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BRIEFS
January 28, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
  • Kvaerner's S'pore unit hit hard by currency crisis
    Some orders have been halved and costs are rising; but company is preparing for rebound
  • More Aussie stevedores not the solution: minister
  • Liverpool dock strikers accept earlier settlement
  • Same HK port for all in Grand Alliance
  • Costa orders ship for US$390m

  • Northwest, Continental Airlines form global marketing alliance
    Deal seen as boost to Northwest in Asia; it'll pay US$519m for 14% of Continental
  • Domestic joint ventures likely to replace mergers
  • US-Japan talks extended for another day to resolve issues
  • KAL allowed to raise cargo rates 30%
  • Some Indon carmakers stopping production
  • Strike brings Greece to a halt
  • Warning against higher KL freight rates

  • Bonanza year for EU ports
    Europe's economic recovery boosted the flow of goods through its ports last year, with Rotterdam still the No 1

  • Diplomacy, vigilance needed as piracy gets more violent


Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 27, 1998
  • Northwest/Continental suits with KLM/Alitalia
  • Swissair may take over Sabena
  • Transport sector demands spread of working hours
  • Possibly action against Polish levies
  • Feeder service Rotterdam-Felixstowe-Göteborg

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Lax security brings Haiti Airport snub
  • Florida carrier adds box ship
  • Oregon takes applications for enterprise zones
  • Port staff protects marina from winter storm damage
  • U.S. railroad freight traffic jumps sharply over last year
  • U. S. airlines form route and financial allegiance

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • EU-Swiss accord opens door for bigger trucks
  • Sea-Land/Maersk to lease 15m terminal in Yokohama
  • NITL optimistic for passage of ship reform bill
  • CMA suffers aggravated losses in 1997
  • Northwest to buy 14% stake in Continental

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Indonesia seeks debt freeze
    INDONESIA is seeking temporary freezes on oil imports and the servicing of foreign currency corporate debt in a bid to stabilise its battered economy.
  • Marine casualties fall but claims increase
    EXPLOSIONS that destroyed Turkey's largest tanker, and the loss of the containership MSC Carla which broke in half, were two of the more expensive shipping accidents last year that will push up claims faced by insurers.
  • Philippines freight rate rise angers foreign lines
    FOREIGN shipping companies calling at Philippines international ports are protesting at a freight rate rise imposed by domestic shipping lines on containerised transhipment cargo.
  • Cargoships top list of UK detentions
    BULK carriers and general cargoships accounted for 82% of the 156 foreign flag vessels detained by British port state control last year, according to statistics released by the Maritime Safety Agency.
  • OOCL set for switch to Modern Terminals
    ORIENT Overseas Container Line is to join the partners of the reformed Grand Alliance in moving its container handling business in Hong Kong to Modern Terminals Limited at the expense of Hongkong International Terminals (HIT).
  • Happy Rover
    Mammoet Shipping's 15,700 dwt heavylift vessel Happy Rover, delivered to the Dutch firm in August, is pictured in the Panama Canal carrying two 400-tonne cranes built by Spanish manufacturer Imenosa SA. The cranes were loaded at Ferrol and destined for coal handling facilities at the Chilean ports of Patache and Mejillones.
  • Reefer rates gap widens
    A FREIGHT rates gap is widening between older and newer tonnage in the refrigerated shipping market.
  • Italy set to pump fun into shipping sector
    ITALY is pumping some Lire2.5trn ($1.4bn) into its shipbuilding and shipping activities over the next three years which, according to the Ministry of Transport, closes the funding gap with other European countries.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 1998
  • Ship losses fall but tonnage lost increases
    MERCHANT ship total losses fell in 1997, although the actual tonnage loss rose, according to the Institute of London Underwriters.
  • Warsaw settles with Northern Shipyard
    POLAND'S government and Northern Shipyard in Gdansk yesterday reached a final settlement on compensation for ships built for, but never taken by, the Soviet Union.
  • Internatio-Müller enters European feeder trade
    INTERNATIO-Müller (IM) is re-entering the ship operating business with a feeder service linking the UK, North Continent and Scandinavia.
  • Government advisor bids to break MUA monopoly
    ONE of the Australian government's key waterfront reform advisers has helped establish a business to try to break the Maritime Union of Australia's labour monopoly.
  • Buenaventura stockpiles coffee to beat strike
    BUENAVENTURA port, Colombia, stockpiled enough coffee to last for 12 days of exports after hearing rumours of a trucking strike that started on January 25.
  • Fairplay transfers Baltic tugs to Rotterdam
    HAMBURG-based tug company Fairplay has started towing operations at Rotterdam.
  • Polish premier 'actively supports builders'
    JERZY Buzek, the Polish prime minister, stressed yesterday that his government 'would actively support the country's shipbuilding industry'.
  • Contship, CGM, Marfret join forces
    CONTSHIP Containerlines, CGM and Marfret are to join forces from the beginning of February to offer a round-the-world service.
  • Philippine lawmakers rush shipbuilding bill
    FILIPINO legislators are pushing for the immediate passage of a bill designed to boost the country's shipbuilding and shiprepair industry.
  • Western Australia receives shipbuilding boost
    A PROPOSED new marine fabrication and heavy industrial complex planned near Fremantle, Western Australia has received an A$80m ($53.6m) funding kickstart.
  • Australia moves on cotton credit scheme
    AUSTRALIAN cotton shipments to Indonesia, dwindling under the pressure of Asia's financial meltdown, are likely to be guaranteed by a government credit scheme.
  • Loki sells suezmax stake in restructuring plan
    LOKI, the Norwegian parent of Mercur Tankers, has sold its 20 per cent stake in the 1977-built suezmax tanker Alex Stream.
  • 'Asian flu' begins to hit trans-Pacific trade
    TRANS-PACIFIC trade from US west coast ports is being hit by Asia's economic woes, with westbound trade falling and eastbound trade being fuelled by currency realignments.
  • Union Pacific records substantial loss
    THE Union Pacific Corp, parent company of the Union Pacific railroad, has reported its largest ever quarterly loss before exceptional costs.
  • ACH launches first Stolt chemical tanker
    LE HAVRE shipyard Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre launched the first in a series of three chemical tankers for Stolt Parcel Tankers on January 16.
  • Mersey Docks dispute is settled
    MERSEY Docks & Harbour Co yesterday settled its marathon dispute with 327 former dockers.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Contship/CGM/Marfret: Anvers sera-t-il retenu dans le service tour du monde?
    Une fois encore, c'est le souci d'une économie d'échelle, et partant d'une meilleure rentabilité, qui incite des armements à faire cause commune pour l'exploitation de services de lignes régulières. Contship et le tandem Marfret/CGM vont fusionner leur service tour du monde et ce, dès le début du mois de février prochain.
  • 3M mise sur l'innovation en matière d'environnement
    Avec sa nouvelle unité de production de produits chimiques fluorés et son installation de récupération de fluorures, 3M Chemical Group à Zwijndrecht a répondu à l'appel "Osez innover"lancé par le gouvernement flamand. C'est ce qu'a déclaré le ministre-président Luc Van den Brande à l'occasion de l'inauguration officielle des nouvelles installations mardi dernier. Le projet représente un investissement de 2 mia. de BEF et a permis la création de 30 emplois. Rappelons que 3M Chemicals Europe est le quartier général de la production européenne des produits chimiques de 3M (Minnesota).
  • Schenker met fin à sa coopération avec Kaukokiito
    Le groupe allemand Schenker-Rhenus et la société de transport routier et d'expédition finlandaise Varsunais-Suomen Kaukokiito Oy ont annoncé qu'ils ont mis fin à leur coopération le 25 janvier. Cette rupture est bien entendu la conséquence de l'accord de fusion entre Schenker-Eurocargo et le groupe BTL (Bilspedition), dont la division Scansped permet de couvrir le marché finlandais en direct.
  • F. Huts (KTN/SPT): "A nous le troisième terminal sur l'Escaut"
    "Nous sommes candidats pour le troisième terminal à containers sur l'Escaut et optimistes quant au résultat. La Hessenatie a eu le premier, la Noord Natie le deuxième, le 3e ne peut que nous revenir. Nous sommes au premier rang". C'est ce qu'a déclaré le PDG du groupe Katoen Natie/Seaport Terminal mardi dernier, lors d'une réunion d'information au cours de laquelle furent évoqués les résultats et performances de son groupe en 1997, sujets sur lesquels nous reviendrons.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Asian crisis taking its toll on Hong Kong port traffic
  • Rekindling Cuban ties
  • Order seen failing to make Frankfurt mecca of air competition
  • Shuster rebuffs OMB on trust fund
  • Clarification
  • Korean Air adds freighter service to Vietnam route
  • Legislative preferences
  • CNF posts earnings turnaround
  • Argentine privatization to benefit cargo airlines
  • In deeper: Yangtze channel under way
  • Who needs the bunny? Your ocean carrier will energize you in more ways than one
  • Faced with threats to its domination in Rotterdam, ECT is taking the offensive as it readies a pact to run a boxport in Trieste, plans a series of inland terminals and sizes up the possibilities in Bilbao
  • Here are some new utilities that can cure your PC's ills
  • Connecticut harbors offer safe havens to shippers at very reasonable prices

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • MUA looks for new CTAL deal
    The Maritime Union of Australia yesterday applied to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to initiate a bargaining period for P&O Port’s facility at Botany Bay, Container Terminals Australia.
    The facility has been effectively without formal agreement since the ending last year of the controversial Productivity Employment Proposal also known as the PEP scheme.
  • Specialised Container, Westrail reach agreement
    After months of protracted negotiations Specialised Container Transport revealed yesterday it had struck a long-term commercial rail access agreement with Westrail in Western Australia. The Melbourne-based private operator said it had signed a long-term track access agreement with Westrail, believed to be 10 years in duration, independently of the National Competition Council process.
  • Great Northern lines up expansion
    The distinctive maroon, red and yellow locomotives of Victoria’s newest privately-crewed rail freight operation Great Northern Rail Services Pty Ltd could be seen a lot more on Australia’s rail network in the future. The company is hopeful of winning more rail freight business after the success and interest generated from the start up of its first haulage contract two weeks ago.
  • Unions intensify outsource campaign
    NSW rail unions last week promised to continue their fight against the contracting out of rail maintenance services in the state, with unions warning they could soon start a campaign of bans and stoppages.
    Following a meeting last week, union officials said strike action was inevitable unless Premier Bob Carr agreed to a moratorium on all competitive contracting throughout the rail industry.
  • Burnie records fall in December
    The cargo tonnage shipped through the port of Burnie last month was the highest recorded in the port for the month of December. A total of 39 ships, 29 coastal and 10 overseas, handled a total of 470,560 tonnes, Burnie’s harbour master, Captain MJ Boss-Walker said.

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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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
SHIPPING
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
SHIPPING
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
PORTS
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
PORTS
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
PORTS
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
PORTS
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
SHIPPING
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
SHIPPING
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
SHIPPING
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
SHIPPING
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
PORTS
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
SHIPPING
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
SEAFARERS
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
PORTS
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
CRUISES
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
SHIPPING
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
SHIPPING
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
SHIPPING
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ENVIRONMENT
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
COMPANIES
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
SEAFARERS
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
SHIPYARDS
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
INDUSTRY
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
PORTS
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
PORTS
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
INDUSTRY
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
SHIPPING
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
PORTS
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
PORTS
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
ENVIRONMENT
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
FINANCING
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
JOBS
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
SHIPPING
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
SHIP RECYCLING
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
PORTS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
SHIPPING
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
ASSOCIATIONS
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
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