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BRIEFS

May 28, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Asian crisis proves a boon for shiprepair yards
Regional yards able to take advantage of falling currency value against USdollar: report
Tanjung Priok's cargo volume picks up after riot disruptions
Keppel Singmarine to build 4 tugs

Air and Land Transport

McDonnell, Lockheed planes to undergo checks
US aviation agency orders inspections for fuel tank electrical problems
Northwest may replace DC-9s with 100-seat jets
15 injured as Ansett aircraft hits turbulence
Dragonair to suspend flights to Kuching
Bombardier intensifies dogfight over subsidies with Embraer
CNF to unveil US$1b in logistics contracts

Features

Early support for Maasvlakte
Users of the port of Rotterdam are choosing to set up distribution centresin the new distripark Distripark Maasvlakte: the site can receive shortsea/feeder services, barges, shuttle mains and trucks

Columns

When opportunity knocks, NOL's Lim How Teck knows how to grab it

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Asian crisis proves a boon for shiprepair yards
Regional yards able to take advantage of falling currency value against USdollar: report
Tanjung Priok's cargo volume picks up after riot disruptions
Keppel Singmarine to build 4 tugs

Air and Land Transport

McDonnell, Lockheed planes to undergo checks
US aviation agency orders inspections for fuel tank electrical problems
Northwest may replace DC-9s with 100-seat jets
15 injured as Ansett aircraft hits turbulence
Dragonair to suspend flights to Kuching
Bombardier intensifies dogfight over subsidies with Embraer
CNF to unveil US$1b in logistics contracts

Features

Early support for Maasvlakte
Users of the port of Rotterdam are choosing to set up distribution centresin the new distripark Distripark Maasvlakte: the site can receive shortsea/feeder services, barges, shuttle mains and trucks

Columns

When opportunity knocks, NOL's Lim How Teck knows how to grab it

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Asian crisis proves a boon for shiprepair yards
Regional yards able to take advantage of falling currency value against USdollar: report
Tanjung Priok's cargo volume picks up after riot disruptions
Keppel Singmarine to build 4 tugs

Air and Land Transport

McDonnell, Lockheed planes to undergo checks
US aviation agency orders inspections for fuel tank electrical problems
Northwest may replace DC-9s with 100-seat jets
15 injured as Ansett aircraft hits turbulence
Dragonair to suspend flights to Kuching
Bombardier intensifies dogfight over subsidies with Embraer
CNF to unveil US$1b in logistics contracts

Features

Early support for Maasvlakte
Users of the port of Rotterdam are choosing to set up distribution centresin the new distripark Distripark Maasvlakte: the site can receive shortsea/feeder services, barges, shuttle mains and trucks

Columns

When opportunity knocks, NOL's Lim How Teck knows how to grab it

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Asian crisis proves a boon for shiprepair yards
Regional yards able to take advantage of falling currency value against USdollar: report
Tanjung Priok's cargo volume picks up after riot disruptions
Keppel Singmarine to build 4 tugs

Air and Land Transport

McDonnell, Lockheed planes to undergo checks
US aviation agency orders inspections for fuel tank electrical problems
Northwest may replace DC-9s with 100-seat jets
15 injured as Ansett aircraft hits turbulence
Dragonair to suspend flights to Kuching
Bombardier intensifies dogfight over subsidies with Embraer
CNF to unveil US$1b in logistics contracts

Features

Early support for Maasvlakte
Users of the port of Rotterdam are choosing to set up distribution centresin the new distripark Distripark Maasvlakte: the site can receive shortsea/feeder services, barges, shuttle mains and trucks

Columns

When opportunity knocks, NOL's Lim How Teck knows how to grab it

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Strike hits container throughput at Chennai Slot share to continue Eight ships on joint service Dredging project solves big-ship problem New service to Mozambique Philippine domestic shippers look at alternatives Government works to diffuse PAL labour dispute New cargo service links Caribbean to rest of world German postal service invests in DHL New flight safety committee for Taiwan

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MAY 27, 1998
BA and AA to give up more than 300 slots German truckers' flight to Eastern Europe French truckers restive Danish transport organizations merge Shippers must pay Rotterdam harbor levy Cargoweb News editor wins prize

The Journal of Commerce

Home

China bid for shuttered base pits Senate against California port
Internal power struggle hobbles ILWU in face of pressing issues
Port employers: ILWU has lost control of locals
FMC gives nod to door-to-door Latin American rates
Pro-Israel lobby, Clinton square off on Iran sanctions
Turmoil expected to slow Asia port development
U.S. Goes tit-for-tat in EU grain spat
British Columbia expected to drop timber fees
Despite deal, EU warns of WTO move if US imposes Libya sanctions
Panama Canal raises drafts to 37 feet
Hapag-Lloyd orders four box ships from Korean yard
Australian port workers may be paid
Kitty Hawk awarded 1998 U.S. postal service peak contract
Tugboat workers in Panama threaten strike, imperiling ports
Colombia truckers union: Rebel violence slowing truck shipments
Amerijet to leave Miami for Ft. Lauderdale
Dollar rises against Deutsche mark on fears of Russian devaluation

Transportation

Boeing braces for continued aircraft production delays
Witron completes second warehouse automation for Allegiance Healthcare
Three Alaskan students get college funds from Crowley
US airlines agree to check more jets
Railroad has one union pact to go
Air France pilots join others in strike threat
Menlo Logistics lands six contracts
UP reduces Southern California backlog
Study finds connection between job pressure, unethical behavior

Maritime

Germans turn barges into floating warehouses
6 Caribbean islands impose new levy on cruise passengers
Japan's Marubeni seeks Philippine terminal stake
Fleet's in, but Intrepid fetes could be eclipsed by too many maritime spectacles

The Journal of Commerce

Home

China bid for shuttered base pits Senate against California port
Internal power struggle hobbles ILWU in face of pressing issues
Port employers: ILWU has lost control of locals
FMC gives nod to door-to-door Latin American rates
Pro-Israel lobby, Clinton square off on Iran sanctions
Turmoil expected to slow Asia port development
U.S. Goes tit-for-tat in EU grain spat
British Columbia expected to drop timber fees
Despite deal, EU warns of WTO move if US imposes Libya sanctions
Panama Canal raises drafts to 37 feet
Hapag-Lloyd orders four box ships from Korean yard
Australian port workers may be paid
Kitty Hawk awarded 1998 U.S. postal service peak contract
Tugboat workers in Panama threaten strike, imperiling ports
Colombia truckers union: Rebel violence slowing truck shipments
Amerijet to leave Miami for Ft. Lauderdale
Dollar rises against Deutsche mark on fears of Russian devaluation

Transportation

Boeing braces for continued aircraft production delays
Witron completes second warehouse automation for Allegiance Healthcare
Three Alaskan students get college funds from Crowley
US airlines agree to check more jets
Railroad has one union pact to go
Air France pilots join others in strike threat
Menlo Logistics lands six contracts
UP reduces Southern California backlog
Study finds connection between job pressure, unethical behavior

Maritime

Germans turn barges into floating warehouses
6 Caribbean islands impose new levy on cruise passengers
Japan's Marubeni seeks Philippine terminal stake
Fleet's in, but Intrepid fetes could be eclipsed by too many maritime spectacles

The Journal of Commerce

Home

China bid for shuttered base pits Senate against California port
Internal power struggle hobbles ILWU in face of pressing issues
Port employers: ILWU has lost control of locals
FMC gives nod to door-to-door Latin American rates
Pro-Israel lobby, Clinton square off on Iran sanctions
Turmoil expected to slow Asia port development
U.S. Goes tit-for-tat in EU grain spat
British Columbia expected to drop timber fees
Despite deal, EU warns of WTO move if US imposes Libya sanctions
Panama Canal raises drafts to 37 feet
Hapag-Lloyd orders four box ships from Korean yard
Australian port workers may be paid
Kitty Hawk awarded 1998 U.S. postal service peak contract
Tugboat workers in Panama threaten strike, imperiling ports
Colombia truckers union: Rebel violence slowing truck shipments
Amerijet to leave Miami for Ft. Lauderdale
Dollar rises against Deutsche mark on fears of Russian devaluation

Transportation

Boeing braces for continued aircraft production delays
Witron completes second warehouse automation for Allegiance Healthcare
Three Alaskan students get college funds from Crowley
US airlines agree to check more jets
Railroad has one union pact to go
Air France pilots join others in strike threat
Menlo Logistics lands six contracts
UP reduces Southern California backlog
Study finds connection between job pressure, unethical behavior

Maritime

Germans turn barges into floating warehouses
6 Caribbean islands impose new levy on cruise passengers
Japan's Marubeni seeks Philippine terminal stake
Fleet's in, but Intrepid fetes could be eclipsed by too many maritime spectacles

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House to Decide on Ship Reform Bill Next Week Chen Lie Expanding Southeast Asia Services Canada Conferences Set to Raise CFS Charge Miyazaki to Head Japan Shippers' Council Canberra Withdraws Offer to MUA Siberian Rail Operation Returns Normal

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La Ley Postal paraliza el reparto del correo Los pilotos de Air France van a la huelga El Gobierno venderá Enatcar en un solo bloque VIII Conferencia Mundial sobre Investigación en el Transporte

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MAY 27, 1998
Maharashtra Govt, Railway Ministry sign MoU APL makes its presence felt in Latin American market Govt plans to focus on LNG projects National agricultural policy in offing Wireless products demo on June 3, 4 8 new power projects mooted in N-E, Sikkim CBDT panel for restructuring Income Tax department Star hotel at TPT township planned India Russia to enlarge S&T co-operation Auto ancillaries lays stress on indigenisation Sanctions: WTO not apprised B'lore-Mysore highway work to begin soon

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Sea space launch this year A FIRST sea-borne commercial satellite launch is scheduled in the last quarter of 1998 using a remarkable combination of converted oil platform and newbuilding command vessel. Dockers dispute ITF support ban AUSTRALIA'S main dockers' union cannot call on the International Transport Workers' Federation to boycott ships loaded by non-union labour, the country's Federal Court ruled yes-terday. Junk bond issues under scrutiny RATINGS agency Standard & Poor's has placed two shipping junk bond issues - PanOceanic Bulk Carriers and Premier Cruises - on its CreditWatch with negative implications. Frisian boxships order FRISIAN Shipyard in the northern Netherlands has won an order to build two 200 teu containerships from Groningen-based Armawa Shipping & Trading, writes Alan Dickey, Netherlands Correspondent. European states backing for Brussels' tough Taca stand EUROPEAN Union member states have overwhelmingly supported the European Commission's criticism of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement (Taca) but have yet to give their view on the nature of the likely punitive fines. Pointe-a-Pierre makes a comeback POINTE-a-Pierre oil port in south Trinidad, one of the busiest in the Caribbean before business fell dramatically following Texaco's sale of the nearby refinery, is making a comeback from the depressed years of the 1980s and early 1990s. Skuld sticks to 20% call level NORWAY'S Skuld, which celebrated its centenary last year, has proposed a 20% supplementary charge based on 1997/8 figures. The level has stayed constant over the previous few years. 'Lembitu' chartered for Irish Sea P&O European Ferries (Irish Sea) has chartered the newbuilding Lembitu, which is to sail daily in both directions between Dublin and Liverpool, writes Ian Collard.

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MAY 27, 1998
Operators confident over Indonesian trade REGIONAL operators have refuted reports that maritime trade with Indonesia has come to a standstill. NCL hulls to be farmed out HULLS of NCL Holding's four cruiseship newbuildings will be subcontracted out from Lloyd Werft Germany to other shipyards, NCL Holding md Gier Aune told Fairplay today. Malta says shipyard jobs are safe MALTA'S government will not be sacking 300 shipyard workers as suggested in the Ulstein report, according to prime minister Dr Alfred Sant. ICTSI to raise $130m FILIPINO terminal operator, International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), plans to raise $130m next month by way of a rights issue and private placement of shares. Maersk launches new Asian service MAERSK Line has announced a new fixed-day weekly service, known as the Siam Japan Express. Hapag-Lloyd confirms Hyundai order GERMAN liner operator Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed that the four 4,800 teu newbuildings it announced early this month will be built at Hyundai. Ferry strike looms in Newfoundland A STRIKE may be called for June 30 by workers of Marine Atlantic ferries in Newfoundland, if the management fails to provide a new labour contract by then. LSC restructures currency loans PHILIPPINE operator Lorenzo Shipping Corp (LSC) is restructuring its foreign currency loans as part of a strategic plan for coping with the Asian currency crisis. Asian turmoil disrupts chemical market INVENTORY liquidation practices being adopted by cash-strapped Korean chemical producers are disrupting chemical sector spot pricing and demand volumes. Singapore yard blast kills two TWO workers died in an explosion on a barge docked at Otto Industrial dockyard in Singapore on May 25. Plan to extend Puget escort rules WASHINGTON State's Department of Ecology (DOE) has recommended extending escort regulations for tankers entering Puget Sound. Trucking problems hit Indonesian port PROBLEMS with trucking operations are slowing cargo movement at Indonesia's main port Tanjong Priok, according to local sources. O'Neil to open Netherlands training centre WILLIAM O'Neil, secretary general of IMO, will today open the relocated Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in Rotterdam. MTC offers both offshore and shipping industry training courses. Columbus Canada dispute resolved COLUMBUS Canada, which has lain in the Port of Los Angeles since May 9 due to a labour dispute, is expected to sail today following a resolution of the strike . Federal Court stamps on MUA conspiracy AUSTRALIA'S MUA has been ordered by the Federal Court to curtail its conspiracy with the ITF to promote an international boycott of ships worked by non-union labour.

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MAY 27, 1998
La Flandre n'accepte pas le report des coûts d'accessibilité maritime sur les usagers "La mise en place d'une politique portuaire européenne sera difficile, essentiellement à cause du manque de considération en ce qui concerne la diversité du secteur maritime européen. Le passé nous a enseigné que c'est le marché qui dicte l'efficacité d'un port dans une zone géographique bien détérminée. Ceci étant, une harmonisation de certains éléments peut être essentielle à la compétitivité de certains ports. Des questions d'environnement, de sécurité, devraient faire l'objet d'une approche européenne commune, de même qu'il doit y avoir équivalence en matière de conditions commerciales. La question cruciale reste de savoir quels coûts doivent être répercutés aux usagers. Nous sommes d'avis que que les investissements publics dans des infrastructures portuaires de base et dans les accessibilités, pour lesquels des standards sont établis, qui concernenent notamment la sécurité et sont à la disposition de tous sur une base non-discrtiminatoire, ne doivent pas nécessairement faire l'objet de charges pour les usagers". C'est ce qu'a déclaré l'échevin du port d'Anvers, le baron Leo Delwaide, lors de l'ouverture officielle de la 22e Terminal Operation Conference & Exhibition (TOC), qui se tient ces jours-ci pour la première fois à Anvers. MED Express Services offre des délais de transit plus courts La nouvelle rotation mise sur pied par les partenaires de Mediterranean Express Services au cours des dernières semaines, sera finalisée dès le début de la semaine prochaine. Grâce à cette rotation adaptée, le service pourra offrir des délais de transit plus courts en Méditerranée. De Boer Unigro et Vendex veulent fusionner De Boer Unigro et Vendex International négocient une fusion entre De Boer Unigro et Vendex Food Groep, qui regroupe les activités d'alimentation de Vendex International. Les deux entreprises disposent de propres chaînes de magasins et de centres de distribution en Belgique et en Espagne. L'impact qu'aura la fusion sur les centres de distribution belges n'est pas encore connu. La fusion devrait être finalisée au cours du troisième trimestre de l'année.

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Aust cargo to return as Columbus buckles In a major setback for the Australian government's efforts to reform the waterfront, Columbus Line has agreed to return Australian cargo loaded by non union labor aboard the Columbus Canada to Australia. The union movement's ability to force back the cargo loaded by non-union labor at the height of the dispute between Patrick and the MUA is a slap in the face for the minister for Workplace Relations Peter Reith who repeatedly claimed that the federal government had a strategy to deal with such an eventuality. Frances Bay reaches milestone for Perkins Shipping It's so over-used as to be cliched but the expression 'vital link' can rightly be applied to Perkins Shipping's 2100dwt Frances Bay. The vessel has now completed more than 500 voyages from Darwin into the Gulf of Carpentaria where she serves the needs of mining and coastal communities and the townships of Gove and Groote Eylandt. ACCC should study levy claims: Tanner Claims that stevedores will not pass on the costs of waterfront redundancies should be investigated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission according to Labor's transport spokesman, Lindsay Tanner. The government has announced it will fund waterfront redundancies through the maritime Industry Financing Company which will draw on a $250 million bank loan and recoup the money through levies to stevedores. Howard Smith looks again at restructure The non-rolling stock activities of Howard Smith's engineering business A Goninan & Co Limited could be divested under another restructure of the group announced this week. Howard Smith said Goninan was reviewing its non-rolling stock activities with a view to divestment of those activities which did not offer adequate growth and profit margin. Morris delves into Corrigan history Patrick Chairman Chris Corrigan had allegedly attempted to bankrupt the Darling Harbour operations of Australian Stevedores in June 1995. This was claimed in federal parliament on Tuesday night by the former federal Minister for Transport and member for Shortland, Peter Morris. Queensland Rail finalises Tableland deal Queensland Rail and Bundaberg Sugar yesterday signed a five-year rail freight agreement for the $45 million Tableland sugar project. The agreement is for the haulage of bulk sugar syrup from Arriga to Gordonvale and Babinda, the value o the contract was undisclosed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

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.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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