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June 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk acts on container crunch
    Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping group, said yesterday a strong rebound in global trade has led to an unprecedented shortage of containers as shipping enters its peak season.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC joins others, hikes Asia-Europe rate US$400/TEU from August
  • HK cargo up 15.2pc in May to 2 million TEU, Singapore up 15.4pc
  • TCC raises speed, capacity of its Great Dragon service
  • Maersk to launch an additional Far East-Mexico-Panama service
  • Shipping firms slow to quit Manila dock ahead of re-construction
  • Jacksonville Port Authority considers privatisation
  • US quarterly trade gap grows; exports, imports decline after March surge
  • Rail failure prompts boxes to avoid JN Port for Pipavav, Mundra
  • APL Logistics opens 114,000-square foot Bangladesh CFS
  • Tacoma names Farrell's old 2i/c John Wolfe as new port chief
  • OOCL customers can track vessels from mobile phones
  • Hong Kong air cargo soars 41.9pc in May, sets monthly record
  • Cargoitalia gets new MD11 after Singapore conversion
  • Geodis directs as Antonov-225 moves biggest-ever air shipment

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI comes into black by redeploying idled assets
  • Ex-im fraternity pitches for easing of cabotage law
  • DB Group despatches 1st consol box directly from ICD-Sabarmati to Mombasa
  • Exports to go beyond REACH!
  • 10,000 tonnes of sugar exports to Europe permitted
  • FinMin sits tight on export sops totalling Rs 1,350 cr.
  • JNPT's Class I & II officers to display displeasure
  • M. L. Meena assumes charge as KoPT Chairman
  • Tax draft diluted to please all
  • Migration of units from SEZs allowed
  • Pranab tells trade to press for early GST
  • 10 pc stakes in Coal India, Hind Copper to be divested

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 16, 2010
  • Geodis Logistics works for Parrot
    Following a call for tender launched in 2009, Geodis Logistics has concluded a deal with Parrot covering stock management, equipment customisation and reverse logistics for its pro...
  • DB Schenker with new logistics centre in Brno (Czechia)
    DB Schenker has established a new logistics centre in Brno (Czechia) and is now linking up road and rail transportation services in the country. The 8,000 sqm terminal went into op...
  • Mauritius joins heavy-lift network PPG
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG) has made a strategic appointment in Mauritius - a key trading hub for the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Austral Transit International an...
  • Arrow Cargo is not ceasing operations
    Arrow Cargo, a freight airline based in Miami FL (USA), announced that it is "aware of rumours with regards to Arrow's financial difficulties. Many of these rumours are s...
  • LAN Cargo is first Latin American airline to implement e-freight
    LAN Cargo is the first Latin American airline, and one of the pioneer carriers worldwide, that will provide cargo transportation services using the innovative e-freight system. Thi...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Waxman gives BP CEO a rough ride
  • Netherlands court convicts Somali pirates
  • Lakes operator "cautiously optimistic"
  • Vitter introduces legislation to end drilling moratorium

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Everett Port Commissioners put expansion plans up to vote
  • DOT sets new rules for disabled ship passengers
  • Host of Crowley vessels earn Jones F. Devlin safety awards
  • Alaska Airlines plans flights between Seattle, St. Louis
  • IMO awards Johan Franson International Maritime Prize

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
    John Reeder and Belinda Bucknall sue for breach of contract and damage to their reputations
  • Ocean Crown salvage award stands at $40m
  • Ocean Crown $40m salvage award close to LOF record
  • Ocean Crown salvage award stands at $40m
  • No immediate end in sight to Bangladesh scrapping standoff
    Stalemate between authories and shipbreakers continue amid calls for industry to be...
  • Bangladesh to address scrapyard safety issues
  • Economou inks joint venture plan with Cosbulk
    Sources tell Lloyd's List the new venture will be a chartering operation
  • Pay up or lose your boxship, Hanjin Heavy...
  • Cosco bulker haul includes options
    Gleamray, Common Progress, Dynacom and Golden Union Shipping confirm orders with...
  • Greeks among owners in Cosco bulker spree

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Gulf spill hits DryShips
    SHARES of bulker and offshore owner DryShips were graded down today by Credit Suisse, which cited predicted fallout in the drilling sector from the BP spill
  • Pirates sentenced in Dutch court
    A DUTCH court today found five Somalis guilty of piracy and sentenced them to five years in jail, INTERTANKO said
  • Police end lawyer death inquiry
    LATVIAN police have reportedly called off an investigation into the death of a lawyer with the Latvian Shipping Company
  • Rotterdam LNG scheme is off
    ROTTERDAM'S port has confirmed that 4Gas Holding has been forced to abandon plans for the LionGas LNG terminal
  • Polsteam profits jump
    POLSTEAM has posted a rise in net profits to 105M zloty ($32M), from 25M zloty in 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • White House Targets "Recovery Summer"
  • OOCL Raises South China-Australia Rates
  • Pier 1 Says Supply Chain Gains Improved Margins
  • Dutch Court Sentences Somali Pirates
  • Customs Backs Bell for World Post
  • Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Foreign Manufacturers
  • DP World Extends Mozambique Contract
  • Drewry Pacific Rate Index Jumps 18.9 Percent
  • Maersk to Manufacture Containers to Relieve Shortage
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen to Hike India Rates
  • Maersk, CMA CGM Divert Cargo From Indian Port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Maersk Line predicts 'unprecedented shortage of equipment'
  • Piracy verdict from Dutch court expected
  • BDI suffers 28% plunge since May
  • InterRail boosts its Far East presence through TSES purchase
  • BP coughs up USD20 billion for clean-up fund

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • CBO scores $750m BNDES loan
    Brazilian bank forks over cash to fund South American offshore outfit's massive PSV order.
  • Grieg pens ten at Hyundai Mipo
    Norwegian shipowner orders series of open hatch bulkers at South Korean yard.
  • Banks buoy Trico Marine
    Troubled offshore owner says Chapter 11 is still in the cards but a $50m boost from banks has turned the hands of time.
  • MOL gears up for tax battle
    Japanese shipping giant on offensive as Asian authorities launch massive US-linked tax probe.
  • Foreign flag fights firestorm
    Marshall Islands Registry counters claims that foreign-flag dealt fatal blow to the Deepwater Horizon.
  • OceanFreight springs stock split
    Greek shipowner works its magic transforming three shares to one in the wake of delisting dilemma.
  • Jailed Somali pirates 'to appeal'
    Dutch court hands down lengthy prison sentences to five Somali men guilty of attempted hijacking.
  • Greenland gig for Troms newbuilding
    Norwegian owner finds three-month deal for its latest PSV with Capricorn Energy.
  • Russian yards on the block
    Severnaya Verf and Baltiysky Zavod to be sold to pay banking subsidiary's debts.
  • Troublesome trio held in Canada
    Port state checks end in detention for Elmira and Hanseatic tankers, plus Tristar bulker.
  • Esvagt orders at Spanish yard
    Danish owner pens safety and standby newbuilding which has 10-year charter with Eni in the bag.
  • DSME lands $350m VLOC deal
    South Korean yard receives huge bulker order from Asian owner as prices heat up.
  • Five in hospital after bulker fire
    Firemen are taken to hospital with heat exhaustion after batting blaze on Oldendorff bulker.
  • Semi sale spurs Exmar stock
    Shares in Nicolas Saverys-led company on the march following $400m disposal of Gulf of Mexico platform.
  • Sunlink seeking ferry funds
    Danish start-up has 80 days to find some more investors to finance its new ro-pax acquisition.
  • Yangzijiang scatters another $20m
    Shipbuilder invests in fund led by CEO's son, its second venture capital move this week.
  • US extends IRISL blacklist
    Treasury department names more Iranian front companies and blocked vessels as it steps up action against nuclear programme.
  • Hyundai Mipo bags bulker sextet
    Korean yard Hyundai Mipo tight-lipped on identity of owner in high-priced six-ship order.
  • Irving wins strike ruling
    Labour board backs Canadian shipbuilder's bid to end lay-offs protest by workers at East Isle.
  • Taxing time for Japan's MOL
    Shipping giant faces extra bill of JPY 5bn this year relating to container terminal subsidiary.
  • Deme does dredger deal
    Belgian owner signs up for new duo at IHC Merwede shipyard in the Netherlands.
  • SCI seeks panamax buys
    Indian state owner puts out feelers for modern 75,000-dwt bulkers.
  • Maersk tackles box drought
    Upturn in demand leaves Danish owner with "serious" shortage of containers as peak season approaches.
  • Pirates hit PIL boxships
    Incident comes less than a week after two other ships were targeted in same location north of Indonesia.
  • Chemical tanker sinks off Japan
    All crew members manage to clamber to safety as two-vessel collision leads to sinking off Honshu.
  • Crowley tugs go green
    US tug and barge owner has re-engined four tugs with financial assistance from Port of Los Angeles.
  • Cosco leaves market cold
    Bulker order haul leaves analysts cold due to poor execution record and European debt crisis concerns.
  • Gulf spill hits Maersk rig
    Norwegian oil major Statoil has declared force majeure on a contract with Danish drilling outfit.
  • New CEO installed at MISC
    Malaysian shipping giant appoints its second chief executive officer in less than 18 months.
  • OOCL in further rate rises
    Hong Kong liner player set to lift rates on container traffic between Northeast Asia and Australia.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Maersk: Peak surcharge due to box shortage
  • Senators take ship capacity issue to FMC
  • Fire on granite ship
  • DHL rides Vietnam export wave
  • IATA names FedEx executive chairman
  • NOAA, FDA step up Gulf seafood inspection
  • $500 million to boost U.S. exports to Vietnam
  • Ex-Im Bank financing for exports to Chile
  • Panama approves new tolls
  • New chapter in Brooklyn waterfront dispute
  • Trans-Suez service calls Jacksonville

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • Esvagt orders standby vessel of Ulstein design
    Danish shipping company Esvagt has ordered a standby/rescue vessel of the Ulstein SX123 design from the shipyard Astilleros Zamakona SA in Bilbao, Spain. The vessel will be part of
  • Eitzen Bulk Shipping taken over by Chilean owner
    Norwegian Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA has sold its majority of shares (74.33 per cent) in the Danish listed company Eitzen Bulk shipping A/S to the Chilean company Navieras
  • Cesa sees signs of recovery
    Cesa (Community of European Shipyards' Association) reports signs of recovery for the ailing yard industry, despite the fact that the global order volume for new ships over the past six

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 17, 2010
  • IFO prices mixed, distillates firm
    North Europe sees gains across all grades while south Europe IFOs are largely steady.
  • Royal Caribbean partners with Ecospec
    First cruise operator to initiate a feasibility study of the CSNOx scrubber system.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban
    Suppliers in Fujairah busy until middle of next week.
  • Polish supplier offering 1.00% sulphur fuel oil
    Ship-Service says its fuels also conform to new ISO standard.
  • Engine re-fit will cut emissions
    Crowley Maritime say PM mono-nitrogen oxides emissions will be down.
  • Supplier has enough 1.00% sulphur product for 14 months
    O.W. Bunker says it is confident it can meet demand as ECA regulations tighten.
  • Mexico's plan to modernise fishing fleet
    Three year programme will reduce emissions and fuel and boost shipbuilding.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 20-week low
    Bunker buyers draw on onshore stocks of fuel oil.
  • IFO prices firming at key ports
    Refineries in Korea close early on Thursday due to World Cup 'fever'.
  • Gazpromneft to start deliveries on Red Sea coast
    Supplier will be operating in Djibouti Free Zone.
  • South Asian port to resume 380 cSt supply in July
    Supplies disrupted in June due to a refinery turnaround.
  • Global Fuels appoints new trader
    Previously working within the company's operations department.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
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.
ACCIDENTS
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
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%.
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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%
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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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