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January 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asset prices hit by supply overhang
    A SUPPLY overhang in the transport industry is depressing asset prices, even as global economies begin to show signs of recovery.
  • Asian cruise body appoints board of directors
    FOR the first time, the Asia Cruise Association (which acts for the industry in Asia) has appointed a board of directors in its push to expand the regional cruise tourism industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • EU questions competitive probity of Hapag-Lloyd loan guarantees
  • US Customs begins to enforce 10+2 security filing rules
  • China's foreign trade value fell 13.9pc in 2009
  • APL 2009 box volume off 7pc, but soars 43pc in Nov/Dec
  • Fujian records trade value of US$79.7 billion in 2009
  • Guangdong trade value down 10.8pc in 2009
  • DP World's terminals 2009 volume drops 8pc to 25.6 million TEU
  • Ecuador's Guayaquil Multipurpose/Container Terminal is ISO-certified
  • FedEx-commissioned report stresses SMEs, Asian consumer demand
  • PT FPS Indonesia opens in Tangerang, regains ISO:9001 rating
  • IATA: Worse air cargo year in history ends with December advance
  • LAX cargo down 7.4pc volume in 2009, but up 25.3pc in December
  • Lufthansa Cargo flies 75 tonnes of relief to Haiti quake victims
  • New York's JFK makes slight gain, breaking 29-month decline

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC upgrades Golden Gate service
  • SCI orders 2 MR product tankers, inducts m.t. Swarna Pushp
  • MoS issues strict norms for port project bidders to hasten development
  • With prices low, domestic shipping lines go on shopping spree
  • Rishi Shipping takes timber logs handling to new highs at Kandla Port
  • Edible oils mainly cause sensitive goods' imports to swell by 35 pc
  • Basmati exports climbing to record 3 m tonnes
  • 4 port projects get PPPAC approval
  • Karaikal port gets linked by rail to Nagore
  • CR flat steel product users seek anti-dumping duty waiver notification

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2010
  • BNSF speeding up services
    The BNSF railway company is reducing transit times on 60% of its domestic intermodal premium container traffic services. The reduction of the transit time on BNSF's main transconti...
  • Eurotunnel shuttles 15 million trucks
    Eurotunnel has transported 15 million lorries through the Channel Tunnel since its truck shuttle service began operations in 1994. The operator celebrated the milestone on board a ...
  • Slump has firm grip on L'beck
    The global economic slump had a firm grip on the German port of L'beck in 2009. The amount of cargo handled in the hub, that is to say by port operator L'becker Hafen-Gesellschaft ...
  • Port of Seattle reports container traffic growth in December
    The port of Seattle has reported excellent container traffic results for December 2009, with imports growing by 32.6% and exports by 103%. While other northwestern Pacific ports su...
  • Luka Koper receives presidential support
    Dr Danilo Türk, the president of Slovenia, visited Luka Koper on 26 January to discuss the port operator's development plans. Türk expressed his support for Luka Koper's plans, as ...
  • Geodis expands Hamburg logistics centre
    Geodis Logistics Deutschland, a member of the French Geodis group, has expanded its logistics premises in the region of Hamburg (Germany). Geodis Logistics Deutschland and the Humm...
  • Militzer & Münch and Transnatur broaden alliance
    The international transport and logistics service provider Militzer & Münch, based in St Gallen (Switzerland), is broadening its strategic alliance with the Barcelona-based Spa...
  • Azkar with new Cordoba distribution centre
    The Spanish logistics service provider Azkar has integrated a new distribution centre in Cordoba into its branch network. The Las Quemadas industrial estate distribution centre is ...
  • Freja Transport to cooperate with Hamann in Belgium
    Danish transport and logistics operator Freja Transport is starting cooperation with Hamann International Logistics in Belgium on 1 February. Wetteren-based Hamann is one of the co...
  • Leif Krönkvist new Agility area west business development director
    Agility has appointed Leif Krönkvist as the director of business development of its area west. He will be based in Basel (Switzerland) and report to Hans Enzler, the area CEO. Krön...
  • C.H. Robinson selects Union Pacific as intermodal rail carrier of the year
    Union Pacific Railroad has been named "intermodal rail carrier of the year) for the frist time by C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest third-party logistics companie...
  • Cummins' staff rose to green challenge
    Employees of Cummins Inc. responded to the company's 90th anniversary by participating in an environmental challenge. Since March 2009, 3,200 employees from eleven countries worked...
  • Volvo turns Nissan Diesel into UD Trucks
    Nissan Diesel Motor Co Ltd, the Volvo Group's Japanese truck company, is being renamed UD Trucks Corporation. In conjunction with the name change, which will take effect on 1 Febru...
  • Hupac opens new terminal in Antwerp
    The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has opened a new, outdoor handling terminal at the port of Antwerp (Belgium). The port operator DP World, which is participating in the pla...
  • Japan Airlines decides on new top management positions
    The Japan Airlines Group has announced the names of the new group president and executive vice-president who will take office on 1 February. Masaru Onishi has been e...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • "Pirate mother ship" spotted
  • Dozen ships stuck in Port Arthur
  • Better year for Havila
  • BV upgrades website
  • Seafarers & International House banquet

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Navy exercises two JHSV options
  • Crowley makes changes in Alaska management
  • Yantai Raffles delivers self-unloader
  • Kirby to build more barges
  • USCG issues Port Security Advisory for Haiti

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • DHS begins to phase in new 10+2 requirements
  • Crowley making changes to petroleum distribution group
  • Port Angeles port board taps new Harbor Works member
  • Corps of Engineers slates Columbia jetty repair meeting
  • Port of Tacoma looking for executive director candidates

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions'
    US sanctions against Iranian lines flouting IMO convention
  • Mega mutuals 'pointless and harmful'
    Further P&I club mergers will create more problems than benefits, say managers
  • Hedging saves Exmar from loss
    Gains from hedging helps drive up profit to $43.5m
  • Prosser repeats fears over Dover privatisation
    MP continues to oppose change of status for Europe's largest ro-ro port.
  • Stolt-Nielsen seeks gas carrier funding
    Owner looks to banks and outside investors to grow business

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Royal Caribbean avoids 4Q loss
    ROYAL Caribbean today announced that it doubled its fourth-quarter profits, as it reported promising booking trends
  • JNPT box facilities approved
    PLANS for a fourth container terminal at JNPT port near Mumbai in India have been approved by the cabinet committee on infrastructure
  • K-Sea shares KO'd
    A third of K-Sea's public equity value was wiped out Thursday after a surprise loss and an axed dividend
  • Tremors close Haiti port again
    AFTERSHOCKS have reportedly again closed Haiti's main port, less than a week after it was reopened for aid deliveries
  • Iron miners chase price rise
    MOVES by the world's biggest iron ore suppliers to negotiate 2010 prices with Japan and South Korea could hit China hard, Deutsche Bank has reported
  • Kremlin uncorks wine inquiry
    RUSSIA'S trust-busting Federal Antimonopoly Service has determined that wine imports cost 10 times too much ' and has begun a price-rigging inquiry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Trucker Landstar Earns $70 Million in 2009
  • Cargoitalia joins Haiti airlift
  • Kansas City Southern Profit Dropped 63 Percent in 2009
  • ABF Freight Lost $99.9 Million in 2009
  • Obama Awards States $8 billion for High-Speed Rail
  • Canadian Pacific Profit Climbs 3 Percent
  • Caterpillar Profit Falls 65 Percent
  • U.S. Postal Inspectors to Aid Recovery in Haiti
  • President Presses for Exports to Create Jobs
  • Ocean Carriers Add Africa-Europe Reefer Service
  • From Breakbulk Asia: Emerging Markets Key to Growth
  • Hanjin Absorbs APM Docks at Kaohsiung
  • Houston Port OKs Bayport Spending
  • NY-NJ Port to Unveil Clean-Air Plan
  • Suez Terminal Volume Grows 11 Percent
  • ODFL Earns $34.9 Million Profit for 2009
  • Kirby Profit Falls 24 Percent
  • U.S. Judge Clears Way for Delaware Dredging

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Super-slow steaming: the jury is still out
  • Sarkozy puts the spotlight on China's Yuan
  • Obama: 'jobs top priority'
  • Michelin wary of slow steaming
  • Maruba boxship on the move?

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • OSX preps IPO
    Upstart Brazilian shipbuilder and FPSO owner files papers to launch Eike Batista's fifth initial public offering.
  • Pirates stopped
    HMCS Fredericton intercepts skiff full of suspected pirates off Somalia but no weapons found.
  • Ready to beat
    Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean says it expects far more in first-quarter profits than analysts have projected.
  • Noble profits jump
    US rig and drillship owners sees fourth-quarter profits rise above Wall Street bets as it prepares for further gains from newbuildings.
  • OGX fixes
    Eike Batista's oil production outfit charters former Nexus 1 FPSO from sister company at $263,000 per day.
  • RCCL climbs
    Huge fall in profit no turn-off for investors as Royal Caribbean's shares rise on "better than expected" result.
  • Wet barges suffer
    Kirby Corp and K-Sea Transportation miss profit expectations in a tough domestic market. K-Sea shares plummet after dividend cut.
  • Rhea grounds
    Blue Ocean Maritime-controlled general cargoship runs aground in Spain's Algeciras Bay.
  • 'Nothing illegal'
    Logistical misunderstanding behind brief detention of German tanker Marida Marguerite in Malaysia.
  • Russian raid
    Murmansk Shipping confirms talks over Sevmash chemical tanker newbuildings, plus Chinese bulkers.
  • Hijacking denied
    Syrian operator says ship Layla S nowhere near East Africa as reports claim it was seized by Somali pirates.
  • Cash pool
    China Shipping Group to launch CNY 5bn fund to invest in shipyards and insurance.
  • Bharati up
    Indian shipyard pushes up nine-month earnings as turnover soars.
  • Veteran free
    Decomissioned US tanker pulled off mud bank in James River 69 days after breaking free of mooring.
  • Not for sale
    Russian line Fesco will not sell terminals company stake, despite likely offer from partner.
  • Quarter back
    Hyundai Mipo's profit down by over 25% in 2009 as newbuilding orders fall.
  • Navios Orion held
    Greek-charterer bulker joins plethora of panamaxes and Norwegian tanker on US detention list.
  • Stolt happy
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen pleased with forecast-topping profit at the end of a challenging year.
  • HHI falls
    Korean yard giant sees fourth quarter profit drop 17% as revenues fall.
  • Sasebo dips
    Japanese shipbuilder suffers profit drop in first nine months as revenues take a hit.
  • Precious sells
    Thai owner's clear-out of veteran bulkers continues with disposal of Nayana Naree.
  • Spot a turn off
    Njal Saevik-led Havila targets more term deals due to poor fourth quarter market in the North Sea.
  • 1 in, 8 in doubt
    Stolt-Nielsen buys chemical tanker but warns newbuilding octet at SLS could be killed off.
  • Daiichi dives
    Japanese bulker owner Daiichi Chuo sinks further into the red but raises annual revenue expectations.
  • Wartsila wobbles
    Finnish engine builder sees profits come in higher than a year ago, but marine equipment orders fall 83%.
  • Tiara taken
    Globus Maritime panamax finds new charter after stint with Korea Line, but at $46,000 less a day.
  • Cargo crunch
    US begins policing tougher shipment declaration rules in bid to counter terrorism threats.
  • Under control
    Oil and gas spill from Vietnamese LPG carrier contained off Binh Dinh province.
  • 15 feared dead
    Three men rescued but rest of 18-strong crew missing after cargoship sinks off Colombia.
  • Safety shortfalls
    Three month concentrated inspection campaign finds significant shortcomings in lifeboat safety.
  • Saipem wins work
    Italian offshore vessel owner wins work for rigs from multiple locations stretching from Africa to Peru.
  • Search called off
    No hope for Myanmarese seafarer who fell from German boxship CAP Gilbert off Alaska.
  • Saudis order rig
    Singapore's Keppel FELS yard secures jack-up rig newbuilding order from Saudi Aramco.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Maritime industry to raise flag on Capitol Hill
  • NYK hikes transatlantic rates
  • CTSA raises currency surcharge again
  • DHL sets up company in Bangladesh
  • Norfolk Southern earnings drop
  • Obama embraces more vigorous trade agenda
  • Companies pursue perfect ISF compliance
  • Ecu-Line Group shuffles European management
  • Villarrubia heads Econocaribe's Puerto Rico office
  • FMC reviews 23 OTI license applications
  • Hanjin to take over APM Kaohsiung facility
  • Suez box terminal grows 11% in 2009

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Less orders but strong result for Wärtsilä
    Wärtsilä's net sales grew 14 per cent to EUR 5.3 billion and the profitability is reported to be at a record level, 12.1 per cent of net sales
  • Loksa Shipyard sacks its personnel
    Loksa Shipyard is laying off all its production personnel, consisting of of 525 employees, due to the current order drought. The company will keep two members of its management board
  • Esvagt to build standby vessel for Barents Sea service
    Esvagt A/S has signed a letter of intent with Eni Norway, subsidiary of the Italian oil exploration company Eni S.p.A, for a harsh environment standby/rescue vessel for all

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • Cruise line outlines bunker spending
    Royal Caribbean Cruises projects marginal increase in its fuel demand.
  • Bunker prices mixed in Europe
    Average demand and avails in Hamburg.
  • Prices weakening in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing further losses in early trading.
  • O.W. Bunker appoints new trader in Hong Kong
    Appointment reflects continued growth of O.W. Bunker in Asia.
  • Global Vision adds lubricant service
    Dedicated department in London will work with wide selection of lubricant suppliers.
  • Bunker costs pull down Stolt-Nielsen profits
    Tanker division saw Q4 bunker costs climb by over $9 million.
  • 380 cSt prices in Singapore buck bearish crude
    Demand in Singapore still weak.
  • New IFO supplier in Malta
    Double-hulled, double-bottomed vessel will supply in port and OPL.
  • Singapore's residual fuel and distillate stocks decline
  • Bunkering in northeast China unaffected by floating ice
    Bohai Bay continues bunkering operations despite worsening sea ice formation.

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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
2.52 million tons were handled in Marina di Carrara (+16.5%)
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.
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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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