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BRIEFS
April 4, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • SARA to implement rate restoration
  • Cosco Pacific makes big box buy
  • Hanjin begins direct Port Klang-US route
  • JNPT asks for relaxation of cabotage laws
  • Aboitiz to fly the flag in Europe

Cargowebweb site
  • Web-based Logistics Skyway for Dell
  • Harbinger delivers Reebok electronic commerce
  • Small transport companies up against Y2K problem
  • European introduction of digital tachograph in 2000 is final
  • Still many road haulage offences
  • Mayne Nickless distribution center to retailer

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ANERA succeeds to raise SC rates
  • SITC to start fastest Qingdao service
  • Japan's exports expand 4.1% in 1997
  • NYK, Mitsubishi Chemical launch logistics service in Thailand
  • ITS Japan expands operations in Finland
  • Delta, Swisscargo agree to form cargo alliance

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 3, 1998
  • Kvaerner To Sell Cunard Cruise Line To Carnival
  • SS&Y Managing Director Giles To Retire
  • Hapag-Lloyd Takes Delivery Of New Container Ship
  • Hyudai Mipo Wins Drill Ship Order

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lines face severe Rio disruption
    LINES shipping to Rio de Janeiro face a month of severe disruption in the run-up to the handover of terminal concessions to private operators.
  • Durban move for Griffin fleet division
    SOUTH African shipowning company Griffin Shipping Holdings is rationalising its operations and bringing its management structure closer to home.
  • Philippines expanding box terminal project
    THE Philippines is expanding the area and investments required for developing a former US Air Force facility at Poro Point, La Union province, into an international container port.
  • SA port tariff structure criticised
    SOUTH African port tariff structures discriminate against high value goods and act against stated government policy to promote manufacturing, says James Cooper, a director of Hambros Bank in London.
  • Minoan seeking to raise cash
    CRETE-based ferry operator Minoan Lines is aiming to cash in on a buoyant Greek stock market following last month's devaluation of the drachma when the company holds its initial public offering next week.
  • Protest over tax increases on vehicles
    BRITISH hauliers took to the streets of central London yesterday in protest against increases in fuel announced in Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget on March 17, writes Sandra Speares.
  • Evergreen switching its Malaysian operations
    EVERGREEN is shifting its Malaysian operations from Kelang Container Terminal (KCT) to Westport in Port Klang.
  • Profits improvement expected
    EVERGREEN expects to improve its net profits this year. Hsu Jau-yih, president of Evergreen Marine Company, says global carriers can soon expect better times.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 3, 1998
  • Big three bid for Chennai box terminal
    THREE major port operators have submitted 'innovative' proposals to the Indian government for the development of the container terminal at Chennai.
  • Parnica shipyard deal may be close
    WORKERS at a Polish shipyard have reacted angrily to Warsaw's failure to meet a potential investor, but there are signs that the deal will go ahead.
  • Harms acquires new ferries
    EGON H Harms, the Bremen car transport company, has acquired two Danish ferries, Princess Elisabeth and Princess Anne Marie.
  • SARA members apply rate increase
    EIGHT members of the Southeast Asia Rate Agreement have announced a rate restoration of $100 per teu.
  • Turmoil changes intra-Asia trade patterns
    THE pattern of intra-Asia trade is changing rapidly as a result of the Asian financial crisis, according to P&O Nedlloyd Asia director Remi Speld.
  • Box shortage threatens Indonesian exporters
    INDONESIAN exporters face having to import empty containers at their own expense because of a drastic shortage of boxes.
  • Onfem rebutts Jinhui share claims
    ONFEM Holdings of Hong Kong has dismissed allegations made by Jinhui that it failed to honour a share purchase agreement.
  • Ramos agrees coast guard transfer
    PRESIDENT Ramos has agreed to transfer the Philippine Coast Guard from military to civilian countrol
  • NCLH plans further expansion
    NCL Holding plans further expansion which could mean placing a newbuilding order.
  • MUA and owners reach crewing accord
    MARITIME Union of Australia says it has reached informal agreement with shipowners to make local vessels more competitive.
  • Indian shipowners call for lng share
    INDIAN shipowners want the movement of liquefied natural gas reserved for Indian vessels.
  • Canadians sign coal deal with Japan
    A FIVE-year agreement for transporting coal from British Columbia to Japan has been signed between the Japanese steel industry and Quintette Coal.
  • Star Cruises to charter fast ferry
    STAR Cruises today announced it will charter its fast ferry, the Super Star Express, to P&O for the April to October summer period.
  • Western Australia tops iron ore league
    WESTERN Australia's three iron ore ports exported a combined total of 152m tonnes of iron ore last year, the highest for any region.
  • Preussag hints at Hapag-Lloyd share sale
    GERMAN conglomerate Preussag may sell part of its recently-purchased shareholding in Hapag-Lloyd on the stock market.
  • HDW told to end loss-making contracts
    GERMAN shipyard HDW has been ordered by its parent company, Preussag, not to accept any more loss-making merchant shipbuilding orders.
  • Sally reaches 200 in Singapore
    ONE of the world's largest container ships, the 6,600 teu Sally M'rsk, enjoyed an outstanding 203 moves per hour on its maiden voyage to Singapore last week.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Rail freight shunted out of Sydney metro
    Weekday rail freight services will be shunted out of the Sydney metropolitan area for two weeks, starting from April 3 as part of State Rail's first "dress rehearsal for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
    State Rail has scheduled freight trains at night or diverted them around the area to avoid passenger train problems during the two-week Royal Sydney Easter Show being held at the Olympic Homebush Bay site.
  • Maritime union awaits Patrick '$5 sale'
    The national secretary of the Maritime union of Australia, John Coombs yesterday accused Patrick of attempting to introduce "United State industrial thuggery" to the Australian waterfront.
    Mr Coombs told DCN he was absolutely certain that Patrick would sack its workforce on or about April 14 and place the company into liquidation.
  • WS says Dampier viability at risk
    Western Stevedores director John Peraldini has indicated that the viability of its Dampier stevedoring operation will be seriously threatened if its exclusive stevedoring rights at the port are taken away.
    He said the company's contract with the Dampier Port Authority committed it to meet cost structures for managing the berth which would be difficult if the company lost part of its revenue.
  • Govt begins two-stage review of Nav Act.
    Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith announced yesterday that the government has begun a two-stage review of the Navigation Act 1912.
    DCN understands that the intended outcome is to take the industrial relations element out of the Navigation Act, and hand it back to industry to be handled in conformity with the Workplace Relations Act.
  • BHPT, Daiichi join hands for Capesize order
    BHP Transport and Japanese ship operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha have confirmed a joint order for a 185,000 DWT bulk carrier - due for delivery in 2000 - from Korea's Samsung Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries.
    BHPT said Daiichi is one of its "most substantial and significant contract holders" and the two companies have a long and close relationship extending to most of BHP's international shipping trades, particularly those of BHP Minerals and BHP steel.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • US, China break off maritime talks
  • Chinese officials in Washington to thrash out export control conflicts
  • Analysts wonder why U.S. quotas on several dozen categories of Asian-made garments are filling at twice the pace of 1997
  • STB's mum after hearing cries to rein in rails

  • Air Macau reports $10 million net profit
  • FedEx revamp in Asia speeds its service to North America
  • Senate to vote on NVO amendment
  • Port privatization yielding improved efficiency in the stevedoring industry, report says
  • New construction projects in Greece to boost country's transportation system
  • IC names John McPherson president, chief executive
  • TACA set to impose six-month surcharge
  • Canada threatens toll rise on Seaway
  • Intrenet's Eck Miller unit buys Regal Transportation
  • Christie's to auction diamonds from Customs
  • US, France seem close to air pact
  • Creating a 'safety culture' for maritime operations needs actions, not truISMs


International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
Feature
  • Thousands of contracts are signed in the daily business of the transport industry, but forgotten details can sometimes have unwelcome results.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Service offers fortnightly service between Europe and Argentina.
  • Rostock-Atlantic Line/Deco Line cooperate to West Africa.
  • MOL upgrades Venezuela service.
  • The United Alliance. The new alliance formed by Hanjin, DSR-Senator, Cho Yang and UASC will deploy a total of 93 containerships worldwide.
  • P&O Nedlloyd has ordered five new postpanamax vessels.
  • P&O's preliminary figures for 1997 show a higher profit.
  • Textainer cooperates with PrimeSource in container operation.
  • GE SeaCo has been created, merging the box fleets of Genstar and Sea Containers.
  • New publication: ClassNK on CD-Rom.
Ports and Terminals
  • The EU's Green Paper on ports and the maritime infrastructure is welcomed by ECSA and Feport.
  • Evergreen signs an extended terminal lease contract with Los Angeles.
  • P&O Nedlloyd intends to operate its own terminal at Rotterdam.
  • Gothenburg receives two new cranes.
Forwarding
  • New Iata/Fiata agency contracts, encroachment by railways on forwarders' domain, freightways and the deregulation of US shipping were among the subjects discussed at this spring's Fiata headquarters meeting.
Aviation
  • Air Canada recorded the highest earnings in its 60-year history in 1997.
  • Emery may have to swallow a small loss for first quarter 1998.
  • Five of the seven largest carriers in the USA reported record figures in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
Feature
  • Thousands of contracts are signed in the daily business of the transport industry, but forgotten details can sometimes have unwelcome results.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Service offers fortnightly service between Europe and Argentina.
  • Rostock-Atlantic Line/Deco Line cooperate to West Africa.
  • MOL upgrades Venezuela service.
  • The United Alliance. The new alliance formed by Hanjin, DSR-Senator, Cho Yang and UASC will deploy a total of 93 containerships worldwide.
  • P&O Nedlloyd has ordered five new postpanamax vessels.
  • P&O's preliminary figures for 1997 show a higher profit.
  • Textainer cooperates with PrimeSource in container operation.
  • GE SeaCo has been created, merging the box fleets of Genstar and Sea Containers.
  • New publication: ClassNK on CD-Rom.
Ports and Terminals
  • The EU's Green Paper on ports and the maritime infrastructure is welcomed by ECSA and Feport.
  • Evergreen signs an extended terminal lease contract with Los Angeles.
  • P&O Nedlloyd intends to operate its own terminal at Rotterdam.
  • Gothenburg receives two new cranes.
Forwarding
  • New Iata/Fiata agency contracts, encroachment by railways on forwarders' domain, freightways and the deregulation of US shipping were among the subjects discussed at this spring's Fiata headquarters meeting.
Aviation
  • Air Canada recorded the highest earnings in its 60-year history in 1997.
  • Emery may have to swallow a small loss for first quarter 1998.
  • Five of the seven largest carriers in the USA reported record figures in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
Feature
  • Thousands of contracts are signed in the daily business of the transport industry, but forgotten details can sometimes have unwelcome results.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Service offers fortnightly service between Europe and Argentina.
  • Rostock-Atlantic Line/Deco Line cooperate to West Africa.
  • MOL upgrades Venezuela service.
  • The United Alliance. The new alliance formed by Hanjin, DSR-Senator, Cho Yang and UASC will deploy a total of 93 containerships worldwide.
  • P&O Nedlloyd has ordered five new postpanamax vessels.
  • P&O's preliminary figures for 1997 show a higher profit.
  • Textainer cooperates with PrimeSource in container operation.
  • GE SeaCo has been created, merging the box fleets of Genstar and Sea Containers.
  • New publication: ClassNK on CD-Rom.
Ports and Terminals
  • The EU's Green Paper on ports and the maritime infrastructure is welcomed by ECSA and Feport.
  • Evergreen signs an extended terminal lease contract with Los Angeles.
  • P&O Nedlloyd intends to operate its own terminal at Rotterdam.
  • Gothenburg receives two new cranes.
Forwarding
  • New Iata/Fiata agency contracts, encroachment by railways on forwarders' domain, freightways and the deregulation of US shipping were among the subjects discussed at this spring's Fiata headquarters meeting.
Aviation
  • Air Canada recorded the highest earnings in its 60-year history in 1997.
  • Emery may have to swallow a small loss for first quarter 1998.
  • Five of the seven largest carriers in the USA reported record figures in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
Feature
  • Thousands of contracts are signed in the daily business of the transport industry, but forgotten details can sometimes have unwelcome results.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Service offers fortnightly service between Europe and Argentina.
  • Rostock-Atlantic Line/Deco Line cooperate to West Africa.
  • MOL upgrades Venezuela service.
  • The United Alliance. The new alliance formed by Hanjin, DSR-Senator, Cho Yang and UASC will deploy a total of 93 containerships worldwide.
  • P&O Nedlloyd has ordered five new postpanamax vessels.
  • P&O's preliminary figures for 1997 show a higher profit.
  • Textainer cooperates with PrimeSource in container operation.
  • GE SeaCo has been created, merging the box fleets of Genstar and Sea Containers.
  • New publication: ClassNK on CD-Rom.
Ports and Terminals
  • The EU's Green Paper on ports and the maritime infrastructure is welcomed by ECSA and Feport.
  • Evergreen signs an extended terminal lease contract with Los Angeles.
  • P&O Nedlloyd intends to operate its own terminal at Rotterdam.
  • Gothenburg receives two new cranes.
Forwarding
  • New Iata/Fiata agency contracts, encroachment by railways on forwarders' domain, freightways and the deregulation of US shipping were among the subjects discussed at this spring's Fiata headquarters meeting.
Aviation
  • Air Canada recorded the highest earnings in its 60-year history in 1997.
  • Emery may have to swallow a small loss for first quarter 1998.
  • Five of the seven largest carriers in the USA reported record figures in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
Feature
  • Thousands of contracts are signed in the daily business of the transport industry, but forgotten details can sometimes have unwelcome results.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Service offers fortnightly service between Europe and Argentina.
  • Rostock-Atlantic Line/Deco Line cooperate to West Africa.
  • MOL upgrades Venezuela service.
  • The United Alliance. The new alliance formed by Hanjin, DSR-Senator, Cho Yang and UASC will deploy a total of 93 containerships worldwide.
  • P&O Nedlloyd has ordered five new postpanamax vessels.
  • P&O's preliminary figures for 1997 show a higher profit.
  • Textainer cooperates with PrimeSource in container operation.
  • GE SeaCo has been created, merging the box fleets of Genstar and Sea Containers.
  • New publication: ClassNK on CD-Rom.
Ports and Terminals
  • The EU's Green Paper on ports and the maritime infrastructure is welcomed by ECSA and Feport.
  • Evergreen signs an extended terminal lease contract with Los Angeles.
  • P&O Nedlloyd intends to operate its own terminal at Rotterdam.
  • Gothenburg receives two new cranes.
Forwarding
  • New Iata/Fiata agency contracts, encroachment by railways on forwarders' domain, freightways and the deregulation of US shipping were among the subjects discussed at this spring's Fiata headquarters meeting.
Aviation
  • Air Canada recorded the highest earnings in its 60-year history in 1997.
  • Emery may have to swallow a small loss for first quarter 1998.
  • Five of the seven largest carriers in the USA reported record figures in 1997.

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 3, 1998
  • Bond fever set to chill
    THE JUNK-BOND BUBBLE appears to be bursting as far as Greek shipowners are concerned. The feeding frenzy of the last few months is being replaced by nervousness. As one Greek owner put it: "There's been havoc in the market. On shipping bonds there's a big problem right now."
  • China's class looks beyond Great Wall
    YANG CHUNXU has ambitions to strengthen the international presence of the China Classification Society. Progress is being made but there is still a long road ahead if the Chinese are to fulfil their goal.
  • Surprise abdication
    DAVID GILES, managing director of London broker Simpson, Spence & Young, has astonished colleagues by announcing his sudden departure after 32 years with the company, causing much speculation about the decision.
  • On the warpath
    OSCAR WINNING actress-come-UK Shipping Minister Glenda Jackson is on the warpath against second-rate flag states.
  • Under a hard hat
    BOBBY KHAN has found herself a new Poop Deck. Read about her latest adventures among "those wonderful men and their diving machines".
  • Will the bug bite?
    WILL the Millennium Bug take a byte size chunk out of shipping...?

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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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