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December 14, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Concerns weigh on Baltic Index
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted its biggest weekly decline since August on speculation that customers have a dwindling number of cargoes left to book for this month.

Sched Netweb site
  • French truckers end strike threat after winning 4pc pay hike
  • Maersk to send 5 ice-class 2,500-TEU ships on Ecubex service
  • US retail's November mostly up, but low-end items do best
  • Hyundai to hike US-Europe rate US$400/TEU on January 1
  • Asia will account for 40pc of global trade by 2028: DHL
  • US probe into Panalpina 'facilitation payments' closes
  • Japanese forwarders volume off 16pc in fiscal first half
  • FedEx second quarter likely to exceed expectations
  • Cathay, Dragonair November cargo up 7.6pc as peak season dawns
  • Hactl's November up 18.8pc, but falls 11.6pc in first 11 months
  • DHL Express launches direct HK to Surabaya service
  • LAX snaps up Ecuadoran roses for Japan from Europe and Miami
  • United places 50 firm orders with Airbus and Boeing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI to hike rates on ISE service
  • Barloworld Logistics to focus on synergising Indian & global strategies
  • MMTC selling imported pulses
  • Pulses imports may touch 4 m tonnes this fiscal
  • STC invites bids for RBD palmolein imports
  • Antibiotic residues in aquaculture shrimps may spell loss of European market
  • 19 countries take part in 4 Mumbai trade fairs
  • Medicine store for Vizag Port workers opened
  • Logistics players hitch ride on automobile companies' growth wave
  • Business more upbeat than ever, says Ficci survey
  • Sharma projects 15 pc export growth in 2010-11
  • RBI: No move to curb foreign capital inflows
  • No VAT on imported sugar in Delhi
  • ECB curbs may send SMEs to banks for credit needs
  • IOC opts for BOOT model to build Paradip refinery
  • Finance panel for overhauling pricing structure of petroleum products
  • Textile Ministry wants TUFS beefed up by Rs 1.5K cr.
  • RIL move to rope in IL&FS into mega SEZ JV with Haryana
  • Costlier inputs & higher demand set to send steel prices Northwards
  • Seminar on GST-Logistics in Delhi this week
  • Proposed AP division leaves tycoons unruffled
  • New Delhi spells out stand on 'sectoral' talks at Doha round
  • CII team attending Cop 15 summit

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2009
  • DB Schenker and SNCB found joint venture
    DB Schenker Rail, Deutsche Bahn's railfreight operator, and the cargo division of Belgium's SNCB have founded a joint company which aims to make Belgian-German freight operations m...
  • Panalpina in corruption negotiations with US department of justice
    Panalpina, the logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), has started settlement discussions with the US government (department of justice) in connection with alleged viol...
  • Investors acquire stake in TNT
    The Canadian enterprise Alberta Investment Management Company and the US investment firm Jana Partners have acquired 5.39% of TNT, which belongs to the Dutch post office. Market re...
  • Geodis Wilson preparing leading Danish logistics centre
    Geodis Wilson is concluding preparations for Denmark's leading ocean and airfreight logistics centre at Vejle. The global freight forwarder will create a 3,250 sqm facility with a ...
  • Norbert Dentressangle opens new platform in Spain
    Norbert Dentressangle Gerposa, a Spanish subsidiary of the French transport and logistics enterprise Norbert Dentressangle, recently commenced operations in a new 4,000 sqm logisti...
  • Röhlig becomes AEO certified
    The Hamburg customs authorities have issued an authorised economic operator certificate that enters into effect on 15 December to the Bremen-based German logistics service provider...
  • DPD deploys second Gigaliner in Netherlands
    The parcel and express service provider DPD is set to deploy more very long trucks, sometimes also called Gigaliners or EcoCombis, in the Netherlands. The second such truck started...
  • Local railfreight operator to be founded in France
    Dominique Bussereau, the French secretary of state for transport, has announced the founding of a new railfreight operator for local activities. The new firm, NaviRail Atlantique, ...
  • DB planning regional freight cuts
    The German state railway operator Deutsche Bahn is planning to cut its regional freight activities, according to German media reports, with up to 800 jobs on the line. DB said that...
  • Grand Alliance sets winter programme for US west coast
    Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL have set the winter programme for their US west coast services, with adjustments to take effect from the end of December. The Grand...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • IMO sets out stall at Copenhagen
  • ITF claims action week successes
  • Sulphur rules guide
  • Six ship design contracts for Ulstein in Brazil
  • STX Europe awarded two contracts with Siem Offshore

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Marinette Marine to build ARRV
  • AHL Shipping tanker newbuild program in trouble
  • Court finds for Matson in Mokihana rebuild case

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Port of Port Angeles calling for proposals
  • Port of Bellingham festival rewards gingerbread creativity
  • Crowley earns awards for environmental efforts
  • Yaquina Bay Coast Guard crew takes home Sumner I. Kimball honor
  • Weekly rail freight traffic remains on negative side

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Nautilus asks UK to ditch non-payment ransom stance
    Officer union says that payment is only realistic way to free crew seized by pirates.
  • Secrecy vital for ship finance deals
    Fear of leaks could spark further market panic and set dangerous precedents.
  • IMO in bid to control shipping emissions policy
    Fears that IMO could lose powers to control shipping's greenhouse gas emissions.
  • MOL reactivates laid-up car carriers
    Other operators say move is premature.
  • Minoan Lines and unions reach deal over ferry crew
    Clash ends after line agrees to up number of Greeks employed on board Cruise Europa.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • QM2 Mermaid claim balloons
    CARNIVAL Corp is now seeking "in excess of $130M" from Mermaid pod suppliers Rolls-Royce and Converteam, as propulsion woes continue to haunt the Queen Mary 2
  • IEA sees floating storage rise
    THE IEA today predicted a possible rebound in floating crude storage, while reporting a jump in November products storage
  • Pirates release Ariana
    PIRATES have released Ariana after a ransom was paid, the bulker's Greek operator told Fairplay today
  • China boosts iron imports 12%
    CHINESE iron ore imports rose 12% last month, to 51.1M tonnes, Beijing's customs authorities said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Congress Extends FAA Authorization
  • Judge Clears Matson Ship for U.S. Service
  • Apparel Retailer Upgrades Import Management
  • Manufacturers Urge Update for Export Controls
  • Retail Sales Set Pace for Mild Seasonal Peak
  • Crowley Adds Third Central America Sailing
  • Driver Pay Hike Averts French Truck Strike
  • Trade Deficit Narrows as Trade Grows in October
  • Transportation Security Expert to Head Think Tank
  • Buyers Postpone 20 Percent of Box Ship Orders
  • Kraft Foods Cuts 50 MIllion Truck Miles
  • Volga Dnepr Wants 20 New Outsized Freighters in 10 Years
  • U.S. Court Fines Greek Carrier $2.7 Million
  • Maersk to Expand Chassis Program

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Remember the 'forgotten' hostages interned at the Horn of Terror
    The countdown to Christmas has begun in earnest: families will be getting together at home over the festive period or visiting friends and relatives in far-flung places. But spare a special thought for the 250 or more seafarers held hostage off the coast of Somalia onboard involuntary-idled hijacked vessels; they are unsure whether they will ever see their loved ones again, let alone be home for Xmas.
  • China's new steel duty sparks protectionism debate
  • Release at last for the 'forgotten' Ariana?
  • G-77 in call for US to be part of COP15 solution
  • IMO's Mitropoulos 'concerned' over safety of hijacked tanker
  • Samskip doubles-up Portugal operation

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Missing paper?
    Obama may need to make peace with TradeWinds' London readers as Air Force One delays delivery.
  • Not us
    Oil trader Vitol denies involvement in deal to buy four Dynacom tankers with PDVSA.
  • $170m bid
    Hallin Marine's share price rockets in London as Superior group tables all-cash offer.
  • It's quotes time
    John Fredriksen is Dr No as Golden eyes bond sale before the offering dies for another day.
  • More for Mipo
    Fourteen more newbuilding delays at Korean yard by two Asian bump up contract values by combined $206m.
  • Delays at Mipo
    Mystery Asian owner puts off delivery of products tankers from Hyundai Mipo by over a year.
  • New supply
    Wilhelmsen Ships Service to provide Taiwan's Yang Ming with chemicals and gas over two years.
  • Bonheur's billion
    Fred Olsen holding company sells NOK 1bn of bonds to raise cash for investments in renewable energy.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Clarksons shows greenfield yards are dropping like flies post credit crunch and Greeks get a good deal on war-risk cover.
  • Glenda switches
    D'Amico/Glencore joint venture upgrades MR orders at Hyundai Mipo to panamaxes tankers.
  • WIS wins rig
    India's biggest shiprepairer awarded contract to overhaul Noble's JUR Noble Ed Holt.
  • Price cut
    Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker to offer 6% less for Norwegian owner Camillo Eitzen following due diligence.
  • Siem in Brazil
    Kristian Siem-led offshore vessel operator orders two large PSV newbuildings at STX Europe Brazil.
  • Kritika Naree sold
    Thai shipowner continues clear out of elderly tonnage with sale of early 1980s-built bulker.
  • Maersk ship fire
    Danish-operated containership Maersk Duffield has suffered an engine room fire off Australia.
  • CGG takes stake
    US-listed seismic player is taking a 49% stake in two vessels it is chartering from Eidesvik Offshore.
  • Cargoship refloats
    Italian-flagged Mariano Lauro freed by tugs after grounding in Alafia River in Florida.
  • Aussie exports up
    Demand from north Asia pushes coal and iron ore export volumes to record levels in third quarter.
  • Smit cash raised
    Boskalis raises EUR230m in fresh funds to finance takeover of Dutch towage and salvage outfit.
  • Ferry plan
    Bulgaria and Russia mull joint venture to run Varna-Port Kavkaz service in Black Sea.
  • Sam S sinks
    Two crew escape injury as tug goes down after taking on water in Ohio River.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Asia hit by air cargo capacity shortage
  • Cargoitalia nabs market share
  • Kelly, TSA air cargo chief, buried
  • New WCO Data Model released
  • Trade community mourns Danet's death
  • Flynn to lead Center for National Policy
  • Broadley named CLECAT president
  • Japanese forwarder to open Savannah DC
  • ILA, Hanjin at odds on JAXPORT plan
  • Port of L.A. cuts terminal rent 6%
  • Wind topples APL crane in Dutch Harbor

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Dutch feeder vessel to Frederikshavn for repair
    The Dutch container feeder vessel Pride of Sneek has been towed to Frederikshavn from Immingham. A main engine piston broke down and penetrated the engine. The vessel has a MAN
  • Marin Mätteknik to reflag
    Swedish Marin Mätteknik has begun preparations to reflag its fleet. The union and employees have been informed that the process has been initiated. The reason for the decision is that

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2009
  • Exclusive: PMSA granted appeal on low sulphur fuel rule decision
    California ruling faces challenges ahead.
  • Bunker prices end week even lower
    Markets softening across the board in the Americas.
  • Market analysis: Bunkers see narrowing discount to oil
    Crude's bursting bubble sees prices coming down faster than bunkers.
  • Statoil vessels switch to LNG
    Oil company sees benefits as supply vessels operate at reduced speeds and powered by LNG.
  • COP15 bunkers drafting group considers its options
    Concerns have been raised that hard targets 'have disappeared' from text.
  • Mixed movements in Middle East and African markets
    Fujairah 380 cSt prices show further losses.
  • Prices softening as week draws to a close
    Prices still falling in Rotterdam but demand 'above average'.
  • Plans for carbon neutral fleet
    B9 Shipping wants to build 50 'fossil-fuel-free' ships.
  • Baltic terminal sees volumes rise
    Russian operator says Volga River is now frozen.
  • Export duties steady but fuel oil production down
    Russian fuel oil production fell almost 8% in October.
  • Singapore prices still falling
    Price differential between Tokyo Bay Busan narrows.
  • Chimbusco lowers bunker pricing, takes smaller margins
    Chinese supplier narrows price gap with Singapore and Busan.
  • Crude on way to $100
    Editor-in-Chief of the Energy Tribune looks ahead.
  • Global sequestration of CO2 - A fantasy
    Houston University Professor discusses feasibility of carbon capture.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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