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October 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Big money to chase huge car haulers, come 2012
    Ships capable of hauling 4,000 cars across the world's oceans may make the most money next year since the global recession as production reaches a record and demand from emerging markets swells cargoes.
  • Philippines shuts its largest maritime school
    THE Philippines has closed down the maritime education programmes of the country's oldest and largest maritime school, allegedly for failure to comply with local and international standards.
  • China orders lift Baltic index
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, inched higher on Tuesday, helped by Chinese interest in buying iron ore and coal.
  • Tanker glut shrinks to 4-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk launches new service at Tianjin
  • Increased bookings on Maersk's new Daily shipping scheme
  • Oil pumping from stricken Rena off New Zealand now passes halfway
  • Namakkal Transport to expand into south east Asia from Singapore
  • Canadian Pacific Railway posts net profits of US$185 million for third quarter
  • CN third quarter net profits up 19pc to US$653.5 million
  • Senator asked to drop scheme to defund truckers' hours of service rule
  • Lack of undulating seasons gives intra-Asia trade smoother flow: Seabury
  • Maersk subsidiary, MCC Transport launches own Borneo service
  • New FESCO Tacoma-Vladivostok service to start mid-November
  • Swiss WorldCargo adds new destinations to the winter timetable
  • Rudra GTL to start 5 weekly Kolkata-Imphal/Manipur cargo flights
  • Singapore Airlines launches twice-weekly freighter services to Frankfurt

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • Wim Bosman delivers exhaust silencer from Romania to Germany
    Wim Bosman CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) recently delivered an exhaust silencer from Romania to Germany. Because of the silencer's exceptional dimensions it was loaded onto a lo...
  • Crowley launches Tampa-Central America ro-ro traffic
    Crowley Maritime has started a new ro-ro link between the port of Tampa FL and ports in Central America, deploying the "Crowley Americas". It will call at the ports of Ri...
  • Rickmers-Linie chosen for delivery of Airbus parts
    Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based operator of heavylift and project liner services, has been chosen by Spirit AeroSystems as its partner to transport Airbus fuselage sections from Mo...
  • Danone extends logistics contract with K+N in Poland
    The food company Danone has expanded its cooperation with the logistics services provider Kuehne + Nagel by another three and a half years. K+N conducts temperature-controlled ware...
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo adds Frankfurt to network
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will commence twice-weekly Boeing B747-400 freighter services to Frankfurt next Wednesday. The freighter services will complement the cargo capacity availa...
  • Österreichische Post expands into Romanian postal market
    Österreichische Post has entered the Romanian postal market with the acquisition of a 26% stake in Bucharest-based direct mail specialist Post Master, for an undisclosed amount. Th...
  • Agreement between Chongqing and Liege airports
    Liège airport (Belgium) an international centre that focuses entirely on cargo operations, and Chongqing airport, a major air hub in China, have signed a memorandum of understandin...
  • Bertschi earns AEO certificate in Netherlands
    Bertschi BV, the Dutch branch of the Swiss company Bertschi, a service provider in the field of international distribution of chemical industry products, has earned an AEO certific...
  • WABCO appoints Mary Petrovich to board of directors
    WABCO Holdings, a global technology leader and tier-one supplier of the commercial vehicle industry, increased the number of member on its board of directors to nine and appointed ...
  • LH Cargo staff protest against night flight ban at Frankfurt airport
    Workers at Lufthansa Cargo in Frankfurt will stage a walkout at 13.30 this afternoon. The airline's works council called for the 90-minute action and is thereby taking a stance aga...
  • New container rail link between Slovenia, Austria and Poland
    Starting today, 26 October, a new container service will operate on a weekly basis from Koper (Slovenia) on Wednesdays and arrive at the Polish terminal on Fridays. The train will ...
  • UPS sales up and operating profit flat in Q3
    UPS, the world's biggest parcel service provider, increased sales by 8% in the third quarter of 2011 over the same period in the previous year, from USD 12.19 billion to USD 13.17 ...
  • SNCF Geodis launches Normandie Rail Services
    SNCF Geodis, the transport and logistics division of SNCF, has launched Normandie Rail Services, a new operator that serves internal terminals at the port of Le Havre and now handl...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • Navy removes commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard from post
  • VT Halter Marine holds dedication ceremony for Egyptian FMC
  • Cheniere Energy Partners signs LNG export agreement with BG subsidiary
  • DryShips gets $141 million tanker construction loan
  • USMMA honors TOTE's John Parrott

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • New study finds job growth related to Port of Vancouver, USA
  • ATA truck tonnage index climbs during month of September
  • EVA Air transports pair of rare Red-Crowned Cranes
  • Matson ready to serve customers hit by Horizon Lines Guam service exit
  • Port of Tacoma inks disaster MOU with Sister Port in Kitakyushu

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • John Deere looks to seal long term ro-ro relationships
    US-based agricultural equipment giant prefers close partnerships to balance trade fluctuations
  • Soaring costs force ro-ro shippers onto containers
    Lack of transparency in bunker adjustment factors can mean a difference of between $1,500 to $2,000 per unit, meaning a change in business model for many shippers to stay competitive
  • DryShips hails $141m syndicated loan deal for tanker newbuildings
    Aims to leverage strong ties with banks to finance further tankers and bulkers
  • Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings at highest level in four months
    Owners able to fix ships are generating returns above operating cost levels
  • Bank lenders to refrain from pulling plug on Trailer Bridge until October 31
    Company still striving to refinance senior secured notes
  • Carriers' services reshuffle sees panamax tonnage fixed at new lows
    Maersk Line extends three 5,000 teu vessel contracts at just $8,000 per day
  • Grand China faces asset disclosure order
    UK court so far backs Vafias in charter hire dispute as further GCL payment blips come to light
  • Carnival backs plan for sulphur 'averaging'
    Controversial proposal would allow vessels to burn high-sulphur fuel in emissions control areas
  • The Red Ensign's legacy of caring
    The UK's maritime charities need to adapt to a changed world
  • Third-quarter results reveal reality of tanker sector plight
    Even well-structured companies report enormous losses while others face ruin
  • HHI's Ulsan hits the right note
    World's largest shipyard pays homage to German culture ' and values
  • Cosco Pacific posts rise in revenue
    Higher figures achieved despite slowdown in container throughput growth
  • US judge to set timetable for magic pipe detention
    Gaurav Prem case sets new benchmark against 'indefinite' detentions, say lawyers
  • Who would you choose?
    We are waiting for your thoughts on who deserves a place in our Top 100 rankings
  • Shanghai corners market in box derivatives
    Cleartrade boss urges fresh push to generate more international trading
  • Pirates to increase threat through cyber attacks
    Ships need to address chinks in their cyber security armour
  • CSCL posts $250m loss in first nine months
    Overcapacity blamed for lower volumes
  • DCT Gdansk pushes for gateway role
    Lower costs make it an attractive inbound hub, report says
  • DP World to expand cruise terminal
    Port Rashid berth capacity to double
  • Shipping needs to be involved in fraud intelligence
    City of London Police call on industry to share data with other sectors
  • Slide in transpacific box rates continues
    Matson moves to plug Horizon gap
  • SeaFrance's best chance
    The only realistic hope for SeaFrance's survival is the emergence of a private investor with confidence in its potential
  • Paris court delays SeaFrance ruling
    Liquidation still an option after Tribunal de Commerce discusses state-owned company's alternatives
  • Financial leaders warn over growing trade protectionism
    Political resolve is being tested as weak growth spreads across G-20 countries
  • Nato chief says commitment to combating piracy is subject to resources
    ITF raises concerns over pirates' increased use of violence and flag states' lack of action
  • Weaker bulk rates put Excel in the red
    Greece-based owner spies good times ahead as its bolsters liquidity and charter coverage

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • US LNG export deal agreed
    CHENIERE Energy revealed today that BG has agreed to purchase 3.5M tonnes of LNG per year from the proposed Sabine Pass export project in Louisiana
  • Cruise ports brace for Rina
    HURRICANE Rina could affect more than a dozen cruise ships in the Gulf of Mexico as it tracks toward busy cruise ports
  • Sesa Goa staggered
    SESA GOA, India's largest iron ore exporter, said profits plummeted in its July-September quarter
  • Capesize surge to continue?
    STRONG activity in the Atlantic is helping to drive up spot freight rates for Capesize drybulkers
  • DryShips gets tanker loan
    GEORGE Economou's DryShips said today it has secured a $141M syndicated loan facility to fund four tanker newbuildings at Samsung
  • Trailer Bridge faces last call
    NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge has defaulted on its bank debt, but lenders have agreed to forebear on accelerating the loans until 31 October
  • Excel misses the mark
    NYSE-LISTED Excel Maritime has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a move to reduce spot exposure in 2012
  • More write-downs on VLCCs ahead?
    VLCC SPOT rates are continuing to rise in active trading, but a weak third quarter means that tanker companies might need to write down asset values, according to shipping analysts
  • Fortescue raises $1.5Bn
    MINING giant Fortescue Metals today raised $1.5Bn in a bond issue to fund its plan to take on rivals Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton in Western Australia
  • DPW shares shaky despite 10% growth
    DUBAI Ports World shares have reportedly dropped 16% in this year - and at the beginning of this week were at a near-60% discount to the 2007 IPO price
  • Matson pledges support for Guam
    A DAY AFTER Horizon said it will abandon Guam altogether, the other main line that serves the island - Matson - assured its support
  • SeaFrance ruling postponed
    A FRENCH court has postponed a decision until 19 November to decide whether ferry operator SeaFrance can remain a going concern

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Jumps 24 Percent
    Norfolk Southern Railway saw third quarter profit jump 24 percent to $554 million, with a solid 3.3 percent growth in...
  • ATA Seeks Supreme Court Review of Clean-Truck Program
    The executive committee of the American Trucking Associations voted unanimously to seek a U.S. Supreme Court review of a recent...
  • Caterpillar Sees China Growth Slipping
    Caterpillar expects sales to increase 10 percent to 20 percent next year, but says sales growth in China will slow...
  • CSAV Volume Up in September, Revenue Slides
    The volume of containers transported by CSAV in September rose 2.2 percent from August, but dropped by 18.8 percent from...
  • Cargoitalia Targets Charter, Wet Lease Market
    Cargoitalia created a division to handle growing charter and aircraft wet lease operations, which are compensating for reductions in the...
  • LTL Carrier YRC Reorganizes Regions, Leadership
    Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Inc. is consolidating geographic regions and streamlining its management under new president Jeff Rogers. The national...
  • Five Ways to Find Capacity
    Story: Seeking Space, Creating Capacity
  • Heartland Express Profit Drops 15.8 Percent
    Rising fuel prices and tight driver availability slowed profit growth at Heartland Express, still one of the most profitable truckload...
  • DB Schenker Launches UK Rail Freight Service
    Germany's DB Schenker is launching Britain's first regular rail cargo service using a European-sized, high-speed track from London to the...
  • Profit Surges at Trinity's Railcar Units
    Trinity Industries, North America's largest railcar manufacturer and builder of barges, wind towers and steel construction supports, saw third-quarter profit...
  • C.H. Robinson Profit, Revenue Rise 11 Percent
    Increases in truck and intermodal volume and pricing pushed C.H. Robinson Worldwide revenue up 11.3 percent from a year ago...
  • Guangzhou Container Volume Grows 24.6 Percent
    Guangzhou Port Group reported a 24.6 percent year-over-year increase Wednesday in container volume in September, but the Southern China operator...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls to 22-Month Low
    Spot rates for container shipments from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell to their lowest level in the last 22...
  • Shoemakers Looking Beyond China
    With wages in South China escalating rapidly and product quality at times comprised, footwear importers increasingly are looking to western...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • APM T has eyes on US PNW, Alabama and South America
  • US ports boosted by new Government group
  • MESA misses out Salalah
  • WSC box weighing proposal backed by industry - but onus should be with shipper
  • DP World remains confident

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • Wells digs DryShips deal
    Equity guru praises US-listed owner's freshly minted loan as ORIG stake remains intact.
  • Cantor cuts Excel
    Analyst urges clients to "sell" shares of US-listed bulker owner amid spot market scare.
  • Thai floods to hurt Japan
    Japanese shipments may be stifled by a natural disaster for the second time this year, ICAP says.
  • CSCL lines up mega-order
    Chinese container line ready to spend up to $1.13bn on 12 10,000-teu giants at CSSC.
  • Big John's book club
    Have you ever wondered what John Fredriksen and Tor Olav Troim keep on their coffee table?
  • China orderbook cut
    Industry ministry says shipbuilders' backlog down 14.5% this year in tougher markets.
  • George grabs tanker cash
    Nasdaq-listed DryShips nets $141m to pay for tanker quartet on order at Samsung Heavy.
  • CSCL loss at almost $250m
    Hong Kong-listed containership owner spends another quarter in the red in a difficult market.
  • Vafias wins round two
    Greek group claims another victory in ongoing charter dispute with Grand China Logistics.
  • CSSC profit slashed
    Chinese shipbuilding group sees third-quarter earnings drop 28%.
  • Dividend cut dents DHT
    New York-listed tanker owner's stock on the rocks after it reins in its shareholder payouts.
  • Cosco Pacific in profit dip
    Port operator sees earnings scaled back as third quarter fails to match earlier promise.
  • Pareto sees short VL spike
    Picky oil majors and frugal bunker agents could provide short-term boost for tanker rates, analyst says.
  • ITF fears pirate arms race
    Union warns use of armed guards could lead to a battle between shipping and pirates over who has the biggest gun.
  • Tanker writedowns on the wall
    Saga and DHT one-offs are a sign of things to come for tanker owners in the Q3 results season, analyst says.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • OOCL puts more big ships on Intra-Asia
    OOCL is increasing the vessel size it operates on its KTX 2 loop, linking Japan with South China and Thailand, from 2,742 TEUs to 4,562 TEUs. Its Japan to Singapore KTX 1 loop already has 4,500-TEU ships.
  • Horizon drops transpacific service
  • Daily Maersk kicks off: A lion in winter?

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2011
  • Fujairah bunker prices stable
    Suez market 'busy'.
  • Prices soft in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Cargoes said to be on the way to Rotterdam.
  • Companies 'working towards greener shipping'
    Software company to help shipbuilder deliver fuel-efficient vessels.
  • Statoil sees profits weaken
    Sales of biofuels up year-on-year.
  • Search for fuel-efficiency driving new orders
    Owners looking long-term and 'ignoring current supply- and-demand imbalance.'
  • Asian IFO prices firm at mid-week
    Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Hong Kong to 'explore' possibilities of ECA in Pearl River Delta
    Hong Kong Chief Executive in discussions with other regional governments in China.
  • UK-based shipping company posts losses on 'weak' shipping market
    Braemar's environmental services business contracted to work on MSC Rena in New Zealand.
  • Norwegian OSV to receive diesel electric propulsion system
    Fuel consumption 'at least' 15% below comparable propulsion systems, says Caterpillar.
  • Container freight rate war 'to continue'
    'High probability' for rates to drop further, says Alphaliner.
  • Fuel pumping ops from stricken ship 'past halfway'
    Around 645 mt of fuel was removed from Rena as of Tuesday afternoon.

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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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