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November 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • TSA seeks US$400 per 40-foot box rate hike on Asia-US route
    AP Moeller Maersk, the world's largest container line, and 14 other shipping companies agreed to seek rate increases of US$400 per 40-foot box on Asia-US west coast routes next year as the rebounding global economy revives cargo demand.
  • Pirates undeterred by trials
    Ten Somali men go on trial for piracy today in this maritime city, the first such case in Germany in some 400 years.

Sched Netweb site
  • TSA's US west coast rate up US$400 per FEU in May
  • Shanghai port acquires 25pc shares of Zeebrugge port
  • US west coast regains transact market share, intermodal booms
  • Jiangsu toy exports increase 27.8pc in first 10 months
  • ECU Line Poland starts direct Warsaw-Far East LCL service
  • Kerry Logistics opens product consolidation centre in HK
  • Hapag-Lloyd trims Atlantic sailings in slack mid-December
  • NOL chief sees tight capacity, container shortage ahead
  • TSA seeks 24-hour advance air cargo manifest notice
  • ANA September cargo up 32.6pc - 13 months of growth
  • ICAO piles on 'complementary' level of cargo security

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chinese, Indian cos seen driving tanker activity
  • Dry bulk sector may be under pressure in 2011
  • GAC makes it possible for AT&T Williams to claim pole position at Sao Paulo
  • River-sea shipping rules revised
  • Synergetics commences new coastal box transportation service
  • India, Canada set to ink investment protection pact
  • India, UK aim at $24-bn trade
  • Iran province seeks better trade ties
  • US, Russia & France keen on tie-up for N-gadget building
  • New Bill proposes to clear cargo brought to Port within 30 days
  • Port of Savannah becomes gateway for India's ex-im trade
  • Tuticorin Port breaks 2-year-old record in limestone unloading
  • Rlys freight revenue rises by 8.39 pc in Oct.
  • 18 SEZ developers get more time; 6 others quit
  • Curbs on onion exports likely
  • India on threshold of food processing revolution-Sahay
  • Indian household savings to touch $5 trillion by 2020
  • Spices exports rise by 8.1 pc in H1
  • Textile Ministry seeks more funds under TUFS
  • Free market may not lead to successful economy: Report
  • IEA wants fossil fuel sops to go
  • Rakesh Mohan named Chairman of infrastructure financing panel

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
  • Basel logistics cluster enters third phase
    The Basel logistics cluster, which was launched one year ago with a study of the logistics industry in Basel (Switzerland) by St Gallen university's chair for logistics management,...
  • Austrian post office increases profits but loses sales
    In the first nine months of the 2010 financial year the Austrian state-owned postal service provider 'sterreichische Post's sales declined by 0.6% vis-'-vis the like-for-like perio...
  • DHL expanding in Malaysia
    DHL has expanded the freight management operations of its Global Forwarding arm in Penang (Malaysia), in order to provide customers with value-added services in one of the country'...
  • More than 500 seafarers still held by pirates
    The world's independent tanker owners, Intertanko and its members are pleased that Paul and Rachel Chandler have been freed from captivity after more than a year of being held by S...
  • New company offers maritime security project support
    The maritime security expert Nick Davis has set up Security Boat Services (SBS), to provide capability and asset enhancement through the supply of suitable security vessels, profes...
  • Port of Oakland and CMHI in China perishables export agreement
    The port of Oakland and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) entered into an agreement to market and develop supply chain solutions for US exports, particularly agricultur...
  • Allan Geert Nielsen of Geodis wins Danish transport industry award
    Denmark's leading freight and logistics companies and their customers have recognised Geodis Wilson's Danish managing director Allan Geert Nielsen for his innovative approach to th...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Aluminum Chambered Boats ceases operations
  • Survey sees crew costs set to rise

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Portland City Council eyes new ideas for River Plan
  • Transportation Department sees St. Lawrence Seaway grain export gains
  • Pinella, Bethel receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea honors
  • British Columbia cruise season brings big dollars to local economy
  • Weekly rail freight totals continue to show increases

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • German banks urge shipping company revamp
    Mergers are needed to establish larger and more creditworthy structures to attract financing from the country's shipping banks
  • V for victory: Global recovery shaping up
  • Retreat by banks cuts owners' finance options
  • KG model remains in deep water but cannot be written off
  • Bouchard agrees $7m payoff in oil spill case
    Additional fine to settle civil lawsuit brought by US government involving Buzzards...
  • A costly environment for owners
  • Seroja, Chinese partner to acquire two 80,000 dwt bulkers at $33.1m each
    China's Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard will build vessels for delivery end of 2011
  • Grand China Logistics harbours stratospheric...
  • Ezra Holidings to invest $130m on four platform supply vessels
    Company lands $51m worth of new charters for six offshore support units
  • Gas business shows signs of a revival in...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • APM raises €500M with bonds
    AP MØLLER-Maersk has sold €500M ($683M) in seven-year bonds in another effort to raise funds, it told Fairplay today
  • Safe Bulkers fattens orderbook
    NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers today announced yet another Kamsarmax newbuilding contract, bringing its orderbook to eight
  • Irish shipping dodging storm
    IRISH shipping hit back today at fear that the national banking crisis has closed it for business
  • Cruise crew allowed home
    UKRAINE said today crew members stuck on an arrested cruise ship in Venice since mid-October would finally be allowed to go home next week
  • Storm damages Brazil port
    BRAZIL'S Vale said today storm damaged will disrupt shipping operations at its Praia Mole terminal near Vitoria
  • Marseilles clears ship backlog
    MARSEILLES said it will unload today the last of the 78 tankers that were held up by the strike at its Fos and Lavera oil terminals
  • Europe takes US distillates
    THE US has been shipping extra middle distillates to Europe in recent weeks to compensate for shortfalls caused by French strikes, BoA Merrill Lynch said today
  • Pirates shoot at box ship
  • 15 rescued from sinking
  • Sungas to add three VLGCs
  • Saga plans share sale
  • Havila considering bond issue
  • Good fixing helps VLCC rates
  • Bulker pays bail to leave Brest
  • Russian poultry carve-up seen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Pirates Attack COSCO Cargo Ship
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Set $400 Base Rate Increase
  • The ILA's Daggett on Waterfront Commission, Port Worker Pay at NY-NJ (Video)
  • Di Nucci on Shipper Compliance with 10+2 Security Regulations (Video)
  • Judge OKs Philadelphia Dredging
  • Jacobs on DHL's Forecast for Global Trade, Ocean Shipping (Video)
  • UPS Sells Technology Subsidiary
  • Freights, Amtrak Share DOT Train-Control Grants
  • Dorgan, Rockefeller Push for FAA Reauthorization
  • Asia Looks Within
  • Demurrage and Detention - Charges on Exported Containers
  • Efficiency Through Flexibility
  • Shipping Free
  • Napolitano Calls Full Air Cargo Screening Impractical
  • US Railroads Add Few Workers in October
  • Boskalis Hikes Earnings Forecast
  • NY-NJ Terminals to Close Thanksgiving Day
  • SCI to Launch India-Africa Service
  • Towne Air Freight Acquired HBI Freight

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Will and Kate show hijacks centre stage from Somali pirates
    If not for the announcement this week of the forthcoming wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton taking copious columns in broadsheet and tabloid newspapers - not to mention reel-to-reel 24/7 coverage on television channels - the arrival back in the UK of the gaunt-looking Paul and Rachel Chandler, the British 'yacht couple' released by Somali pirates at the weekend, would have continued to focus minds on the growing piracy crisis.
  • Ireland's headwinds to batter ICG?
  • Hapag-Lloyd calls time on transatlantic shuttle
  • Savannah harbour deepening on track
  • OECD: Growth picking up steam but recovery uneven
  • APM T pushes CES

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • U-Sea Bulk sinks to loss
    Fearful freight forecasts proven accurate as Ultragas-controlled bulker owner sees third quarter profit plummet by 212%.
  • Safe takes kamsarmax sister
    New York-listed owner pays out $34m for a new bulker at Zhejiang Ouhua in China.
  • Cosco ship escapes pirates
    Chinese vessel and German boxship both avoid hijacking large distances from Somali coast.
  • ACL shares hit the shelf
    Michael Ryan-led tug and barge owner paves the way for $108m share sale amid Platinum Equity takeover.
  • Quotes of the week
    Gard's Andresen is eyeing the heavyweight division while Norden's Mortensen comes out of his shell.
  • Stolt-Nielsen springs buyback
    Norwegian tanker titan on the brink of repurchasing $50m worth of shares.
  • Maersk ship bashes ferry in UK
    PSV Maersk Finder leaves "deep gouge marks" in NorthLink's Hrossey in Aberdeen collision.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    NYK plots bulker binge while a Jinhui bulker gets grabbed by Greeks in Singapore.
  • CSDC turns to China Shipping for cash
    Hong Kong-listed owner scores $150m loan from parent, claiming bank loans are harder to come by in China.
  • Spill sparks Seacor payday
    New York-listed offshore owner dips into cash stockpile to help shareholders see silver lining in Deepwater Horizon disaster
  • Sincere earnings still slipping
    Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit slump in first nine months as costs rise and investment income falls.
  • AP Moller-Maersk back for more
    Danish group looks to take its fundraising from the bond market past $2.5bn as it lines up its third play in a year.
  • Unsigned COA still a valid agreement
    Court rules that dispute over four voyage coal charter should be resolved by arbitration.
  • Gydnia yard auction cancelled
    Lack of interest in Polish shipbuilder's "movable assets" prompts scrapping of latest sell-off.
  • Laid-up Danish trio sold on
    Two veteran cargoships heading for Haiti, while another will carry cows in Persian Gulf.
  • UK 'to feel piracy heat'
    Government 'not taking Somali pirates seriously enough' as hijackings threaten gas prices.
  • Stolt bags Gulf Marine VLGC trio
    Ghassan Ghandour-connected vehicle sells LPG carriers to Stolt-Nielsen Gas and grabs share slice.
  • Three bidders in for Kraljevica
    Croatian government receives trio of bids for state-owned shipyard Kraljevica.
  • Bulls run amok on Irish ferry
    Chaos erupts on Norman Voyager as truck tips over in bad weather, freeing 71 cattle and killing four.
  • Saevik sells Tomrefjord shipyard
    Per Saevik's Havyard Group has offloaded one of its two yards to a management team led by his brother Oyvind.
  • Blystad eyes quick cash grab
    Arne Blystad-founded Saga Tankers mulls 'one day only' private placement to raise under $10m.
  • Electric car caused ferry fire
    Charging of vehicle blamed for blaze on DFDS vessel Pearl of Scandinavia.
  • SCI confirms five more orders
    Indian owner goes to China for two VLCCs and three containerships at around $500m.
  • Vinashin to focus on yards
    Restructure of debt-ridden Vietnamese group to centre on shipbuilding after disastrous diversification.
  • Seroja seals Indo coal deal
    Indonesian-owned commodities shipper wins domestic coal shipment contract worth $150m.
  • CSAV numbers head lower
    Rates per teu and container volumes look to have peaked at Chilean liner operator latest figures show.
  • Japan orders slide back
    Number of newbuilding deals ease off after four consecutive months of 1mgt order hauls.
  • Chinese bulker bailed after spill
    China Shipping Guangzhou pays EUR 500,000 after slick spotted by French plane off Brittany.
  • JDC wins Sri Lanka drill gig
    Japanese Drilling Company wins deal to drill up to five wells for Cairn India offshore Sri Lanka.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend N.Y./Antwerp shuttle
  • Bills direct screening for all-cargo planes
  • ASL completes takeover of Safair
  • Blank fills in as Commerce deputy secretary
  • ILA, Waterfront Commission spar at hearing

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Svitzer prepares to leave Swedish flagg
    Svitzer is preparing to re-flagg their Swedish flagged tugboats. "We have told our employees and the unions about our intentions. We want an open process", says Torsten Holst Pedersen
  • Capsized tug refloated ' Captain still missing
    The tug Fairplay-22 that capsized in Rotterdam has been refloated. A search team tried to locate the still missing Captain inside the tug, but was not successful. The tug
  • Ulstein received order for two Polarcus ships
    Dubai-based, Oslo-listed seismic vessel operator Polarcus has ordered two new seismic vessels of the SX134 type at Ulstein Verft. The yard has designed and built several seismic vessels
  • EMSA hires new response vessel
    The European Maritime Safety Agency, EMSA, has signed a new contract to provide pollution response by using the Cyprus-based tanker Alexandria. "The newly contracted vessel considerably strengthens EMSA's oil
  • Criminal investigation completed in Arctic Sea case
    The Russian Prosecutor General has completed the indictment against six men, all ethnic Russians but four living in Latvia and two in Estonia, accused of the hijacking of Arctic Sea
  • 2010 ' ice-fee free year in Danish waters
    Danish Minister of Defence Gitte Lillelund Bech has decided to remove the annual ice fee for sailing in Danish waters in 2010. The fee is around DKK 10 million, which

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • Markets end week with mixed prices
    Crude lowers as China tightens its monetary policy.
  • EMSA adds tanker to oil spill response fleet
    Newly-contracted vessel 'considerably strengthens EMSA's oil-spill response coverage of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea'
  • New European maritime venture to include bunkering services
    Bunker barges included in new marine services partnership.
  • American Marine Group faces fine following spill
    Virginia state regulators find insufficient preventative and cleanup materials to fully remediate discharge.
  • BC Ferries announces Q2 results
    Canadian ferry company records decline in earnings, and passenger traffic.
  • Bunker barge deployed in Maputo
    ABS strengthens its operations in Mozambique.
  • Fujairah bunker market strengthens
    Durban deliveries available for supply up to and including November 30 to December 3.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firms
    IFO bunker prices in Hamburg falling.
  • LNG to become 'dominant fuel' for global fleet
    Environmental pressures mean LNG is 'only realistic option', says Det Norske Veritas.
  • Bunkering restarts after 10-month break
    South Korean ports of Daesan, Taean and Tangjin to resume supplies under tighter regulations.
  • Carbon regulations will accelerate drive to nuclear fuel
    Charging for CO2 emissions will push ship operators away from fossil fuels, says maritime consultant.
  • Chemoil announces changes in board of directors
    Promotes Peter Meade to lead independent director while adding Steven Simpson to board.
  • Bunker prices lack direction as week closes
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Bunker operations in Colombo 'back to normal' after spill
    Local authorities now more strict with bunker operations, says supplier.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Shanghai office
    New marketing executive joins Shanghai team from October 2010.
  • Funding partners under review for Kochi bunkering project
    Five companies shortlisted to provide financing details to port authority.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan targets two million mt bunker sales in 2011
    Plans to expand operations to Qingdao, Shenzhen and Fuzhou by early 2011.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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