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November 22, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World share offer 15 times subscribed
    Dubai sold US$4.96 billion of shares in port operator DP World at the top of indicative prices, valuing the world's fourth- largest container handler at US$21.58 billion in the Middle East's biggest initial public offering (IPO).
  • Global cargo gauge flags record economic growth
    A gauge of global cargo demand is signalling record- breaking economic growth even as US imports slow, suggesting that emerging powerhouses China and India are pulling enough weight to counterbalance a downturn in the world's biggest economy.
  • Cosco to sell containers to Austrian firm
    Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third-largest container-terminal operator, agreed to sell sea-cargo boxes to Austria's SLI Dritte Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG for US$194.7 million to fund other investments.
  • Judge issues order to detain freighter
  • Law on pollution legal: EU court

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL hopes to raise $1.6 billion from Shanghai listing
  • Schenker China to receive legitimate licences for NVOCC business
  • Ningbo-Asean trade surges 40pc in first three quarters
  • Evergreen to offer Southeast Asia-Australia service
  • APL launches Hainan-Vietnam service
  • Strikes at Cochin Port raises DP World doubts about building new terminal
  • DB super board tells management to stand against strikers' demands
  • SIA Cargo flies between Belgium and USA using '7th Freedom' rights
  • AirBridgeCargo takes first of three Boeing 747-400ER freighters
  • Egyptair 24th airline to join Cargo 2000 standards group

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line adjudged 'Container Shipping Line of the year'
  • BIFA questions FEFC decision to impose congestion charge
  • CSCL expanding rapidly as integrated logistics service provider
  • National Waterways III inaugurated
  • Handicrafts, carpets exports hit by rupee appreciation
  • Soyameal exports to China may treble
  • Talks on trade through LoC soon
  • Iran now a major market for Basmati
  • Tata Steel, SAIL agree to KoPT plan to reserve 2 berths at Haldia for handling coal, coke
  • 11.29 pc rise in Rlys' goods earnings during April-Oct.
  • ETA Engineering to begin container train services on ICD Loni-JN Port sector from tomorrow
  • GST may have dual format at Centre, state
  • MEP of onion reduced by $ 75 a tonne
  • Coir industry seeks additional concessions to face effect of rupee appreciation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dieckmann leaves Kerry Logistics
  • Le Havre reports good results
  • Qatar Airways orders Boeing aircraft
  • FedEx named official Baselworld courier service provider

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • EU advocate general's mixed opinion
  • Shipping's new green guide
  • Greece gives US$1m to Straits project
  • Ocean Heavylift builds business

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Arrest warrant for Cosco Busan

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Washington State Ferries pulling Steel Electric class vessels
  • US sees trade numbers jump with Canada, Mexico during '06
  • Entry deadline nearing for Bellingham gingerbread contest
  • Horizon Lines revising fourth quarter, full year numbers
  • Cargill adds web site focusing on grain industry

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • BNP Paribas tells SembCorp to pay up
    BANK demands $50.7m to cover forex losses, with threat of winding-up order for Jurong Shipyard if it is not paid.
  • SembCorp stumps up $115m to cover unauthorised foreign exchange deals
  • Wah Kwong mulls Hong Kong listing
    BULKER operator could relist on Hong Kong bourse as it considers options for future development.
  • DP World raises $5bn from IPO
    PORT operator's share sale valued at $4.96bn and was 15 times oversubscribed.
  • High flyers become future leaders at Euromed Marseille
    THE founding class of 2008 prepare to hit the books at Marseilles' newest business school.
  • Spreading the careers word
    THE UK Merchant Navy Training Board has done well in getting young people interested in a sea career.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • H&W agrees recycling partnership
    HARLAND and Wolff has entered into a collaboration to offer recycling services for European ships
  • CBP unbends the rules on cruise
    US Customs & Border Protection has proposed stricter rules for foreign-flag cruise ships sailing predominately US itineraries
  • Jamaican flag dreams in millions
    JAMAICA is intent on amassing 1M GT in its ship registry by 2010, according to the country's new minister of Transport and Works
  • Petro-Canada in panic at St Pete
    PETRO-Canada petitions Russian gas giant Gazprom for a decision as it procrastinates over a new LNG plant and tanker terminal near St Petersburg
  • NeKo gets cold feet on Baltic ferry
  • BIFA bashes FEFC over surcharge
  • Palm oil restriction back at Cochin
  • Indian shipyards on subsidy strike
  • Red Sea ferry fleet cut by half
  • Ulstein expands engineering base
  • OSG lightering protected
  • Phils extends bareboat chartering
  • Warrant out for Cosco Busan
  • Crew refused bail again in Greece

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • DP World IPO oversubscribed
    The stock offering, priced at the top of its indicative range, will capitalize fourth-largest terminal operator at $21.6 billion.
  • Japan-U.S. trade gap shrinks
  • Rotterdam ups harbor dues
  • No German rail strike for now
  • Nehru wants DP World to handle transshipments
  • British Airways to expand Heathrow perishables
  • New box station for Cochin
  • NYK inks China ore deal
  • Trade pact for Japan, ASEAN
  • 'K' Line files FMC complaint against shipper groups
  • Global economic slowdown seen in short term

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Oil price about to breach USD100
  • More needs to be done says IMO chief
  • Canadian Pacific Railway and union seek compromise
  • MSC back new Santos port
  • DPW shares priced at USD1.30

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Danes slam hijacked master
    Maritime authority says captain didn't do enough to protect his crew before pirates boarded the ship in June.
  • Bendtsen hoists Danish flag
    Denmark's shipping minister tells TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum that the country is ready to challenge London and other cities as a global shipping centre.
  • Minoan powers on
    Athens-listed ferry owner banks higher profits despite reduced sales.
  • More pain for SembCorp
    French bank BNP Paribas wants payment for forex losses run up by Singapore yard's sacked finance chief.
  • 'Not a casino boat'
    Discovery Cruise Line issues a statement contradicting media descriptions of the company as running a casino boat.
  • Sinotrans hits top gear
    Hong Kong IPO valued at $1.42bn after bulker owner sets final offering price.
  • Sembawang wins conversion work
    Singapore yard to turn up to six ferries into offshore accommodation ships for Equinox.
  • Ruias rampant
    Essar brothers seventh on India's rich list ' topped once more by steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.
  • Washington pulls ferries
    Aging ferries serving Washington state's islands are pulled from service after sistership shows hull damage.
  • Smit swells forecast
    Rotterdam-based group predicts 35% rise in annual profits.
  • Hess vows to appeal
    The company proposing an LNG terminal in Massachusetts plans to appeal the US Coast Guard's rejection of the Weaver's Cove LNG terminal.
  • No mistakes for Westgarth
    Teekay Maritime Services president tells TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum that emphasis must always be on quality.
  • Lund looks up
    First Olsen banking on improved fourth quarter following the departure of the Bulford Dolphin drilling rig.
  • Belief strong at Bottiglieri
    Boss Mariella Bottiglieri bets money on post-panamax newbuildings ahead of Panama Canal widening.
  • Only OSG, judge rules
    Delaware judge overturns ruling that allowed another company to conduct vessel-to-vessel lightering in the Delaware Bay, the protected turf of an OSG subsidiary.
  • Judge orders Busan arrest
    US federal judge issues an arrest warrant for the Cosco Busan over San Francisco Bay bunker spill.
  • DP World IPO worth $4.96bn
    UAE port operator sets Middle East record after bumping up offering due to increased demand.
  • Morel gets tough
    InterManager chief wants shipmanagers to sign up to ethics code from 1 January, following revelations of shady practices.
  • Echevarria a big German fan
    Boxship players NSC's success could not have happened without KG system and tonnage tax, boss tells TradeWinds.
  • Ocean working harder
    Norwegian offshore owner sees profits increase due to higher fleet utilisation.
  • Cosco's box bonanza
    Hong Kong-listed company nets $194.7m from the sale of several thousand containers.
  • Nordic mulls share issue
    Speaking at TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum, Danish tanker owner's Flemming Sorensen says stock sale on the cards next year.
  • Fair enough
    Lauritzen's Torben Janholt launches defence of bulker pools that have swamped Danish owners in cash.
  • NCL's numbers red
    Norwegian Cruise Line parent posts an $8.59m loss after suffering losses on foreign exchange rates on euro debt.
  • More to Singapore
    Success as shipping hub not just about tax incentives, Singapore Maritime Foundation's Dato Jude Benny tells TradeWinds.
  • Willingale reaches out
    V Group director says shipmanager's broader strategy is to link up with partners for new business.
  • Election gets Hansen's vote
    Danish Shipowners' Association bigwig says snap poll bodes well for country's marine industry.
  • Three rescued from Kamyust-1
    Russian crew saved from cargoship that went down in Caspian Sea storms, but nine still missing.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • China Shipping plans more activity on Shanghai stock exchange
  • COSCO Pacific sells containers for $195 million
  • Cargolux adds second Kazakhstan city to network
  • UPS's Teamster employees approve new contract
  • US Airways to start Philadelphia-Heathrow flights
  • FAST trucker caught at Calexico
  • Senator seeks fixes, review of DHS scanning contracts
  • CBP faulted for no-bid contract to Alaskan tribe
  • Survey: Online shopping growing
  • Leavitt to visit Port of Houston, China
  • ITC: No duties for coated free sheet paper imports from Asia
  • PepsiCo CEO joins U.S.-India Business Council board
  • Mattel contracts Geodis to manage North Europe DC
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
  • Palm Beach "inland port" proposal taking shape
  • DP World raises $4.9 billion in stock sale
  • Cherin appointed Long Beach port executive officer
  • Contaminated Hudson River dredge spoil to be shipped to Texas
  • Baltimore shipyard owner's problems widen
  • Port of Rotterdam increases 2008 harbor dues
  • Port of Le Havre box volume up 26.4%
  • Aker Yards engages JP Morgan to explore international options

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Color Line sells Color Festival ' and close down route
    Norwegian Color Line has sold the Color Festival, built in 1985, to Medinvest SpA (Corsica Ferries). The price tag is EUR 49 million. The Prinsesse Ragnhild, which today traffics the Vestland service, is to replace the Color Festival on the ...
  • V.Navy in green recycling project
    Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries and Golder Associates will together with V.Navy provide a full-service, environmentally sound and socially responsible ship recovery and recycling service in Belfast. The services will be available to both commercial- and military ships. ' For ...
  • First new Sundbus arrived at Helsingør
    The first of the new passenger vessels to Ace Link (the former Sundsbussarna) has finally arrived at Helsingør. The ship, Simara Ace, arrived yesterday from Gdansk, Poland, where it has been built by Remontowa over a period of more than ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • DOE shows unexpected oil inventory draws
    Report shows decline in US crude oil imports and stocks, distillates as well.
  • US Defense Department looking for African bunker suppliers
    Purchases will be made using the SEA Card system.
  • North Sea SECA can be fully enforced
    Loophole closes as IMO regulations catch up with European Union rules.
  • Fire at Durban Refinery
    Storage tank still burning more than 30 hours after being struck by lightning.
  • Rotterdam market firm in line with barges
  • Japanese traders eye newbuilds
    Seven 6,200 mt bunker tankers being built in China slated for delivery from early next year.
  • Japanese supply shortage set to ease
    Nippon Oil to resume supplies to the bunker market.
  • Auckland: Tight avails until December
    Next replenishment due on December 10.

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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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