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February 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oil products stored in tankers at sea fall
    The volume of refined oil products held on tankers at sea has fallen in recent weeks and is likely to put more pressure on the clean tanker market already struggling with supply worries, analysts said on Tuesday.
  • Tianjin becomes homeport to cruise ships
    Tianjin Port in north China will open to international cruise ships for refuelling and maintenance in June this year, the port operator said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates free Panamanian-flagged ship
    Somali pirates said on Tuesday they have released a Panamanian-flagged ship and its mostly Indian crew of 26 after receiving a ransom of US$3.1 million.
  • Indian Ocean scientific research hit by piracy

Sched Netweb site
  • HK shippers vow vengeance on carriers that take 'unfair advantage'
  • Hong Kong Customs introduces new road cargo system in Shenzhen
  • MSC extends UK's Europe-Asia terminal charge from March 1
  • ICTSI services largest container vessel to call at the Philippines
  • CN announces new US$93.4 million Calgary Logistics Park
  • US Army's Joint Base Balad in Iraq opens expanded box repair yard
  • Hactl kicks off 2010 with 48.9pc increase in January volume
  • Guangzhou Airport Bonded Logistics Centre to rival HK
  • Philippines domestic air cargo volume up 8pc in 2009
  • Alaska Air Cargo implements TSA screening of seafood

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • P&O Ferrymasters is new partner in Logistics World Alliance
    The Logistics World Alliance (LWA), which is a network of strong European service providers, has welcomed a new partner into its ranks. P&O Ferrymasters joined the alliance on ...
  • SmartWay Logistics to manage Kimberly-Clark Europe's shipments
    Kimberly-Clark Europe and SmartWay Logistics have signed a long-term contract for transport management services. Kimberly-Clark is a leading global company and an indispe...
  • Emirates stops road construction and plans double-decker trucks
    The Dubai (UAE)-based airline Emirates has decided not build a road linking Dubai's two airports. Instead, Emirates SkyCargo will deploy double-decker trucks to transport...
  • JAL to choose partnership within Oneworld
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the Oneworld alliance, will jointly apply to the...
  • LAN starts new year with strong cargo surge
    LAN Airlines SA and its subsidiaries, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, has reported this year's first preliminary monthly traffic statistics. Cargo traffic shot up by ...
  • UPS starts pilot furlough process
    UPS plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but is continuing its efforts to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the layoffs...
  • World's largest cargo aircraft in Fairbanks
    The world's largest commercial cargo aircraft, the Ukrainian-registered Antonov AN225, stopped at Fairbanks international airport in Alaska (USA) on Tuesday at 10.00 in t...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • Famous Pacific Shipping names business development manager for USA-New Zealand trade
    Famous Pacific Shipping (NZ) Ltd in Auckland (New Zealand) has appointed George Dobovanszky as business development manager with a focus on the development of the freight forw...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Australia bars Schulte ship with beetle on board
  • China to build sixth LNG carrier
  • China issues rules for offshore wind development
  • Dredge naming is royal occasion

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Bellingham waterfront group holding public information session
  • Port of Port Angeles to boost marketing effort
  • Crowley making management changes in Puerto Rico/Caribbean services group
  • Port of Seattle testing new plastic fender pilings
  • Boeing holds test flight of new 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • South Korean yards urged to help struggling German owners
    Government wants yards to accept later deliveries and defer payments
  • Tanker owners face heavy losses
    Oversupply of tonnage and low rates produce poorer cash flows
  • OceanFreight arrests tanker on unpaid hire claim
    Latest Greek owner to take action against Zacchello-linked firm
  • Bari port head hits back at critics
    Francesco Mariani responds to criticism of port's cruise facilities
  • Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance
    Company's New York offering falls below $300m target

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • China's trade roars back
    CHINESE imports rocketed 85.5% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Distress pool falls short
    THE PRIVATE equity component of Diana Shipping's distressed box ship venture has obtained significantly lower commitments than hoped
  • New Asia/Europe loops seen
    THE SCARCITY of container slots in the Far East/Europe trade is likely to ease in coming weeks, agency sources have told Fairplay
  • Shipping banks see more lending
    SHIPPING banks say they see potential for new loans in 2010, but capacity will remain constrained and relatively costly
  • US wholesale rise aids carriers
    SALES AT US merchant wholesalers increased for the eighth month in a row in December, in what might be the start of an export bump for ports and carriers
  • Statoil: more quality needed
    NORWAY'S Statoil today said offshore projects will have to meet new quality and cost-efficient requirements to remain competitive
  • Spanish port discounts quashed
    THE EUROPEAN Court of Justice has ruled against Spain's port tariff discounts for operators running services to Spanish islands and North Africa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • House Committee Discusses Asian Carp Threat
  • NS Sees 'Weak' International Box Traffic in 2010
  • AEI Starts MD-80 Freighter Conversion Program
  • Blizzard Freezes Trucking in Pennsylvania
  • USPS Loses $297 Million on Holiday Mail Decline
  • Air France-KLM Lost $336 Million in Quarter
  • Decision Time Nears for BNSF, Berkshire
  • Trade Deficit Grows to $40.2 Billion
  • Fuel-based Index Shows Slowing Economy
  • Forward Air Fourth Quarter Shows Progress
  • American Commercial Lines Lost $12 Million
  • Lufthansa Cargo Eases Worker Cutbacks
  • India Port Volume Surged 6 Percent
  • Frankfurt Airport Cargo Soars in January
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Steadies
  • CSX Declares Force Majeure on Some Loads
  • Snow Stalls Freight in Northeast
  • EC Tells Forwarders of Cartel 'Objections'
  • BNSF Building Intermodal Business
  • Vitran Narrows Loss to $4 Million in 2009

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Logistics agents in legal trouble with EC
  • UASC includes calls at Yilport
  • CSAV Norasia joins the Asia rates party
  • Maersk ship makes a pest of itself
  • Davos-WEF agrees guidelines for supply chain carbon emissions

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Kayne takes more
    Investment firm Kayne Anderson now holds nearly 11% of Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners.
  • Let us prosecute
    Committee of unsecured creditors, including two shipowners, asks judge for authorisation to pursue fiduciary duty claims against Bender Shipbuilding execs.
  • Venture in doubt
    Palios-led Diana Shipping's containership foray said to be likely to fall through as company raises less than half of funds target.
  • Tanker arrested
    US-listed OceanFreight secures attachment order for the Montiron after Zacchello-affiliated company allegedly stops paying Pierre charter.
  • Safe is 'solid'
    Analyst says Safe Bulkers has minimal debt needs to finance its newbuilding commitments.
  • Solvang cuts divi
    Market uncertainty and "unsatisfactory" return from shipping activities leads Norwegian gasship owner to axe dividends.
  • Croats curtailed
    Bulker owner Uljanik Plovidba sees 2009 profit cut as costs increased.
  • Yard deal done
    Bergen Group completes sale of Swedish hull yard for small profit.
  • Alushta burned
    Russian cruise vessel badly damaged in fire at repair yard; one man in intensive care.
  • Japan holds 20
    Escobal bulker and Medstar containership on detention list for January.
  • Rio four face trial
    China alleges held Rio Tinto staff caused "serious consequences" for steel firms as court date imminent.
  • Bourbon lower
    French shipowner sees income slip by just over 10% on weaker performance at both bulkers and offshore.
  • Sevan sinks
    Norwegian offshore owner posts larger full-year loss as foreign exchange reverse devours higher sales.
  • Naikai unchanged
    Sales soar a third but nine-month profit remains steady at Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen.
  • Burgas bump
    Russian cargoship dragged aground in Black Sea storm off Bulgaria.
  • Hitachi piles it on
    Japanese shipbuilder posts large nine-month profit but warns of slowdown in final period.
  • Yen yield
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posts strong nine-month profit growth as revenues jump.
  • Fancy a job?
    India's Pipavav Shipyard wants to add nearly 7,000 workers over next three years.
  • Turkish trouble
    Istanbul-registered cargoship gets stuck off Croatia in Adriatic Sea.
  • Safe up on 2008
    Profits at Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner almost double year-on-year due to lower derivatives losses.
  • Algoma aground
    Canadian bulker refloated after grounding in St Lawrence River with metal cargo.
  • Losing steam
    Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship falls to nine-month loss, but remains hopeful of upturn.
  • Research tie-up
    Teekay and Det norske to carryout further development work on new shuttle tanker concept.
  • Jaya jumps
    Troubled Singapore charterer and shipbuilder sees second quarter profits jump 32% on a year ago.
  • Channel charter
    Transeuropa takes LD Lines' Norman Spirit long-term for ferry run from UK to Belgium.
  • ITF in Grain Blitz
    Seafarers union is targeting bulk ships in Australia ports during bumper grain export season.
  • MISC in Dubai
    Malaysian shipowner opens Middle East office with eye on liner and halal industry sector.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hanjin upgrades transpacific vessel sizes
  • CSAV to start Asia/Med service
  • Ship turned away from Australia
  • Cathay to add Moscow to network
  • DHL integrates Southeast Asia road network
  • Great Lakes iron ore trade improves
  • Customs, first sale specialist joins ST&R
  • EU serves forwarders on price-fixing probe
  • Agility enters plea on U.S. fraud case
  • EU court rules against Spanish port dues
  • Haiti's Terminal Varreux receives fuel
  • Shanghai restricting hazmats during Expo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Sale of Landskronavarvet completed
    The Bergen Group's sale of its Swedish hull yard Landskronavarvet to neighboring 'resundsvarvet has been completed, the Norwegian maritime technology group says in a stock exchange release. The company has
  • Fewer tankers for storage purposes
    Oil traders' speculations in oil and petroleum product prices led to a record number of tankers being chartered as floating storage facilities last year. At the peak, almost 150 tankers
  • Prima Shipping and Meriaura acquire Tolkkinen harbour
    The Finnish shipping and logistics companies Prima Shipping Group and Meriaura Group have signed a letter of intent with Stora Enso about taking over the port at the closed-down
  • Bulker freed after ransom was paid
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Al Khaliq, with a crew of 26 (24 Indians and two Burmese), has been released after a ransom was paid. The Al Khaliq was hijacked

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
  • Fuel operations restored at Haiti's main terminal
    Now able to receive containerised cargoes following January 12 earthquake.
  • Sealub Alliance expands in the US and Canada
    Network will produce all marine products and support delivery operations.
  • EMSA report details marine pollution preparedness
    As ship traffic is expected to triple in the Baltic by 2017 a number of spill prevention projects get underway.
  • Rotterdam fuel grade prices stable
    One supplier fully booked until February 15 in Piraeus.
  • Fuel oil exports blocked at Rosbunker terminal
    Russian authorities stop exports from Baltysk.
  • Fuel oil spills in Russian ports
    Spills said to have occurred during bunkering operations.
  • Prices firm in Middle East hub
    Prices firm for second day in Fujairah.
  • Panama bunkering terminal expansion underway
    Project will more than double storage and barge loading capacity.
  • Work starts on Fujairah storage terminal
    Aurora promises 'state of the art' facility.
  • Bunker trading platform to go live
    Navitas Resources says its trading platform has successfully completed its trials.
  • Weak demand as prices firm
    Japanese market expecting little activity for the rest of the week.
  • CEPSA 'fully operational' at Huelva
    Puts in place new supply facilities with dedicated berth for its bunker tanker.
  • SGX targets 3 million mt fuel oil contract volume
    To achieve the monthly volume by end-2010; contract to start trading on February 22.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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