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May 24, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese shipyards to invest US$409b to boost output by 10%
    JAPANESE shipyards have announced their first capacity expansion in 30 years, pumping in US$409 billion to boost output by 10 per cent, as shipyards around the world struggle to keep pace with rising shipbuilding demand.
  • Korea Line to spend 630b won on vessels
    KOREA Line Corp, South Korea's third-largest shipping company by market value, plans to spend 630 billion won on 10 bulk carriers and an oil tanker as rising demand for iron ore shipments causes rates to surge.
  • China port capacity to be 8b tonnes in 2010
    CHINA's port-handling capacity will increase by more than a third from levels at the end of last year to reach eight billion tonnes by 2010, the China Securities Journal yesterday quoted a senior industry official as saying.
  • Aframax tanker rates from Indonesia may rise
  • Chinese divers find 3 bodies in sunken Korean ship
  • Aussie gesture to kin of Japanese attack victims

Sched Netweb site
  • Port Klang retains top ranking among Malaysia's ports
  • Sea trials said to brighten prospects for container monitor
  • Carriers oppose container shift to Port of Tanjung Pelepas

Exim Indiaweb site
  • PIL to upgrade services ex-Nhava Sheva to Africa from July
  • P&I Club posts $ 46 m surplus
  • Mercator poised to bag IOC deal
  • INTTRA opens global service centre in Singapore
  • Agreements on trade, investment signed with Mexico
  • India, Oman trade poised to cross $ 1 bn in 2007
  • Minister flags off 1st consignment of Banganapalli mangoes for Japan
  • Execution of work contract in port constructions exempted from service tax
  • MoS wants multi-tier system of port project approvals scrapped
  • ICD-Loni to JNP box rail freight service to be flagged off on May 30
  • FFFAI's 18th biennial convention begins today
  • Red signals galore as private operators chug along track
  • RVNL to lay 70-km track to Gopalpur port
  • Target Plus scheme tightened
  • India's share in world trade may well cross 2 pc by 2009-Kamal Nath
  • India may join OECD ranks

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Maria Muller to leave Frankfurt-Hahn airport
  • Mercedes-Benz USA will move port traffic to Brunswick
  • ADP consortium wins Jordanian airport project
  • MRW opens two new logistics hubs in Spain

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Clarkson's ' Russian claims now US67m
  • Brussels calls for owners to pay for scrapping
  • MSC Napoli "oil spill"
  • Legal basis for wreck removal adopted

Marine Logweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • BIW unveils Ultra Hall cornerstone

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Port of Vancouver, USA commissioners approve sending IDD levy to voters
  • Washington governor's budget includes funds for Vancouver project
  • Officers seize ecstasy at Washington border crossing
  • Mitsui planning to add new ore carrying vessel
  • Grand Alliance members making Transpacific changes

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Lloyd Fonds named as joint buyer of mega boxships
    GERMAN KG financier has jointly ordered four 12,825 teu ships with NSC from Hanjin.
  • NSC and Peter D'hle make quantum leap
  • Brussels calls for shipbreaking fund
    COMMISSION wants to impose levies on shipowners and set up fund to promote environmentally-friendly ship dismantling.
  • Lines claim victory in Vietnam THC battle
    FEFC member lines win 12-year battle to levy terminal handling charges for Europe-bound boxes.
  • Can self-contained Kogas really break the mould?
    THE development of a radical new LNG containment system in Korea could break the virtual monopoly held by France's Gaz Transport.
  • Climbing the white cliffs
    DESPITE the bleak forecast for the future of ferry operations, Dover is very much alive and kicking and keeps on fighting.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Clarksons promises strong defence
    LONDON 23 May ' Shipbroker Clarksons "will strongly defend its position" against legal action from Russian companies Sovcomflot and a subsidiary of Novoship, its chief executive Richard Fulford-Smith said at the company's AGM today
  • Fincantieri protesters down tools
    SOME Fincantieri shipyard workers laid down tools for two hours today in protest against the group's privatisation plans
  • Ship arrest is about 'security'
    ARRESTING a ship all about security, a noted maritime lawyer told an invited audience in Singapore today
  • Keep politics out of security: Ridge
    SECURITY needs must be balanced with the needs of commerce if they are to be successful, says Tom Ridge, a key architect of the US strategy on homeland security
  • US brings in sweeping ballast bill
    HOUSE Republicans yesterday introduced a bill to make US ballast water regulations 100 times stricter than IMO guidelines
  • Red Sea crackdown hits pilgrims
    SAUDI Arabia and Egypt have launched a crackdown on Red Sea ferries that fail to comply with international safety standards
  • Stop Stopford bid stopped
  • Mega-boxships to dominate Asian trade
  • Prudhoe Bay output cut again
  • French short-sea policy 'madness'
  • L&T broadens megayard project
  • EC sets out ship demolition options
  • Active hurricane season forecast
  • Gothong fleet ordered to port
  • US needs new 'coastal revolution'
  • Schroder builds Daewoo stake

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Former TSA chief Pierce: End in sight for liner discussion agreements
    Former head of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement also says liner antitrust immunity will be gone in five years.
  • Custom's Spero to retire
  • China to lift curbs on U.S. air cargo carriers
  • Loss in WTO betting case could imperil U.S. exports
  • Ridge: Balance port security, commerce
  • IBM to manage A.P. Moller-Maersk's systems
  • Decline for April Lakes traffic
  • Canaveral names Curry to head operations
  • Port of Miami selling cranes
  • Ariba in SC financing pact
  • India shipyard to add port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • More details of Asia/Black Sea services revealed
  • Picketing slows down CP Rail intermodal operations
  • Maersk Line to launch new Asia/W. Mediterranean service

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • A job for VLCCs
    Indian news reports tip Harish Mittal-led Mercator Lines as winner of a nine million tonne COA.
  • PTSC bullish on profit
    Philippine tanker company expecting to build earnings as it adds two ships this year.
  • Erika master to sue Rina
    Karun Mathur, master of the ill-fated Erika, is tired of hearing about his 'poor decisions'.
  • DFDS stuck
    Ferry operator's losses unchanged in first quarter as new Bergen route fails to perform.
  • ITF in 'Viking' setback
    Judge warns union actions are wrong if they 'partition' the European labour market on national lines.
  • Positive press for Gdynia
    Polish shipbuilder could be given shares in newspaper distributor to aid financial plight.
  • Double for Dezandis
    First Iranian built tanker hoists Iranian flag in the Caspian Sea.
  • Lloyd Fonds thinks ahead
    First-quarter sales and profit may be down at German fund manager but rest of the year should be a breeze.
  • HSH wins more business
    Operating profit for bank's transport division leaps 45% on the back of more shipping work.
  • Todd wins icebreaker work
    US shipyard to overhaul systems and engines aboard USCG ship Polar Sea.
  • End to the blues?
    AP Moller shares surge after Morgan Stanley claims containership cycle has turned.
  • Tanker delays in US Gulf
    Owners facing three-day wait to discharge gasoline at Texas terminals.
  • Fighting talk from Clarksons
    London broker pleads innocence but will "strongly defend" itself against suits from Russian shipping giants.
  • Fisher buys Buchan
    Expanding UK marine services company splashes out $9.7m on offshore equipment supplier.
  • Philippines grounds ferries
    Maritime body Marina slaps cease-and-desist orders on two Gothong Lines units after fatal explosion last week.
  • Excel up on higher rates
    First quarter profits at US-listed panamax and handymax player rise on continued market strength.
  • Master's body found
    Rescuers have now recovered three of 16 missing crew who went down with Golden Rose off China.
  • Gulmar behind Hanjin orders
    UAE operator emerges as owner behind $200m offshore vessel order at South Korean yard.
  • Wega wants third
    Finnish owner to tie up deal for Dutch general cargoship.
  • BSC raising cash
    Bangladesh state owner to issue shares and increase capital in bid to revamp fortunes.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Maersk outsources IT to IBM
  • FEFC says westbound Asia/Europe volume up 18% in April
  • Ballast water bill introduced
  • INTTRA opens Singapore office
  • Trio team up in Indian subcontinent/Middle East/Africa trades
  • Hanjin joins INTTRA
  • Maersk names latest Emma Maersk sister
  • Yang Ming, Burger establish Belgium agency JV
  • Bush proclaims today National Maritime Day
  • Singapore Airlines stock sales halted on word of potential investment
  • LAX receives federal grant to improve taxiways
  • American Air adding South America flight from Miami
  • British Airways joins bid for Iberia
  • DHL now under one larger roof in Atlanta
  • Schumer criticizes railroads over safety
  • UPS adds hybrid electric trucks to fleet
  • Missing "fertilizer" cargo not dangerous, but still raises stink
  • Pacer, Trailer Bridge offer joint service to Puerto Rico
  • U.S.-flag Great Lakes dry bulk volume down 3.8% in April
  • U.S. nears supply chain security pact with New Zealand
  • Global animal health organizations signs off on U.S. BSE controls
  • Alcohol packaging company goes with OH Logistics
  • DHS maintains pursuit of Secure Freight
  • Deputy CBP Commissioner Spero to retire
  • China to tax steel exports to curb energy usage, trade imbalance
  • USTR: Trade with sub-Saharan Africa up 17% in 2006
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications
  • Corzine names Levin N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority deputy director
  • Selections near for trial program to outsource C-TPAT validations
  • North Korean cargo ship calls at Busan Port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • Wrist Group in Swedish hands
    The Danish Wrist Group has been sold to the Swedish Altor Equity Partners for an unknown sum of money. The ...
  • Bergen Tankers orders bunker tankers
    Bunkers distributor and small tanker operator Bergen Tankers has ordered two 850 DWT bunker tankers at Nevskiy Shipbuilding in St ...
  • Husell buys Birka shares
    According to a statement to the Helsinki Stock Exchange, Bror Husell's share owning in Birka Line now stands at five ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 23, 2007
  • BP scoops port's top honour
    Chairman the recipient of award recognising company's environmental efforts.
  • Ship main engine fuel rules on agenda
    Second workshop to consider new emissions controls ahead of end-2007 approval.
  • US oil inventories edge up
    But gasoline stocks remain low just as summer driving season is about to begin.
  • New 'giant' named in Denmark
    Ebba Maersk will be part of series of the world's largest container vessels for Danish owner.
  • Tanker company still undecided on scrubbers
    Avin says 'no decision' has been taken. General manager speaks of 'misunderstanding'.
  • Minoan halves Q1 losses
    Bunker costs also fell from a year earlier but still close to 40% of operational expenses.
  • Beached container shipping still leaking oil
    UK authorities say Napoli may be dismantled where it came aground.
  • Rotterdam market softens
  • No end in sight for bullish Korean market
    Bunker fuel prices in Busan port surged to record-highs yesterday as supplies remain thin.
  • New oil terminals to boost bunkering prospects
    Malaysian firm to run new container port and is developing bunkering business in the state of Sabah.

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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"
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.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%.
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
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CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
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
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
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