throughput at its UAE facilities by nearly 10% in 2009. The Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and the Sharja...
  • TAP satisfied with Angolan cargo business
    TAP Cargo, the freight division of the Portuguese airline, increased the volume of cargo flown to Angola in 2009 by 10%. The 1,100 t flown fulfilled the carrier's expectations for ...
  • Taca launches new San Salvador flights
    The airline Taca, which operates out of El Salvador, has launched three new links from the nation's capital San Salvador. Taca now offers daily connections to Houston (USA) and Roa...
  • Turkish Airlines acquiring new aircraft
    Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines is set to buy 30 Airbus 320 family planes, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion (105 new aircraft). An order for 20 jets is definite and th...
  • Hervé Le Jeune leaves TLF
    Hervé Le Jeune, who has been the manager of the French transport and logistics trade association F'd'ration des entreprises de transport et de logistique de France (TLF) since the ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • ISF concern over swine flu actions
  • Odfjell scraps parcel tanker
  • St Lawrence volumes well down
  • North club stays stable

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Royal Caribbean and R-R settle pod lawsuit
  • Stolt agrees to buy cancelled parcel tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma taps Curt Stoner as container terminal business boss
  • Crowley making changes to management team
  • Navios Holdings sells Panamax vessel for $63 million
  • Monthly Port Tracker report looks for box count increases
  • Diana Shipping announces pair of time charter contracts

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Port congestion at all-time high
    Cold weather and increased coal demand lead to bulk vessels delays worldwide.
  • Clarksons resumes secondhand ship valuations
    Guide prices for secondhand ship values restarted as liquidity returns to sale and purchase market.
  • US box imports set to pick-up
    Inbound volumes forecast to show gains as consumer demand rises.
  • European ports warn over strict state aid rules
    Dogmatic application of rules on public funding would put future development at risk.
  • TOP Ships faces bareboat charter wrangle
    Owner mulls action against charterer of new tankers after unilateral cut in charterhire.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Top charter pay cut
    SEEARLAND subsidiary Magellano Marine has allegedly slashed payments by a third on its bareboat charters of Top Ships' Ionian Wave and Tyrrhenian Wave
  • Seafarer-rights school set
    THE International Transport Workers' Federation today announced plans for an academy to equip seafarers with better knowledge of their rights
  • Royal scores pod payback
    ROLLS Royce will pay Royal Caribbean $65M to compensate the cruise line for Mermaid pod propulsion woes
  • Analyst sees tanker strength
    JEFFERIES analyst Douglas Mavrinac today graded up Nordic American, OSG and Frontline on a more bullish long-term outlook for the tanker sector
  • Contship Italia talks falter
    TALKS involving Contship Italia, politicians and unions have failed to resolve a dispute over plans for job cuts at the Medcenter Container Terminal at Gioia Tauro
  • Detroit bomb stirs box scan talk
    THE LATEST airline security scare could reignite the debate over 100% box scanning in US ports, a highly placed US Homeland Security source has told Fairplay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Shipping Demand Remains Positive, Says NYK Line
  • Diesel Hits 13-Month High
  • Port Tracker Launches New Format
  • Henderson Trucking Buys Alabama-based Carrier
  • DOE Grants Truck, Engine Makers $115 Million
  • Amtrak to Add Over 100 Locomotives
  • UK Plans Massive Offshore Wind Farms
  • Container Imports Increase after 30-Month Decline
  • Crowley Swaps Senior Management's Jobs
  • Portec Expands in China
  • Air France-KLM Traffic Falls in December
  • Dockworkers Strike at Top French Ports
  • Mercedes Opens Georgia Processing Center
  • OOCL Christens 14th SX Class Containership
  • Seaway Traffic Falls 25 Percent
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Approach $8 Billion
  • Transport Employment Fell in December
  • Maersk Clerk Charged with $250,000 Wire Fraud
  • Seaspan Gets 43rd Containership

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Somali pirates: British yacht couple 'will be shot'
  • Cork optimistic for 2010
  • China to outdo Germany as world's largest exporter
  • Cold crunch disrupts European travel
  • MBG schedules first sailing

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Bareboat battle
    Top Ships to seek redress as long term charterer unilaterally cuts hire on two handymax products carriers.
  • Mediator resisted
    Rolls Royce wants a new mediator in Carnival Corp lawsuit due to relationship with Royal Caribbean chief executive.
  • Pod suit settled
    Royal Caribbean Cruises to add $65m in gains to books after settlement with Rolls-Royce in pod propulsion fight.
  • Charter comeback
    Handysize prospects lure shipowner Nikos Pateras into launch of a new venture.
  • Global chosen
    Malaysia's state oil firm is poised to award the US offshore vessel owner a $105m pipelay contract.
  • Stage set
    Upgrading three stocks, Jefferies analyst becomes the latest to reveal far brighter expectations for US-listed tanker owners.
  • Two for Argas
    CGGVeritas and TAQA's seismic joint venture bags $375m worth of ocean bottom cable contracts.
  • Navios to buy?
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Holdings may buy ships after $88m double sale to affiliate.
  • Cash for cape
    Restis-linked Seanergy Maritime looks to shareholders for nearly $30m to see through stealthy capesize purchase.
  • Quick fix
    Diana Shipping secures one-year deal for panamax bulker only two weeks after buying the vessel.
  • Box exit
    Greece's NewLead brings down curtain on liner operations with sale of last two boxships.
  • Panamax crunch
    Clarksons says 10-year-old panamax boxship shed almost 50% of its value last year as broker's ship valuation service resumes.
  • Cash splash
    Indonesian owner Trada Maritime lines up $200m spend on tankers, bulkers, barges and tugs.
  • BlackRock buys
    New York-based investment heavyweight hikes its holding in offshore shipowner Tidewater.
  • Mystery buy
    India's GE Shipping buys teenage product tanker but it is keeping quiet on key details.
  • Asbestos hope
    Scottish judge upholds law that could cost insurers billions in payments to former yard workers exposed to deadly substance.
  • Decimated
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp is facing a 10% drop in revenues this year, but plans to diversify.
  • Stolt's back
    Oslo-listed owner snaps up SLS tanker quartet at fresh price having previously terminated the same newbuildings.
  • Speedy sale
    Germany's H. Vogemann sells panamax brace two months after buying the ships.
  • Prisco grows
    Russian tanker owner posts oil volume rise for 2009, as it moves into dry cargo.
  • Eitzen tanker torn
    Chemical unit listing off New York as part of deck collapses after overloading causes tank rupture.
  • Union pays out
    Former New Zealand crewman wins compensation in defamation case following union email.
  • Capes congested
    Around one in five capesize bulkers sitting at anchor at ports around the world, analyst says.
  • Paris dumps duo
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings has cancelled two supramax newbuildings on order in China.
  • HVS warned
    Vietnamese shiprepairer told to stop using copper slag for blasting work after residents kick up storm.
  • First fight over
    Norwegian offshore player PGS wins $58m spat with Spanish shipyard over newbuilding cancellation.
  • Four for Densa
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding bags two-plus-two bulker order from Turkish newcomer Densa Shipping.
  • Daewoo double
    Angelicoussis group books VLCC and capesize newbuilding orders at South Korean shipbuilder.
  • Baltimar blaze
    Multipurpose suffers fire off Denmark, but crew extinguish flames safely.
  • Danish dip
    Shipowners in Denmark have 30% fewer vessels on order than at this time last year.
  • Kogas refinances
    Korea Gas Corp refinances four LNG carriers operated under long-term COAs by domestic owners.
  • Hsin pens capes
    Taiwanese bulker owner Hsin Chien Marine takes capesize newbuilding pair at Hanjin Heavy.
  • Odfjell scraps
    Norwegian owner sells 1982-built Bow Maasslot tanker into India for close to book value.
  • Ship patched
    Wilson general cargoship ECL Commander repaired in Norway after suffering water ingress.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • ComPair: Transpacific capacity down 5%-6%
  • Coast Guard mulls stowage standards
  • China/India service to slow steam
  • UPS cutting 1,800 jobs
  • Rail analyst adjusts demand forecast
  • U.S., New Zealand to work on anti-terror IT
  • RILA lines up speakers for conference
  • Balido named Border Trade Alliance president
  • Icy conditions trouble Tianjin port
  • Corpus Christi project advances
  • HHLA to work with Iranian port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Stena Bulk orders Suezmax pair in South Korea
    Gothenburg-based Stena Bulk has ordered two 158,000-DWT tankers from South Korea's Samsung to be delivered in 2011. The company has also secured options for a further two vessels
  • Norwegian government charms Fredriksen to fly Norwegian flag
    When John Fredriksen and his daughter Cecile in November met Norway's minister of trade and industry, Trond Griske, they were joined also by the Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen and the
  • Norwegian shipping tax dispute in Supreme Court this week
    The tax dispute between a number of shipowners and the Norwegian government has reached the Supreme Court of Norway, Høyesterett, where the issue of deferred taxes will be considered during
  • Danish shipowners hire war ships
    A P Møller-Mærsk hired soldiers and a warship from Tanzania in December 2008 to protect the product tanker Brigit Maersk, the Copenhagen Post online reports. According to the news
  • Stolt-Nielsen buys earlier cancelled parcel tankers
    Stolt-Nielsen has agreed with SLS Shipbuilding to buy the four 44,000 DWT parcel tankers that SNSA ordered in June 2005, for an undisclosed sum. Stolt-Nielsen says the price
  • Odfjell sells tanker to recycler
    Odfjell sells the coated parcel tanker Bow Maasslot for recycling in India for an undisclosed sum. The vessel has green passport and the recycling yard shall submit a working plan

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Matson reacts to rising fuel costs
    Hawaii's largest shipping company to raise fuel surcharge by 3.5 percent.
  • Hybrid ship saves $2 million on initial voyage
    US Navy seeing benefits of reducing reliance on fossil fuel.
  • Fears of Arctic cruise ship disaster
    Danish navy says cruise ships are sailing too close to icebergs and glaciers.
  • Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    But early trading on NYMEX shows losses.
  • Bunker prices firming in Fujairah
    Prices for 380 cSt material climb $7 pmt.
  • New barge in Algeciras Bay
    Purpose-built 4,200 dwt barge has segregated tanks for up to five products.
  • Cruise ship for Kenyan bunker player
    Refurbished vessel expected to resume cruise trade in Indian Ocean.
  • Hedging deals brought heavy losses
    CMA CGM moved beyond bunker hedging to take positions in the oil markets.
  • Supplier warns of 'rushed and ill advised changes' to ISO 8217
    Chemoil says proposals could generate quality disputes and drive up costs.
  • Bunkers firm as crude rebounds
    Most Asian markets quiet on Monday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • PetroChina secures fuel oil storage in Los Angeles
    Deal comes days after confirming lease for five million barrels storage in the Caribbean.
  • Bankruptcies 'good' for the shipping industry
    Rates improving but recovery still remain uncertain.
  • Pakistani supplier launches newbuild to supply 380 cst
    Steadfast says new barge will help it become 'more efficient'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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