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September 10, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk goes solo on Aussie-East Asia service
    Danish line ends vessel sharing agreement with Blue Star, Cho Yang
  • OOCL reshuffling top management
Air and Land Transport
  • World's aircraft makers report soaring orders
    Replacements easily found for postponed or cancelled orders from Asian carriers
  • Heat damage suggests fire before Swissair crash
  • TNT still committed to investing in the Asia-Pacific
  • New Swiss airline cleared for takeoff
  • JAL, ANA to ban smoking on all flights from 1999
Features
  • Boxes prove boon for yards
    Strong demand for marine containers are a lifeline for yards fighting stiff competition from Japan and S Korea
Columns
  • China shipowners not turning to domestic yards after all

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk goes solo on Aussie-East Asia service
    Danish line ends vessel sharing agreement with Blue Star, Cho Yang
  • OOCL reshuffling top management
Air and Land Transport
  • World's aircraft makers report soaring orders
    Replacements easily found for postponed or cancelled orders from Asian carriers
  • Heat damage suggests fire before Swissair crash
  • TNT still committed to investing in the Asia-Pacific
  • New Swiss airline cleared for takeoff
  • JAL, ANA to ban smoking on all flights from 1999
Features
  • Boxes prove boon for yards
    Strong demand for marine containers are a lifeline for yards fighting stiff competition from Japan and S Korea
Columns
  • China shipowners not turning to domestic yards after all

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk goes solo on Aussie-East Asia service
    Danish line ends vessel sharing agreement with Blue Star, Cho Yang
  • OOCL reshuffling top management
Air and Land Transport
  • World's aircraft makers report soaring orders
    Replacements easily found for postponed or cancelled orders from Asian carriers
  • Heat damage suggests fire before Swissair crash
  • TNT still committed to investing in the Asia-Pacific
  • New Swiss airline cleared for takeoff
  • JAL, ANA to ban smoking on all flights from 1999
Features
  • Boxes prove boon for yards
    Strong demand for marine containers are a lifeline for yards fighting stiff competition from Japan and S Korea
Columns
  • China shipowners not turning to domestic yards after all

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk goes solo on Aussie-East Asia service
    Danish line ends vessel sharing agreement with Blue Star, Cho Yang
  • OOCL reshuffling top management
Air and Land Transport
  • World's aircraft makers report soaring orders
    Replacements easily found for postponed or cancelled orders from Asian carriers
  • Heat damage suggests fire before Swissair crash
  • TNT still committed to investing in the Asia-Pacific
  • New Swiss airline cleared for takeoff
  • JAL, ANA to ban smoking on all flights from 1999
Features
  • Boxes prove boon for yards
    Strong demand for marine containers are a lifeline for yards fighting stiff competition from Japan and S Korea
Columns
  • China shipowners not turning to domestic yards after all

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk upgrades east Australia service
  • Mixed re-export trade figures for Hong Kong
  • Contship appoints new Brazilian agency
  • Fritz chosen for Gresvig's integrated logistics
  • Wilhelmsen Lines starts direct Mauritius link
  • New ventures for Korean Air
  • Chief executive visits Shenzhen Special Economic Zone
  • Rolls-Royce order on technology and product range

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
  • Another Fokker relaunch promise
  • French strikes not as bad as expected, but new campaigns on the stocks
  • Favorable P&O result
  • Aer Lingus in search of a big partner
  • Minister provokes court case about Amsterdam Airport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Which way TACA? Opinions vary on conference's direction
  • Boeing shunned; UPS buys Airbus
  • Railroads moving to disclose data on performance
  • US agency to keep tabs on foreign apparel shops
  • EU, Japan seeking WTO panel over Mass. law limiting business with Myanmar
  • Turkey plans hi-tech Bosphorus Straits ship traffic control system
  • Emery's Randy Clark follows Dave Beatson to Circle International
  • American Freightways opens second gateway to Canada
  • Europe trims growth targets on Asia, Russia
  • C-S Aviation Services inks long-term deal with TNT
Transportation
  • Swiss, Danish firms sign forwarder pact
  • In cost-cutting move, UP plans to lay off 600
  • Italy agrees to drop flight ban on airport
  • Conrail deal appeal expands in New York
Maritime
  • Bankers expect high-yield shipping issues to bounce back
  • Port of Philadelphia boosts box freight 36%
  • Slot watch
  • Peace comes to Australian docks for $13 million

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Which way TACA? Opinions vary on conference's direction
  • Boeing shunned; UPS buys Airbus
  • Railroads moving to disclose data on performance
  • US agency to keep tabs on foreign apparel shops
  • EU, Japan seeking WTO panel over Mass. law limiting business with Myanmar
  • Turkey plans hi-tech Bosphorus Straits ship traffic control system
  • Emery's Randy Clark follows Dave Beatson to Circle International
  • American Freightways opens second gateway to Canada
  • Europe trims growth targets on Asia, Russia
  • C-S Aviation Services inks long-term deal with TNT
Transportation
  • Swiss, Danish firms sign forwarder pact
  • In cost-cutting move, UP plans to lay off 600
  • Italy agrees to drop flight ban on airport
  • Conrail deal appeal expands in New York
Maritime
  • Bankers expect high-yield shipping issues to bounce back
  • Port of Philadelphia boosts box freight 36%
  • Slot watch
  • Peace comes to Australian docks for $13 million

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Which way TACA? Opinions vary on conference's direction
  • Boeing shunned; UPS buys Airbus
  • Railroads moving to disclose data on performance
  • US agency to keep tabs on foreign apparel shops
  • EU, Japan seeking WTO panel over Mass. law limiting business with Myanmar
  • Turkey plans hi-tech Bosphorus Straits ship traffic control system
  • Emery's Randy Clark follows Dave Beatson to Circle International
  • American Freightways opens second gateway to Canada
  • Europe trims growth targets on Asia, Russia
  • C-S Aviation Services inks long-term deal with TNT
Transportation
  • Swiss, Danish firms sign forwarder pact
  • In cost-cutting move, UP plans to lay off 600
  • Italy agrees to drop flight ban on airport
  • Conrail deal appeal expands in New York
Maritime
  • Bankers expect high-yield shipping issues to bounce back
  • Port of Philadelphia boosts box freight 36%
  • Slot watch
  • Peace comes to Australian docks for $13 million

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Conferences to Raise Rates for LCL Shipments
  • TSK to Assign New Vessel into Indonesia Service
  • Chun Kyung to Launch Moji/Busan Services
  • GeoLogistics Group Companies Put under Single Brand

urgente online pressweb site
  • Ibercóndor se instala en el Centro de Carga Aérea de Madrid-Barajas
  • Fomento licita la variante ferroviaria de Alpera por 7.190 millones
  • Los nuevos Ford, Suzuki, Honda, Audi y Mercedes, en el Salón de Sevilla
  • Curso superior de logística comercial
  • Repsol invierte 15.200 millones en el negocio petrolífero de Egipto

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MP trade policy to promote private sector
  • Diamond export obligation period rule amended
  • Seminar on Euro
  • Diamond exporters to go on strike
  • Karwar all set to handle container cargo
  • Stalemate at Chennai Port continues
  • India offers extends Exim credit line to Asean
  • India, Namibia sign pacts for bilateral trade
  • Gems, jewellery show to lure overseas buyers
  • Vizag-Delhi flights
  • Shipping cos now going in for coastal routes
  • Maritime body meet with states in October
  • Construction of Maroli Port to begin after a year

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Hellmann gets 'empowered'
  • MACS launches Europe reefer service
  • Evergreen will retain LT's name and staff
  • Portnet fills vital management posts
  • Out with the Doctor, in with the Commander as Lykes renames ships
  • Crossroads takes over Zip Express
  • 'SA should confer preferential access on SADC before EU'
  • Agents to give input on clearing offices at border posts
  • Stricter VAT collections will create cashflow burden for importers
  • Zimbabwe exempted
  • Border posts will extend opening times in special circumstances
  • Indirect imports will attract VAT regardless of final destination
  • Turmoil blocks cargo movement into DRC
  • Shipping lines are in despair over damaged container returns
  • Natal - Maputo road link reaches border
  • Port users are disillusioned with slow progress at Maputo
  • Airlines must think multi-modal - Menen
  • Dunnottar airport would aid rather than threaten JIA - Loots
  • More forwarders join Lufthansa's logistics bandwagon
  • 'What an honour!'
  • Invoice clients in hard currency, shippers are advised
  • Seminar will address the impact of the European Monetary Union
  • Transhipments into Africa are a speciality for groupage newcomer
  • Customs rejections are costing big money
  • ECS opens own India offices as business booms
  • New service launched to Mogadishu
  • Seminar will spell out the details of new airline accounting system
  • Diarise 23 September

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Osprey abandons $500m bond issue
    OSPREY Maritime has dropped plans for a $500m bond issue as a result of the punitive levels of interest now being demanded in the US high yield market.
  • Asia deals grain blow to Latin America
    Defaults and cancellations on grain contracts to southeast Asia from Latin America could total $350m, according to shipping sources.
  • ABP lifts interim profits by 11%
    Associated British Ports has announced an 11% increase in its interim first half profits, having completed a major restructuring drive.
  • Clarkson results hit by 'difficult market'
    HORACE Clarkson, one of the world's leading shipbrokers, has warned it will suffer financially from what it believes is "the most difficult shipping market since the mid-1980s."
  • Delays force Stena to reschedule new ro-ros
    LONG delays in the delivery of the first ro-ro vessel in the Stena 4 Runner class currently under construction at Italy's Societa Esercizio Cantieri shipyard, has forced the Swedish operator to re-schedule the destination of the five vessels.
  • SGF completes takeover of Merzario
    Genoa-based SGF, the holding company for non vessel-operating freight forwarding, transportation and distribution company Serra Group and General Electric's GE Capital Equity, has completed the takeover of Merzario, writes our Milan Correspondent.
  • Kuehne & Nagel plans India boost
    Kuehne & Nagel, the world's largest freight forwarding company, is to set up its own container freight stations in India over the next two years, as part of its expansion plans.
  • Row erupts at summit on manning
    A conference on manning in London yesterday saw heated exchanges between the head of the International Transport Workers' Federa-tion and a prominent shipmanager.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
  • Seafarer shortage growing, says ISF
    THE International Shipping Federation report to be released at the end of this month will show "an increase in the gulf between supply and demand of seafarers."
  • System 'more sophisticated' says ASA boss
    WITH the certified agreement of Australia's waterfront coming into effect tomorrow, "the whole system will be far more sophisticated," says the Australian Shipowners Association.
  • New lng port planned for Gujarat
    A CONSORTIUM comprising National Telecom of India and Unocal of US has been issued a letter of intent by the Gujarat government for the Rs12bn ($282m) lng-based Maroli port project
  • New training body for Philippines
    A NEW organisation that will recommend and process grants given to local educational and training institutions has been formed in the Philippines.
  • British group eyes Philippine port opportunities
    PORTS and Terminals Group of the UK says it is interested in developing ports in the Philippines under the build-operate-transfer scheme.
  • BIFA hits out at French truckers
    THE British International Freight Association has called on the European Commission to take action following more disruption by French truck drivers at French ports.
  • PSA Corp earmarks $100m for Inchon
    SOUTH Korea's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry says that Singapore's PSA Corp is expected to invest $100m in a multi-purpose wharf project at Inchon.
  • Gdansk Shipyard agreement signed
    AN agreement was signed yesterday confirming the sale of Stocznia Gdanska from receivership to new buyers.
  • Color axes chartered ferry
    NORWEGIAN ferry company Color Line has decided not to continue the charter for one of the two fast ferries it operates after the end of the present summer season.
  • Australian wheat harvest nears record
    AUSTRALIA'S wheat harvest is now expected to be a near-record 23.5m tonnes, according to a new, official forecast.
  • Australian yards promised boost
    AUSTRALIA'S A$500m ($295m) shipbuilding industry has been drawn into the nation's general election campaign with the government looking to boost the industry.
  • ABP reports higher profits
    UK ports and property investment group, Associated British Ports Holdings (ABP), has reported an 11 per cent increase in profits for the first half of 1998.
  • Mærsk to upgrade Japan-Australia service
    DANISH liner operator Mærsk will introduce a fixed-day weekly service between Japan and Australia next month.
  • ACL seeks new partner
    ATLANTIC Container Line is looking for a new partner after takeover talks with its biggest shareholder, the US-based Holt group, were suspended for 18 months earlier this month.
  • Bergensen increases Kv'rner stake
    NORWEGIAN bulk shipping group Bergensen has increased its holding in the Anglo-Norwegian shipbuilding and construction group Kv'rner.
  • International Seaports to develop Kakinada
    THE government of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has awarded the Kakinada port development work to International Seaports Private.
  • Illness afflicts West Coast cruises
    HEALTH authorities have reported outbreaks of respiratory illnesses among cruise ship passengers sailing along the British Columbia coast as well as Alaska and the Yukon.
  • Asian move to reduce US$ dependence
    INDIA and Malaysia are proposing to move towards trading in local currencies and remove the dependence on the US dollar as the preferred trading currency.
  • Finmare liquidation goes ahead
    THE decree issued by Italy's inter-ministerial committee CIPE setting out the restructuring plan of Finmare has been officially listed.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers et Zeebrugge vont former un GIE pour les trafics containérisés
    La dernière tentative aura été la bonne: les ports d'Anvers et de Zeebrugge sont entrés dans la voie de la coopération, à l'initiative des deux administrations portuaires. Celles-ci vont constituer un GIE (Groupement d'intérêt économique) qui, dans un premier stade, sera axé sur les terminaux traitant les trafics containérisés. Dans le contexte belgo-flamand, on peut considérer cet accord comme historique, car il va manifestement donner une nouvelle orientation à la politique portuaire, qui évoluera ainsi sur un plan plus rationnel, plus logique, d'autant plus qu'il sera possible d'obtenir un rendement beaucoup plus élevé des investissements en infrastructures. Enfin, cet accord ne manquera pas, à terme, d'avoir des répercussions sur les trafics qui intéressent ou sont susceptibles d'intéresser les deux ports en question.
  • "L'Europe va à contre-sens et perd du temps"
    En prônant un débat sur l'internalisation des coûts externes et en rêvant d'un transfert modal, l'Europe va à contre-sens et perd du temps. Ceci entraîne un réel risque de perte de compétitivité pour l'économie européenne,a demande en transport. Freiner le développement du transport routier risque dès lors de freiner le développement du PIB européen.
  • OOCL commande quatre PC de 5.500 TEU
    L'armement OOCL a passé commande de quatre porte-containers d'une capacité de 5.500 TEU pour livraison en l'an 2000. Deux de ces nouveaux navires, qui viendront renforcer la flotte de 80 unités de la compagnie, seront construits à Taiwan, les deux autres en Corée du Sud. Les nouveaux PC sont destinés aux services de la Grand Alliance. Jim Poon, président et administrateur délégué d'OOCL (Europe), s'est refusé à révéler le montant de l'investissement, se contentant d'indiquer que le contrat avait été conclu à un prix "très attractif".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Applause for TFES boost
    Bass Strait shippers have enthusiastically welcomed the coalition's commitment to initiate changes to the administration of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme while providing it with a $15 million funding boost.
    Prime Minister John Howard announced in Tasmania on Tuesday that the coalition had decided to accept all of the 16 recommendations of the Nixon review of the scheme.
  • MPC FoI victory premature
    The Victorian Labor opposition's claim of a major victory in a fight for the release of Melbourne Port Corporation documents under a Freedom of Information (FoI) request could be premature.
    The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's ruling that the MPC was covered by the government's freedom of information laws has not been an impetus for the corporation to delve into its filing cabinets and hand over the documents.
    A spokesperson for the MPC said: "We have taken independent legal advice on this matter and are still considering our options."
    The VCAT's ruling is far from the end of the process, and should it wish to the corporation could take its case to the Supreme Court.
  • Union watches Sandra Marie
    The MUA is carefully monitoring the movement of the former Australian coastal bulk carrier, the Sandra Marie.
    The Sandra Marie, formerly employed in the soda ash trade between Port Adelaide and Sydney, has left South Australia for New Zealand with Australian officers and Tongan ratings on board.
    The former Australian registered ship has been reflagged in Tonga.
    The vessel's operators while in Australian waters, Intercontinental Ship Management, remain tight-lipped about the vessel or her future.
    However, according to industry sources once in New Zealand the Australian officers will be replaced with a New Zealand crew and she will enter the trans-Tasman trade.
    This has caused concern to the MUA according to the union's deputy national secretary, Paddy Crumlin.
  • Patrick not waiting for 'loose ends'
    Patrick expects to implement its new enterprise agreement across the country on Monday, irrespective of whether the Maritime Union of Australia comes to an agreement with a maintenance contractor or not.
    Late yesterday the MUA was again locked in discussions with the maintenance contractor to Patrick, Fluor Daniel, after making good progress on Tuesday.
    It is understood that the issue of numbers was the major sticking point, with the MUA attempting to ensure that as many of its displaced members secure new jobs with the contractor.
  • P&O Australia reports good first half
    P&O Australia contributed Stg 31.6 million to P&O's overall operating profit of Stg 223.6 million during the first six months of the year to 30 June.
    This was slightly less than the Stg 33.1 million contributed during the same period last year, but represented a rise due to the falling value of the Australian dollar.
    The group's headline profit before reorganisation costs stood at Stg 151.7 million, well above the Stg 131.2 million recorded in the same six months a year ago.
    P&O chairman Lord Sterling said the overall outlook for the group continued to be positive.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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