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November 4, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • KepSing names second icebreaker
    AS the harsh Russian winter approaches, Keppel Corp unit Keppel Singmarine (KepSing) will play a part in keeping the sea passages there ice-free as it yesterday named the second of two icebreakers that it has built for major Russian oil company Lukoil's unit Lukoil-Kaliningradmorneft.
  • Surbana consortium is Brunei port consultant
    A SINGAPORE consortium comprising Surbana International Consultants and Global Maritime and Port Services (GMAPS) was appointed consultant for the detailed master plan to develop Brunei's Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) into a port-based trading and industrial area.
  • DP World to run Algerian port: report
    Dubai Port World (DP World) has agreed on a deal to run the cargo terminal in the Algerian port Djendjen, the port's managing director said on Sunday, the Algerian news agency APS reported.
  • Gulf tanker rates may resume downtrend
  • Hyundai Mipo earnings jump 76% on higher margins

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to start new Asia-east coast South America service
  • Global Insight sees 2009 2H east-west container 'bounce back'
  • Xian starts building railway container terminal
  • Trans-Hanzhou Bay Rail Bridge to start construction
  • Ghana's Tema Port to expand container terminal beyond 500,000 TEU
  • TNT launches 'green' depot concept in the Netherlands
  • Canadian Pacific takes control of South Dakota's DM&E Railroad
  • Container Leasing Market 2008 publication released
  • Continental Airlines to launch service from Shanghai to Newark
  • International airfreight, passenger flow down sharply in crisis
  • All Nippon Airways to team up with UPS in aircargo deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo Global posts impressive 151 pc growth in quarterly net profit
  • 69 ships on SCI's 5-yr shopping list
  • NOL notches Q3 net of $ 35 m
  • Shipping slowdown ripples reach Asian production lines
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of product tanker Jag Aabha
  • Maersk Line to cut Asia-Europe capacity by 10 pc
  • ...combines Asia-Latin America peak season loops
  • TS Lines to start MidEast service, expand intra-Asia
  • MOL to launch independent Asia-ECSA service
  • China Shipping builds world's largest floating shipyard
  • Chiwan Container Terminal launches Australian service
  • Middle East shipping goes green
  • EU conference ban prompts MOL to quit TSA & CTSA
  • 11,000-TEU CMA CGM Vela calls at YICT
  • Hanjin takes delivery of fifth 4,300-TEU Samsung ship
  • OOCL volume up by 6 pc in Q3
  • Drewry sees US West Coast ports losing Asia trade
  • Worse to come, fears Ron Widdows
  • Hamburg Süd Chairman Meves to make way for Ottamar Gast
  • SCT receiving MHS service ships
  • AADA bunker surcharge cut on China/HK-Australia trade
  • JNPT stall impresses at port & ship expo
  • Eredene investing in 3rd CFS in India, this time near Ennore Port
  • Forex reserves: Biggest weekly fall in 8 years
  • EGoM puts off decision on income-tax waiver for SEZ units' export profits
  • SAD blow from WTO body
  • Explore options to push economic growth in these hard times, Corp. India urged
  • Economy in pink of health, stresses Chidambaram
  • S&P rates India's economic fundamentals as strong
  • Rising $ swells export growth by 31 pc in H1
  • IMC to hold seminar on financing SMEs' growth next week

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • British Airways World Cargo announces global key accounts appointment
  • Hamburg Süd holds naming ceremony for 5,900 teu unit
  • Lufthansa augments earnings and offers in first nine months
  • Dentressangle with good results
  • Meet the ITJ at booth 2912 in hall 4/5 of the Kuala Lumpur Air Cargo Forum, 4-6 November

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Cameroons rebels seize Bourbon AHTS
  • Shipping's latest plea over piracy
  • Five no-shows at Mississippi collision hearing
  • K LINE launches New Asia-East Coast South America service

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Aker Yards now officially STX Europe
  • Keppel Singmarine delivers second Lukoil icebreaker

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Port of Tacoma calling for public comment on Tideflats project
  • Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of August
  • Musicians set to perform at Sea-Tac Airport
  • Schnitzer nets Nasdaq warning for director requirement shortfall
  • Union members approve new contract with Boeing

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • DryShips will 'survive drybulk standstill'
    DRYSHIPS boss Economou confident company has secured the future of its core dry bulk shipping business.
  • A time to take stock for DryShips
  • Nordic Tankers shareholders snub reform plans
    SHAREHOLDERS at Danish shipowner reject set of proposals to modernise the company.
  • Atlantic box trades braced for fallout
    CONTAINER shipping's dramatic reversal of fortunes is spreading to the transatlantic trades.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • US voters consider transit matrix
    BEYOND choosing a new president tomorrow, voters across the US will also decide the fate of $60Bn in transport infrastructure proposals
  • Shipping seen beating pirates alone
    SHIPPING does not need military force to ward off nearly all piracy, a specialist anti-piracy security company's boss declared today
  • Three missing after fatal sinking
    RESCUE operations are continuing today for three missing crewmen, with five seafarers confirmed dead after their box ship sank off a northeastern Chinese port
  • Economou predicts stronger market
    GEORGE Economou predicted today that cancelled vessel orders would combine with continued scrapping to increase demand for dry cargo vessels
  • Gibraltar ship routing discussed
    GIBRALTAR, Spain and the United Kingdom have discussed a proposal to create a new maritime traffic system for the Bay of Gibraltar
  • MOL plans ECSA capacity jump
    JAPAN'S Mitsui OSK Lines said today it plans an Asia/East Coast of South America service that will increase its capacity by about 25%
  • France, Spain sign pirate accord
    SPAIN and France have signed a new anti-piracy accord to exchange intelligence information and mutual military support

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • LA-Long Beach sets truck fee collection
    Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will begin collecting a $35 per-TEU clean-truck fee on November 17.
  • Federal judge extends ILA local oversight
  • Customs outlines 5-year plan for trade facilitation
  • McCain courts shippers
  • Income falls at Evergreen
  • $60B at stake for transportation on Nov. 4
  • Ratings agency says infrastructure credit to tighten
  • Crowley acquires broker
  • MOL opens S. Amer. service
  • Wan Hai, PIL end service, will take Asia-Europe slots
  • Profits up, Danaos and Rickmers look to reassure investors

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Cosco Pacific's operating profit dips for first nine months of 2008
  • Plimsoll warns of Chinese skills shortage
  • UASC to benefit from NWA and Maersk capacity cuts?
  • Danaos doing nicely
  • TK sells Magnum units to Fesco

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Dry-bulk charges
    Bulker owners move head sharply upward in a generally positive day for US shipping shares.
  • Big John nixes trio
    John Fredriksen has axed plans to buy three offshore newbuildings following shipyard delays.
  • Safe profits soar
    Safe Bulkers reports an 85% rise in profits in its first full quarter as a US-listed company.
  • Transam ships out
    Los Angeles investment firm cuts stake in Omega Navigation from 11.5% to 2% in a few months.
  • Lifebelt for Nemi
    New A rated owner set to buy Norwegian marine insurer from troubled Icelandic group.
  • Ballots say die
    Energy Infrastructure shareholders sign death warrant for blank-cheque company after failed Vanship deal.
  • Rates lift Tropical
    Caribbean shipping line's operating income rises as fuel surcharges add to rising rates.
  • OPCO pays off
    New York-listed Teekay Offshore adds 12.5% to its quarterly payout after lightering tanker play.
  • DryShips short
    George Economou-led bulker and drillship owner posts 71% rise in quarterly profit, but its not enough to impress analysts.
  • Last chance
    Poland tries to stave off end of shipbuilding at Gdynia and Szczecin by submitting new last-minute plan to European Commission.
  • Sister act
    Cecilie Astrup Fredriksen (left) joins SFI board to match twin sister Kathrine's haul of three directorships within the Fredriksen empire.
  • Refloat ready
    DryShips drilling unit to list in US within six months after being pulled from the Oslo exchange earlier this year, George Economou says.
  • African adventure
    Jan Fredrik Meling-led Eidesvik Offshore secured term work for PSV at competitive rate off Angola.
  • Maersk ship hit
    Somali pirates leave bullet holes in Maersk-owned tanker which narrowly avoids capture in Gulf of Aden.
  • Wei better
    Taiwanese bulker owner Shih Wei pushes up profit in first nine months as revenues grow.
  • Greek in pay row
    Evalend Shipping denies claim from ITF in Australia that some Filipino crew are unpaid for months.
  • 'Dry not dead'
    George Economou claims spot market "standstill" will be short lived as growth of developing economies is "irreversible".
  • Ace axes
    Camillo Eitzen-owned ferry player to pull one new ship from service between Sweden and Denmark due to lack of demand.
  • Bulk benefits
    Taiwan's U-Ming makes more money from dry cargo in first nine months of 2008.
  • State aid
    Helge Mogster-led Dof secures massive loan from Merchant Marine Fund for six units under construction in Brazil.
  • Bulker delay
    Indian owner Essar defers acquisition of three vessels as market crashes, but second quarter result turns to profit.
  • Bank moves in
    Deutsche Bank takes significant position at John Fredriksen's Frontline in anticipation of strong third quarter.
  • STX gets cash
    Europe's largest shipbuilder scoops nearly $65m from double deal with Korean banks.
  • Chowgule cheer
    Indian bulker owner made hay while the sun shone on bulkers in six months to 30 September.
  • "Grave concern"
    Indian shipbreaker Hariyana worried over fluctuating steel prices despite posting much bigger first-half profit.
  • Grand designs
    UK gas systems maker Hamworthy snaps up Polish ship designer BDC to boost services.
  • Boxship sinks
    At least five seafarers confirmed dead after containership sinks off China's northeast coast.
  • Shreyas weaker
    Indian feedership player finds first-half going tougher despite raising money from selling vessels.
  • Club aims high
    A costly week is in prospect for shipowners with Steamship Mutual pushing for a 17.5% general increase in P&I rates while the UK Club toys with 20% or a cash call.
  • Mipo toasts record
    Costly orders and softening steel prices send profit soaring and sales to record at Hyundai Mipo.
  • Dredger down
    Clean up underway off UK after hopper vessel sinks at Heysham, spilling diesel.
  • Costs hurt ABG
    Indian shipbuilder's second-quarter profit drops a quarter on higher raw material and interest costs.
  • Garware pens PSV
    Indian offshore owner returns to Norway's Havyard Leirvik with $55m order for single unit.
  • Clough fixes
    Australian engineering giant secures possible two year charter for subsea construction vessel newbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • USDA: Grain freight rates fall to lowest level in 5 years
  • Seaspan reports loss, expresses confidence in business model
  • MarAd extends deadline for slot in Maritime Security Program
  • Tropical reports higher operating income
  • U.S, EU to harmonize air cargo security
  • Boeing goes back to work
  • Economist: Latest truck data consistent with a recession
  • Freight rail in India declines in second quarter
  • CBP makes late push for "10+2," rejects pilot concept
  • NAFTA update possible with right approach, Mexican official says
  • McCain shares transport views with NIT League
  • CBP reorganizes international affairs office
  • Vietnamese garment makers urged to look inward as exports slow
  • ITC to monitor Chinese apparel and textile imports
  • USDA promotes Link to AMS, Van Doren GIPSA top posts
  • IJS expands to Vietnam
  • CORRECTION: GAO calls on Commerce to suspend VEU program
  • Global Link expands in China through local forwarder agreement
  • SoCal truck plan appel gets extension, TEU tax starts Nov. 17
  • Zhuhai berth ready to open by end of year

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
  • Aker Yards is now STX Europe
    From November 3, 2008 the international shipbuilding group Aker Yards and all its subsidiaries will share the common brand STX Europe. A change of name became actual after the South Korean based STX Business Group acquired 92.46 percent of ...
  • Shareholders used their power in Nordic Tankers
    The chairman of the board of Nordic Tankers, Steen Bryde, did not have much success with the proposals issued for the extra ordinary general assembly. Of the eight proposals, six fell as they did not gain the necessary two-thirds ...
  • Mærsk tanker fended off pirates in Gulf of Aden
    The Danish flagged chemical tanker Britta Mærsk was attacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday morning. Two fast running boats attacked the tanker, that was on a voyage from Singapore to Jeddah. The Britta Mærsk was sailing ...

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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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