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October 17, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$1.37b order
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, won an order to build eight vessels worth US$1.37 billion, its biggest order this year, as demand increased from marine-cargo transporters.
  • Capesize rate dips as shipping futures fall
    Rates for hiring the largest carriers used to transport coal, iron ore and other dry goods fell from a record, tracking declines in shipping futures.
  • UPS chief Michael Eskew to retire
    United Parcel Service Inc (UPS), the world's largest package shipping company, said Michael Eskew will retire as chief executive officer and be replaced by chief financial officer Scott Davis.
  • Pirate attacks up 14% globally this year
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding shares at 3-month high
  • Background checks for US port workers

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL Japan, Nippon Express join in logistics venture
  • Hong Kong company to set up logistics park in Nantong
  • Lianyungang-Russia rail container service launched
  • Port of Rizhao throughput up 20.5 pc through September
  • Port of Fangchenggang box volume surges 65pc in first eight months
  • China has more than 10,000 shipping berths
  • GS1 speakers urge enterprises to meet rising supply chain demands
  • Geodis opens groupage office in Amiens north of Paris
  • IMO, Canada tell containerships to avoid killing whales
  • Juneyao Airlines launches Shanghai to Haikou, Shenyang services
  • China Eastern starts Shanghai-Busan flights via town near North Korea
  • Wuhan to build US$45 million airport logistics park
  • New IL-76TD-90VD freighter enters Volga-Dnepr service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI-Bharati deal shot-in-arm for indigenous shipbuilding industry
  • Sethu channel project: Coastal players see watered-down benefits
  • Garware Offshore to test shipbuilding waters
  • Pentagon Marine Services & Finaval consolidate strengths
  • Paris think-tank says ship capacity being kept under shroud
  • India, SA & Brazil plan to set up joint shipping company
  • Govt may cut onion export price soon
  • Scope for Indo-Australian JVs seen in energy and infrastructure-related technologies
  • Pharmaceutical exports can treble India-SA trade-Ficci paper
  • US Customs bond on shrimp imports illegal, rules WTO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lehnkering names head of road logistics and services division
  • MOL opens offices in India for bulk carrier business
  • Lufthansa continues growth
  • Etihad Airways to increase flights by 20%

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Decline in piracy "bottomed out"
  • "Steady progress" of Jacksonville port project
  • Rickmers' new Korean subsidiary
  • Tidewater results estimate lower that expectations

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Sharp increase in piracy attacks
  • Bharati and Apeejay in new Indian shipyard JV
  • Tidewater gives earnings guidance
  • Quintana Maritime eyes "strategic alternatives"

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • US shipmaster arrested in Spain
    Lawyers challenge the arrest yesterday of the US-citizen master of the Bahamas-flagged Odyssey Explorer.
  • A Spanish Odyssey hits dire straits
  • Quintana shares surge on sale speculation
    QUINTANA Maritime is exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.
  • Glencore and Transpetrol forge tanker link
    FIRMS agree to equally share their interests in six tanker newbuildings.
  • Finance tightens up but shipping carries on regardless
    THE cost of ship finance is going up, but loan margins are not rising because shipping has become a riskier proposition.
  • It can't go on for ever
    THE good times are rolling right now for the dry bulk market and there is hope the cycle will be of longer duration.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Quintana in sale rumour
    Speculation is rampant on Wall Street today as to whether Quintana Maritime may be up for sale
  • Mermaid hauls 'big wigs' in listing
    Mermaid has opened trading in Singapore's stock exchange and is now off to a blistering start
  • Competition hots up on tonnage tax
    THE ink is hardly dry on the new tonnage tax law for the Netherlands Antilles before the Dutch government in The Hague is looking at further relaxing its own laws
  • Treasure hunter arrested
    SPANISH security forces have intercepted the Ocean Explorer, a treasure-hunting ship owned by US-based Odyssey Marine Exploration and escorted the ship to Algeciras
  • Dreyfus derides deplorable Newhaven
    "DEPLORABLE" facilities at Newhaven are holding back the new ferry service from Dieppe, according ship operator Louis Dreyfus
  • MarAd joins California conflab
    FEDERAL, state and local officials joined on Friday to establish a "collaboration" to address daunting environmental and infrastructure challenges
  • Putin joins Caspian summit
  • Oceanaut makes $700M bulk buy
  • Advance cargo declarations retreat
  • Ex-KGB man to run Russian oil flows
  • Trade treaty hangs in balance
  • Samsung to build 16,000teu monster
  • Haiti trade to be raised from dead?
  • Star Cruises pulls out of India
  • RCCL fleet shuffle continues
  • OSG to train marine cadets

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • TWIC sign-up begins at Wilmington, Del.
    Transportation Security Administration begins enrolling workers for biometric ID card at eastern port.
  • LA-Long Beach facing steep expansion costs
  • CN opens intermodal rail terminal in British Columbia
  • Traders warned to prepare for ACE system roll-out
  • Double throughput or suffer, U.S. ports told
  • Auto logistics mulls port efficiency upgrades
  • CCM names Prince president
  • EU wants to end short-sea customs checks
  • Port of Jacksonville to open MOL terminal in 2009
  • EVA adds Houston service
  • CMA CGM opens Senegal short-sea service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • CN opens British Columbia intermodal terminal
  • CSCL gears up for expansion as Q3 revenue surges by 30%
  • Melbourne readies for deepening
  • China ready to celebrate 100 million TEU
  • DP World ports are first to start controversial 100% container scanning

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Builders face tariff ax
    As Canada negotiates a free-trade agreement with South Korea, shipbuilders are bracing for the prospect that officials will lift the 25% tariff on foreign vessels.
  • Quintana for sale?
    US-listed bulker owner announces that it is seeking "strategic alternatives" in light of skyrocketing asset values, leading at least one analyst to wonder if the company is up for sale.
  • Spill has $6m price tag
    Estimate for Puerto Rican oil spill tied to General Maritime reaches more than $6m as crews finish cleanup efforts.
  • Thumbs up for dry-bulk
    Jefferies analyst issues a round of boosts to shipping company projections as dry-bulk sector charter rates strengthen.
  • Crew crisis bites
    Canada and Vietnam latest to suffer from dearth of seafarers leaving ships short-handed.
  • Bore builds fleet
    Finnish owner snaps up two multipurpose vessels from Dutch owner Kornet.
  • Hammer for Cefor
    Norwegian marine insurance organisation seeks to forge a stronger presence with Helle Hammer.
  • Piracy on the rise again
    Somalia and Nigeria still showing the largest increases but Malacca Strait continues to buck the trend.
  • Pittas pays out
    Euroseas third quarter dividend increases by 16% on previous period as dry bulk market keeps cash flowing.
  • Putin flies united flag
    Russian premier announces plans to exclude foreign-flagged vessels from the Caspian Sea.
  • Orey in at Bilbao
    Portuguese broker and agent taking 50% stake in Spanish port operating company.
  • Oca backs ratings fund
    Head of key Filipino union supports rich-world crew subsidy but admits it means less money for his members.
  • Tidewater lowers expectations
    US supply ship giant will dip below analysts' quarterly profit forecasts as ship sales fall.
  • Technip orders in Korea
    French offshore and subsea services group signs for a pipelay unit at STX Heavy Industries.
  • STX in buy-back bid
    South Korean owner wants to regain some of its holding following recent bank deal.
  • Siem sells oldie
    Oslo-listed offshore player sells ageing standby vessel for $10.5m.
  • CSG grows in Romania
    Chinese giant's Romanian agency joint venture benefiting from growing domestic imports.
  • CSCL marches on
    Hong Kong-listed line sees share price soar to boost its expansion plans ahead of a Shanghai listing.
  • Hong Kong detains duo
    SCI bulker and Technomar boxship failed September safety checks.
  • MNP teams with Rolls-Royce
    Russian shipyard group to target offshore vessel market with help of ship designer.
  • Samsung confirms Zim order
    South Korean yard reveals itself as builder of eight 12,600-teu units for Israeli outfit in $1.37bn deal.
  • More strong growth at PSA
    Singapore's dominant terminal operator saw another month of double-digit increases in volumes.
  • South Africa goes tripartite
    Government plots shipping line to link Mumbai, Cape Town and Sao Paulo.
  • Oceanaut confirms Restis deal
    Excel Maritime-backed blank-cheque outfit to buy nine bulkers as well as sell shares to Restis family.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • APL's average box revenue continues climb
  • OOCL parent orders four 8,600-TEU ships from Chinese yard
  • Lazard: No near term boost from tanker conversions
  • Oceanaut plans fleet purchase
  • Rickmers creates Korea subsidiary
  • TBS takes delivery of bulker
  • OOCL adding Rotterdam to Irish feeder
  • Zim box ships pass U.S. Coast Guard's Qualship 21 test
  • UPS announces major leadership change
  • Kitty Hawk files for Chapter 11 reorganization
  • Martinez joins Global Aero Logistics board
  • BA World Cargo makes India appointments
  • CN opens Prince George Distribution Center
  • Prince named president of chassis pool manager
  • Kazakh demand for export docs jeopardizes U.S. trade
  • U.S. Coast Guard chief seeks risk-based supply chain security
  • Child labor provision could ban more imports
  • Dubai firm plans logistics park in South Carolina
  • UTi completes Israeli deals
  • SoCal ports plan to forge ahead with truck plan
  • ICTSI names Ecuador, Brazil officers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Svitzer swaps two tugs in Baltic operation
    Svitzer A/S is about to change tugs in their barge train running from the Baltic area to shipyards in Stralsund and Odense. The Svitzer Munin, flying Saint Vincent flag, will shortly be sold back to Sweden and re-flagged ...
  • Hearing on Bourbon Dolphin stability
    All through the Bourbon Dolphin hearings in 'lesund, Norway, the vessels stability has been questioned and a special hearing opens next week to find the answers to some important questions regarding stability. Both the builder of the vessel, Ulstein Verft ...
  • Owners tax payments
    More of Norwegian owners' tax bills could be converted into environmental measures. The Norwegian Ship owners' Association (NSA) would welcome this switch to dampen the detrimental effects of the NOK 14 billion back-tax bill. The total tax bill in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2007
  • Fuel surcharges up yet again
    Bunker price surge in 'recent weeks' blamed for increase.
  • New executive team at SEAaT
    Work aimed at reducing emissions from ships to be driven forward with tanker and oil industry executives at the helm.
  • $90 crude oil 'easily within reach'
    WTI crude close to $88 per barrel on fears of Turkish incursion into Iraq.
  • Rotterdam: Many suppliers fully booked
  • Japan bonded bunker sales dip in August
    Both bunker fuel and MDO sales fall from previous year and month.
  • Red tape may jeopardize competitiveness
    New rules such as tariffs and licenses for bunkering could push up costs at South African ports.
  • Busan prices match Singapore
    Good availability in Korean ports; prices expected to firm further today.
  • Iranian hub undercuts Fujairah
    Cockett Marine says bunker sales are growing at Bandar Abbas.

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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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