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November 3, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Egypt planning S$8.1b expansion of Port Said
    Egypt unveiled a plan to expand the Suez Canal's Port Said into a maritime transport hub, with potential investment of more than 30 billion Egyptian pounds (S$8.1 billion).
  • ST Marine clinches Bluestone Offshore's conversion contract
    SIGNALLING that there continues to be work in all segments of the offshore and marine sector, ST Engineering's marine unit, ST Marine, tied up a $3 million conversion job from Singapore-based Bluestone Offshore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Falling rates, cargo prompt Maersk to cut Asia-Europe 10pc
  • China's port throughput to hit 170 million TEU by 2010
  • Taicang's 49pc volume hike makes it China's fastest growing port
  • Guangdong export value hits a record high in September
  • Dalian volume up 22.4 pc in first 9 months to 3.3 million TEU
  • AP Moller-Maersk opens 52-FEU 'Friendship School' in Sichuan
  • Adelaide's Prograin container port opens for business
  • St Petersburg container ro-ro conference November 20
  • Nova Scotia box terminal given green go-ahead
  • Rival Indian air carriers forge alliance to face mounting costs
  • Emirates hosts top cargo agents awards in Brisbane
  • China Airlines increases Kaohsiung-to-Manila daily flights to seven weekly

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Vizag takes centrestage to focus on pivotal issues concerning maritime, logistics & ex-im trade on Nov. 18 & 19
  • Mercator nets 15 pc more in Q2
  • Ship finance conference to assess impact of global crisis on maritime industry begins tomorrow
  • Arshiya International posts stupendous 160 pc rise in H1 net
  • DCI to divert Sethu dredger
  • It's official! Bhaskarachar now KPT Dy Chairman
  • Paradip Port berths pass PPPAC muster
  • DHS chief lists obstacles to 100 pc container scanning
  • GTI drives safety message home in fun-filled ways
  • Kulkarni flashes S.O.S. to Shipping Secy
  • Yen for freight corridor may benefit Japanese loco companies
  • Rlys to acquire land in Bharuch & Vadodara for freight corridor
  • NMPT opens another rly line in marshalling yard for cargo
  • RBI ushers in era of soft credit, easy liquidity

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Sebastian Dziadek to steer Deutsche Binnenreederei
  • Le Havre: Slight increase in handling volumes
  • Lufthansa launches Düsseldorf-Miami service
  • Panalpina with higher revenues, but lower net earnings
  • Meet the ITJ at booth 2912 in hall 4/5 of the Kuala Lumpur Air Cargo Forum, 4-6 November

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Precious set for fleet renewal despite "repeat of eighties"
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen's 9-month operating profit up
  • MOL splits from PIL on S America service
  • PIL ship refloated

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Bollinger sells PSV newbuilds via online auction
  • USCG cracks down on towing vessel crews and licenses
  • Another $37.5 million for LCS-1
  • Carnival to suspend 2009 dividend payments
  • Bourbon AHTS crew members kidnapped

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Maxwell's retirement plans changing Port of Portland management scheme
  • US rail freight traffic count heads down during week
  • NASSCO delivers latest T-AKE vessel to US Navy
  • Mitsui OSK Line offers independent Asia/SAmerica run
  • Crowley distribution center nets bonded CFS designation

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Seaspan predicts cancellations as Evergreen slumps
    ORDERS for big boxships will be cancelled, delayed, or converted to other ship types if industry downturn is prolonged.
  • Ship order cancellations shrouded in secrecy
  • EU anti-piracy force swamped by requests
    BRUSSELS cell receiving five requests a day from ships looking for protection in Gulf of Aden.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Pirates off Cameroon threaten crew
    PIRATES who attacked an oil tug off the coast of Cameroon threatened today to kill the 10 hostages they seized within three days if their demands are not met
  • Anti-piracy blueprint issued
    SEVEN leading shipping organisations issued a three-step battle plan today "to address the scourge of piracy against merchant shipping"
  • Carnival suspends 1Q09 dividend
    CARNIVAL said today the corporation will suspend its quarterly dividend throughout 2009 in response to the credit crunch and a slowdown in consumer demand
  • EC slams door on Polish yard aid
    THE EC has decided that the bankruptcy-threatened Polish shipyards of Gdynia and Szczecin should not receive any more government aid if they are sold to investors
  • Kenya can use force to take Faina
    KENYA is considering using force today to free the hijacked Ukrainian ro-ro Faina, as authorised by the UN
  • PNSC in market for old tonnage
    PAKISTAN'S listed national flag carrier PNSC is in the market for second hand vessels, the company told Fairplay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • House panel leaders urge 10+2 test
    Members of House Ways and Means Committee have urged Customs to take an intermediary step before controversial security filing rule becomes final
  • US, EU reach cargo-screening agreement
  • Marad halts short sea invites
  • Major drop for rail traffic
  • Seaspan narrows loss
  • NYK shuts Panama units
  • Lines trim bunker charges on China-HK to Australia
  • ProLogis in Mexico deal
  • Warning hurts Goldenport
  • FMC's Brennan lone vote against LA trucks lawsuit
  • ANA lifts cargo revenue

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Safety at work
    In the 18th century, Dr Johnson wrote: 'No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get him in jail; for being in a ship is being in jail, with the chance of being drowned.' Thankfully, conditions have improved for the modern day seafarer but the 20 crew of the Turkish-owned 82,900dwt bulker the Yasa Neslihan held hostage by the hijacking of their vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday and the 180 other seafarers still held hostage on board 10 hijacked ships at the whim and mercy of Somali-based pirates, may be forgiven for not completely sharing that view.
  • Stocks recover; oil flat; charter market plunges
  • MOL to resign from ELAA
  • PIL and Wan Hai cull Asia-Europe service
  • Stobart shows strength in H1 08
  • Seaspan in the red: but business model in the pink

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • Danaos in uptick
    US-listed boxship owner sees 10% rise in profits as new vessels added cash and costs were kept in check.
  • Stocks march up
    US shipping and offshore shares follow stock markets in another day of gains, but cruiseship players plunge.
  • Bulkers on block
    Brokers list a pair of bulk carriers as up for sale despite near-dead sale-and-purchase market.
  • Line keeps cash
    Micky Arison-led Carnival suspends dividend payments despite boosting full-year profit forecast today.
  • It's quotes time
    Britannia's empire shrinks and the fallout from ICI's collapse continues, but does anyone give a monkey's?
  • Mexico box move
    The port of Guaymas set to build a container terminal aimed at imports to the United States.
  • ICI in denial
    E-mail allegations reported by TradeWinds draw bankrupt Ukrainian bulker player out to deny involvement.
  • Tallink troubled
    Late delivery and rising fuel costs slash Ferry owner's full-year bottom line.
  • Box blues
    Taiwan's number two containership operator follows Evergreen in posting weaker nine-month profit in downturn.
  • Lay-up loss
    OSG America writes down Overseas Integrity as impaired but beats own estimates otherwise.
  • Less bulky
    Japanese coastal bulker owner Shinwa Naiko posts lower first-half profit as margins decrease.
  • Capital net leaps
    Capital Product Partners sees a 71% gain in quarterly profits, as the CEO says the company is ready to weather tough times ahead.
  • Ten crew seized
    Nigerian gunmen attack Bourbon AHTS in Gulf of Guinea taking 10 crew members hostage.
  • WW profit slashed
    Ingar Skaug-led shipowner sees third quarter bottom line sliced in half by unrealised losses but operating figures are on the up.
  • Wan Hai lower
    Taiwanese container line makes operating loss in first nine months, but saved by investments.
  • Rock and roll
    Services returning to normal after worst storms in twenty years disrupt port of Genoa.
  • Goldenport stung
    Grim market outlook from Paris Dragnis-led bulker player sees its stock take a hammering in London while other dry-cargo owners rise in Oslo.
  • Sincere slump
    Taiwanese bulker and tanker owner records lower profit for first three quarters as revenues decline.
  • Costs hit Rickmers
    Singapore-listed boxship owner sees huge leap in sales as fleet grows but finance and vessel costs bite.
  • Stig strikes gold
    Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has bagged a strong profit from the sale of a PSV to K-Line, brokers say.
  • MOL alone
    Japanese liner company scraps South America tie-up with PIL as it seeks to meet growing demand.
  • Damage limitation
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings is preparing for the worst from bulker and boxship markets.
  • Maiden mishap
    New SCI VLCC's first voyage ends in collision that sinks Cambodian cargoship off South Korea.
  • Brighter later
    Japanese tanker and bulker player Meiji Shipping expecting more profitable second half after posting lower interim figures.
  • Up, down for KLC
    Sales boom for Korean dry-bulk owner in third quarter but FFA and forex losses send profit south.
  • DFDS extends
    Danish owner charters Polferries ro-ro to gain foothold in Polish market on Swedish run.
  • Evergreen slumps
    Taiwanese boxship giant's nine-month profit plunges 78% in tougher global market.
  • KHI cuts
    Japanese shipbuilder expecting lower annual profit after interim numbers fall on stronger yen.
  • Precious purrs
    Thai bulker owner has seen third quarter profits more than double on higher rates.
  • Topaz makeover
    ST Marine to convert former Toisa PSV into geotechnical survey vessel for Bluestone Offshore.
  • OSG sets record
    US-listed tanker giant says third quarter performance was the "best in the company's history".
  • Double act
    K Line and Singapore's PIL set to launch new Asia-East Coast South America service in 2009.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • APL confirms plans to lay up vessels
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen: profit falls, but shipping volumes strong
  • Lines plan Asia/East Coast South America changes
  • MarAd will not seek marine highway applications
  • UASC starts Far East/Europe service
  • EVA turns Taipei/Paris service back to combo from dedicated freighter
  • Obama speaks out on infrastructure, regulation
  • U.S. thermal paper makers burned by Chinese, German imports
  • FedEx to lead U.S. trade mission to India
  • Panalpina: Earnings fall, but market share grows
  • Ports America names 3 VPs

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 31, 2008
  • DFDS and Polferries are joining forces
    DFDS and Polferries will start to cooperate on the ferry route Swinoujscie'Ystad. From November 1 2008 DFDS will charter the ro-pax ferry Wavel, owned by the Polish company. DFDS and Polferries have entered into a management agreement, saying ...
  • Ace-Link takes one vessel out of service
    Ace-Link A/S will withdraw one of the new mini-cruise vessels from its service between Helsingborg and Helsingør. After one year of service the company realizes that it was not possible to gain enough passengers to fill the ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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%
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.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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