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March 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates abandon stranded vessel
    Somali pirates on Saturday abandoned a vessel they seized early this month without ransom or violence after it ran out of food, fuel and drinking water, an environmental organisation said.
  • Newcastle to keep coal-ship schedule amid protests
    Coal shipments from Australia's Newcastle port, the world's biggest export harbour for the fuel used in power stations, are expected to continue as protesters attempt to blockade the shipping channel.

Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH Alliance resumes fifth Asia-Europe service
  • Grand Alliance slow steams, adds Viet call to transpac SCX
  • Chinese warships make first transit of Straits of Hormuz
  • CSAV adds Xiamen call to Far East-South American service
  • Rotterdam, Singapore, Hong Kong lauded for port infrastructure
  • US Democratic official blasts funding byways over highways
  • Florida duo increase share of US import shipments
  • British Airways joins DHL air cargo security partnership
  • Cargoitalia expands Hong Kong, US services
  • Aeroflot hands over Terminal D to Sheremetyevo airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • With own ship ops, Caravel now plans rail facility
  • Wärtsilä, Samsung team up to develop gas-fuelled ships
  • MOL develops diesel particulate filter
  • India offers LDCs duty-free market
  • SC reinstates dumping duty on telecom kit
  • Coir exports cross target
  • Antwerp Port's state-of-art facilities & value-added services highlighted
  • MoS grants Rs 273.73-cr. dredging subsidy to KoPT
  • GPPL to raise Rs 500 cr.through IPO soon
  • Draft port policy may weigh anchor for more time
  • Rlys to double fleet on track
  • AI to lease out all freighters, carry cargo even in passenger planes
  • Expressway to link Ahmedabad with Bhavnagar
  • UPS appoints Mark Khambatta as Country Manager for India
  • Rs 454-cr. loan pact for rail corridor to be inked with Japan tomorrow
  • CONCOR's ICD-Bhusawal comes online
  • Sharma feels FTA with European Union won't hurt generic drugs industry
  • India to become $ 4.5-trillion economy by 2020-report
  • DIPP sets up discussion forum on IPR issues
  • Govt to dilute DTC proposal
  • GST regime may include negative list for goods & positive list for services
  • PPP route holds key to infra development & economic growth, stresses PM
  • FDI flow into food processing sector doubles

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 25, 2010
  • Via Mat opens new branch for valuables in Dubai
    Via Mat International AG, a global specialist for valuables based in Kloten near Zurich (Switzerland), recently opened a new branch office in the United Arab Emirates. The firm now...
  • Kerry Logistics opens new chemical tank depot in Thailand
    Kerry Logistics has strengthened its chemical logistics footprint in Thailand by opening a 10,500 sqm ISO tank depot that incorporates a 1,000 teu storage facility and eight c...
  • Geis group reports drop in turnover in fiscal 2009
    Geis, an international logistics group based in Germany, suffered a drop in sales in business year 2009. Despite the loss the company was able to chalk up black figures in all...
  • Cargoitalia boosts schedule by 50%
    Cargoitalia, an Italian all-cargo carrier, is increasing its schedule by 50% this month (March). USA flights will rise to three per week, operating on the Milan Malpensa-New York-C...
  • JAL shifts to new cargo business model
    Japan Airlines (JAL) recently announced that it will adopt a new cargo business model that solely utilizes the cargo belly space of the airline's passenger flights. These services ...
  • Grand Alliance offers new direct call at Vietnam port
    The shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the members of the Grand Alliance, are enhancing their South China Sea...
  • BDF says use climate protection levies to protect the climate
    Against the background of the world-wide recognition of the need to lower the CO2 emissions of airlines, the association of the German airlines (BDF) has spoken out in favour of us...
  • Asia-Europe rates have fallen for the first time in 13 weeks
    The latest figures from the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index reveal that rates on services from Asia to northern Europe have dropped by USD 60 to hit USD 2,104 per teu. Rates o...
  • Scandlines CEO Michael Hassing disembarking
    The supervisory board of the German-Danish ferry operator Scandlines has notified the public that Michael F. Hassing, the line's CEO, will be leaving the enterprise in April. The m...
  • UK Road Haulage Association points way forward for government
    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has pledged to increase its role in politics after the election to encourage the government to help the haulage industry. A blueprint for the fut...
  • Fret SNCF posts billion euro loss
    Fret SNCF, the freight arm of the French national railway SNCF, reported a loss of EUR 1 billion last year. The economic recession was the main reason for the shortfall. ...
  • Shrinking volumes of road and rail freight traversing the Alps
    A total of 1.18 million trucks crossed the Swiss Alps in 2009, 7.4% less than in 2008. The economic crisis had an even greater effect on the railway. Some 20.9 million ne...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • VT Halter Marine gets $165.3 million FMS award
  • Green light for Maine Maritime tidal energy venture
  • Gulf Island to build RiverHawk OSVs for Iraq

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Port of Vancouver, USA director speaks before Senate Subcommittee
  • ATA truck tonnage index falls during month of February
  • NYK names new vessel equipped with bubble technology
  • Olympics TV production trucks cross Port of Tacoma docks
  • Rail freight traffic count posts gains during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Boxes pile up as lines skip India on way to Europe
    Situation likely to get worse before getting better
  • No resolution as MEPC ends
    Developing nations resist move to push forward mandatory measures for vessel design
  • Charters boost Tsakos offshore move
    Group clinches multi-year charters for employing up to two ultra-deepwater drillships
  • Alma IPO woes put damper on other hopefuls
    Fate of other IPO's remain to be seen as Alma calls off offering
  • Euroseas launches $175m fund
    Joint venture with private equity partners will initially focus on boxship acquisitions

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Alma Maritime IPO shelved
    ALMA Maritime's IPO has been indefinitely postponed due to market conditions, underwriters told Reuters today
  • Barge explodes in Texas
    US COAST Guard crews have secured an area near the Texan port of Corpus Christi after an explosion on a barge
  • Frontline raises $225M in bonds
    NORWAY'S Frontline today successfully completed its $225M convertible bond offering to fund its newbuilding programme and help it take advantage of market opportunities
  • Bolloré posts profits jump
    BOLLORÉ today reported that net profits jumped by 88% year on year to €94M ($126m) in 2009, despite a 17% fall in turnover to €6Bn
  • Maersk adds Vietnam/LA service
    MAERSK Line is adjusting its Trans-Pacific 6 service to add a direct service from southern Vietnam to the Port of Los Angeles
  • US sulphur limits move closer
    THE IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted an amendment on the creation of US and Canadian emission control areas
  • Russian Railways admits VAT risk
    A LOAN prospectus for the Russian Railways has admitted that a loophole used by Russian government officials to destroy tanker giant Volgotanker may be used again

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Air Forwarders See Advantage in Open Skies
  • Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to Close Monday
  • Geodis Wilson Expansion Bucks Trend In Dubai
  • Rails Carry More Road Construction Materials
  • WTO Forecasts 9.5 Percent 2010 Trade Growth
  • Short Lines See Strong, Steady Traffic
  • Green Groups Praise UN Action on Emissions
  • GDP Revised Down from 5.9 to 5.6 Percent
  • Air Carriers Seek United Approach on Climate
  • Latin America Airlines Profit amid Crisis
  • BA World Cargo Joins Security Network
  • UN Group OKs First Emissions Control Area
  • Maersk Line Joins Vietnam Gold Rush
  • Rising Container Capacity Threatens Liner Recovery
  • Open Skies Deal Fails to Boost Cargo, Say Airlines
  • Truck Tonnage Increases 2.6 percent
  • INTTRA Expands into East Asia

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Time to play hardball with pirates?
    As two more cargo ships innocently plying their trade in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean fell into the spiders' web ransom nest of Somali pirates this week, another less successful gang are returning home to the failed-state with a warning to their compatriots that henceforth the glamorous career choice that is 21st Century piracy will be tougher: taking toffees from children just got risky.
  • CKYH brings back second Asia-Europe service
  • MISC grows its Intra-Asia business
  • APM T gains AEO status at Rotterdam
  • Kopernicki takes over at Chamber of Shipping
  • Special Boat Service members launch on-board security service

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Box exit at Braemar
    Quartet of containership brokers leave London outfit to set up own shop with chartering duo also heading for the door.
  • Mykonos Shipping sets the bar
    Greek owner pockets $20.3m from bulker sale while the Schulte group nets less in similar scenario.
  • 'Networking with knobs on'
    Oil trader Yuri Nikitin's Sovcomflot deals were 'business with friends' and not dishonest, court hears.
  • Wah Kwong sells capesize
    China Venture follows Mineral Capeasia out the door at George Chao-led owner in $54m deal.
  • Skarga 'not a dictator'
    Case against former Sovcomflot boss Dmitry Skarga 'utterly unproven' as key witness 'unreliable', court told.
  • Fully-funded Frontline falls
    Tanker owner sees shares pull back despite bond issue covering the cost of its newbuilding orderbook with plenty to spare.
  • Officer knifed in pirate attack
    Turkish chief officer stabbed and one other breaks arm as armed pirates raid Turkish ship off Nigeria.
  • Fisher bosses hook more shares
    Tim Harris (above) and Nick Henry rewarded for UK tanker owner's profitable 2009 with stock hand-out.
  • Summer IPO for DryShips?
    Drilling arm could be floated within six months, a company executive says.
  • Uljanik yard wins guarantee
    Croatian government backing any loan for Croatian shipbuilder to the tune of EUR 50m.
  • Quotes of the week
    Arntzen lets off a chemical reaction and Mad Money's Jim Cramer savages new shipping IPOs.
  • Sovcomflot sell-off mooted
    Russian economic ministry lines up privatisation of tanker giant, with 25% stake likely to be offered.
  • Cecon axes repair offer
    Star Reefers offering completed on same day offshore owner Cecon drops "waste of time" plan.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Hyundai Heavy and Samsung are raking in newbuilding orders while NYK and K Line may be selling boxships too cheaply.
  • Cash boost for Belships
    Sverre Tidemand-led owner receives $3.2m first quarter payment on sold Dayang pair rather than share their future earnings.
  • Guards repel Zim pirate attack
    Israeli boxship Africa Star avoids hijack off Kenya with help of armed security team.
  • Near-miss master fined
    Chinese captain fined after his ship narrowly avoided hitting a Clipper tanker and then running aground in the English Channel.
  • CGG extends Eidesvik deal
    French offshore player CGGVeritas to keep Viking Vanquish until the end of the decade.
  • Lasco lawyer dies "mysteriously"
    Tanker owner's fraud investigator found dead at bottom of stairwell in Riga.
  • Fesco lines up big debt issue
    Russian container line ready to sell RUB 6bn of bonds as it rejigs debt.
  • Frontline plans bond issue
    John Fredriksen's tanker company looking to raise up to $225m from convertible bond issue.
  • Molaris abandons IPO effort
    Alma Maritime pulls $236m mixed-fleet effort amid weak investor interest in US.
  • Kiwis help with Tonga charter
    New Zealand and Australia to meet some of charter costs of Princess Ashika replacement
  • KfW turns in strong profit
    German shipping bank returns to the black in 2009 despite higher risk provisions in downturn.
  • Torm talks up strategy shift
    Torm USA president says Stamford office is reaping the rewards of 'ongoing efficiency program'.
  • LDA predictions prove profitable
    Philippe Louis-Dreyfus' potential capesize caper made possible by instinctive action three years ago.
  • Muto on a safety mission
    New MOL boss wants giant owner to increase focus on safe operation of vessels as he takes the reins.
  • China to aid shipyards
    Export-Import bank to support mergers and acquisitions in Chinese shipbuilding industry.
  • GA in second Cai Mep stop
    Liner conference Grand Alliance is adding a call at Vietnam's Cai Mep port to another of its routes.
  • Costs curtail Croatian owner
    Rising operating expenses and falling revenues slash 2009 profit for Tankerska Plovidba.
  • More work for Keppel
    Singapore yard group on a roll after securing further offshore work that takes recent total to $300m.
  • Miclyn Express starts trading
    Shares in Macquarie's oil and gas services outfit list in Australia at the bottom of forecast range.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Zim suffers heavy 2009 losses, sees 4Q recovery
  • Clarkson: Container trade to grow 5.5% in 2010
  • Seaway expects more cargo in 2010
  • JAL to drop freighter service
  • House sends FAA bill back to Senate
  • O'Leary named Alaska Railroad's interim CEO
  • Miss. DOT chief rips Obama's transport policies
  • INTTRA expands in Asia
  • GPA reorganizes sales teams
  • Freeport's Reixach to chair AAPA
  • Virginia terminals uses APS portal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • STX Norway bags trio
    In a very short statement, STX Europe announces that it through its subsidiary STX Norway Offshore has secured an order for three special purpose vessels for deliveries between end 2011
  • Odense delivers ro-ro vessel to British owner
    Odense Steel Shipyard has delivered the third ro-ro vessel in a series of six units built under license from Flensburger Schiffsbau Ges. The ro-ro has been named the
  • Mysterious death might be linked to Lasco fraud investigation
    The Latvian lawyer Vents Kodols has been found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the house he lived in, and the first reports from the authorities suggest suicide
  • ITF slams down on Norwegian shipping companies
    64 Norwegian flagged vessels have been re-flagged within the last two years, a majority of these vessels operate within the oil industry. A large majority of all bowloaders, which
  • Nordic Tankers shows heavy losses in 2009
    Nordic Tankers A/S suffered, like all the other small-tanker operators, heavy losses in 2009. Nordic Tankers reports a loss (after tax) of USD 94.5 million after substantial
  • Erria posts heavy losses for 2009
    Erria A/S had a bad year in 2009 with a dramatic fall in revenue, a large deficit and halving of the equity. The deficit was DKK 155.5 million

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Bunkers find some stability
    Continuing to trade in a narrow range, but remaining undervalued relative to crude.
  • Downward pressure felt on markets
    Sliding crude seeing bearish sentiment creeping in, but not all ports responsive.
  • Prices lack direction in Northern Europe
    Bunker markets move within narrow range.
  • GHG issue hits the wall at IMO
    'No go' for new part to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 60 due to insurmountable differences.
  • Canada ready to enforce MARPOL Annex IV, V and VI
    Announcement made at MEPC 60 that Canada has deposited its instruments of accession with the IMO.
  • Prices in Fujairah soften slightly
    Markets end the week with little price movement.
  • New bunker broker and trader at KPI's New York office
    New team member has 'international experience and knowledge of the industry'.
  • Bids sought to supply 180 cSt material in St. Petersburg
    Russian state enterprise wants bunker fuel for icebreakers.
  • ECA decision is a 'major victory'
    Environmental groups say sulphur limits 'will save thousands of lives'.
  • MEPC 60 adopts Antarctic fuel oil ban
    Amendment to MARPOL Annex I bans carriage of heavy oils as cargo or fuel.
  • North American ECA formally adopted
    MEPC 60 resolution paves way for strict sulphur emission limits off US and Canada's shores from August 2012.
  • No clear trend in bunker movements
    Korea and Japan reported tight bunker supplies.
  • Alkalinity the 'million dollar scrubber question'
    Ecospec, ABS and Tanker Pacific present CSNOx scrubbing system trial update at IMO.
  • Bad weather and run cuts affect Busan supplies
    Supplies in Busan to be tight until the first week of April.
  • Essar offers third cargo for April
    The 40,000 mt or 60,000 mt cargo is to be lifted from April 18-22.

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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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