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July 26, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Brazil invention enables ships to load in rain
    A Brazilian firm has invented a high-tech tarpaulin for bulk carrier ships to load during rain without putting their cargo at risk, potentially slashing turn-around times and shipping costs.
  • Shipping rates' 1st weekly rise in 2 months
    Commodity shipping rates measured by the Baltic Dry Index had their first weekly gain in almost two months on demand to ship grains from North America.

Sched Netweb site
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co No 1 in exports, Maersk in imports
  • China's port box volumes up 7.3 - 13.9pc in first half year
  • Maersk bans disinfectant suspected in Charlotte Maersk fire
  • Feeder operators warn of surcharges if Rotterdam delays continue
  • Singapore Exchange sets up derivative container market
  • Kerry Logistics to expand into Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunshan
  • Kuehne + Nagel first-half revenue up 15pc to US$9.4 million
  • Iran's shipping business curtailed by global sanctions
  • Continental profit US$233 million in the second quarter
  • UAL, Continental reach agreement with their pilots
  • Changi takes final bids for third ground handling licence
  • JAL to pay Kaplan Fox clients US$12 million for price-fixing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI takes delivery of 1st of 6 LR-I product tankers
  • Wartsila India shifts to eco-friendly Chennai office
  • 13,830-TEU CMA CGM Amerigo Vespucci now churns the mighty waves
  • SEAI: Oilmeal exports to China can be doubled
  • 23-fold rise in garlic exports
  • New Mangalore Port proves mettle in handling project cargoes
  • BPCL commissions global bunkering facility at Cochin Port
  • DP World fulfils driving need with green commitment
  • Railways maps out new schemes for private sector's entry
  • Move to bridge tax parity between cotton & man-made fibres & textiles
  • Study on steps to slash export transaction costs completed
  • Panel against rubber import duty cut
  • Kutch-Saurashtra region becomes investors' haven
  • PMEAC upscales growth forecast
  • Take-out financing through ECBs for infrastructure projects allowed
  • Minimum built-up area norms for SEZs in small cities eased
  • GST will be win-win-win situation for Centre-state, industry & consumers'Pranab
  • Dawn of single Customs permit regime for exporters

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma reducing pollutants in region
  • Horizon Lines numbers improve during second quarter
  • New Lynden Transport service offers GPS tracking of shipments
  • Alaska Airlines test flights show new scheme reduces emissions
  • US rail freight traffic on even keel during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Capesize lay-ups loom as zero-rate fixtures reappear
    Owners mull removing surplus tonnage to druve up spot rates
  • LNG spot market rates linger at rock-bottom
  • Half of the single-hull VLCCs are not trading
  • Boxship oversupply may end in 15 months
  • Shipping industry efforts on liability make progress
    Provisions part of Senate Bill that was withdrawn
  • The need for caution
  • Montreal port delays set to continue
    Loading and unloading delays expected even though union and port employers reach deal...
  • LA and Long Beach talks set to resume
  • Supramaxes to outperform capesizes in third quarter
    Larger ships bear brunt of downturn in dry bulk freight rates as new tonnage swamps...
  • Tonnage surplus drags wet and dry rates

Fairplayweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Shipping rallies against US bill
    A united coalition of shipping groups is urgently lobbying against the proposed Fairness in Admiralty and Maritime Law Act
  • Montreal port lockout ends
    LONGSHOREMEN in Montreal have voted to return to work Saturday morning under an agreement reached between their union and the Maritime Employers Association
  • MSC Cruises order at last signed
    MSC CRUISES has finalised its long-delayed order for a new 1,751-cabin vessel from STX France's Saint Nazaire yard, for a reported $575M
  • LA-LB labour talks stall
    TALKS have reportedly stalled in Los Angeles and Long Beach between box shipping workers and employers
  • Counterfeit goods into EU fall
    THE EC has found that the volume of counterfeit goods seized in the EU fell by more than 40% last year, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Iran fuel imports said diverted
    SEVERAL fuel shipments are reportedly being redirected away from Iranian ports, in reaction to US trade sanctions and more such measures expected next week from the EU
  • Poole unveils port plan
    POOLE harbour commissioners in southern England have drawn up a £20M ($28M) long-term development plan, including a cruise ship mooring system

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • UPS Sees 'Ocean Squeeze' Pushing Shippers to Air
  • Idle Container Ships Fall to 2 Percent of World Fleet
  • EPA Funds Emission Gear on 29 Locomotives
  • Vitran Returns to Profitability, Raises Yield
  • Trucking Exec Says Capacity to Stay Tight
  • Pacific Northwest Ports Cut Pollution
  • Montreal Port Lockout Ends
  • AMB Property Profit Declines
  • Horizon Lines Posts $3.7 Million Profit
  • Prologis Posts Loss, Sees Market Bottoming
  • Le Havre Port Expansion to Preserve Natural Environment
  • UK Sets Timetable for Royal Mail Sale
  • USA Truck Rolls Back to Profitability
  • LaHood Says No Fuel Tax Increase Needed for Transport
  • Star Reefers Profit Drops
  • E-freight Goes Live at 58 US Airports
  • BA Seeks Damages from Other Carriers in Cargo Cartel
  • World Shipping Council Briefs US Shippers on EU Rules
  • Forward Air Profit Jumps on Pricing, Cost Controls
  • Indian Port Congestion Causes Severe Delays
  • LA-Long Beach Employers Seek Substantive Proposals
  • Steady As She Goes
  • Unsung Heroes
  • Speeding Up, in Reverse
  • Trade GAPS

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Should ocean carriers be submitted to banker-style stress tests?
    As the northern hemisphere begins its annual pilgrimage to the beaches and countryside, spare a thought for 91 examination candidates that have delayed their vacation plans ahead of the results of stress tests to be published later today.
  • Box shortage spreads to US domestic intermodal
  • Montreal dock lockout to end tomorrow
  • Bulls back in charge at bourses
  • Maersk ban 'shock treatment' chemical
  • Spot rates peak as shippers await softening

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Cal Dive rejigs credit facility
    Texas-based offshore outfit bags breathing room as banks give green light to amend $300m credit facility.
  • Petredec fixes LPG pair
    Bermuda-based LPG player heats up gas game as brokers shed light on chartering chatter.
  • Irving yard deal dubbed a 'steal'
    Canadian shipbuilder dips into piggy bank as Nova Scotia facility sells for $0.96.
  • Trafigura labels ruling 'incorrect'
    Trafigura looks set to appeal guilty charges from Dutch court over 2006 Probo Koala dumping saga.
  • Traditional bank lending is back
    Ship finance is becoming more normalised as traditional values return, says Michael Bodouroglou.
  • No 'siesta' at Marine Subsea
    Norwegian owner pockets $1.1m as offshore assignment wraps-up in Spain.
  • Beluga boosted by Oaktree cash
    German heavy lift owner plots newbuilding spree after welcoming US investment company on board.
  • Trafigura guilty of waste export
    Master of ex-Probo Koala given suspended jail term as Dutch court finds Swiss firm guilty of illegally exporting toxic waste.
  • Horizon Lines beats the street
    Chuck Raymond-led liner outfit back in the black as second-quarter profits trump Wall Street estimates
  • Quotes of the week
    Nobu Su probably got the hump back in Taiwan as A Whale idea harpooned and who is gunning for revolvers?
  • MISC all go for shipyard IPO
    Malaysian owner firms up plans to list its shipbuilding division in its homeland.
  • Trada bags Chinese FSO deal
    Indonesian owner to pocket $112m over eight years from CNOOC.
  • Thoresen buys supramax
    Thai shipowner snaps up brand new bulker from Greece's Meadway Shipping in $34.5m deal.
  • Troll tonic for Havila Shipping
    Njal Saevik-led owner sees Havila Troll asset play lift its second quarter numbers.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Fred Cheng sells VLCC fleet at a knock-down price while Hosco gets back on the newbuilding horse.
  • Crewman killed by fumes
    Norwegian cargoship Icelandica Hav was detained in Aberdeen in June following Russian's death, it emerges.
  • Golden hello for new CFO Birgitte
    John Fredriksen's bulk carrier company hands out share options as new finance chief walks through the door.
  • Zeeland zooms to higher volumes
    Dutch terminals operator posts 25% jump in cargoes in first six months.
  • Spill spur for Seacor Holdings
    US offshore outfit pushes up second quarter profit as Deepwater Horizon clean-up keeps it busy.
  • TransAtlantic saved by tax
    Swedish owner piles on sales in second quarter but only avoids loss with huge tax break.
  • FSL Trust files Daxin writ
    Shipping trust set to claim for damages resulting from arrest of MR tankers in Japan and China.
  • New face at Latvian Shipping
    Finaval director Paul Thomas joins Riga tanker owner's management board for five-year term.
  • Pirates hit cape off Singapore
    Armed men board Cyprus Maritime bulker in early morning raid northeast of Horsburgh Lighthouse.
  • Dover sell-off delayed
    New UK shipping minister asks port to publish more information about controversial privatisation plan.
  • SGX eyes box swaps
    Singapore Exchange to offer over-the-counter container swaps clearing from August
  • Dockwise loses on Enterprise sale
    Andre Goedee-led heavy-lift player takes hit on sale of unit for conversion to floating power plant.
  • Colombo founds new yard
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder eases congestion at main site by building ferry upriver.
  • Ezion seals second base
    Singapore offshore player set to open second Australian marine supply base to target oil and gas sector.
  • NITC: Lia not under charter
    Iranian owner denies any connection to tanker whose owner reportedly refused to discharge in Iran.
  • PST keeps its powder dry
    PIL-backed shipping trust continues to build up its cash pile as it eyes additional acquisitions.
  • Boskalis hits the right note
    Dutch dredger owner's $450m bond sale "significantly oversubscribed."

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • WSC, U.S. shippers meet on EU 24-hour rule
  • Singapore to clear container swaps
  • CMA CGM ups capacity on Columbus service
  • Swift plans public offering
  • Union Pacific reports record profit
  • Senate bill focuses on freight
  • Canada, U.S. softwood trade dispute softens
  • Survey: Brazil shippers eye landed costs
  • Port of Montreal could reopen Saturday
  • Meeting set for SoCal truck congestion
  • Employers: SoCal clerks 'all get and no give'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2010
  • Crude keeps bunker markets guessing
    Most major ports ending the week higher.
  • Engine upgrade exceeds expectation onboard Deadliest Catch vessel
    Diesel exhaust sees a reduction of 35% while fuel economy improves by 9 percent.
  • Bunkers see late-week gains
    Little action until a temporary surge by crude oil futures.
  • The world's most environmentally friendly military vessel
    Green future for US Navy as it welcomes boat that runs on 100 percent biodiesel, has 100 percent shorepower capability, and has zero discharge.
  • Double-digit gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Prices up following latest crude oil rally.
  • KPI Bridge Oil Singapore moves to accommodate expansion
    Says the company has outgrown previous facilities and plans to further expand trading teams over the coming months.
  • Fujairah prices end week on firm note
    Some players report barge congestion in Fujairah until July 27.
  • New product terminal 'to make Cyprus regional oil trading hub'
    VTTI terminal set for completion in 2012 to provide storage for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil.
  • New English Channel bunkering station to launch in September
    Anchorage location near major shipping lanes could rival major supply centres says Cockett, aiming for annual sales above a million tonnes.
  • Vitol on course to buy African downstream businesses from Shell
    In exclusive talks to buy businesses including marine fuel sales in 19 countries, South African assets excluded from deal.
  • August start for Southernpec's Singapore operations
    Will use two 4,600 dwt bunker barges to deliver 380 cSt fuel.
  • Week ends with steep climb in bunker prices
    Demand at all major Asian ports down due to high prices, traders say.
  • BP ex-staff express 'shock and disappointment' about legal action
    Reasons behind departure will 'no doubt' to be fully defended, says spokeswoman for defendants.
  • Fuels programme at Port of Seattle a success
    Incentives given to vessels that use low-sulphur fuels or shore power while berthed.
  • BP reveals evidence against former Singapore staff
    Mass departure of staff 'engineered' by its former global trading head and ex-legal manager, claims BP.
  • Matrix Bharat starts Kochi service
    Supplier has commenced bunkering operations, partnering with BPCL to provide bonded 380 cSt grade.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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