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November 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany holds first piracy trial in 400 years
    Ten alleged Somali pirates went on trial in Germany yesterday facing 15 years in prison, but industry players believe that the case would do little to make the waters off the Horn of Africa any safer.
  • Pirates board tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates yesterday attacked a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria but left the vessel without causing significant damage, the company said.
  • Risk of Al-Qaeda attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    A Japanese oil tanker damaged in July near the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane was attacked by an Al-Qaeda linked group that could carry out more such attacks in the area, according to the US Department of Transport.
  • Researchers drill for secrets under Dead Sea

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT eyes Asian secondary ports for development
  • TSA forecasts Pacific trade to rise 6 to 9pc in 2011
  • Waterway use would ease traffic jams: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • Jiangsu container makers' exports surge 500pc in 10 months
  • Brisbane Port's CEO is dumped by its new private owners
  • Rotterdam Port to offer 3pc recovery rebate in 2011
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets 2011 as China focus year
  • Rising NSW Botany Bay volumes hit by truck congestion
  • Air China installs Boeing's health management system on 737s
  • United Airlines to start Washington to Lagos, Nigeria service
  • ASL Aviation Group completes take-over of Safair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maritime inspectors learn about 'fourth pillar' at ilo workshop
  • Acquisitions, JVs in shipping sector to pick up in 2011: survey
  • Brisbane port sold to Q-Port Holdings
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl service to West Coast of South America
  • Cosco introduces South-East Asia service from Nansha
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics celebrates 40 years in Singapore
  • DHL sharpens focus on rising India-Africa trade
  • Forwarders want China to ban carrier 'discussion pacts
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend AES service
  • MAERSK LINE hikes Far East-East Coast South America rate
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
  • Ningbo box volume up record 31 pc to 11.2 million TEUs
  • Pacific Basin bullish on bulk shipping
  • Qingdao box throughput surpasses 10 m TEUs
  • RCL back in black, registers third quarter profit
  • Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China
  • Seatech Shipping discharges massive, state-of-art cranes for Krishnapatnam Port
  • Teras BBCsails US flag vessel
  • Tianjin launches direct sea-rail intermodal service to Xian
  • Zim now ranked among Top Ten carriers worldwide in schedule reliability
  • Antwerp Port Authority subsidiary wins People Development Award
  • Canadian Minister visits JN Port
  • CoPT extends concession to main line boxships for another 6 months
  • Marg Karaikal port to handle urea
  • MoS against Plan panel proposal to free 15 pc MbPT land for non-port activity
  • N. European ports register 10.8 pc box volume growth
  • Rathi thanks Vasan for Port Officers' pay revision
  • Direct flights to Manila from March
  • UAE largest trading partner of India-report
  • Doha deadlock prompts nations to consider FTAs

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • DB Schenker marks 50th year of business in Argentina
    The German service provider DB Schenker has been active in Argentina for fifty years and has grown from being a receiving agent for air and ocean freight to one of the leading prov...
  • Cemil Logistics investing in own logistics warehouse in Italy
    The Turkish logistics company Cemil Lojistik has announced that it will open its own facility, which will include a logistics and handling warehouse, in Italy next January. Over an...
  • Leo Global Logistics: batching plant from Thailand to Maldives
    Leo Global Logistics Co. Ltd., a member company of the heavylift cooperation WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) in Thailand, successfully delivered nine units of a concrete batchi...
  • ICAO strengthens air cargo security measures
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted more stringent air cargo security standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall security of air ...
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
    The Japanese shipping company MOL recently established a joint tugboat venture with two local companies in Vietnam. The new entity will offer safe, high-quality support services wi...
  • Successful alliance between TFG and Ennshafen
    TFG Transfracht and Ennshafen, an inland port in Austria, recently celebrated their first successful joint business year in Enns. TFG has been working as a logistics firm in the Au...
  • André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam authority
    André Toet, who has been chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam authority since January 2008, will resign as of 1January 2011. Toet is leaving because the port's su...
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces winter programme for AES service
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is implementing an extended winter programme for its AES Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES service) and suspending the AES until the expected ma...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Landrieu to put new pressure on Salazar
  • Spanish Treasury using PSC as revenue raiser?
  • Salazar meets with shallow water drillers
  • OSX Brasil buys Vela VLCC's for FPSO conversion
  • Ezra to add four PSV's to fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA member carriers eye new contract program
  • Port of Everett offices moving to new location
  • New Portland Airport system eases flow of holiday baggage
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn environmental honors
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition closes follow-on public offering

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • ICS in bid to take over UK ports clearance
    Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in renewed push to outsource vessel clearance
  • ICS welcomes climate change funding plan
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
  • ICS calls for reassessment of emissions trading
  • Ridgebury Tankers files revised prospectus
    Further details added of $100m DVB bank loan
  • Harsh market realities dispel IPO chatter
  • Lloyd's settles dispute with ousted arbitrators
    Insurer agrees payment of over £1m to Belinda Bucknall QC and John Reeder QC
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
  • Grand China buys Euronav VLCC
    Second ship for Grand China in four months
  • Greek foray into box market is no mere fad

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Pirates shoot Russian seafarer
    A SEAFARER has been shot in an attack on a Russian product tanker off Nigeria, the ship's owner said today
  • ITF targets UAE owners
    THE ITF today described the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries as "exploitative" in their treatment of seafarers
  • BC natives approve terminal
    AN LNG liquefaction terminal scheme worth $3Bn in British Columbia has moved closer to construction with approval by a native group
  • US LNG export plan grows
    FREEPORT LNG has emerged as the second US terminal to pursue export liquefaction in response to the country's waning import demand
  • Turtle tactics go only so far
    CITADELS for waiting out pirates are today a hot topic in shipping, but the Marshall Islands Registry sounded a few cautionary notes about their use on ships
  • China escorts ship after attack
    CHINA has reportedly sent three warships to protect a Chinese cargo ship after it was attacked by pirates
  • Seychelles-Tanzania link awarded
    ALCATEL-Lucent has been awarded a contract worth more than $30M by Seychelles Cable System to build the Seychelles East Africa System seafloor cable, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Denmark to privatise icebreakers
  • Nigeria force majeure declared
  • Pirates board Frontline tanker
  • Eimskip exceeds forecast
  • Maersk resolves Argos dispute
  • Port surge seen for Brazil
  • India plans cabotage changes
  • India ruling buoys Capesizes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • DOE Loan Backs Natural-Gas Van
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $22.6 Billion
  • Senators Propose Reauthorization of Emissions Law
  • USPS Labor Talks at the Brink
  • Marad to Fund Anti-Invasive Species Program
  • Mumbai Port, Users Clash Over Collision Charges
  • Economists Forecast 2.7 Percent GDP Growth
  • Shippers Face CSA 2010 Uncertainty After Changes
  • European Trade to Grow in 2011, Despite Austerity
  • APL Logistics Starts Cambodia-Vietnam Truck Service
  • Maersk Settles Shipper Suit Over Rates
  • Equipment Suppliers Get Back on Track
  • Looking Beyond Due Diligence
  • A Buyer's, and Seller's, Market
  • Shipping's Uncertainty Principle
  • Digging Deeper on Dumping
  • Commission Weathers Attacks
  • Waterfront Commission Turns Up the Heat
  • Fast Forward to the Peak
  • Trucking's Chemical Reaction
  • Ticket to Ride
  • FDA Goes to the Source - Slowly
  • A 24-Hour Nightmare
  • Transforming Pacific
  • Capacity Constraints, Take Two

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Oversupply situation in China's terminals 'improving'
  • ESC re-opens debate on grey boxes
  • Celtic Tiger: R.I.P.
  • China fights to curb inflation
  • CSAV volume & rates dip post peak

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Euronav confirms VLCC sale
    Brussels-listed owner books $22.1m gain following the departure of a 1990s built tanker.
  • Globus plots Nasdaq pilgrimage
    Greek bulker owner turns to Times Square as it tables six million shares ahead of US listing.
  • Odfjell inks scrap deal
    Chemical carrier heads to beaches of Bangladesh as Norwegian owner continues to clear out tonnage, brokers say.
  • Chemoil eyes Oceanconnect
    Singapore-listed bunker supplier says Michael Bandy will relinquish top seat upon acquisition of US energy trader.
  • CSDC flexes newbuild muscles
    Chinese giant adds to big bulker orderbook with capesize quartet at Shanghai Jiangnan.
  • GTB Invest cuts Iranian anchor
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner looks to shed Iranian assets as it chases cash for acquisitions.
  • Jensen 'alarmed' at pirate threat
    Frontline Management CEO Jens Martin Jensen relieved after 'very long night' as pirates board Front Alfa.
  • Ezra plots PSV push
    Lionel Lee-led offshore owner plans to spend $130m on four new platform supply vessels.
  • TTA chairman Chandratat dies
    Thai bulker owner in mourning following the loss of chairman who reshaped the company.
  • Vallianz lines up $22m cash grab
    Raymond Goh-led offshore owner plans a private placement to pay for new ships.
  • Pirates fail in Frontline hit
    John Fredriksen-owned suezmax Front Alfa attacked by pirates in Gulf of Aden but citadel prevents hijacking.
  • Wagenborg vessel refloated
    Dutch-flagged cargoship Lotus develops leak in forepeak after going aground off Norway.
  • PDZ Holdings makes strong start
    Malaysian containership owner's profit rebounds in first quarter as volumes soar.
  • Euronav sells spot trading VLCC
    Belgian owner said to have sold the Pacific Lagoon with Grand China Tankers touted as a buyer.
  • Gregorio Oca dies
    Chairman of Philippines' biggest seafarers union Amosup passes away a week short of his 84th birthday.
  • Eimskip exceeds its expectations
    Icelandic container line continues comeback with solid profit in first nine months.
  • BC Ferries hammered by costs
    Losses ahead for Canadian owner as second quarter expenses rise and revenues fall.
  • Novoship tanker attacked
    Crewman of Russian's NS Spirit shot and others hurt after armed pirates board tanker off Nigeria.
  • Cosco evades pirates again
    Chinese ship Tai An Kou survives assault as German owner also has second lucky escape in a few days.
  • Struggling Vinashin clears debt plan
    Vietnamese government approves over-stretched shipbuilder's bid to reduce borrowings by 38% by 2013.
  • Sovcomflot in LR1 link with Glencore
    Newly delivered products carrier launches Russian shipowner's joint venture with trader.
  • M Star attackers confirmed
    US authorities say Abullah Azzam Brigades (AAB) was behind the attack on MOL VLCC.
  • TSA aims for $400 box rise
    Group of 14 transatlantic container lines seeking rate hike from Asia to the US as exports grow.
  • Seroja snaps up bulker duo
    Indonesian commodities shipper teams with China's Zhushui Energy to buy Kamsarmaxes.
  • Navy's the colour for Boustead
    Malaysian shipbuilder has large naval contracts to thank in third quarter as delays gnaw at bigger sales.
  • OSX buys Vela VLCC pair
    Brazilian offshore company emerges as buyer of single-hull tankers for conversion into FPSOs.
  • Bulker burns off Manila Bay
    Indonesian-flagged Mara suffers fire in engine room, but no injuries reported.
  • Truck fire hits Scandlines ferry
    Blaze breaks out on car deck of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at Rostock, Germany.
  • S&P to hit $20bn in 2010
    Sales in the secondhand markets are set to be 60% up on last year, predicts BIMCO analyst.
  • TTA takes Viet port stake
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies takes a 20% stake in South Vietnam's largest dry cargo port.
  • Energy Searcher cut short
    John Fredriksen drillship looking for new work after Vietnamese opt to pass on charter extension.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA looks for rate increases in spring
  • ESC: Time to reconsider 'gray box' concept
  • MSC updates Mumbai collision situation
  • LAN added five freighters to cargo fleet
  • HTA: Not enough moves for SoCal harbor truckers
  • St. Lawrence Seaway's 2010 grain exports surge
  • MarAd studies Great Lakes U.S.-flag investment
  • APU logistics program mirrors online trend
  • CBP offers Caribbean trade facilitation insights
  • GOP senators qualify earmark ban to support ports
  • Judge refuses to block Philadelphia dredging
  • IHNC lock repairs to affect navigation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Tärntank reflags tanker to Danish flag
    Tärntank Rederi AB has transferred the Norwegian flagged tanker Tarnbris to Danish flag (DIS). Her new port of registry is Skagen. Next spring the sister vessel Tarnsjo (ex T'rnsj') will
  • Increasing operating costs for owners
    Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011, according to a survey from the international accountant
  • Spanish warship leaves waters off Somalia
    The Spanish warship Galicia has ended its engagement in EU Navfor Somalia after 82 days of counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. The warship has

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bunker markets fall across key hubs
    Suppliers in Durban say deliveries available up to and including December 3-12.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Good volumes and strong buying interest in Gibraltar.
  • Industry still in shock about 'surprise' ECA sulphur limit
    Lobbying continues to rectify 'monumental mistake' made when IMO agreed on 0.10% as opposed anticipated 0.50% limit in ECAs .
  • 'Genuine need' for green technology
    Recognition for company pioneering fuel saving applications.
  • Lukoil starts deliveries in Romania
    First vessel to be receive product is CMA CGM containership.
  • Week opens with generally firm bunker prices
    Mixed enquiries at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Lanka IOC plays role in first bunker ops at Hambantota
    Delivered bunkers alongside Lanka Marine during the port's inauguration, says vice president of sales.
  • Chemoil's Mike Bandy to be replaced by OceanConnect CEO
    Chemoil enters LOI with OceanConnect, set to acquire its marine fuel group.
  • First bunker tanker refuels in Hambantota
    MT Kandy bunkers during the Hambantota port opening on Thursday.
  • Chemoil expands Singapore team
    Senior Credit Analyst will oversee the Asian region.
  • Court orders BP to return seized items
    Items seized from six former employees sued for alleged breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information.
  • Japan preparing for ECA application
    Currently assessing different ECA models, proposal to IMO expected within two years.

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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:
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INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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