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February 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes IPO to help fund dry-dock
    Cochin Shipyard Ltd, building the first Indian-made aircraft carrier, may hold an initial public offering to help fund a 10 billion rupee (S$303.9 million) dry-dock as the government presses ahead with privatisation plans.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV follows Wan Hai, PIL in re-entering Asia-Europe trade
  • Hanjin increases number and size of ships on transpacific
  • China ocean carriers expects a 'sharp fall' from 2009 results
  • Extra slow steaming gains popularity on transpacific
  • Port of Hamburg's box traffic shrinks 28pc in 2009
  • EC alleges six forwarding giants were price fixing
  • Hong Kong's Famous Pacific names New Zealand chief in JV
  • Greenies attack plan to replace old Long Beach bridge
  • MSC and Maersk tweak liner shipping services
  • Cathay sees regulatory approval for Moscow flights
  • UPS launches flights from new Asia-Pacific hub in Shenzhen
  • Air France-KLM's January volume and yields gain
  • MASkargo looks to stepping up frequencies to India

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd: new agency for Algeria
    With effect from 9 February 2010, Arkas Algerie SPA took charge of all agency duties for the German shipping company Hamburg Süd in Algeria. Arkas Algerie SPA has offices in the tw...
  • Port of Dunkirk launches sustainable development and action plan
    The port reform of July 2008 gave French ports a new role in the area of sustainable development. In line with this, the port of Dunkirk is now preparing a sustainable development ...
  • TFG Transfracht boosts Salzburg-German seaports service
    The German service provider TFG Transfracht has started a new train service that rotates beteen the Salzburg region (Austria) and the German seaports Hamburg and Bremerhaven. The c...
  • Russian Railways' subsidiary forms joint venture with Alpine Bau
    RZDstroy, which was formed by spin-off of Russian Railways' construction subsidiaries, and Alpine Bau GmbH, a construction company located in Salzburg (Austria), have set up a...
  • European Commission serves statement of objections to Panalpina
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarder Panalpina has received a statement of objections from the European Commission. The company said that the objections are in connection w...
  • Davies Turner wins full AEO status
    Davies Turner & Co Ltd, the UK's leading multimodal independent transport company, has become a fully authorised economic operator (AEO type F) just 18 months after Davies Turn...
  • Gazeley builds new logistics centre for Butcher's Pet Care
    The logistics real estate developer Gazeley has kick-started the new year with a deal to develop a state-of-the-art warehouse at G.Park Crick near Birmingham (UK). The facility wil...
  • Yusen Air & Sea Service selects CargoWise for software solution
    CargoWise, a globally recognized technology supplier for logistics service providers, has been selected to provide a global enterprise solution for Yusen Air & Sea Service (YAS...
  • Bimco endorses the Fonasba quality standard for ship agents and brokers
    The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (Fonasba) has taken a daring initiative towards setting quality standards for ship agents and brokers. The quality...
  • Throughput in Helsinki down in 2009
    Throughput in the port of Helsinki in 2009 totalled a modest 8.6 million t, which represents a 21% decrease in comparison with the previous year. The amount of containers and wheel...
  • Rail industry welcomes EU transport commissioner Siim Kallas
    Unife, the European Rail industry organisation, has welcomed the appointment of the EU's new college of commissioners, and in particular the nomination of Siim Kallas as vice-...
  • Chemfreight investing in Krems
    Wagon lessor Chemfreight, a subsidiary of RCA, has taken over Logwin's location in Krems (Austria) and will now invest in the facility. The move means that Chemfreight will become ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Argentina bars ship said to support Falklands drilling
  • Fred Olsen orders wind turbine planters

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Moody's holds line on Port of Tacoma bond ratings
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners discuss environmental cleanup funding
  • Wendy MacDonald named Crowley VP for procurement
  • Port of Seattle names new Workplace Responsibility Officer
  • Boeing taps former trade rep. for seat on Board of Directors

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • HCI Capital secures rescue deal
    KG house gets comprehensive restructuring scheme as institutions rally to avoid writedowns
  • London Gateway still subject to market demand
    Project gets final approval to begin dredging operation
  • Veniamis calls for reinstatement of shipping ministry
    UGS president says move is "psychologically necessary"
  • China to fuel surge in iron ore demand
    Rio Tinto says China was its biggest market in 2009
  • Star Reefers seeks fresh cash as income crashes
    Owner set to release 100,000 shares after raising $17m in December

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • IEA: oil demand inching up
    THE IEA again raised its forecast for global oil demand today, but stressed that all gains are being fuelled by developing, non-OECD countries
  • Greek tax regime defended
    AS GREECE recovered today from street demonstrations, its point man for shipowners said the country should be grateful to its income tax-free shipping sector
  • NOL sees upside despite losses
    NOL, THE Singapore-listed box shipping and terminals giant, said today it had net losses of $741M for 2009, from profits of $83M a year earlier
  • Star plans share issue
    STAR REEFERS will release 100,000 shares to minority shareholders this month after today reporting a 62% drop in net income last year
  • Newbuild 'black hole' seen
    SHIPOWNERS will probably need to find up to $150Bn to pay for newbuildings on order, a key shipping banker told Fairplay today
  • Boxes vanish from trade
    CARRIERS might face a shortfall of containers later this year as retirements outpace production, according to box equipment lessor Textainer
  • Three die in pirate captivity
    THREE crew members died while their vessel was in the captivity of Somali pirates for 10 months, anti-piracy organisation Ecoterra reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Most ViewedEC Sends Expeditors Anti-Competitive Claim
  • Senate Rolls Out Jobs Bill
  • Berkshire Buy Means Longer BNSF Focus
  • Roads Reopen as East Coast Digs Out
  • YRC Worldwide Clears Major Debt Hurdle
  • Asia-Europe Rates, Volumes Surge
  • ADM, Norton Lilly Form Joint Agency
  • BNSF Stockholders OK Berkshire Hathaway Purchase
  • Berlin Presses Korean Shipyards to Delay Vessels
  • Railroads Start Storm Recovery
  • Operators Add European Intermodal Links
  • Storms Sharply Cut Coal Stockpiles
  • DHE Buys Matheson Fast Freight
  • NOL Loss Hits $741 Million
  • MOL Upgrades Outlook
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Revenue Drops Sharply on Volume

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • NOL well down in 2009
  • A ray of hope for transatlantic trades
  • OTAL to link Kristiansand
  • More money for the pirates
  • Greece is the word

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Ship banned
    Thor Shipping source says company is innocent victim after Argentine authorities ban vessel for alleged Falklands shipment.
  • Staying stacked
    Hornbeck Offshore expects to continue to lay up 11 offshore supply vessels throughout 2010.
  • Tug goes down
    Sinking of Kinder Morgan tug shuts the Houston Ship Channel as rescuers search for missing crewman.
  • 'Mothership' freed
    Taiwanese owner finally pays ransom to end 10-month hijacking ordeal amid claims of crew deaths.
  • BLT closes
    Berlian Laju Tanker closes the book on $100m convertible bond offering.
  • Where are they?
    TradeWinds tracks down the ships caught up in $800m Sovcomflot corruption trial.
  • Pirates want $4m
    Manager of mysterious hijacked ship Rim which has no insurance says ransom demand is impossibly high.
  • Six to shrink
    Golden Ocean confident of dropping Pipavav panamaxes following shipyard delays.
  • HOS misses mark
    Shares in US-based Hornbeck Offshore sink after the company issues a 2010 profit outlook below analyst forecasts.
  • Rim master in SOS
    Syrian master of hijacked ship issues rallying cry for help as pirates hold crew at gunpoint.
  • Going it alone
    Ukraine's Zaliv Shipyard ready to start building its own complete ships, branching out from hull sub-contracts.
  • Queen confirmed
    DFDS says Russian start-up to charter ro-ro for three years for St Petersburg run.
  • Star loses shine
    Bankruptcy of Russia's Sunway Group and diving spot rates send Star Reefers to much reduced profit.
  • KLC crashes
    Troubled Korean bulker owner posts huge $513m loss for 2009.
  • Worse than feared
    NOL sinks to $740m full-year loss after more red ink than expected in the fourth quarter.
  • Golar uncertain
    Talks begin over Norwegian owner's LNG offtake deal after Arrow Energy buys Fisherman's Landing project.
  • Hornbeck weaker
    US offshore vessel player posts plunge in 2009 profit as activity declined.
  • No-show
    PSC's Lord Dalgety avoids giving evidence at Princess Ashika ferry disaster inquiry due to depression and gout.
  • Barging in
    Scotland's Ferguson Shipbuilders wins deal to convert Asian barge into accommodation unit.
  • Golden rejigs
    Golden Ocean is taking cash up front and a lower charter rate to reduce "counterparty risk".
  • Rem buys resale
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner snaps up Greatship PSV newbuilding.
  • WW bounces back
    Norwegian car carrier giant thankful for big gains from investment portfolio for 2009 net profit boost as operating result weakened.
  • Greek grounding
    Maltese-flagged cargoship manages to refloat itself after going aground off island of Kos.
  • Singapore bound
    John Fredriksen bulker outfit Golden Ocean set for secondary listing in the Lion Republic.
  • Essar to expand
    Indian group considering making a move into US and Canadian ports sector.
  • ASL Marine tanks
    Fall in ship chartering revenues hurts bottom line at Singapore offshore shipbuilder and repairer.
  • Golden again
    Oslo-listed bulker outfit sees fourth quarter profits up almost four-fold compared to a year ago.
  • SSA backs action
    Singapore Shipping Association president SS Teo calls for "firm action" against Somali pirates.
  • LNG lucre
    Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding signs $700m deal to build new gas terminal in Mexico.
  • Khalid clear out
    Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping sells another bulker as it fixes out its most recent acquisition.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • APL loses $739 million in 2009
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen '09 profit down 31%
  • Hanjin: PSX capacity returns to normal
  • AAR: January rail loads slip
  • Textainer profits up
  • DHE buys Matheson Fast Freight
  • U.S. December imports improve
  • Va. resident pleads guilty in bribe case
  • Steinke: Competition raises Long Beach stakes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Öresundsvarvet buys Landskronavarvet and constructs new drydock
    Swedish shipyard Öresundsvarvet has bought its neighbour Landskronavarvet from the Bergen Group for a sum neither of the parties is willing to disclose. "We are doing this to enhance our
  • Rem Offshore in re-sale deal
    Norwegian Rem Offshore has acquired a platform supply vessel currently under construction at Keppel Singmarine in Singapore for delivery in March this year. The 4,500 DWT vessel was originally ordered
  • DFDS confirms charter of the Queen
    DFDS Group has now confirmed a three-year charter agreement regarding the cruise ferry Queen of Scandinavia. The charterer is the St. Petersburg-based Inflot Cruises and Ferry Ltd, which
  • Mols-Linien switches to LNG
    Mols-Linien A/S has decided to spend around DKK 150 million in a rebuilding project, where its three fast ferries will change fuel to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). It
  • Large newbuilding from Odense ' three more to go
    Odense Steel Shipyard will soon deliver the third of the six capesize bulk carriers to the Greek operator Carras (Hellas) Ltd. The vessel (hull no. 225) has been named the
  • Germany wants to halt newbuilding deliveries
    Several German shipping companies want to delay taking delivery of vessels they have ordered at South Korean shipyards, this due to the global recession. The owners are also seeking an

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
  • Competition tempers Hamburg price gains
    European markets generally firm, holiday and strike to disrupt Piraeus next week.
  • Markets mostly firmer Thursday
    Suez bucks regional trends.
  • Resilient energy markets
    Rally may be capped by substantial product supply.
  • French shipowners support ship pollution bill
    Failure to ratify convention has been 'burdensome, if not humiliating', says Armateurs.
  • Fuel oil duties expected to fall
    Russian export tax could fall by around $5 pmt.
  • Wartsila signs maintenance agreement with fleet operator
    Neste Oil says deal will improve fuel efficiency.
  • NOL says bunker costs threaten profitability
    Shipping and logistics group reports a net loss of $741 million for 2009.
  • Monjasa supplying in Latvia
    Denmark-based bunker trader and physical supplier leases terminal and three barges.
  • Demand in Singapore weak
    But Hong Kong players report improving demand.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at eight-week high
    Arbitrage volumes arrived from the Middle East.
  • OPEC predicts 'pressure on oil demand'
    Cartel says the upturn in 2010 is 'uncertain and regionally uneven'.
  • Singapore bunker sales make strong start in 2010
    January bunker sales expected to be marginally above December volumes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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