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June 4, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Commodity shipping rates may stay high on demand from China
    Shipping costs for bulk commodities such as coal and iron ore will stay high in the next few months because of record purchases by China, before flattening by the end of the year as new vessels are delivered, a shipbroker said.
  • Shipping groups fight Norway over taxes
    Norway's government met two shipping companies in court yesterday to defend its tonnage tax that imposes a big tax bill on the industry at a time when the global downturn is hammering profits.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL, Evergreen tie-up on Asia-Europe, Asia-America
  • Maersk upgrades coverage for Mideast-India-USEC
  • Hamburg Sud names last of its 10 Monte class ships in Hong Kong
  • Jiangyin port launches service to Taiwan
  • Schenker China opens Wuhan branch to serve local industry
  • CEO McHugh leaves DHL Express Asia Pacific in shake up
  • US freight up 4pc, year-on-year loss narrows: Cass index
  • Return of the privateer? MISC refits box ship as armed escort
  • MSC Augusta calls at Manila-operated TICT in Syria
  • Ports of Auckland see larger ships, but Maersk man doubtful
  • African container ports thrive despite global downturn
  • Korean Air adds Xian and Mudanjiang to China service
  • China Southern resumes Urumchi, Kashi, Islamabad route
  • Qantas Freight turns to Vietnam as traditional demand dries up
  • Continental's operational results slide in May

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia deploys bigger ships on 'Super Galex' service
  • ICS, Madras Branch, starts 2010 exam registration
  • GPPL impresses Jaipur ex-im trade with power-point presentation on Port Pipavav
  • Chennai Port adopts 'integrity pact'
  • Petroleum coke unloading record set at Vizag Port
  • Core sector's April feat flashes hopes of economic recovery
  • IMC wants chambers excluded from purview of Finance Act amendment
  • 8 SEZ proposals get formal approval
  • Maran sees promising future for textile industry
  • Rozwadowski named new ICC Secy-Gen.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 2, 2009
  • Evergreen and China Shipping to cooperate on Asia-Europe, Asia-USA routes
    Evergreen Line and China Shipping Container Lines have agreed to cooperate on their Asia-Europe, Asia-Mexico-US East Coast and Asia-US West Coast services from June 2009. The joint...
  • Delmas launches ro-ro line calling at Spinelli's Genoa Port Terminal
    Delmas, a specialist in the Africa trade, has started a new ro-ro service between the West Mediterranean and West Africa. Two vessels offer departures on a fortnight...
  • K Line establishes own agency in Brazil
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has established its own shipping agency in Brazil, K-Line Roro & Bulk Agencia Maritima, for car carrier and bulk shipping operations (both dry and li...
  • Gulftainer named Port Authority and Terminal Operator of the Year
    Gulftainer, a leading regional port management and logistics firm, was named Port Authority and Terminal Operator of the Year at the third annual Supply Chain and Transport Aw...
  • RJ opens direct service to Benghazi
    Royal Jordanian (RJ) started a direct twice-weekly service (on Mondays and Fridays) between Amman (Jordan) and Benghazi (Libya) on 1 June. It thus put the destination bac...
  • Malaysia Airlines ordered to pay EUR 6.9 million
    A European arbitration tribunal has ordered Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Malaysia's national carrier, to pay Advanced Cargo Logistic GmbH (ACL) EUR 6.9 million for breach of a cargo ha...
  • Singapore Airlines deploys Airbus A330 to Nagoya
    Singapore Airlines commenced daily Airbus A330-300 services between Singapore and Nagoya (Japan) on 1 June. The link replaces the airline's five times weekly Boeing B777 opera...
  • Airports for sale in Europe?
    Infratil, a New Zealand-based infrastructure investment company, has hinted at the possibility of offloading its European airport assets after posting an after-tax loss o...
  • Airbus is 40 years old
    Airbus has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Franco-German agreement to launch the A300. The French minister of transport Jean Chamant and the German minister of economic affa...
  • New Dakar-based airline to rise from ashes
    On 29 May, the Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc and the Senegalese government signed an agreement to establish a new airline in Dakar (Senegal) on 29 May, according to th...
  • Vopak constructs new storage terminal
    Koninklijke Vopak NV (Royal Vopak) has taken the final investment decision to build and operate a new storage terminal for oil products in the port of Amsterdam (Netherlands). The ...
  • Logwin opens new location in eastern China
    The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based logistics enterprise Logwin strengthened its position in the Chinese market by opening an additional branch office, in Zhangjiagang, a...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Maersk Alabama missing cash probe
  • Chemoil claims Gulf of Mexico "success"
  • London Club makes US$34.6m surplus
  • Evergreen and China Shipping in joint services agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Longview Port Commission Oks new grain terminal lease
  • Evergreen joins CSCL in service cooperation
  • Panama Canal Authority teaming with Maryland Port group
  • New shipbuilding report inked by Lloyds Register - Fairlplay
  • Trucking association calls for safety award nominations

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • BIMCO ready with emissions proposal
    BIMCO poised to firm up its stance on reducing emissions from shipping after decision at general meeting in Athens.
  • UK shipping sector vents anger over pollution slurs
  • Amlin snaps up Fortis for $496m
    LLOYD'S insurance heavyweight buys Fortis Corporate Insurance in biggest marine insurance-related deal of the year.
  • Shipowners hopeful of light dues breakthrough
    UK shipping minister signals progress had been made on a more equitable division of the costs.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • NASSCO newbuildings on brink
    PRIVATE equity firm Blackstone has warned that the US-flag MR product tanker newbuilding order at NASSCO could go into default as soon as August
  • Dozens of KG placings cancelled
    DWINDLING returns in container and bulker operations are thwarting many equity placings in the German KG market
  • Fleet Management fights back
    FLEET Management, which operated the Cosco Busan during the November 2007 spill in San Francisco Bay, faces serious financial risk after conceding guilt in two misdemeanours
  • Hamburg shipping trust launched
    HAMBURG shipping and trading group Komrowski is seeking a listing of its blind-pool investment vehicle Vilmaris on the Hamburg Stock Exchange by the end of this month
  • Nordea shuffles its deck
    NORDEA has announced a shuffle, including appointment of Hans Jacobson as the new head of banking in Sweden
  • Euro/Asia box rate 'disaster' seen
    A LEADING shipping analyst told Fairplay today that a 56% fall in Asia/Europe container freight rates for the second month of 2009 was "disastrous and devastating"
  • GL in further takeover
    GERMAN class society Germanischer Lloyd is gearing up for another takeover

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • APL Launches Direct Vietnam-U.S. Service
  • Pilots Reject Southwest Contract
  • CMA CGM Hikes Asia-Europe Rates
  • Agricultural Carriers Dispute HOS Study
  • Seaway Traffic Plunges
  • Israel Corp. Lends Zim $50M
  • Maersk Reflags Nine Ships in U.S.
  • Hub Group Shift Targets UP-NS Networks
  • Durable Goods Shipments Revised Downward
  • Fitch Downgrades CMA CGM Debt
  • Highway Fund is $7 Billion Short
  • Chamber Backs Taiwan-China Trade Pact
  • Cosco Busan Operator Seeks to Avoid Fines
  • Hub Group to Shift from BNSF to UP
  • Private Equity Firm Bids for Royal Mail Stake
  • "Worst Economy in a Generation," Says Economist

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Rays of hope from China's PMI
  • Panama Canal and Maryland sign MOU
  • Hamburg Sud's 'Monte' jigsaw complete
  • Fuel recovery surcharges on the way back
  • Transfennica adds third vessel to Bilbao run

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • DryShips cancels
    Capesize bulker with a contract price of $114m is cancelled after $42.8m payment.
  • Amlin grabs FCI
    Charles Philipps-led insurance and reinsurance group snaps up Fortis Corporate Insurance for EUR 350m.
  • JS Mattu escapes
    Spanish airplane prevents pirate hijacking on a general cargoship, and UK warship disarms the suspects.
  • Green Economou
    Greek shipowner and broker Banchero and Costa invest in a $300m fund to buy bulkers for green scrapping.
  • Yard man on 447
    Atlantico Sul executive and Croatian seafarer named among passengers presumed lost, as vessels diverted to search for Flight 447 are identified.
  • CGG seeks more
    Seismic vessel owner CGGVeritas prices notes worth $350m, $50m more than previously sought.
  • Exxon hits whale
    Authorities say a SeaRiver Maritime tanker hit an endangered humpback whale found dead in Valdez.
  • Asphalt spilt
    Coast Guard responds after Greek asphalt carrier suffers spill at Sprague Energy terminal in Maine.
  • Pair picked out
    Joseph Compofelice and Age Korsvold both singled out for personal treatment in latest mud slinging between Trico and Kistefos.
  • NSCSA to bulk up
    Saudi national carrier to enter dry-bulk owning or chartering market through joint venture with compatriot.
  • Winds of change
    Bard Engineering takes PSV from Sartor in $6.5m deal, with new identity also on the cards for the erstwhile Ocean Scotsman.
  • Return to Rieber
    Sven Rong-led shipowner takes Geo Atlantic back in $58m switch which will cost PGS up to $50m this quarter.
  • Genco boosted
    Analysts hike Genco Shipping & Trading's price target after latest charter deals.
  • PSV deal off
    TMM and India's Sical Logistics pull plug on $27m Sical Torino sale, TradeWinds understands.
  • Mixed for Tallink
    Third quarter passenger figures boost Estonian ferry owner, but freight business declines.
  • Bharati goes low
    Indian shipyard offering to buy 20% of shipowner Great Offshore for 5% below Tuesday's closing price.
  • Lost at sea
    Filipino seafarer Arden Jugueta named as victim of Air France flight 447.
  • Safety first
    Turkey issues new training rules to stop death toll at Istanbul's Tuzla shipyard complex.
  • Sevan shores up
    Jan Erik Tveteraas-led offshore player says $175m private placement has removed financial uncertainty which has hung over the company.
  • Lookouts lashed
    Australian report finds watch keepers on German boxship and fishing vessel at fault for 2008 smash.
  • Paris offloads
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings is selling its only panamax bulker and expects to book a profit.
  • Tax tussle
    Norwegian owners' court battle over back-taxes bill begins on Wednesday.
  • Ferry fall-out
    Australian shipyard Austal and US maritime administration facing losses from Hawaii Superferry bankruptcy.
  • Double trouble
    Russian tanker grounds in Caspian, while cargoship suffers engine room fire in Lake Onega.
  • Precious sells
    Thai owner once again sheds an elderly bulker with mystery Greek paying $4.2m for 1984-built handysize.
  • Puff grand-daddy
    An 81-year-old tug boat captain faces long jail term after smuggling '36m worth of cannabis into the UK in ballast tanks.
  • Hellenic fixes
    London-listed Greek shipowner ties up ship that was previously chartered to Samsun Logix.
  • Going steady
    Genco converts panamax bulker charter from spot to fixed rate, expanding fleet's time charter coverage.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Zim, former partner in slot charter dispute
  • CKYH doubles up on Asia/Europe string
  • Hamburg Süd receives vessel, 3 more to come
  • UPS buys company in Slovenia
  • Mexican truckers seek $6 billion from U.S.
  • Pacer names Chantland director
  • U.S. ' Mexico Relations
  • U.S. affirms commitment to Mexico trade
  • FMC reviews 24 OTI license applications
  • Riverside sues Long Beach over rail traffic
  • Suez transits, revenue drops
  • Oakland to reconsider truck plan June 16

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Transatlantic stops sale of Atlantic division
    Swedish owner Transatlantic has decided to stop the sale of its Atlantic division. According to Transatlantic's president Anders K'llstr'm the decision has been taken to create stability for its customers
  • Bermuda to the top of Paris MOU quality list
    The port state organisation Paris MOU has published its annually revised list of flag state inspection performance. The list is based on issued detentions in relation to the number of
  • DNV best in class
    In addition to the ranking of flag states, the port state organisation Paris MOU also lists classification societies according to their port state inspection results. This year's list covers 27

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Bunker prices still rising
    But crude oil prices weaken for second day.
  • Crude oil falls on US inventory build
    NYMEX crude slipping by over $2 after release of DOE report.
  • Credit terms have been 'halved'
    'Sellers need to run frequent credit checks on their buyers to reduce risks,' says IBIA chairman.
  • Russian oil firm eyeing Italian market
    Operations to be based around refinery and terminal facilities near Augusta.
  • Ferry plans back on track
    Plans had been postponed against background of record high bunker prices.
  • Singapore bunker prices hold steady
    Bunker prices continue to climb in most Asian ports.
  • Shell CEO: Energy demand to double by 2050
    'Too little investment' will trigger a new price spike, says Van der Veer.
  • ClassNK raises 'environmental standards' for ships
    Revises its set of evaluation criteria for ships to meet 'environmentally friendly' standard.
  • Trafigura unit to double oil storage capacity
    $400 million to be spent on more storage in Africa, Malaysia, Central America and the Middle East.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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