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August 7, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship-plate prices in China seen rising to record this year
    Prices of ship plates in China, the world's biggest maker of bulk carriers, will increase to a record this year on demand from fleets to carry iron ore and oil, according to two of the nation's shipyards.
  • Dry bulk rates seen staying firm due to ship job delays
    Dry bulk rates should stay robust in 2009, thanks to expected shipyard delays in building new ships or refurbishing older vessels, the top executive of Britannia Bulk Holdings Inc said on Tuesday.
  • Asciano posts net loss, may sell assets
    Australia's biggest ports and rail operator Asciano Group, the target of a US$2.7 billion takeover bid, yesterday said that it may sell some of its assets as it reported a net loss for the year.
  • Baltic index declines for 18th straight day
  • Ferry captain blamed for typhoon sinking
  • Supertankers slow down as rates fall

Sched Netweb site
  • Olympic crackdown on transport of dangerous goods and materials
  • Port of Dalian container volume up 23.8pc in first half
  • Guangxi first half trade with Africa hits record, up 131pc
  • Emerging markets main driver of Fujian export growth
  • Northern Shipping, with ice-breaker escort, on Siberia-Egypt route
  • Container trade rises as CP Rail suffers 40pc quarterly profit loss
  • Soaring Indian freight rates prompt carriers to team up
  • California truckers seek injunction against LA-LB green scheme
  • Qantas defends aircraft safety standards after plane turn back
  • DHL restructures Asia Pacific Global Forwarding business
  • IATA launches international e-freight system in South Korea

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bankers now see tankers & bulk vessels more creditworthy than boxships
  • CII's Aug. 14 Chennai meet to focus on coastal shipping
  • Problem of plenty pulls down Gulf-Japan crude tanker rates
  • Tankers weigh anchor as hire rates sink
  • SCI to shop for 4 Panamax ships
  • Harish & Company (Logistics) Pvt. Ltd completes a quarter century of success
  • Rahul Asthana assumes charge as MbPT's new chief
  • Shallow Hooghly worries Haldia Dock users
  • KoPT chief allays fears
  • Alang-ships' final call
  • Defence Ministry clears decks for Vizhinjam ICTT project
  • India too flying in face of competition-report
  • Air cargo security too costly for small cos-official
  • MoF rules out further easing of ECB norms
  • Fuel price hikes stoked inflationary fires-NCAER

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Port of Dunkirk's director general transfers to Marseille
  • Hapag-Lloyd: much ado about nothing?
  • New Air Logistics group service center
  • Elbe: low water level causing headaches
  • Globe Express Services opens first office in Europe
  • University of St Gallen logistics management event on 16 September

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • London Greeks oppose CO2 levy plans
  • Safe Bulkers secures long term charter
  • Grain slump hits St Lawrence
  • K-Sea's good year

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • LCS 1 carries out speed trials
  • General Maritime and Arlington Tankers to combine
  • Squire Sanders law firm launches NYC maritime practice

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Corps begins repair work to Columbia mouth sand berm
  • General Maritime Corp. merging with Arlington Tankers
  • Container shipping service opens worldwide photo contest
  • Fincantieri plans to buy Manitowoc Marine Group
  • MITSUI O.S.K. Lines names 320,000dwt iron ore carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • CSCL's Yuan2.6bn port deal "expensive"
    SHARES fell 5.7% as the firm unveiled plan to acquire its parent's terminal assets for Yuan2.6bn ($380m).
  • CSCL's shares tumble amid box rate gloom
  • Cosco Corp shares plunge on Ji's shock exit
    SHARE price plunged 12.2% on Thursday morning following the shock exit of president Ji Hai Sheng.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • GenMar and Arlington combine
    GENERAL Maritime and Arlington Tankers have decided to combine, in a stock-for-stock deal with an enterprise value of $2Bn
  • China's SDIC invests $1.7Bn on bulkers
    CHINA's SDIC has reportedly made an enormous investment to expand its bulker fleet
  • Why Arlington backs GenMar deal
    ANALYSTS appeared today to be convinced that the combination of General Maritime and Arlington Tankers is good for GenMar ' but are not so sure on what it means for Arlington
  • Tanker combination aimed at cost cuts
    EXECUTIVES of General Maritime and Arlington Tankers detailed the significant cost-savings advantages of their proposal to combine the companies in a conference call today
  • Master blamed for Princess disaster
    THE INQUIRY into the Princess of the Stars disaster has blamed the ferry master's bad judgement and owner Sulpicio's negligence for the sinking

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Calif. Senate approves container fee
    Governor gets infrastructure and mitigation bill that will levy a $30-per-TEU charge on containers moving through ports of LA, Long Beach and Oakland.
  • Domestic intermodal gains fail to outpace international decline
  • San Diego port to sue over mixed-use proposal
  • Ports re-open after Edouard
  • Rickmers profit for Q2
  • Hickler to new DHL post
  • United Arab Shipping Co. takes delivery of new ship
  • India's TCI buying ships
  • NYK opens Russia office
  • New tender for Chennai port
  • Cargolux adds Jordan flights

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Oakland port plans clean-truck measures
  • 06/08/2008 North America Regulations
  • K Line invests in Chinese repair yard
  • Le Havre suffers in the lead up to 'port revival' law
  • KPA chief fired
  • Sinotrans' H1 container sales soar due to tonnage growth

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Paragon profits
    Near doubling of US-listed bulker owner's fleet leads to fourfold increase in the bottom line.
  • Time is right
    Lazard Capital Markets analyst says to watch out for more possible tanker consolidation deals.
  • Eagle net grows
    New York's Eagle Bulk Shipping posts record revenues and a 25% improvement in second-quarter profits.
  • Genmar buys rival
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker owner to merge with Arlington Tankers in an all-share deal.
  • Lawsuitless
    Federal judge approves $1.2m settlement in "thin" class action case by Top Ships shareholders.
  • Log-In lunges
    Brazilian container logistics and coastal shipping player posts profit after red ink a year ago.
  • Terino tackled
    Shareholders and analysts quiz Arlington boss Edward Terino on wisdom of Genmar merger and dividends.
  • Montanari slips
    Italian tanker company Navigazione Montanari reports a fall in first-half net profits.
  • Six to one
    Georgiopoulos to become chairman of merged tanker owner after Arlington deal, with Genmar execs taking all but one of seven board seats.
  • Genmar races
    Investors excited by Arlington takeover drive surge in tanker owner's market value.
  • Back in business
    After tropical storm hits Texas, ports and the Houston Ship Channel re-open, although with restrictions.
  • Dividend grows
    Paragon Shipping increases dividend by 14.3% thanks to time-charter and fleet growth.
  • Doubled up
    US drillship and rig owner Transocean reports a 101% increase in net earnings.
  • Costs to shock
    Bunker and crewing cost hike will drag Odfjell's three month profit down quarter on quarter, analyst warns.
  • 'We want off'
    Four Turkish crew get their way and leave capesize off Australia after telling ITF of "harassment".
  • Nearly two-thirds
    BW Group takes its holding in BW Offshore close to 66% with share purchase as knock-down rate.
  • GSI lets fly
    Chinese yard kicks out at 'inaccurate' newspaper reports on profit forecasts and operations.
  • Bulk gains
    Canada's Algoma posts higher first-half profit as dry cargoships make up for disappointing tanker performance.
  • Sales surge at STX
    High-priced ships push revenues up a half at STX Shipbuilding but profit only increases 15%.
  • Final furlong
    Race to buy Daewoo entering closing stages, with preferred bidder expected to be revealed by October.
  • Axe falls
    Westwood Shipping owner Weyerhaeuser says it will chop 1,500 workers as part of downsizing.
  • Asciano in red
    Sales loss punches hole in Australian port and rail group's bottom line.
  • Fairstar falters
    Dutch owner stung by contract delay as second quarter profit slides into the red.
  • Tanker escort?
    Japan proposes using warships to protect crude carriers' passage from Persian Gulf.
  • Polaris on target
    Canadian minerals company buying land at Long Beach port to set up terminal.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Ay named partner at Mid-Ship Group
  • Cathay sputters to first half loss of $85 million
  • DOT extends cross-border truck plan, opponents vow to kill plan
  • Pacer reports higher earnings, revenue
  • Union Pacific wants fines dropped
  • SEKO sets up venture to target Middle East and African markets
  • Hickler tapped CEO of DHL Global Customer Solutions
  • Lake Superior Warehousing gets more space for wind turbine cargoes
  • Expeditors sees profit, sales increase
  • FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications
  • Calif. container fee bill heads to Schwarzenegger for signature
  • Houston reopens terminals
  • Tacoma port hires new contracts manager

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Combi Dock II goes to offshore charter
    Combi Dock A/S has taken delivery of the second Combi Dock vessel from Lloyds Werft in Bremerhaven. The vessel was surprisingly not named Combi Dock II as planned; instead it was named Blue Giant, as Blue Marine Technology will ...
  • Buyers eye BW Gas' LPG fleet
    BW Gas has announced that the company has received conditional price indications for their LPG fleet from interested buyers. "The board of directors will in the near future consider whether the company is interested in entering into a process of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2008
  • Ports plan price gap narrows
    Falling differential for distillate during July as incentive scheme continuing.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Oil prices fluctuate after mixed US inventory data
    Analyst says the 'bears' are 'calling the shots for now'.
  • Bunker prices expected to hit tanker profits
    Analysts expect tanker and terminal operator Odfjell to post weaker results.
  • Bunker prices continue their slide
    Singapore 380 cst down again, although fuel oil markets expected to remain tight as Europe cargoes head to Middle East.
  • St. Petersburg fuel oil transshipment up in July
    Throughput at Petersburg Oil Terminal up compared to June.
  • Rotterdam market very quiet
  • New dual-fuel engines promise 'smooth' fuel switch
    Engines for four newbuild FPSO vessels can run on either natural gas, marine diesel oil or on heavy fuel oil.
  • Bunkering suspended in Hong Kong
    Tropical storm brings deliveries to a halt.
  • High prices threaten to exhaust fuel budget
    Japan Coast Guard curtailing vessels' operations to save fuel.
  • Philippine fishermen strike over high bunker costs
    The government is looking at ways to help the industry.
  • OPEC unlikely to cut production
    Oil cartel due to meet in September to review output.

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SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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%
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.
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%)
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