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March 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Trading taps US$228m in NYSE listing
    Baltic Trading Ltd, the New York-based shipping company formed to operate dry-bulk vessels, raised US$228 million in its initial public offering after selling shares at the low end of its price range.
  • China Navigation opens head office here
    With the hard work and the active encouragement of the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), Singapore saw yet another big shipping industry player set up shop with the Swire Group's deep-sea shipowning and operating arm China Navigation Co (CNCo) opening its new head office at The Concourse this week.
  • West-bound container trade rises 10.6% in Jan
    Ship container volumes from Asia to Europe rose for a third consecutive month in January, growing by over 10 per cent year on year in the biggest monthly rise since records started in October 2008, data on Tuesday showed.

Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker upbeat, expecting 13pc hike in US March box traffic
  • Ningxia aims for 43 million tonnes of rail cargo this year
  • Maersk three-year charters on five 13,000-TEU megaships
  • Fujian to increase customs clearance simplification on all trade cargo
  • NYK purchases stake in Tata Logistics arm
  • Eight bids arrive to run new JNPT, but no interest from China
  • CAI beats quarterly estimates, shows strong growth potential
  • Rail inefficiency causes 62pc of Canadian shippers big losses: study
  • Cathay Pacific announces record US$604.4 million profit for 2009
  • Air China to suspend Chongqing-Japan Centrair Airport line
  • New cargo carrier Deccan 360 copies low-fare biz plan

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Exim Transtrade selects Softlink's Logi-Sys
  • Oil traders eye Malacca Strait alternative route
  • Single-hull ships phase-out not seen impacting charter rates
  • 'The 3 sisters' the sailors dread
  • NYK Group sends free shipments to Chile quake victims
  • Germany sees good prospects for tech textiles, offers help
  • Govt realises need for corporatisation of Major Ports
  • Port projects mired in red tape-CAG
  • Kasez leads by dazzling performance
  • SEZs being allowed to sell electricity anywhere
  • Fiscal restraint vital, says FM
  • Plethora of high bank charges crippling exports-Fieo President
  • High-level panel formed to look into soft credit issue
  • Another year of interest subsidy to garment exporters sought
  • Export sector created 91 pc of jobs in Q3-Survey
  • India 123rd among 163 'green' performers

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Eaton celebrates hybrid power success
    Eaton Corporation, an industrial manufacturer based in Cleveland OH (USA), has announced that its customers who use the company's 2,400 hybrid systems have collectively accumu...
  • Australian iron ore mine wants transporters
    The Australian mining company Western Plains Resources (WPR) has commenced the tendering process for the Peculiar Knob iron ore mine near Coober Pedy in South Australia. The firm i...
  • PD Ports receives award from leading UK retailer
    PD Ports, the operator of Teesport in northeast England, has been crowned as the most outstanding service carrier of the year 2009 by leading UK retailer Asda, at its annual nation...
  • Strikes on hold at LH Cargo
    The German airline Lufthansa has told customers not to expect any strikes for the time being. There was a recent walk-out due to a wage dispute between the pilots' union Cockpit an...
  • Horizon Lines appoints new senior vice-president international services
    Horizon Lines has named Brian Taylor as senior-vice president of international services to support the development of the line's new Asia service. This sailing will be operate...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Baltic Trading prices IPO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Port of Port Angeles welcomes first log ship in decade
  • Port Tracker Report predicts string of gains for box ports
  • Corps sets schedule for Willamette Falls Locks
  • Cost cutting measures place Port of Seattle on positive ground
  • New Evergreen web site highlights environmental work

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Kjaedegaard slams timing of UK light dues change
    Move to reduce planned increase from 43 pence per net registered tonne to 41 pence attacked
  • Industry renews attack on planned UK light dues rise
  • Baltic Exchange trial rate aims at paper trade
    New voyage rate assessment on key iron ore shipping route from India to China
  • Paragon moves from Nasdaq to New York
    Owner to begin trading on NYSE on March 24
  • German one-ship companies form new pool
    ER Schifffahrt and MPC Steamship to add a total of 22 2,500 teu containerships
  • Concerns raised over IMO energy index
    Chemical and product tanker owners fear impact on their sector

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • China exports rise nearly 46%
    BEIJING said today exports climbed 45.7% in February, compared with that month of 2009
  • China's Sinotrans plummets
    PROFITS crashed 69% last year, Sinotrans Shipping, the drybulk division of Sinotrans Group, told Hong Kong stock exchange today
  • Undersea cable upgraded
    ALCATEL-LUCENT has completed the upgrade of a 22,000km submarine cable system linking the US with Latin America, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • US tanker spill tied to wind
    THE US Coast Guard hearing into the biggest oil spill in the Texas for 15 years continued today, after opening with a dramatic collision description
  • Cautious Unifeeder grows
    LEADING European feeder box line Unifeeder has increased the chartered ships it operates to 35, a Gdansk conference heard today
  • China to use North Korean port
    A PORT deal has been signed with North Korea that will give China direct access to the Sea of Japan, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Baltic Trading raises $228M
    BALTIC Trading has priced its IPO at $14 per share, one of the offering's underwriters told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Korean Air Cargo Demand, Pricing Soar
  • NY-NJ Clean-Trucks Plan 'a First Step'
  • NY-NJ Port to Seek More Grants for Clean-Trucks Plan
  • CSCL Settles with FMC for $440,000
  • Logistics Employers Fear Card Check Legislation
  • Evergreen, CSCL Add Intra-Asia Service
  • TSI Freight Index Rose 0.4 Percent in January
  • Kroger Improves Fleet Efficiency 7 Percent
  • Senate Holds FAA Bill over FedEx-Union Issue
  • NY-NJ Port Issues Clean-Trucks Plan
  • Profit Slides for European Freight Ferry DFDS
  • Reddaway Teamsters Reject YRC Contract
  • Asia-Europe Container Cargo Soars
  • American, BA, Iberia Offer to Cede Airport Slots
  • Frankfurt Cargo Soars 30 Percent in February
  • India Container Traffic Grew 3 Percent
  • NYK, "K" Line Alter Container Ship Orders
  • Shippers Increase Use of 3PLs

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Asia-Europe cargo still rising
  • DHL improves, but still remains financially challenged
  • DFDS: 'among best in class'
  • Now OOCL limit booking window
  • OTAL improves its African links

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Chilly reception
    Baltic Trading shares dip on debut but analysts are bullish after New York's first post-crash IPO.
  • Baltic IPO hot
    Genco spin-off Baltic Trading hits the mark pocketing $300m from its initial public offering.
  • Sinotrans suffers
    Weaker bulker and tanker markets lop big chunk off Chinese owner's 2009 profit.
  • Seattle surprise
    Port of Seattle posts positive results despite a steady decline in container traffic.
  • Moving downtown
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon to ditch the Nasdaq for a new listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Capital crew die
    Food poisoning suspected in deaths of three seafarers on Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital tanker Arionas.
  • Manila move
    Evergreen and CSCL launch boxship run to Philippines and Thailand.
  • Majority minded
    Shashi and Ravi Ruia to keep control of Essar Shipping even if part of shareholding stake is sold.
  • Hegnar hikes
    Hurtigruten chairman Trygve Hegnar finds $20m to boost his holding in the shipowner to over 25%.
  • Missing the boat
    Window of opportunity for rock-bottom newbuilding orders has already closed, analyst says.
  • Emergency stop
    Finnish ro-ro Viggen puts brakes on quickly as engine suddenly goes into reverse as it leaves port.
  • Divi view doubles
    Analyst hikes dividend forecast for Frontline due to its high exposure to stronger spot market.
  • MOL bulker sold
    Japanese owner Mitsui OSK Lines collects nearly $20m from handysize sale, brokers say.
  • Blown off course?
    High winds and poor visibility may have led to Texas smash and oil spill involving AET's Eagle Otome.
  • Yard drop
    Korea's Hyundai Heavy forecasts another drop in newbuilding demand this year.
  • Dim view
    Ratings agency Moody's changes Sovcomflot's outlook to negative after trying times in tanker markets.
  • Chilean comeback
    Major ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso nearing full capacity following huge earthquake.
  • Suez rises
    Egyptian canal enjoys second monthly rise in revenues despite vessel transits falling again.
  • Caspian coup
    Azerbaijan state owner CSC posts big rise in cargo volumes for 2009.
  • Glencore suffers
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant sees full year profits decline 43% on weak prices.
  • Dalian lower
    China's second largest oil port sees full-year profits come in over one quarter lower than a year ago.
  • Kamsarmax fixed
    Polys Hajioannou's Safe Bulkers pens a new contract for one of its ships axed by Daiichi last year.
  • Melbourne up
    Australian port makes strong start to 2009 with 12% year-on-year increase in container volumes.
  • Bus bother
    Danish ro-ro Vesborg returns to port after oil fire in coach on vehicle deck.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • OOCL narrows booking window
  • Seaspan takes delivery of two ships
  • Cathay scores profit in 2009
  • Air France-KLM to publish rates on OAG system
  • Mexican trucking issue rolls over U.S. exporters
  • Table grape import boost requested to assist Chile
  • Descartes sees profit dip, revenue up
  • Team 3 Logistics to support Southeast auto sector
  • Damco to manage Michelin's Vietnam imports
  • Mandrin leads Geodis groupage division
  • Corpus Christi port seeks more cotton

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • D/S Norden still in black after a dramatic year
    Dampskibsselskabet Norden managed to navigate through 2009 with success and presented the shareholders with another profit of DKK 217.2 million. It is not as much as the year before

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • Prices largely stable across Europe
    24-hour strike scheduled in Greece for Thursday.
  • Oil prices jump on US inventory data
    Signs of increase in US oil demand boost oil prices in early trading.
  • Mid-week prices mixed
    Durban prices remain unchanged from Tuesday's average.
  • Markets show indecisiveness
    Questions remain as to whether crude oil has found a new trading band.
  • Company claims 'breakthrough' in pour-point research
    Andatee CEO says additive will boost demand for its marine fuel.
  • Oman bunker port could compete for Fujairah traffic
    'We would not have entered the market if we did not believe we could be price competitive,' SMP tells Bunkerworld.
  • Fuel problems linked to decline in crew standards
    Cost-cutting has led to the recruitment of 'less qualified personnel'.
  • Management changes at Chemoil
    Emilio Heredia takes over as Vice President, Trading for the Americas, following Douglas Long's resignation.
  • Bunker prices down on sluggish demand
    Bunker prices in key Asian ports weaken mid-week.
  • Glencore net profit plunges 43%
    Global commodity trader believes 'factors which drove recovery' in 2009 will continue in 2010.
  • Asia to see heavy fuel oil inflows in April
    Volumes lower compared to March but still considered heavy.
  • DNVPS appoints new regional manager in Fujairah
    Gunnar Kjeldsen replaces Colin Holloway.
  • Hong Kong supplier eyes Singapore accreditation
    Vermont has started bunker trading and chartering bunker tankers in Singapore.
  • Singapore court to hear corruption case
    Former employee of Chevron to face trial on March 22.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
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
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
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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