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BRIEFS

October 29, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

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New chairman appointed to Kuehne & Nagel board US ports pushing for deepening legislation Major developments to go ahead at PAH Lufthansa Cargo introduces MD-11s to Shanghai Hemjo Klein leaves Lufthansa Board Boeing new structure in Commercial Airplanes

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
BA takes biggest stake in Iberia Malpensa suffers from computer problems and blockade Zeeland Seaports fastest growing ports in Hamburg-Le Havre range Sea-Land opens call center in Ireland Slower Amsterdam Airport growth Government told fibs about Schiphol Emery Worldwide launches joint venture in China

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

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MISC to Become Conference Member in South African Trade Hanjin Expects Drastic Business Recovery Libra to Join APL/Crowley/Ibaran Joint Service CENSA, Sea-Land Urge FMC to Address Unfairness in China

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Huelga en el sector de ambulancias "Financiación de las infraestructuras de transporte en el Mediterráneo" Suiza y Austria impulsan las discusiones sobre la "euroviñeta" Frans Maas Spain factura 4.380 millones en nueve meses La Generalitat de Valencia presenta el futuro ferroviario de L'Horta Sud El "cougar" de Ford llegará a España en noviembre

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Govt. measures to give a fillip to industrial activity US guidelines prohibit export of decommissioned ships to India Pulses import freed; potatoes export banned Panel to suggest measures to nurse back sick textile units Diwali demand helps Dubai's gold re-exports Private sector to build three minor ports in TN Safer sailing in Malacca Strait from December Asian recovery by March '99: IMF Lessors' contribution to shipping industry significant: IICL chief The Urban Affairs Ministry International Seaports to develop Dhamra port ISFE '98 expo: Platform for sports goods export Details of import content in cars sought by DGFT Hub Lines to introduce weekly Tuticorin-Colombo feeder service Major infrastructure project in PM's revival recipe Mumbai-Pune expressway by Dec. 1999

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Yards may shut in Kvaerner overhaul KVAERNER'S Govan, Kleven, Larvik and Mandal yards face the threat of closure or sell-off after the group's new chief executive announced a companywide overhaul of Europe's biggest shipbuilder. Japan oil majors set to merge Nippon Oil and Mitsubishi Oil have announced a merger which will create Japan's biggest oil company. Owners warned of UK tax clamp SHIPOWNERS - especially those with UK agency offices - must be sure that they comply with new Inland Revenue rules to avoid being penalised as the UK tax authorities crack down on the understatement of profits, shipping and insurance accountant Moore Stephens has warned. Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces EC capacity investigation EASTERN German shipyard Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces investigation by the European Commission over allegations that it has exceeded capacity restrictions. New Dolphin delay adds to Saga misery SAGA Petroleum's misery over the much delayed Bideford Dolphin rig conversion continued this week as the company announced that the rig would not be available for work this year. Harwich wins go-ahead for channel deepening Harwich Haven Authority will next month start deepening its main channel, by two metres, allowing Port of Felixstowe to accept new generations of containership with fewer tidal restrictions.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Southampton's new box terminal hopes high OPPOSITION from local politicians has not dampened enthusiasm at the Port of Southampton for its Dibden Bay container terminal project. ASF to set up secretariat THE Asian Shipowners Forum is contemplating setting up a permanent office or secretariat to improve the service to its members. PPA holds off on pilotage decision THE Philippine Ports Authority has declared that it will not rescind an order mandating the separate payment of docking and undocking fees for pilotage services in major ports Christiania 3Q profits slump CHRISTIANIA Bank's third quarter profits have dropped sharply to Nkr 359m ($49m), compared to Nkr 675m in the corresponding period of 1997. Colombo transhipments stalled TRANSHIPMENT container traffic growth at Colombo has been negligible this year, largely because of the Asian economic crisis, according to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. LloydBras fleet to be sold VESSELS owned by Lloyd Brasileiro, the state-owned operator, will be sold next month by auction. MARPOL being evaded says Intertanko INTERTANKO'S Short Sea Tanker Group has highlighted 'evasion tactics' in European waste disposal facilities, following its recent meeting in Brussels. Strong demand lifts Ulstein STRONG demand for its products helped Ulstein Holdings, the Norwegian marine equipment and shipbuilding group, to increase its pretax profit by 65 per cent Kvaerner appoints new chief KVAERNER'S board of directors today confirmed the widely-tipped appointment of Kjell E Almskog as the new president and ceo. Congress frees funds for double-hull study CONGRESS has passed a Coast Guard appropriation bill that will provide funds for a study of alternatives to the double-hull tanker design required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Reefer slump hits Nomadic THE poorest rates for reefer vessels for 15 years dragged Nomadic Shipping, the Norwegian reefer operator, to a pre tax loss of Nkr 94.9m ($12.4m) in the period January-August Congress blocks OECD agreement THE US Congress has again blocked the 1994 OECD agreement that restricts shipbuilding subsidies, when it failed by a wide margin to pass new trade negotiating legislation. Chennai reintroduces reservation scheme CHENNAI port will reintroduce the berth reservation scheme in its container terminal, following a decision yesterday by the port's board of trustees. Slater backs Mississippi port plan PLANS by the Port of New Orleans to build a 650-acre container terminal near the mouth of the Mississippi River have been endorsed by US transportation secretary Rodney Slater.

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Le trafic de ligne entre les Amériques (côte ouest) en voie de rationalisation Quels que soient les trafics de ligne régulière de par le monde, les taux sont à la baisse, exception faite des segments westbound entre l'Asie, l'Europe et l'Amérique du Nord, pour les raisons que l'on connaît. Dans la plupart des trafics, les taux se sont progressivement déterriorés sous la pression des mega-carriers opérant au sein d'alliances ou en solitaire, qui draînent les cargaisons inhérentes aux relations Nord-Sud pour alimenter leurs réseaux à grande capacité Est-Ouest. La crise financière asiatique contribue à aggraver les choses dans bien des trafics. Nous prendrons pour exemple les derniers développements qui se manifestent dans les relations entre les Amériques du Nord, centrale et du Sud, plus particulièrement sur la côte ouest. Pour ce secteur opérationnel, l'heure est à la rationalisation. Le projet Bolero offre un grand avantage aux expéditeurs A partir du premier décembre le concept Bolero sera lancé officiellement par le biais d'un projet-pilote. Ce concept devra définitivement mettre en route le commerce électronique international. Une douzaine de chaînes de transaction testeront le projet. La Belgique figure parmi les pays qui participeront au projet-pilote. Le volet transport sera soutenu par la participation de sept armements et quatre prestataires de services logistiques. Début des travaux au Centre routier d'Anvers Les échevins anversois Leo Delwaide et Mieke Vogels ont posé hier mercredi "le premier pavé" du Centre routier, marquant ainsi le démarrage officiel des travaux de viabilisation du terrain situé entre la Spitsenstraat et la Kempenstraat, dans le quartier appelé "het Eilandje", dans la partie la plus ancienne du port d'Anvers.

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Industry sceptical about 'settlement' meeting Hope for the settlement of productivity problems at Botany Bay rests with a meeting between New South Wales Minister for Industrial Relations and Fair Trading Jeff Shaw and P&O Ports management on Monday. Mr Shaw discussed the problems with the central New South Wales branch of the Maritime Union of Australia on Wednesday, later blaming the federal government for the situation. Industry sources were sceptical, however, whether the state government had the capacity of addressing the issue, a fact acknowledged by the minister. Latest Waterline: Productivity 'normal' but reliability hit Overall national stevedoring productivity, as measured by the five-port average, changed little from the March to the June quarter according to the latest edition of the Waterline report published by the Bureau of Transport Economics. The five-port average crane rate, which measures productivity per crane while the ship is worked, was 18.7 containers an hour for the June quarter compared with 18.8 in the March quarter. Levy audit abandoned The problem-plagued Coopers and Lybrand audit of over-payments by shipping lines under the now abandoned Stevedoring Industry Levy, has been terminated, according to DCN's well-placed sources. The former Department of Workplace Relations and Small Business has apparently decided to terminate the audit due to the continuing inability of the lines to provide detailed information about the amounts they allegedly overpaid under the levy. The levy was imposed in order that the lines contribute about half the $300 million cost of funding payments to waterside workers made redundant under the WIRA process. WA paves way for Westrail sale THE Western Australian government has put some of the legislative framework in place to accommodate the sale of Westrail's freight business. Amendments have just been introduced to the government Railways Access Bill which account for the proposed private ownership of the rail authority. The amendments will remove all references to government ownership of the railway replacing references to the WA Railways Commission with the words railway owner. The Access Bill, which is before the Legislative Council, has been introduced to allow Westrail's competitors to gain access to its 5400km of track. Newcastle's glad tidings The port of Newcastle has reported another milestone in vessel movement efficiencies, moving four Cape size vessels recently on a single tide. The first of the four bulk carriers which made the event possible was the 292-metre Rubin Grace sailing from No. 5 Dyke with 142,045 tonnes of coal on board. She was followed by the 269-metre K Phoenix which loaded 124,000 tonnes of coal at No. 5 Kooragang. As soon as these vessels cleared the harbor entrance, the 289-metre China Steel Express and the 268-metre Hanjin Roberts Bank entered the port heading for No. 5 Kooragang and No. 5 Dyke respectively.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Kvaerner names Kjell Almskog new CEO Kvaerner ASA appointed Kjell E Almskog, 57, as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 1999. Almskog, current Executive Vice President and member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., in Zurich, Switzerland, will succeed Erik Tonseth. Almskog currently heads the rapidly growing oil, gas and petrochemical activities of ABB. He was appointed to this position earlier this year when ABB reorganized its top management and created a new segment for these activities. Kvaerner was reportedly impressed with Almskog's 12 years with ABB, where he demonstrated remarkable leadership and has a record of managing very successful operations. LR And Warsash Launch STCW 95 Compliance Program Lloyd's Register (LR) and Warsash Maritime Center have joined forces to provide an independent assessment scheme to aid compliance with the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW 95). The new scheme is to help flag state administrations, maritime training institutions and manning agencies satisfy the requirements of the Code, which arises from an International Convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The STCW 95 Code demands that all seafarers attain and maintain a defined level of competence. Flag state administrations are responsible for ensuring that, among other things, the certification of seafarers is in accordance with the requirements of the Code. Oil Dips Further Below $13 A big build in U.S. crude stocks is cited as one culprit in overshadowing calls for further output cuts. As a result, Benchmark Brent blend stumbled 11 cents lower to $12.85 a barrel. CSE Suspends Trading Of Knud I. Larsen The Copenhagen Stock Exchange reportedly suspended trading in shipper Knud I. Larsen (KiL) shares following an announcement that the company was suspending payments to creditors.

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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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