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May 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Daewoo eyes US$5b worth of marine deals
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co aims to almost triple contracts for offshore facilities this year as economic growth spurs energy demand.
  • Maersk unit signs lease deal for Virginia terminal
    APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A P Moeller-Maersk, said it reached a tentative agreement with the Virginia Port Authority over the cover terms of a 20-year lease of APMT's Virginia Terminal to the Virginia Port Authority.
  • BP hooks tube to siphon oil from well
    Engineers finally figured out how to siphon some of the oil that has been spewing into the Gulf of Mexico for almost a month, but it could be too late to stop the ooze from reaching a major ocean current that could carry it through the Florida Keys and up the East Coast.
  • Lawyers eye big dollars in suits

Sched Netweb site
  • South Africa transport strike widens as talks fail
  • MOL announces intra-Asia rate hike of US$150 per TEU
  • Southern California container surge continues in April
  • Asia-Europe rates slip as capacity tightens but mega-ships to add tonnage
  • Shandong provincial port volume up 22pc, boxes rise 8.8pc
  • US intermodal up 15.7pc in first quarter on rising demand
  • Bidding resumes for Southport Philadelphia box terminal
  • Russia's TransContainer to buy US$75.7 million in rolling stock
  • Vladivostok box volume up 46pc for year through April
  • Volcanic cloud looms, cancelling Cathay flights, closing airports
  • HK air cargo up 38pc, seventh straight month of growth
  • Boeing Shanghai lands a maintenance contract from Jeju Air
  • Second forwarder strikes Asia-Pittsburgh air cargo deal
  • Aloha Air Cargo names Rosa COO after president Malik quits

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • PPG to fly high with Air Cargo Group in China
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a heavylift freight forwarding network, has appointed the Chinese international airfreight wholesaler Air Cargo Group (ACG) as a project supp...
  • Emirates honoured as cargo airline of the year
    The Dubai (UAE)-based carrier Emirates SkyCargo has been voted cargo airline of the year ' the highest accolade at the prestigious Cargo Airline of the Year Awards. This is the six...
  • Deutsche Post DHL starts year well
    Deutsche Post DHL concluded the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with an increase in revenues and a strong rise in earnings. Consolidated revenues were buoyed by a continuing recovery ...
  • Stobart Group reports strong results in 2009/2010
    The Stobart Group, a UK provider of multimodal transport and logistics solutions, has announced its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 28 February 2010. The group increase...
  • DHL offers customs brokerage in South Korea
    DHL has launched customs brokerage services in South Korea, having secured a customs brokerage licence to operate at the capital Seoul's Incheon airport, the world's second-largest...
  • Airbus spreads Green Wave of awareness
    In the countdown to the United Nations International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, the leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus is mobilising its global network of more than 52,000 e...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • CBS "60 Minutes" interview with Deepwater Horizon survivor
  • PropSpeed applied to two Chouest newbuilds
  • Top MMS official Chris Oynes resigns
  • Aker Philadelphia delivers ninth product tanker
  • Harris Pye signs longer lease on Swansea Dry Docks
  • Scorpio Tankers grows fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • DHS secretary announces new slate of preparedness grants
  • Freight transportation index jumps 0.9 percent in March
  • Neptune Orient Lines sees better numbers during quarter
  • Alaska Air Cargo flight marks opening of salmon season
  • Baltic Trading takes delivery of pair of Capesize newbuildings

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Scorpio spends $92m on two ice-class tankers
    Scorpio Tankers unveils second set of acquisitions since going public in New York
  • Ireland box volumes see further slide
    Box traffic slips 7% in first quarter of 2010, says Irish Maritime Development Organisation
  • Delivery delays key to liner trade stability, says Clarksons
    Delays and cancellations have helped ease supply bulge
  • UN Security Council urged to step up fight against piracy
    General Assembly calls on council to take stronger measures to tackle Somali pirates
  • South African ports braced for further unrest
    Backlog will take months to sort out as dockers strike continues

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Iran signs nuclear deal
    IRAN HAS signed an agreement to ship uranium to Turkey in a bid to head off sanctions over its nuclear program, IHS Global Insight said today
  • Small box ship markets firm
    DAILY hire rates for feeder and intermediate box ships are edging away from the bottom as the market recovery broadens
  • Hamburg box woes continue
    HAMBURG'S market share of northern Europe's box throughput still receded in the first quarter
  • Scorpio buys two tankers
    SCORPIO Tankers announced today that it had agreed to acquire two LR1 ice-class 1A product tankers with existing timecharter contracts
  • Pirates take ship off Cameroon
    PIRATES from Cameroon have reportedly hijacked a Russian general cargo ship and taken its master and chief mechanic hostages
  • BP says gulf leak slowed
    BP SAID today it has begun staunching the flow of crude oil leaking from a Gulf of Mexico well, nearly a month after the fatal oil rig explosion that caused the spill
  • MISC seeks half of VTTI
    A MISC subsidiary said today it is seeking to acquire a half-share of a Vitol Holdings unit for about $735M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • BP Captures 1,000 Barrels a Day in Gulf
  • LaHood Targets Distracted Train Crews
  • Obama Picks Pistole as TSA Chief
  • Trailer Bridge Narrows Loss
  • Diesel Drops 3.3 Cents to $3.094 per Gallon
  • Court Hears Closing Arguments in Clean-Trucks Case
  • Hamburg Container Volume Slips 4 Percent
  • Agility Profit Slumps 52 Percent
  • New York Manufacturers Expand for 10th Month
  • Damco Joins Wireless Standards Alliance
  • ODFL Opens International Command Centers
  • Trucker Roadrunner Raises $148 Million in IPO
  • Euro Hits Four-Year Low Against Dollar
  • Georgia Ports Volume Jumped 25 Percent in April
  • DP World Takes Delivery of Six Cranes
  • Register of Shipping Opens Singapore Office
  • Volcanic Ash Disrupts Europe Flights Again
  • Air France-KLM to Report $614 Million Cargo Loss
  • A Lakefront Container View
  • Dark Tidings
  • David vs. Goliath On the Pacific
  • Reality CheckPoint
  • Echo's Lone Trucker
  • Recovery Resounds at Echo
  • Con-way's Costly Dilemma
  • Honesty in Billing: It's the Law
  • Shippers Rally, Railroads Dig In
  • Screening Safety at the Border
  • Tracking Logistics
  • A 'Transformative' DOT Strategy
  • Course Shift Riles Trucking
  • Who Gets the Subsidies?
  • Spotlight on Port Truckers
  • Skidding Toward Screening
  • Cautious on the Climb
  • Profits From the French Connection
  • This Week in The Journal of Commerce - May 17, 2010
  • Bailing Out

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • EU sulphur directive still unclear
  • Euro at a four-year low
  • Hamburg takes a 4% Q1 box hit
  • Transnet talks fail
  • Pirate activity culminates with another pay-off

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Scorpio in second splash
    Newly-listed owner takes post-IPO spending to $190m after grabbing LR1 brace.
  • Bulker owners beware
    Analyst at Commodore Research says recent gains in freight rates could be reversed as commodities stockpiles surge.
  • Horizon Lines hides numbers
    Securities regulators grant NYSE-listed liner outfit permission to keep certain 'secret' figures related to pricing out of the public eye.
  • CSDC scraps small bulker
    Hong Kong-listed owner books $1m profit on demolition of ageing vessel.
  • Chavez sparks new seizure spree
    Venezuela's socialist chieftain grabs iron, steel and shipping outfits in his latest expropriation initiative.
  • MISC in $735m Vitol merger
    Malaysian owner to bag half of oil trader's tank terminal offshoot VTTI in all-cash deal.
  • Russian crewmen seized
    Armed gang take seafarers hostage following robbery of Greek controlled cargoship at Douala.
  • Tidewater extends stock grab
    NYSE-listed offshore giant has pushed the expiration date for a $200m stock buy-back programme to next summer.
  • Nassco could lay off 1,150
    Slowdown catches up with San Diego shipbuilder as big redundancies planned.
  • Novoship hijack crew head home
    Master and some others from tanker caught in Somali pirate drama sent home as Russia denies "destroying" hijackers.
  • DryShips tied to panamax buy
    George Economou-led shipowner touted as the buyer of $43m Irika Shipping bulker.
  • St. Lawrence looking up
    Cargo volumes increase 18% to April through vital US/Canada waterway.
  • Sembcorp launches PPL suit
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder begins legal action as fall-out over the takeover of a stake in PPL Shipyard deepens.
  • Lone offender held in Canada
    Greek bulker detained for two days in April with deck cracking and deficiencies relating to tanks.
  • Viking Supply profit dented
    Christen Sveaas' offshore shipping business sees bottom line slump as split of anchor handler operation is put on ice.
  • Greek bulker crewman rescued
    USCG flies an incredible 1,900 miles to reach ill Filipino seaman on panamax Asia Graeca.
  • Yard worker dies from injuries
    A 44-year-old painter is second worker to lose his life in a fall at US shipyard Jeffboat.
  • Daewoo targets offshore orders
    Korean shipbuilder aiming for $5bn of rig and production facility business as first quarter profit increases.
  • Two tankers to be torched
    Scrapping of Lasco and Chandris Hellas vessels offers hope recent chaos is calming.
  • Bulker casualty rate improving
    Intercargo figures point to fewer dry bulk casualties over the last decade, despite bad 2009.
  • Trafigura mulls partial IPO
    Trading giant could seek $1.5bn listing of industrial assets but keeping trading activities under wraps.
  • Mermaid Maritime loss stretched
    TTA's offshore arm sees second quarter deficit extended following subsea slump and the idling of a drilling rig.
  • Stoltenberg gives yards a boost
    Norwegian PM increases cash available for export credit guarantee scheme to aid shipbuilders.
  • Hellenic fixes out Horizon
    London-listed Greek shipowner moves 1995-built supramax from spot to short term charter.
  • Qinfa back at Guangzhou
    Hong Kong listed coal player orders another pair of kamsarmax bulkers at China Shipbuilding yard.
  • Thoresen Thai profits jump
    Thai shipowner sees a more than four-fold increase in second quarter results on surge in rates.
  • RCL remains in the red
    Costs and low rates weigh down Thai intra-Asian operator as carriers being to compete for cargoes.
  • VLR repair yard hurt by slump
    BLRT-controlled Lithuanian shipyard sees 2009 profit and revenue slashed back.
  • Nicea crew stuck in Malta
    Seafarers find temporary accommodation after new owner of auctioned ro-ro refuses to re-employ them.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase
  • Capitol Hill 'Sail-in' called success
  • ARC expands Mideast service with Endurance
  • Bomb hoax aboard Cathay HK/Vancouver flight
  • Industry experts fill DOT aviation committee
  • House wants to scrutinize truck leases
  • U.S. touts success against Cisco counterfeiters
  • India plans infrastructure development fund
  • Schneider vet Howland joins APL Logistics
  • TIACA offers forwarders lower fee, network access
  • DHL starts customs brokerage in Seoul airport
  • Damco joins RFID group
  • COSCO April throughput highlights China's recovery
  • Bahamas: New terminal will lower transport costs
  • Dole extends lease with Wilmington, Del.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Svitzer orders ECO-tugs from Klaipeda
    Em Z Svitzer A/S has signed a contract with the A P Møller-Mærsk owned Baltija Shipbuilding Yard at Klaipeda, Lithuania, for three special designed tugs called ECO-tugs
  • Norway assists struggling shipyards
    Norway is boosting the struggling shipyard industry, as the government is increasing funds available to its export credit guarantee program by NOK 10 billion. "Shipyards and the related supply industry
  • Bornholmstrafikken charters Polish ferry
    Bornholmstrafikken has chartered the Polish owned ferry Skania as back up capacity for 32 specific days during the summer. The Skania, which sails under Bahamas flag, will operate on the
  • Chemical tanker released
    The hijacked UK-flagged chemical tanker St James Park has been released after a ransom was delivered to the pirate group holding the ship at anchorage at Garacaad, Somalia. The
  • Simon Møkster places order at STX
    The Norwegian shipping company Simon Møkster Rederi orders a Platform Supply Vessel, PSV, from STX Europe for delivery in the first quarter of 2012. The vessel, of PSV 09 CD
  • PowerLine starts new roro-service
    The Finnish shipping company PowerLine, which is a part of the Lillbacka group, starts a weekly roro-service between Helsinki and Travem'nde on with the roro-vessel

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2010
  • Strong losses in Rotterdam
    Low sulphur fuel oil down by $22 pmt in Rotterdam.
  • Sulphur dilemma for South Europe
    ECA limit in North Europe falling but EU requirement for passenger vessels remaining at 1.5% sulphur.
  • MISC to buy 50% share in Vitol Tank Terminals
    CEO says it is a 'milestone' in road to becoming global logistics provider.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    One major player in Durban out of fuel oil stocks.
  • Russian export duty expected to rise
    Observers say fuel oil duty to climb to $112.7 pmt.
  • Cruise line wins award for controlling bunker consumption
    Holland America Line says its vessels have cut their budgeted fuel consumption by 4%.
  • Ports extend Clean Air Awards nomination deadline
    Nominations will be accepted until Friday, May 21.
  • New appointment at O.W. Bunker's Geneva office
    Søren Vernersen will help O.W. Bunker capitalise on opportunities in the region.
  • General decrease of IFO prices at key ports
    Sharpest decrease of IFO prices seen in Busan.
  • Andatee sees 14% decline in Q1 sales volume
    But revenues up 18%; anticipates increase in demand for its marine fuel product.
  • ICS/ISF on piracy: 'Enough is enough'
    Shipowners encouraged to follow best management practices.
  • South China's May fuel oil imports 'stable'
    Chinese importers 'cautious' of ordering cargoes due to tepid demand for bonded bunkers.

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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
- geographical areas
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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