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September 16, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL sees heavy losses for first half, red ink for whole year
    Asian crisis, low freight rates dampen outlook for national carrier
  • S'pore software firm puts ISM manual on-line
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Carrier blames Asian crisis and recent air disasters in Taiwan
    Garuda dropping two Paris-Jakarta flights
  • Vietnam Airlines plane skids off runway
  • Taiwan opens bidding for rail project
  • Schiphol airport eyeing Thai alliance: report
Features
  • Carmakers face years of pain
    Regional slump has hit the market badly, idling factories and putting tens of thousands out of work
Columns
  • Pragmatic approach needed to flag of convenience debate

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL sees heavy losses for first half, red ink for whole year
    Asian crisis, low freight rates dampen outlook for national carrier
  • S'pore software firm puts ISM manual on-line
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Carrier blames Asian crisis and recent air disasters in Taiwan
    Garuda dropping two Paris-Jakarta flights
  • Vietnam Airlines plane skids off runway
  • Taiwan opens bidding for rail project
  • Schiphol airport eyeing Thai alliance: report
Features
  • Carmakers face years of pain
    Regional slump has hit the market badly, idling factories and putting tens of thousands out of work
Columns
  • Pragmatic approach needed to flag of convenience debate

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL sees heavy losses for first half, red ink for whole year
    Asian crisis, low freight rates dampen outlook for national carrier
  • S'pore software firm puts ISM manual on-line
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Carrier blames Asian crisis and recent air disasters in Taiwan
    Garuda dropping two Paris-Jakarta flights
  • Vietnam Airlines plane skids off runway
  • Taiwan opens bidding for rail project
  • Schiphol airport eyeing Thai alliance: report
Features
  • Carmakers face years of pain
    Regional slump has hit the market badly, idling factories and putting tens of thousands out of work
Columns
  • Pragmatic approach needed to flag of convenience debate

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL sees heavy losses for first half, red ink for whole year
    Asian crisis, low freight rates dampen outlook for national carrier
  • S'pore software firm puts ISM manual on-line
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Carrier blames Asian crisis and recent air disasters in Taiwan
    Garuda dropping two Paris-Jakarta flights
  • Vietnam Airlines plane skids off runway
  • Taiwan opens bidding for rail project
  • Schiphol airport eyeing Thai alliance: report
Features
  • Carmakers face years of pain
    Regional slump has hit the market badly, idling factories and putting tens of thousands out of work
Columns
  • Pragmatic approach needed to flag of convenience debate

Sched Netweb site
  • Strong gains for Singamas' half year
  • Toyota prepares for growth
  • Thai exports increase over first six months
  • Le Havre port mission visits Vietnam and Malaysia
  • Port of Savannah has record tonnage
  • FedEx and Boeing team up for new service
  • United Airlines supports UK Office of Fair Trading
  • New routes for AA/Grupo Taca

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
  • E-commerce press recognition of Cargoweb
  • Battle for participation in Thai airport exploitation
  • Air Canada strike also at an end
  • Vessel-sharing pact Contship and Fesco in ships deal
  • Mercedes chief executive becomes highest paid German MD
  • Postponement of goods railroad extension
  • Valuable goods at crashed Swissair flight

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Congress told sanctions are overwhelming
  • NVOs, importers pay extra for vessel space
  • Last-ditch effort made to derail ship bill
  • Clinton idea gets the cold shoulder
  • Customs clamps down on Macau textile imports
  • US views APL as textbook case in Japan port flap
  • Union Pacific Railroad gets a new president and COO
  • Sea-Land to begin weekly feeder service to Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod
  • EU proposes coordination with US on food safety
  • Greenbrier and Bombardier complete deal to build railcars together in Mexico
  • Hoover Materials opens multi-use handling center
  • British Airways eyeing Cuban market
  • International Logistics changes name to GeoLogistics Corp.
  • Bangladesh will send in troops to move flood plagued export cargo
  • Insurers say global cargo risks up, premiums down
  • Emery Worldwide appoints two vice presidents
Transportation
  • UP says rail problems resolved
  • BNSF scoring traffic gains at UP's expense
Maritime
  • Japanese lines also want port deregulation
  • Senator vows push to change Jones Act
  • Lines question coziness of ministry, harbor group
  • Vessel casualties lowest in decade
  • For some, presence of gangs on docks remains a concern

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Congress told sanctions are overwhelming
  • NVOs, importers pay extra for vessel space
  • Last-ditch effort made to derail ship bill
  • Clinton idea gets the cold shoulder
  • Customs clamps down on Macau textile imports
  • US views APL as textbook case in Japan port flap
  • Union Pacific Railroad gets a new president and COO
  • Sea-Land to begin weekly feeder service to Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod
  • EU proposes coordination with US on food safety
  • Greenbrier and Bombardier complete deal to build railcars together in Mexico
  • Hoover Materials opens multi-use handling center
  • British Airways eyeing Cuban market
  • International Logistics changes name to GeoLogistics Corp.
  • Bangladesh will send in troops to move flood plagued export cargo
  • Insurers say global cargo risks up, premiums down
  • Emery Worldwide appoints two vice presidents
Transportation
  • UP says rail problems resolved
  • BNSF scoring traffic gains at UP's expense
Maritime
  • Japanese lines also want port deregulation
  • Senator vows push to change Jones Act
  • Lines question coziness of ministry, harbor group
  • Vessel casualties lowest in decade
  • For some, presence of gangs on docks remains a concern

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Congress told sanctions are overwhelming
  • NVOs, importers pay extra for vessel space
  • Last-ditch effort made to derail ship bill
  • Clinton idea gets the cold shoulder
  • Customs clamps down on Macau textile imports
  • US views APL as textbook case in Japan port flap
  • Union Pacific Railroad gets a new president and COO
  • Sea-Land to begin weekly feeder service to Israeli ports of Haifa and Ashdod
  • EU proposes coordination with US on food safety
  • Greenbrier and Bombardier complete deal to build railcars together in Mexico
  • Hoover Materials opens multi-use handling center
  • British Airways eyeing Cuban market
  • International Logistics changes name to GeoLogistics Corp.
  • Bangladesh will send in troops to move flood plagued export cargo
  • Insurers say global cargo risks up, premiums down
  • Emery Worldwide appoints two vice presidents
Transportation
  • UP says rail problems resolved
  • BNSF scoring traffic gains at UP's expense
Maritime
  • Japanese lines also want port deregulation
  • Senator vows push to change Jones Act
  • Lines question coziness of ministry, harbor group
  • Vessel casualties lowest in decade
  • For some, presence of gangs on docks remains a concern

urgente online pressweb site
  • El puerto de Cartagena supera la media española en tráfico de mercancías
  • Correos tendrá oficinas en los centros comerciales de Continente
  • Air Plus Comet apuesta por Argentina
  • I Symposium Internacional de la Logística
  • FedEx, distinguida por su compromiso con la maternidad de las trabajadoras

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk upgrading Australia - E. Asia service to weekly
  • Advance Container Line commences Calcutta-Singapore shuttle service
  • IPA to frame norms for buying equipment
  • Convert EPZs into corporate bodies, MEPZMA urges commerce sub-panel
  • Rs 21-cr cashew project
  • TMB clears 3 port projects
  • HC fiat to Centre: Revise rubber prices in 2 months
  • The Commerce Ministry
  • Kochi Port plans to engage dredger on contract
  • Spanish trade team coming next month
  • India, EU to discuss anti-dumping duty on unbleached cotton fabrics
  • EDI facility at Hyderabad air cargo complex for faster trade deals
  • Goa shipyards clinch pacts with Portugal groups
  • UK ports team here looking for BOT opportunities
  • Overseas trade enquiries

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 1998
  • Friday price explosion in major ports
    In the process of last minute market calls this Friday (11/9), a source said that markets have gone crazy today. After a long period with extremely depressed price levels, the gains in crudes and nervous markets have combined forces to produce a jump in prices.
  • Fuel squeeze in Fujairah
    As several Fujairah bunker suppliers have seen fuel oil inventories diminish, prices have soared in this major bunkering port. Several suppliers are now unable to take any new nominations for delivery before the 15th or 16th of September.
  • Rebates for bunker only calls introduced two ports
    Effective 1 September, 1998, the Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas Port Administration authorities have agreed to a 50% discount in port dues on all vessels calling for bunkers only.
  • Shell gives up IFO 380 supplies in Hong Kong
    The extremely competitive market in Hong Kong has made Shell decide to temporarily withdraw IFO 380 from this marine market.
  • Magnatronics announce version 3 of Bunkering
    This is a software programme aimed at all suppliers, traders and brokers in the marine industry, and it covers the full operation of bunkering from inquiry to invoice.

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • November 20 is 'D-day' for Portnet's open gates appeal
  • SA will lead perishable export boom
  • Mogadishu service sets sail
  • ICS students - miss this meeting at your peril
  • R20-bn worth of projects are lined up for Coega
  • SCL renames French agent
  • Don't forget to add VAT to your insurance value for imports
  • Slow boat from India!
  • KLM test-drives new service package
  • Seychelles tax deal set to boost bilateral trade
  • Maharaj unveils new transport strategy
  • Internet site offers instant access to business opportunities
  • 'Viamax sale will kickstart Transnet's privatisation programme' - Mkwanazi
  • NRZ calls for bidders
  • Zambia ditches Durban for Nacala
  • Zimbabwe targets SA products in latest import tariff revision
  • Mike Lamb set to drive ZA-CCS forward
  • Deregulation could resolve JIA's 'exorbitant' fuel price
  • Karen Mitchell heads up CASS project
  • E Cape rail link will compete with road and sea on Durban route
  • EMIA allowances are 'not sufficient'
  • Forwarders consider action to snuff out border post chancers
  • Specialisation pays off for DHL Port Elizabeth
  • Economist says recession is not yet officially defined
  • Singapore Airlines bids for stake in SAA
  • Wilhelmsen adds Aussie - Mauritius link
  • World Trade Centre offers global trade degree courses

Marine Logweb site
  • Leif Höegh to sell liner operations to Egon Oldendorff
  • FBI director says indictments are near in MSC repair scam
  • Seattle to homeport Alaska cruise ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NOL facing substantial interim loss
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), the Singapore national carrier, will make a loss this year due to continued weak freight rates and the economic turmoil in Asia.
  • Minoan order for Fincantieri
    Greek ferry operator Minoan Line has placed an order worth a potential $260m with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two 2,000 passenger cruise ferries.
  • Cargo writers need to know more about non-marine risk
    CARGO underwriters need to improve their knowledge of the non-marine cargo risks they face in the light of increased landside exposure, a senior figure in the London cargo market has urged.
  • American underwriters report losses
    The American Institute of Marine Underwriters added its voice yesterday to the marine insurers reporting fierce competition and reduced profits.
  • Fresh action urged on US port upgrades
    MORE must be done to upgrade US ports as the country becomes increasingly dependent on international trade, Rodney Slater, the US transportation secretary, said at the weekend.
  • S Africa controls lifted
    SOUTH Africa has taken a further decisive step in the transition towards an open shipping market, by lifting controls over the transport of a huge volume of liner service fresh cargoes.
  • Lauritzen expands gas carrier fleet
    LAURITZEN Group member Lauritzen Kosan Tankers will today name its two gas carrier newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan.
  • Pacific Carriers sees interim profits leap
    Pacific Carriers, the Robert Kuok-owned Singapore shipping group, has reported a leap in interim profits thanks partly to the strong US dollar and associated trading activities.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
  • Marfret revives Middle Eastern links
    MARFRET, the Marseilles-based liner operator, has announced a revival of links with the Middle East and North Africa, with plans for two new liner services.
  • Panama dumps controversial certificate
    PANAMA is planning to abolish the controversial transitional certificate of competency, which has been strongly opposed by Filipino seafarers.
  • UK chases Indian port contracts
    THE UK ports industry is keen to develop industrial and container terminals in India, and is currently holding negotiations with a number of Indian companies.
  • Collenette calls for pilotage review
    CANADA'S transport minister David Collenette has asked the Canadian Transportation Agency to conduct a review of the controversial, 'overpriced' pilotage system.
  • Malta Shipbuilding stung for $5.8m compensation
    MALTA Shipbuilding has received two 'garnishee orders' claiming 'm2.2m ($5.8m) in compensation for the cancellation of two trawler orders for Norwegian owners.
  • US underwriters take a mauling
    THERE has been a dramatic deterioration in underwriting results in 1997, according to Richard Desimone, chairman of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters.
  • VP Gore opens APL's Seattle terminal
    US vice-president Al Gore and transportation secretary, Rodney Slater officially opened the new APL terminal at the Port of Seattle on September 13.
  • Crackdown on smuggling lifts commodity prices
    RENEWED efforts by Chinese authorities to crack down on smuggling into China have helped to boost commodity prices on local markets.
  • Senate committee hears of changes to Jones Act
    TESTIMONY on a bill that would modify the Jones Act will be heard by the US Senate's Commerce Committee today.
  • Leif Hoegh sells liner business
    LEIF Hoegh, the Norwegian shipping group, is to sell its liner activity, Hoegh Lines, and four multipurpose vessels to Lubeck-based Egon Oldendorff.
  • Indian breaker decides to repair vessel instead
    SEALAND Shipping and Exports, an Indian shipbreaking company, has repaired a vessel acquired for scrap and plans to load cargo for South Africa.
  • Market turmoil has changed view of marine risk
    UNDERWRITERS' perception of marine risk is likely to have been changed by a reduction in investment income caused by the recent turmoil in the world's stock markets.
  • Slimmed Patrick 'will not cope with throughput'
    AUSTRALIA'S slimmed down stevedoring labour force will not be able to cope with cargo volumes, according to the MUA.
  • EC denies P&O Nedlloyd penalty speculation
    SPECULATION that Brussels is to fine P&O Nedlloyd '25m ('42m) for its part in price fixing by the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement has been flatly denied by the Commission.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
  • Le ministère néerlandais des Transports reçoit 12 mia. de NLG supplémentaires pour l'amélioration de l'accessibilité
    Le gouvernement néerlandais a libéré 12 mia. de NLG supplémentaires pour garantir l'accessibilité des Pays-Bas. Un supplément de quelque 600 mio. de NLG est en outre prévu pour l'assainissement du lit des rivières, qui seront approfondies par la même occasion. C'est ce qu'ont annoncé la nouvelle ministre des Transport Tineke Netelenbos et la secrétaire d'Etat Monique de Vries lors de la session explicative au sujet du budget de leur ministère, qui sera exposé lors de l'ouverture de l'année parlementaire.
  • Assurance maritime: un marché de plus en plus compétitif
    Quelque 500 assureurs maritimes venus des quatre coins du monde sont réunis cette semaine à Lisbonne pour y participer à la conférence annuelle de l'International Union of Maritime Insurance (IUMI) et y discuter des problèmes et défis que rencontre le secteur. Le marché de l'assurance maritime traverse à nouveau une période de chute des taux et d'assouplissement des conditions de souscription, à tel point que sa rentabilité est à nouveau gravement menacée. Certains souscripteurs, notamment belges, refusent toutefois de suivre le (mauvais) exemple souvent donné par les grands marchés et tablent sur une relation à long terme avec courtiers et clients, ainsi que sur la qualité de leurs services, pour développer leurs activités, nous ont expliqué Etienne Haenecour et François de Maeyer, les président et vice-président de l'Association des Assureurs maritimes (ABAM).
  • Les ministres européens des Transports se penchent à nouveau sur le transit
    Une réunion informelle des ministres européens des Transports a lieu aujourd'hui et demain à Feldberg en Autriche. Les sujets suivants y sont à l'ordre du jour: l'harmonisation des règlements, la poursuite de la libéralisation du marché du transport et ses conséquences au niveau de l'emploi, des conditions sociales, de la sécurité ainsi que la création d'une réglementation-cadre visant à limiter l'impact du transport routier sur l'environnement.
  • Termont: "Gand a droit à sa part"
    L'échevin du port de Gand, Daniël Termont, a exprimé lors d'une réunion de la communauté portuaire vendredi soir, son irritation concernant certains aspects du groupement d'intérêt économique entre Anvers et Zeebrugge pour le secteur containérisé. D'après lui, "cet accord ne se limite pas au secteur containérisé. Il contient des accords poussés qui nuisent aux intérêts du port de Gand."

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Patrick 'extremely pleased as EBA begins
    PATRICK yesterday declared that it was extremely pleased with the manner in which its new enterprise agreement was implemented.
    A Patrick director, Bill Clayton, told DCN there were only minor incidents, one in Brisbane and one in Sydney and these were quickly resolved to the satisfaction of the company.
    Both related to safety issues which were resolved in Patrick's favor once safety authorities were called in.
    Mr Clayton said he was extremely pleased that the agreement was working and, in particular, that the same work was being performed with roughly half the workforce required previously.
  • Contship, FANAL in N American tie-up
    In a move which may signal an unsatisfactory end to negotiations between CP Ships and Delmas/Brierley Industries over a possible sale of ANZDL, Contship Containerlines and Far Eastern Shipping Co have announced a tie-up in the North America-Australia/New Zealand trade.
    Although several rounds of talks about possible co-operation have been held over the past twelve months,
    formalisation of the deal appears to have taken local management of both lines by surprise and details yesterday were scarce.
    According to a statement issued in the UK on Saturday (Australian time) on behalf of Contship and FESCo, a vessel sharing agreement has been reached, although the deal reached appears to be more of a slot charter/exchange than a VSA.
    "Under the arrangement, due to commence in November and subject to U.S. regulatory approval, Contship Containerlines will gain access to container slots on the fixed-day weekly service of FESCo Australia North America Line via the US West Coast," the statement said.
  • Holyman loss follows write-downs
    HOLYMAN recorded an operating loss, after tax and abnormals, of $44.747 million in the half-year to 30 June, according to the latest report on the Sydney-based transport group's fluctuating fortunes.
    Chairman Richard Austen said although the $44.747 million loss compared with a profit of $204,000 over the same period in 1997, the latest result followed a continuing major overhaul of operations designed to shed non-core businesses and re-focus Holyman's corporate outlook on its shipping and transport operations.
    He said the directors had, therefore, written down the value of non-core assets to reflect their expected earnings and market value.
  • Toll deal near
    AGGRESSIVE transport giant Toll Holdings appears set to add one of Australia's largest road express operations to its broad transport group after launching a takeover bid for Mayne Nickless's troubled Ipec and Jetsroad business.
    It is believed that a heads of agreement for Toll to acquire the recently merged express freight businesses was to be completed late yesterday [14/9] following a Mayne Nickless board meeting.
    The takeover, which continues Toll's ongoing program to grow by acquisition, was thought likely to be announced to the Australian Stock Exchange late last night ahead of today's release of the company's 1997-98 annual results in Melbourne.

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