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June 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DHL Global gets postal service licence
    DHL Global Mail - the International Mail division of Deutsche Post DHL - announced yesterday that it has been granted the Postal Services Operator (PSO) licence from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).
  • Mitsui OSK says hiving off container unit possible
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's second-biggest shipping line in terms of sales, says spinning off its container shipping division is one option to turn around the loss-making business.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL mulls quitting box business to turn around company
  • CMA CGM hikes rate US$300/TEU July 1, ups BAF as oil rises
  • Shanghai monthly trade value up 3.7pc, but down 26pc year on year
  • Zim, CSCL said to be arbitrating over sour slot charter deal
  • Feeder extends to Xinhui from Chiwan and Shekou terminals
  • Guangzhou Port launches container rail service to Changsha
  • Dar es Salaam cuts port charges to lure cargo from Mombasa
  • Virginia Port Authority sees box traffic, revenue fall
  • Pirates awash in cash - riches attract women, fresh recruits
  • Dachser sets up Brazil firm, resets old Logimasters deal
  • Checklist is published to prevent fires at sea
  • Cathay CEO: Cargo slide stops, but consumer demand needed for uptick
  • United Airlines reports air cargo down 27pc in May
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines moves Japanese naval gear to fight pirates
  • DHL seeks to copy BA-like airline catering deals in Asia Pacific

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line upgrades MidEast-India-US East Coast coverage with changes in MECL1 & MECL2
  • Updated TT Club handbook explains International Carriage of Goods Conventions
  • HSL to float first of six vessels for Good Earth Maritime this month
  • CMA CGM announces rate restoration on Asia-Europe trades
  • 2 PSVs built by CSL christened
  • GE Shipping delivers Handymax ship
  • Exports on a roller-coaster dive
  • India urged to showcase wares at Guangxi expo in October
  • NTBs issue to be taken up with US Dept of Trade
  • Gangavaram port proves mettle in coal discharge
  • Nath promises smoother course to highways development
  • Orient Box Movers launching Goa's 1st container yard at Verna today
  • Allcargo facilitates movement of Delhi Metro
  • Exporters press for 5-year tax holiday among slew of sops
  • Simple environment clearance norms for core projects proposed
  • Banks directed to clear local cheques the same day

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 3, 2009
  • Leisure Cargo to manage all cargo business for Air Europa
    Air Europa, the second-largest carrier in Spain, has signed a total cargo management services agreement with Germany's D'sseldorf-based air cargo sales and marketing specialist Lei...
  • Dachser establishes own company in Brazil
    The joint venture partners Dachser and Logimasters are reorganising their business in Brazil and thus terminated their joint venture in March. The German logistics provider Dachser...
  • Agility acquires Trafinsa in Mexico
    Global logistics provider Agility has acquired its long-standing partner in Mexico, Trafinsa SA de CV, as well as its US affiliate Trafinsa International. Trafinsa is headquartered...
  • NYK Logistics wins Nissan UK contract
    Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) has signed a contract with NYK Logistics to provide inbound logistics services at its factory in Sunderland (England). NYK Logistics will support th...
  • Ceva restructures in South America and opens facility in Brazil
    Logistics and supply chain specialist Ceva Logistics has implemented a new operating structure in South America, and will now run two large independent business units there - Brazi...
  • Clark Equipment new Gottwald representative for Australasia
    Gottwald Port Technology has strengthened its global sales and service network with the appointment of the Sydney-based enterprise Clark Equipment Australia as its sales and servic...
  • New Bremerhaven car terminal services
    The shipping company Van Uden, with its own ro-ro ships "Maximahaven", "Julianahaven" and additional charter tonnage, recently relocated a ro-ro service from Hamburg to Bremerhaven...
  • Franco-Italian maritime trade to be boosted
    Two projects for the development of transport and logistics in the Italian province of Livorno are now under way. They are financed by the Franco-Italian 'Marittimo' programme for ...
  • Port of Long Beach investing in reducing air pollution
    The port of Long Beach has approved its Middle Harbor Redevelopment Program, in keeping with its commitment to sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. It includes USD 15 ...
  • Ant Logistics investing despite the crisis
    Ant Logistics, which specialises in finished vehicle logistics, is proceeding with investment plans, even though the automotive industry is very depressed at the moment. The compan...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Boxship fleet "will keep growing"
  • DryShips cancels capesize newbuilding
  • GC Rieber buys back vessel
  • Goldenport sells bulker

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Maersk recapitalizes U.S.-flag fleet
  • Cummings introduces maritime education bill
  • TOTE earns OHSAS 1801 certification
  • Plug-in power at Port of Antwerp
  • Teekay 4Q net income soars
  • Set back for Terminal Island repair yard plan
  • DSME books barge order

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners tap Seeger as interim director
  • New Port of Portland website covers industrial development
  • Sale of Olympia streetsweeper to benefit breast cancer fundraiser
  • Port of Tacoma honored for 2009 budget document
  • Area schoolchildren help name Port of Vancouver, USA cranes

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Cheap iron ore to China the key to dry bulk rates
    IMPORTS could hit 530m tonnes if price stays low, says expert.
  • Derivatives crash hits capesize spot rates
  • Step up anti-piracy fight, urges BIMCO
    BIMCO calls for greater urgency and stronger action from the international community to stamp out piracy in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Spot rates drive down box lines' Pacific contract terms
    APL warns transpacific carriers are faced with unsustainable annual contracts.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Violence flares at Spain's yards
    CLASHES pitted police against more than 1,500 shipyard and metal workers today in Spain, with 20 injuries reported
  • Teekay unveils huge quarter loss
    TEEKAY Corp lost $660.8M in the final quarter of last year ' which it is just reporting today, a full quarter behind the schedule of its competitors
  • Kroes outlines Uljanik selloff
    EC COMPETITION head Neelie Kroes has called for Croatia's Uljanik yard to be sold, under a plan in which 57% of the proceeds will go to an investor and 25% to yard workers
  • Chinalco works on Oz ties
    CHINALCO chairman Xiong Weiping is in Australia today to promote the company's proposed $19.5Bn investment in Rio Tinto
  • CMA CGM's Asia/Europe rise
    CMA CGM has adopted a new rate restoration policy on services between Asia and Europe because it sees signs that box volumes are recovering, the French liner company said today
  • Jamaica seeks post-collision options
    JAMAICAN energy minister James Robertson said the country does not face a fuel crisis despite damage from the Petrojam refinery pier being struck by the tanker Great News

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Holiday Week Hits Rails Hard
  • DOT Eyes Ports for Stimulus Spending
  • Illinois Senate Asks Obama for STB Action
  • Panel Reviews Gas Tax Alternatives
  • Dynamex Sales, Profit Slide
  • BNSF Touts Service Gains as Hub Moves Away
  • Wincanton Profit Fell 45.5 Percent
  • Oberstar Says No Extension for Highway Bill
  • Global Inflation Fell in April
  • Hoegh Autoliners Adds Service to India, Africa
  • Brown Shoe Opens DC in California
  • Weak Volume Slashes UTi Revenue
  • Canadian Truckers Seek Lower Border Costs
  • Maersk Serves South America-Europe-Russia
  • Biden, LaHood, Governors Talk Rail
  • FedEx Taking $1.2 Billion in Charges
  • Risk Management: Combating Piracy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • TT Club's Carriage of Goods handbook for busy managers
  • CMA CGM goes for another Asia/Europe rate increase
  • MISC deploys boxship as anti-pirate auxiliary
  • Felixstowe gets new rail service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Slovenian evades
    Indian navy stops pirate attack on Splosna Plovba-operated handymax bulker Postojna.
  • Tug hijacked
    Singapore-registered tug and barge attacked in growing piracy hotspot off southern Malaysia.
  • Petrobras bags rig
    Brazilian oil and gas player to contract Odfjell Drilling newbuilding semi-submersible and has options for drillship duo.
  • Teekay tanks
    Bjorn Moller-led shipping giant sent to $660.8m three month loss by write downs and derivatives losses.
  • Port bags $154m
    Hamburg Sud-backed company building new Itapoa container port in Brazil garners BRL 300m through notes issue.
  • Scorpion to sell
    Norwegian offshore owner to sell rig to repay new $52m loan from John Fredriksen's Seadrill and Christen Sveaas.
  • Tanker hits pier
    Products tanker Great News spells bad news for Jamaica's Petrojam Refinery after crash with pier.
  • Costly trio depart
    Three Varun anchor handlers heading for Africa after miserable few months in the North Sea, but brokers view of the market is brightening.
  • Shore line blamed
    Chronos Shipping says its asphalt carrier was not directly involved in a spill in US waters.
  • Price pressure
    Sical Logistics continues to court buyers for the Sical Torino after collapse of $27m TMM deal but it has lowered its sights, brokers say.
  • Blackstone fights
    Private equity firm is seeking to prevent US Shipping Partners' efforts to protect its stake in Nassco newbuildings during bankruptcy proceedings.
  • S&P soars
    Bulker spending reaches post crash high in May as China dethrones Greece as leading buyer.
  • Jinhui sells again
    Three-year-old panamax fetches $39m for Hong Kong owner which sold a supramax on Tuesday.
  • Back in business
    Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding wins first order in nine months ' a barge for Heerema Marine.
  • Going solo?
    MOL could spin-off loss making container division to better fight economic downturn, exec says.
  • 400 face axe
    Norwegian cruise and ferry owner Hurtigruten could double proposed lay-offs to cut costs.
  • Sri Lanka loss
    Multipurpose owner Mercantile Shipping's annual result turns red in slump as it cuts workforce.
  • Dawn to dock
    Carnival ship carrying nearly 3,000 gets go ahead to call at Sydney after negative swine flu results.
  • Sale buoys EMS
    Shares in Annette Malm Justad-led firm on the rise following sale of duty free unit.
  • Fiji finish
    South Pacific owner Saliabasaga Shipping lays off workers and wants out of unprofitable government contract.
  • BP plugs in
    Long Beach claims tanker cold ironing first as Alaska Navigator plugs into shore-based power.
  • PTP gets a third
    French liner group CMA CGM becomes only the third operator to sign up to use Malaysian container terminal.
  • Hoegh expands
    Norwegian vehicle carrier operator set to enter trade between Middle East, India and Africa.
  • APL ups again
    Neptune Orient Line's liner arm announces second round of rate rises on Asia-Europe trade.
  • Removal begins
    Operation to remove the last vestiges of the former Zodiac boxship MSC Napoli has begun.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • CMA CGM: rate hike on Asia/Europe trades
  • Wilhelmsen finds inroads in China bulk
  • OTAL adds Congo call to feeder service
  • British Airways cargo reorganizes
  • Senate Commerce Committee takes rail reform lead
  • Asphalt spill in Maine
  • UTI reports lower sales, profits
  • BDP International hosts foreign tax credit seminar
  • Long Beach looks for zero emission ideas
  • Rotterdam terminal sees off largest laden vessel
  • Riverside sues Long Beach over rail traffic

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Arrested pirates to Kenya
    The seven pirates detained by the Swedish corvette HMS Malm' will be flown to Kenya for prosecution, based on the EU-Kenyan agreement from 6th March 2009. With this sixth
  • BW Gas and Farstad take government to court
    The shipping companies BW Gas and Farstad Shipping have sued the Norwegian state because the Norwegian government in 2007 decided to claim back taxes in connection with the new tonnage
  • LRIT Centre in operation
    The EU's LRIT Data Centre (Long Range Identification and Tracking) has now started operating and the year-and-a-half preparatory phase by EMSA and its main contractor Collecte Localisation
  • Odense delivers the first of six ro-ros
    Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the first of six ro-ros for the British investment company Epic Shipping in London. The vessel, hull no. 217, is sailing under the name
  • First power cable across the Great Belt
    In a few weeks' time, theDanish underwater contractor JD-Contractor and its veteran cable layer barge the Henry P Lading will lay the first ever power cable across the Great

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2009
  • Marine fuel supplier accused of 'price gouging'
    Alaska city officials considering opening second fuel dock.
  • European bunker prices falling
    But crude oil prices up by $2.36 in early trading on the NYMEX.
  • Chemoil outlines plans for India
    Supplier wants to begin operations in Chennai this year and in Mumbai in 2010.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Demand remains 'extremely weak'.
  • Eco Global Solutions opens headquarters
    Company making 'environmentally friendly' lubricants and fuel supplements chooses California.
  • Japanese shipping line warns of further losses
    Rising bunker prices likely to push annual results further into deficit.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks rebound
    Weak refining margins cause middle distillate inventories to fall.
  • BP suezmax world's first tanker to cold-iron
    Crude carrier calls at Port of Long Beach and plugs into new shore-side electrical outlet for discharging operations.
  • Hin Leong to expand Universal Terminal in Singapore
    Oil trader also looking to invest in oil storage in southern China.
  • HKMEx fuel oil contracts still facing delays
    Fuel oil 'not necessarily' included in energy contracts to be launched next year.
  • OPEC output up in May
    Compliance with quota limits appears to be weakening as member states 'take advantage' of higher prices.

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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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