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September 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dry bulk rates seen coming close to all-time lows
    Freight rates for dry bulk carriers could tumble near historic lows next year as new ships flood the market and iron ore demand in China weakens, said the head of Precious Shipping yesterday.
  • Supertanker rates remain depressed by surplus ships
    A surplus of supertankers competing for two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil stayed unchanged, undermining owners who have refused charters to try to halt a collapse in rental income.
  • Hyundai Heavy wants to boost wind-power sales 13-fold
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipyard, plans to increase wind-power sales 13-fold as concern about climate change spurs demand for alternative energy.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV revamps Indus to launch new Asia-America loop
  • Standard and Poor's expects China GDP to rise 10.3pc in 2010
  • China first half trade value grows 40.9pc to US$1.62 trillion
  • Have-not Guizhou to build dry port with super-rich Guangdong
  • Xian to become logistics hub for northwestern China trade
  • Defence ministers discuss implications of Mekong railway project
  • India-China trade reckoned at US$32 billion, up 20-fold since 2000
  • Visakha terminal orders 2 quay cranes to boost capacity
  • Jacksonville to challenge Miami for top port spot
  • Maersk affiliate to offer truckers chassis in Pacific southwest
  • Hainan Air first half profit soars 218.19pc to US$81.9 million
  • Qantas Freight is re-branded Qantas Courier
  • Maximus offers free air lift for Pakistan telethon floor relief
  • Vietnam Airlines acquires four Boeing 777 aircraft
  • FedEx, UPS renew lease at Shreveport's air cargo facility

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2010
  • Emirates launching service to Senegal
    Dakar will be today's catch of the day as Emirates launches flights to the Senegalese capital. Located on the Atlantic coast in West Africa, Dakar has a rich tradition in fish...
  • Afriqiyah Airways cancels Asia service
    The Libyan carrier Afriqiyah Airways has cancelled its Far East Asia service. This schedule modifications concern its twice-weekly flights between the country's capital Tripoli and...
  • Global container handling volume to top 545 million teu in 2010
    According to the latest figures published by Alphaliner, the global container handling volume will exceed 545 million teu this year. The strong first-half performance will be&...
  • Cosco Pacific H1 profit jumps by 82%
    Hong Kong-based Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third-largest container-terminal operator, said its H1/2010 profit rose by 82%, due to the recovering world trade and the sale o...
  • Karl Dischinger becomes logistics partner of DB Reise & Touristik SA Basel
    Karl Dischinger GmbH, a specialised German forwarding company, has established a reception and consolidation platform for temperature-controlled foodstuffs at its headquarters...
  • DPD banks on expanding in Russia
    The B2B parcel service provider DPD that belongs to Geopost, the CEP subsidiary of the French mail service provider La Poste, continues to bank on expanding in Russia. To this end ...
  • GLS Ireland starts express delivery service
    Parcel carrier GLS Ireland is launching its nationwide express delivery service today (1 September). The product can be easily supplemented with various other GLS services. GLS Ire...
  • Master plan to upgrade Vietnamese airport
    The Vietnamese government has passed a master plan to upgrade Phu Bai airport into an international facility by 2020. Phu Bai is located near the central city of Hu', the historic ...
  • APM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service to merge
    APM Terminals Aarhus (Denmark) and Cargo Service have agreed to combine their two facilities into one port complex to serve the customers better through a single deepwater ber...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Enbridge joins CNG shipping alliance
  • International Paint offers a simpler way to a smoother hull
  • Trinity Marine launches barge for Maxum Petroleum
  • Teekay Offshore signs shuttle tanker agreements

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Commerce Department finds China subsidized aluminum products
  • Norfolk Southern orders two Progress Rail locomotives
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines begins safety campaign
  • Hamburg Sud set to add new general rate increase
  • Genco Shipping & Trading adds Supramax ship to fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Hellenic Register left in limbo
    No final decision as Greek classification society's limited recognition by Brussels expires
  • Hellenic Register upbeat as Brussels decision looms
  • IACS antitrust probe to wrap up this week
  • Brussels demands new entry criteria for IACS members
  • Idan Ofer defends Zim's boxship order spree
    Line's parent company, Israel Corp, had resources to underwrite vessels on order
  • Zim claws back to the black
  • CMA CGM first half revenues up 41%
    Line returns $864m profit on back of growth in container shipments
  • CMA CGM talks with Albert Frere reported to...
  • VLCC Middle East to Asia rates dip
    Time charter earnings dip back into four digit levels as spot market remained...
  • Middle East VLCC spot rates to stay depressed

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Danaos looks beyond crisis
    WITH QUESTIONS finally answered on financing, Danaos Corp is gearing up to generate much higher revenues
  • Brazil makes port arrests
    POLICE in Brazil have arrested seven people in relation to the illegal importation of goods through two Brazilian ports
  • Armada hunts Ashapura assets
    ARMADA Singapore is moving to seize US assets of Indian mining giant Ashapura to collect more than $67M in London arbitration awards
  • K-Sea stock hammered
    SHARES of tank-barge operator K-Sea Transportation are today being clobbered for the second straight day, as investors await news on credit negotiations
  • Some India sugar clots dissolved
    DELHI'S moves to clear imported sugar consignments stuck at ports have partly succeeded
  • Maersk: going slow is here to stay
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk today said slow steaming to save money is here to stay as prospects for the global economy remain shaky
  • Barclays unit targets shipping
    A YOUNG equity business is making waves in the shipping industry as it pumps up its energy industry commitments and portfolio

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Cost-Cutting USPS Begins Contract Talks
  • Norfolk Southern to Cut Carbon 10 Percent in Five Years
  • Canadian Trucking Costs Edged Up in June
  • Air Freight Rate Index Falls 10 Percent in July
  • MSC Returns Some Calls to Maher Terminal
  • US to Update Transshipment Practices
  • Budget Office Sees Highway Fund Secure to 2013
  • SNCF Returns to Profit, Freight Recovers
  • CMA CGM Swings to First Half Profit
  • Commerce Secretary Outlines Export Control Changes
  • Spot Rates Slip as Container Ship Capacity Rises
  • US Manufacturing Index Expands in August
  • Hamburg Attracts Feeder Services
  • Shipowner Danaos Lost $14.7 Million
  • British Retailer Sues Maersk for $13.9 Million
  • China Manufacturing Keeps Growing in August

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Argos sues Maersk
  • APM T Aarhus and Cargo Service merge their berths
  • US imposes new duty on Chinese aluminium
  • Court upholds LA employee-only trucking mandate
  • Mothballed tonnage scraping the bottom

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Ridgebury closes in on IPO
    Ridgebury Tankers ups the anti as UBS and Wells Fargo join Jefferies and Bob Burke in $341m road to Wall Street.
  • Armada hunts arbitration award
    Insolvent Singaporean shipping outfit brings $68m COA battle to Chicago courtroom.
  • Cal Dive charters offshore trio
    New York-listed offshore player pens $56m pact tied to Bahamas-based pipeline project.
  • Harren hands over OIG seat
    Former Ocean Rig chairman steals top spot from Peter Harren as OIG Offshore closes in on Norwegian IPO.
  • CMA CGM sheds the red
    Jacques Saade-led liner giant says cash injection still in the cards as 41% jump in revenue reverses first-half loss.
  • Nanjing Tanker taps $750m war chest
    Chinese tanker player on the fringe of inking $200m VLCC order as 'deep discounts' fuel fresh spending spree.
  • Fredriksen loses tanker belief
    Norwegian tycoon John Fredriksen predicts pain in the pocket for shipowners over the next two to three years.
  • Eimskip holds profitable course
    Restructured Icelandic container line turns around last year's losses in first half as second quarter volumes grow.
  • Russian crew found 'drunk'
    Wilson captain and coxswain taken away for blood tests after near grounding off Norway.
  • Turkish ship sinks in Black Sea
    Crew of Turkish vessel rescued before it sank hours after loading cargo at Romanian port.
  • Torm bags new dry-bulk boss
    Alex Christiansen arrives from Nidera to take over from Kim Rasmussen and the departed Soren Christensen.
  • Wilson bulker bashed in Germany
    Wooden pilings smashed and bow dented after vessel hit jetty at Cuxhaven.
  • Crew lost in Korea smash
    Search on for crew of fishing vessel which sank after collision with small tanker off Korea.
  • Vinashin appoints new chief
    Nguyen Quoc Anh is the latest executive charged with reviving ailing shipbuilder Vinashin.
  • Tanker grounds off China
    Crew evacuated from small products carrier after incident in bad weather in Yangtze estuary.
  • Eidesvik ponders Green bid
    Norwegian shipowner Kristian Eidesvik is mulling Green Reefers takeover offer after taking stake beyond 40%.
  • Bangladesh owner in the red
    State-owned BSC racks up first quarter loss as it prepares share sale.
  • Severnaya surges back to profit
    St Petersburg shipyard turns around first quarter losses with profitable second three-month period.
  • Hapag poaches Maersk man
    Danish line's Asia boss Jesper Praestensgaard to become chief commercial officer at German rival.
  • Yangzijiang prices IPO high
    Ren Yuanlin-led shipbuilder eyes full $113m as receipts for proposed Taiwan listing go for top dollar.
  • Bourbon bitten by bulker sale
    Impairment charge on 16-vessel deal with Genco lowers first half profit at French owner.
  • Hanjin looks for 5,000 workers
    Korean group's Philippines shipyard needs a lot more manpower this year as orderbook grows.
  • 'Rogue ship' sought in Goa spill
    Indian government vows to track down vessel suspected of dumping oil which washed ashore this week.
  • Dockwise does dozen deals
    Dutch heavy-lift player adds $37m worth of transport contracts to backlog.
  • Wallenius eyes LNG power
    Swedish shipowner to examine the possibility of using cleaner fuel for new and existing tonnage.
  • Teekay Corp dropping down four
    Teekay Corp ready to sell Petrobras chartered FPSO and shuttle tanker trio to a daughter company following fixtures fest.
  • Danaos still in the red
    John Coustas-led containership company books another quarterly loss, but vessel costs decline.
  • Tuticorin eyes Sri Lanka ferry
    Indian port trust wants to re-establish passenger link to Colombo.
  • Crewman held on child porn charge
    Indonesian steward arrested on Carnival Glory in Canada over laptop images.
  • Tianjin stake buoys TPDH
    Income from Tianjin Port stake lifts interim profits at Tianjin Port Development Holdings.
  • China Merchants boosts Colombo
    Chinese ports player joins venture to add three new terminals in Sri Lankan capital.
  • OOCL keeps on raising
    Hong Kong owner announces rate increase for both transatlantic and Southeast Asia to Australia routes.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Lidinsky proposes Shipping Act reforms
  • Citi: Asian lines' profits drop 40% in '11
  • CTSA lines to raise currency surcharge in Oct. 1
  • Ensuring enforcement amid U.S. export reform
  • BIS seeks input to avoid illicit transshipment
  • U.S. ag exports to $107.5 billion in FY 2010
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
  • Del Monte to shift cargo from Camden, N.J.
  • China Merchants in Colombo terminal deal
  • U.S. grant for Brazil vessel traffic system study

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
  • Indian refiner offers second fuel oil cargo
    Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals offers cargo for mid-October lifting.
  • Prices falling in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Barge congestion in Piraeus until September 4, suppliers report.
  • Fujairah prices lack direction
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $2 in early trading.
  • Sentiment catches up with fundamentals
    Longer-term outlook to see economies shake off 'temporary funk'.
  • Tallinn handling more Russian fuel oil
    Volumes up year-on-year.
  • Fleet operator explores switch to LNG
    LNG 'will take us a step closer' to emission-free vessels' says Wallenius Marine.
  • Brightoil expands Singapore fuel oil storage capacity
    Chinese supplier now has 200,000 cubic metres of storage space in Asian hub.
  • IFO prices weakening
    Hurricane threatens to disrupt South Korean bunker operations.
  • New bunker trader joins Dan-Bunkering Singapore
    Comes with four years of experience from head office in Middelfart, Denmark.
  • US Navy starts trials on route optimisation technology
    Jeppesen technology allows vessels to save fuel and lower carbon emissions.
  • New bunkering service at Colombian port
    Bunker tanker will deliver to ships at Santa Marta.
  • Korean bunker suppliers brace for typhoon landfall
    Bunker deliveries from GS Caltex 'subject to weather conditions', says local trader.

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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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