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October 1, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Sched Netweb site
  • TACA appeal hindered as carriers face further fines
  • November opening for Maersk/Sea-Land new port
  • FSG builds multipurpose vessels for millennium

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Hugh loss NOL
  • Spliethoff to invest for Finnish customer
  • TNT Post slips up in respect of letter post replacement by e-mail
  • Another reorganization in the number of Philips forwarders
  • Shipping companies must pay quickly
  • Gerlach expands in Germany

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Transpacific Conferences to Levy Documentation Fee
  • Philippine Shippers Face THC Increases
  • OOCL Launches Internet B/L Services
  • Swiss Truck Toll Rates Up Drastically
  • Mid-Year Box Volume at Osaka Dips 9%

urgente online pressweb site
  • Finaliza el plazo para optar a las l'neas de servicio público de Canarias
  • Pauknair, paralizada por falta de flota
  • Las grandes conferencias marítimas del Pacífico aumentan tarifas
  • XXII Semana de la Carretera
  • Hillary Clinton promete 710 millones a Puerto Rico para reparar las carreteras

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Cargo handling spurts 14.5 pc at Calcutta Dock System
  • OOCL Belgium christened
  • Greeks see dim prospects for shipping
  • Smit Tak salvages seven vessels at Kandla Port
  • European Commission to slap duties on pharma items from India
  • Economic turmoil casts its shadow over Singapore
  • Nagarjuna, Hardy Oil JV to build LNG terminal
  • TPT shortlists 4 cos for dredging entry channel, harbour basin
  • IOC opens bids for ferrying POL items
  • Higher textile export target
  • Planners prepare special action plan for airports
  • ECGC to upgrade country gradings
  • IDFC studying Ennore port corporatisation
  • Pursue exporters' outstanding bills, advises RBI chief
  • Coffee producers retain export limits
  • Dredging operations begin at Cochin Port
  • Ministry for allowing contract labour in export units
  • Diamonds lead Rajasthan's export earnings

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Conoco and R&B Falcon christen new generation drill ship
  • Big interim losses by NOL. Was APL too much to swallow?

Cargonews Asiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
  • Maersk deploys monsters on Suez
  • Port of LA ready to face millenium
  • Throughput at Hong Kong's Modern Terminals Limited (MTL) ...
  • Traffic static at Hamburg
  • Getting deep in Savannah
  • Distribution made easy at Brisbane
  • Are mega mergers good for the shipper?
  • PPA re-evaluates port programme

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Employers reject ITF wage claim
    GLOBAL shipping employers have flatly rejected International Transport Workers' Federation demands for a $200 increase in the minimum monthly wage for seafarers worldwide by 2001.
  • Deadline extended for ResidenSea financing
    ResidenSea, the company that plans to build a $545m seagoing luxury resort, has extended a deadline for raising cash to start construction but insisted the scheme was not about to fail.
  • Shipping industry 'will get worse'
    CONDITIONS in the shipping industry will continue to deteriorate, warns investment bank Warburg Dillon Read, underlining the need for further consolidation.
  • Hoegh buys major stake in Gorthon
    Norway's Leif Hoegh & Co has bought its way into a powerful position at Gorthon Lines with the acquisition of a major voting stake in the Swedish operator from chairman Lennart Bylock, writes our Oslo Correspondent Hoegh has bought a 6.1% stake in Gorthon's A and B shares, representing 34.8% of the votes in the company from Mr Bylock. Financial details were not disclosed. Based on voting power, Hoegh has become the largest single stakeholder in Gorthon Lines.
  • Ship finance banks dwindle
    THERE appears to be more bad news for shipowners as the number of active shipping finance banks has decreased for the second year running, according to figures produced by Petrofin Research.
  • STN Atlas in SAIT-Radio Holland talks
    STN Atlas Marine Electronics is discussing a takeover of Brussels-based SAIT-Radio Holland with major shareholders of that company.
  • Pathfinder shows way at SHI
    DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits at Samsung Heavy Industries' Koje shipyard near Pusan where the world's largest deepwater drilling vessel was officially named the Deepwater Pathfinder.
  • Closing time
    Closing time: The commissioner of the World Fair Expo-98 Torres Campos (right) hands over the flag of the International Exhibitions Bureau to the commissioner of Hanover-2000 Birgit Breuel at the closing ceremony in Lisbon. Portugal's world fair was devoted to the oceans. The fair played host to a total of 148 countries and was visited by 10 million people.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Finnish plan 'could cause friction on board'
    A PROPOSAL to recruit cheaper crews to operate on Finnish-flag ships could cause friction on board, said Rederi AB Engship md Kaj Engblom.
  • Adelaide to take panamax bulkers
    AUSTRALIA'S most efficient major port, Adelaide, is to be expanded to accommodate 80,000 dwt panamax class grain vessels.
  • CN backs Halifax superport ambitions
    HALIFAX has received the support of Canadian National Railway in its bid to become the east coast superport for M'rsk and Sea-Land.
  • Leif Hoegh lifts stake in Gorthon
    LEIF HOEGH, the Norwegian shipping group, has lifted its stake in the Swedish forestry product carrier specialist Gorthon Lines to 34.8 per cent.
  • Australia braced for second week without gas
    AUSTRALIA'S energy emergency has entered its fifth day with the south-east of the nation being warned it will be without gas for another week.
  • Med ferry lines to work closer together
    GRANDI Navi Veloci's new Genoa-Barcelona ferry service is to be linked with the catamaran service from Barcelona to the Balearic Islands set up by Buquebus Espana.
  • Caltex keeps up pressure over Doña Paz
    CALTEX Philippines has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the Court of Appeals decision exonerating Sulpicio Lines from any liability in the Doña Paz tragedy.
  • Cammell Laird rights issue flops
    UK shiprepairer Cammell Laird's '13.2m ($22m) rights issue had a take-up of only 15 per cent, the underwriters Beeson Gregory revealed yesterday.
  • Slump leaves financiers sombre
    SLUMP in shipping and the crisis in Asia cast a sombre mood over a shipping finance forum in London today.
  • Finland acts to keep flag competitive
    FINLAND'S transport ministry is planning to shore up the rapidly deteriorating competiveness of the country's flag.
  • Lauritzen rejects Danyards closure estimate
    J Lauritzen has rejected suggestions that it would cost Dkr500m ($37m) to close ailing shipbuilder Danyards.
  • Berndsen lambasts EC over TACA fines
    P&O Nedlloyd co-chairman Leo Berndsen used the naming ceremony of the P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam yesterday to lambast the EC for its decision to fine TACA members.
  • Smit to offer towage in Hamburg
    SMIT, the Rotterdam-based towage company, has announced that its German subsidiary is to offer harbour towage in Hamburg from the beginning of 1999.
  • Royal Caribbean lifts Georges aid
    ROYAL Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are to donate a further $100,000 to the American Red Cross relief efforts in the Florida Keys.
  • Passenger management courses approved
    APPROVAL of a range of STCW '95 training courses by the Bahamian Maritime Authority will enable a UK-based company to gain further approvals.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Halifax compte sur Sea-Land et Mærsk pour développer un grand terminal
    Les armements Sea-Land et Mærsk mettent actuellement les ports nord américains des côtes est et ouest sous forte pression pour qu'ils s'adaptent aux nouvelles générations de grands PC de 7.000 TEU. L'armement danois, on le sait a mis les ports US de la côte est en concurrence pour un projet de grand terminal, ceci essentiellement pour faire pression sur New York. Toutefois, parmi les ports concernés, Halifax semble faire preuve d'une grande détermination. Deux formules de terminal sont ainsi proposées aux armements en question, projets qui entrent d'ailleurs en concurrence.
  • Renault VI adopte le concept des plate-formes pour ses poids lourds
    "1998 marquera le retour des deux branches - européenne et américaine - du groupe Renault V.I.. La contribution du groupe au résultat d'exploitation semestriel du Groupe Renault a été de 513 mio de FRF, en amélioration de 700 mio. Par rapport au premier semestre de 1997". C'est ce qu'a annoncé Shemaya Levy, PDG de Renault V.I. à l'occasion du Mondial de Transport.
  • RGR Shipping entend assurer la continuité des services de Stream-Line
    Depuis le 1er septembre dernier, une nouvelle agence maritime est opérationnelle sur la place d'Anvers, à savoir la firme R.G.R Shipping Belgium s.a. (1), qui dépend du holding rotterdamois RGR Shipping & Forwarding. La jeune entreprise, placée sous la direction de Jan Fernande assure désormais la représentation du service de l'armement privé norvégien Stream-Line, qui assure au départ d'Anvers la desserte de la côte ouest de la Norvège.
  • Le "Mondial du Transport" n'a de mondial que le nom
    Demain jeudi s'ouvre à Paris, à la Porte de Versaille, le "Mondial du Transport routier", le salon du véhicule utilitaire. Les organisateurs de ce salon ont opté pour une séparation des salons de la voiture, du véhicule utilitaire léger et du camion, qui se tiennent toutefois en même temps et dans le même complexe d'exposition. Si quelques premières mondiales sont à noter dans le domaine du camion, les constructeurs de semi-remorques et de carrosseries industrielles brillent par leur quasi-absence.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • THCs for S-E Asia trade
    One of the last bastions of Australia's 'unique' position in international shipping is set to fall with the forthcoming introduction of destination terminal handling charges in the outbound trades to South-East Asia.
    While years of stern and unilateral resistance by the Australian Peak Shippers Association to any imposition of origination THCs in export trades seems certain to continue, lines of the Trade Facilitation Group have convinced APSA executive president Frank Beaufort of the legitimacy of the destination charges after "extensive negotiations".
    Destination THCs apply in most major trades from Australia, including East Asia, Europe/Mediterranean, New Zealand and North America with only South-East Asia, until now, and Japan, THC-free.
  • P&OP removes crane chasers
    P&O PORTS yesterday pressed ahead with waterfront reform at Container Terminals Australia despite the effect which the move is having on productivity levels.
    For the first time yesterday the stevedore removed all crane chasers from the site.
    Until now this had been done only on a limited basis following a hard won agreement to this effect in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, including a trial involving the WorkCover authority.
    P&O Ports director, Australia and New Zealand, Andrew Burgess admitted that productivity had dropped, but said that in the long run the reforms being implemented would be beneficial.
  • Road Industry to face stand-downs
    The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made an application to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to insert a stand-down clause into the key national transport industry award covering private transport operators -- the Transport Workers 1983 Award.
    VECCI's industry manager for transport and distribution services, Neil Coulson, said: "We are making this application to insert a stand-down clause into the award because of the situation confronting transport companies due to the impact of the current disruption to gas supplies.
    "A number of transport companies have reported to VECCI an imminent shortage of work, following the advice from manufacturers and processors that production will drop or, in some cases, cease due to the gas crisis.
  • Oceanfast chief resigns
    Oceanfast chief executive John Farrell has resigned from the company and board following last month's release of disappointing financial results.
    The results, made in a preliminary report to the Australian Stock Exchange, showed a profit of just over $200,000 on turnover of $55 million for its first year as a publicly listed company.
    Oceanfast chairman John Button said the board had appointed finance director Robert Boggs as acting CEO.
    He said Oceanfast had begun the process of finding and selecting a new CEO.
    Also, a number of changes to the internal management structure were being made in parallel with this appointment.
  • Evergreen sees Australian offset
    Australia has been identified by Evergreen as one of the destinations from Europe and the United States which could offset decreasing volumes of cargo in other regions.
    The comment was made by Evergreen Group chairman Chang Yung-fa at the company's global agency management meeting in Taipei late last week.
    The biennial meeting, which coincided with the carrier's 30th anniversary, drew 175 people from 54 countries.
    Mr Chang said Evergreen's agenda included further enhancing its service standards with
    new vessels, developing new services that encompass an expanded global network and enlarging economies of scale.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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