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February 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cruise industry sails into pricier territory
    If you are planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, water parks and one of the most innovative concepts to come along in awhile

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK quits ELAA, following 'K' Line and MOL departures
  • CTSA to levy second rate hike, this time from Canada to Asia
  • Chinese New Year shutdown drives box spot rate up 20pc
  • Rising demand prompts new offering, service changes in Asia
  • Maruba-CLAN new Asia-S America service; newcomer YSC Line expands
  • Marseilles box volume up 4pc in 2009, but all cargo falls 13pc
  • TNT makes raise-for-layoffs deal with Dutch postal unions
  • Singapore Airlines back in black with US$286 million Q3 profit
  • HK's Asia Airfreight Terminal signs as Tiger Airways ground handler
  • UPS nearly triples fourth quarter profit to US$757 million

Exim Indiaweb site
  • M. Dinshaw & Co. adroitly handles logistics for Singapore Armed Forces at Mumbai Port
  • Q3 results show shipping cos remain in choppy waters
  • Great Offshore defers fund raising plan
  • Seashell Logistics shifts to own head office
  • 65 pc rise in coffee exports in Jan.
  • India & Germany decide to promote trade relations
  • Mormugao Port does a double!
  • MoS clears dredging subsidy for KoPT
  • Vasan summons stakeholders to meeting next week
  • 5 consortia shortlisted for NMPT's box terminal project
  • Records tumble at Krishnapatnam port
  • Bear Logistics!
  • AI to hive off cargo division
  • BCHAA welcomes key trade facilitators
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan
  • Accountability vital for efficient delivery of goods & services-expert
  • Mamata to meet India Inc on Sat.
  • Talk at IMC about 'Reflections on Leadership'
  • International Law Summit at IMC on Sat. & Sun.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
  • Augustin Network takes over Logwin division and becomes East European partner
    The Austrian service provider Augustin recently announced that it has taken over Logwin's Eastern European road and rail activities, as well as the latter's general cargo netw...
  • South Africa sticks with Cape gauge size
    Chris Wells, the acting head of the state owned transport operator Transnet, has led a discussion with the South African parliament's portfolio committee on communications abo...
  • Scania reports net sales decrease of 30%
    The Swedish truck maker Scania AB reported a 30% decrease in net sales to SEK 62.74 million (EUR 6.22 million) in 2009. The operating income fell to SEK 2.473 million from SEK 1251...
  • British government wants to ban HGVs from fast lanes
    The British government is considering a law change to prohibit HGVs from using the fast lanes of motorways and restricting their speed to 65mph. "We want to provide clarity fo...
  • European Commission receives complaint against Polish authorities
    The Independent Rail Operators Federation has lodged a complaint against Polish authorities with the European Commission. The trade body alleges that the Polish government granted ...
  • The worst year ever for French seaports
    Jean-Luc Vialla, the new chairman of the port of Dunkirk's supervisory board, recently declared that "2009 was a bad year for us." His statement reflected what almos...
  • Basel's inland ports suffering from lack of space
    Switzerland's inland ports on the River Rhine in Basel are suffering from a dramatic shortage of space for handling operations. In Kleinh'ningen (a suburb of Basel), the port ...
  • Gondrand group changes management in corporate finance division
    Gondrand, a transport and logistics group based in Basel (Switzerland), assigned the position of chief financial officer to St'phanie Fontugne, with effect from 1 Fe...
  • Capital injection for CMA CGM
    The French shipping company CMA CGM Sannounced that a consortium of banks have signed an agreement to release USD 80 million in financing to the group on 2 February "This financing...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Sembcorp Marine to build new Brazil shipyard
  • More layoffs at Bay Shipbuilding
  • Samsung Heavy Industries to build only eco-friendly ships from 2015
  • Maritime Coalition slams Corps budget proposal
  • Pirates hijack North Korean ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • USITC schedules public hearing for Portland
  • Hanjin plans to take over APM terminals in Kaohsiung
  • Titan Salvage teams refloat grounded tanker
  • Port of Bremerton hires marketing/communications boss
  • US, Canada joining forces for Olympic Games security

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Hamburg in slow steaming push
    Minister urges banks to persuade owners and box lines to adopt measure
  • Draft limits hit Hamburg cargo volumes
    Rivals Rotterdam and Antwerp gain market share
  • Tsakos eyes offshore debut
    Group in talks with South Korean yards for potential drillship order
  • Arab League states urged to sign Rotterdam Rules
    Move will broaden regional support for global regulatory regime
  • Yard delays dent Bureau Veritas revenues
    Hit by delayed newbuilding starts and delivery postponements

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Shipping shares tumble
    SHIPPING stocks were dragged down Thursday in a market-wide sell-off spurred by concerns over sovereign debt and unemployment
  • Aker signs deal with Spain
    NORWAY'S Aker Solutions told Fairplay today it has signed a $20M contract with Spain's oil company Repsol Investigaciones Petroliferas
  • Fish 1, FPSO 0
    TOTAL'S tanker loading at Angola's Girassol offshore oilfield returned to normal today after an FPSO crossed swords with a fish and lost
  • Dockwise urges naval escorts
    VESSELS unable to keep up with convoys to evade Gulf of Aden pirates should be escorted by naval ships, a senior Dockwise officer told Fairplay today
  • US salvor warns of rate rise
    A US SALVOR has said any extra costs caused by a review of OPA-90 regulations will have to be passed on to vessel operators

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Retailers, Others Turn to LaHood on FAAAA
  • White House Launches National Export Initiative
  • Factory Orders, Shipments Gained in December
  • Hanjin Raises Canada-to-Asia Rates
  • STB Rate Decision Disturbs Railroad, Shippers
  • Stevedore Eurogate's 2009 Traffic Drops 12.3 Percent
  • U.S. Freight Index Grows 5.6 Percent
  • Chennai Truck Strike Threatens Cargo Movement
  • Hanjin Posts December Loss After De-merger
  • Auto Carriers Stress Multiyear Contracts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • NYK confirms withdrawal from ELAA
  • Demerged Hanjin in the red for 2009
  • Istithmar to sell ISS
  • Transpac rates soar following TSA's ERC
  • CSAV charts the uptick

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Franklin's slice
    Mutual fund manager Franklin Resources reveals 5% stake in Overseas Shipholding Group.
  • Capex sued
    Coal trader Bulk Trading secures arrest order for Capex Europe cargo at Louisiana's United Bulk Terminals in $8m FFA dispute.
  • Tender interest
    US-listed driller Transocean Ltd eying participation in Petrobras' tenders for 28 newbuilding rigs and drillships.
  • TK forecast hiked
    Deutsche Bank analyst cuts fourth-quarter estimates for Teekay Corp but increases forecasts for 2010 and 2011.
  • Firm gets out
    Arbitrage player Highbridge Capital Management holds a 0.1% slice of Trico Marine after formerly holding sizeable stake in warrants and bonds.
  • Ethiopian evades
    US Navy boards suspected pirate skiffs after apparent attempt to hijack the general cargoship Andinet.
  • $30m for cape
    Restis Group helps Nasdaq-listed Seanergy grab cash to fund capesize addition.
  • $118m for Swiber
    Raymond Goh-led owner's offshore vessels to go to work in South Asia in EPCIC gig.
  • Signal closes
    Marine fabricator finalises deal to buy Bender Shipbuilding & Repair's Mobile yard.
  • Costly kidnapping
    Crew seizure that led to Teekay suezmax failing to load Nigerian crude cargo costs Transworld $8.7m.
  • Plus to minus
    Lazard Capital Markets tips Teekay Corp to post red ink in the fourth quarter.
  • Floaters sparkle
    Houston-based rig and drillship owner Diamond Offshore sees quarterly profits fall but deepwater floater revenues improve.
  • Bulky losses
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba turns in 2009 loss as markets go sour.
  • Brief encounter
    Norwegian cargoship quickly refloated after going aground at port of Andenes.
  • Loan bind
    Malaysia's MMM could be held back on tanker purchase by worries over debt rating.
  • Big guns buy
    Otto Marine bags $70m from private placement ' helped by former Labroy Marine owner Tan Boy Tee.
  • 'Options still open'
    Ulf Ryder denies Stena Bulk has declared two suezmax options at Samsung but is likely to before extended deadline.
  • Hong Kong King
    Additional $5bn keeps Li Ka-shing top of Hong Kong's rich list with six other shipping names in the top 40.
  • 'Illegal detention'
    Dubai-based owner accuses Somaliland Port Authority of ignoring a court order to free arrested ship.
  • HHI's order pain
    World's largest shipyard books new shipbuilding deals worth only $444m in 2009.
  • Mols bid
    Danish tycoon Karsten Ree linked to offer to buy ferry owner Mols-Linien.
  • Tug charges
    Two US men face charges of criminal mischief over alleged scuttling of historic Mary Woods 2.
  • Cargoship seized
    North Korean vessel held in Ukraine on suspicion of smuggling weapons and drugs.
  • Double dent
    Two Norwegian ferries have bashed into quaysides within the last week.
  • Hedge fund sells
    Massachusetts Financial Services slices its holding in Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
  • Hanjin posts loss
    Korean liner and bulker outfit Hanjin Shipping sinks into red on weaker rates but eyes black in 2010.
  • SMM Brazil bound
    Singapore group to build a huge new facility in Brazil to cater to the local oil and gas industry.
  • STX goes heavy
    South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean set to target heavylift sector, with a particular eye on the Middle East.
  • HHLA boxes slide
    Hamburger Hafen, operator of Germany's flagship container port, sees throughput down 33%.
  • Ship boost
    Japanese shipyard group MHI says nine-month earnings from vessels improves, but other sectors weaken.
  • TNK ups divi
    Shareholders in Teekay spin-off Teekay Tankers can expect a higher dividend in the fourth quarter.
  • Tamai still red
    Japanese owner eyes return to profit for the full-year but nine-month earnings still down.
  • A fishy tale
    Total's Girassol crude shipments halted in Angola after swordfish puncture pipe.
  • Into the Black
    CSAV Norasia launches feeder service from Istanbul to Black Sea ports in Russia and Georgia.
  • Upbeat on NOL
    Singapore analysts continue to turn more positive on the world's fifth-largest liner company.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Robust two-year forecast for Maersk
  • Hanjin sees $1 billion reversal
  • Study: $18 billion U.S. offshore industry
  • Air India nets $1 billion financing
  • Truckers target oil speculation
  • Truckers sue over low-carbon fuel
  • Greenup Lock pinches waterways shippers
  • U.S. seizes food from filthy Wis. Warehouse
  • Alameda Corridor seeks debt relief on Moody's downgrade
  • Jade wins Ruwais bid, brings Wren aboard

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • North Korean vessel hijacked off Somalia
    The North Korean-flagged cargo ship M/V Rim was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden yesterday morning. The hijacking took place north of the internationally recommended transit corridor (IRTC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
  • Double digit losses in Rotterdam
    Losses of more than $3 seen on NYMEX in early trading.
  • Bunker spill report 'ready by end of the month'
    California attorneys will decide whether to pursue civil or criminal action.
  • Middle East hub sees losses
    Average avails and demand in Fujairah.
  • Statoil considers IPO for fuel retail business
    Says unit's growth and further development 'will be best achieved' as an independent company.
  • Product and personnel changes at Statoil
    Lowers MGO sulphur content, trader leaving bunker department.
  • Environmental targets will 'define the future of shipping'
    Industry still 'needs a strategy for reducing emissions', despite failure of COP 15.
  • India and China compete in Africa for oil
    India needs to learn from China's success in dealing with Africa.
  • Aegean sets the record straight
    Company says founder has been 'fully acquitted and cleared' - continuing proceedings relate to old Greek civil customs claims.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia ports
    Weaker prices erase mid-week gains.
  • O.W. Bunker announces another appointment in Hong Kong
    Company says it is 'critical that O.W. Bunker continues its growth' in the region.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 7-week high
  • Asia's March fuel oil cargoes swell
    Falling rates, high European inventory contribute to volumes.
  • East China fuel stocks dip on steady bonded demand
    Inventories down a considerable 33% from week-ago levels.
  • India's Vinergy eyes dominance in northeast Africa
    More convenient services for ships near strategic shipping lanes.

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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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