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December 15, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
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 Timesweb site
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 Timesweb site
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

Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Cargowebweb site
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 Commerceweb site
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 Commerceweb site
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 Commerceweb site
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

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MOL to Spins off Liner Marketing Division
  • Mitsubishi Logistics Opens Subsidiary in Pt. Klang
  • FedEx Places Drop Box at Convenience Store

urgente online pressweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 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

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • 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

Marine Logweb site
  • 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

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 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.

Fairplayweb site
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.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • 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.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • 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.

Marine Linkweb site
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
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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