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November 26, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more transparency in data on deaths at sea
    Flag states should publish more reports in light of dearth of statistics: former UK surveyor general
  • Transpacific group to raise surcharges
  • Vessels stranded as strike cripples key Brazilian port
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • HK to extend contracts for airport management
    Senior managers to get 6 more months, despite chaos at new airport's opening
  • PAL wants "best partner"
  • ANA may shift int'l flights to subsidiary to cut costs
  • KLM's Alitalia venture "to boost revenue"
  • Continental sues over "sizers"
  • US Airways seeks nod for Milan non-stop route
  • France paid Toyota 2b francs for plant: report
  • Nissan develops new cruise control system for cars
Features
  • Differing visions of the future
    Boeing sees no demand for superjumbo, but Airbus wants to build a double-deck behemoth to seat up to 800 people
Columns
  • Keppel Hitachi Zosen aims to be in world class league

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more transparency in data on deaths at sea
    Flag states should publish more reports in light of dearth of statistics: former UK surveyor general
  • Transpacific group to raise surcharges
  • Vessels stranded as strike cripples key Brazilian port
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • HK to extend contracts for airport management
    Senior managers to get 6 more months, despite chaos at new airport's opening
  • PAL wants "best partner"
  • ANA may shift int'l flights to subsidiary to cut costs
  • KLM's Alitalia venture "to boost revenue"
  • Continental sues over "sizers"
  • US Airways seeks nod for Milan non-stop route
  • France paid Toyota 2b francs for plant: report
  • Nissan develops new cruise control system for cars
Features
  • Differing visions of the future
    Boeing sees no demand for superjumbo, but Airbus wants to build a double-deck behemoth to seat up to 800 people
Columns
  • Keppel Hitachi Zosen aims to be in world class league

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more transparency in data on deaths at sea
    Flag states should publish more reports in light of dearth of statistics: former UK surveyor general
  • Transpacific group to raise surcharges
  • Vessels stranded as strike cripples key Brazilian port
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • HK to extend contracts for airport management
    Senior managers to get 6 more months, despite chaos at new airport's opening
  • PAL wants "best partner"
  • ANA may shift int'l flights to subsidiary to cut costs
  • KLM's Alitalia venture "to boost revenue"
  • Continental sues over "sizers"
  • US Airways seeks nod for Milan non-stop route
  • France paid Toyota 2b francs for plant: report
  • Nissan develops new cruise control system for cars
Features
  • Differing visions of the future
    Boeing sees no demand for superjumbo, but Airbus wants to build a double-deck behemoth to seat up to 800 people
Columns
  • Keppel Hitachi Zosen aims to be in world class league

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for more transparency in data on deaths at sea
    Flag states should publish more reports in light of dearth of statistics: former UK surveyor general
  • Transpacific group to raise surcharges
  • Vessels stranded as strike cripples key Brazilian port
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • HK to extend contracts for airport management
    Senior managers to get 6 more months, despite chaos at new airport's opening
  • PAL wants "best partner"
  • ANA may shift int'l flights to subsidiary to cut costs
  • KLM's Alitalia venture "to boost revenue"
  • Continental sues over "sizers"
  • US Airways seeks nod for Milan non-stop route
  • France paid Toyota 2b francs for plant: report
  • Nissan develops new cruise control system for cars
Features
  • Differing visions of the future
    Boeing sees no demand for superjumbo, but Airbus wants to build a double-deck behemoth to seat up to 800 people
Columns
  • Keppel Hitachi Zosen aims to be in world class league

Sched Netweb site
  • RTT services underway
  • Xiang Dan ready for Japan terminal opening
  • China Shipping Group sets up JV in Hamburg
  • SITC meets reefer demand
  • Shanghai cracks down on illegal freight agents
  • Major carriers alter Asia/Australia service
  • MPA aims to overcome millennium bug
  • Toyota's Asean output plunges
  • FedEx postpones strike
  • China Eastern plans expansions
  • Miami as Boeing safety hub

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 1998
  • Geodis wants American partner
  • German government wants road pricing from 2002
  • More KLM rights to fly to Argentina
  • Three new executives Circle Freight
  • New Ramsgate-Ostend ferry service
  • Johnny Saade fights to take over CMA-CGM

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Shippers Seek Injunction against Conference Fee
  • MOT Mulling Conference Exemption Criteria

urgente online pressweb site
  • El transporte por carretera aporta casi 50.000 millones al PIB de Murcia
  • Iberia envía a México su primer "jumbo" renovado
  • Puertos del Estado y Anfac coordinan el transporte de automóviles nuevos
  • Qantas abandona la compra parcial de Thai Airways
  • DFDS cambia los servicios de North Sea Line
  • Empresas canadienses fabricarán trenes en China
  • EE UU diseña su transporte marítimo para el siglo XXI
  • Planes de FedEx contra la huelga de pilotos

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Kandla Port sails into cyberspace
  • 7 steel inputs exempted from special customs duty
  • Fieo sets up task force to assist states
  • ICC Director warns of forged B/Ls in international trading
  • EU probe into Indian PET film import
  • Hirna power project cleared with a rider
  • Authorities clamp dumping duty on HR items from three countries
  • Asia-Pacific tech centre enters 3,500 pacts in '97
  • Chemical export growth rate dips
  • India, Tatarstan to strengthen co-operation in petroleum sector
  • VPT shortlists 5 cos for berth construction
  • Uptrend in seafood exports
  • Allanasons bags APEDA's Golden Trophy for 7th time
  • Kandla Port sets two more records
  • Task force gets going on widening roads at 20 places
  • Indo-UK trade target may prove elusive, says envoy
  • Site rule may be eased for mega power projects
  • TN drafts textile policy for state

The East Africanweb site
NOVEMBER 25-30, 1998
  • Chile Ports Privatisation Programme on Hold
  • Comesa States to Establish Shipping Line
  • Container Traffic at Mombasa Rises
  • Wagon Dedication Boosts Uganda Railways
  • Abidjan Extension Raises Queries
  • Don't Encrust 'Estonia' in Concrete, Experts Say
  • Call for Stiffer Penalties for Fish Poisoning on Lake Victoria
  • It's Peak Time in Kisumu
  • Experts Discuss the Way Forward for Tanzania Ports

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Vickers to bid for Ulstein
    BRITISH engineering firm Vickers looks set to buy leading marine engineering company Ulstein Holdings in a deal that may be worth up to '300m ($500m).
  • Oslo reprieve for owners
    Norwegian shipowners won a reprieve yesterday when prime minister Kjell Magne Bondevik's budget compromise with the right-wing opposition withdrew most of the shipping-unfriendly provisions unveiled in October's draft budget, writes Rajesh Joshi.
  • BHP warns of lower profits
    THE Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) has signalled that its financial troubles are not yet over.
  • Saga fury over Statoil swoop
    SAGA Petroleum issued a vitriolic reaction yesterday to state-owned Statoil's raising its shareholding in the Norwegian independent to 20%.
  • Ship junk bonds dive may be over
    The freefall in shipping high yield bond prices may be over, according to a report by Scotia Capital Markets.
  • Samos buys Premuda's Four Estrellas
    Italian shipping company Premuda has indirectly sold one of its tankers to Samos Steamship via a purchase option through a Mexican company, writes Emily Redding.
  • Turks step up action against Italy
    TRADE between Turkey and Italy looked set for severe disruption yesterday as the rift deepened between Ankara and Rome over the arrest by Italian police of Kurdish separatist leader Abdullah Ocalan.
  • Croatia urged to break state hold on yards
    A CALL for greater private sector involvement in Croatia's shipbuilding sector has come from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 1998
  • Vickers set to acquire Ulstein
    VICKERS of the UK is in discussions with Ulstein Holding of Norway over the terms of a recommended offer for all the shares in Ulstein
  • German merger brought forward
    MERGER between German stevedores and terminal operators BLG Containers and Eurokai appears likely to be brought forward from its January 1, 2000 date.
  • Zim reports small third quarter profit
    ZIM Israel Navigation has reported a third quarter profit of $2.1m compared with a loss of about $8m in the corresponding period of last year.
  • Accidents in Canadian waters fall
    ACCIDENTS involving vessels operating in Canadian waters have fallen through the 1990s, but foreign owned ships posted better safety results than Canadian operators.
  • DG Harmony owner declares general average
    A GENERAL average loss has been declared by the owner of the 1,510 teu container ship DG Harmony, after the vessel suffered an explosion and fire earlier this month.
  • Norwegian budget debate delayed
    THE start of the parliamentary debate on the Norwegian government's 1999 draft budget has been postponed.
  • Stena Line considers flagging out
    STENA Line, the Swedish ferry operator, might flag out four of its vessels.
  • Portnet orders new tugs
    PORTNET, the South Afrcan port operator, has ordered two new harbour tugs from a South African consortium.
  • New secretary announced for IACS
    IACS is to have a new permanent secretary from next June. Robin Bradley, chief surveyor and deputy general manager of the Salvage Association will take over from James Bell
  • Bass ups Seacor Smit holding
    TWO investment groups controlled by Texas billionaire Robert Bass say they have raised their holding in Seacor Smit to 16.6 per cent.
  • US task force to report next summer
    A MARITIME task force under the direction of the US Department of Transportation will report to Congress by July 1, 1999.
  • Indian hub port 'a non-starter'
    INDIA has little chance to operate a container hub port, according to Dr Hans Peters, maritime adviser at the World Bank.
  • Singapore unveils cost-saving package
    SINGAPORE'S port users could save up to S$32m ($20m) a year following the unveiling of a generous business cost cutting package by the government
  • Premier Cruises restructured
    A NEW company has been formed to take over the assets and operations of Premier Cruises.
  • Ports fear end of duty-free sales
    GERMAN ports have expressed concern about the impact on ferries of the EU's ending of duty-free sales from mid-1999.
  • Pallas salvage cost set at $6m
    THE German authorities' badly organised attempts to salvage the dry cargo vessel Pallas will cost over DM10m ($5.8m), according to the regional government of Schleswig-Holstein.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • CMA lance un troisième service d'Europe vers le Far East
    L'armement CMA lancera le 5 décembre prochain un nouveau service containérisé hebdomadaire entre l'Europe, plus précisément l'est méditerranéen et le Far East, l'accent étant mis sur le Japon et le nord de la Chine. Précisons qu'il s'agit d'une initiative propre à la seule CMA, ses partenaires dans les autres services que sont NSCSA et Norasia n'étant pas concernés, du moins pour l'instant. Pour ce faire, l'armement a affrété une flotte de 9 PC dont les capacités varient de 1.800 à 2.200 TEU. Ces unités sont afftrétées pour un an avec possibilité de prolongation.
  • Résultats de Fret SNCF pour 1998: trafics +2% et recettes +2,2%
    Fret SNCF, service marchandises des chemins de fer français, devrait terminer l'année 1998 avec des trafics en hausse (+2%) et des recettes bénéficiant d'une progression un peu supérieure (+2,2%). Cette double bonne tendance tient à des facteurs divers et notamment à un regain du trafic conventionnel. En revanche, le combiné rail/route aura stagné en 1998.
  • Jardine mise sur la solution logistique totale
    En Asie, le nom de Jardine est une référence dans le monde du transport. En fait, le groupe Jardine Matheson, dont le QG est à Hong-Kong où il s'est implanté en 1832, est considéré comme une multinationale du transport, car opérant dans 30 pays, employant près de 200.000 personnes et réalisant un CA d'environ 12 mia. de dollars US. Jardine est actif dans une multitude de secteurs: l'agence maritime, la gestion de navires, l'exploitation de terminaux à containers à Hong-Kong, en Chine, aux Philippines et à Taiwan, le transport de containers par barges et le remorquage, l'exploitation du Hong-Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd et l'assistance au sol sans oublier la représentation de lignes aériennes, le transport aérien et en général, le marketing et le stockage avec distribution et n'oublions pas le secteur automobile. Jardine c'est également l'immobilier et les services financiers. Enfin, Jardine est le représentant du port d'Anvers pour Hong-Kong et certaines régions d'Asie, situation qui expliquait le passage de la mission maritime et portuaire anversoises dans ses bureaux.
  • Norasia développe sa stratégie atlantique
    Avec 4 PC de 1.400 TEU filant à 25 noeuds, l'armement Norasia développe progressivement sa stratégie atlantique. L'arrivée de deux unités supplémentaires a permis d'inclure la desserte de la Méditerranée dans la rotation et par la même occasion la commercialisation des espaces est étendue à d'autres régions.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Power struggle driving "lively debate"
    THE national council of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) was yesterday expected to engage in a "lively debate" while considering P&O Ports' proposed waterfront reforms.
    There was growing concern that the Central NSW branch, blamed for low productivity at Sydney facilities in recent weeks, would present a major challenge to the smooth passage of the document.
    A vigorous discussion was anticipated.
    The power of the Central NSW branch was demonstrated again yesterday when there were reports of another go-slow at the Container Terminals Australia Ltd at Botany Bay.
  • Adelaide tops 100,000 boxes as profits leap
    Ports Corp South Australia has announced a strong 1997-98 result posting an after-tax profit of $19.639 million compared to $6.145 million last year.
    Revenue for the year totalled $38.14 million and the pre-tax operating profit was $10.948 million.
    Ports Corp says highlights of the year included:
    (BLOB) total container trade of 109,141 TEUs – an increase of 24.6 per cent over the previous years and the first time Port Adelaide has exceeded a 100,000 container throughput in a single year;
  • Setchell retirement planned, P&O assures
    Claims that differences of opinion in the approach to waterfront reform between P&O Australia and P&O Ports led to the resignation of the managing director of the stevedoring company, Richard Setchell, were quashed yesterday.
    News of Captain Setchell's departure from executive responsibilities in January was reported, exclusively, in yesterday's DCN.
    P&O Australia chairman and managing director Richard Hein told DCN there was no substance whatsoever to these suggestions.
    Captain Setchell confirmed to DCN that this was the case.
  • Austal offer oversubscribed
    AUSTAL Ships has closed its public share offer early with the offer of 25.8 million shares being over subscribed by 23 November.
    The offer of the $1 shares in the $155 million company opened on 5 November and is due to close tomorrow.
    The share offer was made to facilitate a buy-out of the investors who hold 16.6 per cent of the company's issued capital.
    Those investors are Australian Mezzanine Investments, Prudential Asia, Foundation Capital and Onyx (WA) -- a company controlled by former Austal director Garry Heys.
    They took a shareholding in Austal in 1994 to enable the company to expand its Jervoise Bay shipyard to cater for the rapidly developing high-speed vehicle passenger ferry market.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 25, 1998
  • Oil Prices Hit New Lows
    Oil prices have been pushed on to roller coaster rides over the years by persistent gluts or Middle Eastern politics but the Asian slump and an unpredictable Iraq have made for a steeper and scarier ride this time around. Last Tuesday, the price of world benchmark Brent blend crude, produced in the North Sea and used to price most crude oils sold West of Suez, dropped to a 12-year low of $11.13 a barrel. Adjusted for inflation, this was the lowest price since the oil embargo of 1973. This year's average is the lowest since 1976, when Brent averaged $12.80 a barrel.
  • Vickers In Talks To Takeover Ulstein
    Vickers Plc is reported in talks to takeover Ulstein Holdings, sans the Norwegian company's shipbuilding arm. A Vickers spokeswoman reportedly said if the deal went through, it would create a major player in the European marine engineering sector, specializing in propulsion and steerage systems.
  • Bunker Activity Drops At Colombo
    The Ceylon Association for Ships' Agents (CASA) reported there had been a sharp decline in the number of ships arriving at the Colombo port for bunkering due to steep local charges for oil. CASA said the number of ships arriving at the Colombo port for bunkering in the first nine months of this year had shown a 39 percent decline to 14 vessels from 23 in the same period last year.

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PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
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.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
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
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
››› 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
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