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January 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index advances on iron ore, coal cargoes
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a fifth consecutive advance on demand for larger iron-ore and coal carriers with Asia-bound cargoes.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK 2009 volume of 14.6pc to 20.9m TEU, Singapore down 13.5pc to 25.9m TEU
  • Shenzhen volume falls 15pc to 18.3 million TEU in 2009
  • Asian Shippers' Council oppose TSA emergency revenue charge
  • Hong Kong jails 4 seafarers for 2008 killer ship collision
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy US$10 security surcharge from March 1
  • CMA CGM mulls shifting ECS service from Haiti to Dominican Republic
  • Guangzhou posts throughput of 241 million tonnes in 2009
  • Transpacific capacity slides 5-6pc: ComPair
  • 'K' Line to hike Vietnamese THC from February 6
  • US Babcock Wilcox faces US$35,000 fine in nuke box leak
  • Israel's Ashdod ranks China No 1 for imports - US, No 10
  • Schenker Logistics Malaysia attains ISO 28000:2007
  • Cargolux takes this year's Hactl forklift and pallet crown
  • Arctic Hercs and crews rush to help quake-struck Haiti
  • Chengdu to inaugurate five international air services
  • Japan Airlines cargo merger on hold over structural uncertainty

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping lines lucratively test uncharted waters
  • MOL in joint venture to develop hybrid car carrier
  • GMH 2010's success reflects Gujarat's vibrant maritime sector
  • New SX class boxship named m.v. OOCL Seoul
  • Plea to halve natural rubber import duty
  • 2 US bodies begin sunset review of shrimp anti-dumping duties
  • US' SSA muddying waters again
  • India overtakes China in importing veg oils
  • MbPT acquires ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Cruise vessels offered discounts on TAMP rates, says CoPT
  • KPT giving priority to sugar unloading
  • Highly explosive chemical leak shuts down US port
  • Global recession makes little impact on Major Ports' April-Dec. 2009 performance
  • Dockers staging strikes at most French ports
  • Govt-run SEZs to earmark 10 pc space for SSI units
  • Power equipment supply norms eased to benefit manufacturers
  • MoF wants to impose duty on plants in SEZs selling power to outsiders
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends
  • Plastics fair proves to be a BLAST!
  • Meeting with Hungarian Minister on Wed.
  • Meeting with I-T chief at IMC

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 14, 2010
  • DB Schenker teams up with volunteers to support Haiti earthquake victims
    DB Schenker, the logistics division of the Deutsche Bahn corporation, is collaborating with "Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen" (aviation without borders), the German branch of a pa...
  • Port of Marseille troubled by Algerian import restrictions
    Import restrictions imposed recently by the Algerian government are not only troubling French exporters these days, but also the port of Marseille, one of the traditional shipping ...
  • Messina orders biggest ro-ro container units in the world
    The Genoa-based Italian shipping line Ignazio Messina is bucking the current industry trends, having signed a contract with the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engin...
  • Bimco stowaway clause available online
    The stowaway clause for time charter parties 2009 of the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) is now available for download. In the light of continuing problems with s...
  • MOL incorporating R&D project into government-industry initiative
    MOL is incorporating one of its research and development projects into a joint government-industry initiative aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. The initiative is a technology develo...
  • Cargoitalia adds new destinations
    The Milan-based freight airline Cargoitalia is adding two new destinations to its network, after the successful start to its scheduled operations in September 2009. The airline wil...
  • Senior Air New Zealand Cargo manager implicated in cartel
    A court in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, has opened proceedings against Salvatore Sanfilippo, the head of Air New Zealand Cargo's Americas division. The public prosecutor...
  • AAC Capital Partners acquires Envirotainer
    AAC Capital Partners, a leading mid-market buy-out firm based in Amsterdam, London and Stockholm, has acquired a majority stake in Envirotainer, headquartered in Knivsta, near the ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Dry bulk boosts Braemar
  • Rina's new courses

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2010
  • Signal International top bidder for Bender yard

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Sea-Tac first US airport to use bird watching scheme
  • Three candidates remain for Port of Port Angeles post
  • Diana Shipping plans to join containership investment company
  • Corps calling for comment on Columbia River jetty repairs
  • Weekly rail traffic count remains on negative side

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Greek owners using bold tactics to keep prices low
    Owners cancel older contract and re-order at different yard to keep newbuilding prices down.
  • Diana pumps $50m into new boxship venture
    Greek bulk carrier owner diversifies into container vessels.
  • Brussels probes Baltic Max Feeder
    European Commission set to start antitrust investigation.
  • Haiti dockers killed in earthquake
    Some 30 workers were killed in disaster, mostly through drowning.
  • Oil price fears to see rise in bunker hedging
    Shipowners will not be driven away by CMA CGM's $1bn hedging losses in 2008.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Diana unveils box ship move
    BULK player Diana Shipping today announced plans for a new investment vehicle for box ships
  • LNG to Europe surges
    LNG CARGOES to Europe rose sharply last year, partly in response to a near-25% drop in gas from Russia, according to World Gas Intelligence
  • French loan shield offered
    FRENCH shipowners have started to use a new loan guarantee scheme designed to shield their operations
  • S Korea LNG imports rise 37%
    SOUTH Korea's LNG imports in December increased by 37% year on year, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Statoil stung for $67M
    A COURT today awarded Norway's government $67M after a dispute with Statoil over the cost of expanding a gas plant
  • $49M FESCO sale reported
    FESCO has reportedly sold five small-capacity box ships for $49M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • U.S. Takes Control of Haiti Airport
  • Braemar Sees Business Improving
  • Port of Palm Beach District Joins Haiti Relief Efforts
  • Port Canaveral Leads Local Haitian Relief Effort
  • Relief Flights by Lynden Air Cargo Deliver Aid to Haiti After Devastating Earthquake
  • U.S. Assistance Fights Bottlenecks in Haiti
  • Relief Efforts Await Haiti Port Decision
  • Diana Buys into Container Shipping
  • Universal Truckload Buys Three Companies
  • AmericasRelief Team's Emergency Center Report
  • U.S. Says Oil Demand to Rise
  • Crane Specialist Hiap Tong Takes Chinese Partner
  • Utilities Boost Industrial Output in December
  • Answering the Call for Help, Amerijet International, Inc. and World Fuel Services Join Together to Help Relief Efforts in Haiti
  • Port of Morehead City supports USMC earthquake relief operations
  • Hanjin Resumes Jacksonville Talks with Union
  • FedEx Freight to Increase Rates 5.9 Percent
  • Agents Protest Higher Mumbai Rates
  • Shipper Takes Chair of Rail Advisory Panel
  • Multinational Flights Bring Aid to Haiti
  • Hanjin to Slow Steam All-Water Loop
  • Port Morehead City Reopened
  • SCI Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Deutsche Bahn supports help for Haiti
  • Hamburg Sud Christens Last of 5,900-TEU Series

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Memo to God: The Land of Mountains deserves a break
    When pioneering seafarer, Christopher Columbus discovered the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in 1492 he might not have expected that his adopted Spanish ancestors would later surrender part of it to the devil, to be renamed Haiti - The Land of Mountains.
  • Revival in Asia - Europe volumes and rates
  • 'More of the same'
  • Piracy surged in 2009: Somali pirates responsible for all but two hijackings
  • Asian Shippers' Council berates TSA's emergency charge
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases security charge

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Tsakos sells duo
    Brokers say Nikolas Tsakos' Tsakos Energy Navigation has put two aframax sisterships in the hands of Pakistan's PNSC.
  • Under scrutiny
    Europe's top antitrust watchdog launches formal investigation in Baltic Max Feeder scheme.
  • More sales mulled
    Bankrupt Bender Shipbuilding considers future plans and further asset sales as Mobile yard was "only a portion" of the company's business.
  • HOS spat settled
    Documents show Hornbeck Offshore and bankrupt Superior Offshore International quietly came to a $16m agreement in HOS Achiever charter dispute.
  • 100 for Transpetro
    Brazilian owner's president says the company is preparing to order 100 tugs and barges to carry ethanol.
  • Boxing clever?
    Analysts differ on the wisdom of Greek dry-bulk owner Diana Shipping's proposed containership move.
  • Bender yard sold
    Signal International submits winning bid in the auction of Bender Shipbuilding's Mobile yard.
  • Stowaway nabbed
    Brazilian police detain Nigerian who jumped aboard a Japanese-controlled open hatch carrier.
  • Tough year
    IM Skaugen suffers a loss in "a year of much contradiction, challenge and transition."
  • Moller supersizes
    Teekay jacks up notes offering by $150m as it bids to cut its debts.
  • Eyeing boxships
    Simeon Palios-led Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping investing $50m in new containership-owning company.
  • 30 dead at port
    Photos provided to TradeWinds show quake-wrought devastation at Haiti's key port, where 30 dock workers drowned in the disaster.
  • 'Further upside'
    Oppenheimer analyst sees 2010 growth for both tanker and bulker stocks, but he favours the dry sector.
  • Cargill's cape
    US charterer snaps up Genco capesize on potential $14m deal.
  • Four jailed
    Two masters and two pilots face prison in Hong Kong over fatal Neftegaz-67 collision in 2005.
  • Bilbao for sale?
    Axing of service by P&O could lead Irish Ferries owner to flog ferry Pride of Bilbao.
  • It's quotes time
    Evangelos Pistiolis and Antonio Zacchello have a slight difference of opinion while Ezra's maths don't quite measure up.
  • Near-term doubt
    Focus on box buys leads Oppenheimer analyst to downgrade Pittas-led Euroseas to "perform".
  • Not a Judas
    Igal Dafni wins high-profile legal dispute with former employer Zim.
  • Precious gets loan
    Khalid Hashim-led shipowner secures $250m facility to help fund acquisition of second hand tonnage.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Arne Blystad says hasta la vista, handies, and Peter Georgiopoulos is out chasing birds.
  • Losses cut
    Ukrainian owner UDSC reduced losses in 2009 as river and passengership operations flourished.
  • More millions
    US Maritime Administration lines up another big hand-out to small shipbuilders.
  • Slow steaming
    Hanjin containerships set to go slow on Asia US East Coast service effective later this month.
  • Prospects positive
    Alan Marsh-led Braemar points to improved dry-bulk, S&P and scrapping markets as reasons for cheer.
  • Deficient duo
    Good Faith bulker one of two vessels detained by Hong Kong port state control in December.
  • Baltica grounds
    Swedish buoy tender vessel spills small amount of diesel after going aground off Stockholm.
  • Baltic cut back
    Danish ro-ro player to withdraw loss making service between Germany and Latvian capital.
  • Posco back in?
    Daewoo Shipbuilding shares up on reported renewed interest of takeover from steel giant Posco.
  • Water scare
    Scottish ferry Pentalina B towed to safety after suffering water ingress off France.
  • Seacor pair sold
    Pair of Seacor Marine-chartered crewboats are sold to an undisclosed buyer.
  • Close shave
    Forklift punctures hazardous chemical container on Lehmann Forester in Carolina, but no one injured.
  • Yet again?
    Polish government could launch another auction for remaining assets at Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards this year.
  • All change
    Emanuele Grimaldi replaces Jon-Aksel Torgersen as board chairman at troubled ro-ro player Finnlines.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • EC investigating feeder lay-up scheme
  • Hanjin slows U.S. East Coast string
  • Hapag-Lloyd increase security fee
  • UPS adds parts depots in China
  • U.S. weighs avian radar systems at airports
  • Waterways Council backs inland system plan
  • Universal Truckload buys three firms
  • Virginia rail chief named
  • Customs addresses ISF on-time rates
  • SDDC ramps up for Haiti relief mission
  • U.S. challenges Philippine whiskey excise tax
  • SoCal ports December exports up
  • Port of Morehead City reopens
  • Watts sues Guam port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • First Superflex ferry sold for recycling
    The first Superflex has been sold for recycling and has arrived at Grenaa to be treated by Forn's on the plant. The ferry is the Gitte 3, which arrived in
  • DFDS closes the HansaBridge service
    DFDS Tor Line has decided to close down the HansaBridge service, running from L'beck to Riga, and concentrate their Baltic service to the Klaipeda or St Petersburg corridors. The service
  • Danish owned vessel damaged by Haitian earthquake
    The Danish owned coaster Stella Maris got some damage while moored at the Haitian capital Port au Prince during this week's devastating earthquake. One of the harbour cranes collapsed very
  • 406 piracy attacks in 2009
    A total of 406 incidents of piracy and armed robbery were reported in 2009, confirms the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre in Kuala Lumpur. In 2008, 293 attacks were

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2010
  • Prices falling further to end week
    Wide range of numbers as suppliers adjusting downward.
  • Europe puts pressure on the IMO
    Climate change commissioner-designate says an emissions trading scheme is in place that must include global shipping.
  • Slow steaming from Asia to the US
    Hanjin Shipping is the latest to slow its vessels to save on fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Distillates show strong losses in Rotterdam
    Mixed price movements in South Europe.
  • Sulphur regulations will be enforced
    Denmark says any ship capable of burning low sulphur product must comply now.
  • IFO prices softening in Fujairah
    Good demand and avails in Durban.
  • Work starts on new Brazilian refinery
    Plant's product slate will include bunker fuel.
  • New move to impose bunker levy
    Japan is pressing ahead with calls for a 'climate change' charge on bunker sales.
  • Danish firm boost West Africa operations
    Additional tanker launched, mulls further expansion of fleet and range.
  • Vitol completes acquisition of Antwerp refining plant
    Group has 'ambitious plans' for refining facilities.
  • Fuel oil stocks dip
    Players say bunker demand in the ARA is picking up.
  • Singapore prices erase Thursday's gains
    Demand in Singapore remains thin.
  • Wrist acquires North American ship supply group
    The purchase will open up new opportunities in the US and Canadian markets, Wrist says.
  • Mumbai 380 cSt 'back to normal'
    Supplies of 380 cSt 'sufficient'.
  • Chimbusco bonded sales up 16% in 2009
    Competitive pricing pays off with sales of 4.7 million mt.
  • Equatorial loses US court appeal against MISC
    Company to discuss options with legal advisers regarding $22 million bunker fuel contract dispute.

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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
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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