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March 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port workers' strike hits Finnish economy
    A strike by Finnish dock workers continued for a second week on Friday as unions and employers failed to solve a labour dispute that has closed ports, crippled foreign trade and is costing the country 100 million euro (S$191.7 million) a day.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping fined US$440,000 for 'unfair' rate cutting
  • US retail February performance beats analysts' expectations
  • Panama-fighting US West Coast Collaboration's makes moves
  • Hong Kong stages biennial China Maritime Exhibition March 15-19
  • The Containership Company to rely on simplicity to cuts costs
  • US box retailer sees container housing increasing
  • Russia launches second Sillamae Container Terminal (SCT)
  • US passenger compensation fines threaten flight cancellations
  • DHL Express Sri Lanka opens new air-side gateway facility
  • Chengdu-Bangalore air service launched

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping starts weekly Shanghai-Mexico service
  • EVERGREEN LINE CSCL & Evergreen commence China-Philippines-Thai loop
  • MOL announces changes to Asia-East Coast South America service
  • MSC to receive 14,000-TEU Savona on charter hire
  • CMA CGM increases rates from US
  • Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand link added by Maersk Line's MCC
  • MISC launches dedicated liner feeder service to/from Thailand
  • Credo Shipping launches monthly Karachi-Jebel Ali-Mombasa service
  • PIL expands South & West Africa loop
  • Belgium's Commander of Order of Crown for top NYK leaders
  • Feeder operators say increasing capacity could upset recovery
  • KMTC ups capacity on Korea-China-Straits service
  • MASERSK LINE 3-year charters on five 13,000-TEU megaships
  • Namsung Shipping launches intra-Asia service via Hong Kong
  • Westbound box trade rises by 11 pc in Jan.
  • MoS gets serious about shaking off lethargy in port projects
  • Sea piracy spawns ship protection devices industry
  • Basmati exports to Iran surmounting stringent quality norms
  • Canton Fair organisers arrive to invite Fieo participation
  • Bids invited for peas import
  • Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia invites more investments
  • APM Terminals Pipavav bags award for being fastest-growing port
  • VPT observes National Safety Day & Dock Safety Week
  • CONCOR revises freight rates ex-CFS-Gandhidham & Kandla Port
  • Road, rail movement of iron ore suspended in Orissa's Keonjhar district
  • Another feather in cap for Parikh Clearing Agency
  • Ceat launches Indian Road & Transport Award
  • Programme on warehousing, transportation & inventory management
  • Rlys lost 40 pc of business-Mamata
  • TNT offers new web-based Express Import service
  • Shortage of iron ore pushes up steel prices
  • Commerce Min collating data to prove need to persist with export sops
  • FDI sectors under automatic route to be enlarged
  • Time, cost overruns hit 850 infra projects
  • Meet on EPC contracting
  • ONGC's Dahej SEZ plan gets 'green' signal
  • IMC to hold meet on making quality happen

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • System Alliance Europe introduces new clearing system
    The 47 partners in System Alliance Europe, a network of medium-sized forwarders, now benefit from optimised billing procedures and more transparent processes. CargoClear, a web-bas...
  • Norbert Dentressangle achieved a satisfactory result in 2009 - despite the crisis
    Norbert Dentressangle (ND), a major French transport and logistics group, overcame the crisis-ridden year 2009 with a satisfactory result and a drop in sales. This was re...
  • Panalpina with lower volumes and smaller gross profit
    Panalpina, the Basel (Switzerland)-based global forwarding and logistics service provider, transported less and generated a smaller gross profit in 2009, compared to 2008. Net...
  • Georgia would like more cross-border flights
    The Georgian air company Airzena has requested clearance for carrying out additional direct charter flights between the Georgian capital Tbilisi and its Russian counterpart Moscow....
  • K Line modifying Japan/Asia'North America west coast sling
    The Japanese shipping company K Line, a member of the CKYH Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping), will make modifications to its Japan/Asia - North America west ...
  • Evergreen and China Shipping introduce China-Philippines-Thailand express service
    Evergreen Line (Taiwan) and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL, China) are set to launch the China-Philippines-Thailand Express Service (CPT), a new joint sailing, ...
  • HRCI continues upwards trend
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) increased by 2% or 7 points from 357.1 points (week 8) to 364.2 points (week 10). Increases of 12% and 19% respectively mainly took pl...
  • China Airlines to launch only non-stop connection between London and Taipei
    The Taiwanese carrier China Airlines will launch a new service from London Heathrow to Taipei Taoyuan airport on 28 March. China Airlines will thus become the only company to ...
  • Iata: efficiency, quality and security are key for air cargo
    The Iata World Cargo Symposium which took place in Vancouver (Canada) this week (wk 10), called upon the entire air cargo value chain to drive efficiencies and improve competitiven...
  • Delta adds further temporary flights to Johannesburg
    The US carrier Delta Airlines will add eleven additional B777-200LR connections between its home base Atlanta GA (USA) and Johannesburg (South Africa) during July an...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2010
  • Mermaid Offshore buys Qatar subsea operation
  • Remedial Offshore assets to be auctioned

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • West Coast ports continue combined marketing effort
  • Bad weather hits weekly rail numbers
  • Panama Canal Authority wins 'top deal' honor
  • Freight rail safety numbers have best year ever in 2009
  • Genco extending time charter for Supramax vessel GENCO HUNTER

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • Kenya sentences pirates to 20 years in prison
    Prosecutions clear backlog of estimated 400 suspects facing trial globally
  • UN group calls on more states to prosecute Somali pirates
  • Stena Bulk drops costly charters
    Operator to redeliver 11 tankers coming off long-term charters and replace them with vessels that cost less to hire
  • Alma Maritime gears up for New York listing
    Stamatis Molaris' new start-up venture aims to raise $225m from sale of 11.3m shares
  • Hapag-Lloyd state aid decision delayed
    Brussels verdict on aid to German line has been delayed by at least a month
  • BW Gas lays up four LPG ships
    Company is first to put LPG carriers into cold lay-up as market woes continue

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • NY IPO wave mounts
    ANOTHER shipping company filed an IPO today: Alma Maritime, led by Empire Navigation's Stamatis Molaris
  • Crude Carriers prices its IPO
    EVANGELOS Marinakis-led Crude Carriers today priced its 13.5M-share IPO at $19 per share ' the low end of its target range
  • Box ship crew foils pirates
    PIRATES shot bullet holes into a German-owned box ship's funnel and a crane in the Indian Ocean, but failed to hijack the vessel, EU NAVFOR said today
  • APM holds Liberia port lead
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk told Fairplay today it ranked first among the groups bidding for the contract to operate Liberia's Monrovia port
  • BDI rises on iron demand
    FREIGHT rates of the Baltic Dry Index today rose for the third day running, on surging Chinese demand for Brazilian iron ore imports
  • Top Ships breaches covenants
    TOP SHIPS was hit by asset impairment charges in its latest quarter and faces new challenges related to breaches of loan covenants
  • DHT pursues strategic shift
    MAJOR changes continue at tanker owner DHT Holdings, with Randee Day taking over as acting CEO on 1 April

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • OOCL to Quit Providing Chassis around Boston, Miami
  • Most NY/NJ Terminals Closed March 17
  • Beef Exports Climb, Pork Falls in January
  • Short Line Traffic Rises on Bulk Freight
  • February Retail Sales Grow 3.9 Percent
  • Finland Port Talks Fail
  • Soo Locks to Open Early
  • APM Terminals Wins Monrovia Port Concession
  • European Shippers' Leader Seeks Carrier Stability
  • Customs Faces 10+2 Confusion
  • Hanjin to Start Direct Asia-Mexico Service
  • BA Cabin Crew Strike to Disrupt Cargo
  • Intermodal Nears Autumn Peak Pace
  • Obama Unveils Export Strategy
  • U.S. Rail Safety Climbs
  • Trucking Layoffs Rise in January

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • More than one swallow bodes well, but responsibility and dialogue must be the mantra
    A year ago the holy grail-like search for the green shoots of recovery occupied copious media columns. The first sightings were akin to the season changes, when we are often reminded of the proverb: 'One swallow doesn't make a summer'; but 12-months on, the swallows are flocking in waves, and if managed correctly the opportunity to turnaround the fortunes of ocean carriers is within grasp.
  • MOL upgrades its FE/ECSA service
  • Greek paralysis as third strike bites
  • PIL relaunches Transpac service independently
  • China's inflation quickens
  • Box charter market takes a breather

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • Molaris heads IPO
    Former Quintana and Excel chief rides back into Wall Street at head of $270m bulker and tanker float.
  • Boxship attacked
    E R Schiffahrt vessel ER Lubeck evades pirate assault in Somali Basin but sustains light damage.
  • Texas tax fight
    Gulf Coast player challenges US tax authorities over unfavourable designation of time charter income.
  • Mercator mum
    Indian owner confirms bulker and tanker purchases but keeps lips sealed on ship names.
  • Rich get richer
    Brazilian magnate Eike Batista joins world's top 10 rich list, while Fredriksen drops Ofer to ride back into Forbes' top 100.
  • Bubble trouble
    Defective compass puts Turkish ship on collision course with UK inspectors while Greek bulker freed.
  • It's quotes time
    Peter G's Baltic hits the Street while Herbjorn Hansson and Evangelos Marinakis prepare for battle.
  • AIDAluna dented
    Second Costa Crociere-owned cruiseship bashed against quay, this time in La Palma, but no one hurt.
  • OceanFreight split
    Greek owner proposes reverse stock split after facing Nasdaq delisting dilemma.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Jan Haakon Pettersen spearheading $100m boxship venture, while Stolt-Nielsen is ready with VLGC order in South Korea.
  • Columbus crash
    Hapag-Lloyd cruiseship in collision with cargo vessel while docking in rough seas at Iloilo, Philippines.
  • Going low
    Evangelos Marinakis' new tanker IPO venture Crude Carriers prices at bottom of range, targeting $256.5m to buy three ships.
  • Double Dutch
    Tank terminal player Vopak to expand Amsterdam capacity as annual profit rises.
  • Red ink for Top
    Write-down on two tankers pushes Evangelos Pistiolis-led shipowner to loss for fourth quarter.
  • Men overboard
    USCG searching for two crew who fell from deck of Hanjin Pretoria off Alaska.
  • Belgian blaze
    Fire in engine room of Boeckmans general cargoship cuts power off Morocco.
  • More delayed
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) says delivery of four more handymaxes delayed as panamax gets cancelled.
  • Diesen departs
    More upheaval at DHT Holdings as chief executive quits and Randee Day takes temporary charge.
  • Teething trouble
    Maiden voyage of relaunched Cork to Swansea ferry interrupted by mechanical fault in engine.
  • PB pays up
    Pacific Basin has extended its charter of a Genco Shipping supramax, but at 28% higher rate.
  • Tanker targeted
    Dutch-owned chemical tanker has become the latest victim of robbers off the southern tip of Malaysia.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • MOL adds Asia calls to South America service
  • ABS, Maersk ease dry dock inspection schedule
  • Carrier, NVO pay penalties to FMC
  • Obama pulls all stops on export agenda
  • U.S. farmers want Cuba trade open
  • Senators: Asia-Pacific deal milks U.S. dairy
  • SoCal port heads growl at TIGER funding snub
  • APM Terminals to invest in Liberia
  • Maersk leases Savannah space

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • Ulstein increases profit
    The yard group Ulstein increased its profit in 2009 to NOK 520,9 million, compared to 371,9 million in 2008. The company had operating revenues of NOK 3.59 billion, compared
  • Torm shows red figures ' fears 2010 will be even worse
    D/S Torm reports a loss (before tax) of DKK 103.6 million in 2009. It's the first time the company reports red figures for over a decade. The product
  • D/S Norden still in black after a dramatic year
    Dampskibsselskabet Norden managed to successfully navigate 2009 and presented its shareholders with a profit of DKK 217.2 million. It is not as much as the year before (2008), when

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2010
  • Bunkers resist upward pressure
    Bunker prices remain good value relative to crude.
  • Markets softening to end week
    Prices starting to slide as pressure from crude comes off.
  • Resupply problems for Chile
    IFO grades unavailable in major ports following earthquake.
  • Prices mixed in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Piraeus IFO prices fall sharply.
  • Maxcom expands West African market coverage
    Company is ready to supply bunkers in Senegal.
  • Distillate prices soften in Fujairah
    Durban IFO prices slightly weaker.
  • Fujairah: Tightness in fuel oil market should ease
    Arbitrage arrivals expected to put downward pressure on bunker prices.
  • Sulphur regulation hits MDO supply
    Suppliers in European marine fuels hub only selling 0.1% sulphur MGO as there is 'no demand' for MDO.
  • 'Imbalances' drive demand for tank storage
    Vopak sees profits climb as markets cope with supply 'imbalances' and demand for environmentally friendlier fuel.
  • Emergency bunkering off Somalia 'a growing concern'
    Commercial bunker operations could be viable if security is addressed.
  • Flow meters 'a new wave in bunkering'
    Accurate quantity measurement can benefit buyers and suppliers, barge operator sees increased market share.
  • No clear trend for Asian prices
    Price of 380 cSt bunkers in Singapore flat.
  • Chimbusco bonded sales down 20% in February
    Month-on-month decline comes after setting a historic sales record in January.
  • SGX 380 cSt futures 'not working out'
    Singapore bunker players express concerns.
  • Bunker operations partially resume in Busan
    Loading congestion expected to persist until next week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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