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June 11, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker operators may see 'best year ever'
RISING oil production looks set to keep tanker operators smiling in what may be the 'best year ever for the industry', according to Overseas Shipholding Group chief executive Morten Arntzen.
NY port set to begin major channel deepening project
A US$1.6 billion project to deepen channels in the Port of New York and New Jersey to 50 feet was launched recently by the port authority and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Djibouti to meet ISPS deadline
DJIBOUTI's port will largely comply with a tough new international anti-terror law by a July 1 deadline, putting into place finishing touches by year-end, the manager of the strategic Red Sea facility said on Wednesday.
China Container IPO priced at bottom of range
CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co raised HK$7.68 billion in its Hong Kong initial public offer, a quarter less than targeted, people involved said.

Air and Land Transport

Ireland favours phased US-EU open skies deal
IRELAND, current holder of the European Union's six-month rotating presidency, supports an incremental approach to an 'open skies' deal between the EU and the United States, an Irish official said on Wednesday.
SkyTeam alliance to jointly buy fuel
Alitalia accused of 'predatory pricing'
Lufthansa passenger traffic continues uptrend in May
Delta to test new system for detecting turbulence
Terminal crash to cost hundreds of millions: reinsurers

Admiralty Casebook

Indian court rejects plea against seafarer competency tests
AGROUP of former Indian naval officers has failed in a bid to challenge rules that required them to be further trained and tested to meet the standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Port Shots

19 injured as ship hits bridge
NINETEEN people were injured when a tourist ship with 135 passengers, mainly US travellers, hit a bridge on the Danube river yesterday in Vienna, police said.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker operators may see 'best year ever'
RISING oil production looks set to keep tanker operators smiling in what may be the 'best year ever for the industry', according to Overseas Shipholding Group chief executive Morten Arntzen.
NY port set to begin major channel deepening project
A US$1.6 billion project to deepen channels in the Port of New York and New Jersey to 50 feet was launched recently by the port authority and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Djibouti to meet ISPS deadline
DJIBOUTI's port will largely comply with a tough new international anti-terror law by a July 1 deadline, putting into place finishing touches by year-end, the manager of the strategic Red Sea facility said on Wednesday.
China Container IPO priced at bottom of range
CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co raised HK$7.68 billion in its Hong Kong initial public offer, a quarter less than targeted, people involved said.

Air and Land Transport

Ireland favours phased US-EU open skies deal
IRELAND, current holder of the European Union's six-month rotating presidency, supports an incremental approach to an 'open skies' deal between the EU and the United States, an Irish official said on Wednesday.
SkyTeam alliance to jointly buy fuel
Alitalia accused of 'predatory pricing'
Lufthansa passenger traffic continues uptrend in May
Delta to test new system for detecting turbulence
Terminal crash to cost hundreds of millions: reinsurers

Admiralty Casebook

Indian court rejects plea against seafarer competency tests
AGROUP of former Indian naval officers has failed in a bid to challenge rules that required them to be further trained and tested to meet the standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Port Shots

19 injured as ship hits bridge
NINETEEN people were injured when a tourist ship with 135 passengers, mainly US travellers, hit a bridge on the Danube river yesterday in Vienna, police said.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker operators may see 'best year ever'
RISING oil production looks set to keep tanker operators smiling in what may be the 'best year ever for the industry', according to Overseas Shipholding Group chief executive Morten Arntzen.
NY port set to begin major channel deepening project
A US$1.6 billion project to deepen channels in the Port of New York and New Jersey to 50 feet was launched recently by the port authority and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Djibouti to meet ISPS deadline
DJIBOUTI's port will largely comply with a tough new international anti-terror law by a July 1 deadline, putting into place finishing touches by year-end, the manager of the strategic Red Sea facility said on Wednesday.
China Container IPO priced at bottom of range
CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co raised HK$7.68 billion in its Hong Kong initial public offer, a quarter less than targeted, people involved said.

Air and Land Transport

Ireland favours phased US-EU open skies deal
IRELAND, current holder of the European Union's six-month rotating presidency, supports an incremental approach to an 'open skies' deal between the EU and the United States, an Irish official said on Wednesday.
SkyTeam alliance to jointly buy fuel
Alitalia accused of 'predatory pricing'
Lufthansa passenger traffic continues uptrend in May
Delta to test new system for detecting turbulence
Terminal crash to cost hundreds of millions: reinsurers

Admiralty Casebook

Indian court rejects plea against seafarer competency tests
AGROUP of former Indian naval officers has failed in a bid to challenge rules that required them to be further trained and tested to meet the standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Port Shots

19 injured as ship hits bridge
NINETEEN people were injured when a tourist ship with 135 passengers, mainly US travellers, hit a bridge on the Danube river yesterday in Vienna, police said.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker operators may see 'best year ever'
RISING oil production looks set to keep tanker operators smiling in what may be the 'best year ever for the industry', according to Overseas Shipholding Group chief executive Morten Arntzen.
NY port set to begin major channel deepening project
A US$1.6 billion project to deepen channels in the Port of New York and New Jersey to 50 feet was launched recently by the port authority and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Djibouti to meet ISPS deadline
DJIBOUTI's port will largely comply with a tough new international anti-terror law by a July 1 deadline, putting into place finishing touches by year-end, the manager of the strategic Red Sea facility said on Wednesday.
China Container IPO priced at bottom of range
CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co raised HK$7.68 billion in its Hong Kong initial public offer, a quarter less than targeted, people involved said.

Air and Land Transport

Ireland favours phased US-EU open skies deal
IRELAND, current holder of the European Union's six-month rotating presidency, supports an incremental approach to an 'open skies' deal between the EU and the United States, an Irish official said on Wednesday.
SkyTeam alliance to jointly buy fuel
Alitalia accused of 'predatory pricing'
Lufthansa passenger traffic continues uptrend in May
Delta to test new system for detecting turbulence
Terminal crash to cost hundreds of millions: reinsurers

Admiralty Casebook

Indian court rejects plea against seafarer competency tests
AGROUP of former Indian naval officers has failed in a bid to challenge rules that required them to be further trained and tested to meet the standards of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

Port Shots

19 injured as ship hits bridge
NINETEEN people were injured when a tourist ship with 135 passengers, mainly US travellers, hit a bridge on the Danube river yesterday in Vienna, police said.

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Tianjin handles 40 per cent more containers in May Exel extends relationship with Andrew Corporation to HK HWL invests in Hyundai Merchant Marine Sabine Henkel to oversee Senator Lines corporate communications NYK buys Mitsubishi Motors shares Singaporean organisations offer ship management and law course APL secures terminal rights at Chiwan Container Terminal MOL (America) Inc. makes executive appointments Problem in China for DHL New Guangzhou-Beijing-Dubai air service Cincinnati/N Kentucky airport to become cargo hub

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SCI's new tanker arrives at Vizag Port - Indian tonnage crosses 7 million DWT UK P&I Club inspectors report 98 pc of ships up to standard - Team visits 20 countries, including India FTA with Lanka: Commerce Ministry to answer queries Campco makes a mark abroad Global buyers tell Indian garment cos to adopt EAN bar coding Major Ports tariff rates discourage coastal shipping Tax problems sapping exporters' drive-Fieo chief Dr Manmohan is Chairman of CCEA Utilise EDI facility, JDGFT exhorts exporters SEAI seeks separate Marine Ministry Handicraft fair at WTC from today Shobha Majumdar appointed CBDT Chairperson Assocham lists areas requiring urgent attention while framing Exim Policy

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JUNE 10, 2004
Viswalab advocates enhanced testing to prevent bad bunkers In a frank Q&A session, Dr. Vis argues the case for additional testing to identify harmful contaminants, and does not shy away from the controversy surrounding deliberate contamination of bunker fuels. India: Coastal operators lament rising costs Dramatic port due increases and rising bunkering costs has hit coastal operators. Buyers hold back from falling South Korean bunker market Slow demand fails to dent ample marine fuel stocks. Tokyo Bay sees large range amid competitive pricing Singapore residual stocks swell to five-year record Poor Chinese fuel oil demand blamed as Singapore's residual stocks hit highest level in more than five years. Singapore: Demand waning as 'fear factor' subsides Official figures revealed record sales in April in the world's largest bunkering port, but early indications from the market show that demand is slowing down. Rotterdam on the up again Russian supplier begins new operation Russian supplier expands product line to include heavy fuel oil grades and supply tankers concurrent with cargo operations. Europe: Company move

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JUNE 10, 2004
Natural inaugurates new sales office in Italy Geodis Zust Ambrosetti acquires Trate Sud Coyne Airways increases Baghdad flights United Airlines serves Zurich-Washington route APL secures terminal rights at Chiwan Container Terminal CP Ships strengthens Executive Management

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JUNE 10, 2004
Stelios vents anger at Stelmar board TEN orders LNG ship Only 2% fail UK Club checks Strong growth from BV Panama to decide on US$5.5bn expansion plan

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JUNE 10, 2004
S&P takes two tanker operators off CreditWatch Separate announcements deem outlook for both OMI and General Maritime as "stable" Alstom wins Costa order Will provide electric power and propulsion outfit for new cruise ship Fears of ISPS tanker shutdown fade Hereth says owners "exponentially" coming into compliance Stelios "outraged" by Stelmar board says he reserves right to protect his investment

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JUNE 10, 2004
Port of Tacoma onboard NOAA's PORTS system New cost analysis finds WSF facility should stay put Coast Guard cutter hosts visitors from Children's Cancer Association Transportation Services Index jumps to highest level ever Big Sky Airlines celebrates 25th Anniversary in Olympia

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Golden Energy mulls New York tanker listing GOLDEN Energy Management, the tanker arm of Greece's Restis Group, is considering a New York listing for the $600m tanker fleet under its control. Range of new stocks on way as confidence returns to market THE Hong Kong Stock Exchange is gearing up to welcome a slew of new shipping-related stocks. Ireland to push compromise pollution sanction proposal IRELAND will push today for the introduction of sanctions against polluters of the sea which go beyond international conventions in their severity. Stelmar's Pearlmar found with cocaine onboard An oil tanker operated by Stelmar Shipping, founded by easyJet's Stelios Haji-Ioannou, was found carrying cocaine near the port of San Francisco after sailing from Ecuador, Bloomberg reports.

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JUNE 10, 2004
Spain suspends cruise ship ban SPAIN'S merchant marine authority has suspended its ban on cruise ships entering Spanish ports after calling at Gibraltar Bremerhaven box expansion WASSER und Schifffahrtsdirektion at Aurich, Germany has granted its approval for the building of the fourth section of the Bremerhaven container terminal US ballast water proposal BALLAST water is again at the heart of a bill introduced in the US Senate by Hawaii Democrat Daniel K Inouye. CSCL raises less than hoped for CHINA Shipping Container Line's IPO was priced at the bottom end of its range today, with the $985M raised falling short of the $1.2Bn CSCL was expecting. Three missing after tanker fire THE search is continuing for three missing crew members from the Liberian registered tanker Fair Mare after the ship suffered an engine room fire. Tsakos Energy in evolutionary mode THE signing of an LNG carrier newbuilding contract by Tsakos Energy Navigation marks the next phase in the company's evolution, president Nikolas Tsakos said. VTMS for Manila awarded Midnight signing ends strike threat WWL agrees BMW logistics contract Cruise terminal stakes purchased VTMIS for Corpus Christi Australia focuses on AIS New hope for Mangouras New Adsteam team after Frederick ISPS snagged by bureaucracy Sacramento dredging project revival

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JUNE 10, 2004
FedEx says earnings to top estimates Fourth-quarter earnings to top forecasts on strong demand in both international and domestic businesses. Maersk Sealand makes adjustments to C. America, Caribbean services Plans include new strings to replace Progreso, NCSA2 and DRX services. China Shipping offering falls short of target: Report EU presidency favors phased open-skies deal Pacer cuts earnings estimate China province eyes closer Taiwan ties Wallenius Wilhelmsen claims landmark auto deal Durda, former NY Port Authority executive, dies Garber to lead Fedex Express LatAm-Caribe sales Judge OKs Arrow Air reorganization Swift cooperating with SEC review Bangladesh port to get four cranes

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JUNE 10, 2004
Meat war armistice allows EU and Russia to enter talks Russia's Veterinary Service has called a truce until the autumn in its conflict over EU meat products to allow for negotiations, but EU and Russian priorities remain opposed. London links entice Eurosal partners to Tilbury Railion snaps up private Italian railway Track maintenance to restrict Panama Canal vessel transits Container volume between China and Japan surges Containerships seals deal with Teesport Improved financial structure sees Moody's up HMM ratings Laem Chabang shows improved results

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JUNE 10, 2004
Stelmar tanker in cocaine sting Customs agents grab 50 kilos from rudder area in San Francisco. Pacific Basin listing to go ahead Mark two version of dry bulk operator to hit the Hong Kong stock market this month. Q-Gas signs in New company set to become world's largest LNG shipowning venture. New Carissa settlement Owners of infamous ship agree to pay $6.5m in latest round of claim and counter-claim. First Olsen loses deal Sale of two aframax tankers cancelled after buyers fail to pay 10% deposit. China Merchants in tanker talks Parent mulling buying over seven-vessel fleet from subsidiary Ming Wah Universal. Bender eyes 3 Maj tankers US yard and Croatian counterpart hoping to cook up deal to build five products carriers. Chan calls for better patrols Petroships boss calls for coordinated naval patrols in South East Asian waters to help fight piracy. USCG upbeat on ISPS Security chief says confident most ships will be compliant by 1 July. Philippines mulls CNG Compressed Natural Gas consortium makes headway towards first commercial application. CSCL IPO nets big response China Shipping Container Lines shares begin trading in just under a week. US dockers back deal Six-year labour contract for east coast wins narrow rank-and-file backing.

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JUNE 10, 2004
Tonnage tax provision proposed for American Jobs Creation Act House lawmakers disturbed by unchecked container seals, empties Coast Guard assures lawmakers MTSA obligations will be met Rebuffed OMI withdraws takeover bid for Stelmar U.S./Caribbean carriers raise southbound rates U.S./Dominican/Haiti carriers plan joint service contracts USSEC reconfirms July 1 rise in tariff rates Standard & Poor's takes General Maritime off CreditWatch Maersk Sealand changes three Caribbean/Central America loops Holland Maas adds Las Palmas call to Europe/Caribbean loop Hub Group files registration statement with SEC for public offering FMC reviews 10 OTI applications, revokes four licenses G8 leaders want global trade framework in place by July Expanding Wincanton sees profit fall APL opens logistics center in Shenzhen Gordon Food Service signs with FKI Logistex for sorting system Omron Healthcare picks Kuehne + Nagel for North American distribution Two House bills boost port security grant funding ILA members approve master contract; but major ports reject local pacts FMC denies Peavey's petition to reconsider common-carrier ruling Coast Guard, MarAd get LNG port license request from Freeport-McMoRan Corps conducts environmental study of Sacramento River deepening NOAA announces new oceanographic real-time system for New Haven

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JUNE 10, 2004
Cooperation WWL/UECC is possible A closer cooperation between the global car carrier owner/operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines (WWL) in Oslo and the shortsea operator ... Tsakos into LNG Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has finally ordered its first 150,000 cubic metre LNG carrier at Hyundai for delivery in March ... Lack of political support for Norwegian ship owners Norwegian ship owners now fear that a sensible political compromise to secure shipping the tax regime as that paracticed in ...

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ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

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"

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

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.

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