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November 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 180b yuan to expand Wuhan New Port capacity
    Authorities in central China's Hubei Province announced yesterday that they will invest more than 180 billion yuan (S$35.6 billion) to expand throughput capacity of Wuhan New Port on the Yangtze River between next year and 2020.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk close to ordering first 18,000-TEUer
  • Evergreen, MCC Transport do Malaysia-Bangladesh loop Dec 16
  • NYK starts south east Asia-UK LCL service
  • Hainan's export value exceed US$1 million, highest since '93
  • Container gas risks worker health, warns Dutch safety group
  • Al-Qaeda man confirmed as suicide bomber of MOL ship off Oman
  • Pirates with semi-autos board ship off Lagos, injure Russian
  • Melbourne hits Oz record, up 10pc to 217,000 TEU in October
  • Koper-Adriatic focus at Amsterdam intermodal conference
  • NATO trucks are destroying Pakistan's roads, says minister
  • Rail eases road jam by moving boxes from Luanda to depot
  • Asia-Pacific leads October's 14.4pc global air cargo hike
  • Hefei to invest CNY10 billion on airport logistics park
  • China Southern launches Zhengzhou, Kumul, Urumchi service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ahmedabad trade appreciates UASC's AEC1 service
  • CMA CGM inks pact to secure financing & strengthen equity base
  • CONCOR confers Best LCL Consolidator Award on Allcargo Chennai
  • Global Express Line's break-bulk vessel makes maiden call at Chennai Port
  • Idle containership fleet rises
  • Seafarers action against flags of convenience a success
  • $ 79,552 m spent on import of crude oil in 2009-10
  • Hannover fair in Mumbai expects more foreign cos
  • Trade with League of Arab Nations to touch $ 240 bn by 2014
  • Adanis to develop non-LNG port at Hazira
  • APM Terminals eyes acquisitions
  • KPT introduces e-tendering system
  • Ports in vicinity may influence decision on Posco project
  • Shanghai remains world's top container port
  • Vallarpadam ICTT on course for Dec. commissioning - Mohandas
  • 46.17 lakh people flew in Oct.-Data
  • Mamata seeks further service tax waiver on Rly freight
  • 6th economic census next year
  • Budget to look into Cenvat credit claims
  • Fieo's panacea for boosting exports
  • India-Chile FTA likely in 2011
  • More export sops likely in January
  • Rajkot machine tools fair may yield Rs 150 cr.
  • Working Group formed to capture new export markets
  • Fresh GST talks on Dec. 6
  • Retired SC judge to probe illegal mining of ore
  • WTC's PG courses from Dec. 4

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 2010
  • Panopa takes over worldwide spare parts logistics for Ammann
    The German service provider Panopa Logistik has taken over worldwide spare parts logistics in the compacting machines division of Switzerland's Ammann Group, a leading construction...
  • DHL partnership with Interstate Transport and Trans World Forwarding
    DHL Global Forwarding has entered into a partnership with Interstate Transport and Trans World Forwarding, in order to offer customers a complete perishable supply chain solution f...
  • Marketing association to promote Germany as a logistics location
    Eight German associations and companies recently teamed up in Frankfurt to found a promotional body to market Germany as a logistics location under the aegis of the Association of ...
  • Padua becomes sixth Italian destination for Loxx
    Padua became the sixth Italian destination of the logistics enterprise Loxx at the end of November. To this end Loxx intensified its cooperation with Italmondo, one of several part...
  • Iata believes freight volumes may be turning the corner
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has published international traffic results for October, which show a 14.4% year-on-year increase for international freight. Sinc...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Keppel-FELS books jack-up order

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Dangerous at sea rescue earns IMO bravery award
  • AAR rail traffic numbers up again during week
  • Corps reopens Ballard locks following maintenance work
  • Mitsui OSK Lines inks deal for pair of very large ore carriers
  • NYK set to purchase half of Knutsen Offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Yildirim deal secures CMA CGM's future
    Saadé family firmly in control of French liner shipping company after a year-long battle for survival
  • CMA CGM signs $500m Yildirim deal
  • CMA CGM close to sealing debt deal
  • CMA CGM approaches French government for cash injection
  • Hanjin boss defends TSA rates rise
    Young Min Kim says sector 'needs a bit more recovery'
  • Transpacific lines to seek more modest rate...
  • Lifeboat rule changes being rushed through
    Shipping groups say stronger guidelines needed on issue of release mechanisms
  • Greeks' gift for management is pushed back...
  • China Shipping Group forks out $365m on 8 oil tankers, 2 bulkers
    New orders are on top of $579m worth of acquisitions announced since September
  • Grand China Logistics harbours stratospheric...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • CMA CGM eyes IPO at deal's end
    CMA CGM could seek a public listing when the $500M investment of Turkey's Yildirim group comes to its term after five years
  • Most Sky crew released
    CREW MEMBERS of a Turkish vessel detained in the UK have been released by police in Turkey, a day after they were arrested on their return to the country, the ITF said today
  • Antwerp seeks wind farm partner
    THE PORT authority of Antwerp and the local authority-controlled Left Bank Corp are looking for a partner to help them build Belgium's largest onshore wind farm
  • Golar LNG returns to profits
    NORWAY'S Golar LNG returned to the black in 3Q10, but subsidiary Golar LNG Energy recorded deeper losses
  • Partners ponder Gothenburg bid
    CMA CGM and its new Turkish partner, the Yildirim group, could bid for the Swedish port of Gothenburg's container terminal, Yildirim's chairman said today
  • Gazprom takes Klaipeda capacity
    LITHUANIAN oil terminal operator Klaipedos Nafta has signed a fuel oil export deal with a trading subsidiary of Russia's Gazprom, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Four charged over weapons
    FOUR PEOPLE have been charged with arms trafficking after illegal arms were discovered in boxes in Nigeria last month, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • USC Finnish move denied
  • NYK enters shuttle tanker market
  • STX Europe losses shrink
  • Most Sky crew arrested
  • Irish exports rise in 3Q
  • COSCO talks with Hamburg
  • Stronger Asia box sector seen
  • CMA CGM signs $500M Turkish deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • CMA CGM Reaches Debt Pact, Seeks Government Cash
  • Global Air Freight Grows 14.4 Percent
  • Japanese Imports From U.S. Fell in October
  • Zim Extends Recovery With $37 Million Profit
  • Maersk Reported Close to 18,000-TEU Ship Order
  • Lufthansa Names New Cargo Chief

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Offer of cake today but a Guinness tomorrow?
    A misjudgement of the mood of its seafarers has left Maersk Line with egg and flour on its face. Inviting crew to celebrate a USD4.2 billion nine-month group profit by joining Copenhagen management in eating a slice of Danish lagkage [cream cake], while said mariners were still smarting from an intense period of radical cost-cutting, was in hindsight ill-advised.
  • CMA CGM confirms more details of its financial restructuring
  • CSAV revamps EuroAndes service
  • Maersk examining super-super post Panamax vessels
  • IMO to seek UN mandate on CO2 emissions
  • CMA CGM acquires new shareholder

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Saade's deal and no deal
    Jacques Saade may have opened $500m box but Turkish 'banker' Yildirim had offered CMA CGM twice that.
  • CSDC keeps on ordering
    Chinese owner pens new deals for 82,000-dwt bulkers at Guangzhou Longxue, bringing total to 32 vessels since August.
  • Hope for MCL Bremen crew
    German owner of ship boarded by pirates off India says crew safe but still in lock-down.
  • TUI lines up Hapag-Lloyd sale
    German tourism group wants to sell its near 50% stake in container line, but could retain some ownership.
  • Pirates board German ship
    Fate of MCL Bremen and crew unclear after hijack effort closer to India than Somalia.
  • Normand Ranger blaze contained
    Solstad Shipping anchor-handler crew bring engine room fire under control off Norway.
  • Quotes of the week
    Costamare is polishing its revolver while Jens Martin Jensen sticks the boot into Frontline's rivals.
  • IPO on Saade's radar
    CMA CGM could eye listing at end of five-year investment from Turkey's Yildirim Group, French owner reveals.
  • Restis crew arrested in India
    Greek bulker Dynamic Striker's master and three officers face criminal charges in Mumbai cargo dispute.
  • Bond boost for DOF as it raises $97m
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator satisfied even though bond raises less than upper end of target range.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Tsakos and NYK plan contrasting entries into the shuttle tanker sphere while Maersk takes containerships into another world.
  • Hijack fear for boxship Albedo
    Contact lost with Malaysian vessel as pirates board from seized Greek tanker, three other ships targeted.
  • New bulker bashes Indian jetty
    Goldbeam vessel damaged after hitting dock while berthing at port of Paradip.
  • Three men die in sinking
    Nine other crew feared dead after cargoship Huiying 168 goes down off China.
  • NOCC still skidding despite trade boost
    Oslo listed car carrier operator remains in the red although market shows signs of improving.
  • Kim Heng fined over yard death
    Singapore shipbuilder, two employees failed to take adequate safety measures before worker fell to his death in 2008.
  • "Disguised" stowaways discovered
    Two Ghanaian men held in Hamburg had sneaked on board German boxship by posing as stevedores.
  • Sea life through a camera lens
    We are getting more entries than ever from seafarers with just a week to go before the deadine falls on TradeWinds' annual photo competition.
  • STX Europe slashes nine-month loss
    Korean-controlled shipbuilder more optimistic on winning new cruiseship orders as deficit reduced.
  • Costly quarter for Golar LNG Energy
    John Fredriksen's spot LNG company hampered by higher operating expenses as losses grow in third quarter.
  • Golar eyes LNG cheer
    John Fredriksen-connected owner bullish on LNG fundamentals but finance costs erode bottom line.
  • CECO sells LPG oldie
    Camillo Eitzen-led owner reveals sale of Sigmas Master and reports smaller loss despite revenue drop.
  • Lower costs help STX OSV
    Norwegian shipbuilder recently listed in Singapore sees profits jump 69% on back of reduced costs.
  • Saade bags Yildirim cash
    Jacques Saade-led liner giant CMA CGM finally lands $500m investment from Turkish group for large stake.
  • BP in VLCC charter victory over NSCSA
    Saudi owner's claim for demurrage and bunkers for change of berth fails.
  • PST in fresh bulker splash
    Supramax orders take Teo Chew Wee-led shipping trust's recent newbuilding spree to $330m.
  • Keppel wins Standard rig
    Singapore shipyard joins jack-up drilling rig newbuilding rush with order for Norwegian owner.
  • S'pore eyes strong finish
    Lion Republic's container throughput set for second best year in a decade despite uncertain economy.
  • Most Sky crew arrested in Turkey
    Seafarers escape "squalid" ship in UK only to be welcomed home by police at Istanbul airport.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Dredger arrested by ITF Denmark
    Baltic Dredging ApS, a Danish-registered company with Swedish owners, has trouble with ITF Denmark over ten Indian seafarers signed on the Panama-flagged dredger Lesse. The crew has been
  • Alfons Håkans to rent repair yard
    The Finnish shipping company and tug operator Alfons Håkans will take over the operations at the repair yard at Suomenlinna off Helsinki from May 1, 2011. The dock is 120
  • Yildirim Group buys 20 per cent of CMA CGM
    Turkish Yildirim Group buys 20 per cent of the worlds third largest container company, French CMA CGM, at a cost of USD 500 million. Yildirim will get three out of
  • Russian company may buy Helsinki shipyard
    Russian media has reported that the Russian state owned company United Shipbuilding Corporation is going to buy a 50 per cent of STX Europe's Helsinki shipyard. According to the anonymous

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
  • Week ends with mostly firm prices
    Climb in US dollar causes crude futures to slightly drop.
  • Gastech Hosted Buyers Programme 2011 set for Amsterdam
    Programme will enable global LNG and LPG community to meet service providers on a one to one basis, according to event organiser.
  • Bunker prices stable in the Middle East
    Bunker prices in Suez sees little change.
  • Rotterdam bunker market steady
    HSFO products tight in Hamburg.
  • 2020 global 0.50% sulphur cap 'impossible'
    Industry expert Robin Meech predicts deferral to 2025 or longer to meet the aspirations of MARPOL Annex VI.
  • PetroChina to strengthen its fuel oil trading unit
    State-owned company buys out China National United Oil Corp.
  • New CEO for Ventrin
    Jones leaves Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV.
  • 'Little time' for shipping to comply with sulphur caps
    Maersk official warns against a 'late rush' to become sulphur compliant.
  • Bunker prices firm as week closes
    Tight avails in Hong Kong, traders say.
  • OOCL raises bunker surcharges for Australia-Asian routes
    New rates will apply in December.
  • Brightoil CFO steps down
    Sam Cheung retired as executive director of the company at the conclusion of the company's annual general meeting on Thursday.
  • Essar Oil sells 380 cSt cargo at lower discount
    Sells third December-loading cargo to BP.
  • Sri Lankan shipping agency blasts local media over spill report
    Claims newspaper added a political dimension to the story.
  • Singapore bunker deliveries 'back to normal'
    Terminal congestion has eased, according to local traders.
  • Chimbusco October bunker sales down 6%
    Chinese supplier still on track to post record bonded bunker sales volume for 2010.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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