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September 22, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
    Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
  • Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
  • New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
  • Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned
Air and Land Transport
  • Five major airlines confirm global alliance
    BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
  • HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
  • UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
  • China raises train speed limits
Features
  • EU seeks standardised boxes
    European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
    Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
  • Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
  • New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
  • Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned
Air and Land Transport
  • Five major airlines confirm global alliance
    BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
  • HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
  • UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
  • China raises train speed limits
Features
  • EU seeks standardised boxes
    European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
    Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
  • Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
  • New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
  • Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned
Air and Land Transport
  • Five major airlines confirm global alliance
    BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
  • HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
  • UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
  • China raises train speed limits
Features
  • EU seeks standardised boxes
    European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

Sched Netweb site
  • River Trade Terminal to start operation in October this year
  • Hapag-Lloyd confident in face of EC fine
  • ScanCir offers new block train service
  • September for first re-aligned southbound sailing
  • NOL executives agree to salary reductions
  • MTU and China Southern build up joint venture
  • Airbus Corporate Jetliner's new client
  • Airbus Industrie makes US$12 bn of business at Farnborough

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
  • Ministers see no urgency in rail traffic liberalization
  • Forwarders fear millennium bug
  • Lufthansa Cargo first half profit
  • Rotterdam conducts powerful lobby for freight airport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
  • Getting the bulbs to bed on time
  • Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
  • China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
  • Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
  • Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
  • COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
  • Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
  • Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
  • Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
  • Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
  • Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant
Transportation
  • Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
  • BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
  • Manila steps into airline-union dispute
  • Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
  • Puerto Rico braces for storm
  • JOC index up nearly 2 points for week
Maritime
  • Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
  • Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
  • Taiwan urged to open ports
  • Commission starts to close shop
  • Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
  • Getting the bulbs to bed on time
  • Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
  • China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
  • Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
  • Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
  • COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
  • Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
  • Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
  • Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
  • Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
  • Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant
Transportation
  • Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
  • BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
  • Manila steps into airline-union dispute
  • Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
  • Puerto Rico braces for storm
  • JOC index up nearly 2 points for week
Maritime
  • Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
  • Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
  • Taiwan urged to open ports
  • Commission starts to close shop
  • Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
  • Getting the bulbs to bed on time
  • Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
  • China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
  • Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
  • Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
  • COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
  • Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
  • Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
  • Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
  • Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
  • Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant
Transportation
  • Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
  • BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
  • Manila steps into airline-union dispute
  • Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
  • Puerto Rico braces for storm
  • JOC index up nearly 2 points for week
Maritime
  • Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
  • Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
  • Taiwan urged to open ports
  • Commission starts to close shop
  • Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ANERA Keeps 2-Digit Increase in September
  • Cosco's New Box Terminal at L.B. Hits Snag

urgente online pressweb site
  • La remodelación del aeropuerto de Zaragoza, a punto de licitarse
  • Renfe aumenta en un 8,7 por ciento el transporte de vehículos nuevos
  • El aeropuerto de Frankfurt acepta las normas antimonopolio de la UE
  • Maersk reestructura servicios y hubs en el Lejano Oriente
  • Irlanda proyecta la privatización de Air Lingus

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ships collide at Colombo Port
  • Mark Fernandes re-elected BCHAA President
  • Hindi fortnight celebrated at JNPT
  • NAFED to import onions
  • E-Commerce ' a new synonym for international business
  • Potential for food processing under utilised
  • Railways to develop 30 large ICDs
  • PSF, PFY exports hit: Dumping
  • Gujarat awaits WB loan for ports safety plans
  • Readymade garment exports rise
  • Kalmar's largest order en route to Turkey
  • IDFC retained to examine port privatisation
  • Planners project 7 per cent GDP growth
  • Gujarat groundnut estimates lowered

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Mercosur bridge project nears go-ahead date
    MERCOSUR's version of the Channel Tunnel could be given the go-ahead as early as November if approved by the Montevideo senate, according to one of the chief engineers.
  • First half losses cut to $219m at Eurotunnel
    EUROTUNNEL has reduced its underlying first-half net losses to '130m ($218.8m) from '323m in the same period a year earlier. Half-year passenger shuttle traffic increased by 85%.
  • Swedish shipping seeks silver lining in election
    SWEDEN's shipping industry is straining to isolate a few silver linings amid the overall confusion thrown up by Sunday's national election. It is hoped that the increase in parliamentary clout secured by the ex-communist Left Party and parties of the non-Socialist persuasion will, somehow, rub off on the industry's fortunes in the long run.
  • Canada urges greater finance sector freedom
    A special task force set up by the Canadian government has recommended that banks and insurance companies should be allowed greater freedom to compete in each other's sectors.
  • Tumen development scaled down
    A seven-year programme that once aimed to transform the remote Tumen River into the "Rotterdam of north-east Asia" has been dramatically scaled down.
  • Transport links urged between Arctic regions
    Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy is calling for increased transportation links between the Arctic regions of the eight circumpolar nations and free trade between those regions.
  • Delhi urges oil tender delay
    India's Ministry of Surface Transport has urged the petroleum ministry to postpone a tender by the Indian Oil Corporation for coastal transportation of clean petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, petrol and kerosene.
  • Mass street protest in Kuala Lumpur
    Riot police guard a Kuala Lumpur courthouse as 7,000 protesters demanded the release of former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim who was due to be arraigned yesterday. Police fired water cannon and tear gas in an attempt to disperse them.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
  • Frontline to raise nominal value of shares
    FRONTLINE has called its agm for October 19 with a proposal on the agenda to increase the nominal value of the shares.
  • Seafarers slam Marina over ferry sinking
    THE Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority has been strongly criticised by seafarers following the sinking of the 13,734 grt ferry Princess of the Orient.
  • Ferry survivors accuse crew of deserting them
    SURVIVORS of the Philippine ferry Princess of the Orient have alleged that the officers and crew deserted them as the ship sank.
  • DANE to order trimaran passenger ferry
    GREEK ferry operator DANE Sea Lines has announced it will place a $55m order with the Australian shipbuilder Incat for the construction of a trimaran passenger ferry.
  • Rammed containership sinks in Colombo
    A FEEDER containership, the 287 teu Leerort, sank in Colombo harbour on September 19 after it was rammed by 2,480 teu Zim Piraeus.
  • Naviera Pinillos cuts losses dramatically
    SPANISH container line Naviera Pinillos reported a loss of Ptas32.9m ($230,000) on revenues of Ptas4bn for the first half of 1998, much improved on last year.
  • Eurotunnel in profit from debt shake up
    EUROTUNNEL, the Channel tunnel operator, has reported a surge in traffic and an improve-ment in net profit, thanks to debt restructuring.
  • Italian owners still in bidding for SNAM tankers
    THREE Italian owners remain in the bidding for four tankers put on the market by Italian owner SNAM last April.
  • Indian government to divest SCI shares
    INDIA'S government is to reduce its equity in Shipping Corp of India (SCI) to 51 per cent of the total shareholding.
  • Another collision off Singapore
    ANOTHER collision has taken place in Singapore waters, this time involving a container feeder vessel and a bulkcarrier.
  • Escort tug controversy continues
    A PLAN by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) to station a rescue tug near the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca is being opposed.
  • Australian port productivity soars
    PRODUCTIVITY is said to have greatly improved under new labour structures at Australian ports operated by the Patrick stevedoring company.
  • Malta Shipbuilding struggles after accounts frozen
    MALTA Shipbuilding is struggling to stay open as its bank accounts were frozen.
  • Grain majors back CN take-over of Illinois Central
    GRAIN companies have come out in support of Canadian National Railway's proposed take-over of the Illinois Central Railroad because the deal could provide better port access.
  • Groupe Bourbon enters Paris stock exchange
    FRENCH shipowner Groupe Bourbon is to enter the Second Market of the French stock exchange.
  • Intertanko meets MPA over navigational safety
    INTERTANKO md Dagfinn Lunde met officials from Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) on September 19 to discuss navigational safety issues.
  • BV ejects ships as turnover grows
    BUREAU Veritas' has ejected 198 vessels so far this year, following 252 vessels last year for non-conformity with class rules, but turnover grows.
  • 150 missing, believed drowned, as ferry sinks
    PHILIPPINE Coast Guard and Navy patrols continued to search for bodies today after the roro ferry Princess of the Orient sank on September 18 during Tropical Storm 'Vicki'.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Caterpillar Logistics va créer un EDC à Bornem pour Toshiba Electronics
    La société de fabrication de semi-conducteurs Toshiba a confié sa logistique en Europe à la société américaine Caterpillar Logistics Services, basée à Zaventem. Celle-ci va créer pour la société japonaise un centre européen de distribution (EDC) à Bornem. C'est ce que nous a déclaré David Ecklund, vice-président de Caterpillar Logistics Europe, à l'occasion d'une visite à l'EDC qui a été construit pour Hyundai Motors à Lummen, dans le Limbourg belge. Cette plate-forme, exploitée pour le compte du constructeur automobile coréen, est en effet opérationnelle depuis peu. Elle sera officiellement inaugurée ce vendredi.
  • UAL/AOGC assure un service retour sur Anvers
    Tout récemment, le service conjoint assuré par les armements nigérians Universal Africa Lines et AOGC, le transporteur vraquier national (1), s'est distingué à Anvers en y présentant un cargo multipurpose tween-decker, le m/v "Yola" de 6.400 t.dw, dont c'était la première escale et qui, en tant que quatrième unité, vient renforcer ledit service. En effet, la fréquence passe à trois départs par mois.
  • GMT Shipping Line lance un service mixte sur le Nigeria
    Vers la fin du mois d'octobre, le jeune armement GMT Shipping Line Inc (UK) se manifestera pour la première fois à Anvers dans le cadre d'un nouveau service de ligne régulière mixte, donc axé sur le breakbulk et les containers, au départ de la Baltique et de l'Europe du Nord et en direct à destination du Nigeria, à savoir Lagos Apapa. Hambourg sera également directement concerné.
  • Forte hausse des résultats semestriels d'Eurotunnel
    Les résultats financiers d'Eurotunnel ont été marqués par une forte hausse du bénéfice opérationnel, une baisse encourageante des pertes et un bénéfice net résultant d'un bénéfice exceptionnel généré par la restructuration financière. Dans un communiqué, Patrick Ponsolle, le président d'Eurotunnel, déclare qu'il s'attend à une hausse tant du trafic passagers que du trafic fret grâce à une augmentation de la capacité des navettes fret et à la création de corridors de fret européens, la promotion que mèneront les nouveaux exploitants d'Eurostar (RU) dans le but d'attirer de nouveaux clients et la création de la ligne à grande vitesse entre Londres et Folkestone.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • P&O Ports clears decks for change
    P&O Ports has moved a step closer to introducing changes in work practices on the waterfront by terminating existing, uncertified, enterprise agreements.
    This was confirmed yesterday by P&O Ports director, Australia and new Zealand, Andrew Burgess.
    Mr Burgess told DCN the Maritime Union of Australia was advised of the termination earlier this month and the agreements had since lapsed.
    He said this was pending the negotiation of new working arrangements which the stevedore wished to introduce in consultation with the union.
  • Bridge money welcome but inadequate
    While on the one hand welcoming the coalition's commitment to provide $20 million towards a National Highway bridge upgrade program -- to pave the way for the introduction of the NRTC's proposed new truck "mass limits" regime -- industry and local government organisations have generally labelled it "woefully inadequate".
    On Friday, Federal Transport Minister Mark Vaile said the $20 million in commonwealth funding would act as a catalyst for negotiations with the states on their contributions to the bridge upgrade program designed to enable truck mass limits to be increased from 42.5 to 45.5 tonnes for trucks with "road friendly suspensions".
  • 'Policies are off the track'
    Rail 2000 executive director of Mark Carter has roundly criticised the federal coalition and the ALP for displaying a lack of any real commitment to initiating the radical changes required by the industry after the 3 October election.
    He said the coalition's rail policy was still essentially based on its provision of $250 million in rail upgrade funding through the Australian Rail Track Corporation.
    "The only additional funding is $60 million and that's coming from the private sector and the States," Mr Carter said.
  • Narrabeen inquiry under way
    An investigation was in progress in Sydney yesterday to determine the causes of a near disaster at Sydney Harbour at the weekend.
    The Manly ferry Narrabeen hit rocks off Middle Head while sailing through a narrow passage between the landmark and an exclusion zone which had been set up to test Olympic sailing arrangements.
    The incident occurred at about 4.30pm on Sunday when the vessel, capable of accommodating 1100 passengers, was sailing from Manly to Circular Quay with about 500 people on board.
  • Cotton-packin' first for Brisbane
    Brisbane is set to become the only Australian port to pack cotton at the wharf with a deal signed between the Port of Brisbane Corporation and Island Packing and Storage to build three cotton storage sheds on Fisherman Islands.
    The sheds, to be located behind wharves 6 and 7, will provide a total of 12,000 square metres storage capacity and will be completed in time for the anticipated record cotton crop in 1999.
    "The fact that Fisherman Islands has been purpose built as an intermodal port complex gives us the advantage of having land immediately available directly adjacent to the wharf," Port of Brisbane Corporation chief executive officer Graham Mulligan said.

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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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