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BRIEFS
April 25, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • PSA breaks throughput record
  • Court orders stevedore company to take back workers
  • ECT starts its Italian job
  • TSA accused of involvement in JUEFC rate rise
  • OOIL 1997 profits plunge
  • New boat for UASC
  • Making air freight quicker
  • Shenzhen to build international air-cargo centre
  • Lauda Air expands its Antipodean role

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
  • Shippers driving force behind European logistics
  • Geodis out of the red
  • Shippers consider rail transport privatization too slow
  • German federal states quickly want more intermodal transport
  • Low price promotes intermodal transport
  • French-Canadian consortium builds French freight airport
  • Evergreen launches North Europe - South America service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Back to square one on dredging
  • Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
  • Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
  • FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
  • UPS may owe big tax bill to US
  • Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
  • Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
  • Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
  • Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
  • U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
  • Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
  • BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license
Transportation
  • UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
  • Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
  • Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
  • STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review
Maritime
  • Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
  • CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Back to square one on dredging
  • Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
  • Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
  • FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
  • UPS may owe big tax bill to US
  • Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
  • Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
  • Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
  • Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
  • U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
  • Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
  • BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license
Transportation
  • UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
  • Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
  • Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
  • STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review
Maritime
  • Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
  • CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Back to square one on dredging
  • Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
  • Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
  • FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
  • UPS may owe big tax bill to US
  • Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
  • Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
  • Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
  • Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
  • U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
  • Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
  • BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license
Transportation
  • UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
  • Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
  • Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
  • STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review
Maritime
  • Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
  • CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
APRIL 25 1998
  • FedEx to purchase MD-11
  • Sonoda to chair OECD Maritime Committee
  • FEFC stands firm on rate restoration
  • APL to expand domestic box fleet
  • Fritz opens 11,000sqm cargo center in Tilburg
  • Trans-Siberia rail achieves 10-day transit time

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
  • P&O To Merge Bulk Shipping With Shougang
  • Coeclerici Wins $25M Transshipment Bid
  • Piraeus Port Boss Quits Over Labor Problems

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • OECD opponents under fire
    US Senate majority leader Trent Lott has unleashed his most outspoken attack on opponents of the OECD agreement to eliminate shipbuilding subsidies.
  • IMO calls for more work on cover code
    THE International Maritime Organisation has recommended that further work be carried out on the development of a code covering minimum standards for marine insurance, in close collaboration with the insurance industry, writes Andrea Felsted.
  • Newport News reports first-quarter increase
    NEWPORT News Shipbuilding has reported first-quarter net earnings of $16m ($0.44 per share) on revenues of $397m, up 23% on the year-earlier $13m ($0.38 per share), but off 1.5% on the 1997 quarter's $403m, respectively.
  • Florida physicians insurance dropped
    A PLANNED provision requiring all doctors in Florida to obtain a minimum $250,000 of medical malpractice insurance has been scuppered by the Florida Legislature, writes Joel Glass, Washington Correspon-dent.
  • Modest start for Port Klang bunkering
    MALAYSIA'S government-backed effort to develop bunkering services at Port Klang, which the government is promoting as a national load centre, has made a modest start.
  • Singapore port officials promote Eritrea study
    A VISIT to the African state of Eritrea to promote a detailed study on port management has been made by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, writes Edward Ion, Asia Editor, Singapore.
  • Landmark legal ruling made over 'Ya Mawlaya' collision
    INDIA'S Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark decision that the Bombay High Court lacked jurisdiction to try limitation of liability actions filed by owner/mana-gers of the bulk carrier, Ya Mawlaya, which was in a December 1994 collision with the tanker, New World.
  • Indian firms try to meet IMO deadline
    INDIAN shipping companies are in the process of acquiring the necessary certification that will allow them to trade in international waters, in line with International Maritime Organisation requirements.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
  • Piraeus port chairman quits
    PIRAEUS Port Authority chairman George Klavdianos resigned his post today after being criticised by shipping minister Stavros Soumakis.
  • Jinhui posts loss as turnover falls
    HONG Kong-listed Jinhui Holdings has reported a net loss of HK$51.9m ($6.7m) for 1997 on the back of reduced turnover in a weak market.
  • Panama to build cruise port
    A $100m cruise line and tourist complex is slated for Panama's Port Amador, a former US naval base.
  • Australian ports remain bottom of league
    MELBOURNE remains one of the highest cost ports for ship-based charges in those ports served worldwide by member lines represented by Liner Shipping Services.
  • Eight rescued after ships collide
    SIX Filipino and two South Korean crew were rescued when their freighter sank yesterday after colliding with a gravel cargo ship off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu.
  • Box build-up goes on in Australia
    CONTAINERS continued to build up both inside and outside Australian docks today despite a court order allowing sacked union wharfies to have their jobs back.
  • Asian crisis hits British Columbia
    ASIA'S economic crisis has caused cutbacks at British Columbia's ports.
  • Mobil plans Panama tank farm
    THE Panamanian subsidiary of Mobil Oil Corp, Alireza Mobil, is planning to build a tank farm to suppy fuel to ships passing through the Panama Canal.
  • FEFC seeks more rate hikes
    THE 15 member lines of the Far East Freight Conference say they will be seeking further rate increases from October and will also be reviewing a number of new charges.
  • Germany criticises European port policy
    THE German Transport Ministry has criticised the European Commission's green paper on port policy.
  • Evergreen invests $300m in Coco Solo
    EVERGREEN plans to spend $300m to expand its Coco Solo container terminal in Panama.
  • Output slumps at Brazilian yards
    JOBS and tonnage delivered by Brazilian shipyards fell by half in 1997, according to the Brazilian shipbuilding industry.
  • IMO to close Chile office
    AFTER 21 years offering technical assistance in Latin America, the IMO is to close its office in Chile, the only regional branch outside its London headquarters.
  • Liquid berth for JNPT
    JAWAHARLAL Nehru Port has been given approval, in principle, to award Bharat Petroleum Corporation a build-operate-transfer licence to develop a liquid cargo berth.
  • Finance ministers' rows 'threaten Dutch yards'
    DUTCH shipbuilders are likely to be hit by disagreements between finance ministers within Europe and further afield, said Fred Busker, chairman of the Dutch builders' association.
  • Leghorn signs Cuban deal
    LEGHORN port authority has signed a letter of intent to co-operate in cargo handling and shipbuilding operations with Cuban companies.
  • Mariotti to land Silversea newbuildings
    ITALIAN shipbuilder T Mariotti in Genoa is thought most likely to win an order for two 25,000 gt deluxe cruiseships from Silversea Cruise.
  • Lasco to flag out rest of fleet
    LATVIAN state owned operator Lasco has decided to flag out its last four Latvian-flagged vessels because of the country's unfavourable shipping policy.
  • Fairplay takes on Rotterdam tugmen
    HAMBURG-based towage company Fairplay is preparing to take on rivals in Rotterdam with four newbuilding harbour tugs.
  • Stena Line still loses out
    STENA Line, the Swedish ferry group, has reported a first quarter loss of Skr 490m ($62.3m), almost unchanged from a year before.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
APRIL 24, 1998
  • Anvers: le trafic containers (+11,5%) poursuit sur sa lancée
    L'exercice 98 s'annonce bien pour le port d'Anvers. Ainsi qu'évoqué brièvement dans une édition précédente, le trafic maritime global à l'issue du prermier trimestre était en progression de 9,3% avec 29,9 mio. de t. Dans ce contexte, les diverses sont intervenues pour la moitié de cette croissance avec un volume de 14,72 mio. de t (+9,9), tandis que les vracs ont également fait preuve d'une belle progression avec un volume de 15,17 mio. de t (+8,7%). Les containers, de leur côté, sont toujours en hausse avec 8,45 mio. de t (+10%) ou 760.830 TEU (+11,5%).
  • "La part de la route dans le transport entre le Maghreb et l'UE doit augmenter"
    "La part du transport routier dans les échanges entre le Maghreb et l'Union européenne n'est actuellement que de 7%, le transport maritime étant dominant avec 93%. Si l'on tient compte de la part de la route dans l'UE (70%) ou dans les échanges avec l'Europe de l'Est (60%), et de ce que les produits maghrébins exportés sont parfaitement adaptés au camion, il est clair que cette proportion devrait augmenter. Mais pour cela, il faudra qu'un certain nombre de problèmes soient résolus".
  • Belgique: création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes
    Mieux vaut tard que jamais. Les instances fédérales se sont finalement décidées à s'occuper des ports maritimes belges, du moins pour ce qui est du ressort des compétences du gouvernement national. Un projet de loi a été introduit à la Chambre des Représentants. Il porte sur la création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes, dont la mission sera de veiller à la compétitivité internationale des ports belges. Elle devrait exercer sa compétence d'avis d'initiative ou à la demande du gouvernement fédéra et être présidée par le ministre des Affaires économiques.
  • Rhin d'Acier: enfin un point de vue officiel belge
    La conférence interministérielle des Transports et de l'Infrastructure a récemment chargé le ministre fédéral belge des Transports Michel Daerden de négocier avec les Pays-Bas et l'Allemagne la réactivation du Rhin d'Acier entre le port d'Anvers et la Ruhr via Herentals. Elle demande par ailleurs à la SNCB de "poursuivre les études concernant le Rhin d'Acier et d'effectuer une analyse de la problématique du transport de marchandises par rail sur l'ensemble du territoire belge".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Builders in broadside at IC
    Australian shipbuilders have dismissed the industry Commission,s submission to the Shipbuilding Review panel a bureaucratic nonsense, describing the recommendation to abandon the bounty as being ,extremely naïve,.
    Australian Shipbuilders Association chairman Robert Clifford said removing the bounty would result in the loss of contracts to overseas yards in the same way that occurred when the bounty scheme was in doubt in 1996-97.
  • NSW ports lead, says minister
    New South Wales ports - or at least those wharves operated by P&O Ports - are doing a roaring business according to the state government, despite the continuing row between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia.
    The NSW Minister for Ports Kim Yeadon, claimed that state,s ports will be operating at about 70 per cent capacity as far as container movements are concerned following discussions between the MUA and the NSW Farmers Association, chaired by the NSW Premier Bob Carr.
  • More overseas unions join dock,s protest
    Overseas unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers, Federation have been stepping up their campaign to support dismissed members of the Maritime Union of Australia.
    In London, the ITF has set up a dispute centre with dedicated staff to coordinate and monitor international action.
  • Charlton to double WA efforts on the waterfront
    Western Australian Transport Minister Eric Charlton says the industrial turmoil over the past two weeks has made him even more determined to reform the western waterfront.
    He said the state,s port authority boards were considering a range of reform measures including the use of workplace agreements and contracting out of a range of port functions.
  • Triple A launched as ASA mulls move
    Four major Asian shipping companies yesterday signed an agreement in Sydney to formalise the Asia-Australia Alliance - or triple A consortium -on the eve of a likely announcement of a major expansion by a competing group.
    Triple A comprises MISC, MOL OOCL and PIL and will shortly begin Australia-South-East Asia service operated under two separate loops, with four vessels in each loop.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
  • Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
  • New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
  • Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
  • Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
  • Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
  • Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
  • Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
  • Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
  • New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA sets new records.
  • Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
  • Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
  • Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
  • Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
  • Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
  • The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
  • Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
  • The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
  • Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
  • Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
  • Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
  • ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
  • Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
  • The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
  • TNT and SAA cooperate.
  • Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
  • Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
  • Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
  • Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
  • New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
  • Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
  • Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
  • Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
  • Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
  • Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
  • Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
  • New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA sets new records.
  • Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
  • Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
  • Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
  • Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
  • Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
  • The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
  • Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
  • The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
  • Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
  • Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
  • Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
  • ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
  • Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
  • The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
  • TNT and SAA cooperate.
  • Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
  • Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
  • Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
  • Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
  • New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
  • Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
  • Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
  • Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
  • Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
  • Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
  • Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
  • New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA sets new records.
  • Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
  • Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
  • Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
  • Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
  • Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
  • The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
  • Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
  • The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
  • Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
  • Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
  • Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
  • ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
  • Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
  • The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
  • TNT and SAA cooperate.
  • Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
  • Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
  • Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
  • Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
  • New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
  • Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
  • Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
  • Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
  • Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
  • Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
  • Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
  • New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA sets new records.
  • Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
  • Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
  • Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
  • Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
  • Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
  • The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
  • Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
  • The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
  • Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
  • Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
  • Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
  • ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
  • Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
  • The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
  • TNT and SAA cooperate.
  • Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
  • Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
  • Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 24, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
  • Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
  • New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
  • Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
  • Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
  • Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
  • Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
  • Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
  • Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
  • New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA sets new records.
  • Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
  • Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
  • Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
  • Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
  • Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
  • The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
  • Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
  • The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
  • Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
  • Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
  • Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
  • ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
  • Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
  • The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
  • TNT and SAA cooperate.
  • Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
  • Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
  • Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

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Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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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