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February 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panalpina banks on new Changi hub for growth
    Global logistics player Panalpina will focus on healthcare, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas and aerospace for growth, and its new facility here will help facilitate this, chief executive Monika Ribar said yesterday.
  • Thai shipping industry faces tough times
    PLUMMETING exports saw traffic through Thailand's prime cargo port continue to decline last month, painting a dim picture for the country's shipping industry this year.
  • IMO meet in March to agree on energy efficiency
    Delegates at the United Nation's shipping agency will likely agree at a meeting in March that it is mandatory for flagship countries to check how energy efficient a new ship is, the chairman of the meeting said on Monday.
  • Baltic Dry Index surges on China iron ore demand
  • Daewoo Logistics may delay Madagascar corn project
  • Port Klang container throughput seen shrinking

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM wins 10-year CT deal for Syria's Port of Lattakia
  • NOL suffers 84pc loss, but revenue rises 14pc in 2008
  • Maersk ups BAF to $150 per TEU on ME-SA, to $295 on FE-SA
  • OOCL christens newbuilding with nowhere to go
  • TSA drops capacity plea after shippers rage and FMC stalls
  • China's 16 million-ton ports makes it No 1 worldwide
  • Borouge, Enpro SCM develop regional logistics hub in Nansha
  • Rickmers fourth quarter profit declines 23pc
  • Russia assists US to convoy non-military supplies to Afghanistan
  • GOP senate bill launched to delay lead content enforcement
  • Mangalore port revels in cashew nut import bonanza
  • Cathay to launch thrice weekly freighters to Miami, Houston
  • Hactl tonnage falls 30.9pc at Hong Kong airport in January
  • Global slump blamed for Singapore Airlines 42.8pc profit loss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Haiko Logistics opens Bangalore office
  • Piracy incidents in 2008 highest since reporting date 1991
  • SCI CMD urges govt to float Rs 10K-cr. fund for ship acquisitions
  • US report sees immense pressure on shipyards to slash prices for orders
  • US urged to lead battle against unrelenting buccaneers
  • Trade with Cuba slated to double
  • KPT makes its presence felt at CTL IMEX
  • Storing empties in idled ships found far cheaper at Far East ports
  • UK graveyard for Le Clemenceau
  • Vizhinjam port: SC directs Kerala govt to consider Zoom's bid
  • Blue Dart teams up with DHL to offer students documents shipping facility
  • Railways hauls more, but target remains a far cry
  • CSO estimates 7.1 pc GDP growth in 2008-09
  • Paswan wants exports of high-grade iron ore discouraged
  • Chidambaram sees only slowdown in India, not recession
  • 2008 tea exports prove to be cups of cheer
  • Govt focusing on manufacturing, says official

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • New funding guide published by rail infrastructure managers
    The association European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) launched a new version of its "Finding the Funds" brochure at a seminar on rail investment in Central and Eastern Europe...
  • Kings Transport joins Palletline
    Kings Transport became Palletline's latest new member in February. The company, which has been established for more than 35 years, offers a full portfolio of distribution and wareh...
  • FedEx opens new Guangzhou hub
    US CEP provider FedEx Express began operations at its Asia-Pacific hub at Baiyun international airport in Guangzhou (China) early in February. The hub, in the heart of Guangzhou's ...
  • Rhenus opens new Riga office
    Rhenus Revival, a Latvian subsidiary of the Rhenus group, moved into a new 1,500 sqm warehouse near Riga at the end of January, where it offers the entire range of logistics servic...
  • Eimskip Belgium joins specialised perishables group
    Eimskip Belgium is a new member of the Perishable Logistics Specialists Network (PLSN), which was founded in 2008 and has been seeking members with the appropriate experience. Eims...
  • New direct L'beck-Philadelphia link
    The port of L'beck (Germany) is now linked directly to the port of Philadelphia PA (USA). The first ship on this route, the "Transwood", left L'beck at the end of January. The Swed...
  • Smoother sailing between EU ports
    Customs formalities for ships sailing exclusively between European ports are due to be simplified. Guidelines will be established to speed up document checking processes for the tr...
  • Cochin becomes first Indian e-port
    India's fast-growing Cochin Port Trust has become the country's first e-port with the completion of ERP implementation. Tata Consultancy Services undertook the project and complete...
  • NOL profits down
    Singapore-based global container shipping and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) reported a net profit of USD 83 million for 2008, 84% lower than in 2007. The group's 2008 ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Tanker and boxship collide off Dubai
  • Golden Ocean accepts lower price for bulker
  • DryShips in new Nordea Bank deal
  • NIGEL KITCHEN

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Ambassadors International to focus on Windstar Cruises
  • Chinese yards told to freeze expansion plans
  • U.S. Navy seizes piracy suspects
  • Golden Ocean eyes newbuild cancellations

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Port of Grays Harbor sees first shipment of outbound autos
  • Panama Canal Authority taps Deloitte as project auditor
  • Port of Tacoma offers public bus tours
  • Transpacific carriers drop plan to seek amendment to TSA
  • NOL Group reports lower net profit total for 2008

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Charterers call for huge rate cuts and threaten defaults
    BANKS hold off from foreclosing loans as ship values plummet.
  • ArcelorMittal predicts steel industry recovery
    ArcelorMittal has forecast a second-quarter recovery in the steel industry.
  • Fredriksen eyes cancellations
    JOHN Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Group is moving to cancel newbuilding contracts.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • US Navy captures thwarted pirates
    A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker came under pirate attack today off Somalia and quick thinking by the crew and a rapid response by the US Navy resulted in the capture of seven pirates
  • Cosco forced to slash costs
    SHRINKING foreign trade and uncertainty over container prospects in China during the downturn have forced Cosco to reduce costs, according to VP Chen Xiang
  • Cruiselines refund fuel fees
    TWO SMALL cruise lines operating from Florida have agreed to refund around $3M in improper fuel surcharges under an agreement with state officials
  • DVB launches opportunity fund
    GERMAN shipping and transportation bank DVB has launched a new investment fund for opportunities in the shipping and offshore sectors amid the growing squeeze on loans and equity
  • US towboat operators are licensed
    MOST TOWBOAT operators along the US Gulf Coast have proper credentials, the USCG has found during a massive crack-down
  • Rise in UK flag fleet
    THE UK-FLAGGED merchant fleet has grown significantly following tax changes in 2000 but is facing tough competition from other flag states, the UK's National Audit Office revealed today
  • Pemex goes steady
    MEXICAN oil giant Pemex will abstain from stop and go spending behaviour and will invest steadily in exploration and development, assured Pemex Director General Jesus Reyes Heroles

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • TSA drops capacity request with FMC
    Carriers will not pursue amendment allowing member lines to discuss capacity options in Asia-U.S. trade
  • ILA, USMX open talks
  • US Customs Commissioner Basham stepping down
  • OOIL to cut capacity
  • Boost US steel exports, say American importers
  • Freight index downturn
  • CN, NS plan MidAm Corridor
  • Maersk upgrades KNSM
  • Owner of CMA CGM box ships avoids default
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts Italy-US freighter service
  • Restructuring charges hits Manhattan Associates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • US Senate approves Obama's stimulus plan
  • TSA withdraw FMC request
  • CN and Norfolk Southern map 'MidAmerica' freight corridor
  • Carriers go for surprising rate increases

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • US halts attack
    Navy arrests seven suspected pirates off Somalia after distress call from a chemical tanker.
  • Windstar is all
    Ambassadors International unveils plan to sell all major assets but Windstar Cruises.
  • GOGL falling
    Golden Ocean shares on the rocks following triple blow, while doubt surrounds future of two Daehan capesizes.
  • US detains 11
    Eitzen chemical tanker with multiple deficiencies among vessels caught in US port-state control detentions.
  • Nordic 911
    Denmark's Nordic Tankers calls in police to look at possible "fraudulent abuse" by Steen Bryde and two others.
  • Bors bites Solvang
    Heavy losses on stocks and shares coupled with costly newbuildings send Inge Steensland's Solvang into the red during the fourth quarter.
  • Rand loss widens
    Great Lakes bulker owner suffers drop-off in cargoes in second half of December.
  • Help at hand
    China rubber stamps support package for embattled shipbuilders with crackdown on development of new yards and consolidation encouraged.
  • Capacity talks off
    Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement kills effort for US approval for talks to deal with a boxship capacity glut.
  • 'Pilots onboard'
    Tanker and feedership involved in fiery collision off Dubai were both under pilotage at the time.
  • Misplaced pass
    Two general cargoships collided off Denmark after picking tricky spot to pass each other, report finds.
  • Cost-cutting
    Finnish state offshore and icebreaking company Finstaship looking to chop staff wage costs by 10% in downturn.
  • Golden commotion
    John Fredriksen-backed bulker owner stung by failed sale-and-leaseback and charter defaults as it accepts cut-price offer for second hand panamax.
  • Tsuneishi expands
    Japanese yard to splash cash at Philippines facility to turn out ships up to 250,000 dwt.
  • Oil disappears
    Opec cuts have taken close to one suezmax cargo per day from world markets, with more to come.
  • STX sell-off?
    Korea's STX group could sell some of STX Europe to recoup takeover costs, with new stock listing possible.
  • GE sells LPG ship
    Indian owner left with only one gas carrier after sale of elderly unit to mystery buyer.
  • Q-Ship curtailed
    Qatari tanker and gas carrier owner sees a chunk taken off its 2008 profit in tougher markets.
  • SCI SOS
    Indian state owner asks finance ministry for emergency funding of $2bn to keep delivery of 40 newbuildings on track as credit dries up.
  • Drilling for cash
    Norwegian owner Fred Olsen's offshore drilling group FOE enjoys strong 2008, but credit crunch has changed the outlook.
  • Klang falling
    Malaysian port expects 2009 cargo volumes to drop 10% from last year's levels in bleak economic climate.
  • Ship values rise
    The recent surge in dry bulk rates is having a positive effect on second hand values, says Baltic Exchange.
  • Sales hike at STX
    STX Pan Ocean forced into mandatory disclosure by 60% jump in sales but net drops slightly.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Cathay Pacific launches freighter services
  • Norfolk Southern, CN to share north-south routes
  • Basham sets departure date
  • FDA ending seafood EU Export Certificates
  • Produce tracking initiative Web site launched
  • Expeditors 4th quarter profit up 11%
  • FMC reviews 29 OTI license applicants
  • Deloitte will audit Panama Canal lock bids
  • Kaohsiung bumped from top 10 ports
  • CMA CGM will operate Syrian port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • A2SEA bags British wind power contract
    The Danish offshore construction company A2SEA has signed up with Fluor Limited for installation of a number of wind turbines off the British east coast. A2SEA will use their jack
  • More ships to cut the Suez Canal
    Maersk Line and other container operators are seriously considering diverting more services to sail via the Cape of Good Hope instead of using the Suez Canal. A number of operators
  • STX plans part sell-off of STX Europe
    Just days after the de-listing of STX Europe from the Oslo Exchange, South Korean STX Group is said to consider a sale of parts of its now wholly-owned
  • OOCL opens traffic on G'teborg
    In March, Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) starts feeder traffic on the route Hamburg, G'teborg, Klaipeda, St Petersburg, Rauma, G'vle and back to Hamburg. The 868-TEU vessels the OOCL
  • Korean court caps liability for Hebei Spirit
    A South Korean Court has set a cap on damages the operators of the tanker Hebei Spirit are liable for after the catastrophic oil spil iln December. The court has
  • EMSA chairman foresees jeopardized safety
    J'rgen Hammer Hansen, chairman of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), foresees a great risk of shipowners cutting expenses on safety and environment due to the current financial and economic situation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
  • Price spread narrows across US
    Bunker prices firmer on West Coast, but down across most of the country.
  • Bunker prices soft in European ports
    Rotterdam market quiet with good avails.
  • Fall in cargo volumes expected
    Malaysian container port predicts throughput to fall by 10%.
  • US crude inventories continue to build
    DOE shows bigger-than-expected crude oil increase, but fall in product stocks.
  • Bunker price decline 'favourable' for car carrier
    Analysts predict fall in fuel costs will help Wilh Wilhelmsen counter Q4 market conditions.
  • More cruise lines to repay bunker surcharges
    Cruise lines must ensure 'clear disclosure' of fuel supplements, says US legal officer.
  • Regional fuel oil supplies set to shrink
    Asian fuel oil traders expect to see supplies tighten in March.
  • Increase in Panama barge fees
  • Asian bunkers soften mid-week
    Players report falling prices and weak demand.
  • Singapore tanker owner starts trading in London
    The company is confident bunkering "will continue to be required" despite the global economic crisis.
  • Aegean, Gulf Oil form partnership
    Marine lubricants network aiming to expand from 450 to over 750 ports this year.

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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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