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March 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel unit signs MOU with Norwegian marine research body
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech) and the Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (Marintek) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday to collaborate on the development of technologies and training opportunities.
  • EU force tracking hijacked Norwegian tanker
    The European Union's (EU) anti-piracy mission said on Saturday it was tracking a hijacked chemical tanker off east Africa as Turkey and France announced the capture of 29 suspected pirates.

Sched Netweb site
  • Mainland shippers groups seek 'unreasonable' fees probe
  • CMA CGM ups north Europe-Far East rate US$150/TEU April 1
  • CKYH's 'K' Line and New World's MOL join Asia-west coast loops
  • MOL to start intra-Asia Chennai SMX service March 23
  • Global Ship Lease quarterly profit US$12 million on 52pc more sales
  • Correction: Maersk loss mistaken for AP Moller group loss
  • ICTSI profit off 11pc, Asia provides growth in 2009
  • MISC Berhard Asia-Europe container losses cut profit
  • Talks this week on disposal of empties in Melbourne
  • Hamburg Sud examines port situation in Chile
  • China's air cargo volume surges 68pc in January
  • Lufthansa Cargo security chief seeks global uniform standards
  • Korean Air Lines denies Australian price-fixing charge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SAL & Sai Maritime do it once again!
  • MOL to launch service ex-Chennai with BTL & RCL from March 23
  • NYK's wing acquires 26 pc stake in TMILL
  • Australia talks of trade expansion, JVs in oil-gas hunt & mining
  • Nafed revokes onion MEP revision within hours
  • With granary overflowing, govt to consider rice, wheat exports this week
  • Hurdles may persist even as India, EU want FTA talks to end by Oct.
  • GMB bags Maritime Initiative Award
  • Vizag Port bests another record
  • With RTGs immobile, export boxes pile up at Haldia
  • CONCOR presents Rs 49.2-cr. dividend cheque to Railway Minister
  • Services sector grows fastest in February
  • Sharma to lobby for extension of tax holiday for EOUs & STPIs
  • Direct taxes account for half of Exchequer's kitty!
  • Infrastructure fund gets CCEA nod
  • Capt. Ravichander, VCT COO, joins cii-Vizag unit as new Chairman
  • Weavers' loans may be waived
  • Obama sees 'new level of influence'
  • ACAAI Ahmedabad parties & networks with stakeholders

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Hans Hickler new Asia-Pacific CEO for Agility
    Agility appointed Hans Hickler CEO for the Asia-Pacific region on 2 March. Wolfgang Hollermann, the previous CEO, became advisor to Essa Al-Saleh, the president and CEO of Global I...
  • Gary So new Menlo managing director for North Asia
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics is sharpening its focus on the Chinese market and to this end has named veteran industry executive Gary So as its new managing director for North Asia, in...
  • Hamburg Süd able to operate normally in Chile
    The ports Hamburg Süd serves in the north of Chile, that is Iquique, Antofagasta and Port Angamos, are fully operational. In Valparaiso the container terminal used by Hamburg Süd i...
  • New World Alliance revamps transpacific service
    APL, HMM and MOL, the members of The New World Alliance (TNWA), are planning to revamp the Pacific Southwest Express (PSX) service. TNWA will add one ship to the PSX route on 15 Ma...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk reports loss
    The Danish shipping corporation A.P. Moller-Maersk made a USD 1 billion loss in 2009. One of the main causes lies in the fact that the group was significantly affected by the globa...
  • Toll rises on Polish motorway A2
    Autostrada Wielkopolska, a Polish motorway operator, increased the toll for small trucks on the A2 on 1 March. Two-axle vehicles without twin tyres will now pay PLN 12 (about EUR 3...
  • Rhenus Tetrans strengthens Canary Islands activities
    The Spanish enterprise Rhenus Tetrans, which is part of the international Rhenus group, has strengthened its presence on the Canary Islands by opening a new logistics centre in San...
  • Kuehne Logistics University founded
    The Kuehne School of Logistics and Management, which is wholly owned by the Kuehne Foundation, has founded an independent private scientific university for logistics and management...
  • Global Logistics Experts expanding apace
    Global Logistics Experts, a platform for logistics consulting companies and individuals, has been expanding its membership in the last twelve months, with the following new members...
  • Gist acquires G&S International
    The UK logistics provider Gist has taken over the Scottish temperature-controlled distribution operator G&S International. G&S International, which is an important transpor...
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas reports growth in 2009
    The port of Tanjung Pelepas closed 2009 with a container throughput of 6 million teu, which was 7.5% more than 2008. The growth was achieved against a backdrop of shipping lines an...
  • Baltic Container Conference, Gdansk, 9-10 March
    The fourth edition of the Baltic Container Conference is being held in Gdansk (Poland) on 9 and 10 March. The event's key topic is "Interrelations and multidimensional signifi...
  • United Airlines schedules first nonstop service to Africa
    Chicago-based United Airlines has scheduled its first nonstop service to Africa, with a daily service linking Washington DC with Accra, the capital of Ghana, from 20 June.
  • BAWC reports strong February
    British Airways World Cargo (BAWC), the freight division of British Airways, recorded a strong increase in freight business in February. The carrier increased its traffic performan...
  • Jet Airways appoints GSA in South Africa
    The Indian airline Jet Airways has appointed Africa Airline Services as its GSA in South Africa. Jet Airways is launching a daily nonstop service between Johannesburg (South Africa...
  • IRU allocates funds to UN road safety efforts
    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has committed USD 2 million to improve commercial road transport safety, in support of the UN's road safety action decade. The IRU stat...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • $12.7 million contract for Atlantic Marine Philadelphia
  • RiverHawk awarded $70 million FMS contract
  • Senate move to promote offshore wind

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • MOL joining K Line in new USWC services
  • US rail freight traffic count sees improvement during week
  • California Maritime Academy offering small arms training
  • Corps announces closure of Columbia River locks
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of December

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Shippers raise questions over box line collusion
    Shipper bodies voice concerns amid rising freight rates and capacity reductions
  • Box lines call for flexibility on EU consortia rules
  • Exporters turn their backs on prime carriers
    A US-based multinational is understood to be re-tendering globally its ocean freight contracts
  • UK coastguards to launch two-day strike
    Contingency arrangements in place to ensure emergency services are carried out
  • Seanergy sees little distress as it hunts for bulkers
    Dry bulk owner actively hunting for tonnage
  • China iron ore imports set to hit 1.3bn tonnes mark
    Peak will create demand for additional 584 capesize bulkers before 2020

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • 11 pirate suspects detained
    EU NAVFOR today detained 11 suspected pirates and destroyed two of their vessels in the southern Indian Ocean
  • Beluga's profits plummet
    GERMAN project carrier Beluga's operating profits reportedly plunged last year to €20M ($21.18M), from 2008's €70M, as the recession hit the heavy-lift and general cargo markets
  • Tanker hijacked in Indian Ocean
    A MARSHALL Islands-flagged product tanker has been hijacked in the Indian Ocean, a security source has told Fairplay
  • China plans berth for VLOCs
    CHINESE terminal operator Zhanjiang Port Group reportedly plans to build a berth that can handle ore ships of up to 400,000dwt in Guangdong province
  • NCL poised for price rise
    NCL IS the second North American cruise brand to announce a price rise as a result of stronger bookings than expected since the beginning of the year
  • UM chief backs sea motorways
    THE UNION for the Mediterranean's first general-secretary began his three-year term today by promoting the EU's sea motorways scheme
  • Vinashin faces May inspection
    VIETNAM'S government has reportedly revitalised plans to investigate shipbuilder Vinashin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Freight Powers Up at Top U.S. Rails
  • Deutsche Bahn AG is National Sponsor of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
  • Styrk to Head Seattle Seaport Division
  • Transport Jobs Shrink in February
  • Retailer Big Lots Says Freight Rates Pressing Margins
  • Recovering Chilean Ports Handle Fruit Exports
  • CMA CGM Hikes North Europe-Far East Rates
  • MSC Hikes Rates from Asia to Europe
  • Dynamex Revenue Rises to $98.4 Million
  • Thune Decries Slow Going on Transportation Bill
  • Ex-Rail Union Chief Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case
  • MNG Adds First Converted 737-400 Freighter
  • L-3 Wins TSA Cargo Screening Deal
  • Lufthansa Tests Lightweight Containers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Building bridges over troubled waters?
    Held within the shadow of the Port of Long Beach's 22% 2009 box downturn, and against the backcloth of the transpacific liners' nightmare cumulative USD15 billion loss-making 12-months, the JOC's 10th Transpacific Maritime Conference (TPM) this week degenerated into a war of words between shippers and carriers.
  • K Line teams up with MOL on Japan/USWC in cost cutting initiative
  • Maersk Line turns corner
  • APMT still on a high
  • Ocean carriers, ACT Amsterdam's 'only viable option'
  • Andersen: 'industry driven to bankruptcy'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Four fall back
    Supramax quartet at Cosco Zhoushan set for 2010 delivery are delayed by 18 months.
  • Swiss spend
    UBS tops up holding in Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 with $32m swoop.
  • Chavez port crisis
    Venezuela's busiest cargo port is crippled as 2,000 workers go on strike over unpaid wages.
  • Fortress fixed
    Njal Saevik's Havila Shipping lands term deal for large PSV in the North Sea.
  • Pirates nabbed
    Spate of attacks on vessels in Somali Basin leads to arrest of 11 suspected pirates by French Navy.
  • Tax toast
    Solvang posts larger profit for 2009 following reversal of Norwegian tax law.
  • It's quotes time
    Shipbroking unmasked as the easiest game in the world and are the Germans up for a fight?
  • Bulker arrest
    QT Trading sends US Marshalls to seize a vessel once connected to bankrupt shipowner Daewoo Logistics.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    DnB NOR zeroing in on Marine Capital bulkers while Sammy Ofer takes a hit on charter of five megaboxships to Maersk.
  • Death at LA port
    Body of naked man who allegedly jumped off Los Angeles pier to escape pursuer pulled from water.
  • Chennai launch
    Japan's MOL backs Indian growth with start of new Asian boxship service.
  • Wind double
    UK owner Seajacks readies order for two more wind farm installation ships.
  • Ice block in Baltic
    Rescuers struggle to cope as worst sea ice in 15 years strands dozens of ships off Sweden.
  • Tenant found
    Another slice of mothballed part of AP Moller's Lindo Shipyard rented out as Skykon moves in.
  • Turning the corner
    China's giant Cosco group expecting 2010 profit as demand rebounds and rates climb.
  • Campbell orders
    Bahamas-based Campbell Shipping pens up to four bulkers at small Chinese yard.
  • Russia ready
    Murmansk Shipping and port of Murmansk on new list of privatisation targets.
  • Rivals unite
    Japan's K Line brings in MOL to jointly run two beefed up boxship loops to west coast of US.
  • Bonds for PB
    Hong Kong handysize shipowner Pacific Basin raises $230m from convertible bond issue and cuts cost of financing.
  • Vision of toilet
    More than 300 passengers struck by vomiting and diarrhoea on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas in Brazil.
  • Steimler picked
    Former Tankers International boss Michael Steimler appointed to board of under pressure DHT Maritime.
  • OSG to issue
    Morten Arntzen-led tanker giant set to raise over $160m for general corporate purposes.
  • Synergy improves
    Restis dry bulk operation still in the red at the end of year, but results mark improvement on 2008.
  • Excel fixes four
    Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner ties up panamax quintet for just over one year each.
  • Thor Sea scrapped
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies has offloaded another of its elderly general cargo vessels.
  • ICTSI selling
    Philippines ports group lining up bond issue to refinance debt and fund investments.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • FreightScan, Swissport in deal
  • Swiss WorldCargo shuffles management
  • House extends highway, transit programs for 1 year
  • Report details U.S.-China trade data differences
  • GAO: 'Dublin, Iran' isn't a U.S. export destination
  • U.S. backs trade ban on bluefin tuna
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Crowley doubles Jacksonville warehouse space
  • SSA gives update on Chile terminals
  • Carriers update on Chilean terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • STX Europe to build new shipyard in Brazil
    STX Norway Offshore has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian partner PJMR to build a new shipyard in Fortaleza in Northeastern Brazil. STX invests about USD 100 million
  • Livanos quits Odfjell
    The second largest shareholder in Odfjell SE, ChemLog Holdings owned by Greek Livanos family, has sold practically its entire stock of 16 per cent in the company. The exit was
  • Laid up Superflex sold to Cyprus
    The last Danish owned Superflex ferry Troll, ex Viire, will shortly leave Denmark for Mediterranean waters for a new life on the isle of Cyprus. The ferry, owned by K
  • DKK not USD on sale of chemical tanker
    The sale of the chemical tanker Dover, previously owned by Swedish Elgar Shipping, did not reach the high price reported earlier. "The auction price in the court was correctly 3
  • Monster waves kill two on cruise ship
    Two passengers, one German and one Italian, were killed and 14 injured when the Maltese-flagged cruise ship Louis Majesty was hit by abnormally large waves on Wedensday evening off

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Quiet week for bunkers (mostly)
    Relatively narrow price range for trading, but firming prices expected early next week.
  • Week ends with differing price moves
    Not all markets following a jump in crude oil futures.
  • Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Middle East bunker prices weaken
    NYMEX showing gains for more than $1 in early trading.
  • Terrorist alert in Malacca Strait
    Singapore Navy warns of attacks on oil tankers.
  • Italian U-turn on sulphur regulation
    Trieste port's decision to accept no exemptions said to have followed advice from ministry.
  • Terminal concession 'worth' over $580 million
    Egyptian report says Port Said project has been awarded on a BOT basis.
  • Currents 'changed' at bunker anchorage
    Call for investigation into direction and flow of currents at Singapore anchorage.
  • Hong Kong bucks downward trend
    Bunkers in other key Asian ports mostly weakened.
  • Survey to review Bunkerworld website, services
    Participants can win a Mont Blanc ballpoint pen.
  • Brightoil not paying dividends to bolster expansion plans
    No cash payout despite 155% surge in profit attributable to shareholders.
  • Titan further extends exchange offer deadline
    Conditions to close the offer, which is intended to help overcome 'deteriorating financial position', have not been met.
  • WFS maintains quarterly cash dividend
    But is half the payout for Q2 2009.

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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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