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May 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World may pump US$1b in India port
    DP World may invest as much as US$1 billion in the first Indian port able to handle the largest container ships as the company tries to challenge Colombo's grip on India's maritime trade with Europe and China.
  • Maersk back in profit as freight rates improve
    AP Moeller-Maersk, the owner of the world's largest container shipping line, returned to profit in the first quarter as freight rates jumped and global trade picked up.
  • Proposal to break up agency policing, partnering oil firms
    The Obama administration on Tuesday proposed breaking up the agency responsible for both policing the oil industry and acting as its partner in drilling activities, seeking to end a decades-old relationship between industry and government that has proved highly profitable - and some say too cozy - for both.
  • Banks, trade houses expand freight desks
  • Mercator posts 46% drop in earnings

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen to offer transpacific Ningbo-LA loop May 21
  • Safmarine struggles to operate in South African transport strike
  • Fuzhou quarterly container volume up nearly 50pc
  • Idle cell ships back in service, lay-ups shrink to 5.3pc
  • Fraud suspected of security system that let 'toxic' box into Lagos
  • APL eco-website details clean air and water programmes
  • Philippines customs rolls out GPS to track container trucks
  • Air freight recovery prompts FedEx to up 777F capacity
  • US Air association seeks court to quash pro-union rule
  • West Air launches Chongqing, Harbin, Ningbo flights
  • Offshore cargo boosts Halifax airport profit to US$3.1 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk BACK in Black
  • ABG dilutes stake in Great Offshore
  • Singapore opens up market for more generic drugs
  • Pork, poultry products import curbs to continue
  • Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year for sixth time
  • Report sees road transport charges heading north
  • Infra finance companies get easier access to ECBs
  • Ministry's draft wants PSUs to procure 20 pc of needs from MSME units
  • Indian economy on growth path-OECD
  • German expertise for agencies linked to MSMEs
  • DCs empowered to clear probe into SEZ functioning
  • Centre okays state SEZ Act draft

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Kuehne + Nagel to transport temperature-controlled shipments for Boehringer Ingelheim
    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma Ltd., one of the world's leading and most innovative pharmaceutical companies, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) for the management of its temperature-con...
  • Fiege group back in the black in 2009
    Fiege, a German logistics group based in Greven, posted a profit in financial 2009, after two loss-making years. The turnover in 2009 reached EUR 1.45 billion (2008: EUR 1.8 billi...
  • Gebrüder Weiss expanding in western Hungary and Balkan region
    The Austrian forwarding and logistics corporation Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is expanding in Central and Southeastern Europe. In Budapest, the family-owned company's air & sea directo...
  • GAC strengthens its role as airfreight forwarder in Kuwait
    The shipping and logistics service provider GAC Kuwait recently opened a new branch office at Kuwait International Airport's cargo terminal. The strategically located new office a...
  • Germany's airfreight volume grows at record rate
    Germany's federal statistics office (Destatis) reported that the volume of German airfreight grew at a record rate in Q1/2010. The volume of loaded and unloaded cargo leapt by 30% ...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Deepwater Horizon hearing learns of problems with blowout preventer
  • Maersk reports profitable quarter
  • Foss and Cruz launch tug for extreme environments
  • Austal to close its Tasmanian shipyard
  • Finger pointing at Deepwater Horizon hearings
  • Marcon brokers sale of two newbuild AHTS's
  • Signal International books power barge order
  • Pirates release ransomed reefer

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Westwood to carry containers from Port of Portland to Japan
  • Widdows, Hemingway earn 2010 Connie Award honors
  • Port of Seattle Commissioner named top elected official
  • Port of Tacoma releases annual report for 2009
  • Foss hybrid tug honored for environmental excellence

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Iran crude floating storage levels hit record 5.8m tonnes
    Storage surges 28% on threat of sanctions and poor sales terms
  • Rising box rates help propel Maersk to profit
    AP-Moller Maersk returns to first quarter profit of $639m
  • Maersk Tankers remains in the red
    AP Moller Maersk's tanker division reports $1m loss
  • UK union attacks MCA over health and safety
    Responsibility for health and safety on non-seagoing ships should be transferred to Health and Safety Executive
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to profit
    Rising volumes and freight rates boost box line

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Crude storage surge continues
    THE IEA today trimmed its oil demand forecast for this year but reported much higher levels of floating crude storage
  • Strikers halt La Havre boxes
    BOX HANDLING was halted today in Le Havre, where workers staged the latest in a series of 24-hour strikes over the French government's port changes
  • Aframax charter rates jump
    CHARTER rates for Aframax tankers to ship crude in the Mediterranean and North Sea have surged after a shortage of vessels led to more aggressive bids for available ships
  • Bangladeshi ports snarled
    MONGLA and Chittagong ports have been paralysed since 9 May by an inland vessel crew strike in which 10 Bangladeshi union leaders have been arrested
  • WWL plans green terminal
    WWL PLANS to build and operate a zero-emission ro-ro cargo terminal by 2020
  • What's a 'legitimate' spill bill?
    BP HAS said it will pay for damages to shipping resulting from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ' although how much remains in question

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Customs' Bersin to Get Confirmation Hearing Thursday
  • Portland Signs Terminal Lease with ICTSI
  • Climate Bill Touts Freight Rail, TIGER Grants
  • Pennsylvania Seeks Bidders for Phila. Terminal
  • COAC Urges Standardizing Air Cargo IDs
  • CN Rail Arranges Carbon Offset Protocol
  • Crews Position 'Top Hat' to Contain Oil Spill
  • BNSF 1Q Net Jumps 73 Percent
  • Virginia Seeks Tolls on Portion of I-95
  • CMA CGM Projects $1.8 Billion Profit on Operations
  • Freight Index Gains Third Straight Month
  • India Container Volume Grew 21.5 Percent in April
  • Kintetsu Profit Surges 31 Percent amid Low Demand
  • Maersk Maintains Lid on Capacity
  • Trade Deficit Hits 15-Month High
  • Con-way Freight, TNT Add U.S. Gateways
  • Maersk Launches Direct Vietnam to U.S. Service
  • Seaspan Lost $36.6 Million in First Quarter
  • Cargoitalia Getting Third MD-11 Freighter
  • ATSG to Buy Three Freighters
  • Hapag-Lloyd Returns to Profit
  • APM Terminals' Volume, Profit Rise
  • Japanese Air Cargo Surges After 15-Month Decline
  • Carriers Maximizing Space, says Agility Executive
  • Widdows, Hemingway to Receive Connie Awards
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Returns To Profit
  • CMA CGM Delays, Cancels 42 Ship Orders

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Cameron takes the helm of UK coalition
  • EC slams the brakes on Chinese alloys
  • Maersk: back in profit expecting 'positive 2010 result'
  • South Africa transport strike getting worse
  • Seafarer crisis looms

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Is 'Gorgeous George' grinning?
    Bulker boss George Economou 'pleased' as DryShips posts first-quarter profits on the heels of a rebound in the drybulk sector.
  • Financier eyes tanker IPO
    Teekay Corp offloads three suezmax tankers to freshly minted shipping outfit with sights set on a public offering.
  • BP tackles timely 'hat trick'
    Two-tonne 'top hat' hits the water as oil giant continues frantic fight to plug oil oozing from Deepwater Horizon's underwater well.
  • Log-in problem? Click here
    TradeWinds has recently updated its log-in systems, so if you have any access issues, click here!
  • Vardakis fund eyes 20
    Distressed-asset resales an option for new Achilles Vardakis-led private equity fund looking for over 10 ships.
  • StealthGas beats the Street
    Harry Vafias-led firm tops forecasts in the first quarter amid hope newbuilding funds are on the way.
  • Rate drop hurts CH Offshore
    Singapore offshore player sees third-quarter and nine-month profit drop as revenues wane.
  • Knightsbridge's tanker tonic
    John Fredriksen-controlled owner boosted by upturn for VLCCs in first quarter, but rates have since dipped.
  • Irika sells second panamax
    John Frangos-led company picks up $43m from sale of 2009-built bulker.
  • SBM sees more projects ahead
    Dutch FPSO player says stable oil price and low cost base means more business in 2010.
  • Clarksons cheers S&P rebound
    Chairman Bob Benton says sale-and-purchase market is experiencing a sustained recovery.
  • Remoy keeps on buying
    Rem Offshore grabs majority share of MPSV as its recent expansion drive continues.
  • Fire guts Colombian cargoship
    Three tugs help extinguish blaze in Barranquilla following welding work.
  • '80,000 seafarers short'
    Shipping needs to step up its recruitment efforts for men and women, study shows.
  • MPC boss spots recovery
    Axel Schroeder says there are clear signs a KG market recovery is underway as issuing house returns to profit.
  • Maersk tug saves 16 fishermen
    Maersk Winner helps pick up 16 crew from trawler that sunk off Angola, but three men remain missing.
  • Euroseas bulker hijacked
    Greek panamax Eleni P and 23 crew snatched by pirates in Somali Basin en route to China.
  • Maersk smashes Q1 forecasts
    Stronger container shipping results help Danish giant back to profit after five consecutive quarters in the red.
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in black
    Second quarter sees German container line finally post operating profit, turning around 2009 loss.
  • DFDS doubles forecast
    Niels Smedegaard-led Dane sees positive impact of Icelandic volcano but remains in the red.
  • TUI cruises to bigger profit
    German operator's second quarter trading better for both Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and joint venture TUI Cruises.
  • Hitachi Zosen profit tops bets
    Japanese shipbuilder's full-year bottom line races up by over 400% despite fall in revenue.
  • Austal shuts Tasmanian yard
    Australian shipbuilder laying off 116 workers by September as demand for smaller ships shrinks.
  • Mokster returns to STX for PSV
    Norwegian offshore owner pens second newbuilding in there months at its favourite shipyard.
  • Naikai on the way up
    Japanese shipyard posts bigger annual profit and forecasts better for this year.
  • Seaspan slumps to a loss
    Gerry Wang-led boxship leaser Seaspan suffers $36.6m loss on change in fair value of financial instruments.
  • Insurance security still big issue
    After 40 years in the business former Hamburg Sud risk manager Ludwig Pfeiff is a satisfied customer.
  • Wilh weaker as costs soar
    First-quarter profit slashed by two thirds at Wilh Wilhelmsen as bunker prices and finance costs bite.
  • Mercator profits cut in half
    Singapore spin-off of Indian shipowner sees income slide as long term charters renewed at lower rates.
  • Farstad sheds elderly PSV
    Oslo-listed owner books $160,000 profit following sale of idle unit.
  • Hull market to become less volatile
    Arne Birkeland of the Norwegian Hull Club is optimistic that financial pressures will be a calming influence.
  • Crew safe after sinking
    Four men rescued after coastal cargoship goes down following collision with small bulker off Japan.
  • Shipping at risk from rig spill
    Marilyn Feldman of COFR guarantor Shoreline fears there will collateral damage to shipping from the Deepwater Horizon incident.
  • Sales lift Marco Polo results
    Vessel sale and leaseback deals helps boost profits at Singapore coal barge and offshore vessel operator.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Maersk scores major Q1 turnaround
  • Wilhelmsen optimistic despite 'weak start'
  • Capacity, trade imbalance obstacles to recovery
  • Cathay's April volume up 24%
  • Turkish airline gains Ex-Im financing for B737s
  • Cargoitalia readies for third freighter
  • Bersin's 'grand bargain' for advance cargo data
  • Firm fined $2 million for B747 exports to Iran
  • USDA allows Chilean pomegranates, baby kiwis imports
  • DHL starts Colombo/Montreal LCL service
  • N.Y.-N.J. port weighs privatizing bridge

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Maersk back in black
    The Danish A P Møller Mærsk Group returns to profit. The group reports a profit of USD 639 million for the first quarter of 2010. Last year Maersk reported a
  • Pirates hijacked vessel on route to India for recycling
    The Bulgarian-flagged chemical tanker Panega has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, some 100 nautical miles east of Aden, Yemen. The ship was on route from the Red
  • Containerships expanding in the Mediterranean
    Helsinki-based Containerships opens a new container service between Izmir, Alexandria, Mersin and Misurata in the eastern Mediterranean. The vessel to be employed on the service is the Port Tejo
  • EU Commission raises concern over Norfolk Line take over deal
    The DFDS takeover of Norfolk Line is not yet finalized as the European Commission has called for industry comment on the proposed acquisition, Lloyd's List reports. Interested parties have until
  • STX Europe seeks new funding
    Even if most of the financing for 2010 is secured, STX Europe will seek access to new and/or refinance existing credit- and guarantee facilities and construction loans, the company
  • Farstad Supply sells PSV
    Farstad Supply, a subsidiary to Farstad Shipping, has sold the PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) Far Viscount for USD 630,000 to an undisclosed buyer. This will give a booked profit of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2010
  • Prices mainly firming across Europe
    Hamburg market activity quiet.
  • Momentum grows toward change to 1.00% sulphur fuel
    Many operators looking to make the change well ahead of July 1 ECA, but several buyers and suppliers still unclear about timing.
  • Maersk cuts bunker consumption year-on-year
    Container line has focused on 'increased implementation of bunker surcharges'.
  • Fujairah prices bounce back
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • ES&H increases oil spill response
    Specialised vessel will help industries prevent and clean up oil and other hydrocarbon spills.
  • Inventory numbers unexpected, but markets muted
    Little market sentiment for big swings today.
  • Bunker suppliers' spill response readiness under scrutiny
    Californian suppliers may have to show they can deploy containment booms in under an hour.
  • Bunker prices generally firm in key ports
    But Busan market continues to weaken.
  • Japan to enforce Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban
    Japanese parliament has enacted a legal revision to prevent accidental oil pollution.
  • Wärtsilä gas generators to power FPSO vessel
    QUIP and BW Offshore to operate the first gas-powered FPSO.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
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%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
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%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
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