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March 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US-bound boxes pile up in Busan
    South Korea's biggest port, overwhelmed with empty containers a year ago, is now dealing with shipping lines that have more cargo than they can carry.
  • Mine from N Korea may have sunk naval ship: S Korea
    North Korea may have deliberately directed an underwater mine towards the South Korean naval ship that exploded and sank three days ago near a disputed maritime border, the defence minister told lawmakers yesterday.
  • NOL container volume rises 37%
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' (NOL) container volume rose 37 per cent for its second operating period of 2010, from Feb 6 to March 5, to 189,100 forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs) from 137,800 FEUs previously and encouragingly the rise came on the back of an 8 per cent increase in average revenue per FEU to US$2,575 from US$2,382 in 2009.

Sched Netweb site
  • Safmarine withdraws from Far East-Europe trades
  • Grand Alliance to add Vietnam call to US west coast service
  • Maersk adds Vietnam to its slow-steaming, 14-big ship Pacific loop
  • Clarkson: Global container shipments to grow 5.5pc this year
  • INTTRA expands Asian network, pours VC money into region
  • Dubai World submits restructuring proposal to creditors
  • Containerising fruit non-stop from Washington state to Chicago
  • HAFFA looks on the bright side, sees uptick in HK forwarding
  • JAL to shut down all-cargo group, but bellyhold still available
  • US Congress votes to ease way for unions to organise FedEx

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 26, 2010
  • Gist wins UK regional distribution contract
    The UK logistics provider Gist has strengthened its relationship with office supplies wholesaler VOW by taking over the latter's delivery operations in southwestern UK. The new con...
  • Geodis Wilson opens new airfreight office in Dubai
    The global forwarder and logistics service provider Geodis Wilson has opened a new airfreight office in Dubai, in order to support increasing demand for this service as well as for...
  • Metro Group Logistics rents German perishables facility
    Metro Group Logistics has rented 5,800 sqm of chilled logistics facilities to handle perishables in the so-called nextpark in Gross-Gerau near Frankfurt (Germany). The German compa...
  • US and EU agree on stage two of open skies talks
    The USA and the EU have reached agreement on the expansion of their 2007 open skies agreement. It will allow for greater cooperation on a wide range of aviation issues. While the A...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • World Ocean Council to hold sustainability summit

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • New IMO pollution rules target US/Canada shippers
  • Ceremony marks christening of eighth new Crowley ATB
  • NASSCO lays keel for 12th T-AKE vessel
  • Port of Seattle Commission holds meeting in Normandy Park
  • Wood products association predicts rise in lumber demand

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Newbuilding prices rise as orders grow
    Leading South Korean and Chinese yards report full schedules for 2011 with orders stretching into 2012
  • Alba Maritime Services faces Pipavav order cancellation
    Athens-based company is in negotiations with Indian shipyard to cancel the construction of 12 panamax bulk carriers for $44m each
  • HSBC gives bleak outlook for boxes
    Container shipping faces a 'listless' two years as rate recovery is 'crushed by overcapacity, industry indiscipline and slowing demand...
  • MPC Capital agrees orderbook financing
    Major shareholders have agreed to a €20m capital injection
  • Socatra orders four tankers from Hyundai Mipo
    Bordeaux-based company moves to take advantage of newbuilding prices and expected market demand for handysize vessels

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Pirates seize ro-ro off Yemen
    PIRATES have hijacked a Panamanian-flagged ro-ro cargo vessel about 10 n-miles off Yemen's Port of Aden, EU NAVFOR told Fairplay today
  • WSC hints at green rates rise
    THE WORLD Shipping Council has warned that increased carrier costs due to new anti-pollution regulations in the US will likely lead to higher transport rates
  • MPC obtains covenant waiver
    HAMBURG KG house MPC Capital has obtained a waiver of certain covenants along with the renewal of existing credit lines and bridge loans from its banking partners
  • Alaska head tax cut sought
    ALASKA Governor Sean Parnell has submitted legislation to slash the state's head tax by 15% in the wake of a severe pullback by the cruise industry
  • Tankerska profits halve
    CROATIAN shipping company, Tankerska Plovidba, has told Fairplay that its year-on-year profits halved in 2009
  • Nord Stream LNG cut seen
    A NEW REPORT suggests price competition from shipborne LNG could lead Gazprom to cut deliveries through the planned Nord Stream pipeline
  • Knutsen seeks tanker listing
    NORWAY'S Knutsen OAS Shipping is planning to list its shuttle tanker operation on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the name of Knutsen Offshore Tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • LAX Air Freight Grows 26.6 Percent
  • Diesel Slips to $2.939 per Gallon
  • Trailer Orders Spike 168 Percent
  • Con-way Freight, TNT Expand Partnership
  • Wal-Mart Targets Online Sales in Asia
  • Union Pacific Rates to Climb, Says Analyst
  • Safmarine Restores ME 3 Service
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Expands in Middle East
  • Maersk Parent Cutting Costs Another $500 Million
  • EU Approves Euroports, DP World Terminal
  • Three Lines to Serve India-East Africa
  • APL Volume and Yield Climb in Latest Period
  • Boskalis Acquires Nearly All Smit Stock
  • Duisport Breaks Revenue Record
  • New York-New Jersey Terminals Closed on April 2
  • Maersk Line Close to Break Even, CEO Says
  • Cargo Thieves Go Online
  • Obama Appoints Customs Chief, Trade Officials
  • NOL Forms Company to Finance New Ships
  • Higher Rates, Fewer Carriers
  • Now Firing, and Hiring
  • LTL Carriers to Shippers: Yield
  • Rx for Secure Warehouses
  • Bankruptcy by Numbers
  • TIGER's Big Leap
  • The 7th Annual JOC Leadership Roll
  • Trans-Pacific's Uneven Playing Field
  • Measuring Port Productivity
  • Grains of Discontent
  • Southern Comfort
  • Moving Like a Train
  • Short Line, Big Impact
  • Positive Collision Course
  • Mutual Assured Clearance?
  • Ten Steps to Payment
  • Adding Value to Payment
  • Imbalanced Export Expectations
  • Trade Ambassador

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Bollore defies recession
  • Bristol gets UK Government go ahead
  • Reixach appointed AAPA chairman
  • WWL increases sailing frequency on US/Middle East service

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Blumenthal on selling spree
    Hamburg-based Johann MK Blumenthal is said to have secured $31.7m after offloading two bulkers.
  • Scrapping to spark big benefits
    Philippe Louis-Dreyfus urges industry to embrace ship scrapping as solution to overcapacity issues.
  • Navios preps cash hunt
    Angeliki Frangou-led bulker outfit files $500m shelf registration with US securities regulators.
  • Analyst picks portfolio plays
    Deutsche Bank analyst predicts OSG and DSX as 'best-of-breed' ways to cash-in on market movement.
  • TEN mulling share sale
    New York-listed tanker owner says an equity issue is an option if it takes over its parent's two drillships.
  • Andersen's axe poised again
    AP Moller-Maersk boss Nils Andersen wants to cut a further $500m this year amid warning the financial crisis could be repeated.
  • LDA hedges against volatility
    Louis Dreyfus Armateurs boss predicts potential in a variety of 'non-traditional' shipping segments.
  • Pirates claim Azal ship
    Dubai-owned Iceberg I seized near the port of Aden as pirate activity heats up.
  • Condor adds former aid ship
    Cross-Channel operator brings in ex-Australian navy catamaran for French run.
  • Bergen has Spring in its step
    Norwegian shipbuilder's shares on the march as Spring Capital Resources tops up its holding.
  • Knutsen lines up $500m IPO
    Trygve Seglem plans his first trip to the capital markets with an Oslo float for product tanker fleet.
  • Brittany brought low by slump
    French ferry owner posts loss for 2009 as passenger numbers decline.
  • Petrobras takes Eidesvik PSV
    Brazilian oil major hires Viking Surf on deal worth $35m over the next four years.
  • "A house of cards"
    Sovcomflot case's chain of evidence could be broken on weak links in bribery allegations, Yuri Nikitin's barrister claims.
  • Norwegian owner Ugland dies
    Chairman of JJ Ugland companies, Johan Jorgen Ugland, passes away at 88.
  • Spirongate four shown the door
    Rio Tinto axes staff jailed after bribery and corruption scandal as it looks to build bridges with China.
  • Nikitin 'from another world'
    Evidence in Sovcomflot trial should be considered against backdrop of a "very different" Russian environment and language barrier, QC says.
  • Groton gets rid of tanker
    US-based owner offloads 1994-built Sea Sapphire for reported $10.5m.
  • Box trio head to East Africa
    Evergreen, Wan Hai and Simatech cooperate on three-ship loop from Colombo.
  • Gandhi hikes Pipavav stake
    Shipbuilder's chairman splashes out $150m for shares in the company with repeat spend on the cards.
  • Pirates attack tanker trio
    Odfjell, NITC and Montanari vessels avoid hijacking by Somali pirates as attacks escalate.
  • WWL increases frequency
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen beefs up US to Middle East vehicle/heavy lift service due to increased demand.
  • Marco Polo sells more
    Singapore shipowner lightens balance sheet with a second eight vessel sale and leaseback deal.
  • Two missing as cargoship sinks
    Two crew rescued, but two lost at sea after collision between vessels off Japan.
  • Tanker grounds in Suez Canal
    Greek-owned vessel disrupts traffic after going aground in Crocodile Lake on Sunday.
  • CSDC profits slump 80%
    Lower dry bulk revenues take their toll at Hong Kong-listed arm of China Shipping Group.
  • Norway in yard aid promise
    More money is on the way to help struggling shipbuilders, says Trade and Industry minister.
  • Three hurt in ro-ro plunge
    Ave Line crew injured in Rotterdam after rescue boat falls eight metres.
  • China jails Rio Tinto four
    Terms of up to 14 years for miner's employees found guilty of bribery and stealing commercial secrets in iron ore tussle.
  • Bomb hoax delays Carnival ship
    Carnival Sensation searched by coast guards and police off Florida after threat from passenger.
  • 24 injured in ferry crash
    Passengers hurt as Supercat 23 hits dock in the Philippines due to technical fault.
  • EU ends Baltic probe
    Antitrust investigation dropped after German tax advisor scraps Baltic Feeder Max scheme.
  • STX chief steps aside
    Duk Soo Kang out as chief executive of South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean but remains chairman.
  • Fisher buys GMC Produkt
    Expanding UK company spends '11.5m on Norwegian lifting products and services company.
  • Tsakos offloads Hesnes
    Greek owner said to have sold panamax tanker for demolition in Bangladesh, according to brokers.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Maersk promises refunds for rolled cargo
  • Signs Grand Alliance to resume all-water TP service
  • TCC gets China license, charters 2 more ships
  • TIACA offers free membership to shippers
  • Obama calls end around on CBP chief, nominees
  • Harding withdraws as TSA nominee
  • U.S. brawls over Philippine spirits tax
  • CVI opens Atlanta branch
  • IMO accepts emission control area
  • Busan February volume up 25%

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • J J Ugland dies
    Norwegian shipowner Johan Jørgen Ugland passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. He was active until the end as chairman of the board of the J.J. Ugland Group
  • Deltamarin wins South Korean consultancy contract
    The Finnish consulting and engineering company Deltamarin Ltd will design two 60,000 GT passenger and cruise ships to be operated under the South Korean flag between South Korea and Hong
  • Scandlines builds new ferries at German yard
    Scandlines A/G has signed an agreement with Volkswerft Stralsund in Mecklenborg-Vorpommeren to build two new ferries for the Gedser'Rostock service. The vessels, which have been in the
  • Danish shipowners support shore-based help in Somalia
    The Danish Shipowners' Association has decided to donate a substantial amount to Save the Children's development projects for children in northern Somalia. The donation of DKK 1.5 million is

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 29, 2010
  • Busy market as prices dip
    Lower prices Monday morning but firm crude seen pushing levels back up.
  • Scandlines new vessels will allow adaptation to LNG
    Bunker consumption and emissions will be reduced as far as possible.
  • Week begins with cautious price moves
    Firm crude on Monday canceling out effect of lower cargo values.
  • More cuts for Moller-Maersk
    Danish shipping and oil group wants to save $500 million in costs.
  • 200 mile ECA boundary attacked as 'arbitrary'
    Cruise operators say fuel costs for ships in the North American Emission Control Area will jump by 40%.
  • Fuel oil traders cut storage capacity
    Singapore market 'increasingly congested with players and cargoes'.
  • Prices in Singapore weak
    Bunker prices in other key Asian ports strengthened.
  • NOL reports 37% increase in container traffic
    Company says it is seeing improvements in core rates and bunker recovery.
  • Andatee 'not ready' for bonded business
    Plans to acquire more bunker tankers and onshore storage capacity for its domestic bunkering in China.
  • Shell NZ assets sell-off completed
    State pension fund and infrastructure investor Infratil in 50/50 acquisition.
  • Malaysia seizes two Singapore ships
    Singapore ships caught illegally transferring marine fuel last Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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