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December 7, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IPO by China Shipbuilding for capacity boost
    China Shipbuilding Industry Co, the nation's largest maker of vessel equipment, plans to raise as much as 14.7 billion yuan (S$3 billion) in Shanghai in the country's third-largest initial public offering this year.
  • Nordic banks to lend more to shipping
    Nordic banks expect a modest increase in lending to the shipping industry next year as financial markets strengthen, but gloomy forecasts for a sector plagued by overcapacity mean that only the best projects would attract funds.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes THC, waste rate, adds bunker surcharges from January
  • Hong Kong government proposes lower extra pilotage fees
  • GAO: 2-year cargo scanning deadline waiver warrants probe
  • Rate hikes from US east and Gulf coast to South America
  • Maersk to call at DP World Callao's new CT in Peru in 2010
  • Borough council hopes to build London Gateway that DP World dropped
  • Damco move to Maputo from Beira to up volume 20pc in 2010
  • Moscow arbitrator quashes anti-trust fine against Russian Railways
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs three-year contract with BMW South Africa
  • Local carriers welcome Hong Kong's extension of discount fees
  • Chinese demand drives All Nippon's first cargo profit
  • UAL posts narrowing third quarter net loss of US$63 million
  • Continental's consolidated load factor up 3.2 points in November

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mercator takes delivery of MR tanker
  • Shipowners leave choppy waters to attend SSA meet
  • Baltic index dips on slower cargo activity
  • Ships prices seen falling for another year
  • NYK group to hold 2-day blood donation camp
  • Limit fixed for private wheat products export
  • Duty-free imports of palm oil may continue
  • Iron ore exports soar in Oct
  • Nathu-La border trade shuts for winter
  • Edible oil imports seen continuing to rise
  • Exporters remain optimistic about Dubai as springboard to other markets
  • Dubai crisis may have limited impact on exports right now
  • Saudi withdrawal of import incentives may hit Basmati exports
  • Safeguard duty on coated paper imports ruled out
  • Stimulus package yet to reach exporters!
  • DCI completes maintenance dredging at Mormugao Port
  • Mumbai Port affected as workers attend rally
  • 12 greenfield airport projects cleared
  • Railway Minister opts for fewer freight rate hikes this fiscal
  • DB Schenker wins 3PL Executive Excellence Award
  • Mundra SEZ attracts mega power equipment manufacturer
  • Central excise duty refunds taxable in North & N-E regions, rules ITAT
  • Pick-up in credit growth seen
  • Working Group formed to fine-tune foreign investment policy
  • State FM wants GST deferred by a year
  • Apeda seeks legal aid for Basmati IPR
  • IMC presentation on 'Discover Surat' today
  • Australian infra team to hold meeting on Dec 9
  • Japanese expert to help make SMEs world class
  • Ontario clean tech team keen to meet Indian counterparts

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2009
  • German Federal Environmental Agency demands higher HGV toll
    The German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) recently presented this year's data on the environment. Among other things, the document called for a higher truck toll, which should ...
  • CMA CGM launches additional feeder service from Hamburg
    The French shipping company CMA CGM launched a new feeder service between the port of Hamburg (Germany) and the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda and the Russian exclave K...
  • Intermodal Innovation delivers new container designs
    Intermodal Innovation LLP recently delivered 10 ft offshore paint store containers. The units were manufactured for ConocoPhillips (UK) at intermodal Innovations facilities in Lanc...
  • DB supporting the Climate Express project
    The German national railway Deutsche Bahn is supporting the Climate Express project of the International Union of Railways (UIC), which will mark the occasion of the United Nations...
  • Safmarine's West Africa service to make a call in Hamburg
    The "Safmarine Palanca", a vessel operated by the Belgian shipping company Safmarine on its MPV Angola-Congo service, will call at the port of Hamburg for the first time on 17...
  • Safety certificate for Adria Transport
    On 1 December, Adria Transport, which is 50% owned by the port of Koper (Slovenia), obtained a safety certificate enabling it to provide freight and railway cargo transport service...
  • JCL Logistics acquires Dutch Logwin Road+Rail subsidiary
    The international logistics service provider Logwin has sold its 100% shareholding in the Dutch subsidiary Logwin Road + Rail The Netherlands BV to the Austrian JCL Logistics Group...
  • Mosolf official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Private Ltd.
    Mosolf India Logistics Private Ltd has successfully completed its start-up phase as the official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd in Pune. The joint venture between Hor...
  • Volvo Parts Corporation prolongs collaboration with Wincanton
    Volvo Parts Corporation and the transport and logistics service provider Wincanton are prolonging their partnership of many years. Wincanton manages spare parts logistics for&...
  • Finnlines launches new scheduled ferry service from Rostock
    The Finnish shipping company Finnlines is starting a new scheduled ferry service in the Baltic Sea today. The thrice-weekly sailing connects the German port of Rostock to...
  • Swiss goes west to expand
    Despite an almost 70% decline in profit, Swiss International Air Lines is one of the few carriers which will be able to expand its network next year, thanks to its rigorous cost ma...
  • USA's DHS criticises airfreight security arrangements
    According to a report issued by the USA's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) there are still holes in the security arrangements surrounding air cargo movements which one co...
  • Flughafen Z'rich AG: slight increase in cargo volumes in October and November
    Flughafen Z'rich AG, the operator of Zurich airport, is sloughing off the name Unique. The executive board decided to adopt a single brand strategy in October 2009. This decision w...
  • Jade Cargo opens new cargo services from Chengdu to Europe and Middle East
    Jade Cargo International and Chengdu Municipality (China) have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China. This hub will suppo...
  • DHL to be Iata's "e-freight" partner
    DHL Global Forwarding, the leading air and ocean freight forwarder of Deutsche Post DHL, is once again taking the lead by partnering with the International Air Transport Associatio...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Charelle released
  • Intermanager: "Send UN anti-piracy force to West Africa!"
  • Attacks repulsed off Somalia
  • Nordana changes ports
  • Marseilles Fos acts on port reform

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • DSME wins order for wind farm planter
  • Another $6 million for CVN 65 work

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Foss vessels honored for environmental safety record
  • Rail freight carloadings drop during October
  • Crowley makes delivery of entire amusement park
  • NAFTA partner trade drops during September
  • Third State-class vessel delivered by General Dynamics

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Logothetis family plans further shipping acquisitions
    $325m purchase of the Allocean Group fleet is start of expansion across several sectors.
  • AP Moller-Maersk returns to bond market
    Aims to raise further $700m
  • Intermanager calls for international action on West African piracy
    Region overshadowed by Somali problem.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Berlin reassures on tonnage tax
    GERMANY'S new transport minister Peter Ramsauer has reassured shipowners that existing incentives for shipping will not be axed in the face of budget constraints
  • Product upside from GHG bill?
    GREENHOUSE gas legislation under consideration in America may offer a competitive advantage to products importers
  • Ballast reg concerns mount
    A US Coast Guard proposal requiring vessel operators to meet tighter ballast-water standards was roundly criticised in a comment period that ended today
  • West of England unveils rises
    THE WEST of England P&I club advised its members today of a general increase to be applied at renewal in February 2010
  • NY port authority to cut jobs
    THE AUTHORITY responsible for the port of New York and New Jersey has announced plans to cut 150 jobs to reduce costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Oberstar: Obama 'Uninformed' on Infrastructure Jobs
  • Obama Eyes Transport Projects for Jobs
  • Corps of Engineers Closes Chicago Canal
  • FTR Predicts Heavy Truck Slump
  • Iowa Short Line Wins Grant to Rebuild Bridge
  • Shipments Index Sees Smallest Drop of 2009
  • Teesport Loses Big Customer
  • Obama Dubious of 'Shovel-Ready' Jobs
  • CSCL Celebrates 10 Years Serving U.S. West Coast
  • Shipments of Manufactured Goods Grow
  • Italian Dock Workers Call Off Strike
  • Transport Sector Cuts Jobs in November
  • DP World Project on Target in Rotterdam
  • Japan Starts Aid for Ship Exports
  • FedEx Ground Raises Rates 4.9 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Shipping: 'not guilty' of premeditated murder
    Wedged between full page advertisements for world cruises on the QM2 and long-haul holiday flights, 2 million British readers opened their Mail on Sunday (MoS) newspaper over breakfast on November 22 to be hit by an indigestion-inducing disaster movie-style story: How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world.
  • Payer warns on crew cutting
  • US postponed box scanning to 2014
  • New equipment phased into Tarragona
  • Hapag-Lloyd to increase its stake in WAX
  • EU finalises COP15 objectives

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Bond rerun
    AP Moller-Maersk turns to bonds for second time since October with issues totalling $703m.
  • Dry sells cape
    George Economou's Nasdaq-listed owner is said to have offloaded a 2001-built bulker.
  • Firm into DHT
    Private equity firm buys 8.1% of DHT Maritime in deal advised by former OceanFreight CEO Robert Cowen.
  • Nassco early
    Blackstone's American Petroleum Tankers receives products tanker newbuilding 11 months ahead of schedule.
  • Marathon re-ups
    Semi-submersible Noble Paul Romano fetches five-month contract at lower rate of roughly $375,000 per day.
  • Torm taps loan
    Danish shipowner ties up $167m ten year loan to finance China built products carriers.
  • Blind eye?
    Sovcomflot's Dmitry Skarga denies turning blind eye to 'address commissions' for alleged co-conspirator Yuri Nikitin, High Court hears.
  • What $39m?
    Dmitry Skarga denies knowledge of $39m in 'address commissions' from Clarksons to Yuri Nikitin, court hears.
  • Buyers unveiled
    Main Camillo Eitzen and Berlian Laju shareholders, as well as an "international bank", have committed to $200m private placement.
  • Three more down
    Trio of PSVs withdrawn from the North Sea spot market as lay-ups continue.
  • 'To be' mandatory
    Appeals court weighs in on whether London forum clause in Gearbulk bill of lading was "permissive" enough to allow US litigation.
  • Kremlin pleading
    Dmitry Skarga begged Kremlin to block the threat of court action over $18.5m Sovcomflot debt, London High Court hears.
  • Round two
    Croatia to try again with second privatisation tender for five shipyards after September failure.
  • Aiming low
    Getting lucky allows Lars Rhodin led Swedish Club to set modest 2.5% general increase for P&I cover.
  • $2.15bn float
    China Shipbuilding Industry Co targets huge haul from Shanghai IPO, China's third largest of the year.
  • It's quotes time
    Natasha Boyden has it out with Anthony Kandylidis and Dmitry Skarga must wish he was jetting off on another holiday.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Greek owners are selling, Sovcomflot is buying and Golden Ocean is wielding the axe.
  • ESL signs
    Ethiopian owner confirms order for two tankers and seven MPPs in China.
  • Vopak chops
    Dutch tank terminals group to lay off "several tens" of workers as it restructures domestic business.
  • West opts for 5%
    Directors of Matheos Los led club warn that claims are set to rise as they agree market level general increase.
  • Yaw steps up
    Otto chairman Yaw Chee Siew guarantees loans of over $30m to pay for AHTS brace.
  • BW downgraded
    Moody's takes exception to owner's slower than expected reduction of debt.
  • Rig writeoff
    Seadrill says two-year-old jack-up which caught fire off Australia has been formally condemned.
  • Arpeni soars
    Indonesian owner sees shares rise 18% after it meets deadline for interest payment on notes issue.
  • Bluestone bigger
    Singapore-based deepwater geotechnical specialist charters ship from majority shareholder.
  • Screen test
    US admits it could miss cargo screening deadline of 2012 unless new cash is found for ambitious project.
  • Master killed
    Captain dies after cargoship grounds and sinks off Taiwan, but eight crew saved.
  • Flow increases
    Crude exporter Opec to load 130,000 bpd more oil in month to 19 December, analyst says.
  • Japan stays weak
    Japan's major shipyards concluded deals for only five ships in October, official figures show.
  • Sydney slump
    Privatisation candidate Sydney Ferries ends financial year with AUD 14.5m deficit.
  • High-speed smash
    Five passengers injured after Danish ferry ploughs into quay at Havnso.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Newbuilding chartered to M'rsk
    The PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) newbuilding Havila Her'y owned by Havila Shipping will be chartered to M'rsk Olie og Gas Danmark on a 5-year fixed contract with 1+1
  • Scandlines closes down Travem'nde service
    Scandlines will halt its the freight service between Trelleborg and Travem'nde as of January 1, 2010. "The service has not been profitable for some years", says Jesper Waltersson, Communications Manager
  • Cargo ship released
    The 2,800 GT Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel MV Charelle has been released. The vessel was hijacked some 60 nautical miles south of Oman in the middle of June

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Quiet trading to end the week
    Prices moving in different directions on mixed trading day.
  • New barge deployed in Panama
    Company increasing its capacity to nearly 7,000 mt.
  • Peru offers ultra-low sulphur MGO
    Local supplier seeing increased enquiries for compliant product.
  • Bunker prices falling in Rotterdam
    But markets firm in the Southern Europe.
  • MSC commits to low sulphur fuels
    Growing awareness that environmental sustainability is a good financial move.
  • German port ready to implement sulphur directive
    Bye laws amended to reflect EU regulation limiting sulphur content for ships at berth.
  • Bunker delivery notes key to 'cap and trade'
    UK Chamber of Shipping says BDNs could be part of a 'pay as you go' carbon credits scheme.
  • Copenhagen Special: Bunkering opinion
    Buffalo Marine looks at how cap and trade has the potential to cause vast disparaties.
  • Fujairah prices falling
    Fujairah sees average demand and avails.
  • Copenhagen Exclusive: Growing support for Norwegian proposal
    UNFCCC 'must let the IMO do its job' says Norway's representative at the IMO and the UNFCCC.
  • Bank willing to support bunkering projects in Brunei
    AFB points to shipping activity generated by the oil and gas sectors.
  • Fuel oil inventories up again
    ARA stocks 40% higher than at this time last year.
  • Markets 'awfully quiet'
    Bunker prices mostly softening.
  • WFS halves quarterly cash dividend
    Says latest payout reflects two-for-one split of its common stock.
  • Dry scrubber 'successfully' tested at sea
    Developer says system shows a 'continuation of the HFO-era is ecologically possible'.
  • Chemoil-Adani to expand storage, launch bunker tanker
    Developments 'will allow a narrowing' of bunker price gap with Singapore.

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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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