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May 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BP oil spill may raise crude shipping costs
    The BP plc oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico may raise the cost of shipping crude oil to the US and trigger new tanker rules, the head of the biggest US oil-tanker owner said.
  • America fights a big, mighty enemy at sea
    Black Hawk helicopters peppered Louisiana's barrier islands with one-tonne sacks of sand on Monday to bolster the state's crucial wetlands against an epic oil spill, four million gallons and growing, in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Increasing pressure on shipping to go green
    SHIPOWNERS could be excused for wanting to focus on issues such as ensuring their businesses emerge intact from the recession - and seeing environmental pressures as something that can be put off until better times.
  • Vessel, shipyard in joint launch
  • Port, rail workers go on strike in South Africa

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk-CMA CGM to start Asia-Europe mega-ship service in June
  • CSAV starts America Express Service from China-Caribbean May 16
  • Hanjin's quarterly operating earnings restores profitability
  • Backhaul boosts quarterly 87pc rise in Prince Rupert TEU surge
  • New DB Schenker terminal in Sofia commences operations
  • DHL partner with eco-pavilion at Shanghai 2010 Expo
  • China's first e-freight shipment passes cross-strait test flight
  • HK's No 2 ground handler AAT posts 65pc growth in April
  • Volcanic cloud continues to menace air freight fortunes
  • Shenzhen Airlines starts Harbin, Dalian, Xian service
  • Hanna's HNA air group buys into another ground express company

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargosol ventures overseas with a step in Dubai
  • Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker
  • Great Offshore on look-out for foreign partner
  • WSA Angel Lines assures trade of better services on global platform
  • Cabinet panel clears decks for PPT's multi-purpose berth project
  • BIFA reminds new govt of freight issue
  • Rates at Vallarpadam ICTT will be competitive, assures CoPT Chairman
  • Hovering ash grounds flights in Spain, Portugal & N. Italy
  • Ash effect: Cargo airlines reaping bonanza on space crunch
  • Exports bounce back in March by 50 pc
  • MMTC testing new waters to achieve 4-fold rise in turnover
  • High MEP sinks onion exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 10, 2010
  • First Militzer & Münch joint venture in Libya
    The international transport and logistics operator Militzer & Münch is continuing to expand its international network, adding a joint venture in Tripoli (Libya) on 1 May. The H...
  • Rhenus Contract Logistics investing in Spreitenbach
    A logistics centre in Spreitenbach (Switzerland) belonging to Rhenus Contract Logistics (RCL) is going to be renovated and expanded over the coming 18 months, but will remain open ...
  • Evenflo appoints NYK Logistics
    Evenflo has appointed NYK Logistics as its service provider to help develop business in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. NYK Logistics' warehouse in Antwerp (Belgium) has...
  • 10% more cargo in Singapore
    The port of Singapore, the busiest maritime hub in the world, handled 2.41 million teu in March, a rise of approximately 10% vis-'-vis March 2009. PSA handled 2.32 million teu in M...
  • Port of Prince Rupert posts strong Q1 performance
    The Canadian port of Prince Rupert is continuing its strong growth this year, handling 4.12 t in the first quarter of 2010, a 72.8% rise compared to the 2.38 t of throughput in the...
  • Volcanic ash cloud hits weekend air traffic operations
    European air traffic operations were again hit by volcanic ash from Iceland during the weekend. Whilst the April upheaval had left southern European air space largely untroubled, t...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Salazar seeks to restructure MMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • IMO set to adopt goal-based construction standards
    Adoption marks major change in IMO's approach to safety regulation
  • Global Ship Lease turns to Asia to fund boxships
    Cash-strapped owner unable to pay for two Rickmers vessels, costing $77m each
  • Greek fund targets dry bulk sector
    Prudent Asset Management to raise $150m 'minimum'
  • Governments must look after seafarers welfare
    International community have responsibility to do more, urges ISF head Spyros Polemis
  • Brussels studying Norfolk Line takeover deal
    Commission calls for industry comment on proposed acquisition by DFDS

Fairplayweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Reefer ransomed from pirates
    PIRATES have released the hijacked reefer ship Talca and its crew of 22 after a ransom was paid, EU NAVFOR said today
  • Hamburg market radar grows
    TIMECHARTER assessments published by the Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association are expanding as of today to cover three new box ship types
  • Prudent launches drybulk fund
    PRUDENT Asset Management has launched a new private equity shipping fund to invest in the drybulk shipping market
  • HMM changes US carriers
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine is swapping US rail partners in a move it said will speed transit time for box customers
  • Offshore props up STX
    NORWAY'S STX Europe today said it posted "unsatisfactory" results for 2010's first quarter, despite an encouraging performance from its offshore and specialised vessel units
  • EC to rebut class attack
    THE EC told Fairplay today it is drafting a response to an attack on the classification society legislation that it passed last year
  • MCA detains cruise ship
    THE UK has detained a cruise ship in Portsmouth over concerns about overloading and crew fatigue

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Appeals Court Rebuffs BNSF on Coal Rate Case
  • Tightening Capacity Pressures Truck Orders
  • USPS Sees 13 Percent More Online Use
  • Steel Recovery Boosts Seaway, Lakes Traffic
  • RedPrairie Acquires WMS Vendor SmartTurn
  • Westwood to Launch Monthly Portland Call
  • Wholesale Inventories, Sales Increase
  • UPS Expands Operations in Vietnam
  • Pep Boys Paying $5 Million Penalty for Imports
  • J.B. Hunt to Buy 5,000 Navistar Heavy Trucks
  • ATSG Profit Slips 35 Percent
  • Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Volume 13.8 Percent
  • Zollars Promises Global Solution for YRC
  • Frankfurt Airport Freight Jumps 31.5 Percent
  • CMA CGM, Maersk Add Joint Asia-Europe Service
  • Deutsche Post DHL 1Q Profit Grows 80 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • South Africa shut-down looms
  • Braemar: 'positive for the year ahead'
  • Eurozone deal spikes stocks
  • CMA CGM back on the FAL front foot
  • Transpacific contract rates 'up 80%' on last year

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Pirates nab 'dead' Bulgarian tanker
    Voyage to scrap yard cut short as pirates seize Navibulgar products carrier in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Who turned on the lights?
    Texas shipyard bags $30m order as Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez combats electrical outages with floating power plants.
  • Shipyard offloads offshore pair
    Buyers bag anchor handlers as China's Zhanjiang Habin Shipyard dumps ships built on speculation, brokers say.
  • New Greek fund eyes bulkers
    Achilles Vardakis-led First Maritime Fund plans to raise $150m to spend on handysizes and panamaxes.
  • Wadan haunts STX Europe
    Huge provision following yard bankruptcy keeps Europe's largest shipbuilder in the red during the first quarter.
  • FreeSeas fixtures 'give hope'
    Nasdaq-listed bulker outfit says six fresh spot charters reflect an upturn in the drybulk market.
  • FD&D 'claims explosion'
    Defence claims and costs soaring but Nordisk chief Georg Scheel says club coping.
  • Profits plunge at GSL
    Net income slid 70% in the first quarter at Global Ship Lease but the Ian Webber-led boxship lessor says the sector is recovering.
  • One dead in Schulte blast
    Explosion rips through Schulte Group boxship off UAE killing one Filipino and injuring five others.
  • Greek tanker detained in UK
    Arcadia Ship Management vessel found to have fire doors strung open and low pressure in emergency breathing apparatus by MCA inspectors.
  • Kherson pushes up profit
    Ukrainian shipyard made more money in 2009 and aims to up production this year.
  • Time to step off the escalator
    Marsh P&I chief Nick Taylor calls on the clubs to put more emphasis on record and rely less on general increases.
  • U-Ming soars in first quarter
    Taiwanese bulker player posts much bigger profit so far in 2010 as markets improve.
  • Chemical market begins to bubble
    A shrinking orderbook, rising scrapping and growing demand all offer hope for the sector, Eitzen Chemical says.
  • Norden sells bulker quartet
    Mystery Russian spends $110m on handysizes from Carsten Mortensen-led Dane.
  • VL scrapped in $14m deal
    Univan-operated single-skin tanker sold for demolition in China, cash buyer says.
  • Rio in 10-year Norden deals
    Miner's aluminium division signs decade-long charters for panamax duo hauling bauxite to Canada.
  • Hong Kong holds lone offender
    CB Marine general cargoship detained in April after master's flag endorsement expires.
  • Sveaas calls for chairman's head
    Norwegian investor back to war with Trico chief Joseph Compofelice, refusing to back his 'failed strategy'.
  • Bulker Seli 1 breaking up?
    Salvors worried over state of Turkish ship that grounded off Cape Town in September.
  • Pirates free UK reefer
    Ransom payment on Monday evening paves way for release of Talca and 25 crew on Tuesday.
  • DNK opposed to ransom ban
    Moves to make payments to pirates illegal may leave shipowners helpless, warns Svein Ringbakken.
  • Forex loss puts Siem in red
    Kristian Siem-led offshore vessel owner sees large negative swing in first quarter on costs and strong US dollar.
  • Pedersen pops up in Dubai
    Ex-EMS big-wig Svein Pedersen is back in the game at the head of Dubai-based start-up Noah Ship Management.
  • Owners to pay for scrapping?
    Underwriters question ship values and warn of elderly vessels with negative values.
  • Artemis hit by engine trouble
    P&O cruiseship forced to miss three Med calls as it reduces speed.
  • Fatigue fear for cruiseship
    UK detains Silversea Cruises vessel over recording of rest hours for senior officers.
  • Russian revival
    Riso Garantia chief Alex Timofeev sees growth of Russian underwriters' market share.
  • Eitzen Chemical tops bets
    A $26.15m first quarter loss for the Oslo-listed owner not as deep as analysts had feared.
  • Clean-up plan for Gulf vessels
    New Orleans sets up decontamination station for ships affected by BP rig oil spill.
  • MES in strong turnaround
    Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding sees full-year profits jump nearly 85%, but orders halve.
  • CMA CGM launches new Asian run
    French container line teams with Maersk for FAL service number 12.
  • Dragnis eyes busier Q2
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport sees lay-ups hit utilisation in first quarter with second period set for rebound.
  • Sunken dock causes oil spill
    Clean-up begins at Halifax Shipyard in Canada after tug-raising operation goes wrong.
  • Atlantic 3 crew recovered
    Vietnamese navy rescues seafarers from hijacked tug after they were abandoned by robbers.
  • "A compelling investment"
    Dahlman Rose initiates coverage of Scorpio Tankers with a 'buy' rating and $16 price target.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Maersk, CMA CGM form big-ship Asia/Europe loop
  • Idle fleet back to January 2009 levels
  • Truck rates to rise on capacity shortage
  • U.S.-flag lakers see 50% volume rebound
  • Obama urged to press Congress to pass FTAs
  • China gives carriers, airlines tax exemption
  • Forwarders respond to Justice announcement
  • FPS adds New Zealand/Pacific Islands link
  • FMC to hold hearing on NRAs
  • New paper warehouse opens in Philadelphia

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Cargo vessel released
    The Bermuda-flagged cargo vessel Talca has been released after a ransom was paid. The ship was hijacked approximately 120 nautical miles off the coast of Oman and 180 miles
  • Norden sells bulker quartet
    The Danish shipping company D/S Norden has agreed to sell four handysize bulk carriers to Russian interests. The vessels will be delivered to the new owners during the second
  • Esvagt fixes Esvagt Supporter on a five-year deal
    Esvagt A/S has fixed their standby and support vessel Esvagt Supporter on a five-year contract for Vestas Belgium. The vessel will be deployed in Belgian waters off Zeebr'gge
  • Number of idle containerships continue to fall
    The idle containership fleet stands at 715,000 TEU, compared to 907,000 TEU two weeks ago. This represents 5.3 per cent of the total fleet, the lowest idle ratio recorded
  • Shen Neng 1 towed for 40 hours
    The bulker Shen Neng 1, which aground on the Great Barrier Reef on April 3, has been towed from the waters off Gladstone to its new anchorage between Hervey Bay

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Losses in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    South Europe shows strong gains.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Durban, meanwhile, sees prices firm.
  • Petrobras offering 1.00% sulphur IFO in Rotterdam
    Move comes 'in anticipation' of changes to ECA regulations.
  • Revised ISO 8217 'will give buyers increased protection'
    DNVPS talks to Bunkerworld about the impact of the revisions expected to become a reality from July 2010.
  • Ship arrest ordered over unpaid bunker bills
    Bunker player seeks $826,500 in unpaid bills through US courts.
  • CMA CGM, Maersk launch new Asia, Europe line
    Move reflects a recovery in one of the main worldwide trade routes.
  • System upgrade will help operators cut bunker consumption
    Using VisPer will bring 'savings in fuel, time and money' says weather routing service.
  • Bunker prices dip in key ports
    Busan bucks the price trend while demand in Hong Kong remains strong on Tuesday.
  • Renewed danger as stricken bulker threatens to break up
    Waves from winter storm washing equipment and residual fuel ashore near Cape Town.
  • Asian shippers urged to engage in global decision making
    Asian maritime sector should project its voice on issues such as pollution control, ship recycling, access to ancillary services.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
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
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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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