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August 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cuba readies to dive into oil exploration
    A Chinese-built drilling rig is expected to arrive in Cuban waters in early 2011, likely opening the way for full-scale exploration of the island's untapped offshore fields.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk fined US$3.09 million for evading US Iran sanctions
  • Steady recovery forecast for world trade 2010/11
  • NYK quarterly box revenue up 39.7pc, profit at US$131.9 million
  • Tanker 'blast' investigators see other possible causes
  • Maersk ups rates US$250/TEU-$500/FEU Mideast/South America
  • NYK takes on TSK's intra-Asia business
  • Tianjin-Haikou container shipping line launched
  • Manzhouli checkpoint half-year trade volume up 17.6pc
  • IMF scraps 'substantially' undervalued from yuan assessment
  • Hamburg Sud to raise US west coast, Canada to Europe rates
  • Canadian Pacific's quarterly profit hits US$161 million
  • Canadian National Railway quarterly revenues rise 25pc
  • TAL second quarter profit falls 661pc to US$4.7 million
  • Major airlines face South African competition tribunal fines
  • Air cargo processing accelerated by HK PolyU software
  • Anchorage air cargo back to good old days: airport boss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Promising fiscal for SCI with fair weather Q1
  • Lack of direct shipping services & stiff duties hamper trade with LatAm: Report
  • TT Club continues support to FIATA's training initiative
  • GE Shipping's Q1 net swells
  • Dumping duty slapped on chemical used in toys
  • Yellow fever swells gold import figures
  • Dumping duties on VSF & PVC paste resin notified
  • Onion MEP hiked by $ 20/tonne
  • CSL delivers another PSV to Vroon
  • Demands day observed at Major Ports
  • Karnataka bans even transport of iron ore to ports
  • Vizag Port betters unloading record
  • More freight flown in June
  • Govt asks truckers not to strike
  • Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs completes 10 years
  • Petroleum Ministry wants govt to bear two-thirds of subsidy burden
  • NMDC chief all for national ore policy
  • Trade course with Japan Trips
  • Core sector loses steam
  • States insist on CST continuing under GST regime for some years
  • Trade with UK to be doubled in 5 years
  • KASEZ & EPCES hold open house to highlight issues of export conclaves
  • ADB proposes pan-Asia FTA & Asian Monetary Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • DB Schenker helps Deutsche Bahn to make a profit
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) was able to improve its results from operations (adjusted ebit) by 26.1% to EUR 846 million in H1/2010 in comparison with the same year-ago figure. Freight opera...
  • Hub Group reports higher income and revenue in Q2/2010
    The US intermodal and logistics enterprise Hub Group Inc has reported its results for the quarter ended 30 June, generating income of USD 9.6 million in said Q2. This represents a ...
  • Agility launches new service in Australia
    Logistics service provider Agility is set to launch a new domestic shipping service in August in Australia, running between Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Bell Bay, in Tasm...
  • Greek transport industry strike
    The Greek transport industry, including its oil haulage segment, has gone on strike. The German freight forwarders' association has warned operators that loading or discharging con...
  • Japan Airlines shifts to new terminal in New Delhi
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has relocated its flight operations at Indira Gandhi international airport in New Delhi to the airport's new terminal 3. The construction of the modern termina...
  • Airbus wins commitments worth billions at Farnborough
    Airbus received commitments for 255 aircraft worth around USD 28 billion at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010. These developments signal a clear upturn for the aviation in...
  • AF-KLM reports Q1 results
    AF-KLM's activities in the first quarter of financial 2010/2011 saw a strong recovery in both passenger and cargo figures, in spite of the five-day closure of European air space fo...
  • PD Ports creates two new managerial positions
    The British port operator PD Ports is bucking the trend and creating two new positions. One of the posts is entitled group IT development manager and this job will go to Jan Loland...
  • Hamburg S'd and dbh cooperate in ENS system
    The German shipping company Hamburg S'd and dbh Logistics IT AG have agreed to work together on the pan-European Union's entry summary declaration (ENS). As of 1 January 2011, it w...
  • RTL receives ferry with Ford cars in St Petersburg
    Russian Transport Lines (RTL) is expanding its activities in the St Petersburg Big Port (Russia). RTL received the first ferry with Ford automobiles at quay N37 of St Petersburg Bi...
  • UN Ro-Ro establishes Istanbul-Marseille trailer service
    The Turkish company UN Ro-Ro has established a new liner service for unaccompanied trailers between Istanbul's Pendik and Ambarlin terminals and the French Mediterranean port of Ma...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Small commercial vessels exempted from incidental discharge regulation
  • ACL promotes Braman
  • MOL investigates M Star damage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Port of Kalama names interim Port Commissioner
  • Matson Navigation expanding China/Long Beach Express run
  • Genco Shipping & Trading receives new Supramax ship
  • Port of Seattle truck registry now up and working
  • Rail traffic numbers jump during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • US shippers wary as box shortages continue
    Large shippers concerned about supply as back-to-school and pre-Christmas peak season gets underway
  • European shippers face chronic box shortages
  • South African crisis
  • US rapid response teams to settle box shipping disputes
  • Vale rejects fears of falling Chinese iron ore demand
    Miner assures investors over deliveries and sales
  • Fears over capesize spot rates as Chinese...
  • Wang to assess link between spending and demand
    Seaspan boss seeks to disprove assumption there is a close link between the two
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe...
  • Capital Product adds tanker as profit dips
    Company posts net profit of $5.1m for second quarter of 2010
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • CMA CGM safety nearing?
    A FRENCH union leader told Fairplay this afternoon that a '500M recapitalisation ($651.23M) of debt-laden box shipping group CMA CGM looks "imminent".
  • Maersk pays for sanction breach
    MAERSK Line Limited has paid $3.1M to settle violations of US sanctions that bar shipments to Sudan and Iran
  • SCI profits jump 60%
    SHIPPING Corp of India today reported a 60% year-on-year rise in profits in the April-June quarter
  • Box surcharges are only delayed
    DENMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk told Fairplay today it has merely delayed additional peak season container surcharges on Asia/Europe routes, rather than scrapped them
  • Port Klang charges filed
    MALAYSIA has charged a former minister with graft in one of its biggest-ever financial scandals, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Key Brazil ports stave off closure
    SISTER ports in Brazil have reached a deal with environmental agency IBAMA to allow them a further 30 days to submit compliance papers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Philippines halts rice orders
    THE PHILIPPINES reportedly announced today that it is 'swimming in rice' and has stopped new import orders for this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Delta Fined $38 Million For Air Cargo Price-Fixing
  • Group Aims to Reduce LA-Long Beach Terminal Congestion
  • House Panel Approves Water Development Act
  • SCI Profit Soars 60 Percent
  • ANA Group Cargo Revenue Soars 94.5 Percent
  • Vancouver Port Container Volume Up 12 Percent
  • LA-LB Ports Honor Environmental Efforts
  • NS Pushes Fast Track Work in Coal Country
  • Debating Ideas
  • Time Is Money in Claims
  • Locking In Growth
  • Empty Miles
  • Great Lakes Carrier to Upgrade Bulk Ship
  • Truck Tonnage Slips 1.4 Percent
  • Acquisitions, Stock Sales Boost Universal Truckload
  • GDP Growth Slows to 2.4 Percent
  • BA Adding Three 747-8 Freighters to Fleet
  • Groups to Host Air Cargo Pavillion
  • Yusen Air & Sea Posts $13.4 Million Net Profit
  • UP Names Fritz as Operations Chief
  • Matson Profit Jumps 75 Percent
  • Finnlines Profit Jumps on Ro-Ro Freight Recovery
  • CMA CGM in Talks to Sell 30 Percent Stake
  • Matson Adds Second China Vessel Service
  • Greek Truckers Defy Order to End Strike
  • Air Freight Rate Index Dives 10.3 Percent
  • House Panel Backs Charleston Port Deepening Studies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Will more VSAs be annulled?
    In many countries in the western world it is estimated that up to 50% of marriages end in divorce. Business partnerships can also degenerate, and in liner shipping VSA [vessel sharing agreements] are often a marriage of convenience that may not survive the 1st 'paper' anniversary.
  • China's Hainan Pan enters transpac trade
  • Philadelphia shortlists operators for new box terminal
  • NYK takes intra-Asia carrier TSK Line back into fold
  • Sines' first half surge
  • CMA CGM helps Seattle to record

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Olsen repels NATS attack
    Fred Olsen secures suezmax resale hours after Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American issues arbitration warning.
  • Cido Shipping banks $225m
    Smoke clears as sources shed light on five-ship spending spree tied to mysterious Middle Eastern owner.
  • CPLP eyes acquisitions
    Evangelos Marinakis-led cartel snatches $32m from tanker arm as CPLP ignites Q2-inspired products play.
  • Greek rebuffs products pact
    Byzantine Maritime denies it's in talks with Peter G to sell products quintet.
  • Ultragas share offer declared 'fair'
    Chilean shipowner's tender that values Eitzen Bulk at $125m wins qualified endorsement.
  • NATS warns Olsen on delay
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American could begin arbitration against Fred Olsen over suezmax resale delay.
  • Quotes of the week
    IRISL brings a Butcher to London's High Court but there'll be no slaughterhouse for boxship owners.
  • Amur snaps up Sovgavan
    Russian shipowner plans fleet expansion after taking over Okocha Bay bulker terminal.
  • Cracks appear in M Star hull
    No water ingress as small breaches appear near 14-metre dent in MOL tanker at centre of 'explosion' probe.
  • Georgia detains Ukrainian ship
    Akkord held for entering territorial waters of breakaway region of Abkhazia.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Fantastic bargains in bananas and bulkers for breaking set the markets talking this week.
  • Russian yard output down
    Major shipbuilders' production drops 15% in first half, but Sevmash, Krasnoye and Okskaya on the up.
  • Liners liven up SCI earnings
    Indian owner's container shipping operations return to profit in first quarter, boosting overall gain.
  • PGS wins second pay-out
    Oslo-listed owner says Spain's Factorias Vulcano shipyard to pay EUR 40m over cancelled order.
  • Tanker crude storage declines
    Traders have shifted the equivalent of 16 VLCC cargoes from ships so far this year.
  • Shinwa stronger in first
    Better tanker and bulker markets propel Japanese owner to higher profit.
  • Oily origins of Maersk fire
    Blaze that injured two on Maersk Tukang thought to have started in lubricants container.
  • Better times coming for Naiko
    Japanese coastal bulker player slips to Q1 loss, but forecasts full-year gain.
  • Daiichi turns it around in first
    Japanese bulker owner set to fill coffers in financial year as first quarter sees it returns to black.
  • Charges sink D'Amico
    Marco Fiori-led products tanker owner sees losses deteriorate further in the second quarter.
  • Pride sees profits plummet
    Louis Raspino-led driller sees 54% fall in second quarter results as revenues decline across all segments.
  • Finnlines feeling fine again
    Finnish ro-ro owner returns to profit in first half as cargo volumes recover.
  • Meiji braced for profit drop
    Japanese tanker and bulker scrapes tiny profit in first period and expects full-year figure to fall.
  • Condor hit by engine trouble
    Channel operator rejigs schedules after Condor Express develops technical fault.
  • Mitsui braced for profit drop
    Japanese shipbuilder posts strong first quarter but looks set for drop in profit for the year.
  • MHI erases red ink in first quarter
    Japanese shipbuilder back in profit to 30 June as revenues grow.
  • Braskem fixes LPG pair
    Brazilian petrochemical player shakes up gas game as Eitzen arm ties up ethylene twins.
  • Pipavav to reveal new identity
    Indian shipyard to change name as it focuses on oil and gas and naval shipbuilding.
  • Kawasaki eyes small profit rise
    K Line ro-ro and bulker subsidiary posts profit in first quarter and aims for slight increase for year.
  • Russia's USC brings in STX
    State shipyard giant signs deal with Korean group to develop arctic vessels in St Petersburg and Helsinki.
  • MCC ends Haiphong charge
    The intra-Asian liner arm of Maersk is stopping surcharge at Vietnam port after congestion improves.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Maersk fined over Iran, Sudan shipments
  • Matson adds second transpacific string
  • CMA CGM names Schapiro replacement
  • BA Cargo 1st quarter revenue up 34.6%
  • Cargoitalia expands to Shanghai
  • World Airways adds two B747-400 freighters
  • House committee calls for Great Lakes dredging
  • Barge line says volumes down
  • Industry applauds tariff bill passage
  • Soybean shippers offer plan to grow exports
  • Texas Instruments is export policy poster child
  • Port trucking bill introduced
  • Phnom Penh port to be expanded

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Little movement for bunkers this week
    Prices remaining good value relative to fundamentals.
  • Markets slightly firmer
    Prices pushing upward in line with crude shift.
  • Port awards recognise companies going above and beyond
    Crowley Marine Services and Matson Navigation Company implement initiatives ahead of regulatory requirements.
  • Prices end the week firm in European hubs
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Fire in lubes container
    Two crewmen injured on Maersk ship.
  • Gains in Fujairah
    'Healthy' demand in Durban.
  • 'Period of adjustment' for new marine fuel specification
    DNVPS will monitor uptake of 'more complex and demanding ISO 8217' and effect of new 1.00% sulphur ECA limit on quality.
  • STS oil transfers 'must be properly regulated'
    UK legislator says 'no one in their right mind' would allow the shipping industry to regulate STS transfers.
  • Lukoil makes first deliveries at Augusta
    Company sees demand at its new supply location.
  • Management changes at Unicom
    New Bunker Manager appointed following Vitalie Davidciuc's departure after a decade.
  • Baltic Exchange changes TCE assessments
    Bunkerworld will continue to provide prices for Baltic Exchange calculations.
  • New Lagos office for KMC Marine Energy
    Move is 'part of expansion programme'.
  • Week ends with upward price movement
    Demand in Hong Kong above average, while other key Asian ports saw few enquiries.
  • News sales and marketing director for Chimbusco
    To oversee global developments for the Chinese company.
  • Fuel oil stock in East China terminals drop 5%
    Volumes at 45% of total storage capacity.
  • Brightoil to seek funds via 300 million share placement
    Funds earmarked for future business developments.
  • South China fuel oil imports drop 37% in July
    China's tax on fuel oil imports dampening demand.

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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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