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November 6, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

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Rate restoration tops agenda at TSA meeting Pre-purchase space arrangement for Fastship Mongolia plans ocean fleet for raw materials Mid-January delivery for Evergreen newbuilding US/Europe tonnage levels down at Chek Lap Kok Air Canada reports 3rd quarter net lossv SIA plans plane sale

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Perhaps strike at Federal Express Northwest and KLM under the same group name Schiphol slots ceiling temporarily no KLM problem Excellent CTT newsletter online Capacity problems at ECT Disruptive actions union in Calais

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

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Japan/Europe Conference to Raise Rates Effective Jan. 1 P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk to Be Awarded License in China Hanjin to Open Kaohsiung Box Terminal

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Arias-Salgado destituye al director del Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas Trasmediterránea construirá una terminal propia en Valencia Firmado el convenio para el Centro de Transportes de Cartagena II Curso superior de logística empresarial, de Aeutransmer Continental patrocina la maratón de Nueva York

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Maersk, Sea-Land ships make maiden call at Mina Raysut EU slaps CVD on stainless steel bright bars Unidel Midas Service now offers direct link to West Africa An educative and most informative workshop Accord Freight Lines celebrates first anniversary IMC nominees to participate in BPC's HRD programme in Japan Indian jewellery glitters at Bahrain fair Longer loan repayment period for cotton yarn EOUs Uttar Pradesh spells out export policy; sets Rs 20,000-cr target Maharashtra sops for agro-based units IMC urges MTNL to act on new directory CBDT chief sure of meeting target TUF parameters in a fortnight

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Bunkerworld.com got physical in London Being an Internet publishing house, we certainly have a global reach on a daily basis, but we rarely get to meet anyone face to face. During two hectic days at the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC) in London, the team behind Bunkerworld.com came off-line to meet the industry. A bunker case scenario from Hell We report from day one of the International Bunker Conference, when speakers and plenary discussions highlighted hot topics which continue to plague the industry. Fuelcon versus Sellers' contracts During the IBC in London in October, we got a look into the current status of existing contractual terms and conditions which regulate the bunker transaction, "the commercial deal". In today's market, there is no standard international set of terms and conditions with universal acceptance. Texaco + Chevron = FAMM Texaco and Chevron finally announced the formation and start-up of their global joint venture in their respective residual fuels and marine lubricants marketing business on November 2nd. Company News and Updates

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Keppel embarks on big cost cutting exercise Diversified marine conglomerate Keppel Corporation is to sell off "non-performing" overseas shipyards and its liner company as part of a major restructuring and cost-cutting programme. Shell promises to do better as profits dive ROYAL Dutch/Shell chairman Mark Moody-Stuart yesterday pledged to improve the group's performance after third quarter profits fell by a massive 56% to $841m, compared with the same period last year. Bergesen fears tanker woes will hit full year earnings Norway's Bergesen said yesterday that a weaker tanker market in the fourth quarter would lead to a lower full-year operating profit in 1998 than last year. Secondhand sector rallies after yen dip Far Eastern secondhand activity has started to recover following the crash in the Japanese economy which rocked the sale and purchase market and threatened negotiations, writes Emily Redding. Russian food aid fails to deliver dry bulk revival US food aid for hard-hit Russia may fall short of the predicted boom for under-utilised dry bulk carriers, as a tentative agreement between Washington and Moscow calls for roughly half the commodities expected. Kelud Indonesia-bound Meyer Werft's Papenburg yard has delivered its 20th passengership to Indonesia's Directorate General of Sea Communication. Petroships denies smuggling claim The Singapore-based shipmanager of the Petro Ranger' has denied Chinese government claims that the vessel was actually involved in smuggling, rather than hijacked by Indonesian pirates. Danish shipowners call for clarity on duty-free Danish shipowners are talking to tax authorities to pin them down on guidelines after duty-free disappears.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Chilean government urged to end port deadlock CHILE'S government is being urged to set up a negotiating body to resolve the differences between the various parties involved in the port concession process. Fairplay launches Ships Register on Internet FAIRPLAY, the UK-based marine information specialist, has launched its Ships Register on the Internet. Sally terminates Ramsgate-Ostend service SALLY UK, part of the Finnish ferry group Neptun Maritime, will close its loss-making service between Ramsgate and Ostend on November 20. Finnlines may move HQ to Germany FINNISH liner operator Finnlines might move its head office to Germany as a result of the axing by the Finnish government of two proposals to help shipping companies. Hospital ship in eighth auction A PASSENGERSHIP converted by the Greek government into a $2m floating hospital comes under the auctioneer's hammer later this month for the eighth time since 1996. TT Club names directors TT Club, the intermodal transport insurer, has appointed Isao Shintani and Knud Pontoppidan as new board directors. Keppel to restructure after loss KEPPEL, the giant banking, industrial and shipping group has unveiled a major package of cost cutting measures, after forecasting a loss for this year. HMM starts operations at Kwangyang HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has started operations at the new Kwangyang Port in South Korea. PSA Corp signs Inchon deal SINGAPORE-based PSA Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Corp to invest in a port development project at Inchon. Malaysia offers new port incentives MALAYSIA'S cabinet yesterday agreed to implement a number of proposals to promote the use of its national ports, including setting up a national feeder company. French government steps into Channel chaos FERRY services on the Dover-Calais route are set to return to normal today following the French government's decision to enforce an injunction brought by SeaFrance and P&O Stena. Kakinada privatisation strongly opposed A DECISION by the Andhra Pradesh government to privatise Kakinada port has met stiff opposition from the port protection committee, unions and opposition political parties. Indian bulk cargo traffic slumps MAJOR Indian ports have recorded a steep fall in shipments of iron ore, steel and fertilisers. Foreign exchange lifts Bergesen NORWEGIAN operator Bergesen has increased its nine-month pre-tax profit by 83 per cent to Nkr783m, helped by a 60 per cent decline in foreign exchange losses and net interest costs. Australian cattle on the move again AUSTRALIA'S beleaguered live cattle export industry has received a shot in the arm with six shipments having left for Indonesia in recent weeks. Sunmar collapse hits Olympia US west coast port of Olympia has been stuck with an unwanted $10m container terminal following the collapse of Seattle-based Sunmar Container Lines. Central America counts the cost of Mitch PORT services and transport are at a standstill in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala following the onslaught of Hurricane Mitch. Caspian pipeline wins official approval CASPIAN Pipeline Consortium has received official assurances from the governments of both Kazakhstan and Russia regarding its 1,500 km oil pipeline.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Les actions des pilotes pourraient leur coûter 5 mio. de BEF par navire Journée décisive ce jeudi en ce qui concerne le dossier des pilotes belges, pour autant que le tribunal se prononce sur l'action en référé menée par l'AGHA, la Gentse Havengemeenschap, qui regroupent les associations profesionnelles de chacun de ces ports, et par une vingtaine d'entreprises privées anversoises et gantoises, contre l'Association des pilotes de rivière et de canaux et ses huit membres du conseil. L'action en question vise à réclamer des intéressés un dédommagement de 5 mio. de BEF par navire, qui serait victime d'une manière ou d'une autre des actions qui seraient menées par les pilotes en vue de défendre leurs exigences dans le cadre du dossier intéressant la structure de leur profession. Prévue pour le Ier novembre lesdites actions ont été reportées, manifestement à cause de cette action en référé qui implique un effet rétroactif. Nouvelles conditions de base pour la prestation de services logistiques Ce n'est pas sans fierté que Dirk Lannoo, le président du groupe de travail Logistique de la KVBG, l'association des gestionnaires de flux de marchandises, a annoncé la création de conditions de prestation de services logistiques constituant un cadre-coupole pour toutes les activités exercées par les membres de l'association. Les conditions logistiques n'ont pas pour but d'éliminer les conditions existantes type CMR, UEA ou VBG, ni les multiples conditions individuelles. L'objectif est de créér un document de base qui fasse la clarté dans un nombre de zones d'ombre des activités exercées par nos membres". Un porte-allèges contribuerait au désenclavement fluvial de Zeebrugge C'est aux techniciens de l'Union de Remorquage et de Sauvetage que la MBZ, société qui gère le port de Zeebrugge, a confié le soin d'élaborer le dossier technique du projet de porte-allèges submersible, qui doit permettre de contribuer au désenclavement fluvial du port de Zeebrugge. La photo ci-jointe donne une idée précise de ce que serait cet engin d'une capacité de charge de 8.800 t. "Vers une croissance plus forte des ports méditerranéens et des EDC dans l'hinterland" La globalisation de l'économie va favoriser la poursuite de la croissance de la containérisation. En Europe, cela va mener à certains déplacements: la part des ports de la Méditerranée va croître et l'hégémonie des ports de Nord de l'Europe va baisser. L'accroissement de la taille des navires va accroître la discontinuité des arrivages, entraînant une hausse de la demande en entreposage. Mais les centres européens de distribution (EDC) risquent de ne plus en trouver tellement dans les ports, mais à l'intérieur des terres.

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VCA tonnages up, revenue down The Victorian Channels Authority has completed its second full year of operation and its financial results show an after tax profit for 1997-98 of $5.258 million. During the year dividends of $3.13 million were paid to the state government. Total income for the year to 30 June was $20.767 million, a reduction of almost $1 million over 1996-97. On 1 July 1997, the VCA reduced its charges from 40 cents a gross ton to 35.5 cents a gross ton, and a further reduction to 30.4 cents a gross ton was introduced on 1 July this year. VCA ceo Ian Edwards told DCN: "If we had continued with the 40 cent base rate during the year we would have made $2.5 million more than we did." He said the effect of the decreases had been a 24 per cent reduction in tonnage charges since VCA began operating in March 1996. Melbourne tug of war ends in draw Less than a week after their introduction, new tug-ordering practices by Melbourne Tug Services have been shelved after criticism from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots and the shipping industry. The short-lived changes required ships' agents to advise the number of tugs required for a vessel at least an hour before the vessel's arrival or departure, with the scrapping of ordering 'to pilots' requirements'. Any tugs ordered that left the wharf to attend a vessel, were to incur normal charges whether or not the tug was used. After a meeting on Wednesday between representatives of the pilots, tugs and ships agents, a mutual resolution to the issue has resulted in the system being modified. The alterations, which will allow more flexibility, will see the re-introduction of 'to pilots requirements' after the re-issuing of a new 'pilot tug requirements sheet' which will be distributed to all ships' agents as soon as possible. Dispute compo claims sought THE Official Receiver of New South Wales, George Caddy, has called for those small businesses which suffered damages as a result of the 7 April to 2 September waterfront dispute between the MUA and Patrick Stevedores, to lodge claims for compensation by 31 March 1999. Under an agreement reached early last month between Patrick, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the MUA, Patrick agreed to pay up to $7.5 million to cover damages claimed by small businesses in a deal based on all patties withdrawing threats of litigation arising out of the dispute. PWCS dispute not affecting exports THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission was yesterday afternoon dealing with a dispute which has arisen at the Port Waratah Coal Services site in Newcastle. It is understood that a dispute in terms of section 99 of the Workplace Relations Act had been notified by the company, one of the country's largest coal exporting terminals, following a stopwork meeting which extended beyond the authorised time-frame. The Commission hearing was expected to involve two unions at a federal level: the Maritime Union of Australia and the Transport Workers Union, while a separate hearing was being sought at state level for unions whose members are employed under state awards. Govt under fire over roads THE federal government, and in particular the new federal Transport Minister John Anderson, have come under fire in Victoria this week for the commonwealth's road funding commitments to the state. An editorial in yesterday's Herald Sun attacked Mr Anderson's refusal to provide federal funds to re-build the Melbourne-Geelong freeway, described as "Victoria's deadliest road" with 86 fatalities in the past eight years. The editorial said Mr Anderson showed "callous indifference towards the families of the dead" for refusing to explain why the government would not provide the $100 million needed to match a similar contribution by the Victorian government to fix the road.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
R&B Falcon Records $20.5 Million Loss R&B Falcon Corp. late last week reported that weakened demand, combined with a special charge of $85.8 million surrounding the cancellation of the Peregrine VI and Peregrine VIII conversion projects, conspired to create a net loss of $20.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a net income of $35 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income has dropped as well, as the company is experiencing higher operating costs associated with the activation of two incremental deepwater units, marine fleet additions and a decline in profitability in its inland water operations. Further bad news for the company and the sector related to the company's fleet utilization rates, which have plummeted from 95% in 3Q 1997 to 64% in 3Q 1998. Keppel To Restructure Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel Corp. announced a major restructuring and cost-reduction program which includes the merger of its engineering and off-shore rig-building units. Keppel said it would merge Keppel Integrated Engineering with Keppel Fels, a merger which should be completed by the first half of 1999, said group chairman Sim Kee Boon. The new, leaner Keppel Corp. will concentrate of five core businesses -- marine, offshore energy and engineering, banking and financial services, property investment, development and management and telecommunications and transport. The group would also merge its overseas shipyard operations, including those in the Philippines and the Middle East, to form a bigger ship repair and shipbuilding firm, he added. "Our aim is to be the regional leader in shiprepair and conversions, and a major builder of specialized and medium-sized vessels," he said. Samsung Snags $355M Worth Of Business South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won seven shipbuilding orders worth $355 million from Germany and the U.S. Samsung said German firm Reederei Claus-Peter Offen ordered six 2,200-TEU containerships worth a combined $210 million. Reading & Bates Falcon Corp. of the U.S. ordered a 98,000-ton oil drilling ship for $145 million. Channel Deepening Project OKd Britain's shipping minister has reportedly approved a project to deepen the approach channel to Britain's largest container port while safeguarding the surrounding wildlife habitat. The project is intended to improve access for deep draught container vessels through the Harwich Haven to the Port of Felixstowe by providing an unrestricted channel depth of 47.5 ft. (14.5 m). Bergesen Profits Surge Bergesen d.y. Group ASA reported an 84 percent surge in nine month pre-tax profits, bolstered by a firmer dollar, lower interest costs and earnings from the sale of fixed assets. Despite the good news, the company predicted an overall weaker result for 1998 v. 1997. P&O Nedlloyd To Expand Inward P&O Nedlloyd reportedly is in a position to proceed with plans to open an inland distribution operation in China. Grupo Libra Starts Vessel Sharing Brazilian shipping line Grupo Libra started this week its vessel sharing agreement between the east coasts of South and North America with new partners Crowley American, Ivaran and APL. The service will use seven vessels of between 2,100 TEU and 2,400 TEU capacity on a fixed-day weekly basis.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

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OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a... OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a blow to the hopes of tanker owners who are planning to trade their ships until they reach the age of 30 years. The company says it will not charter ships adopting the practice of hydrostatically balanced loading, which allows them to continue trading after 25 years. BP s stand may force owners to rethink on plans to put their ships through fifth special survey. SOUTH KOREAN shipyard Halla is back from the... Axe falls on Cosco boss Taking on terrorism Claims up for Gard Dry cargo farewell Germans on a spree Curtain call in Karachi

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

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

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		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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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