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January 16, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • The ocean race and the branding game
    The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) would like to make the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) as big a name in the corporate event world as the America's Cup but it will be a delicate balance between giving the sponsors what they want while maintaining the extreme edge of the race.
  • London rally over jailing of seafarers
    Employers, trade unionists and shipping industry representatives will rally outside the South Korean embassy in London next Friday to protest against what they describe as the politically and economically motivated imprisonment of two men in South Korea, according to a statement issued by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).

Sched Netweb site
  • Oil at US$70 - $80 a barrel needed to expand, says Maersk CEO
  • HK box rank false, but could be realised with truckers' help
  • Asia-Europe rates hit zero - shippers only pay for bunker: source
  • Maersk, CMA CGM credited with Fuzhou CT's record box volume
  • 'K' Line issues profit warning, bad investment impacts earnings
  • ILA gears up early for upcoming contract talks
  • Safmarine cuts capacity on Safari service
  • Canada, Mexico surpass US in intermodal rail growth in 2008
  • EU green truck scheme flawed, based on faulty assumptions: report
  • CEVA Logistics lands Saint-Gobain contract in Brazil
  • Hong Kong's AAT '08 cargo falls 8pc, but 33pc in December
  • Newcomer Air Cargo Germany delays company start till February
  • Jade fades in downturn as Lufthansa takes over its flights
  • Swissport quits Singapore ground services after three years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Court protection for Armada
  • Solar power-driven car carrier!
  • Raw sugar may soon be imported!
  • Edible oil import gush forth in Oct.-Dec.
  • 60 ships seek demurrage for long wait off Haldia
  • CONCOR to set up first Rs 100-cr. multimodal freight logistics park at Khodiyar
  • Major cos' IT units in SEZs may be extended 100 pc tax exemption
  • Rs 5-cr. corpus fund set up to boost SMEs' exports
  • Processed food exports buck slowdown to show uptrend
  • Bail out small units, not Satyam, say traders
  • MIDC inclusion in Township Act welcomed

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 14, 2009
  • Polet delivers spacecraft to Baikonur
    An AN-124-100 Ruslan, owned by Polet Airlines, delivered an Express MD1 to the Baikonur Yubileiniy cosmodrome on 19 December. Polet's fleet of aircraft transported a total of six u...
  • Russia to levy toll on foreign trucks
    The government of the Russian Federation resolved to introduce road charging for foreign trucks of 3.5 t and over on 24 December. The toll will be implemented on 1 February 2009. I...
  • Fuel surcharge decreases
    Japan Airlines Cargo will lower the fuel surcharge to EUR 0.65 per kg actual wieight on 20 January. On 19 January Qatar Airways is reducing its fuel surcharge to EU...
  • UPS Switzerland celebrates 20th anniversary
    The UPS brand appeared on the Swiss market for the first time on 27 January 1989. The UPS parcel service became available in 1986 as a joint venture (JV) with Fracht Air ...
  • Metro Group Logistics inks contract with Raben Group
    Metro Group Logistics (MGL) Ukraine, a cross-sector enterprise for members of the Metro Group, has signed a three year cooperation contract with the logistics service provider Ukra...
  • Hellmann transfers Czech business to Gebr'der Weiss
    The Austrian logistics service provider Gebr'der Weiss (GW) is taking over the overland and logistics activities of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Czechia. The move wil...
  • LGI to build logistics centre for HP
    The German logistics service provider LGI Logistics Group International (LGI) is opening a new location in H'nxe (DE) on 1 may this year. Some 40,000 sqm of space will be used for ...
  • Örebro Airport on the way to a new freight record
    For the third successive year, Örebro Airport (SE) expects a new freight record in 2008. The airport handled a record 25,411 t of freight during 2007, but the amount...
  • Oskar Schunck establishes own company in Turkey
    The Turkish consultancy G.L.S. Global Logistics Consulting Services, which has been advising and representing the German insurance broker Oskar Schunck in Turkey, is currently assi...
  • Budget for non-metro Indian airports
    An outlay of INR 64.435 billion has been proposed for development of non-metro airports in India, according to the country's minister for civil aviation. The Airports Authority of ...
  • SPC launches new intermodal service
    SPC Multiusos - Servi'o Portugu's de Contentores SA, which belongs to the Sapec group, has started a new intermodal transport service for automobiles in partnership with the road t...
  • Rodorail investing in a big way
    The Portuguese logistics service provider Rodorail Logistics has added 17 tractors and 25 trailers to its fleet in response to lively demand. It also acquired two new reachstackers...
  • Ukrainian railway hikes transit rates
    The Ukrainian railway operator UkrZaliznytsia (UZ) is raising its transit fees between 1.5 and 1.75-fold, depending on the type of commodity. The corresponding changes have already...
  • A facelift for the Monte Olimpino tunnel
    The Monte Olimpino railway tunnel to the south of Chiasso (Switzerland) will be closed entirely for an overhaul this year. This will probably result in a loss of turnover for the S...
  • Affolter Transport: two new tractors
    Affolter Transport AG recently augmented its fleet by 1,360 hp, when the German truck manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge delivered a MAN TGX 33.680 6x4 and a MAN TGX 41.680 8x4 tractor...
  • Ryder System scoops up Edart Leasing
    The US transport and logistics provider Ryder System Inc, based in Miami FL, acquired 100% of the truck leasing enterprise Edart Leasing Co, headquartered in Hartford CT (USA), at ...
  • Pierandrea Galli leaves AZ Cargo
    Pierandrea Galli has resigned from his position as director of Alitalia Cargo after working for the Italian airline Alitalia for more than two decades. The fate of Alitalia's cargo...
  • Germany: freight traffic continued to rise in 2008
    The German federal statistical office Destatis reported that goods transport in Germany continued to increase in 2008. Based on monthly key data available, Destatis expects the fol...
  • New Elbe Tunnel: building to start in 2011
    Construction work on a new River Elbe tunnel for the Baltic Sea-A20 motorway to the west of Hamburg (northern Germany) is scheduled to start in 2011. Germany's fede...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Ferries to rescue in Hudson River crash landing
  • U.S. Shipping ITB's go to Nigerian buyer
  • Hebei Two get bail

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Port of Grays Harbor welcomes vessel carrying Kia automobiles
  • Port of Vancouver, USA taps Shumacher as AA
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX futures group meeting
  • Port of Seattle plans clean air project for Sea-Tac
  • Crowley boosts funding for scholarship program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Panic in Asian dry bulk sector
    MAJOR companies on verge of bankruptcy after defaults totalling hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Armada presents 'worst case scenario' over debts
  • Hapag-Lloyd deal in disarray after RBS quits consortium
    BANK pullout throws the protracted transaction into confusion.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Bad blood over Hapag-Lloyd deal
    THE DRAMATIC downturn in container shipping has prompted second thoughts among Hamburg politicians and investors about the pending acquisition of Hapag-Lloyd
  • LNG shipped to gas-strapped Greece
    GREECE has bought two LNG spot cargoes after price tensions between Russia and the Ukraine withheld piped gas for a tenth day, reports Bloomberg
  • Drewry sees toughest year for boxes
    SHIPPING consultancy Drewry is forecasting the toughest year yet for the container industry
  • Moscow bank warns over Fesco
    A MOSCOW bank issued an investment warning today for Russian dry cargo company Far Eastern Shipping
  • Hebei Spirit crew granted bail
    THE SUPREME Court of Korea granted bail today for the master and chief officer of Hebei Spirit, legal sources in Seoul confirmed to Fairplay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Port of Tacoma port could scale back plan for NYK container terminal
    Sour economy and declining trans-Pacific trade could mean that a planned mega-terminal for NYK at Washington port will be down-sized
  • TUI says Hapag price firm
  • Democrats offer $825-billion economic stimulus package
  • US producers cry foul over new Canada lumber move
  • ICS Logistics buys Coastal Maritime Stevedoring
  • Liberty drops bid for ISC
  • Surcharges cut on Maersk Mideast-India-EC S. America
  • Bail for tanker crew
  • US modifies duty list in EU beef hormone dispute
  • Russians fire on pirates
  • Greatwide sale approved

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • British Columbia port labour talks resuming
  • Stocks in need of 'Obama bounce'
  • Hebei Spirit master and c/o bailed
  • Yang Ming christens two new vessels
  • Hapag Lloyd: back in the melting pot?

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • TUI: Price firm
    German company says it will not renegotiate the selling price for liner operator Hapag-Lloyd.
  • AHTS capsizes
    Coast Guard responds after Ocean Marine Services offshore vessel becomes partially submerged off Alaska.
  • Second ITB sold
    Shipbroker says US Shipping Partners has sold off the integrated tug-barge ITB Groton.
  • Liberty ends bid
    Offer to buy International Shipholding Corp killed as Philip Shapiro blames "unyielding determination" to obstruct bid.
  • Rio port on hold
    Tom Albanese-led miner Rio Tinto postpones Uruguay iron ore port project as Brazilian mine expansion is put on the back burner.
  • Founder lifts stake
    Seaspan Corp founder Dennis Washington buys up shares to rebuild significant minority holding.
  • Ship funds holed
    Lloyd Fonds feels the pain as investor confidence in shipping takes a tumble.
  • Samsung signing
    Korean yard expects mystery European owner to pen $680m LNG FPSO contract on Thursday.
  • Taiwanese aided
    Formosa Plastics tanker escorted by Chinese warships in Gulf of Aden despite Taiwan's rejection of help from the mainland.
  • Hebei two walk
    Indian officers jailed for their part in South Korea's worst ever oil spill are bailed in Seoul.
  • Greek bulker held
    Stamford Navigation vessel with 15 deficiencies only ship to be newly held by MCA in December.
  • BC boost
    Canadian ferry owner bags grant of CAD 5.6m to improve security at its terminals.
  • Grindrod ready
    South African shipping group buying three domestic stevedoring operations.
  • Faina deal falters
    Pirates holding arms ship said to have axed brokers to deal directly with owners on $5m ransom.
  • Latvia up
    Baltic nation's port volumes rise 1.9% to 63.64m tons in 2008.
  • Protest pulled
    V.Ships drops Hebei Spirit rally in London after Jasprit Chawla and Syam Chetan were bailed today.
  • NCC sheds oldies
    Saudi Arabian chemical tanker player finds Norwegian buyer for three veteran vessels.
  • Bunker boom
    Denmark's OW Bunker says volumes still rising in West Africa as owners divert ships away from pirates.
  • Faulty 15
    Schulte LPG carrier and Dojima bulker feature on Japan's December detention list.
  • Bulkers to bite
    Dwindling demand for dry-cargo newbuildings will slice Chinese orders in half this year, bank says.
  • CH rings changes
    Singapore offshore owner loses CFO Abdul Razak Bin Abd Rahman but brings in his deputy to fill the void.
  • Trip switch
    Hurtigruten passengers to voyage in ship brought out of lay-up as cover for other grounded unit.
  • FPSO exit
    PetroProd has sold its floating production unit under conversion in move that sees it exit the sector.
  • Dud deal?
    Hanwha facing defeat in bid to buy Daewoo, as confusion surrounds role of Korea Development Bank.
  • Dry design
    Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard working on new type of small river-sea cargoship.
  • Ezra cautious
    Lionel Lee-led offshore owner has newbuilding programme under review despite like for like profit boost in first quarter.
  • Lucky jumper
    "Partying" Australian man rescued in South Pacific after leaping from P&O cruiseship.
  • Maersk attacked
    Russian Navy to the rescue as grenades fired at Maersk Line boxship in Gulf of Aden.
  • Second thoughts?
    Hamburg's Albert Ballin group may try to renegotiate price for Hapag-Lloyd, report claims.
  • Scorpion scores
    Norwegian drilling rig owner secures fresh funding for newbuilding under construction in Sharjah.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • FMC puts TSA request on slow track
  • Liberty drops International Shipholding offer
  • Hebei Spirit officers bailed
  • BA Cargo adds fourth Dubai flight
  • FedEx reloads on 777s
  • Pickens wants stimulus money for LNG trucks
  • China urged to avoid trade protection
  • Donahue allays Korean fears over FTA redraft
  • RILA offers stimulus options to aid retailers
  • Punta Colonet project financing in peril
  • Tse leaves YICT after 15 years
  • ICS buys Coastal Maritime terminal operation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • Go ahead for Broström deal
    The EU Commission has approved the A P Møller-Mærsk acquisition of G'teborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström. No conditions remain and the deal can now be finalised. The acceptance period expires on Friday January 16 and Maersk is expected ...
  • Sharp drop in ship values
    A five-year old VLCC was worth USD 163 million in August last year. Now it is down to USD 100 million, and according to Baltic Exchange the value has declined by USD 4 million the last week alone, Fairplay ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2009
  • European price gains partially reversed
    Barge congestion reported in Mediterranean ports.
  • Plans for new terminal in Fujairah
    UAE-based firm issues consultancy contract, says it is in talks with global bunker players.
  • Las Palmas supply 'improving'
    Prompt still very limited but next week looking better.
  • More casualties a 'real possibility'
    No shipping line is immune, says shipping consultancy.
  • Supplier sees increase in West Africa sales
    O.W. Bunker says ships rounding Africa to avoid Somali pirates are boosting demand.
  • Asian prices moving in different directions
    Avails tightening at most key ports.
  • Singapore residual stocks reach 1-month high
    Fuel oil stocks up on brisk inflow of Western arbitrage.
  • Shippers urge 'fair competition'
    Claims of 'uncompetitive' surcharges set by Malaysian shipping firms.
  • Trader makes first delivery in China
    Russian energy firm makes bunker delivery in Shanghai.
  • Singapore lists top 20 bunker suppliers by volume
    Oil major BP biggest supplier for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Full operations resume at Colombian port
    Bunkers International says full complement of IFO is available

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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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