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December 8, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Moller-Maersk slashes container rates from Asia to US by 25%
    Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk has slashed container freight rates from Asia to the US West Coast by nearly a quarter as the American economy slows, industry sources said last Friday.

Sched Netweb site
  • UASC's AEC2 starts to call at Shenzhen's YICT
  • Maersk cuts transpacific container rates by nearly 25pc: report
  • Port Tracker: US container traffic falls for 16th month, down 5.4pc
  • Guangzhou's Q4 export growth expected to fall
  • Fesco elects chairman, ex-Colorado governor on board
  • Wuhan new port starts construction on four terminals
  • Rotterdam Rules may boost liability for terminal operators
  • DHL plans to make China its biggest international market
  • Move to expand Lisbon container port meets stiff resistance
  • Quarrel puts Uganda container depot project in jeopardy
  • Coyne Airways air cargo prospers in Caspian Sea region
  • UAL's performance slides in November
  • Bogus Qantas engineer produces reference from Liberal senator

Exim Indiaweb site
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of LR1 product tanker
  • SCI's SMILE service makes maiden call at Act, Mundra
  • Marine insurance premium may fall
  • OOCL opens branch office in Kolkata
  • GTI fastest to attain 3 m TEUs
  • Security strengthened at Cochin Port
  • Home Ministry asks maritime states to review coastal security plans
  • JN Custom House chief inaugurates franking machine at BoI branch
  • Petrol price cut by Rs 5, diesel Rs 2
  • Lending rate, reverse repo rate cut by 100 basis points each
  • Exim Bank inks 150-m euro deal with EU bank
  • Withdrawal of interest subvention scheme worries small exporters
  • Inflation falls further

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Maersk Line combines feeder volumes
  • AUA expects loss of EUR 400 million
  • CargoLine offers next day delivery
  • Agility broke ground for Shanghai logistics hub for Borouge
  • Truck & Bus World Forum 2008 opening next week

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Antarctic cruise ship evacuated
  • Danish warship rescues pirates, sinks their boat
  • EC proposes passenger rights rules
  • EMSA contracts vessel for Atlantic coast

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2008
  • Pirates strike 450 miles east of Tanzania
  • Austal names COO for Australian operations
  • Rep. William Jefferson loses reelection bid

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Portland Port Commission eyes transport plan changes
  • Port of Vancouver, USA taps two new employees
  • Heroic acts earn seafarer IMO Bravery as Sea honor
  • Maersk plans to lay up eight container vessels
  • Expansion project bids received by Panama Canal Authority

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Owners fear domino effect from loss of trust
    ECSA chairman Philippe Louis-Dreyfus warns industry erosion of confidence could force market down further.
  • Market holds breath for news of derivatives defaults
  • IMO calls for policy on arming vessels
    FLAG states should work with owners to come up with a policy on carrying armed professional security teams on ships.
  • Transpacific box rates dragged down by weak demand
    ASIA-US rates 'fall substantially' as recession in America hits demand.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Berlin turns on shipping funding tap
    GERMANY'S federal government is pledging hundreds of millions of euros in financial guarantees and disbursements to German yards and ports to mitigate the economic downturn
  • Piracy spreads to South China Sea
    PIRATES have reportedly attacked a coal ship 10 n-miles off Malaysia
  • Polish yards snagged on layoffs
    POLAND'S main opposition party refused today to support the government's bill on severance packages for shipyard workers
  • US LNG crisis deepens
    US LNG imports are falling more rapidly than predicted, bolstering the case against new terminal schemes and raising serious concerns about existing facilities
  • Pollution payout over Hawaii reef
    OWNERS of the pollution control vessel Casitas have today agreed to pay $2.8M a consent decree filed in a Hawaiian federal court for damages caused when the vessel grounded on a reef in July 2005
  • Subcontractor yard peril warned
    TURKISH shipyards are using a subcontractor system that results in deadly working conditions, a union leader warned Fairplay today
  • Cruise ship hits rocks in Antarctica
    AN ARGENTINE cruise ship ran aground off Antarctica last night but is not at risk of sinking, an Argentine maritime official told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Court delays LA-LB trucks ruling until '09
    Federal judge won't rule before next year on FMC's request to block parts of the clean-trucks program at Southern California's largest container ports
  • Thousands must re-apply for TWIC after contractor error
  • Box slide hits 16th month
  • Container capacity shrinks
  • US, China in trade co-op
  • Export ABCs: Cargo insurance
  • Asia-NZ slots for Maersk
  • Panama Canal gets bids for latest expansion project
  • Canada's Hamilton port launches short-sea service
  • UK railroad cutting jobs
  • November worst for rail

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • To lay-up or not to lay-up: that is the question
    Today's 64-million-dollar question at the top of the agenda for embattled ocean carriers and boxship owners is, yes or no: should we lay-up surplus or redundant vessel capacity? It's a tough call. Electing to mothball depreciating assets - while still incurring significant operating overheads - has to be weighed up against the race-to-the-bottom risk scenario: the more cargo you carry the more you lose
  • 'Rotterdam Rules' heads up for terminal operators
  • Barcelona breakwater finished
  • 'The Box' arrives in LA
  • Maersk improves intra-European service [corrected copy]
  • CN concludes deal with third Chicago suburb

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Ports slow further
    US container ports report 16th straight monthly drop in traffic in November, bringing the figure to the lowest since 2004.
  • CSAV attacked
    Company official says shots were fired as a Chilean-controlled boxship was attacked off Somalia.
  • CGG gets OK
    Norwegian competition officials give Robert Brunck-led CGGVeritas the go-ahead to take over Wavefield Inseis.
  • Dry fireworks?
    Could the New Year spark a return to form for bulkers with Chinese mills lighting iron ore fuse early?
  • Pittas pounces
    Euroseas picks up $18m handymax as it looks to exploit falling ship values to build up its fleet.
  • It's quotes time
    SwissMarine steps out of the ring with ArcelorMittal and have Somali pirates set a booby trap?
  • Double trouble
    Offshore term charter rates will be sliced in half by 2010 as budget cuts and newbuilding deliveries bite market, Nordea says.
  • Bulker sold
    Fall in asset prices shown up as Japanese-controlled panamax goes for $11.8m.
  • Gdansk deal
    Polish property ministry comes up with aid to help shipyard's new owner Donbas pay off debts.
  • All change
    Top two execs at Finnish offshore and icebreaking owner Finstaship have quit after tough year.
  • No bid
    Danish watchdog rules Nordic Tankers' chairman Steen Bryde did not reach ownership threshold that would trigger mandatory offer.
  • Eisa bags order
    Transpetro places order at Brazilian shipyard for four panamax tankers after Rio Naval deal falls apart.
  • Nickel pickle
    Vale shuts Canadian nickel mine for "undetermined period" and another for a month as dry woe worsens.
  • River raids
    The Gulf of Aden can't be rivalled as a piracy hotbed, but the Danube in Serbia is emerging as another troublespot.
  • Cash call WoE
    Shipowners face demand for $140m and 19% premium increase as West of England Club hit by investment loss.
  • 10bn dollar man
    Wei Jiafu's Cosco pens $10.48bn credit line with Bank of China.
  • Bulker attacked
    Pirates board coal ship off Malaysia, taking cash and phones but not hijacking vessel.
  • Charge chopped
    Cruise giant Carnival bins fuel surcharge throughout its US operation in response to falling pump prices.
  • Zim backed
    Container line could receive cash injection of up to $150m from parent Israel Corp next year in tough markets.
  • Pirates rescued
    Danish navy saves Somali suspects stranded by engine failure - and then sinks their ship.
  • NRP says sell
    Norwegian investment bank joins growing list of analysts with sell rating on Frontline as it begins coverage of the tanker giant.
  • Faina deal off?
    One claim indicates ransom needs to be renegotiated but another says money is already on the water.
  • Newbuilding fixed
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill ties up $380m five-year deal with Chevron for semi-tender rig.
  • Downgrade row
    Shipowners' Club protests as rating agency predicts significantly reduced free reserve.
  • Yard aid
    Vyborg Shipyard to receive state backing to complete its new $2.1bn facility at Primorsk.
  • L&T scales back
    Indian shipbuilding newcomer to cut investment at new Kattupalli yard and stick to heavy-lift, naval vessel construction.
  • Attack foiled
    German frigate scares off suspected pirates as they approached German cruiseship Astor in Gulf of Aden.
  • Fos fiasco
    Crude and products tankers building up in key French port as strike goes into second day.
  • EU gets tough
    EU taskforce to go on the offensive in Somalia and actively pursue, attack and capture pirates.
  • ABG a 'sell'
    US investment bank Citi downgrades Indian shipbuilder over credit crunch and order book concerns.
  • Slow speed kits
    Wartsila introduces new kits designed to enable ships to reduce speed without causing damage.
  • Antarctic casualty
    Argentine adventure cruise ship carrying 122 people runs into trouble, but in no danger of sinking.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Maersk Line lays up eight ships
  • What can you do with an empty container?
  • BA Cargo going back to Saudi Arabia
  • EJ&E sale would boost Chicago area gross regional product
  • i2 spikes JDA merger
  • Chertoff warns about scan-all, special interests
  • FDA reports progress on food import safety
  • 3PLs: Cut inefficiencies and supply chain will green itself
  • Richardson to lead Commerce Department
  • CBP ratchets enforcement of pocketing fabric rule
  • UTi Worldwide reports higher earnings
  • Project forwarder signs up Wangfoong in South China
  • Seattle port investigators say they found fraud
  • ILA, employers will begin contract talks in February
  • Panama Canal receives phase 3 excavation bids
  • Baltimore in deal with Finnish paper company
  • Tacoma tracks intermodal moves with GPS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Finstaship directors resign
    Managing director Esko Mustam'ki and financial director Hannu Haltsonen at Shipping Enterprise Finstaship in Finland are resigning their offices. Master mariner Veijo Hiukka has temporarily been appointed new managing director. Finstaship is expected to generate a clear loss for 2008 ...
  • Maersk Line to lay up eight container ships
    Maersk Line will lay up eight container carriers for at least the coming six months in order to reduce the capacity on the services, due to a declining market. However, some of the eight vessels will be laid up in ...
  • Absalon handed over pirates
    On Friday morning the Danish frigate Absalon handed over eight suspected Somali pirates to the authorities in Yemen as distressed seafarers. Last night they were taken on board Absalon after being found drifting at sea. The engine on the pirate ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2008
  • Company to suspend charges
    Decision reflects 'sustained lower price of fuel'.
  • Bearish crude takes bunkers lower
    Weakening economy weighing heavily on energy markets.
  • Risks of reducing surcharge too great
    Ferry company says it 'vigoroulsy reviewed options'.
  • Fuel oil imports to fall month-on-month
    Asian arbitrage volumes 'returning to normal'.
  • Potential 'bunker boom' for West Africa
    Vessels rerouting to avoid pirate attacks generate interest in alternative bunkering locations.
  • Gibraltar Government faces new questions on bunkering
    Opposition party wants 'clear policy' on the use of floating storage.
  • Bunkers end week with more losses
    Prices fell following a drop in crude oil price.
  • Plans to increase bunker output
    Transbunker wants to increase production from its Vanino refinery.
  • Philippine supplier suspended
    It loaded bunkers on its single hull tanker despite a government ban since May.
  • Bunkers go online at Malaysian port
    The new system will increase service efficiency.
  • Merrill Lynch predicts $25 oil in 2009
    The bank also reiterates its $50 a barrel average oil price forecast for next year.
  • Malaysian shippers trim bunker surcharge
    The revised rates reflect a drop in fuel prices in recent months.
  • O.W. tankers 'performing extraordinarily well'
    New double hulls are faster with higher pumping rates.
  • Grounded cruise ship leaks fuel
    122 people onboard vessel on the Antarctic coast.

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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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