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April 8, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific H2 profit up 81% on China exports
    Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third largest container terminal operator, boosted second-half profit 81 per cent, helped by surging shipments of Chinese-made toys, furniture and clothing to Europe and the US.
  • SMOU helps 22 stranded crew recover unpaid wages
    The Singapore Maritime Officers' Union (SMOU), together with the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and the Maritime Port Authority (MPA), has helped the 22 stranded crew on the stricken bulker MV Lady Belinda recover US$102,000 in unpaid wages owed them since last December.
  • Gulf tanker rates may extend decline
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest market for supertankers, may extend its biggest two-day drop in three years as refineries release spare ships into the market.
  • Indonesian port workers may begin open-ended strike today

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen to start Japan America Shuttle service to US west coast
  • CKA service to drop Hong Kong on new China-Korea-Australia loop in May
  • US container traffic building, but still below last year: Port Tracker
  • Colombo record: Up 11pc to 2.8 million TEU in first 10 months
  • Estonia signs United Nations' IMO Wreck Removal Convention
  • New freight ferry from Russia to Japan
  • Open Skies deal stands to open air cargo markets in EU and UK
  • Air France-KLM quit Alitalia take-over talks after union demands more
  • Volga-Dnepr Group sales leap 52pc to US$1 billion in 2007

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TNWA offers two new direct shuttles linking China, Japan & LA
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades ANP Australia/New Zealand & US East Coast service
  • CSCL to buy terminal operation company from parent
  • K Line & MOL to launch 2nd FE-WCSA loop, hike capacity by 65 pc
  • MSC corrects BAF increase on Med-US trade lanes
  • Cory Brothers Shipping wins BP hub agency contract
  • ...launches service linking Fuzhou, Zhangzhou & Yingkou
  • Raft of changes in NYK's top brass
  • Maersk Line appoints managers for NZ, Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand
  • ...to scrap NASA service
  • NOL Group announces new appointments
  • Kalmar & Transnet Ltd extend partnership to tackle SA's growing box volumes
  • Panama Canal dredges into the future
  • AWATA implements BAF of $ 663 per TEU
  • Dalian port adds to MSC's Black Sea service
  • Menlo Worldwide Logistics to relocate Singapore HQ
  • Hong Kong-style in stream container operations by SKS Logistics Ltd
  • Wilson Sandhu Logistics buys back 15 pc equity from Geodis Wilson
  • India, Myanmar sign double taxation avoidance pact
  • Coffee exports fetch record earnings of $ 505 m in 2007-08
  • Paradip Port handles record 42.44 m tonnes in 2007-08
  • Mormugao Port handles 35.13 m tonnes in 2007-08
  • Curtains rising on Conquest 2008 tomorrow
  • Inflation galloped to three-year of 7 pc
  • FDI inflows spurt by 712 pc in Feb.
  • 48 Indian cos figure in Forbes' top 2,000
  • DEPB benefit on Basmati rice exports taken away
  • ... export subsidy schemes extended
  • IMF sees spectre of recession looming

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • UPS names new global freight forwarding team managers
  • New World Alliance with two new Asia-US west coast shuttles
  • New Panalpina cargo building at Amsterdam Schiphol
  • Will SNCF swallow up Geodis?
  • TransRussia 2008, Moscow, 22-24 April, ITJ booth no. 8.2-F01

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Somali pirates seize mini cruiseship
  • DP World's profits up more than 50%
  • Camillo Eitzen sells bulkers
  • MOL's new Asia-US shuttles

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Seaspan plans to offer 7 million shares
  • China delivers first LNG ship
  • New HHI Gunsan yard fully booked

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Corps finds General Construction exceeded Port of Seattle dredge work
  • Greenbrier completes deal for rail equipment company
  • Coast Guard warns boaters to be wary of passenger vessels
  • Longshore worker dies at Port of Long Beach terminal
  • ACP selects contractor for canal dredging project

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • DP World posts 52% profits growth
    RECENTLY-listed ports giant emerges unscathed from US economic slowdown and the dollar's decline.
  • DP's Al Muallem warns capacity crunch is due
  • European shipyards face recruitment crisis
    YARDS need to employ up to 12,000 every year for the next five years to meet increasing shortfall and remain productive.
  • Design fault ruled out in SCT crane crash
    NO problems found with other cranes of the same make and similar age at Southampton Container Terminals, says official.
  • Building a class relationship
    ABS chief Robert Somerville is one of the most thoughtful people to have come up through the ranks of the classification societies.
  • Anti-pollution drive grinds on
    A HUGE amount of work must be done if the marine environment protection committee's next session is to be as successful.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Pirates hijack luxury cruiser
    THE luxury cruise ship Le Ponant, owned by a subsidiary of CMA CGM, has been hijacked by pirates off the northern coast of Somalia.
  • Nenaco sells ships to pay debts
    NEGROS Navigation Company (Nenaco), the Philippine domestic ship operator currently under court receivership, has sold two passenger-cargo ships to pay major creditors
  • Hamburg Süd puts cost reduction first
    GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd will merge and integrate more of its services in the coming months in a bid to curb spiralling slot costs
  • Fog blamed at Cosco Busan inquiry
    FOG in San Francisco Bay was so thick when the Cosco Busan incident occurred that ports in any other part of the world would have been closed, says a statement by the ship's master at the time
  • Catamaran stranded at port
    THE passenger-only hi-speed catamaran ferry PATRICIA OLIVIA II remained tied up at the Uruguayan port of Colonia yesterday after sustaining damage during berthing operations the day before
  • UK coastguards stage second strike
    UK COASTGUARDS will hold their second pay strike in two months on Friday, 11 April.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Hamburg Sud revenues up 12 percent
    Revenues for the German container carrier increased to $5.7 billion on a double-digit increase in container volumes.
  • Bush sends Colombia trade agreement to Congress
  • Longshoreman killed at Port of Long Beach
  • Former U.S. trade ambassador Eberle dies
  • TWIC enrollment added at ports in Puerto Rico, Texas
  • U.S. business in Geneva to lobby for WTO deal
  • DP World net up 52%
  • Takeover bid for Geodis
  • Zim EWX adds HK call
  • China signs New Zealand pact
  • India port traffic gains 12%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • NSCSA to upgrade its ro-ros
  • Halifax port ceo counters criticism
  • MSC Lugano on tow to Fremantle after epic rescue
  • DP World's strong start
  • Hamburg Sud reports 'satisfactory performance' for 2007

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Eitzen confirms bulker deal
    Norwegian owner unloads two panamaxes for nearly $146, pocketing $103m in profits.
  • Lauritzen checking in
    Danish owner enters the offshore accommodation business with a Blohm & Voss conversion order.
  • Lakers fight VHS virus
    As the lakes shipping sector resists efforts to regulate ballast exchange, the Lake Carriers' Association offers steps to prevent spread to Lake Superior.
  • MC Shipping in tonnage hunt
    Monaco-based gas-ship owner confirms purchase of unit from BW Gas and eyes other units.
  • FBMA in ferry deal
    Cebu-based builder tapped to build 260-passenger ferries for the Isle of Wight's Wightlink.
  • OSG gobbles up debt
    Morton Arntzen-led US tanker owner redeems $176m in senior notes, a move one analyst calls encouraging.
  • Horizon Lines scores swap
    US containership owner jumps on dropping interest rates for $122m in debt.
  • Belinda bounty
    Owner of elderly detained bulker pays $102,000 of outstanding wages to Indian crew.
  • Special forces to free Ponant?
    Elite French team trained in freeing hostages on stand-by in Djibouti as Somali pirates move captured CMA CGM yacht.
  • Wang goes to market
    New York-listed Seaspan to issue 7m shares to cover debt and buy new ships.
  • Acciona pulls sale
    Lack of interest reportedly leads Spanish group to scrap offloading of ferry unit Trasmediterranea.
  • Charles Taylor sinks
    Profitability of quoted P&I mutual manager plunges despite record Standard Club performance.
  • Linda and Arnie oppose cabotage
    Hawaii governor Lingle and California's Schwarzenegger want rethink on new rules for foreign vessels.
  • Fredriksen hikes Northern stake
    Shipping magnate and Seadrill boss boosts his holding in rival to send its share price soaring.
  • Dutch ship re-floated off US
    Vessel which helped in Danish grounding incident earlier this year sails after grounding off Rhode Island.
  • Double Ruble
    Sovcomflot makes twice as much in 2007 when Novoship's figures are added to the basket.
  • HH under scrutiny
    Danish ferry owner could face fine for not reporting accident quickly enough.
  • Cosco Pacific falls short
    Terminal operator sees profits rise 47% but analysts expected more.
  • DP World doubles up
    Port operator posts 52% rise in profits in first earnings release since record-breaking IPO.
  • Bulker sinks trawler, 6 missing
    Conflicting reports of identity of South Korean ship involved but search continues for missing from Chinese fishing vessel.
  • IMO gets tough
    London meeting seals historic deal on sulphur emissions from ships, lowering limit to 3.5% from 2012, then 0.5% from 2020.
  • Bunker levy to cut CO2?
    IMO proposes fee for ships on international voyages to reduce greenhouse gases.
  • Strategic wins debut tug deal
    Australian shipbuilder to build 60-bollard-pull unit for Port of Napier.
  • GMV invests in Global newbuilds
    Malaysian venture capital fund takes 49% stakes in two China-built product tanker newbuildings.
  • Contact made with pirates
    French authorities say they have been in contact with hijackers of luxury cruise ship Le Ponant.
  • RCL inks boxship buy
    Thai intra-Asian player confirms purchase of two 2,732-teu containerships from Bertram Rickmers.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • WSC applauds IMO ship emission rules, says shipping costs will rise
  • Hamburg Süd reports increase in volume, sales
  • Seaspan to offer common shares
  • Safmarine names largest containership
  • Pirates board CMA CGM cruise ship
  • All-Nippon adds 767 converted freighters
  • Boeing tests hydrogen fuel cell plane
  • French state railway bids for Geodis control
  • Intercontainer, Transfracht cooperate between German seaports, Hungary
  • CEVA Logistics wins Turkey contract with Numil
  • FMC seeks more info on SoCal truck plan
  • $50 million deal gives long-delayed SoCal terminal project go-ahead
  • Nautilus buys bulk terminal in Savannah

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • Finnlines extends time charter with Birka Cargo
    Birka Cargo's largest ro-ro vessels Birka Express, Birka Carrier and Birka Trader will continue in their time charter with Finnlines until the end of 2012. The present charter has thus been lengthened by four years. For the moment Finnlines ...
  • New service connects Grenå with Finland
    Port of Grenå will be connected with Turku in Finland via a direct liner service. It is the Norwegian Nor Lines, which en route from Norway to Finland in the future will call Gren'. The Danish broker Franck & Tobisen has ...
  • Sea Containers sold 50 per cent of Superseacat-operator
    Silja Line's former owner SeaContainers Ltd. has sold 50 per cent of Sea Containers Finland Oy to Greek Eugenides Group. Sea Containers Finland Oy operates the fast ferries Superseacat III and Superseacat IV on the service Tallinn-Helsinki and owns ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2008
  • FOEI unimpressed with IMO's greenhouse gas progress
  • Europe praises IMO achievement
    Strong hints that revised MARPOL Annex VI meets European Union's regulatory objectives.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage expected to dip
    Refinery turnarounds in Europe and Russia will likely hit fuel oil exports to Asia.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • New MARPOL Annex VI welcomed by shipping organisations
    Hopes that ambitious sulphur reductions will ward off unilateral action, warning on cost implications.
  • New supplier comes to Kali Limenes
    Bominflot sees Crete bunker terminal as a 'serious bunker station'.
  • Rotterdam market firm
  • MSC to raise bunker surcharges
    Higher rates will apply for its US routes from April 15.
  • Rotterdam and Long Beach in environmental partnership
    Officials sign pact to boost 'green' practices and technologies.
  • Japan retroactive bunker price continues to climb
    Retroactive 180 cst bunker fuel price continues to post record-highs.
  • Korean bunker sales expected to fall
    Bunker market could shrink as refiners cut bunker production and high prices strain credit lines.

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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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