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December 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World sells 75% of Australian unit
    Dubai-based ports operator DP World moved to cut its debts with the sale of 75 per cent of its Australian operations to private equity firm Citi Infrastructure Investors (CII) for US$1.5 billion.
  • Viet shipbuilder granted tax concessions
    Vietnam has granted tax concessions to nearly bankrupt shipbuilder Vinashin, a newspaper reported yesterday, after speculation authorities would find a way to help the firm meet a debt deadline.
  • Supertanker surplus drops as demand rises
    An excess of supertankers competing for Persian Gulf crude oil shrank for a second week as demand to charter ships jumped to the highest since July and returns from leasing ships surged.
  • Baltic index falls as weather disruptions weigh on cargo activity

Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Tianjin November box volume up 14.2 per cent
  • China Eximbank to expand ship financing for Chinese shipowners
  • Yangtze River trunk stream cargo movement up 10pc per year
  • Safmarine upgrades Far East to East Africa network
  • Port of Savannah sees box throughput rise 11.5pc in November
  • GAC handles logistics for India Economic Summit
  • FedEx ups capacity from HK to Paris with 777F deployment
  • China Eastern, Singapore Air combine air freight carriers to gain stronger foothold in Shanghai market
  • Air India in talks with Dublin Airport Authority about operating flights to US

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CII summit looks at problems facing infrastructure sector
  • NSCSA sends exclusive box train from Mumbai Port to Tughlakabad
  • Protest against excise notice halts work at Alang yard
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese transmission equipment
  • Gems & jewellery exports rise by 32 pc during April-Nov.
  • India, Singapore trade may touch S$30 bn
  • US demand for shrimp brings in more dollars
  • MoS team to visit Port Blair to soothe tempers of agitating workers
  • DHL to invest $ 20 m in FTWZs
  • Rlys freight revenue up by 6.54 pc during April-Nov.
  • Transporters, CHAs continue work stoppage at Mundra Port
  • 59 m tonnes of vegetables, fruits rot in India in a year
  • Cotton crop estimate lowered
  • Customs duty on onion scrapped
  • Export of 2.5 m bales of unshipped cotton to be allowed
  • India, Russia sign protocol to raise trade to $ 20 bn by 2015
  • Indo-Thai free trade pact likely in 2011
  • Inflation figures may go up in Dec.
  • Montek questions MoEF order on coal mining areas
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • IRISL P&I insurer sanctioned
  • Keppel FELS books another jack-up order
  • STX Finland gets contract for world's largest LNG-fueled ferry
  • Congress approves dual LCS buy

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • P O Shipping begins calls at Port of Oakland
  • Crowley Maritime inks deal to increase Shell station network
  • Rail association publishes railroad facts reference book
  • International Maritime Organization warns of false invoice scam
  • Aircastle Limited affiliate delivers pair of Boeing 747-400 freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • MSC grabs top spot from Maersk in US export trades
    Geneva line's US containerised volumes climb 16.4% in the first nine months of 2010
  • MSC eyes new boxships
  • Maersk Line offloads boxship trio to MSC
  • Box lines set to rack up bumper $17bn profits
  • DP World nets $1.5bn from Australian ports sell-off
    Ports operator in move to ease debt from sale to private equity firm Citi...
  • DP World shrugs off concerns over $5.9bn debt
    Chief financial officer claims the company has substantial cash to cover all its...
  • DP World nets $1.5bn from Australian ports...
  • China Shipping Development splashes out $350m on five tankers
    Two VLCCs and three aframaxes ordered from Dalian Shipbuilding
  • Brightoil Petroleum eyes gap in Chinese oil...

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • Pirates blocked by razor wire
    PIRATES failed in their attempt to hijack a general cargo ship today after they were unable to break through razor wire, according to EU NAVFOR
  • Fumes overcome bulker crew in Canada
    SIXTEEN Chinese crew members are in a Canadian hospital today after being overcome by fumes on their Liberian-flagged bulker
  • Cruise shares soar
    CARNIVAL Corp and Royal Caribbean shares have both hit fresh one-year highs in the wake of a better-than-expected 2011 forecast from Carnival
  • Hainan expands service
    HAINAN Pan Ocean Shipping has added a call in Oakland to its trans-Pacific box service
  • Bulker's crew rescued
    A BULKER'S 15 crew members were reportedly rescued today after it grounded in Japan
  • Euroseas reveals charter legal dispute
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today disclosed a legal row with the former charterer of its Panamax bulker Aristides NP, as well as two new period deals
  • Canaveral gains $42M loan
    FLORIDA'S Canaveral Port Authority has secured a $42M loan to accelerate an expansion scheme
  • Suez revenues reported
  • Brazil changes export taxes
  • Turkey hits Israeli-Cypriot boundary deal
  • Flex-Samsung talks held
  • US targets IRISL insurer
  • STX OSV to buy all of its Singapore unit
  • Vinashin tax grace reported
  • DPW sells $1.5Bn Oz stake

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • Strong Rail Traffic Pulls Through Blizzards
  • Heavy Rains Can't Stop LA-Long Beach Drayage
  • Home Sales Rose 5.7 Percent in November
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $24 Billion
  • Nike Warns of Higher Shipping Costs
  • Wisconsin Study Proposes Modified Ballast Rule
  • Navistar Net Profit Falls 55 Percent as Truck Sales Rise
  • Q&A: Top Rail Regulation, Policy Stories of 2010
  • New Locomotive Shop for Iowa Interstate
  • Japanese Trade Grows Faster in November
  • International Accord Tightens Aircraft Financing
  • Baltimore Container Volume Grows 5.7 Percent
  • Port Canaveral Gets $42 Million Facilities Loan
  • GDP Rose 2.6 Percent in Third Quarter
  • Food Safety Bill Passes Congress
  • Port of Long Beach to Regulate Smaller Trucks
  • YRC Seeks More Time to Restructure

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • Sydney hit with congestion surcharges
  • DP World sells and strategises in Australia
  • PO Shipping adds Oakland call to transpacific service
  • More of ICF sold
  • Hamburg freed from Free Zone

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • Showdown for SE Shipping Lines
    The sheriff is waiting for the multipurpose ship SE Verdigris and its charterer at Baton Rouge.
  • Norwegian divorce
    Norwegian coastal express line operator Hurtigruten ASA is selling out of Nor Line.
  • CSDC adds more tanker orders
    CSDC is splashing out some $350m on aframaxes and VLCCs at Dalian.
  • Euroseas pulls panamax charter
    Aristides Pittas's Euroseas is lawyering up after taking back a time-chartered bulker over alleged charter defaults.
  • Duo deliver the Shipping Forecast
    Richard Fulford-Smith and Denis Petropoulos share their Christmas wish lists and New Year views.
  • Snow hits delivery of TradeWinds
    Icy weather disrupts flights but you can still read your favourite shipping newspaper on the internet.
  • U-Sea Bulk on acquisition trail
    Copenhagen listed bulker firm teams up with a partner in Singapore to acquire newbuildings.
  • Iranian insurer faces sanctions
    Iranian underwriter that came to the rescue of beleaguered national line is targeted by US.
  • K-sure backs Vale newbuildings
    Korean insurer is to provide export insurance for Vale's South Korean bulker newbuildings valued at $760m
  • Merger hits final hurdle
    Acergy and Subsea 7 may shed a couple of ships following UK competition complaint.
  • NSCSA scoops resales at SLS
    Saudi owner pays $86m for two more tankers at the South Korean yard.
  • Sea Ace stuck on Onahama beach
    Coastguard rescues 15 crew after Chinese bulker grounds off Japan's north east coast in heavy seas and strong winds.
  • NYK spree boosts open hatch fleet
    Seven vessels ordered at a cost approaching $400m for Saga Shipholding subsidiary at Daewoo and Oshima yards.
  • DP World scores Down Under
    Emirates port player pockets $1.5bn after selling 75% of its Australian business to Citi Infrastructure Investors.
  • Square eyed skipper faulted for crash
    Officers on Seanergy bulker criticised in Danish collision probe, but fishing boat skipper was also watching TV as smash occurred.
  • Green light for green ferry order
    Viking Line confirms deal for new super cruise ferry at STX after Finnish governments backs the deal with subsidy.
  • Yen bonus for Japanese yards
    Mitsui Shipbuilding boss tips Japanese yards to claw back ground lost to South Korea and China thanks to helpful yen and the price of local steel.
  • BP takes Seadrill newbuilding
    John Fredriksen-controlled offshore company secures a $140m charter for a new tender rig.
  • Noble joins jack-up party
    US drilling company books up to six rigs at Jurong Shipyard as order flow continues to grow.
  • Welcome back
    Rem PSV secures decent deal with Statoil only a few hours after returning to the spot market from a term deal.
  • Algoma seals four in China
    Canadian shipowner orders series of St Lawrence Seaway-sized dry bulkers at Nantong Mingde.
  • Keppel bags Jasper rig deal
    Singapore yard group grabs potential two rig deal from locally-listed offshore drilling company.
  • Hedland ore volumes dip
    Iron exports from the world's largest bulk exporting port down over 7.5% from previous month.
  • Aegean eyes Cape Verde
    Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker player reveals strategic co-operation with Enacol to expand network

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • CKYH slows Asia-Europe loops
  • U.S. Treasury takes aim at IRISL's insurer
  • Maersk raises Middle East/India-to-Europe rates
  • Deutsche Post opens $2.6b credit line
  • Begeman nominated for STB
  • STB fines CN Railway
  • U.S. food safety bill heads to president's desk
  • PPG subsidiary pleads guilty to illegal exports to Pakistan
  • UNCTAD: Less choice for some island shippers
  • FMC reviews 24 OTI license applications
  • Long Beach follows LA's loophole-closing lead
  • APM: Italian ports could be southern gateway to Europe
  • Charleston container volume up 14.4% in November

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • STX Finland and Viking Line signs newbuilding agreement
    The letter of intent, signed on October 25, 2010 by STX Finland Oy and Viking Line Abp regarding a 57,000 GT car and passenger ferry, has been turned into a
  • Finnish support for green vessels
    The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has granted a total of EUR 30 million for vessel investments improving the level of environmental protection. In addition to EUR 28 million
  • Court says yes to new container port outside Stockholm
    The Swedish Environmental Court of Appeal says yes to Ports of Stockholm's application to build a new container port at Norvikudden in Nynäshamn. The Environmental Court of Appeal says the
  • Saga orders seven open-hatch carriers
    Norwegian Saga Shipholding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYK, has placed an order at South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for five 55,000 DWT open-hatch carriers for delivery between
  • Alfa Lava acquires Aalborg Industries
    Alfa Laval acquires Aalborg Industries Holding for SEK 5 billion. Aalborg Industries has 2,600 employees and is expected to generate sales of about SEK 3.3 billion in 2010. The
  • Dan-Bunkering expands
    Danish Dan'Bunkering will open a new office in Monaco and thereby expanding its activities to Southern Europe. The company already has offices in Denmark (Middelfart and Copenhagen), Kaliningrad, Shanghai
  • Vidar Shipping buys Bravaden
    The Finnish shipping company Vidar Shipping is going to buy the 15,000 DWT dry cargo vessel Bravaden from Bore. She will be operated by Vidar Shipping and enters service for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2010
  • Crude rises as supplies drop more than forecast
    'Prices could easily hit $100 by the end of the year based on this report,'says senior market strategist.
  • Fujairah bunker market firms
    Deliveries available for supply up to and including January 1/2 in Durban.
  • Bunker prices rise across Europe
    Sources say there are low avails of LS 180 cSt bunker material in Rotterdam.
  • LNG ferry-order confirmed
    Viking Line goes ahead with plans for LNG powered vessel.
  • MGO prices hit fresh highs for the year
    Demand mostly healthy on Wednesday, traders say.
  • Scrubber technology company 'poised for growth'
    Aalborg Industries to be acquired by Alfa Laval.
  • Dan-Bunkering expanding to Southern Europe
    Monaco office to commence operations in February 2011, company says.
  • Hong Kong faces tightening bunker supplies
    On replenishment delays and increasing demand for bunkers at the port.
  • Hin Leong eyes $6-8 billion 'green' refinery in Singapore
    The planned refinery will produce 'green' transportation fuels, sources told local media.
  • Shortage of bunker avails in Colombo
    'Tight' avails of IFO 180 and MGO due to holiday season and cargo delays, traders say.
  • SinoBunker starts operations at Tianjin port
    Sold 600 mt of bonded bunkers to vessel at port on December 18.
  • Aegean to supply bunkers in Cape Verde
    Aegean will cover a range of 10 islands located off the coast of Western Africa.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 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.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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