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March 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ReCAAP voices renewed concern over piracy
    THE 4th annual meeting of the region's anti marine piracy council concluded yesterday with the governors expressing renewed concern over continuing incidents in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping to start weekly Shanghai-Mexico service March 14
  • MOL increases coverage in Asia-east coast South America service
  • Hong Kong fourth quarter cargo throughput declined 6pc
  • Sinotrans profit off 69pc, sees more pressure from tonnage to come
  • PSA Dongguan CT welcomes PIL south and West Africa loop
  • KMTC ups capacity on Korea-China-Straits service
  • Namsung Shipping launches intra-Asia service via Hong Kong
  • Seaspan charters second 2,544-TEU ship to 'K' Line
  • Hong Kong's OOCL toughens North American export booking
  • Credo Shipping launches monthly Karachi-Jebel Ali-Mombasa service
  • Savannah adds 10 reefer racks bringing port total to 44
  • Feeder operators: Increasing capacity could upset recovery
  • US highways czar plans to accelerate road, bridge building
  • TNT day-definite road delivery 'rivals air for price' in China
  • Air China records growth in both cargo and passenger in January
  • Midex Air suspended after routine audit
  • Hainan Airlines to integrate regional cargo sales resources

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Caravel Logistics plans major thrust
  • 4-day FAI spotlight on fertiliser shipping
  • W. Africa demand pick-up depletes supertankers' availability
  • Russian, Chinese PTFE to continue attracting dumping duty for 1 year
  • US slaps anti-dumping duty on shrimp
  • Duty-free pulses imports to continue for another year
  • Soyameal exports dip
  • Dhamra Port Co. sponsors film to cool Greenpeace fervour
  • Wagon shortage creates coal mountain at pit-heads & rly sidings
  • FM may let Rlys increase list of service tax exempted cargo
  • Aviation Min. to seek rollback of service tax
  • Emirates SkyCargo begins eFreight shipments from Hamburg too
  • Lufthansa Cargo official seeks uniform global security set-up
  • CBEC asks DGFT to tighten ex-im licence norms to prevent frauds
  • Divestment may yield Rs 40K cr.
  • Commerce Ministry wants SEZ units & developers exempted from Direct Taxes Code
  • Fert. imports may be put on OGL list
  • 12 SEZs denotified
  • DTAA with Swiss being pursued
  • Study highlights S. Asia's economic potential

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2010
  • South Africa's transport minister in China
    South Africa's transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele is currently visiting China. He expects to meet senior officials from the Chinese ministry of transport, as well as re...
  • US trucking industry is optimistic
    According to the observations of Transport Capital Partners (TCP), carriers expect March to continue to improve as inventory is moved. While carriers are uncertain about April, the...
  • British Road Haulage Association says petrol price hike is a joke
    The British Road Haulage Association (RHA) has attacked the UK's chancellor, Alistair Darling, just weeks ahead of the first of four planned fuel duty hikes. Duty on fuel will...
  • Canadian railway customers suffer from poor rail services
    Freight customers of Canada's largest railways have issued a damning review of the quality of service that they have received in recent years. Some 62% of the clients cla...
  • OT Africa Line calling directly at Pointe Noire
    OT Africa has added a direct call to Pointe Noire on its Angola Shuttle service, which is operated with five 1,100 teu vessels. The introduction of this new call enables the s...
  • Montreal port authority buys first green locomotive
    Montreal port authority (Canada) has signed an agreement with R.J. Corman Railpower to purchase a next generation environment-friendly locomotive for CAD 1.6 million (EUR 1.15...
  • Maersk to end slot charter agreement with Horizon Lines
    The slot charter agreement between Horizon Lines and Maersk Line on the Trans-Pacific 1 (TP1) service will cease in December 2010. The weekly sailings currently call at Y...
  • Christian Kern is new 'BB Holding boss
    Christian Kern, will replace Peter Klugar as chairman of the board of 'BB Holding on 7 June. Klugar, whose contract expires at the end of the year, will resign from Austrian Federa...
  • Stena Line to terminate L'beck/Travem'nde-G'teborg service
    Stena Line, a Swedish ferry shipping company, is terminating its freight connection from L'beck and Travem'nde (both Germany) to Gothenburg (Sweden). The goods that pass through th...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • U.S.Merchant Marine Academy facilities "at a tipping point"
  • Farrell Lines adds two ships
  • Guam Shipyard to modify submarine tender
  • Cruise lines report strong wave season
  • Bourbon buys out partner in Brazil JV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Port of Longview revenue total reaches new high mark in 2009
  • Coast Guard announces POLAR STAR reactivation
  • Mitsui chaning lineup for Asia/SAm service
  • Freight transport index rises during month of January
  • Airworthiness tests completed for Boeing 747-8 Freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Panalpina hurt by volatile rates
    Logistics giant loses out as it was locked into customer contracts
  • Cosco confirms bulker cancellations
    Five vessels on order at its Chinese yards have either been cancelled or had deliveries rescheduled
  • Mitropoulos seeks meeting with EU climate action boss
    IMO chief invites Connie Hedegaard to London ahead of key meeting on greenhouse gas emissions
  • Dover Harbour Board hits back at ferry customers
    Chief executive Bob Goldfield had no inkling that the ferry operators would write a joint letter criticising port policy
  • Shipping facing two more years of hardship
    Industry has not seen worst yet, says DVB Bank managing director Dagfinn Lunde

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • DVB stems profits slide
    GERMAN shipping and transport bank DVB limited damage from the recession and the shipping markets crisis, in reporting today a slide in 2009 operating profits of 13.6% year on year
  • Clipper: 'Hit where it hurts'
    DENMARK'S Clipper told Fairplay today that 'targeting' out pirate mother ships was the most effective way to address piracy
  • Wind factor in spill rebutted
    WIND WAS no factor in the Eagle Otome oil spill in Texas, the US Coast Guard has told a panel of inquiry
  • STX lands $42.5M from bond
    NORWAY'S shipbuilding group STX Europe told Fairplay today is has received a $42.5M in funds from a bond issue
  • Saudis sign anti-piracy code
    SAUDI Arabia today signed the Djibouti anti-piracy code, becoming the 13th country to do so
  • Petronas courts Norway
    MALAYSIA'S oil major Petronas wants to team up with Norway to learn about deepwater exploration, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Distributor Picks Charleston, S.C., for Warehouse
  • Panel Urges Kings Point Improvements
  • Senate Begins Work on FAA Bill
  • Volga-Dnepr to Add Updated Freighter
  • Panalpina Lost $10.2 Million in Fourth Quarter
  • Supply Chain Expert Sees Profits in Sustainability
  • IATA Cuts Airline Loss Forecast In Half
  • Greatwide Looks to Smaller Shippers
  • Japanese Air Cargo Soars
  • Finland Dock Strike Enters Eighth Day
  • Lufthansa Cargo Earns $39.7 Million Quarterly Profit
  • Australia Alleges Korean Air Fixed Cargo Prices
  • Obama Taps Executives For Export Council

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Panalpina well down
  • LB fighting back
  • Evergreen and CSCL club together for new intra Asia service
  • UK economy setback as exports dive
  • UK and UAE build bridges

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Spar goes supra
    Norwegian owner boosts orderbook with deal for five 58,000-dwt bulkers at Yangzhou Dayang.
  • Bidding begins
    Transpetro launches into the ethanol trade by inviting shipyards to compete for a 100 vessel order.
  • Breaking up
    Russian reefer Petrozavodsk realises salvors' worst fears as it splits in two off Norway after grounding last May.
  • Talks continue
    Finnish port shut-down drags into second week as another meeting between bosses and union planned for Friday.
  • Swedish slide
    Tanker and ferry player Rederi AB Gotland sees 2009 earnings eroded by higher operating costs.
  • Marine meld
    Insurance cover of Torm, Clipper, DFDS and other top owners in contention as Codan buys renewal rights to TrygVesta hull underwriting portfolio.
  • Dover dust-up
    P&O, Norfolkline and SeaFrance threaten legal action against port over higher fees.
  • Clarksons up
    End of legal spat with Russians and large cost cuts save Andi Case-led broker as sales slump in poor markets.
  • Burgas beached
    Bulgarian cargoship drags anchor in storm off Italy, becoming stuck on sand bar.
  • Log-In loss
    Brazilian boxship player Log-In Logistica sees profits slump as domestic trade issues batter the bottom line.
  • Rudder fails
    Italian ro-ro cargoship needs tug assistance as it loses steering in storm off Sardinia.
  • Injury off UK
    Crew member rushed to hospital with head injuries after incident on offshore vessel off Scotland.
  • DVB "solid"
    Boss Wolfgang Driese thankful for mere 28% dip in profit after "unprecedented" 2009.
  • Trouble ahead
    Swire Pacific Offshore says rates will continue under pressure this year due to spate of newbuilding deliveries.
  • Torm tanks
    Danish giant sinks into the red and warns of possible large loss in 2010 as dividends axed.
  • Virus strikes
    Passengers onboard Fred Olsen cruiseship Boudicca confined to cabins on Mediterranean trip.
  • 'Wind no factor'
    USCG hit out at reports "strong winds" and "poor visibility" could have cause Eagle Otome crash off Texas.
  • Scuttling fails
    Former New York state employee arrested on suspicion of flooding historic cargoship Day Peckinpaugh.
  • Brazil job for SMM
    SembCorp Marine's Jurong Shipyard to carry out pre-conversion works on Petrobras FPSO.
  • China crude high
    February's crude imports into the People's Republic reached the second highest level on record.
  • Long Beach jumps
    US west coast container port has reported a third consecutive month of growth in volumes.
  • Ow buys Boheme
    Singapore Shipping back in buying mode with acquisition of Wallenius pure car truck carrier.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Carrier, NVO pay penalties to FMC
  • Evergreen, China Shipping in intra-Asia link
  • DHL Express opens Colombo airport facility
  • Governors lobby DOT for transport plan
  • House approves DOT pay reimbursements
  • Senate passes biodiesel tax incentive bill
  • EU, Singapore to discuss FTA
  • USDA sets Canadian import inspection, user fees
  • Panalpina sees profit, revenue fall
  • Panalpina expands L.A. facility
  • Port of N.Y.-N.J. to ban pre-'94 trucks

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Black figures for Gotlandsbolaget
    The Swedish ferry and tanker owner Gotlandsbolaget managed to make a SEK 184 million pre-tax profit, despite depressed tanker markets. The corresponding result in 2008 was SEK 409 million
  • Codan buys TrygVesta's marine portfolio
    Codan Marine has acquired TrygVesta's marine hull insurance portfolio and boosts its position as the third largest marine hull insurer in the Nordic market. Last year, TrygVesta's portfolio had an
  • Wallenius sells PCTC to Singapore
    Singapore Shipping Corp, SSC, announces that it will acquire the 1999-built PCTC Boheme, with capacity for 7,200 cars, subject financing. The price tag is USD 50 million and Wallenius

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2010
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    South Europe shows bigger gains.
  • Fujairah prices soften
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Slow steaming will become 'standard' practice
    NOL's CEO says it is the only way for the industry to burn less bunker fuel.
  • EU standing by IMO on GHG
    Will pledge support at upcoming MEPC meeting to push forward 'flag-neutral' regulation.
  • Office move for Norwegian Oil Trading
  • Bunker costs threaten operator's prospects
    DFDS predicts 'some deterioration' in passenger sector as fuel costs climb.
  • Jeddah MGO drops by $100
    Traders say no reason given for sharp MGO price reduction at Red Sea ports.
  • Preserving environment a challenge for shipping
    Experts expecting technology to play a big future role, fuel costs will be 'significantly higher'.
  • Fuel oil duty expected to rise
    Russia to raise export taxes on crude oil and oil products.
  • Prices slide on weakening crude
    Avails in key Asian ports mostly at good levels, except for Busan port.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 14-week high
    Middle distillate stocks fall to 3-week low.
  • Singapore extends port dues concession
    An extension of a further six months has been announced.
  • Oil forecast at $100 by 2011
    Fund manager cites tight output from producers and demand growth.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints new trader in Chile

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of 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
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
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