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February 1, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hijacked ships ignored safety measures
    Piracy specialists said last week that most of the hijacked ships off the coast of Somalia had ignored safety precautions, and at least 25 per cent of the commercial ships that pass through the Gulf of Aden continue to do so.
  • Ship fire at Keppel Batangas yard
    FIRE broke out on a cable ship being repaired at the Keppel Batangas shipyard in the municipality of Bauan in Batangas province, Philippines at around 10.30 am on Wednesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen's SCT now has daily rail link from central China
  • China now No 2 in world expressway mileage after US
  • Maersk, MSC buys rivals' slots on AAS to extend Asia-Oz coverage
  • World container fleet continues to pile on tonnage
  • FedEx to deploy diesel-electric delivery trucks in HK
  • OOCL unveils Mobile Cargo Tracking solution
  • Drewry examines carriers' financial health
  • TOC Asia 2010 to be held in Shanghai from March 16-18
  • Incheon airport cargo increases 20pc in fourth quarter
  • Aloha Air Cargo offers maintenance service, Aloha Tech Ops
  • Jamaica unveils plans to develop nation's air transportation network

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Commendable financial results from Allcargo Global
  • Bharati Shipyard earns more in Q3
  • NYK bares its heart again
  • Aban Offshore's Q3 net up
  • Freightbridge Logistics celebrates 5th anniversary
  • ABG Shipyard posts 79 pc growth in Q3 net
  • Pak sizes up Indian tomato market
  • GMB inspects Navlakhi port area for salt jetty
  • Major Port status may be accorded to the Andamans
  • Pride & plethora of programmes mark R-Day at JNPT
  • Cabinet panel clears 3 more port projects
  • MPSEZ shows all-round growth, posts impressive results in Q3
  • Balaji Infra & KRCL ink MoU to build 45-km rail link from Dighi port
  • With time on hand, GST to develop more solid framework
  • Interest subvention scheme may be extended for exporters till December
  • Rate hikes will retard growth, cautions Fieo
  • WTO chief backs New Delhi's stand on protectionism
  • Experts see India & China as global growth engines
  • Meeting with Quebec Premier tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2010
  • IRU sees need for retention of skilled road haulage staff
    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) staged a seminar in Brussels recently entitled "Image and Employment in Road Transport". The event was attended by profession...
  • Kombiverkehr registers success in new markets
    The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr, based in Frankfurt, transported 16% fewer goods in 2009, compared to 2008. The shortfall equates to a total of 855,553 shipment...
  • Freight train collision closes Simplon route
    Two freight trains, operated by BLS and Crossrail, recently collided between Brig station and the entrance to the Simplon tunnel (both Switzerland). Numerous railcars were derailed...
  • RZD signs agreement with Russian Technologies
    Russian Railways (RZD) and the Russian Technologies State Corporation signed an cooperation agreement to develop all fields of transportation technology. RZD president Vladimir Yak...
  • Aeroflot's largest private investor jumps ship
    The Russian airline Aeroflot is losing its largest private investor. The media in Moscow have reported that multimillionaire Alexander Lebedev is selling his 25.8% stake in th...
  • Ecu-Line announces management changes
    The Ecu-Line Group of Companies is making a few important changes to its management structure to meet growing demands in various regions. Franky Van Doren has been appointed region...
  • DHL investing in Bangladesh
    The German service provider DHL has announced a new joint venture (JV) in Bangladesh with Trade Clippers Cargo. The JV, which is called DHL Global Forwarding Bangladesh, ...
  • JF Hillebrand acquires ABV Logistics
    JF Hillebrand, a global service provider specialising in the transport of beverages, has strengthened its capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services ...
  • Nurminen Logistics enters into a cooperation agreement with Mongoltrans
    Nurminen Logistics (Finland) and the Mongolian logistics company Mongoltrans signed a cooperation agreement in January 2010. Under the terms of the contract Mongoltrans will r...
  • Logwin opens new office in Dubai
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), opened an additional office in Dubai Airport Free Zone on 20 January. Logwin's new...
  • Suez Canal container terminal takes the lead
    Many terminals were struggling for volumes and market shares in 2009, as overall global container throughput declined by an estimated 10%, and the total number of vessels transitin...
  • APM Terminals and Hanjin Pacific ink agreement on Kaohsiung terminal
    APM Terminals, the independent port operating division of the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, and Hanjin Pacific Corporation recently announced they have entered into an...
  • ISO certification for Florida international terminal
    The Florida (USA)-based Port Everglades recently reported that Florida international terminal (FIT), a marine terminal operator, has earned the International Organization for Stand...
  • AirBaltic appoints MAC Holdings in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
    MAC Holdings ' a Colombo (Sri Lanka)-based member of the EGSAC cargo GSSA network - has been appointed to represent Latvia's airBaltic Cargo offline in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. ...
  • ANA: route expansion and cargo fuel surcharge reduction
    The Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) is extending its network on 1 July, and particularly wants to augment its services to/from Germany. ANA is planning to operate a ...
  • Iata statistics: 2009 with the largest ever post-war decline
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reported December and full-year 2009 demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic. The figures showed that the indus...
  • J.B. Hunt announces Q4/2009 results
    J. B. Hunt Transport Services has announced that its Q4/2009 net earnings came to USD 41.7 million. The Q4/2008 profit was USD 53.3 million. Total operating revenue, at USD 877 mil...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • MOL forecasts better year
  • Addition to Farstad fleet
  • SAECS starts reefer service
  • Old chart "dangers"

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Crowley lighters Haiti relief containers ashore
  • Egyptian ports order Voith Water Tractors

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Port of Seattle adding small business program
  • Air Canada expansion includes new Portland flights
  • SEKO Worldwide Portland taps in to solar energy
  • New pilings being driven at Port of Tacoma wharf
  • Rail traffic numbers see mixed bag during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • EU yards probe rivals below cost deals
    Claims that non-European competitors deliberately taking on loss-making work
  • P&I Clubs told to avoid building up reserves
    Correct level contributes to stability and predictability for shipowners
  • Carnival lowers 2010 profit guidance
    Estimate lowered by $0.10 due to reassessment on fuel costs
  • Dover privatisation timetable set out
    Chief executive says trust port could be privatised within 15 months
  • Seanergy prices offering for capesize buy
    Price of $1.20 per share a sharp discount

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Carnival tallies green cost
    CARNIVAL Corp revealed today that proposed US and Canadian emission control areas could inflate its fuel bill by up to $200M per year.
  • Hamburg KG placings tumble
    SHIPPING equity placing shrank dramatically last year for listed Hamburg KG houses HCI Capital and MPC Capital, as German private investors gave shipping investments a wide berth
  • Tug to try freeing tanker
    THE TUG Megas Alexandros will try this weekend to free a tanker stranded for a week in Crete, owner Tsavliris & Sons told Fairplay today
  • CPP trims dividend
    DIVIDENDS continue to be slashed across shipping, with Capital Products Partners today revealing a lower payout plan for this year
  • Pineapple search yields arrest
    A SUSPECT was arrested today in the seizure of 378kg of nearly pure cocaine at Valencia's port
  • Indonesia's military accused
    A STUDY has found that Indonesia's military is profoundly involved in illegal logging, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • INTTRA sells majority stake
    PRIVATE equity firm ABS Capital Partners has bought a majority stake of box shipping e-commerce company INTTRA for $30M, it was confirmed today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Trade Groups Applaud President's Exports Initiative
  • Crowley Unloads 202 Containers at Port-au-Prince

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Rethink, Redesign, Rebuild
    The highest town in the Swiss Alps is the picturesque setting this week for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Davos is the host for the annual WEF, where 2,500 world leaders - the great, the good...and politicians - are assembled on the slopes to debate the issues of a fragile post-recession world.
  • IUMI warns on cold lay-up risk
  • INTTRA acquires new partner
  • SCCT posts successful 2009
  • Weak intermodal traffic impacts US rail results
  • CI Yearbook 2010 out now!

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • TK sells Guardian
    Aframax tanker Guardian Spirit reportedly fetches $10m to $11m from Asian interests.
  • Practically normal
    Tankers resume transiting Texas Sabine-Neches Waterway after Eagle Otome oil spill.
  • Order downshift
    Carnival report says Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner plans to reduce pace of newbuildings to just two or three per year beginning in 2012.
  • Peruvian scraps
    Petrolera Transoceanica sends 24-year-old products tanker to the breakers for $1.76m.
  • Capital divi cut
    Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners to reduce dividend targets as full-year profit drops.
  • K-Sea cut
    Analyst downgrades K-Sea Transportation to "underperform" on expectations that dividend won't return soon.
  • Horizon chops
    Fourth-quarter results return to the black but Jones Act liner operator Horizon Lines cuts dividend by more than half.
  • Case closed
    Florida attorney general closes investigation of cruise line fuel surcharges without action, Carnival says.
  • Capital: 'Not us'
    Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners denies purchase of Cido Shipping VLCCs.
  • Ferry free from ice
    Ice-breakers called in as 850 passengers stranded on Finnish ferry stuck in frozen Baltic Sea.
  • Seanergy prices
    New York-listed owner undercuts current share price with $25m stock offering to buy bulker.
  • CSDC warns
    Chinese tanker and bulker player says 2009 profit probably dropped by more than 50%.
  • Essar profit up
    Increased costs take shine off vastly improved sales at India's Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics.
  • It's quotes time
    Greek owners' wallets are bursting at the seams and 'disappointed' shareholders drag StealthGas down.
  • Daehan demand?
    Korean shipbuilders STX and Daewoo linked to takeover bid for compatriot yard.
  • MOL crashes
    Japanese giant posts nine-month profit collapse, but markets were beginning to improve in the third quarter.
  • Pant could go
    Estonian ro-ro owner Tallink's boss will retire this year if he can guide it back into profit.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    MOL and E Nomikos back on the newbuilding horse, Evangelos Marinakis makes VLCC debut and Nobu Su readies bond issue.
  • Evasive action
    Scottish trawler escapes serious damage in collision with German cargoship Leeswig.
  • Weaker Eastern
    Indian tanker and bulker owner Great Eastern hurt by rate falls in first nine months.
  • Loss for Varun
    Indian tanker, offshore and gasship owner sinks into red in third quarter despite disposal gains.
  • Batuan blaze
    GMS cable-layer suffers engine room fire while undergoing repairs at Indonesian shipyard.
  • NYK black again
    Japanese shipowner posts quarterly profit on cost cuts and rate hikes but full year loss estimate widens.
  • K Line sinks
    Japanese owner revises four-year plan in wake of global economic woes as losses stack up.
  • Shinwa ups target
    Japanese bulker and tanker owner Shinwa Kaiun posts nine-month profit and raises forecasts.
  • Partly to blame
    Shipping Corp of Polynesia chief John Jonesse admits "not doing good job" before tragic sinking of Princess Ashika.
  • Miclyn eyes IPO
    Singapore-based offshore owner eyes second attempt at going public this year with $500m float.
  • Back in the black
    Nicolas Saverys-led gas player Exmar returns to profit in the fourth quarter, but full-year results are down.
  • Iino negative
    Japanese tanker and bulker player racks up nine-month loss, but predicts slim full-year gain.
  • Meiji makes half
    Profit at Japanese tanker and bulker owner Meiji Shipping cut by 50% despite sales gain.
  • Kinkai cut
    K Line's bulker and ro-ro unit posts profit drop in first nine months, and forecasts fourth-quarter deficit.
  • Merger mistrust
    Greek shipowners in overwhelming vote against amalgamations to create P&I megaclubs.
  • Rhea grounds
    Blue Ocean Maritime-controlled general cargoship runs aground in Spain's Algeciras Bay.
  • NYK volumes up
    Japanese liner giant sees healthy increases in container traffic between Asia and the US and Europe.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • INTTRA sells stake to outsider
  • Dry bulk market buoys Japanese lines
  • Horizon reports 4th quarter profit
  • $8 billion for passenger rail
  • Hub says it has 'positive momentum'
  • Shenzhen container train adds Guangdong stop
  • Wal-Mart focuses on private brands, sourcing
  • JDA wraps up i2 acquisition
  • "K" Line acquires New York forwarder
  • Ex-Jacksonville port vice chairman indicted

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Denmark pulls out of vessel deal
    The Danish Department of Fisheries has finally decided to cancel the almost completed newbuilding from the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Construcciones S.A. at Vigo. The 68.1 metres long combined rescue
  • Farstad takes delivery of anchorhandler
    Farstad Supply has taken delivery of the AHTS vessel Far Shogun from STX Norway Offshore. The vessel will trade the spot market in the North Sea, according to Farstad. A
  • Merger an alternative for Hamina and Kotka
    The Centre for Maritime Studies has investigated the possibilities to increase the cooperation between the ports of Hamina and Kotka. In its study the expert group recommends a merger between

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2010
  • Market analysis: Prices higher in January
    Average bunker prices higher to start year, but good value relative to crude.
  • Crude brings uncertainty to bunker markets
    Early firming impacts bunker prices, quiet trading.
  • Increasing fuel cost of US shipping regulations
    Engines made to meet standards will come at a price, shippers continue to show support for cleaner fuels despite expense.
  • Towboat sinks in Kentucky, spilling oil
    Salvage operations to begin when river conditions allow.
  • Markets mainly soft at week's end
    Customs strike scheduled in Piraeus.
  • Fujairah and Durban prices little changed
    Suez, meanwhile, sees firmer prices.
  • Hedging firm predicts rising oil and bunker prices in 2010
    Inventory overhang to hit refinery output near term, balance restored this summer, says Global Risk Management.
  • South Korean plant to boost regional bunker production
    Samsung Total Petrochemical says most of the product will be for export to Singapore and South Korea.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories dip
    Fuel oil stocks down 21% since early January.
  • Asian prices mostly up
    Prices rise except in Singapore on Friday.
  • Deepening losses forcing operators to make baseless claims against suppliers
    More claims were lodged against suppliers last year than in any other year, in an effort to delay payment.
  • Karachi authority bans uncertified barges
    Industry claims authority is also banning bunkering after sunset; sales to dip.

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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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