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February 28, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China shipyard warns of sector slump
    China's No 1 shipyard expects rosier 2008 earnings after having secured better prices, but warned yesterday of slowing orders for new ships as a United States economic recession threatens to crimp global trade.
  • Thai Airways posts 54% dip in profit
    Thai Airways International Pcl, the country's largest carrier, posted a 54 per cent decline in profit in the last three months of 2007 because of currency fluctuations.
  • US Airways adds US$25 charge for second bag
    US Airways Group Inc said it will start charging fliers US$25 to check in a second bag, the latest effort by the company to raise revenue and deal with rising costs.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to offer Central America service from mid-March
  • Colombo box port likely to founder over Hong Kong-Singapore row
  • Hainan's Yangpu port boosts container throughput 30pc in 2007
  • Long Beach snubs Teamsters, drops LA to start its own clean truck plan
  • UK's Abnormal Load Services opens Singapore office
  • Pacific Basin Shipping diversifies into ro-ro, orders four ships for US$375 million
  • Shipping lines, CTs exact 300pc rise in Nigerian box handling charges
  • China Maritime 2008 exhibition comes to Hong Kong March 12-14
  • St Louis looks to developing air cargo hub for China trade
  • Boeing, Virgin, GE Aviation to fly first biofuel jet
  • Continental orders 27 Boeing 777s and 737s

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SAL receives new heavy-lift vessel, m.v. Frauke
  • GE Shipping contracts to sell 2 MR product tankers
  • Essar Shipping to raise $ 1 bn through bonds
  • Modest Infrastructure bags Ambuja Cement order for 2 ships
  • Panel of judges announced
  • Vizag Seaports handles over 3 m tonnes of bulk cargo in April-Jan. 2007-08
  • R. Shinde elected Secretary of Port Workers' Federation
  • Sweeter daily record in salt discharge set at Vizag Port
  • Sical Logistics lays ground for Nagpur road terminal
  • Gati's strategic deal with GLS to garner larger slice of European market
  • Top container operator sees need to tweak wagon leasing policy for smooth going
  • IMC chief lauds Lalu for exemplary, growth-oriented, pro-people policies
  • Lalu on the right track, says AIAI head
  • Lalu budgets for big-ticket private investments
  • CONCOR to set up 8 more ICDs in 2008-09
  • The Wheels of Change
  • Goa CM open to dialogue with SEZ promoters

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eimskip CEO leaves company
  • MSC (USA) announces new Central America service
  • ABSA Cargo Airline adds to international network
  • ERS launches new shuttle Rotterdam'Bologna
  • Gruber Logistics banking on more airfreight
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2008

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Russian ship freed
  • GEM orders aframaxes
  • "Strong growth" for Deep Sea
  • Intercargo in vetting deal

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • BC Ferries reports third quarter loss
  • Gulf Island records soaring income and revenues
  • Former Lott staffer joins Northrop Grumman
  • ABG delivers AHTS to Lamnalco
  • Chang takes helm at ST Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Final Blair Waterway piling driven for Port of Tacoma project
  • Crowley nets contract for Alaska cruise ship program
  • TrentonWorks Ltd. applies for receivership
  • Washington governor co-chairs transportation policy meeting
  • US steel import numbers up during month of January

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Rights debate threatens to derail new casualty code
    AMMENDMENTS to make mandatory flag state investigations into casualties face delays by disagreement over seafarers' rights.
  • Accident probe consensus is elusive
  • UK box ports to remain in 'tight balance'
    TOP government transport economist predicts continuing tight balance between capacity and demand over next five to ten years.
  • Britain coastguard strike to go ahead
    MARITIME and Coastguard Agency staff belonging to PCS union to start 24-hour

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Genoa to kick PSA out of Voltri?
    Genoa Port Authority has threatened to withdraw its terminal concession to Voltri Terminal Europa if productivity does not improve
  • Indians probe Rezzak crew manager
    INDIA'S directorate general of shipping has ordered an inquiry into the Mumbai-based ship management company that provided manpower to the missing vessel Rezzak
  • UK to act on seafarer 'poverty' pay
    THE legislative process has started in both houses of the UK parliament to bring to an end "poverty wages" paid on British vessels
  • OSG profits halved despite rally
    Overseas Shipholding Group's profits plunged 46% last year on a mix of much lower freight rates and higher fuel costs
  • Arntzen in bullish mood
    Overseas Shipholding Group CEO Morten Arntzen contends that flat VLCC capacity, higher tonne-mile routes and accelerated phase-outs bode for a very good year
  • USCG joins burning reefer battle
    SEAFARERS and fishermen aboard the reefer vessel Pacific Glacier have contained a below-decks fire this morning as the USCG Cutter Alex Haley has evacuated most of the crew
  • ASRY fraud official identified
  • Crowley seals cruise ranger contract
  • Boskalis renews Smit assault
  • Congress presses MarAd on shortsea
  • Burnt ship still hampers Santos
  • Three new box berths for Busan
  • Sharp downturn forecast for LA/LB
  • Courage soars on 'sizzling' rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Long Beach urges Los Angeles to drop employee truck driver mandate
    Split widens between LA and Long Beach over plan to reduce pollution from harbor trucks at busiest box hub.
  • S. Calif. shippers facing another container fee
  • ExxonMobil urges Supreme Court to limit Valdez award
  • Court nixes California low-sulfur fuel rules
  • WTSA sets fuel fee hike
  • Costa Rica granted delay for CAFTA qualification
  • Steel imports up 33%
  • Long Beach wants LA to drop employee-driver mandate
  • Worker dies at NJ port
  • Maersk adds Asia-Mideast loop
  • China inflation increases

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Geodis aiming to buck the credit crunch in 2008
  • Kramer wins Zim barge traffic at RCT Rotterdam
  • Hamburg Sud confirms new arrangements for NE Asia/Australia service
  • Kalmar beefs up Tacoma's operations
  • APM T finds nearby solution to barge congestion at Rotterdam

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Owner's profit tanks
    New York-based General Maritime sees quarterly profits sink 77% as a result of interest and 'other' expenses.
  • Moody's cuts box hauler
    Puerto Rico container barge specialist Trailer Bridge gets outlook cut to negative on international economic worries.
  • Eagle talons grab profits
    New York bulker owner sees profits nearly quadruple in the fourth quarter as a growing fleet pays off.
  • Golar LNG downgraded
    Two analysts cut the rating for the US-listed LNG carrier owner, as Jefferies adopts a cautious sector outlook.
  • Court eyes damages cut
    Supreme Court hears arguments on the Exxon Valdez case, with some justices signalling that ExxonMobil's $2.5bn punitive damages bill might be too high.
  • MCA strikes go ahead
    Coastguard and surveyors vote to take unprecedented action in escalating pay dispute.
  • Ranger deal worth $4m
    Crowley Maritime confirms it was tapped to provide onboard "ocean rangers" to monitor cruiseship discharges in Alaska.
  • Fresh twist for Piraeus strikes
    Port authority to fight dockers in court after unions extended industrial action into a third month.
  • OSG upgraded
    Bear Stearns analyst lifts OSG rating after the US tanker owner's earnings beat expectations.
  • OSG America posts $3.6m
    OSG offshoot's six weeks in operation in the fourth quarter lead to $3.6m in profits.
  • Shipbuilding losing its Zhang
    Dalian vice-president says yards are bracing themselves for the end of the newbuilding boom.
  • Attica to swallow Blue Star
    Greek ferry owner to absorb separately listed subsidiary, but no share exchange ratio yet decided.
  • Jinhui: 'further orders on ice'
    Big-spending owner will not add to its bulging orderbook unless exceptional opportunity arises, vice-president says.
  • Gloom for Global
    Malaysian tanker owner hit by lower rates as profits and revenues droop in 2007.
  • Ship sale not enough for Jutha
    Thai multipurpose owner sees 2007 profit slip despite gains from asset disposals.
  • Tax whacks Farstad
    Norwegian offshore owner feels punch of new taxation regime as annual profit gets floored.
  • Bulkers booming for Jinhui
    Big spending owner sees full year profits jump 73% as charter rates send turn-over into orbit.
  • Solstad suffers tax turmoil
    Norwegian offshore ship player's 2007 profit clobbered by changes to tax regime.
  • Eidsiva blown off course
    Rudder lost in Japanese typhoon and engine failure ratchet up operating costs at Norwegian ro-ro and car-carrier owner.
  • GEM orders aframax double
    Samsung to build two high-spec tankers for Dubai owner to capitalise on Middle East trade to the west.
  • GE bucks the trend
    New tonnage sold by Indian owner which has been cashing in on older ships for the past year.
  • Tax, costs eye-openers at REM
    Fourth-quarter loss for Norwegian offshore owner but annual profit and revenues wide awake.
  • Rieber digs deep
    Oslo-listed owner snaps up subsea operator Scan Mudring while posting bigger 2007 profit.
  • Strategic adds three more
    Australian yard wins repeat order for offshore service ships from Indonesia's Baruna Raya.
  • Numbers up at Austal
    Interim profits jump over 50% at Aussie fast ferry specialist, but cancelled US deal may hurt in 2008.
  • Costly half-year for PDZ
    Operating expenses push down interim profit at Malaysian boxship owner.
  • Profits halve at Halim
    Malaysian boxship and tanker operator hit by drydockings, costs and currencies in fourth quarter.
  • Good start for Aker Philadelphia
    US shipyard increases 2007 profit following split from shipowning arm Aker American Shipping.
  • Lamnalco persists with bid
    Towage and marine terminal services outfit will continue to pursue merger, despite Smit saying no.
  • Narrow squeak for Petrojarl
    Teekay's Oslo-listed FPSO owner scrapes into profit for 2007, but costs still hurting.
  • MISC plans PTP stake
    Malaysian liner operator plans to invest in domestic container terminal Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Emirates Shipping Line ready to double capacity
  • Value of China ocean trade up 21.1% in 2007
  • MSC announces new service to Central America
  • Lufthansa beats 2007 profit target
  • Third runway at Hong Kong airport to be studied
  • Host of new freight rail terminals in India's rail budget
  • Clinton, Obama spar over NAFTA
  • China trade surplus won't be stopped
  • Indian logistics firm ties up with parcel giant GLS
  • Agility buys Madrid, Barcelona activities of Combalia
  • RILA selects Jones to lead asset protection
  • Geodis sees profit rise of 11% in 2007
  • FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications
  • Lowenthal container tax bill on the move again in Calif. Legislature
  • Stevedore sues over Matson Hawaiian docker hirings

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • 2007 a strong year for Transatlantic
    A record high operating result of SEK 281 million (EUR 30.1 million) is highlighted when the Swedish and Skärhamn-based shipowning/ship operating company Transatlantic closes its books for 2007. All divisions show positive results, led by offshore with ...
  • Wani Will salvaged on Bornholm
    The Norwegian owned coaster Wani Will has been salvaged from the stranding position outside the port of R'nne on Bornholm. The operation went smoothly after some 17 tons of marine diesel oil were pumped ashore and with the help from ...
  • King of Scandinavia out of service after accident
    DFDS's passenger vessel King of Scandinavia will be out of service the rest of this week after an accident last Friday in Newcastle. During the storm last weekend, the King of Scandinavia was blown from its berth in Newcastle. The ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • Bunker prices pulled higher by crude
    But demand in bunker hubs remains weak.
  • Crude down from record on US stock data
    Weekly DOE report shows continued increases in US oil inventory, sending prices down from new all-time highs.
  • Barge operators in 'impossible position'
    Dutch association for independent suppliers repeats call for standard contract.
  • Q4 profits boosts Chemoil's full year result
    Group's total assets nearly doubled during 2007, but annual profits slump.
  • Three new traders for O.W. Bunker UK
    Former BP employee joins company today.
  • Operations starting at new Fujairah terminal
    Chemoil joint venture has carried out is first cargo discharge.
  • ARA market firmer following crude gains
  • Japan bunker firm buys Korean cargoes
    South Korean refiners quoting higher premiums for bunker grade cargoes on tight supplies.
  • Hong Kong supply tightness to ease
    Cargoes of 180 cst material expected this week and next.
  • Crude oil continues to climb
    Crude oil prices above $100 per barrel but bunker markets soften.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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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