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February 22, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • GE Aviation plans US$30m expansion of Singapore facility
    GE Aviation is spending US$30 million to expand its Singapore-based aero engine overhaul facility. The expansion will position GE Aviation Service Operation (GEASO) to more than double its revenues over the next five years, according to Scott Donnelly, president and CEO of GE Aviation.
  • MISC Q3 profit drops 53% as operational costs rise
    Malaysian shipping line MISC Bhd reported a 53 per cent drop in third-quarter profit yesterday, dragged down by higher operational costs arising from escalating bunker prices.
  • Shipping cost for commodities poised to rise
    The cost of shipping commodities such as iron and wheat around the world is almost certain to increase due to demand from China, India and emerging economies and thanks to port congestion in major exporting countries.
Admiralty Casebook
  • English law principles sink suit
    THE owners of a vessel that waited too long to seek an anti-suit injunction to restrain proceedings in a Belgian court have failed to have the injunction extended even though the charterparty provided for disputes to be resolved by arbitration in London.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • GE Aviation plans US$30m expansion of Singapore facility
    GE Aviation is spending US$30 million to expand its Singapore-based aero engine overhaul facility. The expansion will position GE Aviation Service Operation (GEASO) to more than double its revenues over the next five years, according to Scott Donnelly, president and CEO of GE Aviation.
  • MISC Q3 profit drops 53% as operational costs rise
    Malaysian shipping line MISC Bhd reported a 53 per cent drop in third-quarter profit yesterday, dragged down by higher operational costs arising from escalating bunker prices.
  • Shipping cost for commodities poised to rise
    The cost of shipping commodities such as iron and wheat around the world is almost certain to increase due to demand from China, India and emerging economies and thanks to port congestion in major exporting countries.
Admiralty Casebook
  • English law principles sink suit
    THE owners of a vessel that waited too long to seek an anti-suit injunction to restrain proceedings in a Belgian court have failed to have the injunction extended even though the charterparty provided for disputes to be resolved by arbitration in London.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's biggest containership completes maiden voyage
  • Qingdao port sets new container operation world record
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Sud leave Epic as CMA CGM goes it alone
  • Teamsters await court ruling on cross-border truck pilot
  • Australian container volume falls 3.6pc at five major ports
  • Iran's new container terminal to come on stream this month
  • Safmarine names first of nine new box ships
  • DVTG starts container rail service from Finland to Russia
  • Qantas pre-tax profit hits US$831 million in second half, up 73pc
  • Korean Air to buy three more A380s
  • Bahrain's leading air cargo trading partners are UK and India

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Roux appointed Schenker UK director
  • UASC names and takes delivery of the "Hatta"
  • Swiss WorldCargo increasing capacities to Tel Aviv
  • Air France mulling Irish switch
  • Bmi leasing B757s
  • Veolia Cargo acquiring Rail4chem
  • TNT profits down in Q4
  • Italian antitrust authority condemns Trenitalia

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • DNV "casualties twice as likely as 5 years ago"
  • Better year for Finnlines
  • LR Americas secures Martec
  • Horizon joins SmartWay
  • Sterling buys JB Ugland

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • ASA and NAMEPA forge a link
  • Hawaii Superferry extends Alakai drydocking
  • Odfjell cancels Sevmash contract
  • Expansion pays off for Hornbeck Offshore

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Port of Anacortes workers set for TWIC enrollment
  • Horizon Lines new member of SmartWay Transport Program
  • Tsakos announces sale of Afrimax tanker
  • Vessel brings garnet, new yacht to Port of Olympia terminal
  • New Yuma border crossing opens Mexico to US truckers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Accidents double on fleet boom, officer shortage
    DNV's statistics show that a ship is twice as likely to be involved in a serious incident today compared to five years ago.
  • Skill shortage sparks officer pay rise
  • Gioia Tauro 'controlled by mafia for over a decade'
    ITALIAN parliamentary commission report says mafia has been using port as base for illegal trafficking.
  • Odfjell cancels 12-ship Sevmash order
    NORWEGIAN shipowner cites yard's lack of funding as reason for axing $500m deal.
  • No let up in the pulling power of KG funds
    KG INVESTORS set a new record and paid an enormous $5.3bn into shipping funds.
  • A sharp eye on the facts
    THE EU's Common Fisheries Policy is a topic designed to raise hackles and promote overwhelming anger in Britain's fishing communities.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Odfjell cancels 12-ship Russian deal
    ODFJELL, the Bergen chemical carrier company, has cancelled an order for up to 12 ships placed in 2004 with the Sevmash shipyard
  • Cosco to focus on offshore, bulk
    BUOYED by encouraging financial results Cosco Corp of Singpore is seeking to focus mainly on offshore and bulk
  • US upgrades navigation system
    THE General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland today applauded the US decision to implement an enhanced radio-navigation system
  • Stena shoots down airlines
    STENA Line is stemming the flow of people using low-cost airlines and attracting them back to its ferry services on the Irish Sea, according to its Irish Sea director
  • North China goes for third IPO
  • Liquid gas to solve snow problem
  • Clarkson's poaches Cridland
  • Greenpeace fuels New Flame row
  • Ferry sinks while under repair
  • Rough ride to better tanker future
  • Russian yards to get more funds
  • Steel to force end to fixed prices
  • Vietnam eyeing Oz seafood market
  • Premiums to soar as losses increase

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Box traffic off at Pacific Northwest ports
    Vancouver and Seattle see declines in January container volumes but Portland traffic bucks downward trend.
  • High court trumps LA port employee-driver plan: ATA
  • Bayport pact extended
  • FMC appoints counsel
  • California tabs APL exec for trade, goods movement
  • LA port delays truck plan
  • British Airways strike could ground U.S. cargo
  • U.S. ills hit Japan trade
  • MISC profit slumps
  • Chubb adds hull coverage
  • Teesport box plan approved

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • NYK to expand fleet to over 1000 vessels by 2014
  • China exports up despite shaky global economic forecast
  • Finnlines' net profit plunged by 16% in 2007
  • Strike threat to Santos
  • Oil price above USD100 again on Opec production fears

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Master questioned
    Investigating judge takes the statement of the master of a tanker suspected in a crude spill off Argentina.
  • Vafias turns to verse
    A broker turned rapper turned shipowner keeps an eye on freight rates, Lamborghinis and models in skimpy bikinis as he bids to be TradeWinds' Limerick Laureate.
  • Superferry hull damaged
    Dry-dock period extended after the ropax fast-ferry Alakai is damaged in the annual dry-docking process.
  • Conrad to build ferry
    Louisiana shipbuilder signs $50.3m in contracts for a 600-passenger ferry, 14 barges, two tugs and a ferry repair.
  • Canada freezes tolls
    Tolls to remain stable on the St Lawrence Seaway's Canadian waters in an effort to boost Great Lakes shipping.
  • Ferry sinks, killing up to 23
    A Brazilian ferry sinks in the Amazon River after hitting a barge carrying fuel tanks.
  • Size no issue for D'Amico
    Opportunistic tanker owner is looking for takeover targets after securing a series of lucrative purchase options.
  • Navios profits swell
    US-listed bulker owner posts $197m in profits as the company sells vessels to a spin-off and boosts its fleet revenue.
  • Gudnason quits Eimskip
    Icelandic container line's boss moves on to other projects, with deputy stepping up in short-term.
  • Rig Tenders to buy two
    Indonesian owner planning $35m fundraising drive to add to fleet.
  • Take three for Hosco
    Fresh bid for Hong Kong listing could be worth $800m for Hebei Ocean Shipping.
  • Odfjell axes $500m order
    Fall out with Russian yard sees 12 ship newbuilding contract cancelled.
  • Thailand eyes big league
    Government to make its shipbuilding industry world class by introducing a series of incentives
  • Elecon still keen
    Indian engineering group will bid again for Alcock Ashdown shipyard if tender is resurrected.
  • Child labour case dismissed
    Solid Shipping of the Philippines cleared of employing kids in onshore operations.
  • Fleet growth boosts Hornbeck
    Louisiana-based offshore and tank-barge operator makes more in 2007 due to acquisitions and "favourable market conditions."
  • Grindrod gets better
    South African tanker and bulker owner hikes 2007 profit in healthy market.
  • Hit and MISC
    Revenues up but net profit sliced in half in third quarter at Malaysian owner MISC Berhad.
  • Wilson's spending pays off
    Strong fourth quarter for the Norwegian shortsea specialist with more ship demanding higher rates.
  • Court demands Lady East sale
    Rusting bulker could be set for scrap after judge issues papers demanding the vessel be sold.
  • All systems GO
    Michael Tartsinis-led bulker owner cashes in on its bigger fleet with earnings up and operating costs cut.
  • Going, going, gone
    Georgia's fleet evaporates as last state-owned vessel bought by Marshall Islands owner.
  • Siem soars again
    Big improvement in 2007 profit in strong supply ship market for Norwegian owner.
  • Conversion score for Cosco Corp
    Singapore yard and bulker owner almost doubles annual sales on back of conversion and offshore projects.
  • Ferry sinks in Philippines
    Coast guard monitoring for pollution after vessel goes down in Cavite port, but no injuries reported.
  • Murmansk loses icebreakers
    Russia to transfer management of nuclear-powered fleet from tanker owner to atomic energy agency Rosatom.
  • Spot not hot for Brostrom
    Swedish product tanker owner sees annual profit fall as spot market suffers at both ends of the year.
  • PGS on a roll
    Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel player has new boss as it announces best ever annual profit.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • PIL, Wan Hai to sign 10-year alliance agreement
  • Hanjin upgrades last vessel on FEX service
  • CCNI signs new agreements for IAS supply chain visibility services
  • Senator Lines changes Alpine agency
  • IMCL starts DCT Gdansk calls
  • Maruba South Florida/Central America service going weekly
  • Swiss WorldCargo to increase Tel Aviv capacity
  • Supreme Court rejects Maine law regulating tobacco deliveries
  • EWS returns to Thamesport (London) with Daventry rail link
  • U.S. works to harmonize trusted trader programs
  • Eimskip CEO Gudnason quits
  • CBP deploys two attach's to China
  • Long Beach port approves truck plan in marathon meeting
  • U.K. government approves PD Ports' Northern Gateway terminal
  • Genoa port congestion continues
  • N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority bond rates fall
  • Los Angeles port names Pan CFO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • JB Ugland Shipping sold to India for USD 300 million
    JB Ugland Shipping (JBUS) has been sold to Indian Siva Ventures for USD 300 million (NOK 1.6 billion) with a fleet of 23 tankers and 18 bulk carriers, including newbuildings. The JBUS management headed by CEO Bjørn Bergsland will ...
  • Odense signs up with Pacific Basin for four ro-ro's
    Odense Steel Shipyard has signed up with Hong Kong based Pacific Basin Shipping Limited for two ro-ro vessels (plus two options) for delivery in the years from 2009 to 2011 for a total sum of USD 375 million. Pacific ...
  • Broström result pressed by weak spot market
    Broström reports a pre-tax result of SEK 450 million (EUR 48.3 million) in 2007, down by SEK 130 million (EUR 14 million) compared to 2006. Net sales amounted to SEK 3,504 million (EUR 376 million), up by SEK ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
  • Oil prices drop as US inventories swell
    Crude oil easing after reaching new record Wednesday.
  • Russian bunker terminal nearing completion
    Ust-Luga terminal will serve one of Russia's fastest growing ports.
  • Fuel oil parcel 'heading to Fujairah'
    Chinese demand for fuel oil in Asia markets beginning to slacken.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • 'Green' logistics choices spreading
    DHL onboard with first SkySails voyage and Wal-Mart joins Coalition for Responsible Transportation.
  • Bunker costs cast shadow over profits
    Malaysian shipper expects operational costs to rise.
  • Another player ready to start Asia fuel oil trading
    ConocoPhillips begins lease of fuel oil storage on Singapore's Jurong Island.
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp barges still tight
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks continue to fall
    High fuel oil demand from China leads to further falls in stock levels.
  • Hyundai to cut March bunker fuel by 30%
    The reduction is prompted by further cuts to crude runs.
  • Court fines vessel owner
    Korean fishing boat guilty of spilling bunker fuel in a New Zealand Harbour.
  • Chemoil's new CEO promises 'seamless transition'
    Bandy speaks for the first time since he took over Chemoil's top position in January this year.
  • Terminal to restrict bunker tankers
    Indonesian car terminal says bunker tankers have been obstructing other ships.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
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Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
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
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
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