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BRIEFS
July 8, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL faces fall in European rates, says UBS
    Neptune Orient Lines, South-east Asia's largest sea-cargo carrier, may report lower Asia-Europe freight rates in the second half of the year as volume growth on the trade lane slows, UBS said.
  • Daewoo wins 2.44t won Maersk orders
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, the world's third-largest shipyard, received a contract for 16 container vessels from AP Moeller-Maersk A/S for a record 2.44 trillion won (S$3.2 billion).
  • High prices, new capacity to hit tanker earnings
    Oil prices that generated record shipping fees for Frontline Ltd and the rest of the tanker industry may now reduce their earnings, as demand growth slows and a new armada enters the market.
  • Pacific Shipping to buy vessels for US$200m

Sched Netweb site
  • Yantian box volumes fall due to US slowdown, higher costs
  • Shanghai's trade value increases 26.6pc in first five months
  • Fredriksen ups stake to 15pc of TUI, ahead of Hapag-Lloyd sale
  • Cosco Pacific, Australian bank in box sale-leaseback scheme
  • Governments should block quasi-conference surcharges: Asian shippers
  • West Coast dock talks took break for July 4 weekend
  • GreenCarrier acquires Oy FCS Logistics in Finland
  • California perishables have ticket to ride to China on empty cargo planes
  • DHL to retire 23 ABX Air cargo planes within 18 months
  • Five air cargo firms fail as slowing US economy and high fuel takes toll

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Rising fuel costs prompt Maersk Line to cut Asia-Europe capacity
  • Safmarine enters Asia-West Africa breakbulk & project cargo trade
  • CMA CGM buys two 12,800-TEU ships from Germany's Lloyd Fonds
  • OOCL announces south China-US inland fuel surcharge from Aug.
  • EU executive adopts competition rules for shipping
  • FEFC increases BAF & cuts CAF for Aug.
  • Maersk Line places order for 16 more boxships, this time with Daewoo
  • Germanischer Lloyd signs new contract with Austal
  • Panama Canal, New Orleans Port to promote all-water-route
  • K Line to reinstate calls at Portland
  • Lianyungang-Busan service now five times a week
  • Geodis Wilson acquires UK's Oughtred & Harrison Shipping
  • IADA to commence charging CAF
  • National tonnage sinks
  • Pact with Cuba for oil, gas exploration soon
  • BCHAA & MANSA rain accolades on Rani Jadhav for 'success in a man's world'
  • Massive port expansion under way in Middle East
  • Deccan Aviation launches country's 1st copter service from new Bengaluru airport
  • Indian economy loses trillion dollar status
  • Steel giants agree to cut prices & exports

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • New management line up at Hamburg port authority
  • Swissport appoints Batten to head global cargo
  • Port of Trieste with more containers in May
  • Agility named project logistics contractor for Australian power station

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Cruise ship grounds off Alaska
  • NOL ceo resigns
  • $33 billion ports boom in Middle East
  • Forum tackles 'image crisis'

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Small cruise ship grounds ... again
  • Port of Montreal receives shipment of Iraqi uranium
  • Bollinger delivery brings Bouchard nearer goal
  • Widdows takes helm at NOL
  • China Oilfield to buy Awilco Offshore
  • BW Offshore wins LOI for Australia FPSO
  • Donjon crane hoists out bridge span
  • Scorpion Offshore orders semi at Keppel FELS

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • RoadLink announces purchase of Vancouver trucking company
  • Schnitzer sees records fall during third fiscal quarter
  • Evergreen Marine adding Central America/Caribbean agents
  • Vancouver, USA port board eyeing action items at meeting
  • NYK does away with outside advisory board

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NOL stock slides on Held's resignation
    SPECULATION continues swirl around whether NOL will proceed with bid for Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Held shocks NOL with sudden resignation
  • China Cosco Holdings forecasts profit surge
    THE company expects net profit to jump more than 90% in the first half of this year on strong shipping markets.
  • BNP Paribas appeals ruling in Jurong dispute
    BANK is seeking to overturn ruling that blocks its attempt to wind up Jurong Shipyard over $50.7m in hedging losses.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Widdows replacing Held at NOL
    SINGAPORE'S Neptune Orient Line has announced that its president and CEO Thomas Held is out and will be replaced by Ron Widdows, who heads the company's APL liner division.
  • Oil spill booms surround Princess
    THE COAST Guard has put in place booms around the capsized ferry Princess of the Stars in the Philippines to prevent the spread of leaked fuel if its bunkers flow from the wreck
  • Compensation calls for Bangla workers
    BANGLADESHI officials have called for compensation packages for the families of the six workers who were killed in separate workplace incidents over 32 days at different shipbreaking yards
  • Inmarsat shares rise on suitor talks
    SHARES in Inmarsat jumped today on news that the satellite communications company might have a US suitor
  • Bunker price jump hits Asia
    ROCKETING bunker prices have forced more than a dozen Chittagong-Singapore/Malaysia container feeder vessels to suspend services over the past few months, according to feeder operators
  • Seoul arrests smuggling suspects
    SOUTH Korean police have arrested five Afghans and Pakistanis suspected of shipping 12 tonnes of drug components from Korea to the Taliban in Afghanistan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Widdows named CEO of NOL
    President and chief executive of APL replaces Thomas Held at helm of Singapore parent Neptune Orient Lines.
  • Port labor talks resume
  • Five ports join TWIC rolls
  • EU, India agree to include services in Doha talks
  • Fredriksen raises stake in Hapag-Lloyd parent
  • New report cites Japan-U.S. regulatory reforms
  • Reports say CSCL likely buyer of parent's port unit
  • Shippers protest Asia charges
  • OOCL starts Taiwan-Vietnam feeder
  • CMA CGM (America) appoints account executives
  • Surcharge hike by NWA

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Held ousted by Widdows at NOL
  • CMA CGM boxing in Brazil
  • NZ's Korean beef exports at risk
  • OOCL boosts trade between Vietnam and Taiwan with new feeder
  • New cranes boost mega vessel capacity at Felixstowe port

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Brazilian tender
    Brazil's Transpetro launches 23-ship tender for its fleet expansion program.
  • Supe retires
    Superintendent steps down at the US Merchant Marine Academy after nearly 10 years.
  • Grounded again
    All uninjured off Alaska as small Cruise West vessel is involved in its second grounding in eight months.
  • All change again
    Neptune Orient Lines parts company with Thomas Held (left) as it hands the helm to Ron Widdows.
  • 'Excellent results'
    Nordic American Tanker chief executive tells shareholders to expect a more than 27% dividend increase from a strong second quarter.
  • Kerry on board
    Former US presidential candidate introduces bill attempting to make cruiseships safer for passengers.
  • BHP boosts bulk
    Bulker fixture activity should pick up now that BHP Billiton and Baosteel have set iron ore prices, analyst says.
  • COSL makes move
    Chinese rig player offering $2.49bn for Oslo-listed rival Awilco Offshore.
  • Tanked
    Sawdust self-ignited after mopping up spill of hydrogen peroxide on feedership Maike D last month.
  • Tuzla crush
    Cramped conditions at Istanbul yard complex criticised, as workers live in barns and depots.
  • Sold at last
    Long-mooted sale of Gourdomichalis supramax newbuilding sealed with Qatar Nav making dry debut.
  • Expensive eight?
    UAE's Al Jaber Group said to have paid $63m for each of supramax octet in China.
  • Baltic blues
    Russia to stop shipping oil from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 2015 as domestic terminal capacity rises.
  • ITF in Hebei plea
    Seafarers' federation joins chorus of voices asking for release of Hebei Spirit master and officer.
  • MCA braced
    UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency faces 48-hour search-and-rescue strike as pay dispute escalates.
  • CSG sells ports
    Chinese group's boxship unit CSCL tipped to buy parent's terminal management arm.
  • Scorpion inks rig
    John Fredriksen target has ordered a deepwater semi-submersible at Keppel.
  • Canadian mutiny
    Passengers block ramp of BC Ferries ship after being told there was no more room on board.
  • Gunned down
    Ever Lines' manager killed in car in the Philppines, with police examining business rivalry as motive.
  • CSC to buy
    Azerbaijan state owner in talks for 12,000-dwt tanker at Russia's Zelenodolsk shipyard.
  • Big drill order
    Korean yard bags order worth $709m from mystery South American owner for single drillship.
  • No dice
    Norwegian owner PGS says $70m claim from CGGVeritas over newbuilding charter is "unfounded."
  • Bulk order for STX
    Mystery European owner signs for bulker pair at Korean yard, but are they the same size?
  • Zim eyes Ennore
    Israeli container line part of group bidding to build new 1.5m-teu Indian terminal.
  • Scrubbing up
    Fuel-cleansing company Krystallon, backed by BP, aims for slice of estimated $7bn shipping emissions technology market.
  • Haiphong bound
    Hong Kong's OOCL to launch service linking northern Vietnam with Taiwan.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Held resigns from NOL, Widdows takes charge
  • EWL to return to Felixstowe
  • OOCL starts Kaohsiung/Haiphong feeder
  • Japan's ClassNK opens another Korea office
  • ABX Air fire under investigation
  • U.S. cargo jet crashes in Mexico
  • BA World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge
  • Lautenberg seeks to eliminate harbor maintenance tax on Great Lakes
  • Indian truck strike over fuel, toll costs ends Friday
  • Salmonella inquiry to target Mexican veggies
  • In U.K. tax decision, chips fall in favor of Pringles
  • Luckern named ITC's chief administrative law judge
  • CargoGulf begins services from UK to Middle East

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2008
  • Danish firm opening two new offices
    Surging oil prices spurring demand for hedging services.
  • Global bunker market report
  • End in sight for Baltic export routes
    Ministers say Russian ports could be ready to take over from Baltic states by 2015.
  • Margins 'too low compared to risks'
    CEO of Wrist Group says sector is facing takeovers and consolidation.
  • Soft start to week for Singapore bunkers
    Bunker prices in Singapore drop for the first time in seven sessions.
  • Rotterdam market quiet
  • HKMEx chief confident of fuel oil contract's success
    Barry Cheung believes China will provide demand for contract.
  • Krystallon seeks to partner engine maker
    Partnership will speed up its entry into the market, says company executive.
  • Oil spill boom put up around capsized ferry
    To prevent possible spread of bunker oil inside vessel.
  • Bunker costs yet to hurt tanker earnings
    Robust spot rates keeping effects of record prices at bay.
  • Fear of bunker spill from ferry
    Philippine officials mapping out response plan in event of oil spill.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
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
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
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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