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November 23, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore's cruise centre sees turnaround
    THE Singapore Cruise Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary this month amid signs of a resurgence in the cruise industry, but it is unsure of its ability to cope with increasing port calls from cruise ships.
  • SembMarine's converted vessel bound for Gulf of Mexico
    A behemoth oil tanker converted into an offshore crude oil production and storage vessel by SembCorp Marine will make its debut in the Gulf of Mexico early next year, the first non-fixed platform to be deployed there, following its renaming yesterday.
  • Maersk chooses Auckland as its NZ hub port
    AP Moeller Maersk AS, the world's largest container shipping line, chose Ports of Auckland as its New Zealand hub.
  • NGV clinches US$70m contract from Bakri
  • Persian Gulf tanker rates may remain flat

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim forms JV to provide global intermodal rail-sea services from China
  • Chongqing and Tibet to jointly set up logistics facilities
  • Port of Tacoma names new director of intermodal marketing
  • Maersk Line makes schedule changes to NZ, North Island port calls
  • TT Club appoints new global claims director
  • China to raise speed on trains to boost freight capacity
  • Korean Air places largest aircraft order with Boeing in nation's history
  • Dragonair to codeshare with parent CX on popular Asian routes
  • UPS introduces new rates for 2007

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ICS seeks maritime industry's support to rejuvenate branches in India
  • India to become Japan's special economic partner next month
  • Task force likely to fortify India-Japan trade ties
  • Marine products exports post healthy value growth
  • Lanka vanaspati decanalised, import limit fixed
  • Hu's going to bring up Vizhinjam port issue
  • Ample cargo assured as Gopalpur port begins to take concrete shape
  • Wheat import priority strains ports' capacities
  • Coffee proves to be heady aroma for NMP
  • India keen to join Trans-Asia rail network
  • Max Logistics appointed to operate & manage RSIC's ICDs in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhiwadi & Bhilwara
  • Mfg sector notches up 12 pc growth rate in H1

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • KLM appointments
  • MSC announces independent transatlantic rate restoration
  • Emirates interim performance hits new record heights
  • RZD to join UIC
  • DSV with strong results in first nine months 2006
  • IRU criticises EU proposals to enhance security

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • ESPO chairman praises EU talks process
  • Drug sub seized
  • North Sea SECA countdown
  • UK revamps pollution plan
  • London Club raises premiums 7.5%
  • Crew thrown off ship at gunpoint
  • North of England premiums to rise 7.5%
  • Höegh Autoliners books 2 more PCTCs
  • Marseilles deal done
  • Chemical tanker in sub crash

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Home made drug "sub" was speed boat
  • VT Halter wins $165 million missile boat award

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Port of Seattle looks for gains in 2007 operating revenues
  • Port of Tacoma names St. Clair director of intermodal marketing
  • Crowley ships first rescue vehicle to Dominican Republic municipality
  • Corps of Engineers schedules Willamette River dredge meeting
  • Evergreen adds EVER STRONG to fleet of S-type vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • OOIL nears North America port sell-off
    ORIENT Overseas (International) Ltd suspended share trading yesterday amid speculation that the Hong Kong shipping group is about to announce the sale of its North American terminals.
  • Yards oppose 'excessive' steel margins
    GLOBAL shipbuilders oppose moves to strengthen the hulls of tankers and bulk carriers beyond the requirements of the common structural rules which will already result in a greater increase in steel than initially thought, writes Tony Gray.
  • Whirlwind hits cranes at Cai Lan
    THE northern Vietnamese port of Cai Lan is set to be out of action for months after its two quay cranes were destroyed in a storm, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
  • Political support grows for Brussels ship equipment proposal
    A KEY Euro MP has backed plans to introduce mutual recognition of maritime equipment certificates in Europe despite heavy lobbying by London classification society association IACS.
  • French body warns EC over safety certificates
    FRANCE'S premier maritime body, the Institut Fran'ais de la Mer, has warned the European Commission against implementing a proposal in its third maritime safety package providing for mutual recognition by classification societies of certificates for marine equipment on board ships, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Ecuador candidate in labour drama
    GUAYAQUIL 22 November ' A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been accused of strong-arm tactics after the forcible removal of crew from a reefer vessel on Sunday.
  • Tallink rebrands Silja
    TALLINK, the Estonian ferry company that acquired the Finnish cruise ferry group Silja Line from Sea Containers, will rename the company Tallink Silja
  • Shipping incentives in Lanka budget
    SRI Lanka's shipping industry has been given several incentives in the government's budget for 2007
  • North Sea countdown starts today
    SHIPS operating in the North Sea now have one year to demonstrate compliance with new exhaust emission standards
  • OOIL disposal news awaited
    THE sale of Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL) terminals assets in Vancouver and New York/New Jersey may be imminent, judging by a statement on the HKSE website
  • P&O Cruises re-flags more ships
    P&O Cruises is to transfer its Oriana from the British to the Bermuda flag because weddings on board a British-registered cruise ship are not legally recognised
  • Maputo users shun scanning charge
  • StealthGas cites softer rates
  • Western Shipyard for sale
  • LR, RS move closer with ice-class tankers
  • Maersk chooses Auckland

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Danaos adds CSCL containership
    Greek company has taken delivery of China Shipping Container Lines' 9,580-TEU Le Havre, built by Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • U.S., Colombia sign trade pact
  • FedEx to fight union vote
  • CSXI adds capacity
  • Augello, shipper advocate, dies
  • Ahold to sell U.S. Foodservice
  • UTi acquires Span Group
  • Tacoma names Elmaleh director of auto business
  • India port plan delayed
  • British Airways appoints Americas cargo executive
  • Concor cuts box charges

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Updated: OOIL shares suspended on asset sale
    Orient Overseas International Limited suspended trading of its shares today pending a major announcement, most probably on the sale of its North American terminals.
  • Diverse opinions reflect charter market's pre-holiday uncertainty
  • Price rises will fund improved services at Mombassa says port authority
  • Court to rule on ECT dispute on Friday
  • Chittagong Port Authority caught between a rock and a hard place over crane operator's dispute
  • ASEAN Shippers' Councils renew calls for abolition of THCs
  • Zim to cut three calling ports on ZCS
  • Ceres Paragon's Grand Alliance volume sends its growth into orbit

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Eimskip cool in China
    Icelandic reefer player teams with Qingdao port to build massive storage facility.
  • Ship sales rescue Lasco
    Lativian owner sees operating profits fall 22% but asset disposals save the day.
  • Class team signs deal
    Sovcomflot shuttle tankers will be first vessels dually surveyed by Lloyd's Register and Russian Maritime.
  • Jinhui in spending mood
    Another second-hand handymax for dry bulk owner to add to three newbuildings in the past month.
  • Hurtigruten gets a break
    Norwegian ferry group to benefit from relaxed tax regime next year as it seeks to lower wage bill.
  • BC logbooks turn up on eBay
    Vital documents from sunken Canadian ferry listed on auction website, but was it a hoax?
  • Western India on the block
    Banks reportedly put loss-making Indian shipyard up for sale.
  • Conversion score for Cosco Corp
    Singapore-listed ship yard adds the points with $106m in repair and conversion orders.
  • NYK inks China deal
    Japanese owner to import Indonesian coal to Fangchenggang under twelve year charter contract.
  • Bermuda union for P&O
    Cruiseship operator to re-flag Oriana from UK to allow weddings to take place on board.
  • StealthGas falters
    Third quarter profits halve at LPG player due to higher drydocking costs and interest rate swap loss.
  • Mixed fortunes for Attica
    Profit and revenues fall off in third quarter but represent a significant boost to figures for year to date.
  • Kiwi port to lose out
    Maersk's decision to concentrate all New Zealand calls at rival may cost Tauranga NZ$1m per month.
  • Crewman saved after cruiseship fall
    Samoan man rescued from sea off Kenya after plunge from MSC vessel.
  • DESS follows Fredriksen
    Norwegian offshore player moving to Cyprus, like its major shareholder.
  • OOIL suspended
    Trading of shares in company halted pending an announcement about a "very substantial disposal"

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Maersk chooses Auckland as New Zealand hub ahead of Tauranga
  • Controversy flares over Jones Act ships
  • Seventh 7,024-TEU ship for Evergreen
  • Saade: Diving rates media's fault; post-conference era to be chaotic
  • Asian shippers' councils keep liner antitrust immunity in sights
  • ACL/Grimaldi adding Libyan ports to Med service
  • Car racks now available for 45-foot boxes
  • Schumacher and Marlog merge, change name
  • Qantas talking with Macquarie Bank, Texas Pacific Group about takeover
  • Tough environment ahead for air freight industry
  • Korean Air adds freighter capacity
  • Bomb threat on cargo plane at Italy airport
  • IANA selects new leadership
  • USMEF: American meat shippers have "tremendous potential" in Russia
  • CBP textile teams to visit Hong Kong factories
  • Mail and parcel centers seek to reduce hazardous cargo
  • Eimskip opens Shenzhen sales office; to build Qingdao coldstore
  • Deringer names Holzscheiter CEO
  • GT Nexus contracts with MicroStrategy
  • Advance trade data rule on tap for early 2007
  • FMC receives 24 OTI applications for review, revokes 1 license
  • OOIL suspends share trading, announcement of terminals sale expected
  • Forth Ports share price peaks amid Macquarie takeover speculation
  • Magazine: Carlyle, SSA in bid for ports
  • SSA Marine partners with two Vietnamese parties in port development
  • Houston ends lease of Galveston terminal
  • Port of Seattle revenue to improve $22 million in 2007

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • Master Ferries in a new deal
    Master Ferries in Kristiansand has reached an agreement with the Australian shipyard Incat about the purchase and refit of a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
  • US markets quiet, tight ahead of two-day break
    Busy run coming to an end as Thanksgiving closing down bunker and oil trading.
  • California auxiliary engine fuel rule workshop scheduled
    Agenda covering alternative compliance plans for meeting next year's regulations on distillate fuel use.
  • Mixed fortunes for Greek ferry operators
    Attica blames bunkers for reduced nine-month profits while subsidiary Blue Star delivers improvement in the same period.
  • Switch to double hull tankers 'misguided'
    Double hull tonnage is 'more vulnerable' to fracturing, warns expert.
  • LSFO quality concerns persist
    Quality teething problems with LSFO give cause for concerns ahead of second SECA.
  • Some congestion in Rotterdam market
  • Strong bunker sales lift Singapore trade index
    Year-on-year gains in both foreign and domestic wholesale trade indices came from oil product and bunker sales.
  • South Korea: Prices surge on tight avails
    Only S-Oil can offer for November liftings.
  • Second rare spot cargo due for Singapore
    Bunker-grade cargo from Kuwait usually destined for Europe.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
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.
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
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
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
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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 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
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
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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