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February 25, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker rates poised for hike: report
    The world tanker market stands to benefit if an improving economy and declining oil inventories prompt the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to increase production, according to a report from Jefferies & Co.
  • Ships in key strait risk terror hits
    Al-Qaeda could target ships in the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait between Yemen and Somalia but could never completely control it, Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Kurbi was quoted on Tuesday as saying.
  • UN urges East Asia to protect its seas
    The East Asian economy could suffer seriously if seas are not protected, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Vietnam news agency reported on Tuesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Job losses, winter snows deflate US consumer confidence: survey
  • 140 ordered box ships cancelled since Q4 2008
  • Hapag ups rates from North America to Asia, Mideast, subcontinent
  • OOCL ups EU-Oz rate $100/TEU, adds $150/TEU peak charge March 1
  • Dalian beats winter with January container volume up 9pc
  • EU condemns US 100pc sea cargo scanning law as too costly
  • Western Australia looks to shipping grain in containers
  • Box trade to brighten for Mobile, Gulfport after 2010
  • Mexican Gulf port Tuxpan halts tenders for 90,000-TEU terminal
  • ESC hopes Xrail alliance will help European train services
  • St Petersburg port upgrades total US$70 million in 2009
  • China Southern resumes Tehran-Urumqi-Beijing flights
  • Lufthansa Cargo adds B777 freighter to its Atlanta-Frankfurt service
  • Boeing and Airbus differ on Asia-Pacific wide-body demand
  • US legislation 'could hurt FedEx and air feeders like us'

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI's agents updated on new strategies in changed global scenario
  • Maldives opens up market for engg goods exporters
  • Dumping duty slapped on stainless steel goods
  • Mamata sets wheels rolling for Vision 2020
  • Assocham analyses impact of stimulus packages on jobs creation
  • Minister allays fears of immediate stimulus rollback
  • Britain bats for India-EU FTA
  • GST regime still a far cry
  • Appreciating rupee & Chinese thrust now exporters' main concerns
  • Session on dynamics of investing in corporate bonds today

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
  • Smith Holland and Contargo: sensitive goods in safe hands
    Contargo GmbH & Co KG, in cooperation with Smith Holland BV, is now expanding its network of reefer service stations. Following a successful start at the Basel MultiTermin...
  • TNT reports steep drop in earnings
    The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based postal operator TNT announced that its profit plunged by more than 50% from EUR 556 million in business year 2008 to EUR 281 million ...
  • Bibby wins contract with First Milk in West Wales
    The UK-based forwarding and logistics group Bibby Distribution has been awarded a new contract to provide a farm collection service for farmers' cooperative First Milk in West Wale...
  • Hermes lands major contract from Next in Great Britain
    The German parcel service provider Hermes has secured a new eight-year contract with the British fashion chain. The agreement is Next's biggest ever home delivery deal in the UK, a...
  • Iraq-Turkey rail link reopened - extension to Syria on drawing board
    Turkey wants to refurbish and expand its rail network in the Turkey-Syria-Iraq triangle. The national railways of Turkey, Iraq and Syria have agreed to collaborate in ...
  • InterRail and KTS Kaztransservice step up collaboration
    Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG, a member of the TransInvest Group, and Kaztransservice AG (KTS), the container subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the country's state rai...
  • SICIS combines container monitoring and ship tracking
    The shared intermodal container information system (SICIS), an IT platform that forms part of the EU's Integrity project, went into use in September 2009. Since then SICIS has...
  • Hamburg Süd upgrades services in Mediterranean, Gulf and Caribbean Area
    The German shipping company Hamburg Süd has decided to replace its current Med-Caribbean service through a slot charter agreement with Hapag-Lloyd's MGX service. The new integrated...
  • Ecu-Line joins forces with INTTRA to offer the first universal NVOCC documentation platform
    Ecu-Line, an Antwerp (Belgium)-based NVOCC, has signed a pilot agreement with INTTRA, the leading e-commerce platform for the ocean freight industry. The contract will enable Ecu-L...
  • Gefco collaborating with Air China
    The Gefco group, an international service provider based in Paris, has signed a block space agreement with the Chinese carrier Air China. The deal guarantees that Air China will re...
  • African Airlines Association: new secretary general starts work
    The Nairobi (Kenya)-based African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has reported that its new secretary general, Nick Fadugba, founder and CEO of the aviation consultancy comp...
  • FedEx operating first Shanghai-Memphis service
    The US express service provider FedEx recently launched its first Boeing B777 cargo service from Shanghai (China) to its hub in Memphis, TN (USA). The new service gives c...
  • Lufthansa pilots' strike unexpectedly deferred
    The pilots' strike at Lufthansa has unexpectedly been put off after just one day. The largest German airline and Cockpit, the pilots' trade union, met before the Frankfurt labour t...
  • US regulation bill threatens railroads
    The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has spoken out against proposed legislation in the US Congress to change regulation of the industry. The proposal threatens well-pa...
  • Iran steps up the pace of Teheran-Mazandaran highway construction
    The government of Iran has announced plans to set up a working group to speed up the construction of the Teheran North motorway. The scheme was first proposed in 1965, but not give...
  • YRC Worldwide gets fresh cash
    YRC Worldwide Inc has entered into definitive agreements with investors who have agreed to purchase USD 70 million in new unsecured convertible notes in a private placement. Bill Z...
  • TCB Railway increases frequencies to and from Barcelona
    The Spanish company TCB Railway has consolidated a range of services in order to increase its train frequencies and offer its clients better services. The cargo service from Barcel...
  • Contargo adding Frankfurt and Duisburg to reefer network
    The container logistician Contargo is set to expand its reefer service stations in collaboration with Smith Holland. Contargo wants to provide reefer services at the Frankfurt and ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Carnival reports strong wave season bookings
  • Washburn & Doughty delivers LNG escort tugs
  • Chris Pemberton named GM - Austal Service

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Port of Vancouver USA Oks first T-5 industrial tennant
  • Governor Gregoire to present Washington trader awards
  • ACP selects contractor for vehicular crossing project
  • Port of Tacoma balks at EPA penalty on Kaiser project
  • Corps seeking comments for Willamette dredging work

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Germany rules out loan guarantees for owners
    No state support for KG firms and owners to pay for $36.8m boxships ordered in South Korea and China
  • German shipowners support calls for state aid
  • KG funds need strong capital base in future
    Banks will no longer pre-finance newbuilding orders as they did in the past
  • Offen close to settling row with CMA CGM
    CMA CGM Okapi to be released as soon as dispute with Jacques Saad' is resolved
  • Maroc secures warrant to arrest Vinson
    Maroc Fruit Board of Morocco seeks to recover $2m in damages
  • SCA Transforest launches new box feeder service
    Move comes amid signs charter market for smaller container vessels may be picking up

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • VSM: save Germany's yards
    GERMANY'S shipbuilding association VSM has called for Berlin to forge urgent new policies to ensure the sector's survival
  • Greek banks face squeeze
    A NEAR-term effect of the Greek sovereign debt crisis could be a reduction in shipping lending by the country's domestic banks
  • Bangladesh breakers stymied
    BANGLADESH continued its breaking crackdown today, sparking shutdowns at about 100 scrapping yards and leaving more than 30,000 people out of work
  • Big clean-up bill hits COSCO
    CHINA'S COSCO has been hit with a bill of about $34M by Norway for cleaning up after the grounding of the bulker Full City, Fairplay was told today
  • US box carriers disappointed
    US CONSUMER confidence fell sharply in February, frustrating hopes of a speedy turnaround for box carriers in the finished-goods segment
  • Five of six Total strikes end
    STRIKES at five of Total Oil's six refineries in France ended today when the CGT union accepted Total's pledge to keep the facilities open for at least five years
  • Box ship saved from pirates
    A TURKISH warship has reportedly foiled pirates attacking an 8,106teu APL box ship in the Gulf of Aden

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Court Allows LA Clean-Truck Program
  • Truck Tonnage Shoots Up
  • Missouri May Postpone Bids for Highway Work
  • Truck Pricing in Canada Seen Stabilizing
  • Clean Energy Fuels Expands Network
  • UP, CSX Team Up On Domestic Intermodal
  • Senate Passes Jobs Bill With Transport Funds
  • Chinese Firm to Build Kazakh Hydropower Plant
  • Chinese Crude Steel Surges
  • Port of Lake Charles Appoints Interim Director
  • Antonov An-225 Carries Equipment for Haiti Relief
  • Steel Imports Increase in January
  • Agility Builds Logistics Pipeline to Haiti
  • Rails Cut U.S. Jobs in January
  • YRC Closes Debt Financing Deal with New Bonds
  • Atlas Earns $24 Million in Fourth Quarter
  • Gilbert named EVP of Geodis Wilson
  • Austrian Airlines Freight Folded Into Lufthansa
  • Japanese Exports Rise 41 Percent in January
  • Dredger Boskalis to offer $1.5 billion for Smit

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Pirates upgrade fleet
  • A good year for shipping [if you have the cash]
  • Greek general strike paralyses transport
  • CargoSmart bags NVOCC
  • OOCL in RR and PSS hike to AUS/NZ rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Tropical weaker
    Nicor-owned Tropical Shipping posts a fourth quarter profit but volumes and operating income continue a steady decline.
  • Dolphin sold
    Brokers say D'Amato di Navigazione has sold a seven-year-old panamax products tanker to Felipe Menendez-led Ultrapetrol for $32m.
  • Star downgraded
    Dahlman Rose downgrades Star Bulk Carriers to "hold" based on the company's older fleet profile and active role in risky derivatives contracts.
  • Loophole probed
    Could a collection of signatures from Sovcomflot directors prevent it from claiming damages against Yuri Nikitin even if disputed deals proved unlawful?
  • JES turns red
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipyard group suffered in 2009 as costs rose and revenue fell.
  • MISC halved
    Liner and chemical loss as well as weak petroleum markets send Malaysian owner to reduced profit.
  • Ro-ro bonanza
    Philippines state bank aiming to fund purchase of 46 cargoships for "missionary routes" over next four years.
  • Burmese bidding
    Myanmar's government invites private companies to run six Yangon terminals, plus build more.
  • Taxes save Rieber
    Sven Rong-led offshore vessel owner stays in black due to large tax income on recent Supreme Court ruling.
  • Li readies cash
    Port magnate and Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing set for $1.5bn of investments in UK businesses.
  • Record breaker
    UAE shipyard Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding posts best-ever annual profit in 2009.
  • Rig riches
    Fredriksen-linked drilling company Scorpion Offshore posts six-month profit jump as operating days rise.
  • Strike off
    Last-minute talks avoid pilot walk-out at Welsh oil port of Milford Haven
  • Deal sealed
    Dutch dredging group Boskalis launches its takeover offer for Smit on Thursday with the full backing of salvage group's bosses.
  • Star stays red
    Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit slumps to fourth quarter loss on lower revenues and higher costs.
  • Cargoship sinks
    Comoros-flagged Alborada goes down off Greece in storm, but all five crew saved.
  • Barges sunk
    Two coal-laden vessels went down in Ohio River after their tug hit a bridge.
  • Canned ships up
    Cancelled containership newbuilding orders have now reached 140 ships, says Alphaliner.
  • In the balance
    Nexus Floating Production posts fourth quarter profit but its future remains in the hands of its bondholders.
  • Jungerhans slows
    German shipowner is the latest to adopt slow steaming strategy; to retrofit vessels with Wartsila kit.
  • TTA pick Ragnar
    Former Masterbulk Pte chief executive set to take over shipping reigns at Thoresen Thai Agencies.
  • Capital prices
    Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners sets price level for planned issue of 5.8m new shares.
  • OOCL ups rates
    Hong Kong liner operator set to implement peak season surcharge on Aussie bound cargoes.
  • BWO SGX bound
    BW Offshore boss Carl Arnet says the FPSO specialist is set for a dual-listing in Singapore.
  • Long Beach higher
    US west coast container port has reported a second consecutive month of growth in volumes.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Tropical Shipping profit falls
  • OOCL raises Europe-to-Oceania rates
  • NYK to test "bubble hull"
  • UPS opens bigger Calgary package hub
  • Dubai airport January cargo spikes
  • Cathay, Air China in cargo venture talks
  • Jobs bill moves ahead with highway fix
  • European rail operators form alliance
  • Mich. grants help local shippers
  • Importers unaffected by ISF enforcement, yet
  • Investment fund to acquire RedPrairie
  • FMC: Not so fast NVOs
  • Expeditors Q4 'better than anticipated'
  • Long Beach to discuss bridge project
  • Pelosi pumps stimulus at Houston port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Tax verdict turns loss to profit for Norwegian owners
    Reports for the last quarter last year from Norwegian shipowners show that the Norwegian government's defeat in the tonnage tax case came just at the right time for many owners
  • 140 container carriers cancelled
    Orders for 140 container carriers with a combined capacity of 436,000 TEU have been cancelled, according to Alphaliner. It corresponds to almost seven per cent of the order book in
  • Obese seafarers ' growing problem in Norway
    511 Norwegian seafarers had their health certificates withdrawn in 2009, up 20 per cent from the previous year. The great increase is largely due to a growing number of obese
  • New Danish maritime minister
    Brian Mikkelsen became the new Danish minister for maritime affairs on Februari 23, after a major reshuffle of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Lars L'kke Rasmussen. Brian
  • Concordia from black to red
    Swedish Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 81.1 million loss after tax, compared to a profit of SEK 95.8 million the previous year. The company's net turnover increased from
  • Shipbreakers protest against environmental decree
    Some 30.000 workers from Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry are reported to have been protesting against the government's new environmental policies. 'The government order is tantamount to a death sentence for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
  • Mukhin leaving Bunker Holdings
    Evgeniy Kelmanov has been appointed as the new director.
  • Prices fall across Europe
    Low demand for IFO in Hamburg.
  • IFO prices dip in Fujairah
    Fuel oil prices weaken in Middle East hub but distillate prices firm.
  • Markets see bullish side of stockpile report
    Traders focusing on gasoline demand as last week's figures released.
  • 'Significant step' toward more fuel choice
    MAN Diesel and DSME cooperation could make LNG a fuel option for more ships.
  • Fujairah players pay high premium for fuel oil cargo
    Interest from Middle East traders reported to be 'strong'.
  • Asian prices tumble
    But spot demand weak as buyers exercise caution.
  • Markets still have long way to travel to recovery
    Hedgers who heeded previous recommendation for Singapore 180 cSt fuel oil would be sitting on 'significant gains'.
  • Maersk lays up high bunker consumption ships
    The 'B Class' vessels are designed to hit speeds of up to 30 knots.
  • CEPSA strengthens bunker services in Panama
    Deploys new barge at the Atlantic side of the canal.

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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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