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BRIEFS

May 8, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Vessel traffic control systems can only advise
It cannot be as rigid as air traffic control systems: MPA official
Another round of mergers in liner industry expected
Sacked dockers begin returning to work
S'pore ship registry hits 21m gt mark

Air and Land Transport

US lawmakers urges 6 airlines to delay alliances
Competitive impact of three separate partnerships needs to be reviewed
Court approves buyout of Pan Am
Search intensifies for survivors of Peru plane crash
Vietnam Airlines cuts routes to reduce losses
Continental buys 25 Embraer regional jets for US$315m
GE-90 engine deliveries set to hit US$500m

Features

Economic crisis hitting hard
First signs are that it will be a very difficult year for Port Klang terminals due to the region's economic uncertainty

Columns

Charterers have no right to indemnity from loss, Court of Appeal rules

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Vessel traffic control systems can only advise
It cannot be as rigid as air traffic control systems: MPA official
Another round of mergers in liner industry expected
Sacked dockers begin returning to work
S'pore ship registry hits 21m gt mark

Air and Land Transport

US lawmakers urges 6 airlines to delay alliances
Competitive impact of three separate partnerships needs to be reviewed
Court approves buyout of Pan Am
Search intensifies for survivors of Peru plane crash
Vietnam Airlines cuts routes to reduce losses
Continental buys 25 Embraer regional jets for US$315m
GE-90 engine deliveries set to hit US$500m

Features

Economic crisis hitting hard
First signs are that it will be a very difficult year for Port Klang terminals due to the region's economic uncertainty

Columns

Charterers have no right to indemnity from loss, Court of Appeal rules

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Vessel traffic control systems can only advise
It cannot be as rigid as air traffic control systems: MPA official
Another round of mergers in liner industry expected
Sacked dockers begin returning to work
S'pore ship registry hits 21m gt mark

Air and Land Transport

US lawmakers urges 6 airlines to delay alliances
Competitive impact of three separate partnerships needs to be reviewed
Court approves buyout of Pan Am
Search intensifies for survivors of Peru plane crash
Vietnam Airlines cuts routes to reduce losses
Continental buys 25 Embraer regional jets for US$315m
GE-90 engine deliveries set to hit US$500m

Features

Economic crisis hitting hard
First signs are that it will be a very difficult year for Port Klang terminals due to the region's economic uncertainty

Columns

Charterers have no right to indemnity from loss, Court of Appeal rules

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Vessel traffic control systems can only advise
It cannot be as rigid as air traffic control systems: MPA official
Another round of mergers in liner industry expected
Sacked dockers begin returning to work
S'pore ship registry hits 21m gt mark

Air and Land Transport

US lawmakers urges 6 airlines to delay alliances
Competitive impact of three separate partnerships needs to be reviewed
Court approves buyout of Pan Am
Search intensifies for survivors of Peru plane crash
Vietnam Airlines cuts routes to reduce losses
Continental buys 25 Embraer regional jets for US$315m
GE-90 engine deliveries set to hit US$500m

Features

Economic crisis hitting hard
First signs are that it will be a very difficult year for Port Klang terminals due to the region's economic uncertainty

Columns

Charterers have no right to indemnity from loss, Court of Appeal rules

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XCL in new deal with SCI Kochi boosts cargo handling Tough time for Thai exporters P&O Nedlloyd upgrades South American route 'Slow recovery' forecast for Asian container shipping Disappointment for Cathay Change of plan for MAS TNT set to triple size of organization in China Emirates receives Decade of Excellence Award

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MAY 7, 1998
'IT to become decisive factor in container shipping' Solution in sight in Denmark Daimler wants Chrysler KLM load factor strongly down Pakhoed commissions terminal in Port Qasim, Pakistan UPS named new CIO

The Journal of Commerce

Home

UP urges ship lines to rethink sailing times
Intermodal firms to travel 'info' highway
Oil, mining spur carrier expansion
Paying for upgrade perplexes Customs
Leading senators message Clinton: Don't waiver on Iran sanctions
US Ag chief plans subsidies to compete with EU
Three ship lines to form alliance in South America trade
Despite embargo, Cuba would be happy to sell vaccines to U.S.
FAA orders rapid electrical inspections of older Boeing 737s
Court gives nod to Guilford bid to buy Pan Am
Menendez shrugs off Sea-Land, Maersk bid to leave New York
FMC head says agency will turn up the heat on Japan
US, Italy agree to resume open-skies talks
Denmark parliament passes law ending 11-day strike

Transportation

TIE equipment reservation system is now on the Net
Airbus conversions are all the rage
Asian railroad link to Europe nears next step
STB rebuffs towns' bid to block rail line
NOL chief sees better times on the Pacific
Greenbrier, Bombardier team to build railcars in Mexico
UP touts computerized scheduling as it prepares for final phase, in the West
Alan Abram's Tech Talk

Maritime

Small Mexican maritime firm Grupo Naviero Kano to connect ports of Manzanillo and Ensenada in August
Palm Beach port weighs truck-rail corridor
Transamerica goal: better service, smaller staff
China's Ningbo boosts chemical handling
New York dredging meetings
Mining giant wins bid for Brazil's Vitoria box terminal
Stolt construction ship to go to Gulf
Halter Marine to take stake in two Chinese shipbuilders
Conair boxes get the cold shoulder

The Journal of Commerce

Home

UP urges ship lines to rethink sailing times
Intermodal firms to travel 'info' highway
Oil, mining spur carrier expansion
Paying for upgrade perplexes Customs
Leading senators message Clinton: Don't waiver on Iran sanctions
US Ag chief plans subsidies to compete with EU
Three ship lines to form alliance in South America trade
Despite embargo, Cuba would be happy to sell vaccines to U.S.
FAA orders rapid electrical inspections of older Boeing 737s
Court gives nod to Guilford bid to buy Pan Am
Menendez shrugs off Sea-Land, Maersk bid to leave New York
FMC head says agency will turn up the heat on Japan
US, Italy agree to resume open-skies talks
Denmark parliament passes law ending 11-day strike

Transportation

TIE equipment reservation system is now on the Net
Airbus conversions are all the rage
Asian railroad link to Europe nears next step
STB rebuffs towns' bid to block rail line
NOL chief sees better times on the Pacific
Greenbrier, Bombardier team to build railcars in Mexico
UP touts computerized scheduling as it prepares for final phase, in the West
Alan Abram's Tech Talk

Maritime

Small Mexican maritime firm Grupo Naviero Kano to connect ports of Manzanillo and Ensenada in August
Palm Beach port weighs truck-rail corridor
Transamerica goal: better service, smaller staff
China's Ningbo boosts chemical handling
New York dredging meetings
Mining giant wins bid for Brazil's Vitoria box terminal
Stolt construction ship to go to Gulf
Halter Marine to take stake in two Chinese shipbuilders
Conair boxes get the cold shoulder

The Journal of Commerce

Home

UP urges ship lines to rethink sailing times
Intermodal firms to travel 'info' highway
Oil, mining spur carrier expansion
Paying for upgrade perplexes Customs
Leading senators message Clinton: Don't waiver on Iran sanctions
US Ag chief plans subsidies to compete with EU
Three ship lines to form alliance in South America trade
Despite embargo, Cuba would be happy to sell vaccines to U.S.
FAA orders rapid electrical inspections of older Boeing 737s
Court gives nod to Guilford bid to buy Pan Am
Menendez shrugs off Sea-Land, Maersk bid to leave New York
FMC head says agency will turn up the heat on Japan
US, Italy agree to resume open-skies talks
Denmark parliament passes law ending 11-day strike

Transportation

TIE equipment reservation system is now on the Net
Airbus conversions are all the rage
Asian railroad link to Europe nears next step
STB rebuffs towns' bid to block rail line
NOL chief sees better times on the Pacific
Greenbrier, Bombardier team to build railcars in Mexico
UP touts computerized scheduling as it prepares for final phase, in the West
Alan Abram's Tech Talk

Maritime

Small Mexican maritime firm Grupo Naviero Kano to connect ports of Manzanillo and Ensenada in August
Palm Beach port weighs truck-rail corridor
Transamerica goal: better service, smaller staff
China's Ningbo boosts chemical handling
New York dredging meetings
Mining giant wins bid for Brazil's Vitoria box terminal
Stolt construction ship to go to Gulf
Halter Marine to take stake in two Chinese shipbuilders
Conair boxes get the cold shoulder

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Japan/China Box Traffic on the Rise Panama Canal Draft to Be Lowered to 35.5 ft. Sea-Land, Maersk Invite East Coast Ports for Proposals Removal Shipments from Asia to Japan Soar Kintetsu Beijing Granted Forwarding License Australian Dockers Report Back to Work

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MTC upgrades operating system to prepare for container influx Calbag move expands Asia reach Shippers looking for East Coast terminal Ship building company reveals business plans for United States Secretary Slater warns of loss of federal funds Crowely captain accepts award on behalf of crew Federal Maritime collects $206,000 in civil penalties

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Fomento estudiará los resultados del I Congreso sobre Estiba Eurocontrol contará con el español Francisco Cal Pardo I Jornadas sobre el Transporte de Pasajeros por Mar Tibbett&Britten España crece un 23 por ciento en 1997 SAirGroup pasa de las p'rdidas a las ganancias en 1997

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ABP poised to buy US port firm ASSOCIATED British Ports is on the verge of acquiring UK-listed US port and airport operator American Port Services in a deal worth around '105m ($175m). EU ministers agree end to shipyard subsidies in 2000 EUROPEAN Union industry ministers yesterday agreed to end operating subsidies for shipbuilding from the end of 2000 as part of an overhaul of government support for the sector. Charterers take control as reefer season flops CHARTERERS are in full control as a result of "the high season that never was" in the refrigerated cargo shipping arena. Shipping exposure helps boost RBS ROYAL Bank of Scotland, one of the leading lenders to the shipping industry, has increased its interim 1998 profit by 21%, to '411m ($686m). Shipping 'has failed to see IT potential' THE shipping industry has failed to match the standards achieved by comparable industries, by declining to embrace the information technology (IT) revolution, according to a recent report. Hurtigruten firms lobby for state aid NORWAY'S hurtigruten operators, serving 34 ports between Bergen and Kirkenes, are using today's annual meeting of the country's harbour organisation in Alesund as an informal platform to solicit continued state support for the service. International move lifts Hvide income PROPELLED by global fleet expansion and higher day rates, marine support and transport services firm Hvide Marine racked up first quarter income of $7.2m, or $0.43 per share before an extraordinary item, up 55.5% and 26.5%, respectively on the year-earlier period's $4.6m and $0.34. Bijvoets taking up new Nedlloyd post PAUL Bijvoets is relinquishing his position as joint managing director of P&O Nedlloyd to take up a new post as head of Royal Nedlloyd's European landside companies, writes Janet Porter.

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MAY 7, 1998
Port of London lifts throughput for fifth year TRADE through the Port of London has increased for the fifth consecutive year with a 5.8 per cent increase of 3m tonnes during 1997 to 55.7m tonnes. Sacked wharfies unable to return to work ANOTHER day has passed in Australia's month-long waterfront dispute with reinstated wharfies unable to return to work. China may cut crude oil imports CHINA is planning to reduce imports of crude oil and related refined products in an attempt to reduce the effects of falling world oil prices. Pacific Ports' profit will fall below forecast HONG Kong-listed Pacific Ports has warned shareholders that profit for 1997 will be much less than the HK$50m ($6.45m) forecast in its listing prospectus last April. Singapore mines to be detonated tomorrow TWO of the three World War II mines that were discovered in Singapore's Sinki Fairway on March 3 are to be detonated underwater tomorrow. Miami port money may have gone to Democrats REPORTS suggest that money from the Port of Miami found its way to the Democratic National Committee during the tenure of former port director Carmen Lunetta. Contship and Canmar forge America-India link CONTSHIP Containerlines and Canada Maritime have jointly established a fixed-day weekly relay service connecting the Indian subcontinent with Canada and the US Mid-West. India conference seeks rate restoration THE India, Pakistan & Bangladesh Conference lines are increasing their westbound rates to Europe. Indonesia goes on war risk THE London war risks rating committee has added Indonesia to its list of countries where underwriters need to apply special rates for cargo sailings. Howard Smith may use non-union labour TUG operator Howard Smith says it will use non-union labour in its Australian operations unless it gets union agreement to improve workplace productivity. Singapore Registry of Ships hits 21m gt mark SINGAPORE'S ship registry has passed the 21m gt mark with the addition of a 13,377 gt tanker, Karimun, owned by Golden Karimun Maritime. Petro Ranger ordeal continues THE master of the tanker Petro Ranger, recently found after an extensive search throughout south-east Asia, has claimed he is being held against his will by Chinese soldiers. Singapore tightens ISM Code stance SHIPS calling at Singapore without the necessary ISM code certification after the July 1 deadline will face detention or be denied entry, according to the communications minister. Poompuhar figures hit by low coal rates POOMPUHAR Shipping Corp, the Chennai-based operator transporting coal for Tamil Nadu state's thermal power stations, has reported a loss of Rs45m ($1.13m) for 1997-98. Halter forms joint venture with Chinese yards HALTER subsidiary Halter Marine Inc (HMI) has formed a joint venture with two Chinese builders to construct and market vessels in China.

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MAY 7, 1998
Chipolbrok s'emploie à développer un trafic de retour d'Asie sur Anvers "Avec les nouveaux navires que nous alignons, nous avons la possibilité de mieux rencontrer les exigences de la clientèle, d'assurer un meilleur service d'Europe vers l'Asie, qui aura d'ailleurs un caractère plus régulier; en outre, nous allons développer le trafic de retour sur Anvers". C'est ce que nous a déclaré Janusz Janiszewski, directeur de l'armement Chipolbrok, assisté de son collègue, le capt. Dong Qing Ru, à l'occasion du mainden trip du m/v "Norwid", un "triple decker" de 22.271 t aligné dans le service sur la Chine (1). Chipolbrok est un important client du port d'Anvers, d'où il assure plusieurs services axés sur le conventionnel/breakbulk et les cargaisons industrielles, secteur vis-à-vis duquel il s'inscrit en tant que leader pour ce qui est de la desserte de la Chine. Wilton Fijenoord Holding repris par RDM RDM Technology Holding et Wilton Fijenoord Holding de Schiedam se sont mis d'accord sur la reprise du chantier naval Wilton Fijenoord (WF) de Schiedam et des filiales Verolme Botlek et Verolme Heusden par RDM. Une lettre d'intention en ce sens a été signée mardi après-midi. Si les formalités de reprise sont menées à bien, une partie du terrain du chantier sera revendue à la "Yssel Vliet Combinatie" (YVC). Ce chantier de Rotterdam voudrait bien déménager à Schiedam afin de s'établir en aval des ponts sur la Nieuwe Maas, qui constituent des obstacles. Le gouvernement met fin à la grève au Danemark Au moment de mettre sous presse, le gouvernement danois introduisait au Parlement une loi imposant la fin de la grève touchant une grande partie du secteur privé. Sauf accident de parcours, le Parlement devait accepter la proposition gouvernementale, mais le retour au travail n'est prévu que pour jeudi ou - plus probablement - lundi prochain. Penske Logistics Europe crée un centre de dispatching européen à Maastricht Le groupe Penske Logistics Europe a annoncé qu'il a établi un centre de dispatching aux Pays-Bas, d'où seront planifiés et gérés tous les flux de transport des clients de l'entreprise. Le but du Pan-European Transport Routing Center est d'optimiser la capacité de transport en Europe.

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MUA to assure ACCC on boycotts today The Maritime Union of Australia is to provide written undertakings to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today on its position regarding secondary boycotts. The alleged action was to have been directed at non-union stevedoring facilities. April loading through PWCS below target Loading through Port Waratah Coal services during April was slightly below target due to some unplanned maintenance of the second shiploader at the Carrington terminal. Just under 5.5 million tonnes of coal was received at the Newcastle facility during April, with 5.3 million tonnes loaded aboard. Airlines puzzled over bias report An overseas media report which suggests that airline discrimination against forwarders in Australia is rife has been greeted with puzzlement by the accused players here, who have largely dismissed the report as a storm in a teacup. The front page report in the London-based "Aircargo News" last month said its inquiries revealed that airlines favour larger forwarders and are involved in unfair trading through pointing the shipper "in the right direction" for forwarding needs. Wallenius and Wilhelmsen to extend tie-up Wallenius Lines and Wilhelmsen lines have agreed to extend their existing space charter arrangements with one another, effective July 1. According to Wallenius, the company will be able to increase its service frequency, offering customers three sailings a month from Europe to Australia. Wilhelmsen said the agreement related primarily to hardware, and would result in space rationalisation. MUA back at work but tale still twists In another twist of the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia, the stevedore yesterday gave notice that it intended to terminate labour supply contracts with its insolvent employment companies. According to the notice, within 14 days the company's labor companies would no longer be responsible for supplying labor to Patrick. That would enable Patrick to get rid of the workers once and for all and replace them with alternative labor.

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The bug: just 603 days to go SHIPPING FACES A NIGHTMARE of unknown proportions from the Millennium Bug. Some of the industry's top organisations admit they do not have a clear idea of the scale of the problem that will be caused by the inevitable failure of microchips. The cost of preventing the disastrous prospect of vessels running out of control in busy shipping lanes with navigation systems going haywire as year 2000 dawns could be colossal.The industry is only just waking up to one of the greatest dangers it has ever had to confront. Tears down the road JUNK BONDS are the flavour of the month in shipping right now. But there are likely to be tears down the road, according to the experts, with a high proportion of owners defaulting on their loans. 60 on US Coast Guard's blacklist THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD has put 60 shipping companies on a new list of owners it will target for port state control inspections. It includes some surprising names. Singapore swingers INTERTANKO'S annual get-together attracted a big turnout in Singapore. There were some well-known faces but other big names decided to take a rain-check.Picture and reports in this week's edition. Winners and losers WHO'S THE KING of the liner companies? We analyse the best and worst performers. Tony hits a high note TONY BURGESS, the most famous notary in shipping, has a love of opera that has led to a writing achievement.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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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