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November 10, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bourbon in 1.7b euro offshore expansion
    Offshore supply specialist Bourbon Offshore Asia saw an 80 per cent rise in revenue last year and is expecting good growth this year too. This expansion must not be hindered by a lack of manpower, managing director Farid Khan said.
  • VLCC rates may rise on refinery demand
    The cost of hauling crude oil from the Persian Gulf to Asia, down 72 per cent this year, may snap declines this week as refineries increase the number of vessels that they book for cargo loadings this month.

Sched Netweb site
  • US retail container traffic lowest since 2004: Port Tracker
  • Far East service to CMA CGM-APM Terminals' Mobile, Alabama CT
  • Rizhao launches new box services to Korea, Japan
  • Guangzhou launches shuttle barge service to Jiangmen
  • Lianyungang port launches new shipping lines to Korea
  • Harbin to build biggest provincial logistics park
  • Shenyang's foreign trade value up 32.5pc in first 9 months
  • India-Europe Express Service launched by Hanjin Shipping
  • Vinalines opens representative office in Singapore
  • Bulgaria opens new container terminal at Varna
  • Dutch owners want Somalia pirates brought before world court
  • Global downturn damage to container not permanent, CRI study
  • Air China Cargo takes three B747-400 converted freighters
  • Emirates reports air cargo growth in Malaysia
  • Hainan Airlines starts Irkutsk-Beijing service
  • Shanghai Airlines launches Shanghai-Mumbai direct flight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UASC to launch direct AEC 1 service to Europe
  • Meltdown not to impact APMM's service centre in India
  • Capt. Subhash Kumar appointed Dy Chairman of ChPT
  • CCEA go-ahead for capital dredging of Vallarpadam channel
  • Tuticorin Port Trust draws up Rs 538-cr. expansion plan
  • Port development in India & China-By Dr Jose Paul
  • Rlys cuts long-haul iron ore freight charges
  • Rs 95-cr. freight aid scheme for seafood industry cleared
  • CCEA clears 13 integrated checkposts along bordersC Rly posts 10 pc growth in freight traffic during April-Oct.
  • 3 core sector segments shine amidst gathering gloom
  • Indo-German Chamber to hold SEZs workshop for CEOs
  • IMC seminar on financial reporting standards next week

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • SafeConsult AG recruits new managing director
  • German seaports: optimism tinged with caution
  • BA adding more services to Prague
  • TriCon Container Terminal Nürnberg to operate trimodal module
  • Largest DHL freight centre in Middle East goes into service
  • Pack & Move in Basel, 18-21 November

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • All Bourbon Sagitta crew "alive"
  • Euro LRIT deal signed
  • "Well positioned" Knightsbridge
  • IMEC takes on extra cadets

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
  • 20 die as Russia readies sub for lease to India

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Port of Tacoma honors Carlile for clean air achievements
  • US rail freight totals drop during week
  • Port Angeles Coast Guard station hosting Veterans Day celebration
  • Air China Cargo orders Boeing converted freighters
  • Crystal Cruises takes home Best Large-Ship Cruise Line award

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Question mark over Vale's $1.6bn VLOC deal
    ORDER in doubt as freight rates, global steel consumption and Asian iron ore demand fall.
  • Vale seals bumper VLOC deal with Rongsheng
  • Economou allays fears as DryShips shares fall
    DRYSHIPS boss confirms company in good health after a warning-laden share prospectus filing spooked the market.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • IEA warns of lingering oil threat
    THE IEA is tempering its long-term forecast for global oil demand but warns that prices will remain volatile, with a supply crunch possible by 2015
  • Polish yard workers issue threats
    POLISH shipyard unions are threatening direct action such as road blockades and are planning a huge protest in Warsaw in an angry reaction to the EC decision to order the yards sold
  • US shipping shares dive sharply
    SHIPPING shares have taken another hit, suffering one of their sharpest single-day percentage declines in the midst of a broad downturn in the US stock market
  • Svitzer detours to evade pirates
    SHIPPING support service company Svitzer is sending its boats around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid passing through the Gulf of Aden, the company confirmed to Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • White House approves 10+2 filing rule
    Customs and Border Protection likely to move quickly on implementation after Office of Management and Budget signs off on security filing rule.
  • Newsome new N. America chief for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Horizon Lines makes voluntary debt payments
  • Creditors seek Eller Maritime bankruptcy filing
  • NYSE warns on Todd Shipyards stock listing
  • Bernuth Lines expands ocean services to Bahamas
  • NY-NJ airfreight flat
  • Yokohama port trade up
  • Wincanton profit falls
  • Dutch shipowner withdraws boxship investment plan
  • Air cargo traffic plunges

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Change has come to America: but can Obama save world trade?
    President-Elect, Barack Obama, has just over 70 days to prepare for the biggest and toughest job in the world. But after a brilliant and inspiring campaign, are we expecting too much of the Illinois senator, who will surely need super-human powers to overcome the formidable challenges that lie ahead?
  • Container Code Recognition for gantries
  • A negative BAF on the way?
  • New accreditation speeds up customs for NYK customers
  • TOC Americas to address key issues
  • PCS calls off UK coastguard strike

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Eagle not alone
    A leading analyst tells TradeWinds that US-listed bulker owners across the board could be in breach of debt covenants.
  • Deal or no deal?
    OSG is privately denying that it is buying 52 products tankers from Cido Shipping.
  • US stocks rise
    Shipping stocks trade mostly higher Friday as broader markets improve.
  • Eagle on edge?
    High leverage and large orderbook leaves Nasdaq-listed bulker owner in danger of breaching its debt covenants, Fearnley Fonds claims.
  • It's quotes time
    Peter G cuts his losses and runs while slumping ship prices have thrust bankers into the rat race.
  • Brit Bulk sued
    Shareholder lawsuits take aim at Britannia Bulk and executives for failing to disclose FFA problems.
  • Horizon pays up
    After credit downgrade, Horizon Lines makes $10m voluntary payment to reduce debt.
  • Hellenic bins buy
    Fotini Karamanlis pulls out of $69.7m supramax purchase due to drop in dry-cargo rates.
  • Yard halt
    Ukraine's Chernomorsky stops work on two hulls subcontracted by Damen due to lack of cash.
  • LNG costs fall
    Houston-based LNG terminal developer reduces expenses but still posts a wider loss.
  • Krasnoye crashes
    Russian shipyard makes another loss in third quarter, following up deficit in the second.
  • Martin net jumps
    Texas tank-barge and terminal operator sees profits double despite hurricane difficulties and expects more improvement this quarter.
  • Toei down...
    ...but not out, as Japanese reefer owner expects to follow first-half losses with profit in full year.
  • Cape cut-up
    Hosco heads the charge as six big bulkers are packed off to the Bangladeshi beaches.
  • Repair buoys Todd
    Todd Shipyards returns to the black in the fiscal second quarter as repair volumes increase.
  • OHL undecided
    Oslo-listed heavylift player says it is unsure whether or not to back a takeover by Spencer Energy.
  • Crossed wires
    It was all double Dutch to the Aussie pilot on the Ukrainian-crewed cruiseship Van Gogh as it veered and grounded.
  • Going cheap
    Thanassis Martinos picks up handymax bulker bargain for a third of peak summer price.
  • NAT on top
    Suezmax specialist boasts of best performing share this year as nine-month profit soars.
  • Spot of bother
    A dive in VLGC rates to below breakeven levels will lead BW Gas to red ink in the final quarter, analysts say.
  • It's a boy!
    Rescued Somali migrant gives birth on Fesco cargoship in the Mediterranean.
  • The great debate
    The Greek Shipping Summit comes to an end with a heated, parliamentary-style debate over the world orderbook.
  • Here Wei go again
    Cosco chairman Wei Jiafu says the worst of the dry-cargo downturn has already passed with the rebound to be as dramatic as the recent fall.
  • Atlantska ahead
    Croatian bulker owner has made more money during the good times in the dry cargo market this year.
  • Todd troubled
    US shipyard failing to comply with New York exchange's listing standards over low market cap.
  • More for Davie
    Quebec government comes up with CAD 10m to help cash-strapped Canadian shipbuilder.
  • PSV for Halter
    US shipyard to build supply ship's hull and deckhouses for Louisiana's Candies Shipbuilders.
  • Up and down
    Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker's first half net profit shrinks, but operating earnings grow.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Newsome named president Hapag-Lloyd (America)
  • CMA CGM PEX 3 service will call at Mobile
  • TBS "taking a cautious approach"
  • NYK takes iron ore charter for Baoshan Iron and Steel
  • Horizon Lines introduces reefer cargo monitoring system
  • OMSA hires Jones Act compliance manager
  • Boeing official says no freighter orders canceled despite slump
  • Singapore Airlines profit slides in 3rd quarter
  • BNSF opens third main line in and out of SoCal
  • DNDO tests radiation detection at truck weigh stations
  • FDA releases final rule for prior notice of food imports
  • U.S. meat exporters seek new trade promotion strategy
  • Shippers pay fines for U.S. export violations
  • BIS publishes protocols to U.S.-IAEA Safeguards Agreement
  • Lieberman could pay price for supporting McCain
  • DHL opens huge logistics center in Dubai
  • Economic meltdown fries U.S. meat exports
  • Expeditors profit up 15%
  • Yip bolsters Trans Global ocean freight division
  • Truck fee collection at SoCal ports to start Nov. 17
  • DP World commences operation at Aden port
  • Busan volume up 3.4% through September, transshipment recovering
  • Suez terminal reaches 2-million-TEU milestone

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • Supply vessel to new Norwegian company
    The supply vessel North Fortune has been acquired by a newcomer in the offshore market, Nor Supply Offshore AS of Bod'. The 1983-built vessel of 3,350 DWT belongs to the UT705 design of platform supply vessels and has been ...
  • Maersk Line cuts 700 Chinese jobs
    Maersk Line will cut 700 jobs in China during the next six months to handle the current market conditions. Maersk Line will close one of two service centres in China and adjust the staff in order to handle the China ...
  • China to halt shipbuilding expansion
    According to Chinese media sources, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and IT wants to for the time being stop the expansion of the shipyard industry by not giving licenses to new greenfield shipyards. The main reason is overcapacity and lack ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2008
  • $200 oil warning
    Low prices are only temporary, according to IEA report.
  • Cost of distillate will be significant
    World Shipping Council talks about the impact of a changing world on the industry.
  • Predicted bunker price drop in Brazil
    Company reports surge in revenues, but is preparing 'for the difficult phase'.
  • Barge operator posts Q3 profits
    Company attributes favourable fuel price recoveries.
  • Bankrupt bulker company faces class action
    Law firms say company concealed risky FFA transactions and failed to secure fixed price bunker contracts.
  • Fuel oil stocks building in European hub
    Refiner announces cut in runs, marine fuel margins weaken.
  • Bunkers prices mixed at end of a volatile week
    Asian prices moved in different directions on Friday.
  • WFS reports record quarterly earnings
    Marine segment gross profit up 42% from Q2 to new record.
  • Software systems bring fuel savings
    Icelandic firm uses energy management system for fuel efficiency and emission reductions.
  • US Navy 'switches off' to save fuel costs
    Experiment shows millions of dollars can be saved if fuel-saving method is applied across the naval fleet.
  • Malaysia plans new oil terminal
    Independent oil storage terminal to be completed in two years on the western coast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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.
ACCIDENTS
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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