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July 11, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marshalls tries to save Taiwan investment
    THE Marshall Islands is trying to save its biggest planned foreign investment after environmental authorities rejected a Taiwanese company's proposal for a floating dry dock worth nearly US$20 million.
  • Gulf tanker rates spike on Aug demand
    THE cost of shipping crude oil from the Persian Gulf to refineries in Asia rose to near a two-month high as cargo owners started booking 2 million-barrel tankers for their August shipments amid a dwindling supply of vessels.
  • 200 feared killed in Indon ferry accident
    AS many as 200 people were feared dead days after a ferry capsized in rough seas off eastern Indonesia, a rescue official said yesterday.
  • Mitterrand ordered Greenpeace ship sabotage
  • Collision damages ship
  • Sniffing out trouble

Sched Netweb site
  • HUD Group adds three new tugs to the fleet
  • Yantian port throughput up over 20pc
  • Weber Distribution hires two executives for new company roles
  • MOL launches second Brazil-US east coast link
  • Ontario Securities Commission investigation complete: CP Ships
  • CMA CGM enters into joint venture with HNN
  • Schenker opens European Logistics Centre in Germany
  • New web site for Panalpina
  • Boeing, Guggenheim Aviation sign deal for freighters
  • Thai Airways and Air New Zealand sign code-share agreement
  • Volga-Dnepr group transports Russian aerobatics team
  • Menzies Aviation appoints director for Americas

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Able Shipping Agencies completes 5 years of operations
  • Struggle against EC bid for IMO seat continuing, shipowners told
  • Varun Shipping draws up $ 90 m tanker acquisition plan
  • Korean shipbuilders anticipate losses in H1
  • Dumping probe into nylon filament yarn, saccharin from China initiated
  • VCT plays host to a virtual township!
  • VPT takes prompt action as cargo vessels collide at inner harbour
  • Chennai all set to host FFFAI's 17th Biennial Convention from July 14
  • India can raise manufacturing exports to $ 150-200 bn in 5-10 years'Accenture
  • CBDT to explain nitty-gritty of FBT
  • Union Com. Secy to speak at IMC tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New Finnair president and CEO
  • Scandlines with new strategy for Baltic services
  • Emirates to fly to Malta via Larnaca
  • Russian and Finnish railways agree on speeding up container transport
  • Rhenus takes over Austrian Spedition Röhrer
  • US senate passes energy bill with retrofit incentives
  • Freightliner selects iWarranty software from 4CS

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • "Huge numbers" use free water transport after London blast
  • Intertanko protest over Malacca Strait war risk
  • Stronger first half for Skaugen
  • Stolt Offshore's US $40 million Brazil contract
  • Lapthorn master pleads guilty to alcohol charge

Marine Logweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • U.S. Shipping Partners to acquire product tanker
  • CP Ships gets warning letter
  • Promotions at Matson
  • New GlobalSantaFe semis have thruster problems

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Port of Seattle in line to break container record again
  • Pollution response exercise scheduled for Yaquina Bay
  • NYK adding Eco ship to car carrier fleet
  • Eric Evans, Arthur LaMoureaux win Thomas Crowley trophies
  • Rail freight traffic sees another up week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ladyman urges UK shipowners to be creative on employment
    BRITISH shipowners must come up with creative plans to boost the employment of domestic seafarers on UK vessels or risk pushing the Government to take firm action, the new shipping minister has warned.
  • Brussels hints at imposing conditions on P&O Nedlloyd takeover
    DANISH giant AP Møller-Maersk may have to reduce its presence on certain trade lanes before the European Commission will allow it to buy P&O Nedlloyd, writes Janet Porter.
  • Pool Re likely to foot terror bill
    MOST property damage claims arising from Thursday's attacks in London would end up in mutual insurer Pool Re provided the Home Office declares it to be a terrorism event, Merrill Lynch said at the weekend.
  • Fuel surcharges fleece the customer, say shippers
    SHIPPING lines and airlines are fleecing their customers by imposing fuel surcharges that are much higher than justified by oil price rises, the European Shippers Council claims.
  • UK OFT seeks more time on Mersey Docks
    Britain's Office of Fair Trading wants more time to assess the proposed '771m ($1.3m) acquisition of Mersey Docks and Harbour Company by Peel Ports Investments.
  • Panama puts heightened security warning on British port calls
    THE world's largest shipping register now rates vessel calls in Britain as at least as dangerous as some countries regard calls in Iraq following the London terrorist bomb outrages last week.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Loose nut caused ferry accident
    THE grounding of the ferry Queen of Oak Bay in Canada on 30 June was caused by mechanical failure of an engine speed control device, according to BC Ferries
  • AP Moller offers 'concessions'
    AP MOLLER-Maersk has offered the European Commission unspecified concessions to ensure clearance of the Royal P&O Nedlloyd deal by the EU competition authorities
  • Cruise concern over UK bombings
  • Princess fire: terrorist rumours
  • Exxonmobil upgrades US-Alaska fleet
  • Skaugen's earnings rally
  • Council takes control of Auckland
  • Bombs hit Pan Ocean share listing
  • Warsaw steps in to help Polish yard
  • Have your say!
  • Dockworkers call for secret ballot
  • Regulator warns CP Ships

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Vancouver terminals, drivers talk
    As gates remain empty, feds are poised to intervene, but wants drivers back to work and negotiations re-started first.
  • Suit won't affect ILA pact
  • Computer bugs jam Long Beach boxes
  • ILA dissidents want elections
  • U.S. railroads on terror alert
  • Freight index up in April
  • FedEx opens Wuhan branch: Report
  • Matson promotes Cox, Hoppes
  • Calif. tug fleet powers up
  • Seko opens S.F. office

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Justice Department moves against organised crime in ILA
    US government lawyers filed racketeering charges on July 6 against the New York-based International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), union president John Bowers, and several other senior union officials.
  • CP Ships censured over 2004 accounts restatement
    The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) issued a caution to CP Ships yesterday, but will not commence formal proceedings, following its investigation into the company's August 2004 restatement of accounts.
  • Toll tittle-tattle rife as ARC wins Auckland
  • Seattle benefits as carriers look for LA alternatives
  • Shandong Yantai launches Japan/South China service
  • Inchon Port Authority starts operations on July 11
  • MOL launches second Brazil loop
  • Gwangyang haulier's strike comes to an end
  • Northport management settle union pay claim
  • Extra rail money as Anderson bows out
  • Aus exports hit new records but clouds gather
  • PONL deploys recently-charterd vessel to BEX1
  • NYK Logistics expands into St Petersburg

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Shakeup at Arlington
    Stena vehicle replaces chief financial officer with outsider who will also get share of CEO's post.
  • Aries boys cash out
    Insiders Petridis and Bolin sell 1.4m shares to Jefferies-led underwriters for $17.5m, with no proceeds to company.
  • EC extends Maersk probe
    Danish shipowner must wait until end of month to find out if P&O Nedlloyd takeover accepted.
  • Why Pan Ocean bombed
    STX chief Kang Duk-soo blames terrorism in London for rocky launch on Singapore stock exchange.
  • Share warning for CP Ships
    Securities commission cautions liner shipping group over insider trading, but Ray Miles and other executives get off the hook.
  • CSG in the money for $1.2bn
    Bank of Communications to advance massive new credit line to Chinese owner.
  • Varun off to a flier
    Strong start to year for Indian tanker and gas carrier owner as fleet expands.
  • Skeleton staff for club
    Police allow 25 of Thomas Miller's 450 London staff back into P&I office.
  • Skaugen bounces back
    Norwegian tanker and gas carrier group turns around last year's loss in first half
  • Pan Ocean misses target
    IPO of top South Korean bulk carrier owner is priced 30% below top end forecast.
  • Blasts close club HQ
    Police investigations into London explosions keep UK Club's P&I team from their desks.
  • MOL adds second Brazil link
    Boxships line's Latin American network improved with new five-ship operation to US.
  • TTA takes Athena Sea
    Thoresen Thai pays $24.5m to acquire second handysize bulker from Greece's Elmira Shipping.
  • US fund bids to buy NIBC
    Wall Street powerhouse in exclusive talks to buy Dutch shipfinancier.
  • Accident report released
    The failure of engine governor is thought to be responsible for the Queen of Oak Bay grounding.
  • X-factor for Bourbon
    French owner orders two supply ships at Ulstein in Norway with new X-bow design.
  • Master "one over the eight"
    Ukrainian master of UK-flagged Hoo Tern faces jail after being found intoxicated in Southampton.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Hamburg Sud relocates Miami office
  • Matson promotes Cox, Hoppes
  • MOL takes slots on Brazil/U.S. East Coast service
  • Canadian commission ends probe into CP Ships' accounting, trading
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI licenses
  • Industry groups, NVOs urge FMC to lift limits on NSAs
  • SEKO opens new San Francisco office
  • Schenker opens European Logistics Center
  • Extra PNW carrier services boost Seattle's box volume, market share
  • ILA, USMX say no strike will occur during RICO action

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • Scandlines ro-pax back to the owner
    Scandlines will re-deliver the ro-pax ferry "Svealand" at the end of the year, when the co-operation with ...
  • Government support to coaster in chains
    The Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs has now promised a full support for Sea Saigon Shipping and Rederiet Fabricius in ...
  • Containerised drinking water from Norway to China
    An export project to export containerised drinking water from the Norwegian county of Telemark to China is launched and one ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 8, 2005
  • New Orleans barge operator increases fuel surcharge
    Three suppliers affected as barge operator cites rising fuel costs for delivery surcharge increase.
  • Jamaica resumes supply after hurricane, Florida and Gulf next
    Jamaican supplier Petrojam returns its vessels to port today, with Tampa and New Orleans closing later today, Miami unaffected.
  • Uruguay barge to resume service next week
    Montevideo supplier reports that its barge is back in service from July 11 after routine maintenance.
  • Non-performance, pricing system slammed by ARA suppliers
    Bunker suppliers in Rotterdam are becoming increasingly frustrated with the non-performance of cargo sellers in the barge market, which they argue is being allowed to develop by an unfair price assessment mechanism.
  • Gulf Navigation Group sells 10% stake
    Gulf Navigation Group (GNG), a Dubai-based company involved in a number of marine related services including management, supplies, bunkering and agency work has sold a 10% stake in the company.
  • Rotterdam holds firm after Midday
  • TransMontaigne expands with Radcliff acquisition
    TransMontaigne Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Radcliff/Economy Marine Services, Inc. in a deal which will see the company's terminal capacity increase and expand it into the lube oil marketing arena.
  • Bunkers removed for refloating operations
    Bunkers were removed from the grounded 25,370 dwt bulk carrier Kiperousa to prevent the risk of oil pollution during refloating operations.
  • OPEC: Difficulty in meeting projected oil demand
    OPEC will find it difficult to meet projected future oil demand, Saudi officials said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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