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September 7, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Supertankers may refuse oil cargo: Frontline
    Supertanker owners may start refusing cargoes within the next three months unless rates return to a profitable level, said Frontline, the biggest operator of the ships which carry almost half the world's oil.
  • Baltic Dry Index declines for fifth straight week
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, fell for a fifth consecutive week as easing port congestion and fleet expansion pressured rates to hire capesize-class ships.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major Hapag investors ready to provide collateral for loan guarantee
  • Maersk share sale raises US$1.58 billion for war chest
  • OOCL New Zealand named at South Korea's Geoje Shipyard
  • Guangdong foreign trade value fell 19.7pc in first seven months
  • ILA rejects extending contract beyond September 30, 2011
  • Asian Shippers Council protest emergency bunker surcharges
  • WTO's minor penalty dulls Brazil's victory in US trade tiff
  • Panalpina re-ups with oil driller in West Africa, Central Asia
  • US Coast Guard imposes entry conditions on Congolese ships
  • UAL traffic off 3.3pc with Atlantic trade its one bright spot
  • AA Cargo offers cool and cold Environtainer access worldwide
  • Aeroflot volume shrinks 10.6pc in first seven months
  • Downturn grounds Slovakian budget carrier SkyEurope

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sharaf Shipping Agency joins hands with SEAL Security to provide unique cover against piracy
  • ASC shifting Secretariat to Colombo
  • Pipavav Shipyard IPO likely this month
  • Germanischer Lloyd proposes new class rules for OSVs
  • STC buys 14,000 tonnes of palmolein
  • EEPC pat for 100 top exporting cos
  • Seafood exporters face cash crunch as US holds on to bond amount
  • India & Canada to sign 2 comprehensive trade agreements this year
  • Duty-free imports of raw sugar allowed till Dec. 2010
  • Permanent trade centres in Latin America on Commerce Ministry's agenda
  • Tuticorin Port sets new loading records
  • Kakinada port pauses to mourn YSR
  • KoPT cancels 20-year land lease deal with Navy
  • SMEs spark hope of surging cargo for road transport sector
  • Alli Rani assumes charge as Finance Director of CONCOR
  • Service tax withdrawn on all goods moved by rail
  • CIWTC stake sale proposed
  • Rlys moves 11.67pc more cargo in Aug.
  • Kelkar panel may get more time to finalise GST report
  • Most MSMEs are engaged in services, finds census
  • GPLN turns 5, to be 200 member-strong by year-end
  • Angels scale 'Roof of Africa' to raise funds for seafarers

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
  • Thomas Mahrer new head of environmental department at EuroAirport
    Jürg W. Tschopp, who was in charge of the environmental department at EuroAirport Basel Mulhous Freiburg, retired on 28 August. He was replaced by Thomas Mahrer, who will work...
  • Port of Le Havre has new director marketing and sales
    Hervé Cornede has been installed as the director of marketing and sales at Grand Port Maritime du Havre, which operates the French port of Le Havre. He most recently served as the&...
  • Panalpina wins KCA Deutag Global Freight tender
    Building on an existing strong and successful partnership with KCA Deutag, Panalpina has been formally awarded additional business in the key regions Angola, Gabon, Libya, Azerbaij...
  • Itella Logistics is the new GLS partner in Estonia
    The GLS Group, headquartered in Amsterdam, began collaborating with Tallinn (Estonia)-based Itella Logistics O' at the beginning of this month. This has knocked one ...
  • Raben Group opens first cross-docking hub in Ukraine
    The Raben Group, a Poland-based transport and logistics service provider with Dutch roots, recently opened a 5,400 sqm cross-docking warehouse in Ukraine. Andrzej Kozlowski, d...
  • Weapons confiscated from containership
    Weapons from North Korea apparently destined for Iran were discovered on and confiscated from the containership "ANL Australia" at the end of July, according to CMA CGM, ...
  • Regular new CSCL service for Khorfakkan
    Gulftainer, a leading regional ports management and logistics firm, has reported a new connection at the Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT), which it operates on behalf of the Sha...
  • New SE Shipping link connects Europe, Pacific, Australasia and South Africa
    SE Shipping Lines has commenced a breakbulk liner service called the SE Three Oceans Line, which connects Northern Europe with Pacific islands and Australasia and returns to Europe...
  • Port of Hamburg handles ore ships en masse
    The port of Hamburg lived up to its reputation as Germany's largest universal maritime centre in the past few days, handling calls from several large bulk freighters. The "Rubena N...
  • SNCF and Eurotunnel acquire Veolia Cargo
    The SNCF group and the Eurotunnel company have teamed up to acquire Veolia Cargo, the railfreight business of the Veolia group. Veolia Cargo, Europe's leading private railfreight o...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Dalnave fined $1m for Myron N offences
  • Teekay's first half loss
  • Lines put up rates
  • Euronav's $200m offering

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Port of Tacoma to begin Lincoln Avenue overpass project
  • Rail freight traffic down during month of July
  • Port of Bremerton employee earns 'sustainable' certification
  • Port Metro Vancouver making managment moves
  • Horizon adding Tampa call to Gulf Express Service menu

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Saadé slams European ban on liner conferences
    BRUSSELS accused of penalising Europe's owners.
  • Rates slump will see more single-hull tankers scrapped
    ANOTHER 10 vessels will be sold for scrap in the next month, says Frontline boss Jens Martin Jensen.
  • Costa Crociere bookings leap 20%
    COMPANY's summer bookings jump but revenues and earnings slip.
  • Nakilat bonds given stable outlooks
    FITCH awards strong ratings for two secured bonds due in 2003.
  • Brussels sets cap on chartered vessels eligible for tax benefits
    MOVE to prevent management know-how from fleeing Europe.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Monsoon fails India's farms
    INDIA is suffering through the driest monsoon season for nearly four decades, which has harmed agricultural output
  • Saadé to sell CMA CGM assets
    CMA CGM plans to sell off assets because of losses expected this year, chairman Jacques Saadé has announced
  • Euronav serves up $200M in bonds
    BELGIAN tanker company Euronav today launched up to $200M worth of fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds to raise extra funding
  • Arctic Sea reporter quits
    A RUSSIAN maritime journalist at the centre of the Arctic Sea mystery resigned today as editor of the Sovfrakht Maritime Bulletin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Truckload Rates Not Yet Bottoming
  • Accusations Fly as Amerijet Strike Persists
  • Price-Fixing Probe Cites Garuda
  • OOCL Christens Ninth Panamax Vessel
  • Short Lines Haul Year's Most Vehicles
  • Republican Says Democrats in Cap-and-Trade 'Disarray'
  • WTO to Re-Launch Doha Talks
  • Shipper Group Decries Environmental Claims
  • Hapag-Lloyd Owners Revise Rescue Package
  • DOT Pushes Stimulus Payouts to $2.35 billion
  • Feds Indict Three in Brokerage Scam

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Everybody needs rules; but are the 'Rotterdam Rules' the answer?
    The Netherlands port city of Rotterdam is gearing itself up to host a Colloquium and other events surrounding the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea - the 'Rotterdam Rules'.
  • G20 talks kick-off in London
  • Evergreen at Teesport
  • Mar's Filip Beckers dies in tragic accident
  • GT Nexus concludes deal with ICL
  • Taiwan trio's HI results nose-dive

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • More liquid
    Eastwind sale process continues as trustee grabs bucks for reefer.
  • Two Teekays
    Analysts see a third-quarter loss and medium-term doldrums for tanker giant, but long-range fundamentals sound.
  • Maersk sells VL
    AP Moller offloads tanker to Indonesian owner in $64m deal.
  • Ferry sinks
    Over eighty missing and hundreds rescued as Aboitiz-owned ro-pax goes under off Philippines.
  • Port pain
    Tumbling dry-cargo and container volumes pull down first half profit at the Port of Rotterdam.
  • Greek capes fixed
    Daiichi hires two bulkers from Marmaras Navigation in $72m deal.
  • Re-float in Samoa
    Investigation set to open as vessel which grounded outside Apia last week sails.
  • Pay back time
    Crew of former Eastwind vessels get $600,000 in back pay and plane tickets home.
  • Odfjell out
    Arnhild Odfjell walks away from Green Reefers board room less than four months after leaving the chairman's seat.
  • It's quotes time
    Greece and Turkey are at loggerheads and are the Russians back to take another chunk out of Clarkson?
  • Sold at last
    Karl-Johan Bakken's Farstad picks up Sical Torino for $25m.
  • Red-handed
    Nail varnish, lipstick and perfume stolen from container land four a court date in Singapore.
  • Fight flares again
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen's PGS faces another scrap with Factorias Vulcano over a cancelled newbuilding.
  • Drug, death probe
    Murder probe as Greek-operated ship with alleged cocaine cargo detained in West Africa.
  • Euronav bonding
    Belgian crude tanker owner looks to raise $200m in a bid to diversify its funding sources.
  • FSL gears up
    Philip Clausius-led trust set to raise up to $40m from share offer with a view to vessel acquisitions.
  • Disney heroics
    Man who jumped from Carnival vessel plucked from waters off Florida by Disney cruiseship.
  • Alaskan rescue
    USCG, BP and spill response outfit involved in rescue of ill woman from cruiseship off Prudhoe Bay.
  • Yet another hike
    Taiwan's Evergreen increases rates on Atlantic service for second successive month.
  • Kanok Naree sold
    Thai shipowner continues clear out of elderly dry bulk tonnage with second sale in as many days.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Maersk stock sale raises $1.58 billion
  • Horizon adds Tampa to Puerto Rico/Gulf loop
  • GT Nexus signs transatlantic carrier
  • U.S. corrects NAFTA tariff rules
  • UTi reports lower earnings, revenue
  • NIT League clears air about clean air

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Sharp improvement for Skuld
    Douglas Jacobsohn, president of the P&I Club Skuld, was able to present some pleasing figures to the members at the Club's AGM. The result was boosted by the lower
  • Wadan Yard's German shipyards sold
    Gazprom board member Igor Yusufov, who is also the Russian President's special representative in energy questions, has bought the German shipyards in Warnemünde and Wismar from Wadan Yards for EUR
  • Maersk sells its own shares to raise cash
    A. P. Moller-Maersk gained DKK 8.26 billion after a surprising sale of 250,340 B shares in the company. Earlier this year, CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen announced that the
  • 30 DFDS seafarers laid off
    DFDS Group has laid off 30 seafarers on their Danish flagged vessels in order to cut costs as part of the Lightship programme. The programme's aim is to save around

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Increasing pollution response for non-tank vessels
    US Coast Guard proposal to safeguard vessels carrying oil.
  • New York the big mover in Friday trading
    Other Americas ports heading lower but avails becoming a factor.
  • Demand picks up as prices fall
    Suppliers reporting more enquires after prices fall to lowest level in over a month.
  • Bunker leak off Madagascar
    Television pictures show blackened beaches and dead fish.
  • When will the shipping industry in terms of freight volumes and new orders return to its glory days pre-2008?
  • Svalbard fuel oil ban expanded
    Norwegian government decision comes into force in 2010.
  • Claim for unpaid bunker bills
    Bunkering company files claim against service provider to the offshore oil and gas sector.
  • Fuel oil inventories down
    ARA stocks have shrunk by more than 20% week-on-week.
  • Floating storage capacity is growing
    At least eight VLCCs are anchored in south Malaysian waters.
  • Tripoli resuming normal port activities
    Bunkering services expected to be back to normal early next week.
  • Bitumen terminal will handle bunker fuel
    BP planning terminals in two Australian ports.
  • Asian bunker markets report weak demand
    Bunker prices generally soft.
  • Bunkerworld launches global bunker price index
    BWI index provides comprehensive, international barometer of bunker markets.
  • ExxonMobil seals fuel oil tender
    The cargo is scheduled for loading on September 25-27 from its Yanbu refinery in Saudi Arabia.
  • Middle East fuel oil premiums up another dollar
    Premiums now at $10 per metric tonne and is heard to climb further.
  • WFS declares quarterly cash dividend
    Quarterly cash dividend to be paid out in October.

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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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