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BRIEFS
April 28, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Search intensifies for missing M'sian tanker
    Owners offer US$50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of vessel
  • Patrick warned of high damages if it loses appeal
  • P&O Australia sees record cargo, seeks talks with union
  • Hongkong's OOCL may set up stevedore operation in Sydney
  • Two tugs built by President Marine christened today
Air and Land Transport
  • Pilot error may have caused Bogota air crash
    Vital equipment for measuring altitude and distance not switched on: Colombian officials
  • Japan to scale down development of passenger jet
  • Volkswagen plans new models in China
  • Honda president steps down
  • KL airport to be ready as scheduled
  • Vietnam Airlines to slash jobs, flights
  • US Airways, Boeing settle plane order dispute
Features
  • Howard caught between the docks and a hard place
    A fight to the finish with the 'wharfies' could come at great political cost in an election year

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Search intensifies for missing M'sian tanker
    Owners offer US$50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of vessel
  • Patrick warned of high damages if it loses appeal
  • P&O Australia sees record cargo, seeks talks with union
  • Hongkong's OOCL may set up stevedore operation in Sydney
  • Two tugs built by President Marine christened today
Air and Land Transport
  • Pilot error may have caused Bogota air crash
    Vital equipment for measuring altitude and distance not switched on: Colombian officials
  • Japan to scale down development of passenger jet
  • Volkswagen plans new models in China
  • Honda president steps down
  • KL airport to be ready as scheduled
  • Vietnam Airlines to slash jobs, flights
  • US Airways, Boeing settle plane order dispute
Features
  • Howard caught between the docks and a hard place
    A fight to the finish with the 'wharfies' could come at great political cost in an election year

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Search intensifies for missing M'sian tanker
    Owners offer US$50,000 reward for information leading to arrest of vessel
  • Patrick warned of high damages if it loses appeal
  • P&O Australia sees record cargo, seeks talks with union
  • Hongkong's OOCL may set up stevedore operation in Sydney
  • Two tugs built by President Marine christened today
Air and Land Transport
  • Pilot error may have caused Bogota air crash
    Vital equipment for measuring altitude and distance not switched on: Colombian officials
  • Japan to scale down development of passenger jet
  • Volkswagen plans new models in China
  • Honda president steps down
  • KL airport to be ready as scheduled
  • Vietnam Airlines to slash jobs, flights
  • US Airways, Boeing settle plane order dispute
Features
  • Howard caught between the docks and a hard place
    A fight to the finish with the 'wharfies' could come at great political cost in an election year

Sched Netweb site
  • HK/Japan trade rate restoration announced
  • JNPT mulls volume incentive
  • IRA implements rate restoration
  • Korean shipbuilders get spring boost
  • MPA presents incentive awards to marine pilots
  • Quadrant names Ben Line Agencies as Japan agent
  • North Korea opens its airspace to western carriers
  • SIA NZ service on the lookout for heavy cargoes
  • Northwest may take PAL stake
  • Air Lanka expands fleet with Airbus purchase

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 27, 1998
  • Twelve percent Alitalia to be sold to institutional investors
  • AA complaint about KLM/Northwest rejected; reorganization at KLM
  • 'German subsidies disastrous for rail market'
  • American Airlines and US Airways agree in alliance
  • Employment agreement in principle at Rotterdam labor pool
  • Cargolux wants to replace trucking by aircraft and rail
  • Atlas Air announces contract extension with KLM

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sea-Land box deals with NVOs probed
  • The Internet: Biggest thing to hit the maritime industry since containers
  • Airlines pulling widebodies from Asian markets
  • EU steers away from U.S. trade pact plan
  • Major strike begins in Denmark
  • Teamsters' former political director indicted
  • U.S. Postal Service must obey laws like other businesses
  • India to contest US complaint on import restrictions
  • AP: Arrow to pay $5 million for selling uninspected 727 parts
  • New York shippers' group backs proposed Conrail breakup
  • China Northern to add four new Japan flights
  • USF Holland boosts Carolinas coverage
Transportation
  • Dow Corning, Union-Transport sign contract
  • Germany aims to cut truck cargo
  • JOC index falls further than Dow
  • STB to seek public comment on elimination of two rail defenses
Maritime
  • India's Port of Cochin to invite bids on terminal expansion
  • Australian chief vows port reform
  • Strike hits Danish ports
  • Court orders stevedore to rehire workers
  • Ships unloaded despite Brazilian dock threat, thanks to court injunction
  • Hanjin, 2 other lines form alliance to serve Indonesia trade weekly
  • P&O, 2 firms to merge bulk shipping operations
  • Philippine coast guard joins the search for missing tanker, crew

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sea-Land box deals with NVOs probed
  • The Internet: Biggest thing to hit the maritime industry since containers
  • Airlines pulling widebodies from Asian markets
  • EU steers away from U.S. trade pact plan
  • Major strike begins in Denmark
  • Teamsters' former political director indicted
  • U.S. Postal Service must obey laws like other businesses
  • India to contest US complaint on import restrictions
  • AP: Arrow to pay $5 million for selling uninspected 727 parts
  • New York shippers' group backs proposed Conrail breakup
  • China Northern to add four new Japan flights
  • USF Holland boosts Carolinas coverage
Transportation
  • Dow Corning, Union-Transport sign contract
  • Germany aims to cut truck cargo
  • JOC index falls further than Dow
  • STB to seek public comment on elimination of two rail defenses
Maritime
  • India's Port of Cochin to invite bids on terminal expansion
  • Australian chief vows port reform
  • Strike hits Danish ports
  • Court orders stevedore to rehire workers
  • Ships unloaded despite Brazilian dock threat, thanks to court injunction
  • Hanjin, 2 other lines form alliance to serve Indonesia trade weekly
  • P&O, 2 firms to merge bulk shipping operations
  • Philippine coast guard joins the search for missing tanker, crew

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sea-Land box deals with NVOs probed
  • The Internet: Biggest thing to hit the maritime industry since containers
  • Airlines pulling widebodies from Asian markets
  • EU steers away from U.S. trade pact plan
  • Major strike begins in Denmark
  • Teamsters' former political director indicted
  • U.S. Postal Service must obey laws like other businesses
  • India to contest US complaint on import restrictions
  • AP: Arrow to pay $5 million for selling uninspected 727 parts
  • New York shippers' group backs proposed Conrail breakup
  • China Northern to add four new Japan flights
  • USF Holland boosts Carolinas coverage
Transportation
  • Dow Corning, Union-Transport sign contract
  • Germany aims to cut truck cargo
  • JOC index falls further than Dow
  • STB to seek public comment on elimination of two rail defenses
Maritime
  • India's Port of Cochin to invite bids on terminal expansion
  • Australian chief vows port reform
  • Strike hits Danish ports
  • Court orders stevedore to rehire workers
  • Ships unloaded despite Brazilian dock threat, thanks to court injunction
  • Hanjin, 2 other lines form alliance to serve Indonesia trade weekly
  • P&O, 2 firms to merge bulk shipping operations
  • Philippine coast guard joins the search for missing tanker, crew

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Best Shipping Launches Export LCL Service
  • J/EFC Plans to Introduce THC
  • ANERA to Change India Charges
  • Government Earmarks \800 Billion for Distribution Infra

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Unusual partners capture Seattle port police honor
  • Northland buys two Alaska companies
  • Seattle port meeting today
  • Air cargo association shows record membership growth
  • US rail freight continues to post intermodal gains
  • Association against proposed airline alliances and mergers

urgente online pressweb site
  • Modificaciones provisionales al "proyecto de ley" de Correos
  • El AVE se convierte en la locomotora que tira de Renfe
  • Spanair abre una oficina comercial en Washington
  • Nace la plataforma "Plane", en defensa del transporte aéreo
  • Londres quiere reforzar con el tren su "cord'n umbilical" al Continente
  • La británica Arena crea un contenedor de polietileno

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Private Rio terminals nearing box line pacts
    CONTAINER lines and consortia are on the verge of announcing deals with the two new privately-owned terminals in Rio de Janeiro.
  • South Africa restructures port managers
    SOUTH African port authority, Portnet, is implementing a complete restructuring of its top executives. Eight general manager positions have been created in a tier between the managing director and the existing executive managers, writes Dee Rissik, Africa Editor.
  • Larsen knocked into loss by simultaneous market blows
    DISMAL full-year 1997 results at Denmark's Knud I Larsen resulted from four negative market developments hitting simultaneously, the company has revealed. These were depressed rates, the Asia crisis, the slumping Deutschemark and falling ship values.
  • Jorgen Jahre: a giant among tanker titans
    THE world of shipping is assuredly saddened at learning of the death of Jorgen Jahre, one of the great gentlemen of our industry.
  • Aid switch upsets Spanish owners
    SPAIN'S maritime industry has expressed disappointment about the government's proposal to substitute shipbuilding aid with subsidies to shipowners.
  • Drug warning on Caribbean cruises
    PORT security for cruiseships in the Caribbean should be just as intense as it is for cargo vessels because cruiseship crews, and even passengers, could be conduits for drug trafficking, said Angus McDonald, a Canada-based consultant in maritime training, writes David Renwick, Port of Spain.
  • Ice offshore vessel goes for sea trials
    A HYBRID vessel which combines ice breaking and offshore capabilities has sailed from Finland's Aker Finnyards on sea trials after being named by the President of Finland.
  • Innovative propulsion arrangement
    WHILE being evolutionary in her multipurpose capability, the Botnica can also claim to be equally innovative in her main propulsion arrangement.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 1998
  • IADA seeks rate rises
    MEMBER lines of the Intra-Asia Discussion Agreement (IADA) have been recommended to increase freight rates to compensate for the drop in southbound trade within Asia.
  • Lloyd's may abolish "names"
    LLOYD'S of London may terminate its system of "names" as part of a reorganisation of the world's largest insurance market.
  • Guangzhou Shipyard improves bottom line
    NET profit at China's Guangzhou Shipyard exceeded market expectations increasing by 19 per cent last year, despite a fall in sales.
  • Cat Link wants to use Mols Linien ports
    CAT Link, the Danish fast ferry operator, has asked permission from Mols Linien, another Danish ferry company, to use its port facilities at Odden and Ebeltoft.
  • Patrick quits seven ports
    PATRICK, the Australian stevedore, has pulled out of seven secondary ports and threatened to withdraw from even more in a bid to cut costs.
  • Terminal handling charge 'against public interest'
    SRI Lanka's Fair Trading Commission has ruled that the terminal handling charge imposed by shipping lines is against exporters' and the public's interest.
  • PNSL drops Malaysian take-over
    PNSL Holdings has aborted a planned take-over of Malaysian shipping firm PDZ, according to PDZ officials.
  • Qatar/Indian lng scheme moves ahead
    THE second phase of the Qatar/Indian lng project, a 5m tonnes a year reliquification plant, is to go ahead on a site near Mumbai.
  • Cosco and China Shipping to share slots
    IN a ground-breaking move, Cosco and China Shipping Co have announced they will share slots on the container shipping routes between China and Japan.
  • Latest multipurpose icebreaker delivered
    THE latest of three multipurpose icebreakers built by Aker Finnyards in Rauma is to be delivered next week after completing sea trials.
  • CSX to sell tug and barge operation
    CSX Corp, parent company of Sea-Land Service, is selling its domestic tug and barge operation to Vectura Group.
  • Ming Wah posts increased profits
    TANKER operator Ming Wah Universal has posted a 9.2 per cent increase in net earnings on the back of higher vessel utilisation rates and lower interest costs.
  • Hijacked vessel search resurrected
    RESCUE officials are still searching for a 12,357 dwt tanker which has been missing since April 17 in a suspected hijacking incident in the South China Seas.
  • Um El Faroud up for sale
    THE Um El Faroud, which was damaged by an explosion at Malta Dry Docks (MDD) in February 1995, is now up for sale.
  • Rema wreckage found in North Sea
    WRECKAGE, believed to be that of the Belize-registered coaster Rema, has been found off the north-east coast of the UK. The vessel sank on April 25 with all hands.
  • Rare birds obstruct shipbuilding deal
    RARE birds could prevent the construction of a dam that is vital to Meyer Werft's Dm1bn ($550m) contract with Royal Caribbean International.
  • Senate chairman to revamp carriage laws
    SENATE Marine Subcommittee chairman Kay Bailey Hutchison is planning to revamp the US 1936 Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.
  • Coeclerici signs Venezuelan coal deal
    ITALIAN trading and logistics group Coeclerici has signed a $30m contract to undertake transhipment operations in the Maracaibo lagoon for four years.
  • ICC bids for Mexican rail access
    ILLINOIS Central Corp is bidding for access to Mexico's southern rail system as part of its plan to launch a rail-barge service between Alabama and Coatzacoalcos.
  • New barge joins Trailer Bridge service
    THE Trailer Bridge service between Puerto Rico and the US mainland has taken delivery of a second container barge.
  • Matson posts profit increase
    HONOLULU-based Alexander & Baldwin has reported a first quarter operating profit of $17.4m for its San Francisco-based Matson Navigation subsidiary,

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Jorritsma plaide pour la libéralisation accélérée du rail
    La ministre néerlandaise des Transports A. Jorritsma a plaidé pour la libéralisation accélérée du transport ferroviaire au cours d'une réunion "informelle" des ministres européens des Transports à Chester en Grande-Bretagne. Jorritsma a traduit le point de vue de l'organisation de transport et de logistique EVO, qui estime que la libéralisation du transport de marchandises par rail doit avoir lieu bien avant la date proposée par la Commission européenne.
  • Les obstacles au transport routier coûtent des milliards de USD par an
    "Nous nous sommes engagés il y a deux ans à Budapest à réaliser le développement durable dans les transports en les rendant plus efficaces et plus écologiques, nous nous sommes engagés à ce que le transport routier supporte l'ensemble des coûts qu'il occasionne, mais ces objectifs ne peuvent être réalisés pleinement en raison des nombreuses barrières (administratives, douanières, infrastructurelles, etc.) qui existent encore. C'est dangereux pour l'économie dans son ensemble, le transport routier étant le vecteur du commerce et du tourisme. L'IRU veut dès lors qu'on travaille à la suppression des obstacles au transport". Voici en quelques mots le message émis lors du XXVIe Congrès de l'Union internationale des transports routiers à Marrakech.
  • Hapag-Lloyd aligne le "Düsseldorf Express" (4.612 TEU)
    Escale remarquée ce week-end que celle du PC flambant neuf "Düsseldorf Express" de 4.612 TEU, au Noordzeeterminal de la Noord Natie sur l'Escaut, aligné par Hapag-Lloyd dans le service N'2 (Europe du Nord-Asie) du groupe Grand Alliance. Le navire s'est présenté dimanche soir à 19 h et l'a quitté le lendemain vers 13 h avec un tirant d'eau maximum de 13,50 m. Anvers étant le dernier port de chargement en Europe du Nord, le navire y a traité 2.000 TEU (déchargement/chargement) avant de mettre le cap sur Singapour.
  • Nouvelle CCT pour les dockers belges
    Cette fois, les trois syndicats se sont mis d'accord pour signer une nouvelle convention collective de travail, ceci après d'importantes discussions qui impliquaient également les ports de Gand et Zeebrugge. L'accord en question met fin à une situation explosive, en ce sens que le dernier accord avait été accepté par les syndicats CVD (Catholique) et ACLVB (Libéral), alors que le syndicat socialiste BTB le rejetait, ses exigences n'ayant pas été rencontrées.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Qld speeds end to coal-haul monopoly
    Queensland Rail's monopoly on the state's lucrative coal haulage business could finally be broken with the state government announcing it has abolished the 2000 moratorium on third-party access to coal-hauling rail infrastructure.
    Under the move, all areas of QR's commercial operations are now potentially subject to competition from new operators.
  • Regulator may break grain rats stalemate
    The Victorian Regulator General may be forced for the first time to hand down a ruling under the Grain Handling and Storage Act 1995, to put paid to a dispute over handling charges between Vicgrain and the Australian Grains Industry taskforce.
    The dispute arose last April when the AGIT complained to the Office of the Regulator General, over Vicgrain charging farmers for rail and port services in Geelong and Portland, regardless of whether they delivered loads themselves by truck.
  • Patrick could face damages claim
    The High Court yesterday raised the possibility of Patrick facing substantial damages including punitive damages, over the dismissal of its union workforce.
    Patrick lawyer Roger Gyles, QC told the court that injunctions could not be given by the Federal Court on allegations Patrick engaged in a conspiracy to sack the workers, as damages was the correct relief available under common law.
  • Melbourne grain project 'surprising'
    The plan to develop a bulk commodity import-export facility at the Port of Melbourne by Grainco subsidiary Globex is progressing, with the company last week calling for registrations of interest to construct the terminal. Grainco's acting ceo Bob Hedges said the heads of agreement had not yet been signed and that calling for the RoI was "all part of the process."
  • Work arrangements blight waterfront
    The findings of studies by the Productivity Commission indicate that Australia's waterfront is under-performing by international standards due to constraints imposed on stevedoring operations by existing work arrangements. The commission's comparisons of container stevedoring performance showed Australia's level of charges are generally higher, productivity is lower and services are less reliable.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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