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December 11, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indian shipyards find it hard to meet demand
    INDIAN shipyards have registered a hike in orders from eight billion rupees to 155 billion rupees (S$5.7 billion) over the last five years, as per industry estimates.
  • Westports on track for 4.3m box throughput
    Westports Malaysia became the first port in Port Klang to hit 4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on Sunday, which firmly places the port on the road to achieve a total container throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for fiscal 2007.
  • Pirates threaten to kill crew if ransom not met
    Pirates holding a Japanese chemical tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia are demanding a million-dollar ransom or they threaten to kill its crew members, the United Nations said yesterday.
  • South Korea's worst oil spill spreads along coast
  • Govt will not tighten tanker hull regulations

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin adds capacity replacing two smaller ships with bigger newbuilds
  • Evergreen said to be moving to mega ships despite its overcapacity fear
  • Rongcheng ports handle 35pc more TEU in first 10 months
  • Guangxi Wulin port adds US$5.4 million container terminal
  • Decentralised expansion counters rising EU container congestion
  • Hanoi's Bien Dong Shipping appoints WM Logistics in HK as agent
  • Foshan to build RFID production base
  • CCAS honours DHL as the 'Best Contact Centre of the Year'
  • Hactl's November throughput sets new monthly record
  • Korean Air named best airline in Asia, best transpacific business class
  • New advisory board to guide Singapore Aviation Academy
  • Air China starts twice weekly Beijing-Athens service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Seahorse proves of IMMENSE help to Cochin Shipyard
  • Tanker shortage pushes up Asian aframax rates to eight-month high
  • Essar Group orders 6 new bulk carriers
  • Maersk Line scales back Asia-Europe network
  • ...switches Caribbean hub, drops Jamaica for Panama
  • ...uncouples main service from Angola
  • Air Sea, Weihai port to jointly operate feeder service to Qingdao
  • CMA CGM group to acquire US Lines
  • Evergreen Marine to open dock in China
  • Wan Hai joins Maersk Line on transpacific
  • Inchcape Shipping Services' strengthens team with key Asia-Pacific appointment
  • Automated terminal destuffing system developed
  • CTSA hikes rates due to higher costs, fuel prices & weak dollar
  • Teekay announces IPO
  • GJEPC team visits Saudi Arabia
  • Baltic trade mission courts investors
  • Tri-nation alliance on cashew trade
  • DP World Cochin (IGTPL) bags Lloyd's List 'Innovation Award'
  • Kerala formulates policy to develop 6 ports
  • L&T may tie up with Dolphin Offshore for shipbuilding project in TN
  • IndiaLinx runs dedicated rice train from ICD-Loni to JNP
  • Govt invested Rs 1,38,355 cr. in CPSEs in 2006-07
  • FinMin may have to extend DEPB scheme in fiscal 2008-09 too
  • Dollar loans vital for exporters-Fieo chief
  • Meet on 'Austria-Maharashtra- Partners in Progress'

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • S Korea cleans up after VLCC spill
  • MOL cuts capacity on Asia-USEC trade
  • EMSA buys Korean rules software
  • IMB calls for investigation into Nigeria attack

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo Management to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Danaos orders three at Hyundai Samho
  • TUI AG and Royal Caribbean plan German cruise JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL plans to cut capacity on US East Coast/Panama Canal run
  • Inspection of WSF ferries finds additional pitting
  • Crowley picking up tab for worker ID cards
  • Vancouver, USA port board will discuss 14 action items tomorrow
  • Portland Port Commission holding public PTIP meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Row over Hebei Spirit discharge
    WRANGLE breaks out between operator of the stricken VLCC Spirit and South Korean officials over how to discharge remaining crude oil.
  • Tanker leaks 11,000 tonnes of crude in Korea's worst oil spill
  • Pacific lines cut more box capacity
    THE latest victim of the slowdown is a service operated jointly by CMA CGM plus three members of the New World Alliance.
  • Cardiff Marine swoops for Ocean Rig stake
    GEORGE Economou's bulk shipping company acquires around 34% of Norwegian drilling outfit.
  • Eyes and ears on the coast
    The National Coastwatch Institution is a modern day national treasure ' a true friend in need
  • How very kind of them
    PEOPLE who have not a shred of comprehension about the responsibilities of a shipmaster are able to pass judgement on professionals.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Apollo seals Regent deal
    PRIVATE equity powerhouse Apollo has confirmed a deal to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises from Carlson
  • Sea motorways deal for Italy, Spain
    ITALY'S and Spain's prime ministers have signed an agreement to develop a common policy on sea motorways during a summit at the Royal Palace in Naples
  • Galp signs €6bn deal with Libya
    PORTUGUESE energy company Galp Energia has signed a new agreement with Libya to develop gas and petrol reserves
  • RCCL and TUI go Deutsch
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises and the German tourism and shipping group TUI have unveiled a 50:50 joint venture called TUI Cruises that will target the German-speaking market
  • SSAS found to be almost useless
    CONCERNS have been raised, and some possible solutions identified, on whether Ship Security Alert Systems can help to prevent acts of terrorism
  • Master praised, Samsung slammed over spill
  • USCG strips pilot of licence
  • Dubai forecasts cruise hordes
  • Lines slash more capacity
  • Korea spill declared 'a disaster'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • NY-NJ probe of Waterfront Commission
    New York, New Jersey launch investigation into watchdog agency responsible for curtailing mob influence at the bistate port.
  • NYK starts Baltic feeder
  • MOL cuts more capacity to U.S. East Coast
  • FreightDesk in Jordan pact
  • GOP blocks Senate energy bill, short sea
  • APL revenue climbs 12%
  • Truck strike jams Italy boxes
  • Ebeling, Devine get Connie awards
  • Yang Ming, OOCL plan joint China-India service
  • Lines protest Tuticorin box rule
  • Calif. board approves emissions limits for ships, trucks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Port of Le Havre breaks in new terminal
  • TraPac expansion project approved by LA commissioners
  • PSA gets agreement for Panama box terminal
  • New World Alliance and CMA CGM cut further US capacity
  • Dredging a priority for Brazilian ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Korean spill a 'disaster'
    Minister declares Taean a disaster area following South Korea's worst ever oil spill.
  • Danaos orders three
    US-listed containership player goes to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for three 10,100-teu boxships.
  • Ram is a bull
    Greek owner Aries Maritime among US-listed dry-bulk players to see a day of gains as Wall Street preps for good news.
  • Mini-capes confirmed
    India's Essar Shipping and Logistics confirms $390m deal for six 104,000-dwt bulkers at STX Shipbuilding.
  • Argentine barge bash
    A bulker and a tank-barge collide in Argentina's Parana River, causing a fuel oil spill.
  • Pirates demand $1m ransom
    The gang who evaded US warships after seizing the Golden Nori (built 1997) have named their price for the release of the 22-crew onboard.
  • Box carriers pull back
    Four container line companies pull back capacity between Asia and the US east coast.
  • Red ink for FreeSeas
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player sees third quarter losses widen despite increase in revenue.
  • Pilot 'not competent'
    Coast Guard asks Cosco Busan pilot to turn in his federal license for alleged physical incompetence.
  • PV Trans worth $430m
    PetroVietnam's shipping arm tips the scales at VND 6.91 trillion after joining the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange.
  • Vyborg buys Dutch
    Oslo Marine's new shipping company has its first vessel, with more to come.
  • VLCC and boxship clash
    Samco tanker involved in collision in Red Sea, but no spill or injuries reported.
  • No rule change for Korea
    Maritime ministry says regulations on single-hulled tankers to remain the same following Hebei Spirit spill.
  • Cardiff Marine ups the stakes
    The tanker and bulker player increases its holding in Norway's Ocean Rig.
  • BC ferry waylaid by weather
    New Canadian vessel takes shelter in storms off California on its way from Germany's Flensburg yard.
  • Korea battles crude spill
    Thousands of workers tackling slick from Hebei Spirit VLCC as 10,500 tonnes of oil wash up on shore.
  • Fugro grows
    Dutch seismic outfit signs for two units at Norway's BMV with option for third vessel.
  • Ro-ro hits wharf in Jersey
    Bahamas-flagged vessel escapes undamaged after bump while docking in Channel Islands.
  • Lorenzo letting one go
    Philippine owner starts fleet renewal by putting 35-year-old multipurpose up for sale.
  • Greeks bulk up
    Hellenic shipowners continue to bet on the dry cargo market despite suggestions of turbulent times ahead.
  • Hosco crew "tried everything"
    Hebei Spirit tried desperately to avoid crane clash that spilled 10,500 tonnes of crude into Korean waters.
  • Japan holds 14
    November list includes Wan Hai boxship pulled up for oily water separator deficiency.
  • Second time lucky for TUI
    German giant teams up with Royal Caribbean to form cruise joint-venture led by Richard Vogel.
  • Governor kicks up Hanjin stink
    Philippine official believes he was snubbed by "superior" Koreans at Subic Bay shipyard opening ceremony.
  • Attack off Lagos
    Product tanker master dives for cover after men wearing army fatigues board ship and open fire.
  • Mermaid orders at Jaya
    Recent Thoresen Thai spin-off wastes little time expanding, as it books new offshore support vessel.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • MOL names very large iron ore carrier
  • Tanker spills oil off South Korea
  • ESPMC-WITASS announces northbound rate increases
  • Hapag-Lloyd parent in cruise venture
  • Crowley to reimburse workers for TWIC
  • Short sea provisions in energy bill
  • GAO: TPA must include more Congressional input
  • Sauceda honored for import safety work
  • Vanguard Logistics starts guaranteed expedited LCL ocean import service
  • L.A. port commission breaks moratorium on development
  • Brown, L.A. port agree to greenhouse gas inventory, solar power plant
  • Miami port tunnel hinges on city vote
  • Dredging begins on channel in New York Harbor
  • Aussies buy port operator ICS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • Fantaasia trail run successful
    Kystlink took Fantaasia through a successful trail run between Hirtshals, Strømstad and Langesund over the weekend. A few adjustments are required to fit into the different ports. The passenger ferry is currently in Langesund and the final decision on when ...
  • Eckerö wants to buy the rest of the Birka Line shares
    Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö now holds 96.1 per cent of the shares of Birka Line Abp. The intention of the company is to use its legal right to take over the rest of the shares too. During spring 2008 Birka Line ...
  • Göteborg becomes European headquarter in Maersk Line
    Göteborg will play a more imported role in the new Maersk Line organisation, which has been worked out by the Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding. In the new organisation Göteborg will be the European headquarter of Maersk Lines operation. The ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2007
  • FNSA expands team
  • Shipping's SOx emissions '97 times' aviation
    New study also claims shipping industry emits 213 times more SOx than all cars.
  • Oil terminal planned for St. Kitts and Nevis
    Project is part of Venezuelan scheme to help its neighbours cope with high fuel prices.
  • Rotterdam still tight for prompt
  • Fuel oil tender withdrawn
    Sources say bids were lower than expected and market is 'over-supplied'.
  • Maersk Line announces profits
    Asia-Europe routes see growth in volumes, but Asia-US routes in decline
  • South Korea oil spill cleanup needs 'two months'
    Oil has stopped leaking from the stricken oil tanker.
  • Monthly Japanese bunker price breaks record
    Monthly retroactive 180 cst bunker price up more than 80% year-on-year.
  • Singapore bunker fuels show 'consistent quality'
    Testing agency says Singapore remains one of the 'very few ports' which has successfully introduced a quality management system.
  • Hong Kong supplier moves to new office

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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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