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February 14, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Corp hires staff for new rig-building focus
    IN preparation for its new offshore rig-building focus, Cosco Corporation Singapore has been hiring experienced technical staff from shipyards in Japan, Korea and Singapore for its China-based shipyard subsidiary.
  • Box volumes up 12.2% in Jan at PSA's Singapore terminals
    PSA's Singapore terminals and Jurong Port together handled 2.17 million 20-foot standard containers last month, 11 per cent more than in January the previous year.
  • Coal ship queue hits record at Aussie port
    THE queue of ships waiting to load coal at Newcastle, Australia, the world's biggest coal-export harbour, increased to a record 61, lengthening shipping delays and raising costs for producers and buyers of the fuel.
  • Asia freight rates firm on port delays, strong grain harvest
  • Storm-battered

Sched Netweb site
  • SITC Logistics prepares for major expansion in China
  • Port to be built in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province
  • Kuehne + Nagel wins Ingenico contract
  • US$1b loan from Japan Bank sought to upgrade Philippines shipping
  • Malaysian maritime labour lured away by oil industry
  • Port of Seattle appoints new deputy seaport division MD
  • UAL pays down US$972 towards bankruptcy exit facility
  • HK, Macau airfreight forwarders permitted to operate privately in China
  • Air cargo imports in Mumbai airport rise 32pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MoS prepares ground to set up maritime university in Chennai
  • Garware Offshore inks MoU to represent Havyard of Norway in ship sales, designs
  • Conti Lines celebrates 30 years of service in Subcontinent
  • Varun Shipping to acquire another AHTS vessel
  • Italy sets up Rs 1,700-cr. fund to enter SME sector
  • Mumbai Port logs new single-day record in handling of steel products
  • Foreign co. may be awarded dredging work at Karaikal port
  • Modern, efficient port structure vital to meet booming economy's ex-im needs-Baalu
  • Bidders get time till Feb. 28 to submit EoIs for E. Coast shipyard project
  • Kerala CM inaugurates work on Vallarpadam ICTT rail & road connectivity
  • GMB revamp to take off soon
  • IMC sees industrial ruin in proposed 5-day week
  • EEPC seeks extension of DEPB scheme
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 995 m

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ecu-Line names joint CEO's
  • Coscon, "K" Line and Hanjin upgrade South China/Middle East express service (SMX)
  • Lufthansa lifts airfreighted love testimonials
  • Russia lowers Trans-Siberian transit rates
  • Gefco opens new logistics platform in Wroclaw, Poland
  • Gigaliner: Germany isn't the Netherlands

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • EC proposes criminal sanctions for environmental offences
  • COSCON, "K" Line and Hanjin upgrade SMX
  • GL launches new software
  • USCG's drug haul from cargo ship

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • Bill seeks to boost short sea shipping
  • McGregor wins Color Line order
  • Yeo named Keppel Philippines Marine Chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Erika defendants fail to evade prosecution
    ITALIAN classification society RINA and Total oil group fail in separate bids to extricate themselves from prosecution in the Erika trial.
  • Shipping in the dock as Erika court case opens
  • Row erupts over Taiwan lines share swap deal
    CHINESE Maritime Transport claims deal is improper and wants Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission to probe and halt the plan.
  • Kidnappers free Baco Liner seafarers
    NIGERIAN kidnappers have released the 24 Filipino seamen after holding them captive in for more than three weeks.


Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • Panama's mega port gets competition
    PANAMA 13 February ' Singapore's PSA International wants to build a container port at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, Panama's Minister of Trade Alejandro Ferrer has confirmed
  • Liberia hands IMO 'really big' cheque
    LIBERIA handed a particularly large cheque to the IMO last week: a symbolic $3.77M representing its annual assessment dues based on the number of ships in its fleet
  • Filipino hostages freed
    THE 24-man Filipino crew of German vessel Baco-Liner 2, held hostage in the Niger Delta for three weeks, have been freed, the Philippines government confirmed today
  • Rusty people cause spills: UK Club
    IT IS 'rusty people, not rusty ships, that cause us problems' said Karl Lumbers, director of loss prevention at the UK P&I Club, yesterday
  • Congressional pair float shortsea bill
    TWO US congressmen reintroduced legislation yesterday to enhance shortsea shipping on the Great Lakes by cutting repetitive tax levies on cargo
  • Aramco concludes support vessel deal
  • Profit motive revealed in Ivory Coast scandal
  • ESL optimistic after challenging year
  • Star enjoys profit jump but cautions on outlook
  • CN strike threatens Canadian grain shipments
  • Cho's wife may control Hanjin
  • Cosco Corp may exit bulk
  • Drugs, gun found in Bolivian ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • PSA proposes Panama container port
    The Singaporean terminal operator wants to build a container port in an area of Panama's Pacific Coast.
  • TWIC clock ticking for ports
  • Company protests Lockheed TWIC contract award
  • U.S. trade gap hits $61B
  • Alliances to resume South Atlantic all-water service
  • French trial opens in Erika tanker disaster
  • Maersk buy approved, creates world's biggest tug company
  • Bill would exempt Lakes ferries from Harbor Maintenance Tax
  • Suez boxes up 14%
  • MTC buys stake in Chilean logistics firm
  • EGL seeks buyers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • UK consumer price inflation falls, as consumption constraints ease
    The UK's Office of National Statistics today reported lower Consumer Price Inflation for January, after the recent inflation which many feared would dampen consumption.
  • Shipping Minister: Vizhinjam project will come through
    The Vizhinjam container transhipment terminal in India's Kerala state will come through, the Shipping Minister insisted at Cochin, as he inaugurated works on transport links for the Vallarpadam terminal project.
  • US trade deficit hit US$763.6bn in 2006
  • South Pacific lines swap vessels to counter capacity upgrades
  • Tanjung Priok stevedoring back to normal after transport links restored
  • Ruling awaited today on legality of CN strike
  • Updated: MTC International buys into Chilean logistics
  • SMX partners add Abu Dhabi call

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • Hire an orphan!
    Lars Carlsson shares some offbeat and conventional cures for the crewing crisis with fellow readers of TradeWinds.
  • Trafigura three to be freed
    Trafigura has paid nearly $200m to spring three execs jailed after the Probo Koala disaster in the Ivory Coast.
  • Blank check for Panayotides
    Excel Maritime Carriers is putting $11m and some family talent into blank-check IPO vehicle Oceanaut Inc.
  • Star stung in US
    USCG investigates as "disaffected crew member" on brink of sack alleges malpractice onboard Star Reefers vessel.
  • Thin Green line
    Green Reefers ASA is reporting razor-thin profits after a quarter of major growth.
  • Epic orders Italian ropaxes
    Epic Shipping (UK) is ordering three ropaxes, scouting charterers and betting business will grow in the sector.
  • New CFO at Norton Lilly
    Jim Burton has taken a newly created post as CFO and COO for US port agency group Norton Lilly.
  • PacBasin nails re-sales
    Hong Kong owner picks up two handysize contracts for 2008/9 delivery while offloading the 12-year-old Oak Harbour.
  • Japan nets 22 ships
    January port state checks end in detention for Greek bulker and a heap of general cargo tonnage.
  • New brown business
    US barge line ACL is reporting new success getting loads off the road and onto the river.
  • London's burning!
    UK capital proves to be red hot for US investment bank Jefferies & Co as it recruits fourth shipping expert.
  • Vroon orders car duo
    Dutch owner to augment car carrier fleet with two new vessels at Mitsubishi in Japan.
  • Asleep on the job
    Six Malta Shipyard workers disciplined after snoozing during work hours.
  • SSC slips and slides
    Fleet reduction and a strong Singapore dollar cut profits again at Asian car carrier.
  • Phoenix lands at Bohai
    Chinese river-ship player confirms six-vessel bulker deal as it aims to enter international deep-sea trade.
  • Star shines
    Lower voyage expenses and new EU banana regime help Norway's Star Reefers to 'best results ever'.
  • Sydney Ferries spends on upgrade
    Australian owner to overhaul 12 vessels after safety record called into question.
  • Taps turn at FOE
    Norwegian oil rig owner Fred Olsen Energy returns to profit in 2006 as rig demand heats up.
  • Japan awaits ship from N Korea
    Cambodia-flagged vessel to dock in Niigata from North Korea with Japanese authorities keeping a close eye.
  • Acta eyeing Dyvi car carriers
    Norwegian investment fund could move for domestic owner's Dyvi Adriatic and Dyvi Baltic.
  • Stena volumes inch up
    Europe's largest ferry operator happy with 2006 performance despite decline in two key sectors.
  • Chernomorsky pays back-wages
    Ukrainian Black Sea shipyard settles with workers and denies sale of big shareholding.
  • Coscol falls overall
    Late rally not enough to prevent annual profit dropping 10% for Chinese heavy lift and ro-ro owner.
  • Odfjell opts for Arabian Gulf
    Norwegian owner to have disabled chemical carrier Bow Favour brought to Middle East for repairs.
  • HMM feels North effect
    Korean owner's share price boosted by optimism over possible end to neighbouring state's nuclear programme.
  • Genco fixes handymax
    Pacific Basin charters Genco Prosperity from Peter Georgiopoulos' US listed bulker outfit.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • Vietnam Shipping Lines starts service to Hong Kong
  • CCNI moves Condor to Marin
  • Abu Dhabi added to SMX service
  • New MSC containership collides with French trawler
  • Two accidents on lower Mississippi
  • Coastlink to stage conference in Nantes, France
  • Shanghai Airlines to start new China/U.S. cargo services
  • Singapore Airlines' cargo operating profit slumps 46%
  • Dallas Fort Worth international air cargo up 13% in 2006
  • Stockholders OK RailAmerica takeover
  • Va. delays Heartland intermodal site selection
  • Kansas City Southern promotes Evans, Franko
  • EGL special committee still examining options
  • NRS breaks ground at Savannah distribution facility
  • Bibby's de Pencier to take over FTA helm
  • AAPA makes another pitch for more port security grants
  • Panama signs up for CSI
  • Mexican port project rejected by local Baja government
  • Port of Vancouver USA to pay for waterfront purchases with levy tax
  • MTC International buys stake in Chilean logistics company
  • Lutes joins Port of Seattle

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • Fantaasia stays in the Mediterenean
    AS Tallink group has signed a deal to charter out the Fantaasia to Algérie Ferries from May to October, with ...
  • Third coast guard vessel ordered by Remøy
    Remøy Management has ordered a third coast guard vessel at Myklebust Verft (part of Kleven Maritime) at NOK 25 million ...
  • Aker Kvaerner orderbook at nearly NOK 60 bn
    Aker Kvaerner had an order backlog worth NOK 59.7 billion by the end of 2006, up 23 per cent on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
  • US gasoline policy could aid switch to distillates
    Reduction in gasoline consumption could provide marine industry with distillates to replace fuel oil says Viswa Lab founder.
  • Bunker Holdings expands in Kerch area
    Additional barge means operations in both Russian and Ukrainian territorial waters.
  • Owners warned to heed MARPOL requirements
    Increasing pressure on owners to curb marine pollution or face the consequences.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet
  • Singapore posts strong January bunker sales
    January bunker sales at more than two million mt, but down 15% month-on-month.
  • Singapore fuel shortage easing
    Bunker quotes may be limited this Friday as most Singapore bunker firms operating half-day.

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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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