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September 25, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore firms should grab Latin American openings
    INVESTMENTS worth US$30 billion over the next five years in port and related infrastructure are up for grabs in Latin America, and Singapore companies should waste no time in getting a piece of the pie for themselves, John Price, managing director of market intelligence services at leading risk consultancy Kroll, told The Business Times.
  • Container firms must act 'to counter slump'
    A UNIQUE set of circumstances comprising escalating financial market turmoil, low consumer confidence as well as rising inflation and commodity prices has rapidly changed the container shipping environment and individual container shipping companies must take urgent action to counter the effects of the current downturn, said NOL container line arm APL's greater China president Dan Ryan at the 2nd Containerisation and Liner Shipping China conference in Tianjin yesterday.
  • Mitsui OSK to beat H1 profit target
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, operator of the world's biggest fleet of bulk carriers for shipping commodities, yesterday said that a weak yen, a fall in oil prices and strong freight rates in the first half could push its April-September profits above its earlier estimates.

Sched Netweb site
  • APL chief calls for action to counter shipping downturn
  • Washington forbids Americans to deal with Iran transport bodies
  • Somalian pirates allow Sinotrans captives to phone home
  • US Customs 10+2 security filing 'days or weeks' away
  • CMA CGM reshuffles Asia-West Med services
  • West coast container ports' August volumes decline
  • Extra capacity added to China-Japan regional trade
  • Chongqing to build bonded free-trade zone in October
  • Cranes to get bigger to keep up with explosive growth in ships
  • Russian Railways first block train from mid-Russia to Rostov
  • Teamsters welcome US vote to bar Mexican trucks
  • American Airlines postpones launch of Chicago-Beijing flights
  • China's air transport growth continues to shrink
  • Lufthansa buys Smiths Detection desktop bomb detectors

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Reducing vessel speed wasteful & costlier, asserts Lloyd's Register
  • Dolphin Offshore bags 2 vessel charter deals
  • Cellular shipping horizon clouded by global slowdown
  • Rising piracy impels INSA to seek prompt govt action to protect seafarers & ships
  • Navy may rush to the rescue
  • Major 2-day maritime event begins today
  • Spain's Port of Ferrol to showcase new container logistics facility
  • Arun Ramanathan appointed Finance Secretary

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Russia to send warships to Gulf of Aden
  • Good prospects for ROVs
  • APL man says lines must act as downturn bites
  • Golden Ocean raises cash in sale/leaseback deal
  • Approved ballast treatment systems "now available"
  • GL launches new boxship rules
  • Danaos deliveries

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Yes, there will be a third DDG 1000, maybe
  • Navios blank check start-up has its money in T-bills
  • Security team shots foil attack on MSC oiler
  • Turkish yard offers new handy-size bulker design
  • Rolls-Royce launches new waterjet range
  • Shipowners missing out on fuel savings

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Workers go on strike at Oak Harbor Freight Lines
  • Emergency Functional Exercise scheduled for today in Seattle
  • Construction changing traffic flow near Portland International Airport
  • Port of Bremerton in line to receive DOC grant dollars
  • US steel imports down during August

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Hopes of fourth quarter bulk bounce evaporate
    DRY BULK market's hopes for late-year rebound are dashed as uncertainty clouds Chinese steel demand sets up rates to fall further.
  • Transport committee chairman condems port rate hikes
    PORT operators protesting against multi-million pound backdated rates bills have gained a key ally.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • DNV chief defends Commission
    CONTROVERSIAL remarks by ABS chairman and CEO Robert Somerville, reported earlier this week, have been described as "unjust comments" by DNV Maritime COO Tor Svensen
  • Gunvor faces testing times
    THE RUSSIAN oil trading company Gunvor is facing margin uncertainties as the global oil price falls, and Russian producers respond to a profit squeeze of high taxes and rising costs
  • Going green comes at a price
    MEETING future environmental challenges will provide opportunities for shipbuilders but will come at a cost, warned government ministers from Germany and the Netherlands at a seminar during the SMM exhibition in Hamburg
  • BP considers Caspian investment
    BP is considering selling its stake in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, and exiting its joint ventures with Russian and Kazakh oil and gas producers
  • Abkhazia seeks sea link renewal
    ABKHAZIA plans to restore direct sea links with Turkey, the breakaway republic's foreign minister has said
  • 17 missing as ship goes down off Macau
    HOPES for the safe return of 17 crew members of a South Korean freighter are fading as their ship was found capsized earlier today off the coast of Macau
  • Aden set for 'war-risk' status
    THE PHILIPPINE government plans to declare the Gulf of Aden a 'war risk area' as part of a set of measures to protect its seafarers against piracy and let them benefit from hazard pay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • LA-LB trucks plan clears legal hurdles
    Ports ready controversial anti-pollution plan for October 1 start after program clears initial legal challenges.
  • Fee system delay won't stop LA-Long Beach truck plan
  • Galveston port open
  • APL executive warns of Asia-Europe overcapacity
  • Virginia ports reorganizes marketing, offers buyouts
  • Miami River re-opens
  • U.S. steel imports down
  • OCR speeds Portland gates
  • New scanners for Rotterdam
  • Appeals court affirms Rule B wire transfer attachment
  • WTO: Economic crisis shouldn't derail trade talks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Itaqui back in the box trade
  • Maersk's AE10 back to Dunkirk
  • Slow-steaming: a risk to engine reliability?
  • GL adds seven more box behemoths to its class portfolio
  • Crowley beefs up its equipment

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Class divide
    Tor Svensen tells TradeWinds WebTV why Robert Somerville was wrong to pick a fight with the EU.
  • Clash of titans
    Tor Svensen (pictured) and Robert Somerville go head to head after ABS chief stirs up row with the EU.
  • Watch this space
    The man to fill Geir Sekkesaeter's shoes will be unveiled within a month, says Dag Schjerven.
  • Dodging bullets
    Capt Pottengal Mukundan explains how ships can fight off pirate attacks.
  • Call to arms
    Action needed now to prevent attacks from pirates who have no fear of reprisal, Capt. Pottengal Mukundan says.
  • Going greener
    No chance of a lapse in shipping's environmental movement however tight credit gets, says Peter Stockley.
  • Crew feared dead
    Typhoon Hagupit hampers search for 17 crew members of Korean ship found capsized off Macau.
  • Doris deal
    Norwegian owner Wilson snaps up Arno Shipping's boxship to add to sister it acquired in 2006.
  • Gloom from Opec
    Analyst claims cartel's crude output to fall by 800,000 barrels per day this month ' bad news for tanker owners.
  • Dong bond deal
    Vietnamese shipbuilder Vinashin to raise $181m through bond sale and could be in for large steel mill.
  • LNG fuel first
    Norwegian owner Sea-Cargo's new Bharati-built ro-ros will be first in the world to run on LNG.
  • More for Davie
    Penurious Canadian yard secures more vital contract price rises, this time for accommodation ships ordered by Ocean Hotels.
  • Sevmash behind
    Russian shipyard follows Odfjell order fiasco with admission that Gazprom oil platform will be delayed.
  • Top change at BP
    John Ridgway to take reins at BP Shipping as David Baldry steps down as CEO "for personal reasons".
  • No Italian job
    Things get racy in Med as Luka Koper pulls out of JV to manage Trieste terminal due to 'unfavourable' politics.
  • Floro floored
    STX will have to face up to losses of $114m for a newly acquired Norwegian yard in 2006 and 2007.
  • Golden lets go
    Golden Ocean sells kamsarmax newbuilding in China but takes it back on charter for 10 years.
  • Seventh heaven
    Thai owner Jutha Maritime emerges as buyer of Oceania Queen general cargoship ' ship number seven in its fleet.
  • No pain, no gain
    APL executive calls for dramatic action if industry wants to counter a "significant downturn".
  • Yet again
    Another fire breaks out at a Singapore shipyard, injuring worker carrying out welding work.
  • Ill winds
    Hurricanes Ike and Gustav to shave $0.03 per share off Joe Pyne-led tank-barge player Kirby's third quarter earnings.
  • Big chunks
    John Fredriksen adopts Warren Buffet style mentality in acquisition of SapuraCrest shares.
  • Is it fair?
    STX takeover of Aker Yards has Corrado Antonini asking questions, while Fincantieri privatisation is on hold until the spring.
  • Fillip for Cosco
    Cosco Shipyard Group wins newbuilding and conversion deals worth over $250m.
  • Wartsila buys
    Finnish engine builder buys another ship design consultancy, this time in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • APL executive calls for carrier discipline to beat downturn
  • Financial doubt could impact 50% sale of Korean shipbuilder
  • IRISL executive: Carrier will work around U.S. sanctions
  • Danaos takes deliver of two ships
  • Arrests made after Durban container thefts
  • TNT expands international express network in China
  • Truckers call for energy plan
  • CBP seeks recruits for 10+2 system test
  • China files WTO grievance over U.S. duties on steel pipes, tires
  • USDA bans imports of ash plants
  • Sonic names Malamet executive VP
  • DB Schenker to buy Romanian forwarder Romtrans
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • FMC warns SoCal ports to keep commission in the loop
  • SoCal ports approve truck plan financing contracts with Daimler
  • Chiquita enters 11-year lease with Port of Wilmington, Del.
  • Stella! MSC ship breaks box record in New Orleans

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • Aker confirms dispute with NCL
    Aker Yards France has confirmed that there is a dispute with Norwegian Cruise Lines about the cost of the first of the 150,000 tons and 4,200 passenger post-panamax F3 newbuildings. "We regret that we have a situation with a ...
  • Pirates released from Absalon
    The pirates held in custody on board the frigate Absalon was released this morning. It turned out that there was no legal ground for the prosecution under Danish law and if they were taken to Denmark they would have been ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
  • EPA research vessel diesel spill
    Clean-up operations underway after research ship leaks diesel fuel into US river.
  • Bunker costs 'still remarkably high'
    Fuel represents '70% of APL's operating costs' on transpacific routes.
  • Global bunker marker report
  • Rotterdam market remains firm
  • Asian bunker markets steady
    Prices show little movement following three weeks of almost unprecedented volatility
  • Fuel oil cargoes heading east
    More product booked for Singapore as Middle East differential widens.
  • Norwegian firm in fuel efficiency project
    Project seeks to plot a ship's speed against the power applied to a propeller shaft.
  • United Bunkering & Trading appoints new MD
    UBT trader/manager takes on new role as MD in Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Sri Lankan bunker suppliers ink tank agreement
    Lanka IOC and Lanka Maritime Services among those who have agreed Sri Lanka Ports Authority's terms and condition.
  • Chimbusco enters Shenzhen to compete with Brightoil
    Chimbusco ends Brightoil's short-lived monopoly in the Shenzhen port region.
  • Sri Lankan firm may buy bunker tankers
    CSC Kandia will start with one tanker, but others could follow.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
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
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:
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- country
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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
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
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
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