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October 14, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping finance seen picking up next year
    Bank lending to the shipping sector is set to pick up next year with institutions from Asia looking to expand their financing activities in the seaborne market, a senior official with ABN AMRO bank said on Tuesday.
  • Baltic index rises on Chinese demand
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose on Tuesday with firmer Chinese iron ore enquiry boosting sentiment.

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance sets winter programme for Far East to Europe
  • China's import-export value up 40pc to US$1.8 trillion in 8 months
  • APL sees rates slide, volume remains flat
  • Idle box fleet to swell over slack winter season
  • General strike paralyses French transport system
  • Antwerp to expand port facilities over next 15 years
  • Major carriers survive downturn with changed outlook: Drewry
  • Jet-fuel tanker and containership collide off Dutch coast
  • Two new northeast China expressways open
  • Beijing National Highway 108 upgrade project completed
  • Start-up port in Panjin opens for business across river from Yingkou
  • GLP's Singapore flotation raises US$2.6 million
  • CWT Globelink branches out into Eastern Europe
  • DB Schenker Logistics celebrates 40 years in Singapore
  • Maersk feeder service MCC adds extra Bangladesh ship
  • DHL's Hong Kong bypass strengthens LCL service to Turkey
  • New Persian Gulf container terminal opens at Dammam
  • Kenya customs releases 800 containers of Pakistani rice
  • Lufthansa Cargo revenue rises 22.8pc in first nine months
  • Chartered National Air Cargo plane crashes near Kabul, 8 dead
  • Las Vegas stages Marnell Air Cargo Center opening
  • Delta Airlines, DHL team up to boost air cargo security

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global sea freight rates reaching new depths
  • INTTRA receives US patents
  • Outgoing MANSA chief sees face of logistics undergoing sea change
  • Unchartered vessels fleet swelling
  • GJEPC sees glittering horizon
  • Cabinet panel clears mega box terminal at Chennai Port
  • MPSEZLs AMCT hosts largest-ever box vessel to call in India
  • DIAL told to stop collecting cargo handling charges
  • FedEx Express offers shippers e-documentation
  • 16 pc surge in engineering exports in Aug.
  • Centre of Excellence for SMEs
  • Coffee exports set to surpass target
  • EU covets India's foodgrains pile
  • Factory produce index plummets in August
  • IMF projects 9.7 pc GDP growth rate for India in 2010-11
  • We're aiming to slash transaction costs by $ 5 bn'Scindia
  • EPCES holds 33rd open house, this time in TN
  • Pranab wins FM of Year for Asia award

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2010
  • Hutchison's PARIS system wins CILT Excellence Award
    Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited is celebrating after its PARIS transport optimisation software won the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport (CILT) annual award for Excellen...
  • Drewry: carrier-shipper relationship changed
    Drewry Shipping Consultants has said that container lines are putting profits ahead of market share, a change that is redefining shipper-carrier relations, in its annual container ...
  • Hochtief and Beluga Shipping team up to build ships
    A joint venture between Hochtief Construction and Beluga Shipping, a German project and heavylift shipping company, has ordered a special lifting vessel from the Crist sh...
  • Port of Haydarpasa (Istanbul) confirms record shipment by SNS International Transport
    SNS International Transport, a specialist transport company, has been entrusted to forward project cargo to the Turkmenistan gas desulfurization plant site. The Turkish p...
  • TRANS develops cooperation solution for larger forwarders
    TRANS European freight exchange, an internet platform where users exchange information about available loads and vehicles, has developed a highly efficient solution for marketing f...
  • Logwin gains "lab4style" as fashion client
    The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has begun to manage international procurement and distribution for the fashion business lab...
  • DB Schenker Rail appoints new manager for intermodal division
    DB Schenker Rail Deutschland has chosen Andreas Schulz to head its intermodal market unit. Schulz is thus assuming responsibility for the tasks previously performed by Karsten...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • Coastal Environmental Services unveils new design skimmer
  • Propeller Club honors James L. Henry
  • Conrad Industries adds to backlog

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines pioneers new engine scheme
  • Baltic Trading Limited adds new vessel to fleet
  • Coast Guard cutter HEALY returns to Seattle homeport
  • DOT grants target ferry service projects
  • Genco works time charter deal for GENCO TIBERIUS with Cargill

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • Alam Pintar master to escape charges over fatality
    Vessel's flag state confirms no charges to be made despite UK MAIB accusations
  • MAIB blasts Alam Pintar master
  • Ferry master praised for assisting sinking ship
  • Ships failed to act on distress calls
  • Chinese finance spurs second Hamburg S'd boxship order
    Box giant returns to Shanghai Shipyard for eight more 3,800-teu vessels
  • Hamburg Süd orders eight boxships
  • Boxship sums support slow steaming
    Freight rates would have to rise $700 per feu before any increase in ship speed is...
  • Slow steam: Change of pace may be best for...
  • Costamare takes boxship early to triple the daily rate
    Shipowner invokes rarely used clause to end contract with MSC
  • Trio that made early moves into container...

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • IEA sees French fuel meltdown
    THE IEA today joined warnings that France faces a mounting fuel crunch, resulting from a refinery strike that is showing no sign of winding down
  • Anti-pirate perils warned
    EQUIPMENT to stave off pirates might be illegal in certain areas, military lawyer Walter Verstrepen has told the Combating Piracy conference in London
  • US drilling move has small print
    THE WHITE House has lifted the moratorium on offshore deepwater drilling, but the move could come with a price for the offshore market
  • Areva, Beluga close deal
    FRENCH energy and engineering group Areva has agreed to a long-term partnership with shipping services group Beluga Hochtief Offshore for turbine installations in the North Sea
  • IRISL faces long court case
    IRISL WILL probably need to wait several years for the European Court of Justice to rule on a challenge it lodged last week to the legality of EU sanctions, a court official told Fairplay today
  • Burned ship will head for Odense
    THE SCORCHED Baltic ro-pax Lisco Gloria is reportedly to be towed to Odense in Denmark after it's been stabilised and all fire pockets are put out
  • Pakistan calls foul on cotton deal
    PAKISTANI traders are accusing Indian counterparts of backing out contracts for more than 1M cotton bales, industry sources told Fairplay today
  • Canal to expand LNG trades
  • Tanker crew outlasts pirates
  • Island cruises shift east
  • Marinvest takes 50% of GNV
  • SCI, CIL offerings outlined
  • Canada to lead Arctic charting
  • Argentine soy flow resumed
  • 'K' Line tells what halts pirates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • LA City Council Approves Harbor Commission Nominations
  • APM Terminal's Kristensen on 'Global Safety Day' (Video)
  • CSX's Clement on Northwest Ohio Intermodal Hub Rail Plans (Video)
  • Railcar Owners Speed Returns to Active Fleet
  • APM Terminals Signs Monrovia Concession
  • UK to Sell Up to 90 Percent of Royal Mail
  • Wal-Mart Expects 'Positive' Fourth Quarter
  • AEI Wins 737-400SF Conversion Contract
  • TransContainer Prepares London IPO
  • Grand Alliance Starts Winter Capacity Cuts
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen, Wallenius Order Car/Truck Carriers
  • Insurers Struggle to Calculate Costs of Piracy
  • CSX Profit Jumps 43 Percent to $414 Million
  • 10+2 Rule Scores 80 Percent Compliance
  • Executives: Election Results Will Not Affect Clean-Air Rules

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • France: 'open-ended' strike set to continue
  • Drewry remains optimistic about container industry prospects
  • Republican governor warns of 'US bankruptcy'
  • IMO approves US-Caribbean ECA
  • Shenzhen's Chiwan port on upwards march

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • Fortress plots SeaCube IPO
    US private equity giant reappears on the road to Wall Street with a $128m offering linked to Seacastle's container leasing subsidiary.
  • The price was right for WW
    Mitsubishi Heavy newbuilding was penned at 2006 prices as part of a "special deal", says Jan Eyvin Wang.
  • Fairstar flexes in the third
    Dutch heavy lift owner says spot market was shaky in Q3 but Australian infrastructure projects may offer hope for the future.
  • Polarcus plots $140m cash quest
    Oslo-listed seismic owner calls on capital markets to plug financing gap tied to Middle Eastern newbuilding.
  • Team Fredriksen seizes Golar shares
    John Fredriksen and Tor Olav Troim throw down $5.4m to top off stakes in Golar LNG Energy as FSRU project hits the crosshairs.
  • ISC is stacking the shelf
    New York-listed owner is clearing the way to raise $200m to fund further acquisitions.
  • Citadel saved Ardmore ship
    Crew of Irish tanker survived 14 hours in sealed compartment before emerging after hearing pirates give up.
  • 'We will not join the flock'
    Danaos boss John Coustas talks newbuildings, Greek boxship buyers and George Economou's investment.
  • Seanergy says no to newbuilds
    US listed owner wants to double its fleet in the next couple of years but new orders are not an option, Dale Ploughman says.
  • WW back at Mitsubishi Heavy
    Wilh Wilhelmsen returns to Japanese yard for a newbuilding with Wallenius Lines also in on the act.
  • STX to net $400m from IPO
    Europe's largest shipbuilder is in for a bumper pay day with Singapore float getting underway next week, it is claimed.
  • Acergy still on the up
    Oslo-listed offshore player posts better profit figure ahead of Subsea 7 merger.
  • Otto and Rieber split JV
    Singapore-listed owner walks away with three vessels and the Norwegian company one as JV gets the chop.
  • Cargill charters Genco cape
    New York-listed bulker owner on the brink of sealing one-year deal for the Genco Tiberius.
  • Cecon saved by bondholder deal
    Offshore shipowner lives to fight another day after securing refinancing package.
  • Walvis Bay gets port boost
    Namibia ready to spend $438m on expanding capacity of container terminal.
  • Djakarta Lloyd told to hurry up
    Indonesia's state asset management agency wants struggling owner's restructuring plan completed quickly.
  • Ardmore tanker in pirate attack
    Tony Gurnee-led owner's Ardmore Seafarer avoids hijack in Somali Basin incident on Tuesday.
  • Hartmann ship grounds off Finland
    Oil or ballast water spill reported as German owner's Nordland, in Feederlines fleet, grounds off Finland.
  • Stranded crew suffering insomnia
    Indonesian men on tanker Lady Anna stressed by wage impasse off Bahrain.
  • Yard worker's body found off Tuzla
    Istanbul plate cutter found floating in Sea of Marmara may have killed himself.
  • Canada reveals yard shortlist
    Davie Yards and Irving Shipbuilding among five bidders for big merchant vessel and defence contracts.
  • Hyundai Merchant hits record high
    Korean owner posts best-ever operating profit in third quarter as liner recovery continues.
  • NOL revenues still growing
    Neptune Orient Lines sees a fourth consecutive month of strong growth in average revenue per feu.
  • Piracy costs still uncertain
    Few statistics make insurance industry's true exposure to piracy difficult to judge, says Actuarial Profession.
  • BON names new boss
    Bjorn Remoy has been promoted to the new managing director of Bourbon Offshore Norway.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • MSC to raise Europe-to-Asia rates
  • Grand Alliance scales back on Asia/Europe
  • Israel import THCs rise with port tariffs
  • Freight pulse slackens, CEVA chief says
  • Hyundai to relocate to Los Angeles port
  • Seattle secures expedited FTZ status
  • OMSA welcomes offshore drill moratorium lift

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • Wallenius Lines and Wilh.Wilhelmsen place newbuilding order in Japan
    Wallenius Lines and Wilh.Wilhelmsen ASA have agreed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to build two new pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), one vessel each with capacity for 6,500 cars
  • Somali pirates brought to German court
    German prosecutors have brought ten suspected pirates to court, the Somali citizens are charged with attacking maritime traffic and kidnapping, the news agency AFP reports. Earlier this year the group
  • Pirates threaten to sink fishing vessel
    The pirates who hijacked the fishing vessel Tian Yu 8 threaten to sink the vessel in case any of the international war ships patrolling the pirate infested waters should start
  • Herning tanker attacked off Nigeria
    The Danish tanker Tina Theresa was attacked by robbers while on a voyage bound for Lagos, Nigeria. The vessel was boarded some 16 nautical miles south of the entrance to
  • European owner orders ten cargo ships from STX
    Sammy Ofer-controlled Zodiac Maritime has placed an order worth USD 1.4 billion at STX Offshore and Shipbuilding in South Korea for delivery of ten 13,000-TEU container ships
  • Dutch freighter aground in Turku archipelago
    The Dutch 7,750 DWT dry cargo vessel Nordland ran aground at R'nnsk'r north of Nagu in the Turku archipelago at midninght between October 12 and October 13, 2010. On Wednesday

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2010
  • EcoEmissions technology blowing scepticism out the water
    Pre-combustion system saves customer 8% on fuel, cleaning up the West Coast is 'just the beginning'.
  • IBIA members asked to comment on IMO fuel quality discussions
    Association wants to develop its position following call for mandatory fuel quality control.
  • Prices continue firming in Rotterdam
    Vopak terminal continue facing loading delays.
  • Mega container terminal wins government backing
    Chennai terminal 'will compete with Singapore and Colombo'.
  • Middle East bunker prices generally rise
    Healthy avails for distillates in Durban.
  • Slow-steaming breakthrough for MOL
    Verifies technique that allows for continuous operation of the main engine in all load ranges.
  • November fuel oil tax set to rise
    Russian fuel oil and gas oil exports facing higher duties next month.
  • Proposal may push up cost of Russian fuel oil
    Russia's Energy Ministry has suggested shifting the heaviest export duties from crude oil to oil products.
  • Crew of arrested bunker tanker suffering health problems
    Crew members are being provisioned through charitable donations.
  • Mid-week bunker prices mostly strong
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports, according to traders.
  • Bunker operations to resume in Fos-Lavera
    Supplier tells Bunkerworld that workers 'are coming back'.
  • Bunkering station to be set up in Russian Arctic
    Specialised supply base will focus on bunkering and services for oil sector.
  • ExxonMobil sells high viscosity cargo at 'stable price'
    Demand for high viscosity material remains sluggish, traders say.
  • Singapore 380 cSt bunker sales at fresh high
    Bunker sales at the port increase 5.3% on-month and 12.0% on-year in September.
  • Swedish port moves foward with LNG bunkering
    Plans to begin delivering LNG as bunkers by 2013.
  • Flow meters bring new levels of 'transparency and efficiency'
    'Strong economic justifications' to adopt flow meters, says regional head of Maersk Oil Trading.

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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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