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January 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese navy on standby for deployment to Somalia
    Japan yesterday ordered its navy to start preparations for deployment in waters off Somalia, becoming the latest nation to step up the fight against pirates in the lawless African nation.
  • Development zone at Caofeidian takes shape
    China's port construction, steel and power giants will pour 192.9 billion yuan (S$42.5 billion) for infrastructure construction in Caofeidian, an island- turned development zone in the Bohai Bay in north China, according to the city government of Tangshan, which administrates the zone.
  • Tanker rates seen falling till Q4 as demand stays flat
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, expects tanker rates to fall until the fourth quarter as demand for crude shipments stays near current levels and new supertankers enter the world fleet, chief financial officer Jeff Pribor said.
  • Industry veteran named MD of Thome Offshore Mgt
  • US stimulus may bypass water projects
  • Japanese fishing vessel captured by Russia

Sched Netweb site
  • Authorities okay plan for Taicang port bonded logistics centre
  • Nantong port box volume up 10pc in 2008
  • Zhangjiagang Bonded Area wins State Council building approval
  • Southampton container terminal reportedly down 10pc in 2008
  • GAC opens logistics development office in Lille
  • NYK deploys DispatchManager for electronic truck dispatch
  • Retiring air force air traffic controllers can join CAAS
  • IATA e-freight scheme wins over 18, surpassing 14-country goal
  • FedEx Express wins environmental and workplace awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains going up on ctl imex
  • Demand for Capesize vessels hauls up Baltic Dry Index
  • All Major Ports & airports to be EDI-linked by year-end
  • MbPT adding feathers to cap in times of recession too!
  • BATCO, VCTPL sign MoU to provide 'virtual seaport' concept for ex-im community
  • Perishables cargo facility at Cochin airport to be opened on February 2
  • KPCHAA seeks relaxation in stamp duty payment terms for importers
  • ASR Logistics (India) lifts off into handling project cargo
  • Banks ignoring MSME sector, asserts Fieo chief
  • 'Golden share' for govt in core projects proposed
  • Seafood industry wants US to implement WTO ruling on scrapping Customs bond
  • Ahluwalia convening HoDs meet to zero in on apparel industry's woes
  • Move to ensure easier flow of dollar loans to exporters by hiking ceiling rate
  • Corp. India criticises RBI's credit policy

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2009
  • Nurminen Logistics and Transgarant to collaborate
    This month (January), the Finnish service provider Nurminen Logistics and the Russian company OOO Transgarant, part of the Fesco group, signed a seven-year contract covering a stra...
  • Palletforce opens new hub in UK
    The UK's largest pallet distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire will be officially opened this month (January) - following a GBP 30 million investment by Palletforce....
  • Werner Enterprises increased profits in Q4/2008
    The Omaha NE-based US transport and logistics service provider Werner Enterprises posted a 20% increase in profits in Q4/2008 despite a 7% drop in revenues due in part to fleet siz...
  • Mlog Logistics building W'rth logistics centre in Switzerland
    The intra-logistics provider Mlog Logistics has expanded W'rth International's logistics centre in Landquart (the Grisons, Switzerland). Mlog added two more alleyways to W'rth's hi...
  • New air cargo plan for India
    The consultancy firm Price WaterhouseCooper is creating a ten-year Indian air cargo development plan on behalf of the Airports Authority of India.
  • FedEx delays hub opening
    The US express service provider FedEx will open its new USD 300 million hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport NC (USA) in autumn instead of summer of this yea...
  • Cathay Pacific adding flights
    Despite the crisis, the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is to increase the number of flights it offers to three key destinations ' Paris (FR), Shanghai (CN) and Jakarta (ID)...
  • Hong Kong: air cargo dropped by 3% in 2008
    The volume of airfreight passing through Hong Kong dropped by 3.1% last year, compared with 4.5% growth in 2007, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In December 2008, cargo thr...
  • Port of Taipei plans massive expansion
    As trade with China is expected to boom, Taiwan's port of Taipei is planning to invest USD 558 million over eight years in an expansion scheme that will create an alternative to th...
  • Beijing airport wants to sell stake in Air China Cargo
    Capital Airports Holding Co, operator of Beijing Capital Airport (China) wants to sell a 24% stake in Air China Cargo. The net asset value is estimated at RMB 798 million. A p...
  • Evergreen Line launches new Greek shuttles
    Evergreen Line (Taiwan) launched two new regional feeder services, linking the Mediterranean hub port of Taranto (IT) to Piraeus and Thessaloniki (both in Greece), in late January....
  • Lower import duties for clean trucks in Russia
    The Russian government plans to exempt imported trucks with low emission Euro 4 and 5 engines from customs duties. The import duty for commercial vehicles was raised by 30% on 12 J...
  • Norfolkline reduces number of vessels
    In view of the current global economic climate and the consequent drive for efficiency, Norfolkline, a European multimodal short sea carrier with headquarters in Scheveningen (Neth...
  • MOL and Gulf LPG start VLGC pool
    The Tokyo (Japan)-based shipping line MOL announced the formation of a very large gas carrier (VLGC) pool called LPG Global Transport, along with Gulf LPG Transport Company of Qata...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IMO meets in Djibouti to tackle piracy
  • Japan to send ships to Gulf of Aden
  • French Navy foils attack on MOL tanker
  • OSG ship breaks down near Golden Gate Bridge
  • Success weighs down LA port's green scheme

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Kirby reports another earnings record
  • $37.75 million LCS award
  • Delta Queen to be floating hotel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • LNG facility developer lauds land board decision
  • Port association pleased with seaport funding in stimulus bill
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX deicing plan open house
  • Port of Tacoma CFS sees customer base growing
  • Puget Sound ports net funds for equipment retro-fit program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IUMI paints bleak future for shipping and insurers
    UNDERWRITERS warned knock-on effect from economic and seatrade dwonturn could last into 2011.
  • NOL sees box volumes crash 24% in weeks
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines saw its container volumes dip 24% in the last six weeks of 2008.

Fairplayweb site
  • Piraeus, MSC fined in Greece
  • Pirate attack thwarted, 9 arrested
  • How piracy affects charters
  • Lübeck gains TransAtlantic coverage
  • Shippers told to delay pirates
  • Salvador port scheme advances
  • Planners approve Liverpool scheme
  • Shahid Rajaee nets investment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Maersk, CMA CGM join on USEC-Med
    Carriers join on new WestMed VSA, will remove 2,900 TEUs from weekly trade, add direct calls at Malta and Port of Miami
  • APL volumes plunge
  • ICL adds Wilmington call
  • CMA CGM raises rates for India-East Africa services
  • Box terminal for Vlora port
  • UASC starts India-ME loop
  • Maersk adjusts NCX service
  • France faces freight chaos
  • JAL cuts LA cargo flights
  • PNW ports expand program to lower diesel emissions
  • Don Welch, longtime S.C. port director, dies at 78

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Premier Wen still convinced China can achieve growth rate target
  • Oil hovers around USD40; but bunker prices climb
  • CMA CGM and Maersk agree Med US VSA
  • UASC's AGX loop to call at Sohar

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • DryShips breaches
    Two banks inform bulker owner that it breached loan covenants as company files $500m shelf registration.
  • Dry sales flop
    Deals by George Economou's DryShips to sell three bulkers fall through, and two drillship newbuildings may be axed.
  • Poised to survive
    Despite gloomy outlook for dry-bulk and tanker shipping, Moody's says seven rated companies should weather the storm.
  • Fednav sues
    Canadian bulker owner takes on DryShips in a US federal court over sale of the Maple Valley.
  • Front cut to 'sell'
    Norway's DnB NOR Markets downgrades Jens Martin Jensen-led Frontline over falling tanker demand.
  • 'Great time' on ice
    After 300 skiers enjoy lobster meal while on an ice-bound ferry, the CTMA Vacancier is free.
  • Tide rises
    Quarterly profits surge for New Orleans offshore vessel giant Tidewater, bursting past analyst estimates.
  • Jobs snuffed
    Crew in danger of axe as Eckero Line shifts cruiseferry to Swedish flag to continue selling snuff on board.
  • Doing too much
    Accident-prone Norwegian general cargoship grounded off Denmark because master was tackling four tasks at once, report finds.
  • Deep Sea fixes
    Norwegian owner wins charters of up to eight months from oil major for two anchor-handlers.
  • Maersk cutting
    New vessel-sharing deal with CMA CGM from Med to US will remove 2,900 teu of capacity per week.
  • UASC launches
    Container line starts new service linking Middle East to Indian sub-continent.
  • Siem loses out
    Kristian Siem-led offshore owner makes $6m provision from cancelled order at bankrupt yard.
  • Two-way Gulf run
    Maritime security corridor in Gulf of Aden to become two-way system as naval presence beefed up.
  • Strike rates rise
    Increased labour dispute claims leads to15% premium hike for club cover for ship delays.
  • Summer slump
    General Maritime predicts modest fall in tanker rates through to the fourth quarter, before an upturn.
  • Tanker towed
    OSG's Overseas Cleliamar loses power in ballast off San Francisco, but brought safely back to port.
  • Passengers saved
    All 69 people rescued as jetfoil sinks off Sumatra in Indonesia in bad weather.
  • Emissions mission
    First emissions trading seminar scheduled by industry green group SEAaT at the IMO in London.
  • Caracas fracas
    Venezuelan oil company PDVSA seizes control of Ensco drilling platform in row over unpaid debts.
  • Malaysian move
    Japanese liner giant NYK Line looking to increase market share in Malaysia during economic slump.
  • Offshore split
    Vroon and BPOS going their separate ways after scrapping management agreement for emergency response fleet.
  • Singapore upbeat
    Maritime authorities say 2008 proved to be a good year for shipping industry despite year-end downturn.
  • UKHO heads east
    The UK's Hydrographic Office establishes presence in Asia with new office in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • CMA CGM, Maersk to partner in Med-USEC
  • IMO pushes for regional help on piracy
  • Volume drops 9% at Rickenbacker
  • Lake carriers call for new lock, dredging
  • Senate committee approves stimulus bill
  • Home Depot cuts rattle supply chain
  • Chinese innerspring units cause U.S. makers unrest
  • Torok heads UPS freight forwarding
  • Kornegay to retire Feb. 1

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Japan to send warships to Somalia
    The Government of Japan will deploy a number of warships off Somalia to fight the flourishing piracy, BBC reports. However, it's still unclear how many ships that will be deployed
  • All time high for Ports of Stockholm
    A record was noted in 2008 when 11.7 million passengers travelled through Ports of Stockholm, up four per cent from the year before. The passengers travelled in the Baltic
  • Suez loses traffic as vessels take the long route
    The liner carrier CMA CGM is considering to by-pass the Suez Canal and instead sail round the Cape of Good Hope on several of its services. The measure could

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Mexico's tax on fuel
    Changes apply to all foreign-flag vessels, suppliers concerned.
  • Markets surprised by stockpile report
    Uncertainty over price direction following inventory numbers.
  • Belize oil spill response
    Economic development puts area at greater risk.
  • European bunker prices tumble
    Prices weakening across Europe.
  • Companies promote 'advanced lube technology'
    MAN Diesel PrimeServ and Maersk Fluid Technology agree strategic partnership.
  • Bunker prices boost 'Africa route'
    Container line says diverting ships round the southern tip of Africa is 'cost efficient'.
  • Biodiesel 'traces' put bunker suppliers under pressure
    Calls for regulations to recognise 'cross-contamination' is inevitable.
  • Asian market firms after holidays
    Key bunkering ports post gains.

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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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