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September 28, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore-flagged ship's master detained by Dutch
    Bulk carrier alleged to have dumped toxic waste; master not released on bail
  • Evergreen to further expand fleet, network
  • United Arab Shipping gets its 8th 3,800-TEU ship
  • Cambodian-flag ship among targets boycotted by unions
  • Lloyd's Register won't go public
  • IMO sets up trust fund
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees keen competition with Oneworld
    Japan Airlines, Iberia may join 5-member global alliance
  • Domestic cargo business up for grabs
  • Cathay intensifies efforts to fly some routes
  • M'sian car sales up 12% in Aug
  • US-based carmakers launch incentive war to boost sluggish sales
  • Hyundai to unveil new luxury car
Columns
  • Shipping Times will be at shiprepair event for the first time

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore-flagged ship's master detained by Dutch
    Bulk carrier alleged to have dumped toxic waste; master not released on bail
  • Evergreen to further expand fleet, network
  • United Arab Shipping gets its 8th 3,800-TEU ship
  • Cambodian-flag ship among targets boycotted by unions
  • Lloyd's Register won't go public
  • IMO sets up trust fund
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees keen competition with Oneworld
    Japan Airlines, Iberia may join 5-member global alliance
  • Domestic cargo business up for grabs
  • Cathay intensifies efforts to fly some routes
  • M'sian car sales up 12% in Aug
  • US-based carmakers launch incentive war to boost sluggish sales
  • Hyundai to unveil new luxury car
Columns
  • Shipping Times will be at shiprepair event for the first time

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore-flagged ship's master detained by Dutch
    Bulk carrier alleged to have dumped toxic waste; master not released on bail
  • Evergreen to further expand fleet, network
  • United Arab Shipping gets its 8th 3,800-TEU ship
  • Cambodian-flag ship among targets boycotted by unions
  • Lloyd's Register won't go public
  • IMO sets up trust fund
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees keen competition with Oneworld
    Japan Airlines, Iberia may join 5-member global alliance
  • Domestic cargo business up for grabs
  • Cathay intensifies efforts to fly some routes
  • M'sian car sales up 12% in Aug
  • US-based carmakers launch incentive war to boost sluggish sales
  • Hyundai to unveil new luxury car
Columns
  • Shipping Times will be at shiprepair event for the first time

Sched Netweb site
  • Sino-Asia expands operation
  • Sinotrans renews service
  • Hanjin hopeful of high revenues from KCSC
  • Chun Kyung to expand service
  • JMS to provide towage services
  • No SSA terminal, demand Bangladeshi stevedores
  • South Seas to use Yusen's Los Angeles terminals
  • Mercantile Hong Kong confident in airfreight service
  • Follow-up deal for BOCCS

urgente online pressweb site
  • Iberia construirá una terminal de cargas en Zaragoza
  • La crisis financiera obliga a suspender pagos a Astilleros de Huelva
  • Renfe abre la campaña de otoño con 26 nuevos servicios diarios
  • Un camionero británico inventa un dispositivo para no perder las ruedas
  • Danzas distribuirá los productos farmacéuticos de Roche Pharma

Marine Logweb site
  • Aker Finnyards to build first seismic ship
  • Swan Hunter plans to build large dry dock
  • IHI plans to trim 30% from VLCC production costs

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Duty-free threat to UK ship chandlers
    BRITISH ship chandlers and suppliers face "decimation" if the planned replacement arrangements for duty-free shopping come into force, according to a report published yesterday.
  • Taca backed over fines
    Backing for the TransAtlantic Conference Agreement's appeal against European anti-trust fines of Ecu273m ($317.5m) for anti-trust offences has come from the European Community Shipowners Association.
  • Nigeria deals a new deck of cards
    Despite my fear of being considered not quite tough enough by my hardened journalist colleagues back in the London office (should they get to hear of it) and likewise my contacts in the Nigerian shipping industry, I nevertheless asked my host in Lagos to ask her "Mr Fix It" at Lagos Airport to meet me as close to the steps of the plane as was possible.
  • Bimco creates millennium clause
    Reacting to requests from owners, who are increasingly faced with demands by charterers for warranties against ships and equipment being affected by the millennium bug, a standard Year 2000 Clause for Voyage and Time Charter Parties, addressing 2000 compliance obligations of both charterers and owners, has been drafted by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco).
  • Fresh survey sheds light on bulk losses
    ALThough Greek shipowners and the Panama flag topped a 13-year list of lost bulk carriers compiled by the Gothenburg-based Institute of Shipping Analysis, the findings did not conclusively prove the world's supposedly favourite prejudice that all bad guys in bulker losses are from Greece and/or flag of convenience operators.
  • Private operator for World Trade Center
    IN what it described as an "historic shift", the board of commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed last week that it would turn over the management of the World Trade Center (pictured) in Lower Manhattan to a private operator.
  • A whiff of fresh air in London arbitration circles
    Eighteen months or so after the English Arbitration Act 1996 became effective at the end of January 1997, it is perhaps time to review how it has been accepted in commercial maritime quarters and the changes which have inevitably followed in its wake.
  • Ship needs 'may top $150bn'
    Shipping industry requirements for ship finance over the next five years could exceed $150bn, according to a new report from Drewry Shipping Consultants.* Between 1998 and 2002, the report predicts the newbuilding finance requirement will be $125bn.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Leave leave alone, shipowners warned
    The Australian Maritime Officers Union has warned shipowners not to persist with attempts at reducing leave entitlements as a means of reducing the competitive gap between the Australian fleet and flag of convenience shipping.
    Writing in the latest edition of the Australian Maritime Officer, the union's director of maritime policy Fred Ross said shipowners pursuing that line were giving no consideration to the fact that with reduced crews and port turn around seafarers seldom went ashore and even if time were available the terminal was usually miles from civilisation.
    "Seafarers can go months without going ashore and with the push to extend the leave swings it is not only the seafarer who suffers but their wives and children," Mr Ross said.
  • Newcastle steels itself with ambitious hub plan
    Newcastle could have a new multi-million dollar transport hub aimed at serving the entire eastern seaboard, following the establishment of a partnership between BHP and Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd.
    The two companies have entered into a partnership agreement to conduct a $6 million feasibility and environmental impact study into a proposed multi-purpose container and general cargo terminal, which would be built at the Newcastle Steelworks site after steel making operations shut down next year.
    The study, to be completed by mid-1999, will investigate the long term concept of making Newcastle a one-stop east coast port for overseas shipping and a transport hub for sending goods through the eastern seaboard using land bridging.
  • Prospect for massive growth
    NSW Premier Bob Carr believes the proposal by BHP and Leighton's to develop a multi-purpose terminal will see "a massive growth in the port capacity of Newcastle".
    Mr Carr said: "This builds the capacity of the port of Newcastle to service all of the north-west of the state to compete with Brisbane and to compete with Sydney.
    "Of all the announcements that I've been associated with about Newcastle's future … this is the most exciting and to have the private sector partners of the weight and seriousness of BHP and Leighton's have put $6 million into the preliminary study suggests it's got a lot of feasibility to it."
  • Second register could save NZ shipping: Report
    The introduction in New Zealand of a second register for international shipping could prevent the demise of dedicated shipping services to and from the country, according to a report recently presented to the New Zealand government.
    The report, by the NZ Institute of Economic Research, was commissioned by the Future of New Zealand Shipping Working Group in support of its case for the establishment of a second register.
    The institute noted in its report that a second register was being proposed in recognition of the fact that most vessels operating on international trades received tax concessions either through flags of convenience status, second register conditions or other sector-specific rules.
  • Shipowners welcome ALP's $60m commitment
    The Australian Shipowners Association has described key differences in the shipping policies of both major parties as "ironic", while broadly welcoming the ALP's commitment to provide $60 million over three years in fiscal support for the shipping industry.
    ASA chief executive Lachlan Payne said the opposition's $60 million pledge was the first time that either party had committed to providing fiscal assistance in line with the industry's position on the issue since the election campaign began.
    Mr Payne noted, however, that the $60 million was only about half the amount which the industry had argued should be provided to put Australian ship owners operating on international routes on par with their overseas competitors.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • If things don't change quickly, Surface Transportation Board Chairman Linda Morgan may be the only one left to vote on pending rail mergers. The Clinton administration has been unable for 20 months to fill a vacant seat and there will be another one by the end of the year. Vice Chair Gus Owen will leave on Dec. 31, if not earlier, and Jake Simmons hasn't been on the board since Jan. 1, 1997. The future of the STB is in question with its charter expiring on Sept. 30 and some members of Congress unwilling to reauthorize the agency.
  • Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., could be responsible for scuttling more than $3.5 billion in rail-related loan guarantees if the language he has inserted into transportation spending bills is made law. Wolf is also looking to prohibit any administrative cooperation between the Department of Transportation and the Surface Transportation Board and to jump-start an earlier attempt to move the Office of Motor Carriers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One House source called Wolf's recent antics "mischief making."
  • NASSTRAC is grappling with the need to "go global" and the desire to stay small and nimble. NASSTRAC is definitely looking to move beyond its role as a voice for the domestic small shipper, but how to do so is up for debate. The Washington-based trade association already lured in one big international player, Expeditors International, a multinational freight forwarder and an example of the kind of members the group would like to bring into the fold.
  • Ocean carriers are continuing their version of a very long square dance where carriers are switching partners and acquiring competitors in order to stay competitive. Last week another ocean carrier marriage was announced. CP Ships plans to buy Australia New Zealand Direct Line. Also recently announced, U.S. Africa Navigation and Torm Lines signed a vessel-sharing agreement while the Holt Co. has put its plans to buy Atlantic Container Lines on hold. Being big does not necessarily mean big profits and the ship lines are looking more and more to partnerships to rectify that.
  • Companies are keeping SCOR. Members of the three-year-old Supply-Chain Council, an industrial trade group, met in San Francisco Sept. 20-22 to discuss the progress of their Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model. SCOR is a detailed theoretical model with an ambitious agenda. Its sponsors intend for SCOR to be the medium of exchange for information management. Its purpose is to give organizations a common language to discuss supply-chain issues, develop benchmarking measurements and give direction to the development of supply-chain management software.
  • The Department of Transportation weighed in on the Surface Transportation Board's Houston-Gulf Coast Oversight proceeding on Sept. 18. DOT recommended the STB continue to monitor UP's service in the area, and said it would support divestiture of certain lines if the railroad is unable to show improvement in the near term. In its own 1,000-page filing, UP rejected proposals by BNSF, KCS, Tex Mex and others seeking divestiture of its lines, calling them "blatant attempts to grab UP traffic and assets."
  • As the aviation industry marks the 20th anniversary of deregulation, the government and industry is embroiled in an ugly debate over just that. The Department of Transportation issued a white paper last month spelling out how it views the competition guidelines that already exist in the deregulation law. The industry, led by the Air Transport Association, is screaming reregulation and waging a publicity war against the department. DOT says it just wants to make sure new-entrant carriers are being treated fairly. The industry counters that that's what antitrust laws are for.
  • i2 Technologies just keeps piling on the customers. Last week the supply-chain software company won deals to help retool the supply chain for Ryder Integrated Logistics, Frito-Lay and Pittsburgh Logistics Systems. All of the new customers plan to use i2's software to help move their products or their customers' products to market faster and more efficiently. "The ability to combine logistics flow applications that leverage e-commerce with advanced planning business optimization - it's an area of opportunity and value," i2 said.
  • The growth in steel imports to the United States and Canada has helped keep traffic levels on the St. Lawrence Seaway healthy during the past three years. But that hasn't been good news for U.S. and Canadian steel producers. Steel makers in both countries are asking for duties on imported metal, which has seaway operators concerned. U.S. steel makers asked first for government help in dealing with the growing imports but Canadian producers since have served notice they plan to seek relief as well. The North American companies are battling an influx of cheap steel from Russia, South Korea, Japan and other countries.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
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
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