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May 6, 2009

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

The Business Times

Shipping News

US transport industry hunkers down
THERE have been recent signs the US economy may be stabilising after a deep dive, offering hope a recovery could be on the horizon.
Fight against piracy needs land effort too
The fight against piracy must involve efforts on land and at sea, the US Navy's top officer said on Monday, saying the issue was more complex than just putting arms on commercial ships.

Strait Talk

Protect seafarers from Aids
LAST week, this column touched on the perils of seafarers drinking too much on trips ashore - or at least the implications for ships' masters. Today, it looks like something else that kills seafarers is much less talked about: Aids.

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Hamburg Sud shakes up Europe-North Atlantic services Norfolk wins first call on CKYH Far East service Fujian port volume up 6.6pc in first quarter, but Xiamen slides Ocean freight forwarders become increasingly important Bookbridge turns to EES as agent for Singapore India third after US, Canada to double stack high-cube boxes on rail cars IMCL launches Gdansk-Rotterdam/Hamburg weekly feeder Heathrow cargo falls 14.6pc in first quarter Korean Air expands China network with two new services 'K' Line Logistics fights US$93.5 million air cargo price-fixing fine Continental Airlines cargo down 22.4pc in April, passengers down 3.4pc Aeroflot quarterly operating results decline 13.4pc

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IMO's new convention on ship recycling in sight GE Shipping delivers Jag Payal to buyers Logistics rides high with private equity Boxtrans Logistics does quick job for M&M Reducing ship costs Baltic Dry Index moves up by 1.1 pc on rising steel prices Seoul takes India before WTO on steel import curbs Chinese nylon tyrecord fabrics to attract dumping duty for 5 more years Onion MEP cut by $40/tonne Fieo taking part in TIBCO-2009 fair at Bucharest in June Tea re-exporters strike perfect blend & imports soar Nathu La hums with trading activity again Export demand pulls up Basmati prices Chinese auto parts may attract dumping duty Dumping duty on phosphoric acid proposed Port Pipavav achieves new operational benchmarks GMB alerts ports on H1N1 virus entry KDS begins new fiscal with highest-ever monthly box throughput Cabinet Secy takes up issue of service tax repayment to exporters Inflation rate inches up

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MAY 4, 2009
Von Bergen SA opens new logistics centre Von Bergen SA, a transport and logistics service provider based in Cr't-du-Locle near La Chaux-de-Fonds (CH), recently phased in a new logistics centre in Domdidier (canton Freibur... Norbert Dentressangle reports declines sales and earnings The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle reported that its sales and earnings in Q1/2009 were lower than those in the like-for-like time frame in 2... Global Logistics Experts established The creation of GLExperts.com was finalised in April. There were twelve founding members in eight different countries. It is envisaged to limit the number of members to about 30. T... Aramex Q1 net profit rises by 19% The Middle East-based CEP, forwarding and logistics service provider Aramex announced net profits of AED 43.1 million for the three-month period ending 31 March 2009, an increase o... Port of Prince Rupert: total tonnage drops by 24.5% Throughput at Canada's Port of Prince Rupert fell from 3.07 million t in Q1/2008 to 2.3 million t for the same three months this year, and represents a drop of 24.5%.&nbs... First GL seminar for hazmat experts The new IMO-convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships aims to prevent hazardous working conditions and to ensure environmental protection during ship rec... Shipowners welcome recommended port regulation in state of Victoria "SAL members welcomed the draft report of the Victorian Essential Services Commission which recommended a continuation of price regulation for shipping channel services provided at... Liebherr shows strengths After the delivery of nine mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Kuwait-based Al Ghanim & Al Majid Logistics Group at the end of last year, the German crane manufacturer Liebherr announc...

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MAY 5, 2009
NAT sees profits drop even as it buys suezmax French navy captures 11 confused pirates ISSA slates late payments Contship shuffles Italian pack

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MAY 5, 2009
Big cat starts delivery voyage Liberty Maritime CEO to Congress: Remove obstacles to arming vessels Tax incentives for taking antipiracy measures? OSG promotes Blackley

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MAY 5, 2009
EU slaps 17-month block on Hellenic Register COMPANY banned from classing new ships while it attempts to save its status as a recognised organisation. Hellenic Register faces EU block SFS and Kuwait Finance House to launch Shariah fund FUND aims to raise $150m to invest "high quality and modern vessels". Somali piracy moves up international agenda RUSSIAN president Dmitry Medvedev, top US naval officers and Nippon Foundation offer suggestions to tackle scourge.

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MAY 5, 2009
Liberty demands shipboard arms LIBERTY Maritime president Philip Shapiro today urged Congress to allow US-flag vessels to arm crew or contract armed security teams in pirate-infested waters CSAV lines for sale? SPECULATION is mounting that Chilean carrier CSAV may be ready to sell off its Companhia Libra de Navegacao and CSAV Norasia lines to help reduce costs and debt US urges Jones Act sentences NEW COURT filings have revealed the likely prison terms of four ex-Jones Act container carrier executives involved in an anti-trust conspiracy in the US-Puerto Rico trade Warsaw to revise yard plan A REVISED restructuring plan for Poland's Gdansk yard will be submitted to the EC in the coming days, treasury minister Aleksander Grad told reporters today Russia suggests a pirate court RUSSIAN President Dmitry Medvedev has reportedly proposed creating an international court to try piracy suspects Eurogate stands firm on fees GERMAN terminal operator Eurogate is rejecting pressure from container carriers to cut box handling rates, chairman Emanuel Schiffer said today Precious profits drop PRECIOUS Shipping, operator of Handysize bulkers, has reported a drop in net profits for the first quarter, even though its earnings per day of $14,485 beat its own predictions

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MAY 5, 2009
U.S. Airlines' Cargo Falls 21.1 Percent Former DOT Counsel Rejoins Law Firm Mobile Phone Shipments Decline 15.8 Percent MSC Signs Five-Year Pact with Charleston Retailer Stein Mart Revamps Distribution Network Union Pacific Cuts Fuel, Targets Emissions Atlas Air Profit Surges UPS Expands Customer Support in Asia BAA Loss Widens Nearly Six Fold Tokyo Container Trade Flat in December Panama Elects Martinelli President Maersk Calls for Secure Somali Sea Lane A.P. Moller-Maersk Group Cuts Emissions Swift Speeds Payments, Cash Flow Agility's Revenue Falls, Profit Rises FreightCar Net Rises as Sales Plummet West Coast Ports Make Lowest Carbon Footprint: Study Charleston Prepares Final Offer for Maersk

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MAY 5, 2009
Maersk cuts emissions by 9% American Commercial takes USD5.5 million Q1 hit The sun shines for Cory Bros Markets shrug off swine flu: uptick continues Matson cargo crash hits A&B's Q1 09 results

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MAY 5, 2009
Casualty file In weekly WebTV roundup, pirates mistake a French warship for a commercial vessel, and a fire aboard a Vietnamese general cargoship kills one. New Med service French liner group CMA CGM to launch new route linking northern Europe with Greece and Turkey. Finaval ship saved Italian navy comes to the rescue of the aframax Neverland during pirate attack. Up and down Shipping economist's index fleets show 4.1% resale value improvement for bulkers in the last month, but tanker values fell by 7.7%. Jail time proposed US prosecutors propose between 33 and 57 months of prison in US-flag antitrust case and suggest more could be charged. Odfjell in red Negative numbers from its parcel tanker unit push Oslo-listed shipowner to a first quarter loss. Navios prices Navios Maritime Partners share offering fetches $10.32 per share price, potentially grossing $41.5m. Bumps in the wind Wind causes crash between a heavy-lifter and a bulker in Brazil's port of Santos, but a products tanker escapes unscathed. Insurer logs profit New York marine insurer Nymagic turns around last year's first-quarter losses after shifting investment policies. Deaths down AP Moller-Maersk records 20 fatalities in 2008 down from 27 in the previous 12 months. Emissions fall by 9%. Solvang less red Norwegian gas ship owner cuts first-quarter loss but makes loss and warns of uncertain year ahead. Offshore account Cypriot investment house SFS teaming with Kuwaiti bank to offer sharia-compliant fund targeting offshore sector. NAT down Bermuda-based tanker owner sees first quarter profit slip, but eyes further acquisitions in buyer's market. Ofer honoured What does the 87-year-old shipping magnate now have in common with Winston Churchill and the Duke of Edinburgh? Suezmax swoop Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker picks up 2002-built vessel for $57m, its sixteenth ship. Wrist buys again Danish ship supplier makes third acquisition in six months as it adds Norway's Torkellsen to group. Trico slumps US offshore giant posted red ink in the first quarter as each of its units reports negative operating figures. Sydney shutdown Seven-hour halt for Sydney Ferries as workers vote on new bargaining agreement. PGS staff strike Workers at Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led offshore player kick-off month long action after company refuses to bow to union's salary demands. Easter boost Holiday period helps boost passenger numbers at Estonian ferry player, but cargo volumes down. Navios to offer Earlier purchase of capesize newbuilding from parent sees Navios Maritime Partners offer shares. ADP falls Danish ports manager endures less profitable 2008 as oil volumes dip. Precious stutters Thai shipowner sees profits slide by a quarter on a year ago despite locking in long-term charters. Slower start Taiwanese bulker player Shih Wei sees first quarter profit dwindle in downturn. Making hay Seanergy Maritime enjoys benefits of locked-in charters, but the party is set to end come September.

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MAY 5, 2009
COSCO loses $490 million in 1st quarter China Shipping to solo on all-water service Matson volume decline leads to 1st quarter loss Ogiermann named TIACA chairman MAC Cargo Handling formed CN reaches another EJ&E mitigation deal Slow start for Great Lakes limestone Targeting system helps CBP stop pest threat U.S. certifies shrimp-shipping countries TransGroup opens Nogales logistics center NOLA opens bridge over Industrial Canal Panama Canal will cut some fees this summer Ag group praises Long Beach expansion plan

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MAY 5, 2009
50 must leave Port of Göteborg After negotiations with the union Transportarbetareförbundet, the Port of Göteborg has decided to lay off 50 of the 155 persons given notice in February. About 40 employees have accepted pension Mærsk to sell Norfolkline A. P. Møller-Mærsk Group is in the process of selling off its subsidiary Norfolkline, which operates passenger-ferry services between the UK and the Continent and the UK and Container rates at historic low Container vessel rates hit an historic low in April when the Alphaliner charter index dropped to 43 points, well below the previous low point of 57 points in 2002. According Stena profit down In 2008, sales in the in the Stena group increased to SEK 26.5 billion compared with SEK 22.4 billion in 2007. At the same time, the annual report Panama fears swine flu The Panama Port Authority has introduced a number of measures to tackle the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus, reports Lloyd's List. Ships transiting the Panama Canal will now

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MAY 5, 2009
Low-sulphur fuel rule full steam ahead California Air Resources Board talks to Bunkerworld about feasibility of using MGO and MDO. Fujairah pipeline project ready in less than two years Pipeline bringing crude oil to UAE bunker hub will load first tanker in January 2011. Bunker prices in North Europe firm Southern Europe prices mainly steady. St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipments rise Throughput at oil terminals bucks overall port trend. Total in fuel oil deal French oil major Total is reported to be strengthening its presence in the Singapore fuel oil market. Maersk Group cuts CO2 emissions by 9% Reduced fuel consumption on ships major factor behind improvement. Singapore, HK bunker prices at six-month high Asian bunker prices continue to firm with cargo values up. Marine industry facing long road to recovery Shipping could take longer than other sectors to recover from credit and liquidity crisis, say industry insiders. Topoil welcomes sales manager Says new team member will help Topoil become 'even stronger player on the Scandinavian market'. Philippine team want to remove wreck by June Deadline of June 21 marks the first anniversary of the sinking of Princess of the Stars. MSDS provision revised MPA highlights new recommendations for Material Safety Data Sheets.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

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

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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

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