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December 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese banks scaling back loans to ship owners, yards
    Chinese banks, avoiding dollar-denominated loans as the yuan appreciates, are scaling back funding to shipyards and vessel owners two years after the government told them to boost their commitment to the industry.
Strait Talk
  • Well deserved welfare award
    A COUPLE of weeks ago, Singapore received an accolade which may not have received a lot of attention outside the shipping industry. Nevertheless, being a joint winner (along with Barcelona) of this year's International Committee On Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) Port of the Year award is an achievement that the country should be proud of.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Chinese banks scaling back loans to ship owners, yards
    Chinese banks, avoiding dollar-denominated loans as the yuan appreciates, are scaling back funding to shipyards and vessel owners two years after the government told them to boost their commitment to the industry.
Strait Talk
  • Well deserved welfare award
    A COUPLE of weeks ago, Singapore received an accolade which may not have received a lot of attention outside the shipping industry. Nevertheless, being a joint winner (along with Barcelona) of this year's International Committee On Seafarers' Welfare (ICSW) Port of the Year award is an achievement that the country should be proud of.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM starts direct call Hamburg to Vietnam, FAL 3
  • First Nanjing-Ulsan container shipping line launched
  • China's exports rise 35pc, imports up 38pc in November
  • TNWA to start direct Vietnam to N Europe service in January
  • CAI seeks to raise US$30 million in IPO
  • NITC denies deploying armed guards to thwart pirate attack
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo up 8.4pc in November to 153,572 tonnes
  • Winter weather expected to delay United Continental flights
  • UAE authorities resume air cargo services from Yemen

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EU adopts new Regulation amending GSP rules
  • Greatship takes delivery of platform/ROV support vessel
  • Rakesh Mohan heads transport development policy panel-Vasan
  • SCI asks ex-im trade to be ready for EU's ENS from Jan. 1
  • Kandla Port setting new benchmarks
  • Now, Coast Guard wants a berth at Beypore port
  • VISL invites RFQs from 31 parties
  • Growth projections get better
  • Industrial growth at 10.8 pc bursts thru' expectations bubble
  • October IIP rebounds to 10.8 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2010
  • Poste Italiane to support modernisation of Russian Post
    Poste Italiane will support Russian Post in its aim of modernising its postal network. Poste Italiane's managing director Massimo Sarmi and the general manager of Russian Post, Ale...
  • Aramex expanding in Asia
    Aramex, a Dubai-based Emirati global express, freight and logistics service provider, has announced a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships in Turkey, Malaysia, Banglad...
  • Port of Charleston going strong
    The port of Charleston recently celebrated another deepwater milestone when it welcomed the 300th post-panamax ship to call there. The "MSC Stella", which has a 47 ft dra...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes repairs to ferry
  • Pride International orders ultra - deepwater drillship
  • NOIA comments on new BOEMRE offshore drilling guidelines
  • Coast Guard names first woman to head U.S. military academy
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 13,000 TEU containerships

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Commerce secretary discusses surge in US export numbers
  • DOT launches new rules for commercial motor carriers
  • Celebration of 3-D movies onboard at Portland Airport
  • First woman superintendent to head Coast Guard Academy
  • Northwest Coast Guard units receive awards of excellence

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • UK set to cut coastguard centres by more than half
    Government set to confirm plans to shut centres
  • UK coastguard plans rescue centre cutbacks
  • UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts
  • UK's emergency towing vessels in hunt for new work
  • Box lines set to rack up bumper $17bn profits
    Drewry predicts a stunning $36bn turnaround in fortunes from the heavy losses...
  • Box lines' 2010 earnings could reach record...
  • Hapag-Lloyd deal is worth $1.5bn says Hyundai Heavy Industries
    South Korean builder's orderbook now stands at $10.6bn for 80 ships
  • Niche and regional players hold their own...
  • ABP plans fifth cruise terminal at Southampton
    New $40.2m terminal to be built by 2014
  • Attention: ABP eyes Southampton military port

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Storms batter cruise image
    SEVERE weather across the world has led to escalating publicity woes for the cruise industry
  • Charleston appeals to Obama on dredging
    CHARLESTON port advocates are urging President Obama to provide federal dredging money despite calls to cut funds for special projects
  • India sounds terror alert
    INDIA'S Western Naval Command in Mumbai today issued a coastal terrorist alert
  • Valero primes Aruba refinery for a restart
    VALERO is restarting its dormant refinery in Aruba and has revealed a new plan to import LNG to the island
  • EC urges leniency on new cargo rules
    THE EC told Fairplay today it has asked member countries to show leniency towards shipping companies that fail to apply its new 24-hour advance cargo declaration rule in time
  • India logistics JV formed
    CONCOR has formed a logistics joint venture with Transport Corp of India
  • JSW raises port funds
    SAJJAN Jindal-led JSW Infrastructure said today it has raised $125M by selling a 10% stake in the US investment group Eton Park
  • Captain held in smuggling
  • Ship sinks at Alexandria
  • VLCC rates drop
  • Fire inquiry finds faults
  • China's iron imports fall
  • P&I investment income up
  • STX unveils 20-bulker order
  • Pakistan charters a second power ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Short Lines, Truck Stops to Gain in Tax Legislation
  • 6.2 Million Trucks Cross Eastern US-Canada Border
  • Shipbuilders Postpone Deliveries to OOCL
  • Exports Push NY-NJ Port Volume Up 11.6 Percent
  • Cargo Theft Soars in Holiday Periods
  • CEOs Raise Their Economic Outlook
  • Hapag-Lloyd Earns $631 Million Operating Profit
  • Global Airline Profit Forecast Takes Off
  • November Retail Sales Climb 0.8 Percent
  • Carriers Chasing Asia-Europe Market Share, Analyst Says
  • Hapag-Lloyd Orders Four Large Ships

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Carriers achieve mixed results in Q3 10
  • MSC: 'more vigorous' action needed against pirates
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to ordering
  • China to appeal WTO's US tyre imports ruling
  • Saudi Arabia's box traffic stays strong

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Banks launch Costamare coverage
    Scores of equity analysts race to stamp newly-listed containership owner with coveted ratings as 'quiet period' comes to a close.
  • Five survive pirate frenzy
    Sovcomflot, RBD Armatori and NATS ships avoid hijacking as quintet of vessels targeted.
  • Platinum ties up ACL acquisition
    US tug and barge giant says 80% of its shareholders have rubber stamped $777m takeover bid by Platinum Equity.
  • DHT pulls trigger on tanker
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld holds the helm as New York-listed owner shells out $55m on VLCC.
  • Pride pens fifth drillship
    Pride International boss Louis Raspino says $600m drillship order is fuelled by strong demand for sophisticated floaters.
  • Reefer in trouble off Russia
    Hong Kong's Yuan An 77 springs a leak through hold cracks near Sakhalin Island.
  • No bank hype for Hapag order
    RBS notes German container line gave into temptation with HHI order but is not getting carried away with the deal.
  • Philippines opts out of Subic
    Government planning to sell 10% stake in Keppel-controlled shipyard.
  • Safe stamps two year pledge
    Greek owner Safe Bulkers chips away at 2011 charter cover with kamsarmax contract worth upwards of $13m.
  • STX orders 20 bulkers
    Huge $912m order from STX Pan Ocean split between sister yards in Korea and China.
  • MOL terminates Dyvi double
    Norwegian owner NOCC will pocket compensation cash after Japanese giant scraps charters three years early.
  • Goa going to Nigeria?
    Indian shipyard wants to invest in African industry and win patrol boat orders.
  • SCI staff say no thanks
    Indian owner's share offer proves unpopular with workers, who buy less than a fifth of allotment.
  • Order blitz sparks yard rally
    STX and HHI shares power up on the back of huge orders for bulkers and boxships.
  • Syria plots port resurgence
    Government to plough $800m into building container and bulk capacity by 2015.
  • PSV sales score for Siem Offshore
    Oslo-listed owner scoops $6m profit from modern PSV sale which points to a sharp rise in values.
  • Jolly Amaranto sinks in port
    Listing Messina ro-ro goes down in shallow water inside Alexandria harbour, Egypt.
  • Prayer boxes spark bomb alert
    Devout Jewish tourist mistaken for terrorist on New Zealand ferry after strapping on phylacteries
  • Sunken tug encased in ice
    Ann Marie sinks in freezing Saginaw Bay, as USCG eyes salvage operation.
  • Chinese banks scaling back
    Report shows Chinese lenders have reduced their share of global shipping loans for the first time in five years.
  • New cruiseship boosts TUI
    German operation grows profit after first full year of TUI Cruises division.
  • Hellenic Sea returns
    Hellenic Carriers bulker damaged in Amazon grounding back in operation after completing repairs.
  • Oman sets new ferry record
    Gulf nation says its Austal-built vessel Shinas has set new speed mark of 56.6 knots.
  • SapuraCrest profits slide
    Rohaizad Darus-led offshore contractor, in which John Fredriksen has a stake, hit by higher costs.
  • Wartsila wins UK order
    Finnish engine builder to supply propulsion plant for British environmental agency newbuilding.
  • Oil pumped from Tiger Spring
    Spill threat from grounded boxship nullified in Hooghly River, India.
  • TNWA plans Vietnam call
    The New World Alliance to expand JEX service to include call at Cai Mep and link to Europe.
  • PCA in Long Beach tie-up
    Panama Canal agrees accord to help promote trade between Latin America and US west coast port.
  • Hapag-Lloyd recovery continuing
    German container line adds EUR 150m to shareholder TUI's annual profit as it prepares to exit sector.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Air Seychelles outsources to Jettainer
  • Old Dominion sets up in Casper, Wyo.
  • WTO favors U.S. duties on Chinese tires
  • U.S. supports Yemen's WTO membership
  • Agility to handle troop food supply through April
  • Casjens resigns from Panalpina board
  • K + N wins Henkel contract in Shanghai
  • Mayors want Charleston port deepened
  • Pellew departs PD Ports

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Mærsk sells the last three M-class vessels
    A P Møller-Mærsk has reportedly sold three older container carriers to Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC, for an undisclosed sum. A P Møller-Mærsk has not made any comments so
  • French reinforcement to EU Navfor
    On December 12 the French warship Jacoubet reinforced the EU Navfor operation off Somalia. The warship has a crew of 89. EU Navfor also confirms that the crude oil tanker

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2010
  • Fujairah bunker market generally firms
    Bunker prices mixed in Suez.
  • UK bunker spill under investigation
    250 metric tonnes of IFO leak from Greek bulker.
  • Rotterdam prices mainly soft
    In south European bunker hubs prices were generally firm.
  • New barge comes on station
    Orion says barge has pumping rate of over 150 metric tonnes per hour.
  • Carbon Counter highlights ferries' CO2 emissions
    Cross-Channel rail operator says carrying freight trucks by ferry generates 18 times more carbon emissions.
  • Russian bunker player opens UK office
    Rosneft Marine hopes 'to join the club of majors in the international market'.
  • Modest gains in Asian IFO prices
    Weak demand at key Asian bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Andatee chief grabs more shares
    Has now purchased close to $0.3 million worth of the company's shares as part of a stock trading plan.
  • Fewer fuel oil cargoes to reach Asia in January
    January volumes higher than December estimates.
  • Fujairah to boost fuel storage capacity
    Number of storage tanks at the port will be doubled.

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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.
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
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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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