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BRIEFS

December 15, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA simplifies box storage, handling rates
New rate structure, to begin Jan 1, will save customers administrative costs
Sea-Land, Maersk Line shortlist 3 ports for US hub
Singtel cuts rates for Inmarsat services

Air and Land Transport

Thai Airways crash is not airport's fault, says manager
Other planes landed safely during the six months instrument landing system was turned off
JAL, ANA to raise first, business class fares
Int'l air fares set to rise as airlines seek to cover costs
Hyundai aims to become world's No 9 carmaker
Saudi Arabian Airlines to sell 17 old planes
FedEx talks with pilots may stall over pay
Oman Air finalises lease deal

Features

Coping with dramatic changes
Rate recovery plan sets rates at least US$900 higher per 40-foot container from next May 1

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA simplifies box storage, handling rates
New rate structure, to begin Jan 1, will save customers administrative costs
Sea-Land, Maersk Line shortlist 3 ports for US hub
Singtel cuts rates for Inmarsat services

Air and Land Transport

Thai Airways crash is not airport's fault, says manager
Other planes landed safely during the six months instrument landing system was turned off
JAL, ANA to raise first, business class fares
Int'l air fares set to rise as airlines seek to cover costs
Hyundai aims to become world's No 9 carmaker
Saudi Arabian Airlines to sell 17 old planes
FedEx talks with pilots may stall over pay
Oman Air finalises lease deal

Features

Coping with dramatic changes
Rate recovery plan sets rates at least US$900 higher per 40-foot container from next May 1

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA simplifies box storage, handling rates
New rate structure, to begin Jan 1, will save customers administrative costs
Sea-Land, Maersk Line shortlist 3 ports for US hub
Singtel cuts rates for Inmarsat services

Air and Land Transport

Thai Airways crash is not airport's fault, says manager
Other planes landed safely during the six months instrument landing system was turned off
JAL, ANA to raise first, business class fares
Int'l air fares set to rise as airlines seek to cover costs
Hyundai aims to become world's No 9 carmaker
Saudi Arabian Airlines to sell 17 old planes
FedEx talks with pilots may stall over pay
Oman Air finalises lease deal

Features

Coping with dramatic changes
Rate recovery plan sets rates at least US$900 higher per 40-foot container from next May 1

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Danzas to become logistics arm of Deutsche Post IADA adjusts HK fees NYK newbuilding arrives at Long Beach 1999 opening for new Belgium terminal HKSC warns against rate rises Sea-Land and Maersk expand Suez service Melbourne unaffected by Asian troubles Fedex/Nippon Express to have joint service Hong Kong air cargo services under review Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral acquired by AMR Corp. Continental Airlines orders Boeing 767-200ER

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DECEMBER 14, 1998
Possibly legal steps against participation in ECT Maersk/Sea-Land announced finalists for US terminal Johnny Saade lost first CMA-CGM case JAL might join Oneworld alliance Database poor quality ships needed Boeing cancels 737 line at Long Beach

The Journal of Commerce

Home

TACA revamps its operations
New suppliers emerge for textiles to US
Deutsche Post bid for Danzas outpaces USPS global moves
US nuclear curbs on subcontinent are questioned
FMC approves Sea-Land service between Puerto Rico and US
Saudi Arabia gets its own Internet service on Jan. 2
Macedonian truckers say Serb fees are linked to presence of NATO troops
Shipping industry needs to work on Y2K problem, US officials say

Transportation

STB refuses to allow regional rail expansion
CP Rail sees growth in operating income
Air express stocks fuel 6% gain in index

Maritime

Hong Kong shipowners' chief sees danger of overcapacity
Ship lines have a handle on millennium bug, but others may not
Pakistani shippers hit with rate hike on goods to US

The Journal of Commerce

Home

TACA revamps its operations
New suppliers emerge for textiles to US
Deutsche Post bid for Danzas outpaces USPS global moves
US nuclear curbs on subcontinent are questioned
FMC approves Sea-Land service between Puerto Rico and US
Saudi Arabia gets its own Internet service on Jan. 2
Macedonian truckers say Serb fees are linked to presence of NATO troops
Shipping industry needs to work on Y2K problem, US officials say

Transportation

STB refuses to allow regional rail expansion
CP Rail sees growth in operating income
Air express stocks fuel 6% gain in index

Maritime

Hong Kong shipowners' chief sees danger of overcapacity
Ship lines have a handle on millennium bug, but others may not
Pakistani shippers hit with rate hike on goods to US

The Journal of Commerce

Home

TACA revamps its operations
New suppliers emerge for textiles to US
Deutsche Post bid for Danzas outpaces USPS global moves
US nuclear curbs on subcontinent are questioned
FMC approves Sea-Land service between Puerto Rico and US
Saudi Arabia gets its own Internet service on Jan. 2
Macedonian truckers say Serb fees are linked to presence of NATO troops
Shipping industry needs to work on Y2K problem, US officials say

Transportation

STB refuses to allow regional rail expansion
CP Rail sees growth in operating income
Air express stocks fuel 6% gain in index

Maritime

Hong Kong shipowners' chief sees danger of overcapacity
Ship lines have a handle on millennium bug, but others may not
Pakistani shippers hit with rate hike on goods to US

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MOL to Spins off Liner Marketing Division Mitsubishi Logistics Opens Subsidiary in Pt. Klang FedEx Places Drop Box at Convenience Store

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Zamora puja por el eje ferroviario Portugal-España-Francia Fomento destina el 92 por ciento de las inversiones PAIF al ferrocarril Melilla, interesada en la totalidad del consorcio del puerto Asturias tendrá una conexión aérea regular con Alemania El puerto de Tarragona, de visita en Mercosur Irizar entra en el mercado austriaco con Scania Finnair, llamada al "olimpo" de la Oneworld Penske le quita GE Plastics a Frans Maas

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Centre plans additional capacity for 11 major ports 4-pronged strategy to boost excise collections proposed PIL launches Kwangyang call on Red Sea run Europe to scrap curbs on Basmati rice Inflation down Independent fabric processors to gain from new excise scheme Indian chilli prices too hot for overseas buyers CFS-Pune turns corner; expands operations Trade with Chile moves up RBI takes a fresh look at export credit procedures KPT lining up Rs 1,419 cr private investment Govt will be investor-friendly, assures PM Textile policy in for delay Export-import workshop IMC meet with ICC Sec-Gen today People & Placements Soft loans for mills urged Zim pact with Korean firm

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Imperial snaps up Safair for R230m 'It's a nightmare' say Zim importers of new VAT border collections Expect a boom in late 2000, says Ronnie Holtshausen 'It's a nightmare' New PE cold storage facility to open in April Local producers consider anti-dumping measures as cheap chicken imports lurk Portnet and Spoornet confirm Xmas hours South African businessmen will have to pay up in Zimbabwe Zim shippers fear imposition of fixed exchange rate Cross Country opens Harare office New product offers interactive insurance via the Internet Costs cut Exporter's guide will be out next year Lufthansa extends partnerships to include medium-sized agents Saldanha 'steels' itself for major contract Lesotho needs to move economically closer to SA PE hauliers sign up customers as Portnet monopoly crumbles Low growth and inflexibility pare 350 000 jobs a year Renfreight Circle sets up specialist book industry business unit Liquidation of contractor won't halt building of RB dry dock K-Line changes 'Portnet Cartage played a part in container hostel' SARS sets up helpline for queries on new BLNS border controls Thriving dolphins expel port pollution concerns in RB Customs on the alert as new proof of shipment rules come into force Spoornet website gets top accolade Zimbabwe switches oil source to Beira Unidel unsettles West Africa operators SA-sourced cargo is not a big part of what Unidel is chasing Morgan Aviation loses court bid Good start could fast-forward Customs EDI schedule

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Navy awards Ingalls $620 million destroyer contract Ingalls Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Litton Industries , has been awarded a $620 million contract to build two additional DDG 51 Class Aegis guided missile destroyers Oslo market shipping and offshore shares follow oil price down After experiencing one of the best months ever in October, maritime shares on the Norwegian share market saw fortunes reversed in November, losing almost half the gains from the previous month Oslo exchange investigates Ulstein dealings for possible insider trading The Oslo Stock Exchange is reportedly investigating Ulstein share transactions prior to the share being suspended and the takover by Vickers

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Shell wields axe to save $2.5bn a year Shell is to sell off part of its business and cut more jobs in an attempt to realise billion dollar cost-savings over the next two years, chairman Mark Moody-Stuart said yesterday. Ocean Marine to be absorbed Owners covered for third party liability insurance through Ocean Marine Mutual are to be offered renewal terms by the Liverpool & London club when Ocean Marine ceases underwriting in February. Tough times in junk bond market In a more gentlemanly age, the American sports writer Grantland Rice wrote that it was not whether you won or lost but how you played the game that mattered. It is doubtful whether this sentiment is shared by investors in the US junk bond market. Asgard A departure is delayed Thruster complications which were uncovered during quayside testing have pushed back the departure of Statoil's Asgard A production vessel from Aker Stord by a further week. Subic Bay plans $6.4m upgrade IMPROVING Subic Bay Free-port's port facilities will be a major priority of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority under its new chairman, Felicito Payumo. Panama staff face early retirement MORE than 10% of the Panama Canal's 7,900 workers will retire by the end of December as part of a plan to make the waterway more efficient before the US hands it over to Panama, Reuters reports. Carriers in London talks on Taca role A TOP-LEVEL meeting to discuss the future of the transatlantic container trades will convene today in London amid mixed views about the prospects for success. SCI close to Japanese LNG deal SHIPPING Corporation of India is close to signing a joint venture with a top Japanese Liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel operator.

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DECEMBER 14, 1998
IMO agrees cruise ship helipad exemption FORMAL Safety Assessment arguments have led the IMO to exempt passenger ships from the 1999 SOLAS requirement for helicopter landing areas. Colombo assesses its competitive position COLOMBO Port is taking a hard look at its operations and tariffs in an effort to improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. CP completes ANZDL purchase CANADIAN Pacific has completed the acquisition of Australia - New Zealand Direct Line from its two owners. New Korean box port makes strong start KWANGYANG, South Korea's newest container port, has built up business quickly and now handles 18 containerships a week, mostly on routes to China and south-east Asia. ICF to restructure THE board of Intercargo-Interfrigo, the Switzerland-based combined transport operator, has agreed to restructure the company. IACS to maintain firm line CLASSIFICATION society managers will instruct their surveyors not to relax standards or acquiese to special pleading, the IACS council announced. ECSA appoints new board THE European Community Shipowners' Association has appointed Denmark's Knud Pontopiddan president of its management board for 1999-2000. Owens expands in Australia MAJOR NZ transport company Owens Group has expanded its Australian operations with the acquisition of Quality Container Management. Philippines plan to promote domestic safety THE Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport (Abojeb) have agreed to promote higher domestic safety and management standards. Docenave fined for flagging back to Brazil DOCENAVE, the Brazilian operator, has been fined $8m because it flagged two panamax bulkers, Docebeta and Docelotus, back to the Brazilian flag. Indonesian instability 'a risk to shipping' SINGAPORE'S deputy prime minister has warned that further instability in Indonesia could affect the safety of vital sea lanes. MarAd grants newbuilding loan to Brazilians ASTROMARITIMA, the Rio de Janeiro-based offshore supply vessel operator, is to become the first Brazilian shipping company to receive a loan from MarAd for a newbuilding. P&O Nedlloyd returns to New Plymouth P&O Nedlloyd's New Zealand/Singapore shuttle will return to New Plymouth in January following the opening of a new container terminal. Berlian Laju take-over 'not until next year' BERLIAN Laju Tanker's take-over of a 60 per cent stake in Indonesian state-run PNOC Shipping and Transport is unlikely to be completed before the end of this year. Easing of cabotage rules worries Malaysian owners MALAYSIAN owners claim that the decision to allow foreign vessels to trade between local ports will hinder the development of a viable national merchant marine. MOL raises Hong Kong presence JAPAN'S Mitsui OSK Lines will establish a Hong Kong company from April 1, 1999 to operate its unprofitable container unit. Australian miners on strike AUSTRALIA'S coal industry has been disrupted by a nationwide 48-hour miners' strike over falling export prices.

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CCS lance un nouveau service rhénan depuis Zeebrugge Combined Container Service lancera le 4 janvier prochain un service fluvial régulier entre Zeebrugge et Emmerich, où les containers transportés seront transbordés sur d'autres services rhénans de CCS. Dans une première phase, trois départs seront assurés tous les quinze jours au départ de Zeebrugge (via Bruges, Gand et Terneuzen). Le nouveau service de CCS sera le cinquième assuré depuis Zeebrugge vers le Rhin. Est-ce nécessaire ou de trop? Intercontainer va créer de nouvelles sociétés d'exploitation L'opérateur ferroviaire pan-européen Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF) a décidé de restructurer ses activités à partir de l'année prochaine et d'adopter la structure d'un holding. Cela se traduira par la création de filiales opérationnelles qui recouperont des routes européennes spécifiques. Cela doit conduire à son tour à une meilleure maîtrise des coûts et à une amélioration du service. La restructuration démarrera en février et prendra plusieurs mois à réaliser. Pohl & Co s'allie à GeoLogistics dans la logistique du papier La société d'expédition Pohl & Co à Hambourg et la division allemande du groupe américain GeoLogistics (ex- LEP International) ont signé un accord d'alliance afin d'offrir des services logistiques intégrés à l'industie du papier. Les deux enteprises vont échanger leur savoir-faire et leurs ressources afin d'offrir un service de distribution couvrant toute la chaîne logistique de la papeterie aux usagers finaux, et ce pour une variété très importante de produits, qui vont du carton ondulé au papier d'imprimerie en passant par les papiers formatés. C'est décidé: Prologis va acquérir Garonor La société américaine Prologis, qui exploite et loue des plates-formes de distribution, a annoncé qu'elle est arrivée à un accord pour la reprise de Garonor. Elle confirme ainsi notre information d'il y a un mois (LL du 6/11/98), selon laquelle ProLogis procédait à un audit de Garonor pour vérifier s'il n'y avait pas de cadavres dans les placards. L'opération coûtera au total 317 millions d'USD à ProLogis. Elle lui permettra de devenir un acteur majeur sur le marché européen des centres de stockage et de distibution en France et même en Europe.

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Farmers calls for action on MUA "power struggle" THE New South Wales Farmers' Association has called on the state government to intervene in what it describes as "a power struggle" within the Sydney branch of Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). The Association's industrial spokesman, Duncan Fraser, claimed yesterday that the power struggle is extracting a big cost from the people of New South Wales. Mr Fraser said that while reforms in other ports since the crippling strike earlier this year had in many cases exceeded expectations, Sydney languished "while one or two selfish individuals from the MUA secured their futures." "The power struggle is simply entrenching the bad old days of the MUA in Sydney," he said. ITF honours lost seafarers THE International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) will contribute US$500,000 to an international memorial to seafarers which will be erected in London. According to the ITF over 2,200 seafarers die every year at work, making seafaring second only to fishing among the most dangerous occupations in the world. The memorial to the thousands of workers lost at sea every year is to be erected by a Trust Fund being established by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The new London landmark will be situated at the IMO's headquarters on Albert Embankment. Criminals target shipping CRIMINALS targeting the shipping industry by trying to pass off fake office licenses as real have struck again according to shipping authorities in Vanuatu. Vanuatu has apparently again discovered a fake license and has taken prompt action against the holder who could be fined up to US$10,000. Don Sheetz, the executive vice-president of the Vanuatu registry's operational arm, Vanuatu Maritime Services Ltd (VMSL), said that intense scrutiny of all new documents presented to its New York office continues to pay off. "These criminals will not succeed as long as we and other registries continue this high level of scrutiny and exchange of information," Mr Sheetz said.

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DECEMBER 14, 1998
ACL Appoints Chief Operating Officer Atlantic Container Line said that company executive vice president Andrew Abbott will be promoted to COO from January 1, 1999. Abbott, who has worked for ACL since 1977 will be responsible for all day-to-day business reporting directly to Olive Rakkenes, president and CEO, the company said in a statement. China Boosts Export Tax Rebate For Shipbuilders China's State Bureau of Taxation reportedly raised export tax rebates for ships to 16 percent from 14 percent in a move to boost exports effective October 1, 1998. The rebate hike means shipbuilders, among the sectors in China hardest hit by currency devaluations of Asian competitors, will get back all but one percent of the 17 percent value-added tax the government imposes on exports. Sea-Land, Maersk Pick Three Port Finalists Sea-Land Service Inc. and Maersk Inc. have named Halifax, Nova Scotia, New York/New Jersey and Baltimore, Maryland, as finalists for an East Coast super port. The carriers said in a statement they are still reviewing if one megaport is the most effective option or if volumes should be spread over more than one northeast port facility. EU Clears BP, Amoco Merger; U.S. FTC Up Next The European Commission gave its blessing to a merger between British Petroleum Plc and Amoco Corp. after the U.S. firm pre-empted antitrust concerns by selling its European polyisobutylene business. The merger was valued at $49 billion when it was announced in August. The merger must still obtain approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Coflexip Stena Completes Pipeline Job Off California Coflexip Stena Offshore announced that one of its U.S. entities, Coflexip Stena Offshore Inc. (CSOI), has completed the Exxon Harmony Heritage pipeline. This was the first use of the new CSO MJ-Lay (modular J-Lay) spread, designed by the Group and announced in October 1997. The project, located offshore California in approximately 300 m water depth, entailed the installation of a steel gas pipeline between the Heritage and the Harmony platforms. The 12-in. diameter line was initiated by a J-tube pull and terminated with a steel catenary riser (SCR). There was a total of 13 km of pipe installed with a diversity of coatings. Baker Hughes Appoints O'Donnell John "Andy" O'Donnell was appointed vice president for business process development for Baker Hughes Inc. His responsibilities will include managing Project Renaissance, an enterprise-wide effort to help Baker Hughes achieve cost savings by streamlining internal business processes, which was announced in 1997.

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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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