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November 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese, Indian crude buyers seen driving tanker activity
    Chinese and Indian crude oil buyers will drive activity on larger tankers in the coming months and rates are expected to hover slightly below historical averages, leading brokerage Poten & Partners said on Tuesday.
  • Maersk Drilling plans to order more rigs
    Maersk Drilling, which has the second-youngest fleet of oil rigs, aims to order a new one every six months as rental rates rise and competitors buy each other or combine, its chief executive officer Claus Hemmingsen said.
  • Copenhagen-bound ferry in fiery scare
    A fire on the car deck of a passenger ferry with 600 people on board set Scandinavian rescue authorities on high alert yesterday, but the ship's operator said that the situation was under control and no evacuations were needed.
  • Challenges seen for dry bulk sector
  • Fire on cruise ship burns 20% off Carnival EPS

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco launches southeast Asia service from Nansha
  • 'American consumer returns' - retail up a fourth month
  • October LA-LB container volume better than expected
  • Forwarders want China to ban carrier 'discussion agreements'
  • Savannah volume increases 16.7pc October to 273,296 TEU
  • Chongqing capacity up from 55,000 - 1.7 million TEU in 7 years
  • RCL back in black as third quarter profit wipes out loss
  • CMA CGM Black Pearl Service links west coast South America
  • Agility profits drops 66pc as US troops quit Iraq
  • Truckers protest poor roads on lead up to Chennai Port
  • US rail up 8.7pc last month, highest since October 2008
  • US charges 3 ex-Japanese airline execs with price fixing
  • TIACA's Hong Kong training course extends to Nigeria
  • Airforwarders call for alignment of air cargo security

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG net rises to Rs 94.68 cr. in H1
  • DHL urges more efficient logistics for growth of global trade, economies
  • GAC kicks off second soccer contest
  • BHEL official alleges dumping by Chinese cos
  • S. Korea optimistic on investments in India
  • Veg. oil imports rise to 9.24 m tonnes
  • Canadian Minister to visit JN Port today
  • Cruise ship Seven Seas Mariner calls at New Mangalore Port
  • KoPT yet to implement 2004 land policy
  • Major Ports handle 316.1 m tonnes traffic during April-Oct.-IPA data
  • Aviation meet in Delhi on Nov. 25
  • Dhaka-Chittagong highway to be opened for Indian trade
  • Export sops to be withdrawn: Khullar
  • Exports grow by 21.3 pc in Oct.
  • Forex reserves exceed $ 300 bn
  • IIP fall an aberration, says Ahluwalia
  • India & Germany to strengthen ties in farm sector
  • MMTC invites bids to import pulses
  • National Fibre Policy getting final touches
  • Mukesh Ambani gets global leadership award
  • Prabal Banerji joins Adani Power as CFO

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd back on secure footing in current financial year
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd AG has published its first interim group report for Albert Ballin Holding for the third quarter and the first nine months of the 2010 financ...
  • John Brown to spearhead Coyne Airways
    Coyne Airways has appointed John Brown as director of sales USA. The appointment will see Brown lead Coyne Airways' commercial activities in North America, heading up the company's...
  • DP World handles 15% more containers in first nine months
    DP World recently announced that it handled 13 million teu across its portfolio of 50 operating terminals in Q3/2010, an increase of 14% vis-a-vis the same period last year. In the...
  • Logistics market study Switzerland 2010: slight decreases in 2009
    Professor Wolfgang St'lzle, logistics management chair (Log HSG) at St Gallen University, presented the fourth new edition of Logistics market study Switzerland 2010 t...
  • Whirlpool: three year warehousing contract for Norbert Dentressangle
    Whirlpool (UK) Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Europe's leading white goods brand, has outsourced the management of its UK national distribution centre to Norbert Dentressangle. The new ...
  • Swiss Post Solutions: three-year contract renewal with Canon
    Swiss Post Solutions Ltd has announced a three-year contract renewal with Canon (UK) Ltd and Canon Europe Ltd, thus continuing its long-term association with the UK and Europe...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Incat building LNG fueled, gas turbine powered cat
  • Panel finds flaws in management of deepwater drilling risk
  • ACP starts commissioning new tugboat series
  • Farstad orders four PSV's at STX OSV

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Bellingham Port Commission approves budget for 2011
  • Marcon brokers sale of NOORDHOEK SINGAPORE
  • Seattle Catholic Seafarers Center needs Thanksgiving Dinner help
  • Washington State Ferries responds to action plan recommendations
  • Port of Oakland partners with China Merchants Holdings

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Shipowners raise alarm over new accounting standard
    Rule forcing long-term charter deals to be recorded as liabilities could limit owners' access to ship finance
  • A costly environment for owners
  • Rotterdam limitation ruling cheers slot-charterers
  • P&I premium rises set to slow down
  • Cameroon killings reignite piracy fears
    Five killed in attack on a boat carrying guards for an offshore oil field
  • For hire: anti-piracy patrol boat with armed...
  • Asia ramps up LNG usage to satisfy carbon targets
    China's LNG demand up 70% in first nine months of 2010 offsetting US import slump...
  • Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis
  • Yards see boosted inquiry for mid-sized boxships
    But opinion is divided on whether firm orders will be placed as owners seek design...
  • Growth in FPSO demand spurs new finance...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Odfjell warns as losses mount
    WEAK market conditions have dragged Odfjell deeper into the red in 3Q10
  • Long Beach box volumes rocket
    BOX VOLUMES in Long Beach are continuing to boom, reaching a three-year high last month
  • Gdynia lays a keel after all
    GDYNIA'S shipyard has resumed production, more than a year after it was believed to have seen its last shipbuilding work
  • Savannah deepening approved
    THE US Army Corps of Engineers has approved a plan to deepen 58km of Savannah's shipping channel to as much as 15m
  • Kochi terminal planned as PPP
    COCHIN Port Trust has decided to pursue its scheme to build an international bunkering terminal in Kochi as a public-private partnership
  • Chennai drivers halt strike
    WORKERS have called off a four-day strike in Chennai after winning a pledge that the port would improve access roads
  • Crack ends Indian cruise
    A CRUISE ship has been rescued on its first voyage for its new owner after it developed a crack and tilted off India's Goa coast
  • Suez bitumen ship sinks
  • Scorpio prices secondary sale
  • Ship arrested in Birkenhead
  • Two charged over heroin haul
  • Support seen for Capesize rates
  • Shell joining UAE bunker sector
  • Oz coal project approved
  • Defence clubs plan merger

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • YRC to Close 31 Terminals
  • Ideas Flow at Water Resources Hearing
  • UPS Freight Cuts Transit Times to Canada
  • Deficit Plan Suggests Boosting Transport Funds
  • YRC Asks Court to Dismiss ABF Suit
  • Air France-KLM Returns to Profit
  • Port of Long Beach to Test Zero Emission Vehicles
  • Some Shippers Opt Out of Puerto Rico Antitrust Settlement
  • Goldman Sachs' Kim on Asia Trade, Container Shipping Forecasts (Video)
  • CMA CGM Extends Service to West Coast South America
  • Housing Starts Hit Lowest Rate since Recession
  • Chennai Port Strike Ends
  • Cargo Surge Pushes DFDS Profit Forecast Up 15 Percent
  • US Indicts Former JAL, NCA Cargo Executives
  • Retailer J.C. Penney Wants 53-Foot Containers
  • Chamber's Donohue Urges Export, Infrastructure Push
  • Qing Wang on China's Changing Labor Situation (Video)
  • Pistole, Bersin Signal Change in Cargo Rules

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • APM T targets 'secondary' ports in China
  • Oakland and CMHI form cool chain alliance
  • EIB supports Tanger Med II
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl Service
  • Hamburg back in the driving seat

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • DRYS delivers Wall Street win
    Better than expected drilling revenues help DryShips deliver third-quarter beat and George Economou says the best is yet to come.
  • Chileans chase liner dream
    Former CSAV bosses hunt cash to back new South American shipping line, sources say.
  • Wintermar launches offshore IPO bid
    Indonesian anchor-handler and support ship owner's offering over-subscribed by five times.
  • Norstar beefs up Asian empire
    Monaco-based tanker owner forges alliance with Singaporean shipmanagers as Bonehill brothers eye expansion.
  • Fesco falls through to third
    Eastern Russian container line sees big profit drop in first nine months.
  • Denmark's DFDS doing the business
    Takeover of Norfolkline boosts ro-ro owner's nine-month revenue as profit soars.
  • Pittas plots more box buys
    Euroseas and spin-off Euromar have the gas to add an extra eight containerships, Greek owner says.
  • Dynacom tanker escapes
    Greek owner's suezmax Samurai comes under fire from pirates off Maldives but escapes seizure.
  • Scorpio boys buy in to issue
    Robert Bugbee tops executive spending as Scorpio Tankers moves on with share sale.
  • Two yards vie for ice deal
    Russian state ports agency has shortlisted USC and Nordic Yards for icebreaker contract.
  • Farstad breaks newbuilding duck
    Failure to secure modern second-hand tonnage spurs Oslo-listed owner's first order in over four years.
  • Offshore joy for Korea's Daewoo
    Seoul-listed shipyard adds another $200m deal to its growing offshore orderbook.
  • Axel Eitzen steps up to the plate
    Camillo Eitzen will plough over $12m into subsidiary Eitzen Maritime Services as part of move to fix its balance sheet.
  • Greek ro-ro goes aground
    NEL Lines cargo vessel suffers small tank breach after grounding off Lefkada en route to Italy.
  • "Squalid" cargoship held in the UK
    Crewman on Turkish-operated vessel resorted to heating his cabin with a kebab grill.
  • Contract cheer for Norden
    Analysts point to sharp rise in the owner's dry-bulk contract coverage as Q3 bottom line disappoints.
  • Direct Marine facing the end
    Houma shipyard's attorney to file for liquidation as bankruptcy reorganisation looks set to fail.
  • Arklow ship runs aground
    Irish owner's Arklow Raider runs into "nasty night" en route to UK as storm also hits Red Duchess.
  • Fire breaks out on DFDS ro-ro
    Crew manage to extinguish car deck blaze on Pearl of Scandinavia, no injuries reported.
  • Odfjell heading further into the red
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner hammered by depreciation, tax and lower revenue in first nine months.
  • Rates cut Seanergy's net
    Dale Ploughman-led Greek bulker owner suffers slump in profit as larger fleet earns smaller rates.
  • Ferry crew fined over papers
    Transport Canada acts against two officers lacking certificates of competency.
  • Small is beautiful for Fisher
    UK group says the 4,000-dwt tanker market has largely recovered, while weakness persists for bigger vessels.
  • Keppel loses fire claim appeal
    Cebu yard must pay out after blaze gutted WGA's Superferry 3 in 2000.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Friedmann: Expect scaled back antitrust bill in new Congress
  • New boxship orders beat October deliveries
  • CMA CGM adds WCSA calls to Black Pearl
  • NAFTA countries encourage small exporters
  • Corps says Savannah deepening a $100 million benefit
  • Oakland, China Merchants sign export agreement

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Another DFDS ferry caught fire on the car deck
    DFDS has been hit by another fire on the car deck on one of its passenger vessels. On November 17, a fire broke out in the early morning hours on
  • Skuld and Danish Defence Club merge
    Norwegian P&I club Skuld and the Danish Defence Club have decided to merge under the name of Skuld. The companies have had a close cooperation through their Copenhagen offices
  • DFDS orders two ro-ro ships for naval contract
    DFDS Seaways has signed a contract with P+S Werften G.m.b.H. (former Volkswerft) at Stralsund for two ro-ro units with a capacity of 3,000 lane metres on deck and
  • LNG bunker terminal to Hirtshals
    The Port of Hirtshals has entered a strategic agreement with Norwegian Gasnor for the establishment of an LNG bunkering terminal at Hirtshals. The terminal will be ready in 2012 and
  • Successful Arctic voyage
    The Russian icebreaking container vessel Monchegorsk, built in 2008, has returned to the port of Dudinka from a successful commercial test voyage from Murmansk to Shanghai via the Northern Sea

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
  • Crude inventories steadily declining
    Analysts say the slow US recovery will improve global demand for crude futures.
  • Double-digit drops in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    WTI prices showing more losses in early trading.
  • Ecospec to demonstrate CSNOx scrubbing system
    Exhibition in Mexico hopes to give greater insight into Singapore-based technology.
  • $200 million credit line for Russian supplier
    Money will 'complete the financing' of liquid bulk cargo terminal.
  • Prices weaken in Fujairah, Durban
    Some tight barge schedules reported in Fujairah.
  • Bunker supplier responds to spill fears
    Company says its new English Channel bunkering station 'provides a higher level of environmental protection than ever before'.
  • Rotterdam figures show surge in MGO demand
    Increase coincides with introduction of EU sulphur directive.
  • Fog in the Turkish Straits
    Bunker players hit by vessel delays.
  • Bunker prices continue to fall
    Mixed level of enquiries at Asia's bunker ports, traders say.
  • South China imports bonded bunkers in November
    Importers are Sinopec (Hong Kong), Chimbusco and Brightoil.
  • Rosneft posts 26% jump in Q3 bunker revenue
    Increase in bunker sales due to seasonal demand and company expansion, says company.
  • Singapore facing 'tight' bunker avails
    Congestion delays loading of bunker barges, traders say.

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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
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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