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March 14, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco container line heads for HK listing
    CHINA's top shipping group, China Ocean Shipping Co , plans to float its container shipping arm, the world's seventh largest, in a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise more than US$1 billion.
  • They dared to ride the waves
    CAROL Jackson and Suzannah Vaughan make for an unlikely pair of 'crusty seafarers'.
  • Proposed Iraq JV to boost M'sian Merchant Marine
    MALAYSIAN Merchant Marine Bhd , the country's second largest shipping concern in terms of fleet size, is expected to benefit in the long term from its proposed joint venture in war-torn Iraq.
  • Agent in Frontline's Indon deal denies wrongdoing
  • Bosphorus Strait closed after container plunge

Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL 2004 net profit doubles
  • European, US manufacturers call for new restraints against the Chinese textile industry
  • DSV net profit up in 2004
  • P&O unveils port business plans
  • XICT hosts Cosco Xiamen christening
  • Thai Air Cargo leases World Airways MD-11 freighter
  • Fraport February traffic growth not as strong as before
  • Kitty Hawk profits surge
  • Bulgarian expansion for EGSAC

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OOIL reports spectacular 104 pc jump in net profit for 2004
  • IRISL moves 22 m tonnes of cargo in 2004
  • GCL launches US flag service
  • ONGC planning to buy VLCC
  • Japanese team inspects Vizag ore jetty; may sanction loan for expansion
  • Growth of cargo handling at Major Ports above 11 pc in April-Dec. 2004: Review report
  • KPT fixes March 22 deadline for submission of final bids
  • MbPT dubs proposed IPBCC congestion surcharge as "grossly unjustified"
  • D. T. Joseph invites India Inc to take part in port projects
  • RVNL to build dedicated iron ore rail freight line from Haridaspur to Paradip
  • Ficci urges govt to take fresh look at fringe benefit tax
  • Brand new I-T law by December, assures Chidambaram
  • DEPB alternative being worked out
  • New Bill to spell out concessions to SEZs'Kamal Nath
  • ECB norms may be eased to allow borrowings abroad at lower cost
  • Depreciation rates revision ruled out
  • SRTEPC urges Textile Minister to take up 80HHC issue with govt

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Testing agency offers customers 'Annex VI sampling kit'
    Lintec sampling kit will 'ensure (customers) do not feel any pain when Marpol Annex VI comes into force'.
  • Owner pays hefty sum after charterer fails to pay for bunkers
    Shipowner decides to pay for services rendered to charterer to avoid arrest, including non-payment of bunkers.
  • Testing agencies cautious about routine use of GCMS
    One of the leading global fuel testing agencies has launched a new service making use of GCMS as part of a routine fuel testing programme. Following a rise in incidents of serious chemical contamination of bunker fuels, there is clearly demand for this service. So why haven't other leading testing agencies followed suit?
  • Oil industry calls for less responsibility for spill payouts
    The oil industry is putting pressure on shipowners and their P&I clubs to shoulder a larger portion of the financial burden incurred from oil spills
  • Crude continues to tumble on lower Chinese imports
    Crude oil prices continue to fall after news that Chinese demand growth slowed in January and February.
  • High sodium alert issued for Jebel Ali
    Several heavy fuel oil samples in Jebel Ali found to contain high sodium and relatively low water content.
  • Bay Ferries handed task of ferry turnaround
    After previous operator went bust for unpaid bunker bills, new operator lined up by ferry owner.

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Smithway selects Route Advice and Trip Alert
  • Spain passes new rail law and opens network access
  • Swisslog: order for fully automated DC in Norway
  • ABX for sale
  • Lufthansa/Swiss takeover?
  • P&O Ferries to discontinue Le Havre-Portsmouth service
  • Eckelmann-Battistello new Fepo

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Asian owners slam EU, warn on Canadian bill
  • Feport opposes revived EU port services' directive
  • Agent in Frontline VLCC deal denies any wrongdoing
  • LNG business set for investment boom
  • Exmar orders 84,000 cu m LPG ships
  • English Channel price war

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Bordelon orders two at Bollinger
  • Navy accelerating plans to retire carrier
  • Coast Guard faces "readiness gap"
  • Barge fleet still shrinking
  • MAN B&W power for ice-class bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Greenbrier nets orders for close to 5,000 railcars
  • February good month for rail freight traffic
  • Boeing tsunami contributions surpass $4.5 million mark
  • Washington governor creates new ferry security division
  • Port of Seattle gives land to Seattle community college

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cosco closes in on bumper HK listing
    CHINA'S largest shipping company, has taken the first step in a long-awaited plan to list its liner shipping subsidiary in Hong Kong in what could be a massive HK$23.4bn (US$3bn) deal.
  • Cosco liner arm eyes $3bn listing in Hong Kong
    CHINA Ocean Shipping (Group) has taken the first step in a long-awaited Hong Kong listing for its liner shipping subsidiary, a deal estimated at HK$23.4bn (US$3bn).
  • End in sight for Exxon Valdez law saga
    EQUITAS can begin sorting out a complex $780m claims roundabout after a judgment in the Court of Appeal in London brought clarity to a reinsurance dispute related to the Exxon Valdezoil spill.
  • Frontline's agent defends role in controversial Pertamina tanker sale
    JAKARTA company PT Equinox, which acted as agent and broker for Frontline in its controversial purchase of two VLCCs from Pertamina, has defended the quality of the bidding process, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Angelini to sell out of booming CSAV
    THE Chilean Angelini group has agreed to sell its 18.4% stake in Compania Sudamericana de Vapores, Latin America's biggest shipping company, for an estimated $308m, Bloomberg reports .

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Stevedores hold back short-sea
    GRIMALDI Group logistics director Paul Kypraniou warned this week there would be no motorways of the sea in Europe while stevedore costs remain as high as they are
  • Weather hinders survivor search
    BAD weather has hindered the search for 14 seafarers lost following the collision between a Korean general cargo vessel and the German vessel Rickmers Genoa
  • Ecstasy cruising to nowhere
    CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' Ecstasy has found itself on a 'cruise to nowhere' after propulsion system problems and now weather have kept the ship from reaching Mexico
  • Ernst Russ to build China business
    GERMAN shipbroker Ernst Russ is to expand its newbuilding and S&P business in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Shanghai in mid-April
  • UK box haulier strike threat
  • Hamburg-Süd upgrades Latin route
  • D'Amico, Mitsui set up in Ireland
  • Russian operator renamed, relocated
  • Kaliningrad might lose oil exports
  • Exxon Valdez payout clarified
  • India-US rate raise set
  • Profits soar at Samskip
  • Pirates release tug crew
  • Rhine-Rhone proposal resubmitted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Fuel charges hit air cargo
    As crude soars to record highs, airlines eye balance sheets and turn to surcharges to help cover costs.
  • Industry worries about repeat of LA peak congestion
  • U.S. trade deficit grows
  • Senate to get highway bill
  • Coast Guard's $919M wish list
  • TSA deputy to ChoicePoint
  • Dirty bomb checks for Singapore
  • WW designs 'ship of the future'
  • Meridian IQ in China buy

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Antwerp dredge deal opens way for further deepening
    Dutch transport minister Karla Peijs and Johan van de Lanotte, Belgium's minister for state enterprises, formally signed a deal that will see the River Scheldt dredged to 13.1m.
  • US Lines expands on its alliance strategy
    US Lines has denied its entry into the Americas Alliance was necessary to reduce costs; rather, the company is using the alliance to expand its services.
  • Cosco Holdings seeks Hong Kong listing
  • NEWS FLASH! - Scheldt dredge MoU to be signed today
  • Kwai Chung customs seize 7.7m illegal cigarettes
  • Missing crew search called off as Rickmers Genoa heads for port
  • Cosco commences new European service from Xiamen
  • India allots $10bn for development of container terminals
  • Legislators try to close 'non-market' loophole, as trade gap widens
  • Shenzhen throughput up 15.4% in February
  • Pan Continental and Hub Group place box orders
  • HK official throughput figures fail to reflect real growth
  • Gothenburg container depot to be created
  • San Diego commissioner resigns over Cuba row

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • HMM springs back into the black
    Korean shipowner erases 2003's loss with big earnings last year.
  • Daesun shines again
    Korean shipbuilder emerges from loss-making 2003 with slim 2004 profit.
  • Tax boosts ISH
    Tax reform doubled International Shipholding's results but high gearing has it under pressure.
  • Seyang climbs
    Korean bulker and car ferry owner doubles revenues and pushes up profit in 2004.
  • Exxon Valdez appeal fails
    Judges rule against Lloyd's syndicate in long and costly retrocessional dispute.
  • Small list for Japanese
    Port state officials hold 14 ships during February, mostly general cargoships.
  • Stolt does u-turn on dividend
    Company will now distribute $130m to shareholders after abandoning no-payout policy.
  • Aussies hold ten
    Ceres Hellenic, U-Ming, Eastern Mediterranean and Atlantska Plovidba all make February list.
  • CSL bulker causes storm
    Canadian government defends decision to send ship to India for scrap.
  • OOCL expands in Vancouver
    Hong Kong container line to invest CAD 60m in boosting capacity at Deltaport and Vanterm.
  • Vita sells Green River
    Fresh from ordering new tonnage fledging Singapore owner offloads ship to Chinese principal.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • China Shipping profits surge
  • COSCO expects West Coast congestion, plans another PNW loop
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen offers vision for pollution-free ocean vessel
  • FESCO starts Korea/Sakhalin Island shuttle
  • Cathay Pacific posts record revenues
  • World Airways to fly cargo for Thai startup
  • Flugleidir Group changes name to FL Group
  • House passes $284 billion highway bill
  • Engineers' report card gives U.S. waterway infrastructure "D-"
  • Canadian government, farmer coalition to negotiate hopper car transfer
  • CN promotes Harris
  • SOS trade legislation targets Chinese subsidies
  • Guatemala approves CAFTA
  • U.S. maintains steel imports oversight program
  • U.S. lumber group supports litigation hold during U.S./Canadian talks
  • U.S., Singapore enter anti-nuclear materials smuggling agreement
  • U.S. pork exports up, free trade challenges loom

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2005
  • Record cruise season in Norway
    Norway will have close to 1,500 calls by cruise ships this year and the number of passengers will pass 300,000 ...
  • "Stena Danica" hit the bottom
    "Stena Danica" is at present in dry dock at the Cityvarvet in G'teborg after having hit the seabed when calling ...
  • Stage 2 in Vysotsk completed
    According to SeaNews.ru, the second stage of LUKoil's terminal in the Port of Vysotsk has now been completed and the ...

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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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