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October 27, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BW Offshore sees market improving, contracts back
    BW Offshore will continue to build in Asia and is also on the lookout for more opportunities in the fields here, said CEO Carl Arnet at the naming of its latest floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel BW Pioneer at Keppel Shipyard yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Baltic Dry look out - Shanghai Export Container Freight Index launched
  • China's quarterly rail freight volume declines 2.6pc
  • Yinchuan builds logistics park for rural area
  • Namibia readies US$1.82 million terminal at Walvis Bay
  • Trans-Middle East Bahrain conference to be held in November
  • Nautical Institute addresses piracy, terrorism in November
  • US Air Transport Association sees no relief for air cargo
  • Singapore expands bilateral accord with Malaysia
  • Korean Air wins contract for Boeing wing parts

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC announces rate restoration on India-N. Europe, UK, Med & Black Sea trades
  • BACS opens reefer body repair workshop in Panvel
  • MAERSK LINE effects service changes in 3 major trade lanes to cut capacity & expand eco speeding
  • ...revises transatlantic service network
  • Youship.com suspended as demand slackens
  • ...buys up more break-bulk, outsized cargo equipment
  • CSCL redeploys idle ships, offers two Asia-Med services
  • BBC Chartering offers upright solutions
  • Accent on smaller ships in September-October deliveries
  • Zim to impose general rate increase from Nov.
  • Antwerp upgrades its APICS port information system
  • EVERGREEN LINE's Chang to order 100 boxships next year
  • MPEDA to certify seafood for export to EU from Jan.
  • MoS may restrict private operators to 1 project in every port
  • Cochin emerging as turnaround port for cruise liners
  • Louis Cruises plans 5-month services from Cochin Port
  • Japanese Consul Gen visits JNP
  • KPCHAA moves Centre against Gujarat stamp duty on import cargo
  • WPI-based inflation up by 1.21 pc
  • CBDT moves to enhance tax collections
  • Forex reserves swell by $2.975 bn
  • India Inc pulse races on H2 outlook
  • Attrition rate highest in India in Asia-Pacific region-study
  • India, Russia may return to Re-rouble trade
  • Inflation touches 20-week high
  • Assocham warns of inflation breaching 10 pc by March 2010
  • Bottomlines swell by 17 pc in Q2
  • Germans coming on business

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2009
  • Agility DGS wins USAID contract
    Agility Defense and Government Services (DGS), a leading provider of logistics and supply chain services, has won a contract to manage the receipt, warehousing and re-export of foo...
  • Toll acquires NZ Express Logistics Group
    Toll Group, an Australian transport and logistics group, has acquired Express Logistics Group (ELG), one of New Zealand's largest freight forwarding companies. ELG currently operat...
  • Honold leases logistics space from Prologis
    The German company Honold Logistik Gruppe has signed a multi-year leasing agreement with the real estate developed Prologis, for around 7,000 sqm in a freight village in Augsburg. ...
  • AirBridgeCargo offers new Amsterdam-Tokyo link
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, is launching a new Boeing B747 full-freighter service from Amsterdam, one of its European gateways, to Tokyo Narita airpor...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Ariana crew under pirate death threat
  • Panama pulls back from PSC ejection threat
  • Black Rose fuel removal begins
  • Daewoo signs huge yard deal with Russia's United Shipbuilding

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • SEV's get ballistic protection
  • Gulfmark moves to safeguard Jones Act status
  • First U.S. Gulf FPSO on track at Keppel
  • Small ship repairers get big Navy award

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Port of Everett completes Port Gardner Waterfront Loop
  • Congressman helps pass Coast Guard Authorization Act
  • Port of Olympia holding NorthPoint open house events
  • Truck tonnage index down during September
  • Horizon Lines releases third quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • US urges signing of piracy declaration
    COUNTRIES asked to sign up to New York Declaration to combat piracy and resist ransom payments.
  • Shipowners warned over crisis cartels and state aid
    INITIATIVES such as Baltic Max Feeder scheme unlikely to win European Commission approval.
  • DSME and United Shipbuilding plan $1.5bn Russian yard
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering and United Shipbuilding Corp in joint venture to build yard.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Economou cautions on capacity
    DRYSHIPS chairman George Economou is sounding more bearish on drybulk's looming overcapacity
  • Hijacked ship's operator 'hopeful'
    SEVEN Seas, operator of the bulk carrier Ariana, hijacked by Somali pirates in May, said today the group hopes to hear from the hijackers very soon
  • Döhle confirms state aid plea
    HAMBURG'S Peter Döhle shipping company has confirmed that it is seeking Berlin's guarantees for new shipbuilding loans
  • NCL strikes junk bond deal
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line said today it plans to issue $450M in secured notes in connection with a new $750M revolving credit facility
  • S Korea-Angola trade booms
    SOUTH Korean exports to Angola rocketed to $1.2Bn last year, from just $173M in 2007, Angola's official news agency has reported
  • Fire ruins Bremen warehouses
    BREMEN firemen were still mopping up a fire today that destroyed 40,000m' of warehouse capacity
  • Repsol and Petrobras picked
    BRAZIL'S oil giant Petrobras and Repsol of Spain have won a concession to explore for oil and natural gas reserves off Uruguay's coast

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • STB Expands Canadian National Reporting
  • Maersk 'Pleased' with Chassis Program
  • Diesel Soars to $2.801, Oil Halts Climb
  • Cosco's Wei Sees Recovery at Sea
  • Trucking Group Warns NY/NJ on Clean-Truck Plan
  • Nadler Wants Brooklyn Container Terminal
  • Panalpina, Atlas Air Renew Freighter Pact
  • Ballast Water Meetings Scheduled
  • Atlas Air Profit Soars to $14.7 Million
  • UPS Freight Speeds Western Canada Service
  • EU Trust Busters Probe Nordbank
  • Sweden's Transatlantic Loses $7.3 Million
  • Nehru Delays Box Berth Extension
  • Asia Air Cargo Reaches 2009 High
  • Shippers Group Rejects Railroad Proposals

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Zim Line gives more details of rescue plan
  • Horizon Lines in the black but lawsuits linger
  • Rotterdam Rules chalks-up 20 signatories
  • Next employment for 'The Box'; an African soup kitchen
  • Suez Canal transits down 22% in September

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • DryShips beats
    Third-quarter profits fall at Economou-led bulker and drilling unit owner but come in above Wall Street expectations.
  • Moscow orders
    Unicom chief, Robert Thompson, told to "get on with it" despite unsatisfactory newbuilding deal with Standard Maritime.
  • NCL in debt move
    Norwegian Cruise Line readies $450m notes offering and forges $750m revolving credit facility.
  • Pumping begins
    Resolve Marine Group begins effort to pump fuel from capsized Black Rose off Paradip.
  • Order ordeal
    HHI's orders down 72% in the year to September after six-month dry run.
  • Brazil yard plan
    Brazilian ports minister says negotiations are underway for $1bn yard near the port of Santos.
  • Dohle seeks help
    German owner applies for state support to help fund its newbuilding programme.
  • Fire extinguished
    Maritime operations in San Juan Bay have returned to normal after tank farm fire burned for two days.
  • Dry caution
    Global steel production rises in September but year-on-year figures are bad news for bulker owners, bank says.
  • Resales endorsed
    At least some of Sovcomflot's newbuilding resales to Yuri Nikitin were in the best interest of the company, London corruption trial hears.
  • Tanker-hungry?
    Bangladesh breakers still paying up to $340 per ldt for single-skinned vessels.
  • Shutter season
    Capture a stunning image of ships and the sea and win a digital SLR in TradeWinds' annual Maritime Photographer of the Year contest.
  • Bharati bigger
    Indian shipyard posts higher first-half profit as it struggles for control of Great Offshore.
  • Su sells cape
    Nobu Su's TMT sheds capesize bulker less than six months after it was bought from CMB.
  • Held in Hobyo
    Cosco's hijacked bulker De Xin Hai spotted off Somali port after capture last week.
  • MacBrayne power
    Scottish ferry group pushes up annual profit as state subsidies soar.
  • China catch
    Jean-Bernard Raoust-headed BRS adds Clipper sale and purchase man to Shanghai team.
  • Clean?
    Green group to challenge Indian government report that scrap candidate Platinum II contains no hazardous material.
  • A gem for Topaz
    Middle Eastern offshore giant secures contract for seven vessels off Turkmenistan.
  • Round two
    Otto kicks off second round of legal action against GC Rieber to challenge a newbuilding cancellation.
  • Scorpion stop-gap
    John Fredriksen-related driller finds work for rig to fill a hole in its Gazprom charter.
  • Sasebo higher
    Japanese shipbuilder raises half-year profit forecast, but will remain short of last year's total.
  • Loan breach
    Swedish owner Rederi AB TransAtlantic admits to covenants breach after turning in a third quarter loss.
  • Cape collision
    Cobelfret capesize spills fuel in Northern China port after collision with offshore support vessel.
  • Helt files
    Danish general cargoship manager and owner goes bankrupt after being hit by dire markets.
  • Croatian crash
    Probe begins into why Jadrolinija ferry grounded on island of Sit over the weekend.
  • Jasmine sold
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies has offloaded another of its elderly general cargo vessels.
  • Premature
    Head of container shipping business at APL says it is too early to talk of a recovery in the liner sector.
  • Feeling better
    Japanese shipbuilder IHI Corp doubles profit forecast for six months ended 30 September.
  • Daiichi downbeat
    Japanese bulker owner has revised its interim profits downwards on back of weak market.
  • Aussie gig win
    Hurtigruten cruiseship hired to provide accommodation for dredging company during Gorgon work.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Maersk issues first ever bonds for capital
  • CMA CGM ship detained, released over shipyard dispute
  • Rotterdam Rules get 20th signature
  • Atlas Air moves into outsourced, passenger charters
  • BNSF reports 30% profit drop
  • Delaware groups ask state to O.K. dredge permits
  • PNCT adds off-dock yard
  • Maersk to continue Charleston calls

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Oversubscribed bond issue in Maersk
    The five-year EUR 750 million bond issued by AP M'ller-M'rsk was oversubscribed 6.5 times. This is the first time the Danish conglomerate went to the international capital
  • Deep dive for Transatlantic
    The Swedish industrial carrier and offshore/icebreaking specialist Transatlantic reports a SEK 105 million (EUR 10.3 million) loss after full taxes for the first nine months 2009, a fall
  • New strategy for Nordic Yards
    Nordic Yards, formerly known as Wadan shipyards in Wismar and Warnem'nde, will leave the container vessel market and focus on the construction of more complicated tonnage for the Russian market

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Efforts to retrieve fuel oil face temporary suspension
    US Resolve Marine Group removes 176 tonnes of oil from Black Rose.
  • Clearing US waterways of debris and fuel
    42 sunken boats to be removed, some containing bunker fuel.
  • Mixed start to week in prices
    Some relief for buyers with prices easing in several major ports.
  • Firm prices in major hub
    Sources noting quiet day in Fujairah and good supplies.
  • 'Climate tax' could cost Maersk $585 million
    High-end of fuel tax proposal to IMO could cause modal shift, company warns.
  • Denmark: Air pollution from ships 'less than expected'
    Study shows current and future impact of IMO regulations on Denmark's air quality.
  • Prices mostly weaker to start the week
    Tokyo Bay continued to buck regional trend.
  • Bunker tanker hits bulk carrier
    Oil leaks into waters off northern Chinese port.
  • SPRING outlines Singapore standard for flow meters
    Official says the use of mass flow meters could help increase Singapore's bunkering capacity by one-and-a-half to two times.

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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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