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March 9, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indon marines conduct anti-terrorism drill
    INDONESIAN marines launched an anti-terrorism drill in the Strait of Malacca yesterday, storming a ship to free hundreds of passengers held hostage by men posing as Islamic militants.
  • PPL Shipyard unveils state-of-the-art rig
    SEMBCORP Marine subsidiary PPL Shipyard yesterday unveiled the first of a series of 13 state-of-the-art jack-up drilling rigs based on an in-house design for its joint venture company Kristiansand Drilling Pte Ltd.
  • PSA unit buys 21% stake in Indian shipping JV, says ONGC official
    AN arm of Singapore's PSA International has bought a 21 per cent stake in a shipping venture floated by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd and the Shipping Corp of India Ltd .
  • Cruise ship stranded in Malacca Strait
  • 24 cruise ship passengers went missing in two years
  • Second officer responsible for fatal accident off Japan: Zim
  • Australia to destroy N Korean drug ship
  • Record US$1.1b order for VLCCs in Feb

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin adjusts various charges
  • XICT adds 3 new international services to schedule
  • Jardine Shipping Services to expand mainland business
  • Evergreen executive calls on industry to become more eco friendly
  • Port Klang Authority taken to task over `indecisiveness'
  • Pakistan moves towards joining CSI
  • Selangor forwarders urge Malaysian logistics players to consolidate
  • Hactl cargo volume rises 9pc through Feb
  • International airfreight services take off from Guizhou province
  • AA Ireland cargo revenue up 43pc in 2005
  • BA World Cargo unveils new leadership arrangement

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI, ONGC & PSA Marine to form JV company
  • Petronet LNG plans to float overseas shipping subsidiary
  • MoS babudom does it again!
  • MOLIPS opens BPO centre in Hyderabad
  • Former Pak Commerce Secretary arrives to talk business at IMC
  • Sanghi Spinners starts using VCT to export cotton yarn
  • Textiles Inc. weaving new fabric of relations with US giants
  • SMEs concerned over 5 pc import duty on steel scrap
  • 10-year tax holiday may be allowed for new EoUs too
  • Cochin Port seen to have potential to become Asia's marine fuel hub
  • Capt. Christopher S. Verma to be GDL's new CEO
  • Tax exemption list being pruned

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Eurotunnel names new director of commercial freight
  • Sea-Invest presses-on for EMO stake
  • Etihad grows network in Europe, the Middle East and Asia
  • Mullen Group completes acquisition of C. Steen Trucking
  • EuroExpress: new partners in UK, Ireland and Benelux

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Baltic Exchange approves new ownership rul
  • American club warns owners on pollution offences
  • MAIB calls for more training of engineers
  • Imarex launches dry bulk options market
  • Norsk Hydro LOI for Farstad

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Brazil yards poised for $3 billion Venezuela deal
  • Republicans rebel on DP World
  • Bourbon orders four from China

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Delta adding Salt Lake flights from Bellingham Airport
  • Transportation Services Index releases first accelerated numbers
  • American Commercial Lines sets grain billing/demurrage terms
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport will see flight menu expand
  • Manitowoc Marine nets order for pair of ocean-class tank barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Fears that draconian US security laws will cause container chaos
    LEGISLATION now before US Congress to tighten waterfront security following the political hysteria over DP World's acquisition of P&O could make inefficient US ports even slower and more congested, transport industry leaders are warning.
  • MCA takes aim at officers over accidents
    ALARMED by the incidence of accidents caused by excessive speed, lone watchkeepers falling asleep and other accidents to which poor watchkeeping has contributed, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published an extensive Marine Guidance Note to owners, operators, managers, masters and officers of merchant ships.
  • Owners fear Finn end of the wedge in landmark Viking Line court case
    A DISPUTE over flagging out by a small Finnish ferry line is turning into a major test of European industrial law.
  • Lloyd's set to lift profits of London insurers
    LONDON listed insurers with a big stake in Lloyd's are likely overall to have made a comfortable profit last year, analysts have said ahead of the reporting season, which begins today.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Trasmed rapped for replacement
    SPANISH ferry operator Acciona Trasmediterranea is in deep water over the unauthorised use of the ferry Ciudad de Malaga on the Barcelona-Mahon (Balearic islands) service
  • EU support for new LNG terminals
    NEW LNG terminals should be identified as a priority for Europe, according to the European Commission's latest proposals for a common EU energy policy
  • Carlson ditches Radisson name
    CARLSON Companies has rebranded its luxury cruise venture, shedding the Radisson name and unveiling the 'new' Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Safety 'is more than regulation'
  • Transfennica assesses UPM cuts
  • Petroecuador output hit again
  • House moving to kill DP World deal
  • Europe 'must focus on research'
  • D/S Torm unveils three-year strategy
  • Jakarta stages mock terror raid
  • Box security flaw exposed
  • KG leader to diversify as rates slide
  • Indonesian owners leave association

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • House moves to block Dubai deal
    A House panel approves amendment to war funding bill to block DP World's takeover of P&O's U.S. port cargo facilities.
  • New report questions Homeland Security's port projects
  • Hearing for PA's suit to stop Dubai sale
  • MOL offers direct Montreal trans-Atlantic service
  • Record volume for NY-NJ port
  • DHL revamping U.S. deliveries
  • Pakistan to join CSI
  • New cranes bound for PNW ports

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Europe trade 'disintegration' prompts vessel redeployment
    Rates on the Asia/Europe trade have 'disintegrated' so badly that at least one line is expected to redeploy its post-panamax tonnage to the Pacific, an industry source said yesterday.
  • Update:Industrial action hits APMT Rotterdam after negotiation stalemate
    Industrial action was launched at AP Moller Terminals Rotterdam last night, after the latest talks with trade unions failed yesterday, and today's morning shift is currently continuing the stoppage.
  • Usual navigation aids lend scant help to mixed-up market
  • P&O shares delisted before deal closure, as US politicians push to limit deal
  • NY/NJ report 7% solution
  • MOL Maersk slot to open the door to Montreal
  • Ding dong, Directive's dead
  • Chiwan Port to abandon bulk and become 100% container port
  • Pacific National indecision over Tasmanian rail continues
  • More postpanamax orders to come
  • Divergent trends seen on NZ's two islands
  • PAN ready for coastal debut

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Out of GMR...
    ...but holding steady in Michael Hudner's B+H Ocean is UK-based investment fund Gandhara.
  • NATS nails follow-on
    Nordic American prices 3.75m shares at $28.50, netting $101m toward two suezmax acquisitions.
  • One in, one out
    Frontline spin-off kick-starts FPSO ambitions and lets one VLCC go.
  • Weighty issue for Coast Guard
    Greater girth of US passengers not properly addressed by port state agency, according to federal safety board probing 2004 fatal capsizing in Baltimore.
  • $15m man
    Boss Joe Pyne of Kirby Corp saw quite a payday for leading his Houston-based barge company in 2005.
  • Skagen likes Stolt
    Stavanger-based fund has built up 5% stake in Stolt-Nielsen SA, saying it considers chemical player's stock undervalued.
  • More Blueskys for Daewoo
    TMT hints at more ships to come as it confirms second LNG order in Korea.
  • Riga yard signs tug order
    Latvian shipbuilder to deliver two vessels to Riga port authority.
  • Pirates demand cash
    Owner tries to negotiate the release of Indian general cargo ship and its crew held off the Somali coast.
  • TMM goes it alone
    Mexican owner says buy-out of domestic shipping partners will boost cashflow and gave it more control over price volatility.
  • East meets West
    Emirates-based delegation set for showdown in Washington over attempts to scupper P&O deal.
  • Torm weathers storm
    Danish pool player posts healthy results on the back of volatile conditions in US.
  • Tallink sends fast ferry to Spain
    Estonian owner begins disposals ahead of new deliveries in 2007/08.
  • Flekkefjord wins cable contract
    Norwegian yard strikes deal with domestic utility company to build cable-layer.
  • Imarex firms up options
    Oslo derivatives exchange claims market first with new dry bulk product.
  • Lifeboat drill claims life
    Seafarer killed and another suffers a broken leg after safety drill on OOCL Britain in Seattle goes wrong.
  • Seyang goes into reverse
    Korean bulker owner plunges into the red in 2005 despite revenue rise.
  • Samsung inks block plant
    Korean builder launches second China hull block factory with $100m investment in Shandong province.
  • Stolt buys more Stolt
    Owner makes the most of stock slump to repurchase more shares.
  • Farstad to order again
    Norsk Hydro charter requires new platform supply ship from 2007.
  • NOL volumes fall
    Singapore liner operator sees first decline in the number of containers handled in 30 months.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • Pierce tells conference TSA will carry on without Maersk
  • RCL's 4th-quarter profits down 46%, record year anyway
  • Anglo-Eastern official calls on India to improve seafarer market share
  • OSG to charter two product-chemical carriers
  • Long Beach welcomes first Matson international call
  • Vessel salvors recovered 875,000 tons of pollutants in 2005
  • Coast Guard warns mariners of mandatory testing
  • Arctic Shipping conference will convene in Russia
  • Analysts say transpacific rates dropping
  • DHL launches route optimization program
  • Willett promoted to general manager at Plane Handling
  • BNSF's Rose says federal tax breaks key for rail development
  • FTA to resist London Emission Zone
  • SEKO to use Descartes technology
  • UTi acquires 3PL provider and announces stock split
  • Malaysia resumes trade in U.S. beef
  • U.S. Chamber declares anti-counterfeiting week
  • Florida FTAA names new president
  • Jones makes Audacious move
  • House preps bills to stop port sale, change foreign ownership criteria
  • Rep. Hunter proposes X-ray inspections for all cargo
  • N.Y.-N.J. port posts 7.6% container cargo increase for 2005
  • Long Beach management structure changes highlight environmental focus
  • Portland awaits new crane

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2006
  • DOE & API at a glance: This week's key US inventory figures
    US crude stocks swell while product inventories drop.
  • Applications developed to detect the 'wrong' bunkers
    UK-based firm says its suite of applications can prevent supply and use of bad bunkers and help to comply with MARPOL requirements.
  • Long Beach: New leases to include 'green' clauses
    Port authority promoting environmental responsibility in strategic plan, will include new terminal leases.
  • Evergreen preaches environmental responsibility
    Shipowner paying costs for 'green' policies, saying others should do the same.
  • Bearish sentiment continues to dictate Rotterdam market
  • Pakistan: New player enters fuel oil market
    Pakistani supplier hopes to double annual sales volumes with new bunker tanker.
  • India refuses grant of bunker sales tax exemption
    Bunkering terminal project managed by the Cochin Port Trust refused sales tax exemption by Kerala state government.
  • Singapore's Horizon Terminal to expand capacity
    Additional capacity will be added on top of the planned 840,000 m' by the end of 2007.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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