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August 30, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India aims to triple port capacity
    India, Asia's third-biggest economy, plans to triple port capacity within a decade, as it tackles infrastructure deficiencies that threaten to dampen growth.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major China carriers urge industry to limit capacity
  • MSC hikes south east Asia-Australia rate US$300/TEU October 1
  • Arrival of 'huge' 8,500-TEU ship amazes downtown Savannah
  • Wuhan cargo throughput up 27pc in the first half
  • Guangxi invests US$3.43 billion in transport infrastructure
  • RCL to cooperate with Beibu Gulf International Port Group
  • Singapore to build two overpasses to upgrade Woodlands artery
  • Damco to spend US$4 million on Vietnam logistics hub
  • Lyttelton CT at Christchurch up 5.3pc to 273,789 TEU a year
  • CEVA to provide home delivery services for Pet Line in HK
  • Southern Asia Ports fair to be held in Mumbai September 16-17
  • World Cup fails buck up South African GDP beyond 3.2pc
  • Asia Pacific air cargo on track to restoring profitability
  • Agility quarterly profit falls 50pc to US$71.97 million
  • Aerologic freighter takes to the skies with women pilots
  • IATA calls for effective Australian airport rules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ABG Shipyard sells 4.66 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • Greatship Global takes delivery of PSV
  • IIFF to begin FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding soon
  • Coir exports stretch by robust 65 pc in July
  • Pakistan to buy Indian sugar
  • Silk to be imported from China
  • Spice exports head north
  • Another feather in MICT's cap
  • GPPL IPO subscribed over 19 times
  • S. R. Kulkarni in ITF Fair Practices panel
  • Temporary port disruption may impact Aug. soyameal exports
  • Apeejay Surrendra Group & Eredene Capital flag off operations in 2 logistics parks in W. Bengal & Orissa
  • Nabros Transport notches new landmark in project cargo handling
  • Pune CHA Assn holds training session
  • 30 pc space in industrial estates reserved for MSMEs
  • Cabinet clears Direct Taxes Code Bill
  • Forex fund cannot be used for infra growth, asserts RBI
  • FTA with Malaysia likely by Dec.'Khullar
  • GST regime faces further delay
  • Maharashtra prepares to reap benefits of industrial corridor
  • Minister rules out ban on iron ore exports
  • MPEDA launches quality logo for seafood exports
  • Reliance Power to get $ 917-m US Exim Bank loan
  • SEAI happy at inclusion of seafood sector in EPCG scheme
  • Visa fee hike can hurt US-India economic ties'Krishna
  • India committed to 16-country regional economic ties'Sharma
  • Moderate recovery vital to prevent fresh US crisis'IMF
  • S. Africa lobbies to join BRIC grouping
  • WTC to come up even in Bangalore

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2010
  • Azkar acquires ACL in Spain
    The Spanish transport and logistics provider Azkar has improved its portfolio by acquiring Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL), thus entering the ground handling market. ACL is in char...
  • Plimsoll and Europhia join executive search forces
    Plimsoll and Europhia Consulting have signed a strategic partnership deal for China, Singapore, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In this relationship the companies will coo...
  • Bosch T'rkiye extends collaboration with Ekol Lojistik
    The Turkish enterprise Ekol Lojistik has extended its cooperation agreement with Bosch T'rkiye by three years. The two partners have been collaborating on imports to Turkey for two...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2010
  • Horizon Shipbuilding wins $8.6 million Corps towboat order
  • USCG issues safety alert to AIS users

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Oregon Goveror announces funds for Coos Bay rail line improvements
  • US rail freight traffic hits high mark for year
  • Cal Maritime receives giant ship's propeller
  • Newport Port Commission eyes International Terminal project progress
  • New superintendent named for US Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • HSH Nordbank rules out new shipping business
    German ship finance giant halts lending to shipping citing market expectations
  • Ship finance banks tread cautiously
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Second quarter profits surge at Frontline
    Strong performance for Fredriksen tanker giant but third quarter problems are on the...
  • TMT takes a super-sized gamble
  • DSME to build eight chemical tankers for $320m
    Deal with Woodside Holding marks the first time DSME wins order for medium size...
  • Flagging move seeks to offset Brazilian anger
  • Joe Angelo to head Intertanko
    Tanker body announces replacement for outgoing managing director Peter Swift
  • Europe in turmoil over 0.1% fuel sulphur...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Seanergy to buy Restis stakes
    SEANERGY confirmed today that it will fully acquire two companies it holds partial interests in ' Bulk Energy Transport and Maritime Capital Shipping
  • LA bans trucks, shippers suffer
    SHIPPERS will shoulder the burden of extra costs as Los Angeles port bars independent truckers from hauling boxes in and out of its terminals, Fairplay was told today
  • Pipavav IPO proves major success
    INDIA'S Pipavav Port's initial public offering was oversubscribed by around 20 times thanks to an overwhelming response
  • Watchdog fights piracy with owners
    ANTI-PIRACY watchdog ReCAAP today said it has signed an MoU with the Asian Shipowners Forum allowing it to forge ahead with its work combating piracy
  • Thailand's TTA plans M&As
    THAILAND'S dry bulk carrier Thoresen Thai Agencies confirmed to Fairplay today that it expects to complete one, maybe two, M&A deals this year
  • DCT Gdansk cements Asia ties
    DCT GDANSK, Poland's container terminal, has strengthened its ties with Asia with a new shipping connection
  • Maersk seeks new loan
    DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk is reportedly preparing a syndicated, five year multi-billion dollar refinancing loan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Environmental Groups Praise Clean Truck Decision
  • Air China Cargo Revenue Doubles
  • Savannah Port Gets Record Ship Call
  • ANA Ramps Up Regional Freighters
  • Trucking Group to Appeal LA Ruling
  • Maersk Resumes Port Nehru Calls
  • Judge Rules LA Port Clean Trucks Plan Can Proceed
  • Deeper Trade Gap Drives Lower GDP Estimate
  • Maersk Confirms Trans-Atlantic Rate Hike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Row brews over Irish rating downgrade
  • Sea-Axis still positive about demand
  • HPH to phase in tractors
  • Ferrin stands down as ceo of JPA
  • COSCON posts strong H1 results on back of cargo surge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Pirate stung twice in US
    Somali swashbuckler charged in Clipper hijacking case moments after owning up to botched attack on US battleship.
  • Front dusts down its cheque book
    Consolidation king John Fredriksen looks to be back on the acquisition trail with Frontline.
  • Fruit trader hunts box players
    Mango madness puts CSAV and Hamburg Sud containerships in trader's crosshairs as fruit fracas lands in federal court.
  • Jensen: 'Contango will return'
    Demand for VLCC storage contracts is picking up, which will help a market in which it's best to let your crew go fishing right now, Frontline chief says.
  • Seanergy swelling fleet with buys
    Victor Restis-connected bulker owner paying $62m in cash and shares to take full control of two companies.
  • Blount in Casco Bay replay
    US yard set to pocket $3.5m as Casco Bay Lines splashes federal funds to bankroll ferry newbuilding.
  • Conrad seals LPG barge deals
    Shares in OTC-listed shipbuilder soar 10% as backlog breaks $70m.
  • Malm Justad out of EMS
    Axel Eitzen put in as new chief executive of Eitzen Maritime Services after sudden departure of Annette Malm Justad.
  • Deep Sea fixes into Brazil
    Norwegian owner reduces spot exposure with two Maersk anchor-handling deals.
  • STX snares another Island deal
    Europe's largest shipbuilder wins $140m PSV order from long-standing customer Island Offshore.
  • Quotes of the week
    Michael Skov is fighting fit as he pedals back into the industry and a new P&I outfit says it's not writing fiction.
  • Australia planning new ports
    Terminals needed in Spencer Gulf as 24 more mines expected to open in near future.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Clarksons is chasing commissions in court while Norwegian tanker owners are swapping ships.
  • Stocks not socks for Marsh's kids
    Braemar boss Alan Marsh repeats party piece buying 10,000 shares for his children.
  • Profits jump at Frontline
    John Fredriksen-controlled tanker player sees income jump nearly three-fold on a year ago.
  • Rem Offshore profit slumps in Q2
    Failure to repeat last year's bumper income from asset sales leads to sharp fall in profit at Oslo Axess-quoted owner.
  • Guangzhou adds yard space
    Chinese builder in $13m rental of plot in Jiangsu to solve order bottleneck and attract larger tanker orders.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hunts bond sale
    German container line linked to EUR 500m debt issue in more favourable markets.
  • Shih Wei slides in first half
    Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue increases, but income from investments sharply down.
  • ITC sees profit dip in Q2
    Frontline spin-off's bottom line shrinks following ship sale and debt payments.
  • Spot of bother at Golar Energy
    Norwegian LNG player hurt in first half by over-tonnaged markets and higher costs.
  • China Cosco readies $735m bond sale
    Ten-year bond sale part of larger plan by China Cosco Holdings to repay debt and fund expansion programme.
  • Passengers rescued from ferry
    Authorities evacuate 138 people trapped overnight on Indonesian vessel off Bali.
  • First-half tank tonic for Vopak
    Dutch oil storage player has increased earnings as capacity expands in 2010.
  • Angelo steps up at Intertanko
    Deputy chief and former USCG man to take over from retiring Peter Swift at tanker owners' organisation.
  • Opec cutting crude shipments
    Refinery maintenance season means slowdown for tanker cargoes to middle of September.
  • Maersk presses on with rate rise
    Unsatisfactory Atlantic box business means Danish owner will hike rates in fourth quarter, with more rises to come.
  • Glencore profits up 42%
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant sees interim profits jump on improving global economy.
  • Golar ups divi despite loss
    Oslo and US-listed LNG player increases dividend to shareholders with promise of more to come.
  • ICG profit gets volcanic boost
    Irish Ferries owner sees profit rise in first half as passenger numbers increase on closure of European air space.
  • Bourbon in Aussie fix
    Offshore player's joint venture with Oceanteam wins three year charter for DP2 construction vessel.
  • Lower revenues dent Alam
    Weaker performance in two main business segments hurt Malaysian shipowner in second quarter.
  • Daewoo confirms gas deal
    Korean shipyard to pocket $320m for eight ethylene carriers ordered by new Singapore investment vehicle.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Zim earns profit as rates, volumes rise
  • EU probes vessel P&I industry
  • Angelo to replace Swift as Intertanko chief
  • Nigeria cleared for takeoff to U.S.
  • JAL downsizes cargo operations
  • Carstens named new UPS Singapore head
  • Intermodal traffic continues rebound
  • Ryan named president of Freight Handlers
  • Greenbrier: Demand grows for 53-footers
  • Commerce to strengthen AD/CVD oversight
  • Toll profit rises 7% in fiscal year
  • Clark heads marketing at Savi Technology
  • Age lowered for U.S. broker license test
  • FMC investigates alleged misdescription
  • Judge sides with L.A. port on truck plan
  • Ferrin steps down as Jacksonville port chief
  • China Merchants names new president

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • EPA proposes extended no dumping zone
    The EPA, United States Environmental Protection Agency, proposes an extended no-discharge zone for California. The ban will prohibit sewage discharges from all vessels above 300 tons, including cruise and
  • Bulker takes the Northern route to China
    The Danish-owned bulk carrier Nordic Barents is the first non-Russian flagged vessel to sail through the Northern Sea Route. The vessel departs from Kirkenes at the beginning of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2010
  • Volatile crude gives bunker markets a rollercoaster ride
    Narrow trading range, but plenty of price movement.
  • End of week sees further gains
    'Choppy' market activity predicted for next week.
  • Bunker prices firming across the board
    Rotterdam market activity 'terribly quiet', players say.
  • Fujairah prices still firming as week ends
    Sharp gains in Suez.
  • Lintec finds 7.5% of tested ECA fuels above 1.00% sulphur limit
    Figure falls to 2.5% if 'grey area' test results are taken into account; potential conflict with stricter IMO sulphur verification procedures.
  • Failure to secure fuel contracts leaves owners exposed
    Drewry Shipping Consultants says that without contracts 'budgets can be blown to the four winds'.
  • Bunker spill at Australian coal terminal
    Transport Workers Federation says spill highlights dangers of 'flag of convenience' vessels.
  • INTERTANKO names next MD
    Joe Angelo to succeed Peter Swift, Kathi Stanzel appointed Deputy MD.
  • Prices mostly firmer Friday
    Demand at major Asian ports mainly below average.
  • Glencore sees profits soar
    Chemoil's majority shareholder sees H1 profits climb 42%.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to triple bunker sales at Shanghai by year-end
    Plans to start supply of MGO product in early October.
  • Slight dip in South China fuel oil inventories
    Volumes forecast to increase during the current week.
  • Bonded MGO supplies 'very tight' at Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru
    Only 15 mt of MGO avails left in local storage facilities, says trader.
  • New bunker trading platform sees first physical delivery
    'Historic moment' for NR-X, the shipping industry and the marine fuel industry, says company director.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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