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June 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Easier for shipping firms to borrow now
    Shipping companies can borrow money more easily now than a year ago, when the banking industry was roiled by the world financial crisis, said commodity carrier Paragon Shipping Inc.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk, CMA CGM to launch 13,000-TEU Asia-Europe service
  • China box port volumes surge in May, Shanghai set to top world
  • APL service to call at Shenzhen's Chiwan Container Terminal
  • CNC/TSL to launch joint China to Vietnam service June 25
  • New CEO for MISC, old boss heads conglomerate's retail unit
  • MCC Transport starts weekly Indonesia-Japan service
  • DHL boosts investment in roaring Vietnam
  • APL new Tallinn feeder; Team Lines starts Scandinavian-Spanish one
  • Boeing Dreamliner enjoys another 'excellent' test flight
  • FedEx quarterly profit up 20.1pc, but 2010 looks less rosy
  • Fraport cargo up 40pc in May, a Frankfurt growth record

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NYK additive makes eco-approved oils good enough to use
  • Cabotage-The outdated policy
  • Seaways Shipping connects New Mangalore to Colombo and 4 other ports
  • Maersk foresees serious container shortage
  • Boxships old & new on SCI's shopping list
  • GTI back on track with regular operations
  • Posco-India Steel Distribution Centre to build warehouse at Dighi port
  • AirAsia bestowed Industry Newcomer award
  • Truckers in South warn of stir from Aug. 2
  • Site selection begins for mega road projects
  • More fly in May
  • DHL honoured with 5 awards at AFSCA
  • MIAL sops for cargo providers
  • 8 I-T units to be set up at missions overseas-Pranab
  • Advance tax mop-up figures augur well for economy
  • CMIE projects 9.2 pc GDP growth
  • Exports grow by 35 pc in May
  • Export credit at 7.5-8 pc will be fair in base rate regime from July 1-Khullar
  • Market access issues in WTO's GPA explained at seminar
  • Protocol being prepared for India Inc investments in Russia's pharma sector
  • CAI estimates ample cotton surplus
  • Investors find haven of opportunity in US
  • Kochi Infopark Expressway to be opened on Sat.
  • Introspection: Starting with Self

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Icelandair to receive fresh capital to reduce debts
    The north European Icelandair Group is receiving an injection of fresh capital from two investment funds. The Iceland-based Enterprise Investment Fund is making an investment of IS...
  • Kuehne + Nagel service provider for Moët Hennessy in Spain
    Moët Hennessy, the premium drinks division of the LVMH Moet Hennessy ' Louis Vuitton Group, has selected Kuehne + Nagel as its exclusive logistics provider for its warehousing and ...
  • Rhenus takes over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik
    The German forwarding and logistics company Rhenus AG & Co, which has its headquarters in Holzwickede near Dortmund, is taking over Weckerle GmbH Spedition + Logistik in Fellba...
  • Hitachi Data Systems appoints Choice Logistics in Emea region
    Choice Logistics, a global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has been selected by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) Emea to manage it...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • NTSB issues update on Staten Island ferry investigation
  • BP sidelines Hayward in handling of spill crisis
  • R.I. Governor signs key offshore wind legislation
  • Mighty Servant 3 joins Gulf clean-up

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Everett Port Commissioners Ok Collins Building deconstruction
  • Air Canada begins Portland to Toronto flights
  • General Maritime prices common stock public offering
  • Panel replacement work to close Sea-Tac center runway
  • Rail freight traffic count holds steady during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Flag states voice fears over Iran sanctions
    International flag administrations concerned ships with Iranian links under their control could be targeted
  • Disentangling insurers from Iran's complex web
  • Bermuda sanctions put IRISL's P&I cover at risk
  • Iran impatient to be a global player
  • Arthur Regan makes shipping comeback
    Veteran teams up with Apollo Management in new shipping venture, Principal Maritime
  • New outer harbour 'will never be a white...
  • ABP port and transport turnover takes hit
    UK ports operator posts 4.8% fall in turnover to '397.7m from its core business
  • DB Schenker posts slip in box traffic
  • SCF posts $68m profit in first quarter
    Sovcomflot profit performance in line with analysts' and company's expectations
  • Sovcomflot targets 2011 to launch IPO

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • GenMar raises share sale
    GENERAL Maritime has priced its follow-on offering at $6.75 per share and upped shares for sale by 22% to compensate for weak pricing
  • EU agrees Iran sanctions
    THE EU has agreed fresh sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's access to European oil and gas investors, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Uruguay-Brazil green push seen
    URUGUAY has invited Brazil to join a project to monitor the Uruguay River for environmental problems, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Strike snarls India's JNP
    CONCOR, India's government-owned box transporter, has told Fairplay that a strike and slow-down tactics stymied trade at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, but the actions have now been called off
  • Slovenia-Croatia deal criticised
    A SLOVENIAN maritime lawyer has today criticised his government's handling of its maritime border dispute with Croatia and has called for Ljubljana to harden its stance in the coming arbitration talks over the issue
  • Russia's costliest oil deal signed
    RUSSIA'S government-owned oil producer Rosneft and Chevron have signed an accord to develop an offshore oilfield in the Black Sea
  • Russian yard move agreed
    ROMAN Trotsenko, CEO of Russia's government-run United Shipbuilding Corp, has agreed with St Petersburg's government to move the Admiralty yard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Hershey Shifts Production For Supply Chain Savings
  • Senators Question FMC on Container Shortage
  • Toledo Port Gets New Cranes
  • Dubai World Sale of Inchcape Stalls
  • U.S. Steel Exports Drop in April, Soar Year-to-Date
  • JFK Airport Freight Recovery Levels Off
  • EU Allows Chinese Airline Joint Venture
  • EU Clears A.P. Moller-Maersk Sale of Norfolkline
  • Pistole TSA Confirmation Likely, Says Lieberman
  • APL Logistics Opens Bangladesh Freight Station
  • Surcharges, FedEx and China's Record: This Week in The Journal of Commerce
  • Rolling Re-Regulation - JOC Editorial
  • Maritime's Container Shortage - JOC Commentary
  • European Logistics Providers Show Strong Rebound
  • Warehousing Service Providers Directory
  • Industrial Real Estate Lagging in Recovery

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Will oil ever be cheap again?
    Oil is the new tobacco. We crave it, but we are about to learn the full cost of the addiction.
  • US tightens grip on IRISL
  • Rotterdam court sends Somali pirates to jail
  • FMC silent on shipping capacity study
  • Reefers reprieved in Panama Canal rate hikes
  • JAXPORT welcomes new all-water service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Zoullas sheds Eagle title
    Eagle Bulk Shipping boss passes presidential torch to familiar face from US subsidiary.
  • Yard trio barred from bidding
    Petrobras shatters dreams of three shipyards competing for a bite of massive 28-unit drill rig tender.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald calls it quits
    Analyst axes Omega Navigation coverage but shipowner still followed by investment quartet.
  • Eidsiva offer could top $40m
    Lars Solbakken-led owner sets upper limit for private placement with ship buys and consolidation in mind.
  • Gulf Coast law firm alliance
    Twenty-five attorneys set sail from Alabama firm to join New Orleans-based admiralty outfit Phelps Dunbar.
  • Wilson Sons ties up offshore play
    Brazilian shipowner expands offshore stake after grabbing a slice of South American logistics outfit.
  • Genmar issue spurs Cantor upgrade
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led company boosted to buy after share issue removes financial cloud from Metrostar deal.
  • Embiricos buys BW tanker
    Greek owner said to have spent over $44m on Singapore-based owner's BW Hibiscus.
  • D'Amico offloads aframax
    Egyptian owner said to have spent nearly $43m on Italian's tanker Mare Salernum.
  • SCF ready to spend
    Russian giant anticipates a number of investment opportunities as doubling of first quarter profit boosts its cash reserves.
  • PNG arrests oil-theft tanker
    Crew of tanker arrested in Papua New Guinea over 'stolen' oil and pornography possession.
  • DFDS begins share sale
    Danish owner to offer bargain stock on open market as it raises money for Norfolkline takeover.
  • Quotes of the week
    Excel's Gabriel Panayotides dishes out divine inspiration while Eitzen Bulk flies Axel's nest.
  • Ferry granted stay of execution
    Kerala high court saves Lakshadweep ship Tipu Sultan from breakers ' for now.
  • Hyundai Mipo scores another six
    Mystery owner signs for handymax bulker sextet at Korean yard fresh from Grieg Shipping order.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    George Economou is sniffing around Setaf-Saget bulkers while Peter Anker's pay packet is revealed.
  • Bibby 'got good supramax deal'
    UK-based shipowner rumoured to be paying as little as $28m for Jingling bulker newbuilding.
  • ISS sale hits choppy waters
    Several bidders reportedly pull out of race for Dubai-owned agency after learning of US probe.
  • FSL's Verona I released
    Product tanker arrested in Japan has been freed and will now seek spot market employment.
  • Pipavav denies Reliance deal
    Indian shipyard says it is not in talks to sell 26% stake to industrial group.
  • Stowaway shrew gets return trip
    Rare rodent flown home to UK's Scilly Isles after hitching a ferry ride to mainland.
  • Dockwise joins BP spill clean-up
    Dutch owner's heavy-lift vessel Mighty Servant 3 has been deployed in the US Gulf to collect crude.
  • Chinese cargoship sinks after clash
    Crew from Fu Ping Yuan safe following collision off Korea with products carrier.
  • Oil removed from Kathleen wreck
    USCG saves day as fuel pumped from deteriorating cruiseship that sank off Alaska in 1952.
  • Ferry runs on to rocks
    Passengers thrown from seats in accident blamed on hydraulic fault off Norway.
  • US oil spill fear averted
    Coast Guard called to Philippines bulker reporting rising fuel tank levels off California.
  • Norfolkline deal approved
    European Commission gives green light to DFDS' acquisition of Maersk's ro-ro operation Norfolkline.
  • Lamprell wins wind ship
    Middle East offshore yard seals order for turbine installation vessel newbuilding with option for a second.
  • RCL offering raises $48m
    Thailand's Regional Container Lines share offering 80% successful, as local analyst upgrades stock.
  • S'pore recovery on course
    Container volumes passing through Lion Republic set a new post-financial crisis high in May
  • Genmar prices share offer
    US-listed tanker owner sets price level for planned issue of new shares; expands offering by 20%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • U.S.-flag operators say Jones Act isn't enforced
  • Iran vows to retaliate on ship inspections
  • Morgan Stanley: Truckload rates on the rise
  • Report weighs food aid impact on U.S. economy
  • AAEI cautions House on foreign manufacturer bill
  • Pistole confirmation for TSA advances
  • Probes slow Dubai World's Inchcape sale
  • Alaska port gets TIGER grant
  • Barry named CFO of LBC

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Seven Wallenius vessels to be reflagged
    Wallenius has decided to reflag seven vessels from Sweden to Singapore. The process begins this autumn with three vessels. Swedish crew will be replaced to other vessels in the Swedish
  • Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line in slot charter deal
    Stena Line and DFDS Tor Line has agreed on a slot charter deal, adding Esbjerg'Harwich and Esbjerg'Immingham to the Stena Line network. With the two new lines, Stena
  • Sale of Norfolk Line approved
    The sale of Norfolk Line to the DFDS Group has been approved by EU. That means that the deal, which has been pending since the sale was announced in May
  • Statoil refuses Mærsk rig in US waters
    US president Barack Obamas' ban on deepsea drilling in US waters, in the aftermath of the blow out on the Macondo-field, has now affected Maersk Drilling. Norwegian oil company

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 18, 2010
  • Bunker prices still heading higher
    A week of firming with room to move even higher relative to crude.
  • Prices mostly weakening on Friday
    Little direction given from volatile crude trading.
  • Mixed movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing small gains in early trading.
  • Japanese bunker prices to come under pressure
    China's imports of Venezuelan fuel oil will leave it with surplus product.
  • End-of-week prices down in Fujairah
    Distillate prices sharply higher in Durban.
  • Black Magic pointing to green future for tankers
    Developer says its solar hybrid vessel can achieve zero carbon emissions by harnessing energy from the sun, wind and waves.
  • Singapore-bound fuel oil tanker detained in Papua New Guinea
    Authorities say tanker is suspected of illegally loading product.
  • CEPSA Marine Fuels ready to offer 1.00% sulphur fuels
    Says it will have ECA-compliant product 'at all its ports'.
  • Bunker removal averted possible 'disaster'
    US Coast Guard says $12 million cost of pumping fuel from 58-year old wreck was 'extremely cost-effective'.
  • Cargo ship operator fined for violating pollution act
    Cooperative Success Maritime to serve five years of probation, during which time they will implement an environmental compliance plan.
  • Jones Act and the Deepwater Horizon incident
    Reports that clean-up efforts are being 'hampered' by merchant marine act are 'incorrect', says Offshore Marine Service Association.
  • IFO prices mostly weaken at major ports
    Fuel oil cargo into Hong Kong delayed.
  • Caroline Huot leaves Gulf Oil Marine
    A change in management strategy will see Huot replaced by a former BP executive.
  • Product tanker arrested for unpaid bunkers released
    FSL Trust secures release of the Verona I after posting $1.6 million security deposit.
  • Singapore players adopt 'wait and see' attitude towards new bunker standard
    Highlights 'extra risk, logistics and capital' related to the implementation of ISO 8217:2010.

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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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