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March 26, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Sched Netweb site
  • Success breeds new stops for CMA-CGM
  • China opens Taiwan door again
  • FESCO to invest millions in new fleet
  • New APL report may ease industry deregulation
  • Surabaya under scrutiny
  • Carriers move Indian base
  • New focus on marine disputes
  • Deutsche Post flagged in
  • Target Logistics aims to expand
  • Davies Turner applauds Turkey
  • Dragonair boosts flights
  • Second airport to spell success for Shanghai
  • Airport alliance set to grow
  • Spanair to expand with Airbus

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • CMB sells Transinsular
  • Strikes at P&O North Sea Ferries
  • Container shuttle service in Rotterdam harbor
  • El Al threatens claim for damages
  • Europe-South America shipping rates rise

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MSC Announces Inauguration of Transpacific Service
  • Box Traffic from Asia to US Rises 10.7% in January
  • P&O Nedlloyd Expected to Go Public
  • Hanjin Reports 4.3% Revenue Rise for 1998

urgente online pressweb site
  • La Gomera tendrá aeropuerto en mayo
  • Renfe pone a la venta más de tres millones de plazas para Semana Santa
  • DHL inaugura oficinas en Madrid
  • MRW también atiende a los sordos
  • Crecen un 34,8 por ciento los env'os de Nacex.S
  • Acex quiere que el Gobierno gaste más en mantenimiento de carreteras
  • Plataforma para cargar camiones y camionetas
  • Peugeot empieza a producir el "206" en Poissy
  • Argentina multa a YPF por vender más caro en el mercado local que en el extranjero

Exim Indiaweb site
  • KPT surpasses last year's traffic
  • Evergreen expands services to East Malaysia, Brunei
  • Navi Mumbai CWC wins ISO-9002 certification
  • Futures trading in 8 oilseeds allowed
  • Export of patents-based new drug molecules allowed again
  • PSA nets Brunei contract against stiff global competition
  • Cabinet gives nod to DCI's dredger acquisition
  • Japan's economy recovering
  • Minerals export not eligible for income-tax rebate: SC
  • New York port bid to attract Asian cargo via Suez Canal route
  • Bid to hardsell Sharjah freezones to Indians
  • Thamesport handles its first post-Panamax boxship
  • Railways draw up package deal for core sector
  • Commerce Ministry lists export-friendly steps taken in Annual Report
  • 3-pronged strategy to revive NTC mills with Finance Ministry
  • Export-friendly amendments in labour laws to be introduced soon
  • Environmental clearance for several port projects
  • Eco-friendly technology event
  • India persuades European Union to drop bar on groundnuts
  • 3m tonnes wheat may be exported
  • Prune non-plan spending, urges AIAI President

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Not so hot spot
  • Kurdish rebels admit blasting Iraq-Turkey pipeline

The East Africanweb site
  • Uganda Looks to Move More Goods by River and Lake
  • What Kenya Needs is a Good, Well Maintained Road Network
  • African Port Guards Stealing from Vessels
  • New Method a Threat to Local Fishermen
  • Uganda Firm Refurbishes Container Depot
  • Container Vessels Getting Damaged by High Speed

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Incertezza legale sulle banchine
  • Via ai lavori per lo scalo container operativo entro metà 2000 Taranto, parte il cantiere per il terminal Evergreen
  • Logistica al Sud, Caserta ci prova

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Nato bombs rain down on Serbia
    PRESSURE was growing last night on Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic to back down on Kosovo, as a second wave of Nato airstrikes was launched.
  • RFA ship heading home after delivering supplies
    A ROYAL Fleet Auxilliary vessel is steaming back from the Adriatic after delivering supplies and equipment for the proposed Nato peacekeeping force in Kosovo.
  • Profits dip 8% at Hutchison Port Holdings
    Pre-tax profits at Hutchison Whampoa's ports division, Hutchison Port Holdings, fell 8% last year to HK$4.54bn (US$586.5m) from HK$4.94bn in 1997.
  • Farstad appoints new director
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has announced the appointment of Karl Johan Bakken as director in charge of marketing and operations.
  • Torm and Lasco link up in handysize bulker pool
    TWO bulk carrier pooling deals were yesterday unveiled by Denmark's Torm and the US' Lasco Shipping, continuing the industry's trend to consolidation in the face of poor freight markets.
  • India port workers threaten strike over private deals
    INDIA'S port and dock workers are considering strike action over plans for the country's 11 major port trusts to rope in private enterprise to build new and modern facilities, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspon-dent.
  • EU concern over subsidies on cabotage
    The European Commission fears subsidies on cabotage trades in Italy and France are being used to distort competition.
  • Double launch for P&O
    P&O Nedlloyd celebrates a double event today with the respective launching and handing over of two of its latest Arica class vessels, the P&O Nedlloyd Singapore and the P&O Nedlloyd Seoul at German shipbuilder Flender Werft.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius form roro giant
  • Wilhelmsen-Wallenius talks completed quickly
  • Ships still on cover in the Adriatic
  • Adriatic trade disrupted by air attacks
  • Lasco and Torm form new bulker pools
  • LISCR seeks to assure market
  • Barge-train link from Rotterdam to Italy
  • Ottawa reaches tentative deal with grain weighers
  • Ugland raises Swan Reefer stake
  • Charleston receives funding approval
  • UK sets out terms of tonnage tax review
  • Onorato slams Confitarma over Tirrenia aid
  • US ports 'will be asked for bid proposals'
  • UK Chamber forced to cut costs
  • Arabs in talks with Marseilles

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Dubois: l'alliance E1 durera "au moins" jusqu'en 2002
    Le groupe Dubois a connu d'excellentes évolutions au niveau de la logistique et des transports européens en 1998. Et Patrick Dubois, PDG du groupe, est confiant pour l'avenir. Le rachat d'un important partenaire - la division terrestre de Nedlloyd - ne l'inquiète pas outre mesure. Les engagements seront tenus au moins jusqu'en juin 2002 et l'alliance E1 continue même à évoluer, avec la création d'un bureau de consultance logistique baptisé E1 Flowmaster. Dubois n'exclut toutefois pas - à terme - un changement de partenaire et dit à ce sujet "ne pas avoir d'états d'âme".
  • La CMB se retire de la navigation de ligne en vendant Transinsular
    La vente de la participation de 100% dans l'armement portugais Transinsular au manutentionnaire et armateur de ligne portugais Empresa de Trafego en Estiva met un terme aux activités de ligne du groupe maritime belge CMB. Selon des sources bien informées du milieu financier, la vente générerait un montant de 2,7 mia. de BEF (66,9 mio. d'EUR), de sorte que la CMB réaliserait une plus-value de plus d'un milliard de BEF. Les deux parties ont signé un accord de principe et l'opération devrait être bouclée en avril après une radioscopie de Transinsular par l'acquéreur.
  • CMA-CGM a dégagé un bénéfice de 199 mio. de FRF en 1998
    Pour l'exercice 1998, le groupe CMA-CGM a dégagé un résultat net de 199 millions de FRF (30 mio. d'EUR). Par rapport à l'exercice 1997, la progression est de 211%. Le chiffre d'affaires affiche une hausse de 8% et le trafic en TEU de 9%. Des chiffres que le président Tristan Vieljeux présente comme très encourageants pour l'avenir du groupe.
  • La semaine de travail dans le transport routier à l'agenda du conseil européen
    Les ministres européens du Transport se pencheront lundi prochain à Bruxelles une fois de plus sur la stimulation du transport combiné de marchandises, les temps de travail dans le transport routier et la question de savoir si les autobus d'une longueur de 15 mètres seront autorisés dans tous les Etats de l'UE. En ce qui concerne le transport combiné, le débat se concentrera sur deux propositions de modifications des directives 106/1992 et 53/1996 introduites par la Commission européenne. Les modifications doivent rendre ce type de transport plus attrayant. Les mesures d'encouragement ont entre autres trait à une exemption des interdictions existantes de circulation dans un certain nombre d'Etats-membres.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Wilhelmsen Lines, Wallenius Lines Merge
    Wilhelmsen Lines created a joint operating firm with Wallenius Lines to run what it said was the world's biggest fleet of car transport ships and Ro-Ro vessels. The new company, to be owned 50/50 by the two firms, would operate more than 70 vessels and has 10 more under construction for delivery in 1999 and 2000, together with options for other new vessels. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius, which is family owned, would continue to own their respective vessels after the new company became fully operational on July 1.
    Wilhelmsen said that "this creates the world's biggest shipping group within transport for all types of rolling cargoes, together with container capacity in certain markets."
  • Damen Buys $25M Stake In Romanian Yard
    Damen Shipyards Group has reportedly bought a majority stake in Romanian Danube-based shipyard Santierul Naval Galati. The State Ownership Fund (FPS) sold 51 percent from its total 70.53 percent in Santierul Naval Galati for $25 million dollars. The amount includes a five-year investment program to be run by the Dutch investor.
    "We will upgrade Galati shipyard in the next five years to be able to face the international competition," Damen general manager Herman Quast said.
  • Suez Canal Receipts At $156.4 Million
    Egypt earned $156.4 million in January from Suez Canal receipts, the same as in December, 1998. The receipts were $145.0 million in January, 1998, it said. The December figure was adjusted from $155.4.
  • Drybulk Freight: Flat Conditions Persist
    Flat conditions persisted in the Capesize and Panamax sectors of the dry cargo freight market and prospects for owners as Easter holidays approached were not very encouraging, brokers said. A reasonable volume of fresh grain orders was reported but brokers doubted these would affect the market materially while Panamax orders from the Continent appeared to have dwindled, resulting in more tonnage ballasting to the U.S. Gulf. The failure of some Panamaxes on subjects in the Atlantic was another negative factor, brokers said. The Baltic Freight Index (BFI) fell six points to 957 and the Baltic Panamax Index dropped 11 points to 976, while the Baltic Handy Index gained four points to 764, although the weakening trend in South America was reflected in the decline of the Brazil/Continent trial grain route to $16.13 from $16.66.
  • Med Tanker Rates Firm Up
    Clean tanker rates have firmed, especially in the Mediterranean, shipping brokers said last week. Rates for 33,000 ton cargoes between Europe and the U.S. rose from W180 to W190 while 30,000 ton gas oil movements paid W140 to the U.K./Continent and W130 to the Mediterranean. But the struggling Middle East market has seen further falls, with vessels from 27,500 tons to 45,000 tons fixing at W130 into India. Poor demand for long-haul voyages and lack of westward interest has withered levels. Rates for larger ships have collapsed still further with 65,000 ton cargoes going at W105 and 85,000 tonrs paying W90 on Red Sea to Asia voyages.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
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
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
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
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
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
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.
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.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
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
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.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
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
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
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%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
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.
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.
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
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
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
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.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
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
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
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.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
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%)
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
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%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
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.
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
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.
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%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
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.
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
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
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
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.
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.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
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
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
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
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
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.
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
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
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
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.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
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
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.
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
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
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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.
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
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%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
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
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
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
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
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
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%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
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
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
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
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
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
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
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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%
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 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
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
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
(Interfax)
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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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