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August 3, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China's Titan Petrochem plans spot contracts market
    Titan Petrochemical Group Ltd, China's largest oil-supertanker owner, plans to set up a market to trade spot petrochemical contracts in the country's south this year, said the head of Guangzhou Huanan Petrochemicals Exchange.
  • Strong demand may fuel rising Capesize rates
    The rate of hiring capesize ships, the largest type of bulk carriers, which has risen the past nine days, may extend gains on increasing global demand for iron ore and coal. The Baltic Capesize Index, a measure of rates for that class of vessels on different routes around the world, rose 1.1 per cent to 9027 yesterday, according to the London-based Baltic Exchange.
  • Tanker rates fall on Japan oil stock gains
    The rates for hiring medium to long-range tankers to transport oil products including diesel on Asian routes fell as Japan's oil inventories increased, reducing demand for ships.
  • Aussie navy rescues lone yachtsman 03/08/07
Admiralty Casebook
  • Experts fail to convince judge about oil spill
    AN AUSTRALIAN court last month refused to impose a hefty fine against the owner of a container vessel for an oil pollution offence that provided for a maximum fine of A$10 million (S$13 million), imposing instead a A$25,000 penalty.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China's Titan Petrochem plans spot contracts market
    Titan Petrochemical Group Ltd, China's largest oil-supertanker owner, plans to set up a market to trade spot petrochemical contracts in the country's south this year, said the head of Guangzhou Huanan Petrochemicals Exchange.
  • Strong demand may fuel rising Capesize rates
    The rate of hiring capesize ships, the largest type of bulk carriers, which has risen the past nine days, may extend gains on increasing global demand for iron ore and coal. The Baltic Capesize Index, a measure of rates for that class of vessels on different routes around the world, rose 1.1 per cent to 9027 yesterday, according to the London-based Baltic Exchange.
  • Tanker rates fall on Japan oil stock gains
    The rates for hiring medium to long-range tankers to transport oil products including diesel on Asian routes fell as Japan's oil inventories increased, reducing demand for ships.
  • Aussie navy rescues lone yachtsman 03/08/07
Admiralty Casebook
  • Experts fail to convince judge about oil spill
    AN AUSTRALIAN court last month refused to impose a hefty fine against the owner of a container vessel for an oil pollution offence that provided for a maximum fine of A$10 million (S$13 million), imposing instead a A$25,000 penalty.

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance members agree to extend co-operation 10 years
  • DHL, Microsoft to jointly operate warehouse in Yantian
  • Relationship Orientation Certificate Programme begins in HK
  • Rising box volumes slows ship turnarounds at Australian ports
  • Tanzania Port to boost capacity to meet growth projections
  • Port of Savannah handles 2.34 million TEU in fiscal 2006-07
  • International airfreight volumes up by 4.9pc
  • British Airways, Korean Airlines fined over price-fixing
  • Qantas to raise overseas fuel surcharges as costs rise

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • D. T. Joseph sees urgent need for cohesive, strong & effective Indian maritime constituency
  • Essar Shipping's Q1 net soars by 92 pc
  • Registration begins for ICS Diploma
  • Massive 83 pc rise in Bharati Shipyard's Q1 net profit
  • Sical Logistics Q1 net up by 46 pc
  • Grand Alliance extends cooperation for 10 years
  • OOCL helps provide safe drinking water to TN school students
  • Onion MEP jacked up again
  • India, Pak get down to business
  • Sipping tea & cementing ties, Indo-Pak style
  • Japanese cos line up to invest in industrial corridor project
  • Opportunity to counter rupee appreciation lost, regrets Fieo
  • 38 mega food parks cleared
  • Rupee appreciation widens trade gap

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Philip John resigns from Rigel Shipping
  • Port of Hamburg reports double-digit growth
  • Lufthansa wants to become more profitable
  • DB subsidiary Schenker plans takeover of Spain-TIR
  • Mosolf establishes Mosolf Automotive Railways
  • USA: New rail hazmat guidelines

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • IMAREX trades US$1.25bn
  • Conference imposes SECA surcharge
  • Teekay profits soar
  • Finnlines profit down
  • Keppel Nantong opens
  • New Med service
  • ICTSI takes over Guayaquil handover
  • Deep Sea's income slips
  • BIFA says "look at cargo"

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • NYK takes 100 percent of reefer venture
  • Bharati wins repeat PSV orders
  • Russian mini-subs plant flag on North Pole seabed
  • Hornbeck Offshore reports second quarter results

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Washington State Ferries releases CATHLAMET findings
  • Panama Canal Authority wins award for expansion plans
  • Coast Guard celebrating one millionth rescue
  • LNG firm reaches agreement to man LNG ships with US seafarers
  • Port of Hong Kong joining Customs' security program

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Angola deal revives LNG shipping
    TEEKAY, Mitsui and NYK to charter four vessels to Angola LNG in a deal worth more than $900m.
  • Eni buys stake in Angola LNG
  • Baltic Dry Index hits record high
    INDEX rises seven points to hit a landmark 7,000 for the first time.
  • Insurers divided over Lloyd's China
    PLAYERS at Lloyd's split over whether to participate in one of the market's prized ventures.
  • A port system is like a network of arteries in the body
    TRIESTE port president Claudio Boniciolli talks about his ambitions for Adriatic ports.
  • Ripples ahead for the pools
    SHIPOWNERS with vessels deployed in pools face some vital decisions in the months ahead.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • HHLA results fuel IPO expectations
    HAMBURG container terminal operator, HHLA, has announced a strong set of results for 2006 ahead of its debut on the German stock exchange, scheduled for 4Q 2007
  • Carnival congestion on 12th Avenue
    CRUISE ship Carnival Victory struck a Hudson River pier this morning while docking; damage to both the pier and vessel are said to be minor
  • Brazil's Log-In posts 2Q turnround
    LOG-IN (Logistica Intermodal), the Brazilian cabotage and port operator, has posted 2Q EBITDA of Reais19M ($10.1M) compared with a loss of Reais8.3M for 2Q06
  • PDVSA explores for oil off Cuba
  • Vinashin in steel talks with Posco
  • Genco slips but dry still strong
  • DoJ fares poorly in longshore lawsuit
  • Fincantieri compensates Finnlines
  • Ageing ferry springs a leak
  • Keppel O&M opens Nantong yard
  • Jamaica scan fee claim disputed
  • Levina tragedy: employee jailed
  • Berlian Laju acquires simulator

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • 3 Asian lines join MSC for Med service
    Cosco, "K" Line and Yang Ming are revamping their service between the western Mediterranean and the U.S. East Coast.
  • Virginia International Terminals switches to ultra-low-sulfur diesel
  • Terminal operator Logistec posts slide in earnings
  • Wilhelmsen earnings jump
  • Baltic dry cargo index hits record high
  • Truckers win guaranteed rates at British Columbia ports
  • House passes WRDA bill
  • Kansai airport opens new runway
  • Amid another recall, China defends its exports
  • Price-fixing fines push KAL into the red
  • Northwest, pilots reach pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • US Senate votes to take a tougher line on record Chinese imports
  • Asian trio reveal details of their new USEC/Med service
  • OOCL claim a first for Russian capital
  • Betuwe off to a disappointing start
  • Maersk opts for feeders on Caribbean ' Far East service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Gas leak for BW
    Two top directors at Oslo-listed BW Gas defect to head new LPG carrier company.
  • NYK freezes out Lauritzen
    Reefer partners go separate ways, with Japanese owner taking full control of NYKLauritzen Cool.
  • Double shuttle
    Teekay has expanded its order for aframax shuttle tankers at Samsung, declaring two options for 2011 delivery.
  • Carnival pier pressure
    Cruise giant's 101,500-gt Carnival Victory suffers 'minor' damage after striking New York pier.
  • Sale cash lifts Precious
    Bangkok-listed bulker owner's second-quarter net profit up on ship sale but expenses increase.
  • Hornbeck hails strong half
    US supply ship and tank-barge player helped in first six months by higher day rates and bigger oil capacity.
  • BC opens up?
    Canadian ferry watchdog wants owner to face competition, but rivals are not exactly queuing up.
  • Good repair job at SembCorp
    Singapore yard records near 50% hike in second-quarter profit as repair segment cleans up.
  • Diana hunts down profit
    Greek bulker owner almost doubles first-half earnings as revenues jump.
  • Grand Alliance staying together
    Hapag-Lloyd, MISC, NYK and OOCL sign on for another ten years of boxship cooperation.
  • Finnlines feels growth pains
    Fleet expansion hits Finnish ro-ro operator in the pocket in the first half as financial expenses rise.
  • UP ups Bharati order
    Ultrapetrol subsidiary UP Offshore returns to Indian yard with another $44m order for a PSV pair.
  • CKY revamps in Med
    Coscon, K Line and Yang Ming usher in new Med boxship service with MSC.
  • North Sea lifts GulfMark
    Large leap in day rates and robust Southeast Asian market propel US offshore owner to another record quarter.
  • Stealthgas sells more
    Underwriters snap up 460,000 shares in Greek LPG player, bringing recent stock sales to $129.6m.
  • Teekay turns it on
    US-listed tanker and gas giant benefits from better rates and bigger fleet in first half as profit grows.
  • More for Mercator
    Indian tanker owner's year starts with a bang as profits rise 130%.
  • Iino revises upwards
    Japanese tanker owner predicts higher-than-expected full-year earnings as sales jump.
  • Shinwa Naiko on the rise
    Japanese coastal bulker player makes strong start to year as revenues and profit grow.
  • Genco slips 20%
    Peter Georgiopoulos' US-listed bulker arm sees profits dip as costs increase due to larger fleet.
  • Daiichi raises the bar
    Japanese tanker and bulker owner puts up first-half forecast after storming first-quarter performance.
  • 'Unfazed'
    Singapore Shipping Corp's Ow Chio Kiat says 30% decline in first quarter results was expected.
  • Trio wins Angola deal
    NYK, Mitsui and Teekay in line to supply four LNG carriers for 20 years to African project.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • COSCO, "K" Line, Yang Ming to replace Med/USEC service with MSC slots
  • Sandia labs testing vessel-based radiation detectors
  • LNG ships could lead to 200 jobs for U.S. seamen
  • Sea Star increasing U.S. Virgin Island bunker charge
  • CORRECTION: Hanjin Shipping not on Med/U.S. East Coast TAS-3 service
  • BA, Korean Air admit to U.S. price-fixing; each to each pay $300 million
  • BA World Cargo invests more than $1 billion in freighter fleet
  • Cathay Pacific boosts Hong Kong/North America, Australia flights
  • Continental's cargo drops 9% in July
  • Cargolux starting Almaty, Kazakhstan flights
  • Grain shipments spared effects of Midwest bridge collapse
  • Deutsche Bahn's Schenker to buy Spain-TIR
  • Congress probes military cargo moving air vs. land
  • Geodis' first half profit hit by integration costs
  • Ag equip supply firm sues freight carriers over fuel surcharges
  • Corzine: N.J. voters will have say in toll road plan
  • UPDATE: Secure Freight Initiative expands to Hong Kong
  • BASF delisting from New York Stock Exchange
  • Trinidad looking at Costa Rica beef imports
  • ServiceCraft leases Lone Star location
  • DSV establishes New Zealand company, buys former country partner
  • Judge hears motions to dismiss ILA case
  • Vancouver cargo volumes up across board save for breakbulk
  • Simatech to establish container terminal at Iran port
  • Tangier Medgate, Portland order Kalmar cranes, reachstackers
  • Washington State port continues with waterfront redevelopment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Stranded seafarers to return home
    The eight Russian seafarers that have been stranded on the general cargo ship Lillian in New Ross, Ireland for ten ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Maersk favours US West Coast distillate
    Price and availability an issue for fuel switching scheme.
  • Terminal giant secures more credit
    Vopak says new credit facility will provide the flexibility it needs to pursue growth ambitions.
  • Shell announces sale of its biggest French refinery
    Two other refineries are also under offer, but Shell says bunker sales in France 'will not be impacted in 2007'.
  • Recruitment drive continues at O.W. Bunker Group
    Ten new recruits join two-year trainee programme.
  • Oil removal from Sea Diamond 'not feasible'
    Specialists consider it counterproductive to try to remove oil remaining on sunken cruise ship.
  • European fuel oil prices at record high
    But bunker prices Thursday were showing signs of softening.
  • Rotterdam market softens slightly
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks rise
    Stocks of middle distillate plunge to lowest level in almost 15 months.
  • Aramco sells rare 380 cst cargo
    The fuel oil cargo looks set to be used for blending in Fujairah's bunker market.
  • IEA repeats call for OPEC output boost
    'Insufficient oil stocks' possible in third quarter, IEA chief says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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