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BRIEFS

May 2, 1998

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New Bangladesh-Singapore feeder service starts China and Vietnam to stage maritime trade shows Atlas Maritime to represent APL in Brazil Maersk starts Maldives service New Hong Kong/Australia service starts this month MSC offers upgraded service K&N spurns CLK in favour of Kwai Chung Golden Week holidays prompt ANA strike suspension Schiphol records strong first-quarter growth Dragonair opens Beijing office FedEx wins AFIA awards

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MAY 1, 1998
Growth container shipping Hapag-Lloyd compensates Asian losses Profitable Lufthansa demands approval for Star Alliance British Aerospace buys 35 percent of Saab Danish strikes hit SAS Positive outcome study on UK-Austria-Hungary rail link

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Reform will make service king, lines say
Europe shipping interests blast proposed changes to US cargo liability rules
Amway confident in China despite ban
Poor transportation links splitting Europe into freight haves and have nots
Security tight in Japan after bullet train sabotage
Korean exports surge as some report harassment for buying imported goods
Trade powers to work for free cyberspace pact
Danish unions softening stand in strike talks
IMF expected to approve $1 billion aid payment to Indonesia
Report: Germany's Hapag-Lloyd to order four container ships

Transportation

RailTex buys 2 small lines in Indiana
Earnings mixed for 2 railroads, 2 intermodal firms
Malaysia opens DHL gateway to Asia market
Russian rails to roll at 100 mph, official vows
Trucking groups won't act to lift weight bans

Maritime

Newspaper: Lunetta diverted port money to Democrats
Ruling favors Long Beach development
New York port OKs funds for dredging Arthur Kill Channel
Charleston becomes No. 4 box port
1 feared dead, 2 hurt as North Korean, Chinese vessels collide in Yellow Sea
Hawaiians critical of Army plan to ship chemical waste by way of Pearl Harbor
Crowley to tow USS Missouri to Pearl Harbor -- maybe
Singapore port agency beats regional blues; revenue rises
Karachi, Qasim taxes won't be discriminatory, Pakistan says
China's No. 2 carrier needs help from parent

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Reform will make service king, lines say
Europe shipping interests blast proposed changes to US cargo liability rules
Amway confident in China despite ban
Poor transportation links splitting Europe into freight haves and have nots
Security tight in Japan after bullet train sabotage
Korean exports surge as some report harassment for buying imported goods
Trade powers to work for free cyberspace pact
Danish unions softening stand in strike talks
IMF expected to approve $1 billion aid payment to Indonesia
Report: Germany's Hapag-Lloyd to order four container ships

Transportation

RailTex buys 2 small lines in Indiana
Earnings mixed for 2 railroads, 2 intermodal firms
Malaysia opens DHL gateway to Asia market
Russian rails to roll at 100 mph, official vows
Trucking groups won't act to lift weight bans

Maritime

Newspaper: Lunetta diverted port money to Democrats
Ruling favors Long Beach development
New York port OKs funds for dredging Arthur Kill Channel
Charleston becomes No. 4 box port
1 feared dead, 2 hurt as North Korean, Chinese vessels collide in Yellow Sea
Hawaiians critical of Army plan to ship chemical waste by way of Pearl Harbor
Crowley to tow USS Missouri to Pearl Harbor -- maybe
Singapore port agency beats regional blues; revenue rises
Karachi, Qasim taxes won't be discriminatory, Pakistan says
China's No. 2 carrier needs help from parent

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Reform will make service king, lines say
Europe shipping interests blast proposed changes to US cargo liability rules
Amway confident in China despite ban
Poor transportation links splitting Europe into freight haves and have nots
Security tight in Japan after bullet train sabotage
Korean exports surge as some report harassment for buying imported goods
Trade powers to work for free cyberspace pact
Danish unions softening stand in strike talks
IMF expected to approve $1 billion aid payment to Indonesia
Report: Germany's Hapag-Lloyd to order four container ships

Transportation

RailTex buys 2 small lines in Indiana
Earnings mixed for 2 railroads, 2 intermodal firms
Malaysia opens DHL gateway to Asia market
Russian rails to roll at 100 mph, official vows
Trucking groups won't act to lift weight bans

Maritime

Newspaper: Lunetta diverted port money to Democrats
Ruling favors Long Beach development
New York port OKs funds for dredging Arthur Kill Channel
Charleston becomes No. 4 box port
1 feared dead, 2 hurt as North Korean, Chinese vessels collide in Yellow Sea
Hawaiians critical of Army plan to ship chemical waste by way of Pearl Harbor
Crowley to tow USS Missouri to Pearl Harbor -- maybe
Singapore port agency beats regional blues; revenue rises
Karachi, Qasim taxes won't be discriminatory, Pakistan says
China's No. 2 carrier needs help from parent

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Europe Conference Set to Introduce Japan THC APL Appoints Atlas Maritime as Agent in Brazil Stronger Line Results Help Hapag's Profitability High Court to Decide May 4 on Australia's Dock Dispute Sankyu Expanding Logistics Activities in China

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'Apollo' facing $1.7m claim A LUXURY cruiseship due to start a series of Mediterranean cruises from Britain is at the centre of a '1m ($1.7m) compensation claim after a 15-day holiday was cancelled at three days' notice. P&I clubs seek new talks with Brussels THE International Group of P&I Clubs is looking for further dialogue with the European Commission following Monday's oral hearing in Brussels. Tax-break plea for US foreign-flag owners CONGRESSMAN E Clay Shaw, a senior member of the important House of Representatives tax-writing ways and means committee, has launched an effort to secure income-tax breaks for US owners of certain foreign-flag cargo and passengerships provided they reinvest their profits in US-flag tonnage. May Day march Militant South Korean workers threw rocks at police in Seoul yesterday when the traditional May Day march exploded into violence after police blocked the route. Thousands of workers have for months been frustrated over the steady loss of jobs. Tanker insurance rescue bid PANAMA and Malta have come to the rescue after the maritime community was faced with the dilemma of how to keep hundreds of tankers trading freely after an insurance deadline expires. Transhipment hub role urged for Subic Bay SUBIC Bay Freeport should be developed as a 'specialised port' to serve the Asia-Pacific region, according to a Japan International Co-operation Agen-cy study. India starts project to revive east coast canal INDIA'S Inland Waterways Authority is looking to rehabilitate the country's east coast canal, with a view to providing a low-cost alternative to road haulage. Cuddalore chosen for multi-user facility THE government of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has given the go-ahead for a new "multi-user all-weather" port in the industrial town of Cuddalore, about 200 km south of Chennai (formerly Madras), writes Shirish Nad-karni.

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MAY 1, 1998
Bulk market 'set to improve' THE dry bulk market is set to improve, according to Ugo Salerno, md of Italian operator Coeclerici. Customs drops butter charges UK Customs and Excise has dropped all criminal charges against six executives of New Zealand Dairy Board companies. South African pilotage situation 'critical' SOUTH African pilotage has reached a critical point, with a shortage of pilots and no candi-dates suitable for promotion. Seafarers' leader denies corruption charge LEO Barnes, the general secretary of the Mumbai-based National Union of Seafarers of India, has denied charges of corruption levelled against him and his union. Prince Rupert wins steel, grains contracts PRINCE Rupert, the British Columbian port, has won a contract to handle the import of 70,000 tonnes of high grade Japanese specialty steel. Tschudi & Eitzen acquire four bulkers Tschudi & Eitzen Bulkers takes over four handysized ships China Shipping to set up in Hamburg CHINA Shipping, formerly Shanghai Haixing Shipping, is planning to open its European headquarters in Hamburg, according to Hamburg's mayor, Ortwin Runde. UK publishes 'Safe Seas Guide' 'UK Safe Seas Guide' has been published by UK Marine Coastguard Agency, in response to Lord Donaldson's report on 'Safer Seas, Cleaner Seas'. Sally launches new service to Belgium SALLY Line is to launch a new passenger ferry service between Ramsgate and Oostende, named Sally Direct, on May 20. Offshore operations under attack THE future of offshore 'post-box operations' is under attack, according to Paul Powell, senior partner at Moore Stephens. P&O Ports trebles Australian charges P&O Ports in Australia is tripling storage charges to reduce wharf congestion caused by the sacking of Patrick stevedoring's wharfies on April 7. Philippine insurer lines up with Allianz PIONEER Insurance and Surety Corp, one of the Philippines major insurers of the domestic shipping fleet, has entered into a joint venture with the Germany-based Allianz Life Assurance. Oil joint venture set up in Philippines GULF International Lubricants of India and the state-owned Philippine National Oil Company have formed a joint venture to set up a blending plant in the Philippines. Crowley/APL launch LatAm service CROWLEY American Transport and APL have inaugurated their weekly fixed-day container service linking the US east coast, Panama, and the west coast of South America. US ports see imports surge in March THE ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles witnessed record import traffic during March.

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Overseas bidders make WA shortlist Singapore's Jurong Town Corporation and James Point Pty Ltd, a consortium headed up by Western Stevedores are proposing to team up to build, own and operate the proposed $60 million strike-free port at Kwinana. WA Transport Minister Eric Charlton's policy adviser Greg Trenberth said within the next month these companies would be sent documentation inviting them to prepare tenders. It was hoped that construction would begin by the end of the year, with the port scheduled to be fully operational by 2001. Lay offs loom if waterfront dispute drags on Up to a quarter of small to medium sized business will have to consider laying off workers if the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia continues for another three weeks. A survey conducted by the Australian Business Chamber of 100 member companies found that a quarter of respondents might have to lay-off employees or ask them to take annual leave in three weeks time if the dispute continues. Incentive needed to improve land-port interface says PC Many of the problems associated with establishing more efficient methods of transporting goods across the landport interface could be overcome by improving coordination, but there are few incentive available to encourage operators to move towards that goal, according to the Productivity Commission's Australian waterfront benchmarking study. NR: Demand up, but not much National Rail has won additional landbridging traffic as a result of the nationwide waterfront dispute - but not enough to warrant putting on additional services. NR general manager corporate affairs, Fred Affleck said there had been little if any disruption to its regular services. "We have managed to continue serving both of the major stevedores, (Patrick and P&O), and Sealand in Adelaide. Farmers rule out Kembla The NSW Farmer's Association has clashed with the state government over its offer to use Port Kembla for the movement of some cargo during the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia. Referring to a statement by minister for Ports Kim Yeadon, the Association president Mr Donges said the port did not have the capacity to handle large-scale container traffic.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 30, 1998

Feature

Russia and the CIS states may be a problem area to do business, but transport and customs systems are slowly improving in this potentially lucrative market.

Maritime

Colombia Express will also offer calls at Rio Haina.
Beluga Shipping will launch a service between North Europe and the Caspian Sea.
Unifeeder is introducing a feeder service to St Petersburg.
UB Liner Services cooperates with Morline/Bolt Med Service.
P&O is entering a joint venture with Shougang in the bulk sector, called Associated Bulk Carriers Ltd.
CP Ships posted big increases in turnover and profit in first quarter 1998.
Stena Line's first quarter results are almost unchanged from last year.
New publications: ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1997.
ACL posted double-digit growth in its earnings and profits in the first quarter 1998, and prospects for the whole year are good.

Forwarding

MSAS has obtained a joint venture licence to operate in China.
KWE earned more from its overseas business for the first time in 1997, and is investing in Colombia.
Circle International has founded a joint venture called Circle Renfreight in South Africa.
CNF Transportation recorded lower profits in first quarter 1998.
J.B. Hunt started 1998 well, due to its focus on core business.

Aviation

AA and USAirays have closed a marketing alliance. Does this mean that deregulation is at risk?
BA is flying a twice weekly freighter to Sri Lanka on a trial basis.
AR Cargo is offering more capacity in its summer timetable.
Swisscargo is entering the US west coast market in summer.
Cargolux posted the best results in its 28-year history in 1997, having made optimal use of its aircraft.
SNS/Cargo Switch expand services with a new European support centre.
Traxon Europe is now being offered free of charge.
Farnair Europe is taking over three Airbuses which it will fly solely for DHL Worldwide Express.
Häring has taken a majority stake in trans-work.
FedEx is buying all 20 of Swissair's MD-11 aircraft.
The USA and France have concluded an aviation agreement.
Calendar of events: 9th World Express and Rail, Washington DC.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 30, 1998

Feature

Russia and the CIS states may be a problem area to do business, but transport and customs systems are slowly improving in this potentially lucrative market.

Maritime

Colombia Express will also offer calls at Rio Haina.
Beluga Shipping will launch a service between North Europe and the Caspian Sea.
Unifeeder is introducing a feeder service to St Petersburg.
UB Liner Services cooperates with Morline/Bolt Med Service.
P&O is entering a joint venture with Shougang in the bulk sector, called Associated Bulk Carriers Ltd.
CP Ships posted big increases in turnover and profit in first quarter 1998.
Stena Line's first quarter results are almost unchanged from last year.
New publications: ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1997.
ACL posted double-digit growth in its earnings and profits in the first quarter 1998, and prospects for the whole year are good.

Forwarding

MSAS has obtained a joint venture licence to operate in China.
KWE earned more from its overseas business for the first time in 1997, and is investing in Colombia.
Circle International has founded a joint venture called Circle Renfreight in South Africa.
CNF Transportation recorded lower profits in first quarter 1998.
J.B. Hunt started 1998 well, due to its focus on core business.

Aviation

AA and USAirays have closed a marketing alliance. Does this mean that deregulation is at risk?
BA is flying a twice weekly freighter to Sri Lanka on a trial basis.
AR Cargo is offering more capacity in its summer timetable.
Swisscargo is entering the US west coast market in summer.
Cargolux posted the best results in its 28-year history in 1997, having made optimal use of its aircraft.
SNS/Cargo Switch expand services with a new European support centre.
Traxon Europe is now being offered free of charge.
Farnair Europe is taking over three Airbuses which it will fly solely for DHL Worldwide Express.
Häring has taken a majority stake in trans-work.
FedEx is buying all 20 of Swissair's MD-11 aircraft.
The USA and France have concluded an aviation agreement.
Calendar of events: 9th World Express and Rail, Washington DC.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 30, 1998

Feature

Russia and the CIS states may be a problem area to do business, but transport and customs systems are slowly improving in this potentially lucrative market.

Maritime

Colombia Express will also offer calls at Rio Haina.
Beluga Shipping will launch a service between North Europe and the Caspian Sea.
Unifeeder is introducing a feeder service to St Petersburg.
UB Liner Services cooperates with Morline/Bolt Med Service.
P&O is entering a joint venture with Shougang in the bulk sector, called Associated Bulk Carriers Ltd.
CP Ships posted big increases in turnover and profit in first quarter 1998.
Stena Line's first quarter results are almost unchanged from last year.
New publications: ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1997.
ACL posted double-digit growth in its earnings and profits in the first quarter 1998, and prospects for the whole year are good.

Forwarding

MSAS has obtained a joint venture licence to operate in China.
KWE earned more from its overseas business for the first time in 1997, and is investing in Colombia.
Circle International has founded a joint venture called Circle Renfreight in South Africa.
CNF Transportation recorded lower profits in first quarter 1998.
J.B. Hunt started 1998 well, due to its focus on core business.

Aviation

AA and USAirays have closed a marketing alliance. Does this mean that deregulation is at risk?
BA is flying a twice weekly freighter to Sri Lanka on a trial basis.
AR Cargo is offering more capacity in its summer timetable.
Swisscargo is entering the US west coast market in summer.
Cargolux posted the best results in its 28-year history in 1997, having made optimal use of its aircraft.
SNS/Cargo Switch expand services with a new European support centre.
Traxon Europe is now being offered free of charge.
Farnair Europe is taking over three Airbuses which it will fly solely for DHL Worldwide Express.
Häring has taken a majority stake in trans-work.
FedEx is buying all 20 of Swissair's MD-11 aircraft.
The USA and France have concluded an aviation agreement.
Calendar of events: 9th World Express and Rail, Washington DC.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 30, 1998

Feature

Russia and the CIS states may be a problem area to do business, but transport and customs systems are slowly improving in this potentially lucrative market.

Maritime

Colombia Express will also offer calls at Rio Haina.
Beluga Shipping will launch a service between North Europe and the Caspian Sea.
Unifeeder is introducing a feeder service to St Petersburg.
UB Liner Services cooperates with Morline/Bolt Med Service.
P&O is entering a joint venture with Shougang in the bulk sector, called Associated Bulk Carriers Ltd.
CP Ships posted big increases in turnover and profit in first quarter 1998.
Stena Line's first quarter results are almost unchanged from last year.
New publications: ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1997.
ACL posted double-digit growth in its earnings and profits in the first quarter 1998, and prospects for the whole year are good.

Forwarding

MSAS has obtained a joint venture licence to operate in China.
KWE earned more from its overseas business for the first time in 1997, and is investing in Colombia.
Circle International has founded a joint venture called Circle Renfreight in South Africa.
CNF Transportation recorded lower profits in first quarter 1998.
J.B. Hunt started 1998 well, due to its focus on core business.

Aviation

AA and USAirays have closed a marketing alliance. Does this mean that deregulation is at risk?
BA is flying a twice weekly freighter to Sri Lanka on a trial basis.
AR Cargo is offering more capacity in its summer timetable.
Swisscargo is entering the US west coast market in summer.
Cargolux posted the best results in its 28-year history in 1997, having made optimal use of its aircraft.
SNS/Cargo Switch expand services with a new European support centre.
Traxon Europe is now being offered free of charge.
Farnair Europe is taking over three Airbuses which it will fly solely for DHL Worldwide Express.
Häring has taken a majority stake in trans-work.
FedEx is buying all 20 of Swissair's MD-11 aircraft.
The USA and France have concluded an aviation agreement.
Calendar of events: 9th World Express and Rail, Washington DC.

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MAY 1, 1998
Dark clouds over ISMC The rush is on to meet the deadline for the International Safety Management Code which comes into force two months from today. Those who failed to take the code seriously are now having to pay a price. Some owners will fail to meet the deadline while at least two shipmanagers face the chop from their trade organisation. But there are black clouds gathering, notably in the Far East where there are ominous signs that governments may water down port state control measures. Ofer dips into the VLCC bargain bin Idan Ofer's Tanker Pacific is ready to cash in on price cutting by Korean builders by ordering up to five VLCCs at just $70m each. The move comes amid warnings that prices are set to fall further as the consequences of overcapacity hit home. China is the target BULK SHIPPING GIANT ABC, which was spawned from the merger of P&O Bulk and Shougang, has China in its eyes. Top gravy MORTON P HYMAN of Overseas Shipholding Group, already one of the world's highest paid executives, has pocketed a $1m bonus. Swedes on the run WHY ARE the top people at Concordia Maritime on the run? See On the Watch. Ships & chips READ TRADEWINDS' new columnist Lawrence Royston, who writes about the impact of information technology on shipping.

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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

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.

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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

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