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May 7, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA, Wharf put projects on hold: China official
    Singapore's PSA International and Wharf Holdings' container terminal unit have put on hold their multi-million dollar investment plans in container terminal projects in eastern China as the financial crisis hurts global trade, a Chinese port official said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates seize German cargo ship
    Somali pirates have hijacked a German- owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, a maritime watchdog and a statement from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, where the vessel is flagged, said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes rates on intra Euromed, Asia-Europe routes
  • Chinese ports post 10pc March gains after months of decline
  • Charter market falls to lowest point since 2002: Alphaliner
  • Yantian Port Holdings launches investment promotion in HK
  • Prince Rupert's quarterly box volume nearly doubles, but coal down
  • MOL, FESCO liquidate agency, but start one with new name
  • Sector co-operation is key, says Peter Wong, new HAFFA chairman
  • Vietnam's Cai Lan container port receives its biggest box ship
  • Struggling Emirates Shipping Line's ties up with TSL
  • Logistics crisis mounts supplying troop surge to Afghanistan
  • Sunday Times rates Zim parent owners as eighth richest
  • China Eastern Airlines suspends Shanghai-London service
  • Cross-strait chartered cargo flight utilisation reaches 70pc
  • United cargo ton miles down 32.2pc, over all cargo off 30.7pc in April
  • All Nippon suffers US$43 million loss as operating profit drops 91pc
  • Aircraft lease talks continue between DHL and ABX

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UTI Worldwide CEO sees promising growth potential in Indian market
  • Kuehne + Nagel named best project cargo provider
  • Market share of ocean freight forwarders increasing fast, says Dr Lieb
  • New appointment at DB Schenker India
  • US moves WTO against India's boric acid import policy
  • Oilmeal exports 13 pc below USDA's earlier projections
  • Engg exports dip by 13.7 pc in 2008-09
  • Private cos allowed to export 2 m tonnes wheat from May 15
  • AP's Lepakshi handicrafts get GI status
  • American buyers highest defaulters on payments-ECGC
  • FFFAI's 19th Biennial Convention
  • Customs gives green signal for clearance of imported metal scrap
  • Port federations seek dialogue with MoS
  • India becomes 3rd after US & Canada to move double-stack high-cube boxes
  • EEPC urges RBI to link BPLR of banks with repo rate
  • IMF sees Indian economy recovering by year-end
  • Manufacturing sector bounces back on growth path-survey
  • Rs 9,000 cr. in loans given to MSMEs, says official

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 5, 2009
  • DSV also runs into difficulty in Q1/2009
    The Danish transport and logistics corporation DSV, based in Brøndby (near Copenhagen), increased its turnover by 10.9% in the first quarter of this year, from DKK 8.52 billio...
  • Aramex signs contract in Palestine
    The Middle East-based CEP, forwarding and logistics service provider Aramex has signed an agreement with Wataniya Mobile, one of the region's new mobile telecommunications operator...
  • Gefco wins Delphi Pinnacle Award 2009
    The US company Delphi, a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, has singled out the French logistics group Gefco as the first Europea...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Group reduces CO2 emissions by 9%
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group is diminishing its impact on the climate and reported a 9% drop in carbon dioxide emissions in 2008 compared to the previ...
  • Khorfakkan achieves 279 moves per hour with "CMA CGM Pelleas"
    The Gulftainer-operated port of Khorfakkan in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) truly cemented its position as the number one port in the region with regards to productivity...
  • A new project and heavylift specialist in Germany
    A new German shipping line, Baris Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH, officially started business on 1 May. Its director is Ralf Maehmel, who is also the founder and majority s...
  • First BBC Chartering vessel makes maiden call at port of San Francisco's pier 80 marine terminal
    The "BBC England", a 10,380 dwt general cargo carrier operated by BBC Chartering, recently made its maiden call at the port of San Francisco's Pier 80 marine terminal to discharge ...
  • Emirates receives further B777
    The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered the 75th B777 to Emirates Airlines at the end of April. It is a B777-300ER.

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Italian frigate thwarts two attacks
  • EU freezes Hellenic Register for 17 months
  • Pavlidis avoids indictment
  • Odfjell slides into the red

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Donjon to remove wreck off Gibraltar
  • New MAN B&W engine passes milestone

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Study finds Puget Sound ports have lowest carbon footprint
  • Everett wharf developer late on in-lieu-of-rent payment
  • Ambassadors International plans to sell Marine Group
  • Alaska Marine Highway inks new Bellingham lease
  • Alaska Airlines adding Seattle, Portland flights

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • New York registration no good in New Orleans, says Rule B expert
    REGISTRATION in New York will not protect foreign shipowners from having their ships or bunkers attached or arrested in other US ports.
  • An A-Z of Rule B
  • DnB Nor sticks to $153m writedown forecast
    WORLD'S second largest shipping bank predicts writedowns in the ship finance portfolio could reach $153.1m in 2009.
  • STX Europe seeks fresh funds as orders slump
    SHIPBUILDER has to replace existing credit facilities to pay bonds and loans in a tight market for new finance.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Pirates seize escorted ship
    A GERMAN-owned ship with 11 crew members has been seized by pirates from within a warship-escorted convoy in the Gulf of Aden transit corridor, EU naval forces reported today
  • STX Europe's results drop
    NORWAY'S STX Europe today reported a huge drop in income for this year first quarter
  • Russians fight over port shares
    A BITTER fracas is continuing between two powerful Russian companies over a 20% shareholding in Vostochny's port in the Russian Far East, government and company officials have told Fairplay
  • H&W's profits surge 500%
    HARLAND & Wolf is celebrating today the wisdom of abandoning shipbuilding, with pre-tax profits jumping more than 500% in 2008 from 2007 figures
  • Ferry relaunch delayed
    AN IRISH-LED co-operative has postponed the planned relaunch of Swansea/Cork ferry services until 2010
  • Timecharters tied to Diana drop
    LOWER profits reported today by Diana Shipping show how the slump is harming companies with conservative timecharter strategies
  • Russian port to open this year
    RUSSIA'S government-owned crude pipeline company Transneft will start loading oil tankers at Kozmino, the newest Russian oil port to be opened, as soon as December

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • National Launches Afghanistan Flights
  • TransGroup Expands with Arizona Center
  • Big Rails Cut 2,000 More Jobs
  • Frozen Food Express Loses $6.1M
  • National Retail Systems Opens Distribution Center
  • Gal-Tex Pilots File for Rate Increase
  • Port of Galveston to Get $40M in Stimulus
  • Transfennica Returns to Jacksonville
  • Truck Orders Fall in April
  • Furniture Imports Take a Hit
  • USPS Loses $1.9 Billion
  • Charter Rates Plumb New Lows
  • Pirates Seize German Cargo Ship, Again
  • Pacer Shifts Execs in Restructuring
  • NITL Backs New Maritime Liability Rules
  • Deutsche Post DHL Profit Plunged 95 Percent
  • Shipowner Urges Arming Against Pirates
  • Maersk Hikes Rates on Several European Trades

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Charleston secures new five-year deal from MSC
  • Algerian operations to benefit from DP World training
  • Vancouver container truck issue resolved
  • German cargo ship hijacked within convoy
  • Menlo Logistics secures new contracts

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • TBS in the red
    Tweendecker and bulker owners slumps to first-quarter loss after "devastating" effects of economic decline.
  • Iron more
    Analyst says China's iron ore import record in April could be a negative for shipping.
  • Cal Dive for sale
    Profits shrink at offshore player Helix Energy, as executives say they are seeking sale of majority stake in dive support owner Cal Dive.
  • Oops
    In WebTV video, pirates filmed off Somalia after going after French naval vessel.
  • GulfMark sues
    Offshore vessel owner files federal lawsuit against Bender Shipbuilding, as OSG reveals details of its cancellations.
  • Log-In logs loss
    Brazilian containership owner and logistics player slumps to a first-quarter loss even as shipping volumes improved.
  • Almezaan freed
    No ransom reportedly paid for release of ship with Somali-owned cargo snatched at the weekend.
  • STX in red
    Redundancy costs and unrealised currency reversals expand STX Europe's losses in "unsatisfactory" first quarter.
  • Diana dips
    New York-listed bulker owner's first quarter profit cut, but company says it's well-placed in downturn.
  • Farewell Prince
    Fred Olsen is selling its veteran cruiseship Black Prince into Venezuela this autumn.
  • Transocean slips
    Write-downs, other charges and falling revenue lead profits at US-listed rig and drillship owner to drop by 18%.
  • Bocimar smash
    Up to eight killed as Belgian bulker involved in incident with fishing vessel at the Chinese port of Rizhao.
  • Spill bill grows
    Queensland government to pursue Swire Shipping for entire Pacific Adventurer clean-up cost.
  • German ship held
    German-owned and managed vessel snatched in Gulf of Aden, Korean ship escapes.
  • $50m deal axed
    Solstad's Singapore unit sees technical issues put pay to lucrative term charter with Petroleum Marine Services.
  • Record low
    Taiwan's big three box ports handled 23% less cargo in first quarter as trade tails off.
  • Bridge broken
    Barge being pushed by tug hits Illinois River span in US, closing it indefinitely.
  • Uglands up
    Record year in 2008 for Norwegian shuttle tanker and bulker player, and 2009 looking good too.
  • Wharf smashed
    Probe starts into how bulker Accolade II hit and destroyed loading facility at Klein Point, Australia.
  • Sevan sinks
    Jan Erik Tveteraas-led FPSO player posts $36.9m loss in first quarter as its falls well short of market expectations.
  • Safe haven?
    Sri Lanka gets security clearance to lay-up vessels at Colombo anchorage, with Trincomalee also in the frame.
  • 'Give us guns'
    Liberty boss Philip Shapiro says ships need to carry guns to help crew fend off pirate attacks.
  • OSG to the rescue
    Brand new aframax plucks three Britons on emissions-free voyage from battered eco-boat off Ireland.
  • Cruise all-clear
    No swine flu found on Star Cruises vessel in Thailand after passenger quarantined with viral illness.
  • Storage over?
    Spot market could soon be flooded with VLCCs as traders mull selling stored crude.
  • Ferry late
    Relaunch of Cork-Swansea service delayed until 2010 after ship purchase takes longer than expected.
  • Nearly there
    Davie Yards in Canada has sold $14.4m of its $20m share issue as it continues to secure cash for its future.
  • New Med service
    French liner group CMA CGM to launch new route linking northern Europe with Greece and Turkey.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Lautenberg: Bold action needed to protect merchant ships
  • Investor seeks TUI chair, Hapag-Lloyd sale probe
  • Hyundai to join Maersk-CMA transpacific services
  • UPS expands presence in India, Philippines
  • Singapore shifts Hyderabad service to sister airline
  • Agility 1st quarter profit up despite lower volume
  • FDA finalizes prior notice food import guidelines
  • Curves goes with Menlo down under
  • BIFA supports call to end retroactive port fees
  • MSC in deal with Port of Charleston

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Wrist Group takes over Norwegian business
    Wrist Ship Supply has purchased its third foreign competitor this year after a record high profit in the previous year. In 2008 the Wrist Group reported a turnover of DKK
  • Finnish bulker Kontula to be sold
    The Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping Oy will sell its oldest vessel Kontula. The ice strengthened 31,850 DWT geared bulk carrier was built by W'rtsil' Turku shipyard in 1980. The
  • German bulk carrier hijacked
    A German owned and managed bulk carrier was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden 120 nautical miles north of Boosaaso in Somalia, yesterday afternoon. The vessel's identity has not been
  • Odfjell reports loss in Q1
    Norwegian Odfjell reports a net loss of USD 8 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to a profit of USD 15 million in corresponding period last year. The
  • Maersk reduces CO2 emissions
    Maersk Group reduced its CO2 emissions by nine per cent in 2008. This represents a reduction of five million tons of CO2 and has been achieved through reduced speed and
  • Sri Lanka targets lay-up market
    Sri Lanka is trying to profit from the economic downturn by positioning itself as a lay-up nation. "We have got clearance from the security authorities now to lay up
  • US pressures for increased security measures on board vessels
    The US Department of Defense proposes increased security on board commercial vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden to protect them from being hijacked. About 78 percent of the pirate attacks
  • Hellenic Register received grace period by EU
    The EU Commission has granted Hellenic Register of Shipping, HRS, limited recognition with substantial restrictions. The approval runs for 17 months, and if HRS fails to meet improvement demands in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • IOC launches 380 supply at Chennai
    Unique weekly pricing as supplier aims to offer competitive bunkering alternative.
  • European prices continue to firm
    Rotterdam market very quiet.
  • Wrist Group sees record profits
    CEO says biggest risk in current financial climate is customers' ability to pay.
  • Crude extends gains after DOE report
    US oil inventory report less bearish than expected.
  • Algeciras posts 14.5% drop in throughput
    Only oil import to local refinery grows in first quarter.
  • Swire facing $18 million bill
    Shipping company will be asked to pay entire costs of bunker spill clean-up.
  • Bunker prices in Asia still firming
    Demand below average at most key ports.
  • Dan-Bunkering opens Singapore office
    The new office aims to expand market share in the region.
  • Asia's May fuel oil cargoes down 15%
    June arbitrage volumes could be even lower.
  • Oil prices to rise 'only in 2011'
    Spare capacity pressing down prices; $62 per barrel average in 2010.
  • Noble trades first gasoline cargo in Singapore
    Takes up clean storage space and plans to start physical fuel oil trading.
  • ITOPF appoints new head
    Dr Tosh Moller retires as managing director.
  • Bunker hedge loss hits Odfjell
    Posts loss in first quarter and predicts similar results going forward.
  • Hong Kong warns of typhoon season
    Bunkering operations are typically disrupted when a typhoon hits.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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.
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
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
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