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December 10, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Vale's mega ships to stall maritime recovery for years
    The rollout of the world's largest dry bulk carriers by Brazilian mining giant Vale in 2011 will slash the cost of shipping commodities and choke off a recovery in the freight market for years.

Sched Netweb site
  • DHL's LCL Shanghai-Atlanta LA bypass 'cuts transit 7 days'
  • No more saved in HK ship-barge collision, search continues
  • Dimerco Express opens fourth office in Vietnam
  • ECU LINE expands INTTRA network following pilot
  • US-India trade hits US$38.5 billion in 2010
  • Freight rate hikes seem unlikely in January due to high inventory levels, modest capacity cuts
  • Aloha Air Cargo adds two Saab 340 turboprops
  • Cargo aircraft clips wing of passenger jet at O'Hare
  • Over 30 Chinese airports to get connected with high speed rail

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cma Cgm Christophe Colomb becomes 100th megaship to call at Le Havre Port
  • Fraudsters too come on board!
  • S.O.S. number for stressed seafarers
  • Ship movements resumed at KDS
  • Bids invited to sell imported pulses
  • MMTC to export pig iron
  • Tea exports decline
  • Trade treaty with EU not to curtail pharma exports
  • 12 cos pick up RFQ papers to develop Vizhinjam port
  • KPT issues LoIs to three companies
  • From scaffold to lofty pedestal-Saga of a US co.
  • 'Easy exit scheme' to be revived
  • Ficci wants stimulus packages to continue
  • FinMin keen on more transparent road project auctions
  • IMF chief lauds India's stand on capital inflows
  • It'll be $ 220 bn, asserts Fieo
  • Limit for duty-free import of samples hiked
  • On fast track to inflation, current account deficit?
  • PMI for Nov. '10 rises to 58.4
  • Question now: By how much will export target be exceeded?
  • Rider for pulses processing units in SEZs
  • UK envoy sees big business potential in North-East
  • Climate now a business bother

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 8, 2010
  • Tallink group improves its cargo performance in November
    The Tallink group transported 26,408 freight units (+18%) in November. The key figures for the first quarter of the 2010/2011 business year also showed the centre's positive develo...
  • Turnover in Germany's inland waterway industry decreases in 2009
    Germany's federal statistical office has reported that the nation's enterprises engaged in inland water transportation activities generated sales of EUR 1.27 billion in 2009, a dec...
  • Port of Long Beach and Panama Canal Authority sign agreement
    Officials representing the port of Long Beach and the Panama Canal Authority recently agreed to a series of efforts to promote trade between Latin America and the USA. The two auth...
  • Groupe CAT wins BMW contract in UK
    Groupe CAT has won a major new long-term contract from the BMW Group in the UK, becoming the latter's technical services provider at sites in Thorne (near Doncaster) and in Oxford....
  • GAC expands UK network with new Sheffield office
    Sheffield is the latest city to be added to the GAC Logistics UK network, with the latter opening its doors for business in the city located in Yorkshire (England). GAC's offices a...
  • Turners Shipping joins BDP Global Network in South Africa
    Turners Shipping, based in Durban (South Africa), joined the BDP Global Network on 1 December, and will now represent the US global logistics provider BDP International's network i...
  • German airfreight volumes hit 3 million t in three quarters
    German airports handled 3 million t of airfreight in the first three quarters of 2010, according to data released by the German federal statistical office (Destatis) on the occasio...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • House approves Navy 20 ship LCS buy
  • Cunard appoints first woman capatin
  • Sietas books order for wind farm jack-up
  • Three Iranian ships set for Sheriff's sale in Singapore

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Angeles Composite Technologies eyes Port Angeles industrial park
  • Condor Airlines plans Frankfurt flights from Sea-Tac
  • NewLead Holdings adds new Kamsarmax vessel
  • Corps closing Columbia locks for extended maintenance work
  • Four USMMA midshipment earn Crowley Memorial Scholarships

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Isle of Man shelf companies to be wound up
    Finance vehicles to close after US Treasury Department alleges links to Iranian line IRISL
  • An insider's guide to Iran sanctions
  • Back to the 1980s for the development of bonds
  • Investors head where wind blows
  • FMC to collect container line deployment data
    Move part of an industry-wide effort to avoid capacity shortages or transport...
  • Antitrust debate goes on despite Oberstar...
  • Ice-class aframax rates skyrocket ahead of freeze
    Charterers pay top dollar to shift crude from Baltic Sea ahead of bad weather...
  • The Week Ahead Medium range tankers under pressure in Atlantic
    Price window to ship gasoline from Europe to the US closes
  • Market searches for fourth-quarter boost

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Panama Canal reopened
    THE PANAMA Canal has reopened, a day after flooding forced its closure for the first time in more than two decades
  • Venezuela, Cuba warnings WikiLeaked
    US EMBASSY cables divulged by WikiLeaks have suggested that Venezuela's oil expropriations backfired disastrously and that Cuba is on the brink of bankruptcy
  • Paraguay's trade blocked
    RIVER trade to and from landlocked Paraguay has been at a standstill for more than 40 days because of a union blockade, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Eurochem acquires rights for Ust-Luga terminal
    EUROCHEM, one of Russia's largest fertiliser producers and exporters, has acquired the rights to ship from the Baltic seaport of Ust-Luga, it told Fairplay today
  • Chennai clearing box glut
    CHENNAI Container Terminal officials said they hope by tomorrow to clear a huge back-up of import containers that mounted during a strike
  • US adopts box findings
    THE US government has formally adopted recommendations addressing box liner capacity shortages for US exporters
  • Mica confirmed as US House T&I chief
    JOHN MICA was confirmed by his fellow Republican congressmen as the new chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee yesterday
  • US 'game' weighs routes
  • OceanFreight rocked
  • Capesize rate hit seen
  • 'Christmas tree' clarity withdrawn in US
  • M&As seen constricting China's yards
  • Faina truth revealed
  • Hanjin seeks rate rise
  • Flooding closes Panama Canal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Seaway Cargo Shipments Gain 19 Percent
  • FedEx Freight Cuts Canada-U.S. Transit Times
  • American Cargo Pilots Arrested for Smuggling
  • Obama Says U.S. on Track for Export Goal
  • CRST International Promotes Gannon, Hires Labrie
  • Congestion Slows Chennai Exports
  • DOT Sends Wisconsin, Ohio Rail Money to Other States
  • Independent Container Line Restructures U.S. Sales Team
  • FMC Capacity Investigation Prompts Further Study
  • House Passes Food Safety Bill
  • Jaxport OKs Hanjin Terminal Contract Negotiations
  • Napolitano, Air Cargo Firms Hold Security Talks
  • Lufthansa November Cargo Jumps 18.2 Percent
  • Panama Canal Reopens After Flooding
  • UPS Eyes Small-Medium Sized European Acquisitions
  • Container Ship Charter Rates Fall 30 Percent
  • Hanjin Announces 2011 Asia-Europe Rate Hikes
  • Q&A: The CSA 2010 Initiative
  • Ryder System to Buy Total Logistic Control

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • TUI confirms time is right to get out of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Deutsche Bahn inks MoU to develop China's rail
  • Ransom drop pre-empts tanker release
  • Cancun: 'more action less talk required'
  • Zim Line up but still down

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • The million dollar club
    Elena Mavrogonatou-led wealth management outfit from RBS and Coutts has $1m entry level.
  • Great Eastern seals sister deal
    Indian owner wraps up raid on another of Greek products tanker, brokers say.
  • Cosco tanker held in charter row
    Chinese vessel seized in Hong Kong over newbuilding dispute with Germany's Hermann Dauelsberg.
  • Panama Canal reopens
    Ships resume passage through vital Central American waterway following closure due to flooding.
  • Saudi silent on release
    Naval force confirms TradeWinds' Tuesday report of Al Nisr Al Saudi freedom but owner mum on issue.
  • Gwadar port deal goes to court
    Regional Pakistan government wants PSA's 40-year concession to run terminal scrapped.
  • Tankers chopped at Mipo
    One or more Asian owners axe chemical tankers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard with $76m lost.
  • Polys cans VLCCs at Hyundai Heavy
    Greek owner Polys Haji-Ioannou chops tanker twins at Seoul-listed shipbuilder, completing his exit from the sector.
  • Ferry link hopes dashed by cuts
    Chances of lauching new service between Scotland and Northern Ireland dwindling due to budget reductions.
  • One dead in tanker smash
    Two more crew from sunken Jan De Nul dredger missing after collision with Crystal Topaz in Westerscheldt river.
  • Norborg nets Norden VP role
    Dane's dry-bulk chief says appointment of second vice-president "not a strategic change".
  • Floods close Panama Canal
    Vital South American waterway shuts for first time in 20 years due to severe weather.
  • Louis cruiseship in U-turn
    Louis Majesty heads back to Malaga after passenger boarded wrong vessel.
  • OceanFreight details sales
    US shipowner offloads aframax and three bulkers as third quarter results slip due to asset disposals.
  • IRISL denies French loan failure
    Iranian owner's boss Mohammad Hossein Dajmar says three boxships were not seized because of default to Credit Agricole.
  • Tug attacked off Singapore
    Ten armed robbers board vessel in the early hours of Wednesday just west of Jurong Island.
  • Body found in sunken barge
    Third crewman confirmed dead after collision with tanker off Hong Kong.
  • ITC overhauls VLCC sales offer
    Bond affiliate of John Fredriksen's Independent Tanker Corp revisits auction of Frontline pair as charters near completion.
  • DSME wins offshore orders
    South Korean shipbuilder confirms orders for a drillship and a semi-submersible drilling rig.
  • NOCC notches up another deal
    Lars Solbakken-led owner boosts its buying power after shedding shares in one of its older vessels.
  • Smokes smuggled on Spanish ferry
    Stash of cigarettes found in Colombian passengers' suitcases on Volcan de Tijarafe.
  • Ferry saves African migrants
    Acciona's Juan J Sister picks up 44 people from inflatable boat off Spain.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • FMC urges shipper-carrier collaboration
  • Hanjin to raise Asia/Europe rates in 2011
  • DHS begins advance data pilot for air cargo
  • Air cargo executives meet with DHS secretary
  • CBP snuffs Cuban cigars at Chicago O'Hare
  • Virginia helps restart rail-barge
  • NFL doesn't sway Norfolk Southern worker
  • Produce shippers: Food safety bill 'bittersweet'
  • Ryder buys logistics firm from grocer
  • N.Y.-.N.J. port modifies infrastructure fees

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Saudi Arabian vessel freed
    The Saudi Arabian-flagged product tanker Al Nisr al Saudi has been freed after being held by pirates for several months, reports EU Navfor. It is unclear whether any ransom
  • Growing demand for offshore vessels
    The demand for offshore service vessels (OSV) is growing, according to Germanischer Lloyd. There are some 2,500 offshore service vessels worldwide and steady growth is projected from now through 2020
  • Lauritzen Kosan takes delivery of LPG carrier
    Lauritzen Kosan has taken delivery of the first LPG carrier in a series of six units from the Chinese shipbuilder Yangzhou Kejin in Jiangdu. The vessel has been named Helle
  • Last docking at Fredericia
    T'rntank AB's chemical and product tanker Tarnbris, 11,289 DWT, will most likely be the very last vessel to dock at Fredericia Shipyard. At the end of the this week, the
  • Japan prepares rescue mission for ailing yards
    The Japanese government will use subsidies and tax cuts in a bid to help its struggling shipbuilding industry. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will shortly announce comprehensive

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2010
  • Prices stable in Fujairah
    High volumes and strong buying interest reported in the Suez market.
  • Rotterdam market steady
    Other European markets see softer bunker prices.
  • Lukoil refinery to 'get rid of' fuel oil
    Gazprom Neft also mulling building a hydrocracker at plant that is currently a major source of bunker fuel.
  • 'Big change' in attitudes to LNG
    Shipowners are increasingly warming to the idea, according to DNV.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks rise 8%
    Slack demand offset low Western arbitrage inflows.
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Mostly low demand at Asia's key bunkering hubs on Thursday, according to traders.
  • More share buys for Andatee CEO
    Has acquired a total of $0.24 million of shares to-date as part of a $0.5 million share repurchase plan.
  • Work to start on Vitol oil terminal in Cyprus
    Terminal to have an initial storage capacity of 340,000 cubic metres for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil.
  • Chemoil may lease Fujairah terminal to Glencore, Itochu
    Chemoil, GPS plan to retain some capacity for their own operations, says CEO.
  • Russian oil majors to keep 'equal' bunker share
    Lukoil and Gazpromneft to have equal share of low sulphur fuel supply in Russian Baltic ports.

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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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