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November 16, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Set up UN Coast Guard to fight piracy in region
    Japanese proposal comes as 17 Japanese crewmen were rescued after ship hijack in Malacca Straits
  • Yeo Cheow Tong leads S'pore team to seek 4th re-election to IMO council
  • Union agrees to end Canadian port dispute
  • CF Sharp ties up with Hamburg company
Air and Land Transport
  • Carriers expect 1999 to be bumper year for air cargo
    Strong US economy, concern over Y2K putting pressure on capacity
  • Initial review of tape sheds no light on crash
  • Boeing, Airbus eyeing sales to Middle East at Dubai show
  • SilkAir final crash report won't be out till next year
Features
  • The world is MISC's oyster
    Maritime giant is not relying on Petronas, but refining itself into a globally competitive, quality shipping service

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Set up UN Coast Guard to fight piracy in region
    Japanese proposal comes as 17 Japanese crewmen were rescued after ship hijack in Malacca Straits
  • Yeo Cheow Tong leads S'pore team to seek 4th re-election to IMO council
  • Union agrees to end Canadian port dispute
  • CF Sharp ties up with Hamburg company
Air and Land Transport
  • Carriers expect 1999 to be bumper year for air cargo
    Strong US economy, concern over Y2K putting pressure on capacity
  • Initial review of tape sheds no light on crash
  • Boeing, Airbus eyeing sales to Middle East at Dubai show
  • SilkAir final crash report won't be out till next year
Features
  • The world is MISC's oyster
    Maritime giant is not relying on Petronas, but refining itself into a globally competitive, quality shipping service

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Set up UN Coast Guard to fight piracy in region
    Japanese proposal comes as 17 Japanese crewmen were rescued after ship hijack in Malacca Straits
  • Yeo Cheow Tong leads S'pore team to seek 4th re-election to IMO council
  • Union agrees to end Canadian port dispute
  • CF Sharp ties up with Hamburg company
Air and Land Transport
  • Carriers expect 1999 to be bumper year for air cargo
    Strong US economy, concern over Y2K putting pressure on capacity
  • Initial review of tape sheds no light on crash
  • Boeing, Airbus eyeing sales to Middle East at Dubai show
  • SilkAir final crash report won't be out till next year
Features
  • The world is MISC's oyster
    Maritime giant is not relying on Petronas, but refining itself into a globally competitive, quality shipping service

Sched Netweb site
  • Gantry cranes the order of the day in Asia
  • Giant cranes delivered to NY/NJ
  • CIS uses Internet tracking
  • Maersk receives tenth S-class containership
  • Du named as general manager of Shenzhen firm
  • Indian port privatisation gathers pace
  • Japan-Thailand cargo recovering
  • AA reports 30 pc rise in air cargo at Chek Lap Kok
  • Extra flights for PAL
  • Canada and UAE ink agreement
  • Options running out for Canadian Airlines
  • UPS delivers pandas

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 1999
  • Eurostocks Pace to Ease Before Fed News
  • Cliffhanger Fed Rate Decision Seen
  • Tokyo Stocks End Weaker; Telecoms Fade
  • Stocks Slip; Markets Gird for Fed Meeting
  • Lycos Remains in Acquiring Mood

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Minister Urges Parties to End Port Shutdown at Vancouver
  • Port of L.A. Sets Record Box Throughput in October
  • Fukuyama Transporting, Hitachi Transport System Join Forces
  • Isuzu Selects Antwerp As European Distribution Center

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 1999
  • Crowley Maritime ups services with more vessels, added sailings
  • ITC places inspection files on the Internet
  • Cunard plans to build largest cruise ship

urgente online pressweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 1999
  • Cartagena busca fondos europeos para regenerar la Bah'a de Portmán
  • MSAS Global Logistics llega a un acuerdo con Pharmacia&Upjhon
  • Multauto saca al mercado "Ayuda legal 24 horas" y "Ayuda al asegurado"
  • Canadá impone privilegios a la israelí El Al
  • UPS traslada dos pandas desde China a EE.UU.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Concor to go for high-speed wagons and capacity expansion too
  • Barwil Forbes forges ahead
  • DGFT to launch Website for exporters soon
  • ADB may adopt fresh approach to financing ports sector
  • Assocham charter to strengthen markets
  • Inflation rate falls slightly
  • PAN-based code numbers for all excise assessees, ex-im community on anvil
  • Kerala may sign BOT pact to develop Vizhinjam port
  • France can offer gateway to European market, says envoy
  • Morgan Stanley gives Indian market top rating
  • CII, Ficci get representation in PM's new trade, industry panel
  • Paradeep Port ready to receive ships
  • Coffee exporters optimistic of record performance
  • New textile export quota policy falls short of industry's expectations
  • Forex reserves climb to new high of $ 34 bn
  • Concor celebrates 10th anniversary as 'Customer Day' at Mumbai

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Deutsche Post buys Air Express
    Deutsche Post is buying US-based Air Express International for $1.14bn and will merge it with Danzas to create the world's biggest air forwarder and Europe's largest freight forwarder.
  • Beijing's entry to the World Trade Organisation
    China and the United States signed an agreement yesterday that paves the way for Beijing's entry to the World Trade Organisation, a milestone that will throw open a vast market of 1.2bn consumers to unprecedented access by foreign firms.
  • Grimaldi Group company unveils cash call plans
    Ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci, part of Grimaldi Group Genoa, has disclosed details concerning its E78.5m ($81.7m) to E93m initial public offer to float its shares on the Milan Stock Exchange on November 26.
  • ICB dives into the red after Frontline deal
    SWEDISH tanker specialist ICB Shipping slid heavily into the red during the third quarter, but the loss resulted largely from the September deal that saw John Fredriksen's Frontline gain control of the company after a ferocious two-year battle.
  • Minoan swoops for Nomikos
    ONE of Greece's longest standing ferry companies, Nomikos Lines, has thrown in its lot with Minoan Lines' increasingly powerful Flying Dolphins' offshoot which plans to go public next year.
  • Öresund bridge may not hit ferry traffic as badly as feared
    THE Öresund bridge may not have such a drastic negative impact on the development of ferry traffic in the southern Baltic as originally feared, claims Swedish ferry operator Rederi Nordö-Link.
  • GL in boxships warning
    THE design and layout of modern containerships could be contributing to accidents at sea, according to the head of a classification society.
  • Houlder sells seat back to broker panel
    UK SHIPBROKING house Howard Houlder & Partners has sold its seat back to the London Tanker Broker Panel after failing to find a buyer.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 1999
  • Cement carrier breaks in two
  • QE2 protest secures Carnival promise on TBT paints
  • Australia gets tough on high-seas people-smuggling
  • Brittany Ferries may have to repay state aid
  • Canadian group takes stake in US shipyard
  • France and Belgium forge towage ties
  • Rock-bottom for tanker sentiment
  • Madrid approves Astander sale to Italmar
  • Report reveals shipyard weaknesses
  • PSA Corp explores bond sale
  • LNG spot market will create shipping shortage
  • Japan's nuclear fears could have impact on LNG
  • US to approve controversial standby tug
  • Varun obtains US backing for LNG venture
  • Total buys into Shell LPG to gain market foothold
  • Halterm in dispute with Halifax over rent hike

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mega-terminals require new strategies
  • Bulk shipping revives along with Asia
  • Vancouver port lockout settled
  • Lott reserving judgment on China deal
  • Amtrak to acquire refrigerator cars
  • Air Canada mails offer to buy Canadian Airlines
  • Air Express confirms Deutsche Post deal
  • Monsanto, Novartis settle genetically altered seed lawsuit
Transportation
  • AEI says yes to Deutsche Post
  • China's Huangtian Airport joins accord
  • CSX logistics unit, J.D. Edwards announce marketing agreement
  • WorldPoint Logistics to acquire RISS
  • Rollins to buy UPS truck-leasing business
Maritime
  • Bill would grant tax benefits to ship lines
  • Stevedores, lines boost Manila port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mega-terminals require new strategies
  • Bulk shipping revives along with Asia
  • Vancouver port lockout settled
  • Lott reserving judgment on China deal
  • Amtrak to acquire refrigerator cars
  • Air Canada mails offer to buy Canadian Airlines
  • Air Express confirms Deutsche Post deal
  • Monsanto, Novartis settle genetically altered seed lawsuit
Transportation
  • AEI says yes to Deutsche Post
  • China's Huangtian Airport joins accord
  • CSX logistics unit, J.D. Edwards announce marketing agreement
  • WorldPoint Logistics to acquire RISS
  • Rollins to buy UPS truck-leasing business
Maritime
  • Bill would grant tax benefits to ship lines
  • Stevedores, lines boost Manila port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mega-terminals require new strategies
  • Bulk shipping revives along with Asia
  • Vancouver port lockout settled
  • Lott reserving judgment on China deal
  • Amtrak to acquire refrigerator cars
  • Air Canada mails offer to buy Canadian Airlines
  • Air Express confirms Deutsche Post deal
  • Monsanto, Novartis settle genetically altered seed lawsuit
Transportation
  • AEI says yes to Deutsche Post
  • China's Huangtian Airport joins accord
  • CSX logistics unit, J.D. Edwards announce marketing agreement
  • WorldPoint Logistics to acquire RISS
  • Rollins to buy UPS truck-leasing business
Maritime
  • Bill would grant tax benefits to ship lines
  • Stevedores, lines boost Manila port

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Deutsche Post finalise la reprise d'AEI
    Deutsche Post a repris Air Express International (AEI) pour un montant global de 1,14 milliard d'USD. Toutes les activités d'AEI seront intégrées dans celles de Danzas International. DP acquiert ainsi une position très forte sur le marché américain, tandis que Danzas devient ainsi le plus grand expéditeur de fret aérien au monde. DP tourne à présent ses regards vers la région Asie-Pacifique.
  • L'aménagement d'un terminal à containers
    Le manutentionnaire Hessenatie aménage actuellement un terminal à containers dans l'arrière-port d'Anvers plus précisément, sur une de ses concessions au bassin Churchill, à savoir les N' 420 à 428, soit 840 m de quai pour une superficie de 380.000 m2. Cette évolution résulte, ainsi que signalé précédemment, de la demande de certains armements de voir leurs navires à nouveau traités derrière les écluses, leurs services n'étant pas strictement conditionnés par le temps. Elle permet par la même occasion au manutentionnaire de soulager son terminal sur l'Escaut, qui opère à plein régime. Outre des services de SCL, le groupe EPIC (Inde-Pakistan) va y diriger ses navires.
  • L'IRU veut un élargissement phasé de l'UE
    Le conseil de direction de l'IRU a adopté jeudi passé à Genève un plan d'action pour l'élargissement de l'Union européenne. Selon le président de l'IRU, David Green, il sera très important de procéder par étapes, afin d'éviter de porter préjudice non seulement au secteur du transport routier, mais également à l'économie dans son ensemble. Il redoute un scénario "Big Bang" si cette stratégie de phasage de l'élargissement n'était pas suivie.
  • Le projet de centre de distribution de Daewoo à Brême remis en question
    Diverses banques allemandes ont engagé une procédure d'insolvabilité à l'encontre de Daewoo Allemagne. Elles craignent que le projet d'un centre logistique et de distribution - le Ergerland Car Terminal - sur l'ancien chantier Vulkan à Brême est voué à l'échec suite aux problèmes financiers du groupe sud-coréen à Séoul. Les autorités portuaires locales et la concurrence craignent qu'un échec dommagerait l'image de Bremerhaven comme principal port automobile d'Europe.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • United Parcel Service's historic first day of trading broke all IPO records. Raising more than $5.5 billion in a single day, the company's stock shot up to almost $68 a share after its offering price of $50. With its new windfall of cash, the company plans to buy back millions of shares of internally traded stock to arm UPS with the ability to make big acquisitions with stock rather than cash. The big question is who UPS will buy and when. Basically any company is up for grabs but UPS is expected to dip into its reserves to beef up its presence in Europe and elsewhere abroad.
  • Demand for Eastern coal could wane by 15 percent within five years as Western coal and natural gas capture some existing and most future markets. This could dramatically alter coal logistics patterns and create another Western-railroad service nightmare. In the East, CSX and NS could be forced to slash coal rates to maintain market share. In the West, an electric utility attorney believes the STB can step in to avert a coal transportation meltdown: order UP to sell its Central Corridor, and approve Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern's application to build a third line into the Powder River Basin.
  • Ford Motor Co. and General Motors want to drive web-based supply-chain management into the fast lane by moving their multibillion-dollar procurement operations to the Internet. The two carmakers are creating electronic marketplaces for the goods and services they buy and plan to begin transacting business on the sites by the end of next year's first quarter. The initial aim is to cut costs by streamlining the supply chain. The auto manufacturers also expect to derive major savings from being able to aggregate purchases across their global operations.
  • Yellow Corp. named William D. Zollars chief executive officer following the departure of A. Maurice Myers, CEO since 1996. "I feel Yellow is now well positioned for a solid future and it is time for Bill Zollars to have his opportunity at the top spot," said Myers. Zollars joined Yellow in 1996 after 24 years at Kodak and Ryder Integrated Logistics.
  • The Conrail split is beginning to take on UP-meltdown-like qualities with a shipper filing for an emergency order and the Surface Transportation Board asking Norfolk Southern and CSX - the third such request - to enhance their weekly reporting on operations performance. Shippers also are getting more and more frustrated with service. But despite the comparisons to UP, STB Director of Compliance and Enforcement Mel Clemens says there is improvement and the situation is a far cry from UP two years ago.
  • Pressure is building for a long-term solution to the stand-off between employers and dock workers at the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia. A lockout imposed by employers paralyzed the port at an estimated cost of C$90 million per day. Virtually no cargo was moving across Vancouver wharves and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association was standing firm behind its decision to employ the lockout tactic as a means of reaching an acceptable settlement.
  • In the wake of United Parcel Service's historic initial public offering and the feeding frenzy at Deutsche Post, Emery Worldwide doesn't want to be left behind. The company is focused on growing its international business, which will exceed its domestic revenue for the first time this year. In 2000, Emery has its sights on second-tier freight plans to set up a new sales unit to go after two- and three-day. "We just can't give (Eagle Global Logistics) the right to gobble up everything that's second-day," says Emery Chief Executive Roger Piazza.
  • When General Motors and Ford Motor Co. decided to dive into the murky waters of the Internet, launching Ford's AutoXchange and GM TradeXchange, the initial goal was to save money. They wanted to reduce costs by purchasing over the Internet. But their ultimate goal? Create Internet marketplaces that will become hubs for buyers of auto supplies, and potentially other goods as well. Although neither company has created a time line for expanding the sites beyond their suppliers, both have auction capabilities and are developing strategies for moving the sites into the broader business trading community.

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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
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
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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