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May 31, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Now for slow fix after BP 'top kill' fails
    BP plc's 'top kill' oil well plug failed on Saturday, practically killing any optimism among Gulf coast residents that the mammoth spill fouling their coast and fishing industry will end any time soon.

Sched Netweb site
  • Yusen Terminals starts pilot solar project at LA Port
  • China's import and export value in April up 39.4 pc
  • Yangtze River trunk stream ports' throughput up 33.5pc in April
  • BIMCO's 2011 AGM to be held in Vancouver June 6-8, 2011
  • Georgia's deepwater ports generate jobs, income for state
  • Cicek Shipyard to return to ship repair market
  • CAL to launch new Houston-Auckland service in 2011
  • Boeing Shanghai MRO for Thailand's Business Air
  • Russia's ABC launch weekly Frankfurt connection
  • Canada to tighten air cargo security with screening measures

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ITT commences operations in India
  • ESPLL Q4 revenue up by 19 pc
  • Forwarders fear early imposition of peak season surcharges
  • Rope in private sector to develop inland waterways-Plan panel
  • Investigation cell for maritime mishaps cleared
  • GE Shipping to augment fleet
  • DIESL ropes in TCS for landmark IT solution
  • Interim anti-dumping duty mooted on STPP from China
  • India-Mercosur talks on PTA in June
  • Radial tyre imports freed from restricted list
  • Surge in 2-wheeler tyre imports worries rubber planters
  • India, Asean may ink FTA on services in Aug.
  • New South Wales seeks investments
  • Dighi port poised to draw anchor
  • Noble Group's exit not to affect Gopalpur port development
  • Major Ports officers' body meets Minister
  • CWC felicitates ICD-Dashrath users
  • DHL subsidiary to open FTWZ at Sriperumbudur in November
  • MoS Secretary satisfied with progress of Vallarpadam ICTT
  • UN pats India, projects 8 pc growth in 2010-11
  • Reach out to rural economy, help in skill development, PM tells industry
  • CCEA clears way for speeding up PSUs' divestment process
  • DLF wants to revive SEZ project in Kolkata
  • State farmers seek compensation for EU rejection of grapes
  • Praful & US Exim Bank chief hold talks

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 27, 2010
  • Bibby Distribution reports record profits in 2009
    The Liverpool-based UK forwarding and logistics group Bibby Distribution has reported record profits for the second consecutive year, with profits of GBP 5.8 million on a turnover ...
  • Logwin establishes national subsidiary in Kenya
    The global logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has established its own regional company in Kenya. The first office opened in the Kenyan capi...
  • Wincanton to manage supply chain for Goldbeck
    The logistics and transport service provider Wincanton, together with Goldbeck Solar GmbH, has established an end-to-end environment friendly transport chain to supply goods to Gol...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2010
  • BP tries its next options
  • Top Kill fails

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Greenbrier cutting work week in wake of Portland River Plan
  • Weekly rail freight numbers continue to gain ground
  • Coast Guard bans vessel from calling US ports
  • Coast Guard keeping tabs on vessel near Columbia mouth
  • FHA unveils new tool for finding traffic bottlenecks

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Zim cuts losses to $82m in first quarter
    Line still in the red despite cutting ship charter costs by about a third
  • Maersk Tankers looks to move on Positive start for 2010 as Asia-Europe box rates rally
  • Zim buoyed by ratings upgrade
  • Eitzen Gas to continue ship sale strategy
    Company to dispose older vessels in bid to improve profitability
  • Ethylene predicted to lead revival for gas shipping
  • Golden Ocean reports $24m profit in first quarter
    Dry bulk operator sees improvement from $16.6m a year earlier
  • Bullish Eagle Bulk boss declares the days of distress are over
  • Fuel costs push Attica losses deeper
    Attica slumps to a $27m after-tax loss for the quarter
  • Attica Group tumbles into the red

Fairplayweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Obama freezes US drilling
    PRESIDENT Obama, who plans a visit today to monitor efforts to halt the Gulf of Mexico spill disaster, has suspended virtually all current and new offshore US oil drilling
  • Cocaine found in banana box
    CUSTOMS officials have seized a consignment of 117kg of cocaine in St Petersburg, hidden in a banana container
  • Australian warship halts pirates
    A WARSHIP from Australia has reportedly have stopped a skiff full of pirates thought to have been staging attacks on merchant ships off the Gulf of Aden
  • Gdansk terminal deal signed
    A CONTRACT was reportedly signed today to build a new terminal at Poland's Baltic port of Gdansk
  • UK to axe planning panel
    BRITAIN'S new coalition government is axing the Infrastructure Planning Commission, an independent body that weighed infrastructure projects
  • How Navios turned tide
    NAVIOS Holdings bought 1.8M last-minute shares in its 'blank cheque' tanker company to secure its majority vote this week, an SEC filing reveals
  • US: begone Wilmina!
    A TANKER has been banished from US shores for three years by the Coast Guard for pollution law violations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • NS Chief Sees Nothing to Like in Rail Bill
  • Hertwig Named President at Florida East Coast Railway
  • Truck Tonnage Rose 9.4 Percent in April
  • Truckload Demand Strong But Slowing
  • April Steel Imports Inch Up 0.9 Percent From March
  • LAX Freight Grows 28 Percent, Rebound Levels Off
  • Advocate Urges Congress to Protect Pension Benefits
  • Greenbrier Cuts Workweek for Barge Building
  • PBGC Splits Chicago-area Trucking Pension Fund
  • OOCL Hikes Rates to Australia
  • Consumers Earn More, Spend the Same
  • Canada Post Chief to Take Over at UK's Royal Mail
  • Retailer Hancock Ships Faster, Raises Freight Spending
  • Antwerp Takes Stake in DP World Terminal
  • NOL Chief Says Private Infrastructure Investment Needed
  • Consortium Cancels Forth Ports Takeover Offer
  • Global Economy to Grow 3.7 Percent
  • Hitachi to Acquire Major Indian Forwarder
  • Japanese Ship Orders Double in April
  • South Korea Fines Airlines for Cargo Price Fixing

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • The sage doth talk good sense
    The official Royal barge on London's River Thames, the Royal Nore, was this week the venue for COSCO Group's charismatic president and ceo, Capt. Wei Jia-fu to celebrate his well-deserved Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award; presented to the executive at the Guildhall on Monday evening.
  • Cracks appear as Danaos cancels boxships
  • New transpac service to launch
  • ERFA questions bailout of Belgium Railways
  • Poor pricing zaps Zim
  • Yangtze River boosts infrastructure

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • US bans Awilco tanker
    The US has banished a Norwegian suezmax for three years over 'extremely serious deliberate offenses'.
  • Lasco fraud for trial
    Judge refuses summary judgment over diversion of millions in alleged chartering scam involving Ventspils chief, Aivars Lembergs.
  • Odfjell scraps Bow Prima
    Norwegian owner takes $3.3m hit on sale of chemical tanker for recycling in Chinese yard.
  • 'Don't mention the norovirus'
    A much-disinfected cruiseship will be entertaining German guests under a new name.
  • Mexican port boss arrested
    Manzanillo captain Jorge Arturo Castaneda held over alleged links to drug trafficking.
  • Murmansk restores dividend
    Russian tanker owner handing over $19m to shareholders after missing 2008 payment.
  • Quotes of the week
    George Economou opens his empty wallet while Torm wants to stay away from the headlines.
  • Latvian ship in fuel shortage bust
    MCA detains Uniship's Taigeta after master forced to set off without enough diesel fuel.
  • Fredriksen ready to fight?
    Tycoon's Seadrill has not given up hope of beating Ensco to control of Scorpion Offshore.
  • James Fisher offloads Supremity
    UK owner cuts tanker capacity by selling products carrier to Norwegian interests.
  • Palmali scoops aframaxes
    Ambitious Turkish owner bags two resales at Tsuneishi, and lines up VLCC and suezmax deals.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Stena swells its orderbook at Samsung Heavy while a Korean bank goes out on a bulker binge.
  • Former cop seized after leap
    Jamaican sex assault suspect nabbed after jumping from Carnival Liberty cruiseship at Ocho Rios.
  • Antwerp buys into new terminal
    Belgium port eyes barge traffic by taking stake in DP World's Beverdonk facility.
  • Tuzla claims another victim
    Turkish yard worker killed after crane rope snapped at Selahhatin Shipyard in Istanbul.
  • Golden and Pipavav settle
    Bulker owner's long-running spat with Indian yard over panamax bulk order has finally been resolved.
  • Northstream pulls Forth bid
    "Current economic uncertainty" kyboshes consortium's chase of Forth Ports which sees share price slump.
  • CECO suffers Chemical burn
    Axel Eitzen-led Camillo Eitzen sent into the red in first quarter following $10m Eitzen Chemical sting.
  • Golden Ocean in strong start
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner sees profits jump nearly 44% on a year ago on strong rates.
  • Mosvold settles rig dispute
    Dubai yard to now build only one jack up for Norwegian rig owner after nine month dispute.
  • Pac Basin bulker breaks down
    Vessel belonging to Hong Kong bulker owner reportedly left without power off US west coast port.
  • Another cape for Navios
    Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner picks up another capesize resale under construction in Korea.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • MLL to manage 10 Military Sealift Command ships
  • Zim has $82 million loss in 1st quarter
  • NOL: Make private investment easier
  • Delta Cargo offers new routes
  • Mok to head North Asia for DHL Supply Chain
  • Russian Railways to buy 221 Siemens locomotives
  • Maybe you can fight city hall?
  • Florida knows its chicken
  • Rep. Mica urges action on HMT bill
  • Port of N.Y.-N.J.: More containers, fewer trucks
  • Chinese investing in Zeebrugge terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Wilhelmsen tanker banned from US ports
    The 150.000 DWT Norwegian flagged crude oil tanker Wilmina, built 1997, has been banned from all US ports for three years. After a tip from a crew member, the
  • World fleet will grow in the years ahead
    According to a study from the Clarkson Research Services, the world fleet will grow 7.2 per cent in 2010 and 8.7 per cent in 2011. European owners account
  • STX in cooperation on Russian order
    STX Finland may receive a Russian order for a combined icebreaker and oil spill combat vessel of Aker Arctic Technology's ARC 100 design. The Finnish companies STX Finland Oy, Aker
  • BP oil spill larger than Exxon Valdez disaster
    The volume of the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has most likely surpassed the Exxon Valdez disaster in 1989. The oil could be flowing at a rate

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 28, 2010
  • Bunker prices hit bottom
    Window of lower bunker numbers soon to close.
  • Markets mostly higher to end week
    Bunkers taking their cue from early gains ahead of US long weekend.
  • Double-digit price jumps
    Bunkering disruptions anticipated in Piraeus next week.
  • Malta next destination for Horizon Terminals
    New terminal to have 600,000 cubic meters capacity for black and clean products.
  • Strong IFO gains in Fujairah
    More mixed picture elsewhere in MEA region.
  • New Aegean terminal to cater to North American ECA
    Up to 120,000 mt tank capacity to be built at recently secured site in Jamaica.
  • Land secured for Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal
    Port operator to construct fuel oil terminal with four million tonnes per year capacity.
  • Oil spill closes Singapore beaches
    Beyond conventional clean-up methods, MPA reports 'encouraging' results from experimenting with absorbent plastic beads.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage flow to Singapore set to rise
    10% increase expected in June, but Middle East utilities and growing demand from ships may soak up more fuel oil.
  • Marine fuel prices up in key ports
    Low demand at all major ports as Singapore market closes for holiday.
  • Hyundai Heavy unveils eco-friendly gas engine
    Claims new engine reduces CO2 and NOx emissions by 20% and 97% respectively.
  • Bank predicts box shipping to recover by end-2011
    Slow steaming to support demand for box vessels, says HSH Nordbank.
  • Hambantota 'not affected' by new bunker facilities in India
    Competitive bunker rates in the works at Hambantota Port, says SLPA chairman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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