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February 24, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Recession as a necessary correction for offshore sector
    The current recession is nowhere near being another Great Depression and in fact was something the offshore industry needed, according to industry old hand Neil Baird.
  • Pirates free crew abducted from Malacca Straits
    THE first kidnapping in more than a year has hit the Straits of Malacca, with the master and chief engineer of a tug grabbed by pirates on Thursday last week and freed yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance to re-route EU3 service via Cape of Good Hope
  • Asia Express cuts capacity to Latin American west coast
  • Taipei launches 1.1 million TEU container terminal
  • Korea looks to bail out shipping with debt restructuring
  • Claus-Peter Offen plans to lay up ten 2,500-TEUers
  • Cosco boss hails bailout stimulus schemes for uplifting Baltic Dry
  • Risk of collision rises when ships lay up: P&I Club
  • LA-LB ports move to stave off hungry northern wolves
  • IMO demands Nigeria act against Gulf of Guinea pirates
  • LA-LB port roads clogged as trucks without tax tags turned away
  • Rift Valley Rail outsources freight handling to Mombasa port
  • Globe Air Cargo made GSA in UK for Vietnam Airlines
  • Latin America suffers 25.4pc December decline in air freight
  • Delhi okays India-Singapore multi-airport ground handling deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM to hike rates on all origins & destinations from April
  • Depression pulls down shipping line
  • Mahindra Odyssea unveils fibreglass powerboats in maritime foray
  • UASC imposes emergency risk levy for Gulf of Aden transit
  • DB Schenker offers 1-stop logistics solution for trade with France
  • Glimmer amidst the gloom
  • Grand Alliance announces cooperation with Zim on Pacific North-West trade
  • NYK Line revamps 2 services linking Asia with Central & Latin America
  • MOL to cut capacity by another 10 pc
  • CMA CGM drops Panama for Cape of Good Hope on PEX2 service's return voyage
  • Marit Maersk becomes longest containership to visit Port of Hamburg
  • Manila plans framework of modular ports
  • Port of Tacoma expands CFS operations
  • K Line enhances partnership with GT Nexus
  • Syria's TICT allowed to handle transhipment boxes
  • Yang Ming Line revamps N. America offices
  • Safeguard duties may be imposed on more Chinese goods
  • Mandatory norms for toy sales under study
  • Iffco, IPL ink pact with PhosChem for supply of DAP
  • Port workers to go on strike from March 10
  • Gopalpur port claims 1-day MoP discharge record at anchorage
  • DHL expands Import Express service
  • Rupee breaches 50 against dollar
  • DGFT notifies new raw sugar import norms
  • Interim FTP this week
  • Synthetic textile exports may fall 15 pc short of target-SRTEPC chief
  • Industry consultation over FTA with Korea on Feb. 26
  • ATA Carnet workshop on Thursday
  • Kasez, KASEZIA jointly celebrating Foundation Days

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2009
  • Cargoitalia buys Alitalia Cargo
    The Milan-based carrier Cargoitalia has acquired the cargo division of privatised Alitalia for EUR 14.5 million. The deal includes the purchase of five MD-11F freighter aircra...
  • German may offer Russia share in PCC
    The German railway Deutsche Bahn wants to offer the Russian railway RZD a 49% stake in the Polish railfreight company PCC Logistics. This was announced by the media, citing a sourc...
  • CD Cargo turnover down
    According to preliminary figures, the Czech freight railway CD Cargo's turnover for 2008 was CZK 17.6 billion (EUR 610 million), 1% less than the previous year. The opera...
  • First blocktrain to Poti
    The German rail operator Polzug Intermodal has launched a regular blocktrain service between Georgia's port city of Poti and Azerbaidjan's capital Baku. The con...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Efforts underway to free grounded tanker
  • Northrop Grumman names two more shipbuilding VP's
  • Pirates seize DryShips bulker
  • ACL extends credit facility

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • APL increasing rates for Asia-Europe trade
  • Korean lines link up on Intra-Asia services
  • Ship makes record pass through Panama Canal
  • Washington state sees growth in export numbers for 2008
  • Grand Alliance carriers bypassing Suez Canal

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Shipowners ready to give UK tonnage tax a wide berth
    COMPANIES say uncertainty over rules have dented confidence in UK system.
  • UK rule changes 'stunting growth'
  • DVB predicts VLCC market is next to suffer significant downturn
    SECTOR in trouble as tonne-mile demand drops and "deluge" of 70 new tankers enter trades in 2009

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Excel's chief Molaris quits
    STAMATIS Molaris has resigned from his leadership of drybulk operator Excel Maritime, effective immediately, the company revealed today
  • COSCO to defy newbuilding drop
    COSCO'S boss, Captain Wei Jiafu, has told Fairplay he expects that at least 30% of newbuildings to be cancelled or delayed this year
  • Pirates seize Greek vessel
    PIRATES have hijacked a Greek vessel with its 22 crew off the Somalian coast, the IMB's piracy reporting centre told Fairplay today
  • Tanker rescues two adrift 40 days
    A BRITISH couple is safe and unhurt today after drifting on their yacht for 40 days in the Atlantic
  • Silver Wind arrest sought
    A CLAIM has been filed seeking the arrest of Eastwind's product tanker Silver Wind, currently moored in Tampa, Florida

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Grand Alliance carriers diverting Asia-Europe ships around Cape of Good Hope
    Hapag-Lloyd, MISC, NYK Line and OOCL re-routing eastbound vessels on EU3 service to avoid transiting Suez Canal
  • Maersk upgrades Asia-Europe
  • TUI may be forced to buy back more of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Maersk to raise trans-Atlantic rates
  • LA port set to receive electric truck
  • NYK to cut size of car carrier fleet
  • Hapag-Lloyd, German forwarders reach deal
  • Gulfport project to begin in April
  • Japanese air forwarders face fines
  • Texas ports receive grants
  • STB's Buttrey exits March 13

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • GA re-routes EU3 around Cape and warns of more to come
  • Hamburg Sud and MSC combine to cull capacity Asia to Mex/WCSA
  • Hapag-Lloyd backtracks on FACs
  • Somalian pirates seize bulk carrier
  • Maersk looks for GRI on transatlantic trade

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Molaris quits
    Stamatis Molaris resigns as CEO of Excel Maritime Carriers less than a year after takeover of Quintana.
  • Euroseas in red
    Impairment charge on Ionna P pushed US-listed bulker and containership owners into $22.6m loss, but growth opportunities are ahead.
  • Deadline ahoy!
    There's two days 'til the end of the show; Not yet done one? Then go, go and go! Five fun lines if you please; One, two, five rhyming with ease; And three and four too, as you know.
  • Silent capture?
    Crew of seized DryShips bulker may have failed to spot pirates boarding as alarm raised too late.
  • GulfMark to sell?
    US offshore player mulls vessel sales as it prepares for the impact of low oil prices.
  • Piracy's shadow
    Industrial Shipping Enterprises boss discusses pirate motives and what should be done.
  • DryShips lifted
    Oppenheimer analyst lifts rating on George Economou-led owner as equity offering reaches halfway point.
  • Cantor cuts Free
    Cantor Fitzgerald downgrades US-listed bulker owner FreeSeas after announcements of new charters.
  • After the seizure
    In WebTV interview, Industrial Shipping Enterprises CEO describes Biscaglia pirate ordeal.
  • Gulf two on block
    Perry Kennedy-led Gulf Offshore looking to sell standby rescue brace following market decline.
  • Diamantides deal
    Marmaras Navigation owner in out of court settlement of more than $40m claim over investment losses.
  • FreeSeas fixes
    Ion Varouxakis-led Greek bulker owner settles for much-reduced spot rates for handysize quartet.
  • Crew sentenced
    Nigerian court offers 13 Filipinos choice of jail or fine for handling stolen oil on board tanker owned by Panagis Zissimatos.
  • Polemis rebuffed
    Greek shipowner comprehensively denied leave to appeal key judgments in $700m battle over losses from high risk investments.
  • LaLa link
    New ro-pax service planned between Taiwan and China using Ocean La-La following opening up of direct sea routes.
  • Grindrod sells
    South African owner's domestic unit issues new shares worth 25% to two black empowerment companies.
  • 'Worse to come'
    Markets will deteriorate further before any recovery is seen, Cosco Corp (Singapore) warns as $40m provision cuts its bottom line by a tenth.
  • Loan stretched
    Michael Ryan's ACL extends loan with US banks for two years but ammount on offer will be progressively cut.
  • Home comforts
    Racing income from the Americas fires US offshore owner GulfMark to huge increase in fourth quarter profit.
  • Italian rescue job
    Brits saved by crew of Italian tanker after drifting powerless in mid Atlantic for over a month.
  • Nenaco wants out
    Philippines ferry owner believes it is ready to emerge from court-monitored financial restructuring.
  • Grand detour
    Grand Alliance sending eastbound service around the Cape of Good Hope in protest against high Suez Canal fees.
  • Erria losing
    Danish chemical tanker player expecting 2008 deficit of DKK 8m on currency losses.
  • Pilot present
    Cement ship had pilot onboard when it grounded off the UK on Monday, coastguard says.
  • Tuzla toll rises
    28-year-old worker electrocuted at Cicek shipyard as deaths continue to mount in Turkey.
  • Big black mark
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill to write down $810m in the fourth quarter as stake in rivals loses value.
  • SCI feeds east
    Indian state owner teams with Seaways to launch new east coast feedership service to Colombo.
  • Master blamed
    Captain of sunken New Star acted "extremely irresponsibly" and violated law, Russian ministry says.
  • BW Offshore sues
    Norwegian offshore player launches court action to recover Aussie FPSO development costs.
  • Yasa ship stuck
    Lightering effort to help refloat Turkish owned aframax tanker aground off the Texan coast.
  • Cotai chop
    Macau court halts ferry service from Hong Kong run by gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson in tender dispute.
  • Passengers saved
    At least 149 people rescued from Philippines ferry that ran aground before dawn off Cebu.
  • Quay clash
    Cargoship damaged in collision in Wismar, Germany, after suffering bow thruster failure.
  • Trouble ahead?
    Fresh doubts surface over TUI's $5.85bn sale of boxship owner Hapag-Lloyd in tight credit market.
  • More rate rises
    APL and CMA CGM are the latest liner companies to set minimum rates for Asia-Europe cargoes.
  • Malacca hijack
    Piracy raises its ugly head in strategic waterway after two men kidnapped from tug and barge.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • CMA CGM 7th line to hike Asia/Europe rates
  • Grand swings Asia/Europe string around Africa
  • Maersk adjusts Asia/Europe services
  • Japanese logistics firms deemed air cartel
  • Turkish Airlines lands in Cargo 2000
  • LaHood favors tax on travel, not fuel
  • STB's Buttrey to step down in March
  • Grassi named Pacer director
  • Food aid groups lobby Obama
  • USDA chief: COOL goes forward
  • Obama warns against wasting stimulus dollars
  • Reversal: Hapag-Lloyd to continue forwarder payments
  • Forwarders seek support for FMC clean truck probe

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Massive deficit in Hurtigruten ' capital injection secured
    The Norwegian ferry/cruise owner/operator Hurtigruten ASA reports a NOK 686 million loss for 2008, a loss increase by NOK 458 million compared to 2007. The result is hit
  • Seadrill loses money
    Seadrill, controlled by John Fredriksen, lost USD 615 million on its investments in Pride International, Scorpion Offshore and SecureCrest in the fourth quarter, 2008. The share prices improved somewhat from
  • Russia opened fire at Chinese ship ' several are missing
    Russia and China have ended up in a sensitive political situation since Russian border guards opened fire at the Chinese owned cargo ship New Star last week. The vessel sank
  • Greek cargo vessel seized in the Gulf of Aden
    The Greek owned panamax Saldanha, 75,707 DWT, has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel, operated by DryShips, was seized on Sunday. A helicopter from the international navies

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
  • Trends in quality continue to cause concern
    DNVPS notes 'significant number' of operational problems where fuels met ISO 8217 specifications.
  • Europe: Bunker prices steady in Rotterdam
    But Southern Europe seeing more price movement.
  • Russia casts doubt over cause of spill
    Suspected bunkering spill from Russian warship yet to be explained.
  • Fishing industry 'healthy' thanks to lower oil prices
    Namibia's fishing industry has recovered from oil shock but fearful of falling demand.
  • Voyager expands sales team
    Demand for bunker payment solution increasing.
  • New physical supplier in Turkey
    Arkas Bunkering and Trading begins supplying in the Marmara region.
  • Asia: Busan bunker prices highest in region
    Tight avails push up IFO prices in Korea but Singapore prices tumble.
  • Iran oil firm seeks bunkering contractor
    Tender floated to choose a bunkering contractor for Iranian ports.
  • Indian refiner sells March-loading cargo
    Cargoes sold at narrowing discounts.
  • Titan warns its investors to 'exercise caution'
    Listed firm announces cancellation of guaranteed senior notes.
  • Two Singapore ships arrested over illegal fuel transfer
    Malaysian authorities impounded the ships after incident off Johor.

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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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