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BRIEFS

August 9, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

HK-listed lines post robust profits
HONG Kong-listed shipping companies have been turning in sharply stronger first-half profits after China-led global trade pushed freight rates higher - a trend several industry watchers say could carry into 2005.
Hanjin Shipping's Q2 earnings rise 13%
HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, said profit rose 13 per cent in the second quarter because it carried more cargo and raised freight rates.
US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as new rival, fuel prices hit earnings
AUSTRALIAN discount airline Virgin Blue faces a bumpy ride as an aggressive fightback by rival Qantas and rising fuel prices hit its bottom line, analysts say.
BA seen flying back into the black in Q1
EasyJet says fares, yield fell
Thailand's mega-airport still struggling to materialise
Swiss wins back blocked funds

Admiralty Casebook

US court throws out ABS claim Spain mishandled oil slick
A US court hearing a case brought by Spain against the American Bureau of Shipping has thrown out a counter claim that Madrid mishandled the 2002 sinking of the Prestige oil tanker in its waters.

Dockyard

Calling at US ports? Make sure oil record book is in order
LAST week, tanker owners' group Intertanko took up its cudgel when it found out that two US oil terminals had simply banned anybody at all, other than agent, pilot and surveyor, from visiting vessels at their facilities.

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Shenzhen to set up 3-PL base Mainland rail network under flood pressure MacAndrews enters India-America trade "K" Line aims to promote stability, says president Sakinaga Congo river surcharge to be imposed Port of Rotterdam appoints new representative in Austria Maersk establishes branch in Chongqing Hactl cargo volumes grow 16.2pc over first seven months Korean Air Cargo launches service to Calgary Net income doubles for EGL in second quarter Delta names Supply Chain Management VP

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Thoresen to start Mumbai-Sharjah break-bulk service MacAndrews joins Indamex consortium MoS drafts new policy paper for maritime sector Shipping Ministry unfolds new package deal for ship-building, repairs industry India, China sign agreement to set up country's largest silk reeling facility Oilmeal exports rise by 50 pc in July Tea industry urged to aim for exports of 200 million kg Kolkata Port sets new records in container and bulk cargo-handling Development & privatisation go together'VPT Chairman Govt fixes 2004-05 export target at 16 pc Steel prices hiked by Rs 500-1,000 a tonne CBEC draws up new format for filing Cenvat returns GMB identifies five potential intermediate ports in Gujarat Commerce Ministry's annual report projects better export performance in 2004-05 Fieo to organise global congress on trade in services next month Ex-im traffic, small units hit most by torrential rains'AIAI chief DGS, IGNOU join hands to upgrade sea cadets courses

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AUGUST 6, 2004
China: Commercial oil products tankage to double in 2 years Independents lead the way in tankage investment in China as surging fuel oil imports demand more space. Baltic sees calmer end to busy week Heavy demand in St. Petersburg exception to the rule today. Crude oil scales new heights in 'runaway' market Analysts predict $50 oil on fears that supply side will fail to keep pace with demand growth. Indonesia: Sunken ship spills oil waste cargo Titan sees first half profits quadruple China-backed shipowner, oil trader and bunker company sees policy for rapid investment and growth pay dividends. Call to boost European energy security as oil surges The EU commissioner for Energy and Transport renews calls for bigger European oil reserves as soaring prices highlight supply vulnerability. Rotterdam fuel oil steady despite crude surge MPA: 'Bunker surveyors pleaded guilty' Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) says that the three bunker surveyors accused of corruption pleaded guilty today. Surveyors suspended as new scandal erupts Three surveyors in Singapore, one of of which was under contract with DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), are under investigation in the latest corruption probe by Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). Xiamen: The next port for rapid bunker growth Chimbusco eye rapid bunker market growth as south-eastern Chinese port is earmarked for massive investment in container terminals.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Roadway adds new tools to its website EIB loan for Prague ring road BLG Logistics stays on course for growth New India-Nepal rail link now in service Dragonair extends freighter network CP Ships postpones Q2/2004 report to 16 August Railion names Freytag new board member for finance

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AUGUST 6, 2004
$2.1 million for whistleblower in OMI case "Regional pockets" lag in ISPS compliance

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Sea-Tac Airport sees gains in freight volume for half year Rail intermodal numbers return to record setting ways Coast Guard enforcing Seafair security zones MarAd publishes report on ship calls to U.S. ports Washington ports exhibit on display at Cowlitz County Fair

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Lawyers attack EU moves to criminalise sea polluters LAW firm Ince & Co has slammed the latest draft of European Union proposals which criminalise maritime pollution offences, rejecting the notion that amendments made by the Council of Transport Ministers represent a compromise solution. Ports lag on ISPS regime MORE than 10% of ports that need to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code have still to meet the necessary standards more than one month after the implementation deadline. ABP faces strike threat after pay offer is rejected ASSOCIATED British Ports employees are to be balloted on industrial action, in a move that could spark the first national ports strike since the Thatcher government scrapped the National Dock Labour Scheme in 1989, writes David Osler. DNVPS surveyors plead guilty to corruption in Singapore THREE bunker surveyors subcontracted by DNV Petroleum Services in Singapore have pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Lloyd's List Bunker 60 is launched LLOYD'S List has strengthened its markets coverage with the addition of Bunker 60 to its range of maritime news services.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Joint cruise ops at Civitavecchia CARNIVAL Corp, through its Italian subsidiary Costa Crociere, and Royal Caribbean Cruises have agreed to jointly manage cruise operations at Civitavecchia, Italy, under the terms of a multi-year concession to be granted by the local port authority New Argentine flagging requirements ARGENTINA is introducing new policy to attract domestic owners back to the Argentine flag by severely cutting the advantages of being flagged out OOIL reports tripling of profits A COCKTAIL of strong container volumes combined with a solid level of freight rates has resulted in a more than tripling of profits for Hong Kong's Orient Overseas International Caspian box trade starts RUSSIAN maritime sources have reported the first customs clearance of containers through Iran transported on the expanding Caspian route between Iran and Russia More congestion seen for LA-LB PORT users and workers this week painted a pessimistic picture concerning plans for congestion relief for the Ports of LA-LB Weaver's Coves passes EIS hurdle PLANS for a $250M LNG facility in Massachusetts are moving closer to fruition with the completion of the environmental impact statement and the scheduling of public hearings Ghost Fleet getting smaller Sea Containers ' mixed profits Ro-ro fire off Sardinia coast Freight rise for Stena Coscon to readjust capacity Singapore cancels surveyor licences Industry supports WMD interception Singapore launches maritime degrees Sri Lankan bunker battle New Alaskan deepwater port

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AUGUST 6, 2004
W. Wilhelmsen expands S. A. service Ro-ro carrier introducing two new service rotations in its South America trade lane. Japan curbs on U.S. apples probed International trade body investigates Tokyo's health checks on American imports. Improved ISPS compliance, says IMO Dominican Republic joins CAFTA Canal work won't delay Maersk trans-Pac Congestion hitting India textile exports Customs lists AMS-compliant Miami airlines New U.S.-Canada bridge proposed Philadelphia volume gains Oakland hires maritime director FedEx extends exchange offer NWA Cargo adds EDI charge

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Guangzhou and Xiamen expansionists seek foreign investment Ambitious port and free trade zone expansion plans at Guangzhou and Xiamen has been announced, with the port-cities seeking foreign investment to add to promised state-sector funding. Canadian ports mull free trade zones Canada should seriously consider establishing free trade zones (FTZs) at its major ports to cut red tape, attract investment and improve competitiveness with US ports. Israeli docks action continuing, despite union agreement Coscon enhances transpacific and Asia/Europe service Korea/China rates to go up Hamburg anticipates 150,00TEU annual windfall from South China Express Gotthard base tunnel not before 2015 Northport hauliers agreed to a grace period for the new data entry practice Asian and Indian exporters help boost Virginia fiscal-year growth 9.3% Tianjin Port box-volumes continue to grow

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AUGUST 6, 2004
OMI whistleblower wins $2.1m Third engineer aboard Guadalupe helped feds learn of pollution trail, takes half of OMI's $4.2m fine in New Jersey sentencing. Ferguson in the red Glasgow shipbuilder loses cash in 2003, but is more optimistic about this year. Oaktree dumps Genmar stock Largest stakeholder's 19% cut said to further drop in tanker owner's share price this week. Black Sea tensions rising Georgian threat to ships visiting separatist state of Abkhazia. Tug and barge rip up El Paso platform The charterer of a JJ Ugland barge is being accused of tearing up a US natural-gas facility with it. MOL wins Sakhalin deal Japanese giant to haul equipment for Russian LNG/oil terminal. It's over! TMM finally persuades investors to exchange bond debt, avoiding Chapter XI filing. OOIL triples profit Shareholders rewarded as company hikes interim dividend. Nordea says no thanks Banks are leery of financing a Stena shipbuilding project in Norway. Sea Containers in $10m loss First-half disappoints despite box boom and solid Silja result. Ro-lo engine burns off Sardinia Another Navibulgar ship has run into operational trouble. Polnocna expects to double profit Gdansk yard will complete 18 ships this year as it plots growth path. Flensburger in pole position German shipyard tops list for BC Ferries' CAD 500m three-ship deal. Yen bites Mitsui Japanese shipbuilder pushed to first quarter loss by stronger currency. Death bulker back in court Greed caused the death of 12 seafarers, say German prosecutors. Tankers shine at Titan Crude transportation arm chips in over 60% of interim profits at China-backed owner and oil trader. CSDC in profit surge China Shipping's tanker arm sees profits soar on back of import boom. Adsteam gets UK tug cuts British trade union agrees to Aussie towage and ports group's plans for reduced crewing levels. Toei and Kyoei in the black Smaller Japanese owners make positive start to financial year. TOP takes Doubtless Newly listed shipowner takes delivery of first in a series of ten tankers acquired from Sovcomflot. Wartsila powers forward Record shipbuilding activity lifts results for engine-maker but market cooling as yards full-to-capacity.

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Profits surge at Japanese shipping lines OOCL parent triples its half-year net profit CP Ships delays publication of 2nd quarter results CKYH alliance to phase in 7,500-TEU boxships in Pacific MOL predicts full ships until end of 2005 IMO reports late compliance of ports with ISPS code Shippers evaluate pre-buying fuel for carriers Citizens Trust secures $15 million credit line for CSX Corp. Support builds for NVO contracting proposal FMC reviews 5 OTI applications, revokes 4 licenses Small railroad gets $25 million to overhaul track Texas university to study freight transport for Congress

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AUGUST 6, 2004
Fosen secures three orders Fosen Mek. Verksteder has secured orders for three ro-ro vessels, of which two are for Stena. However, all the ... DNV contracted bunker surveyor charged A bunker quality surveyor contracted by DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) appeared in court in Singapore today charged with corruption. The ... London's maritime position threatened London's position as the world's pre-eminent provider of maritime services in threatened, according to a new report published by ...

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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