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BRIEFS

January 27, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shippers hit out at planned US$800 rate hikes
Shipping lines' proposed move shocking in view of lower business costs: shippers council
P&O places [pound]180m order for 2 giant cruise ferries
HK hopes to boost shipping register by lowering fees

Air and Land Transport

Five-airline alliance takes off
Group unable to code-share as approval from US, UK govts not given
Shape up or pack up, China's airline chiefs told
PAL to start paying off US$2.1b debt this week
Air Lanka reverses losses to chalk up 1.6b rupee profit
Mazda's strategy to stay the same even with arrival of foreign carmakers

Features

Ships and crews taken at sea
Ship hijackings in Asian waters have become more frequent and violent in the past year, and crews are often killed

Columns

Sub-standard dry cargo ships, not tankers, are cause for concern

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shippers hit out at planned US$800 rate hikes
Shipping lines' proposed move shocking in view of lower business costs: shippers council
P&O places [pound]180m order for 2 giant cruise ferries
HK hopes to boost shipping register by lowering fees

Air and Land Transport

Five-airline alliance takes off
Group unable to code-share as approval from US, UK govts not given
Shape up or pack up, China's airline chiefs told
PAL to start paying off US$2.1b debt this week
Air Lanka reverses losses to chalk up 1.6b rupee profit
Mazda's strategy to stay the same even with arrival of foreign carmakers

Features

Ships and crews taken at sea
Ship hijackings in Asian waters have become more frequent and violent in the past year, and crews are often killed

Columns

Sub-standard dry cargo ships, not tankers, are cause for concern

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shippers hit out at planned US$800 rate hikes
Shipping lines' proposed move shocking in view of lower business costs: shippers council
P&O places [pound]180m order for 2 giant cruise ferries
HK hopes to boost shipping register by lowering fees

Air and Land Transport

Five-airline alliance takes off
Group unable to code-share as approval from US, UK govts not given
Shape up or pack up, China's airline chiefs told
PAL to start paying off US$2.1b debt this week
Air Lanka reverses losses to chalk up 1.6b rupee profit
Mazda's strategy to stay the same even with arrival of foreign carmakers

Features

Ships and crews taken at sea
Ship hijackings in Asian waters have become more frequent and violent in the past year, and crews are often killed

Columns

Sub-standard dry cargo ships, not tankers, are cause for concern

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shippers hit out at planned US$800 rate hikes
Shipping lines' proposed move shocking in view of lower business costs: shippers council
P&O places [pound]180m order for 2 giant cruise ferries
HK hopes to boost shipping register by lowering fees

Air and Land Transport

Five-airline alliance takes off
Group unable to code-share as approval from US, UK govts not given
Shape up or pack up, China's airline chiefs told
PAL to start paying off US$2.1b debt this week
Air Lanka reverses losses to chalk up 1.6b rupee profit
Mazda's strategy to stay the same even with arrival of foreign carmakers

Features

Ships and crews taken at sea
Ship hijackings in Asian waters have become more frequent and violent in the past year, and crews are often killed

Columns

Sub-standard dry cargo ships, not tankers, are cause for concern

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Smuggling crackdown adds boost to Shanghai's figures Lianyungang breaks away from handling slump MOL to cut costs Hapag-Lloyd buy new boxes Consolidation forecast Business at cool-house hots up NYK appeal against anti-competitive ruling Calls for work cuts at Barcelona United may buy America West UPS looks to future with TanData investment Flights to Freetown suspended Airport levies attacked

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Importers pushing overseas vendors to communicate electronically
Lott vows early vote on Caribbean initiative
Rail reform uncertainty remains as sides differ
Angry shippers say it's essential Customs gets money to restart ACE prototype
Clinton administration urges China to scrap container shipping plan
Rotterdam port to demand ships be Y2K proof
Iraq says it signed $3 billion in transport contracts with Russia
Martinair Cargo launches nonstop service from Seattle to Ireland
Blaming shipper defections, Roadway Express reports income, revenue drop
GATX says fourth quarter income rose 18%
Barshefsky predicts drop in Japan steel exports to US
Siemens says it may quit Czech rail consortium

Transportation

Conrail workers' deaths renew debate on mergers
BNSF earnings climb by 8%
Trucking firm drives CNF's record year despite Emery unit's earnings decline
CP Ships improves operating income
Chemical transport market eases as exports fall off
Shippers call for competition, carriers say cooperation is key

Maritime

Massport study cites 'chaos' in box facilities
AISA bucks shippers by backing FMC's rules on contracting
Task force studies San Juan harbor perils
Inland routes normalize after overseas disruption
Great Lakes carrier hopes US and Canada see importance of St. Lawrence
US ports prepare to catch upswing in dry bulk market

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Importers pushing overseas vendors to communicate electronically
Lott vows early vote on Caribbean initiative
Rail reform uncertainty remains as sides differ
Angry shippers say it's essential Customs gets money to restart ACE prototype
Clinton administration urges China to scrap container shipping plan
Rotterdam port to demand ships be Y2K proof
Iraq says it signed $3 billion in transport contracts with Russia
Martinair Cargo launches nonstop service from Seattle to Ireland
Blaming shipper defections, Roadway Express reports income, revenue drop
GATX says fourth quarter income rose 18%
Barshefsky predicts drop in Japan steel exports to US
Siemens says it may quit Czech rail consortium

Transportation

Conrail workers' deaths renew debate on mergers
BNSF earnings climb by 8%
Trucking firm drives CNF's record year despite Emery unit's earnings decline
CP Ships improves operating income
Chemical transport market eases as exports fall off
Shippers call for competition, carriers say cooperation is key

Maritime

Massport study cites 'chaos' in box facilities
AISA bucks shippers by backing FMC's rules on contracting
Task force studies San Juan harbor perils
Inland routes normalize after overseas disruption
Great Lakes carrier hopes US and Canada see importance of St. Lawrence
US ports prepare to catch upswing in dry bulk market

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Importers pushing overseas vendors to communicate electronically
Lott vows early vote on Caribbean initiative
Rail reform uncertainty remains as sides differ
Angry shippers say it's essential Customs gets money to restart ACE prototype
Clinton administration urges China to scrap container shipping plan
Rotterdam port to demand ships be Y2K proof
Iraq says it signed $3 billion in transport contracts with Russia
Martinair Cargo launches nonstop service from Seattle to Ireland
Blaming shipper defections, Roadway Express reports income, revenue drop
GATX says fourth quarter income rose 18%
Barshefsky predicts drop in Japan steel exports to US
Siemens says it may quit Czech rail consortium

Transportation

Conrail workers' deaths renew debate on mergers
BNSF earnings climb by 8%
Trucking firm drives CNF's record year despite Emery unit's earnings decline
CP Ships improves operating income
Chemical transport market eases as exports fall off
Shippers call for competition, carriers say cooperation is key

Maritime

Massport study cites 'chaos' in box facilities
AISA bucks shippers by backing FMC's rules on contracting
Task force studies San Juan harbor perils
Inland routes normalize after overseas disruption
Great Lakes carrier hopes US and Canada see importance of St. Lawrence
US ports prepare to catch upswing in dry bulk market

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FMC to Decide Final Rules of Ship Act on Feb. 18 New Agency Appointments in Lebanon, Cyprus by "K" Line New 4,000-TEU Ship Delivered to MSC Trancy Opens Own Office in Yantian FedEx Signs Pact with Nittsu for Local Delivery Full Text of US Comments on Japan's Port Practices

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JANUARY 26, 1999
Indian Oil Company tender for 65.000 tonnes closes Thursday Selling pressure increases in Singapore CEPSA opens trading office in Panama

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Lygnos collapse strands hundreds HUNDREDS of officers and ratings have been left stranded across the globe in the wake of the collapse of Greece's Lygnos family shipping interests, with some in urgent need of food. PanOceanic in $75m bond buyback PanOceanic Bulk Carriers has bought back its $100m of junk bonds at a 25% discount just a year after they were issued. Amer Reefer bond payment vow Ravi Mehrotra's Amer Reefer has assured bondholders that it will meet its $5m interest payment in March. Italy feels Turkish trade backlash Figures announced by the Turkish Exporters' Association this week showed the effect of the unofficial boycott of Italian goods by Turkish companies and consumers last month. US shippers hit at FMC proposals SEVERAL key provisions of the proposed US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations to implement the US Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 have been attacked by leading US shippers organisation, the National Industrial Transportation League. Tackling issues of perception and security Sound and visible security is an essential cornerstone in the development of cruising in the Gulf region, the conference was told yesterday. But maritime security expert Brian Parritt said the western perception that the security threat is worse in the Middle East than elsewhere is untrue. Terrorism is a worldwide threat, he said. French seamen in register warning A French seafarers' union has warned the French government against trying to set up a new international register as a means of getting rid of the existing French national flag. Ferrari lands order for specialist tug SPECIALIST tug builder Cantiere Navale Ferrari has sealed a contract with Savona-based Societ' Carmelo Noli fu Giovanni to build its first stern azimuthal propelled tug, writes Giovanni Paci, Milan Correspondent.

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JANUARY 26, 1999
Milford Haven to appeal against Empress fine MILFORD Haven Port Authority is to seek leave to appeal against the '4m ($6.6m) imposed by Mr Justice Steel in the case resulting from the Sea Empress incident. Avondale appeals against health order AVONDALE Industries has appealed against an order to hand over 13 types of worker health and safety to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. South Koreans settle ship finance dispute SOUTH Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs said yesterday that a dispute between local banks and shipping companies over interest rates had been resolved. Shippers slam rate rise as 'profiteering' ASIAN shippers' representatives have slammed reports of a planned 60 per cent jump in Asia-Europe container freight rates as "profiteering". Lloyd's faces damaging fraud action A UK HIGH Court judgement on January 22 has left the Society of Lloyd's facing possibly the most traumatic, and probably most massive, legal action to date. New Filipino body pushes for reforms MARITIME interests in the Philippines are to set up the Federation of Maritime Associations, an umbrella organisation to push for further reforms. Brazilian owners issue trade warning BRAZILIAN shipowners must prepare for significant changes to the pattern of trade following the recent devaluation of the real, according to the owners' association. Industry to be surveyed about Sea Malta SEA Malta, the Maltese national shipping line, and the island's Federation of Industries have announced a joint survey of the federation's 300 members regarding use of the line. Teekay hit by aframax collapse SIGNIFICANT falls in aframax tanker charter rates in the final three months of 1998 led to a major decline in net income reported by Bahamas-based Teekay Shipping Corp. Sea-Land switches Swedish ports SEA-LAND is to switch its port of call in Sweden to Gothenburg from Wallhamn after a break of more than a decade. Royal Caribbean names cruisers ROYAL Caribbean International has announced the names of the second and third 142,000 gt Eagle-class vessels and the two 85,000 gt Vantage-class ships. Lines unite against SCT SHIPPING lines have united in their criticism of the Shanghai Container Terminals tariff increase, accusing the operator of passing the buck. Octavian opens Hong Kong office LLOYD'S of London syndicate manager Octavian has set up an office in Hong Kong and will soon start writing business on behalf of Jonathan Jones Syndicate Number 329. Politicians weak on piracy, claims Fairplay THE combined efforts of the world's political powers against piracy do not come close to that of the International Maritime Bureau, says the lead editorial in this week's issue of Fairplay.

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ACT se défait de son terminal de la 5e darse "Ayant constaté que notre tonnage avait diminué de 20%, nous avons estimé nécessaire de fermer notre terminal de la 5e darse. Cette mesure va de pair avec une restructuration du groupe et depuis le 1er janvier dernier, nous concentrons nos activités conventionnelles/breakbulk sur la presqu'île formée par la 6e darse, le bassin de la Hanse, et à la 7e darse. Lorsqu'un armement constate qu'il a affrété trop de navires, il réduit sa flotte, nous ne faisons qu'agir de la même manière". Alex Desiron, administrateur-directeur général du groupe ACT/MT (Antwerp Combined Terminal/Maritime Terminals) qui s'adressait récemment aux nombreux représentants de sa clientèle à l'occasion de la traditionnelle réception de nouvel an, a cette fois tenu des propos qui reflètent clairement la situation particulièrement difficile dans laquelle se trouve un certain secteur des diverses. Amber Line et Noordwest coopèrent sur la Tunisie Les armements Amber Line et Noordwest Shipping ont décidé d'intégrer leurs services conventionnels entre l'Europe du Nord-Ouest et la Tunisie sur le plan opérationnel. Cette coopération leur permettra de proposer trois départs par mois à partir d'Anvers et de Brême vers Tunis, Sfax et Sousse (d'autres ports tunisiens seront également desservis si aliment suffisant). Un voyage par mois sera agrémenté d'un trajet retour. Les armements gardent chacun leur propre identité mais ont confié l'exploitation opérationnelle du service à la firme anversoise Elan, nous ont déclaré Luc Verrept et Erik Van De Sande de l'agence. Müller acquiert les transports internationaux de BOC aux Pays-Bas La société Müller Transport à Holten dans l'est des Pays-Bas a repris les activités de transport et de groupage frigorifiques internationaux de BOC Distribution Services Benelux à Amersfoort. Les activités de distribution domestique de cette entreprise n'ont pas été reprises. Cette opération intervient tout juste un mois après la vente de TLO, une filiale française de BOC DS, aux Transports Le Breton. Plaidoyer pour une coopération étroite entre Maastricht et Bierset Lors d'une réunion avec le premier wallon Robert Collignon, le Premier néerlandais Wim Kok a proposé une coopération étroite entre les aéroports de Maastricht-Aachen-Airport à Beek, près de Maastricht et l'aéroport liégois de Bierset.

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Steep decline for compo claims Australia's shipping industry has witnessed a dramatic reduction in compensation claims over the past two years. The Australian Institute of Marine & Power Engineers has used the latest edition of its journal, On Watch, to highlight the development, adding that "you probably won't hear Peter Reith making a major statement about it". According to the Seacare statistics quoted by the institute, which looks after the interests of marine engineers, the 1997-98 statistics show that the number of claims (385) was just over half of what it was in 1995-96 (702). US meat trade looking up: Columbus Columbus Line estimates that meat exports from Australia and New Zealand to North America in 1998 will be up over 1997, although final figures are still being compiled. Commenting on the anticipated figures, the director of corporate commodities for Columbus Line in North America, Mike Casey, said that ongoing investments by the line had helped Australia/New Zealand shippers to react quickly to economic challenges. Mr Casey said that meat, the largest volume commodity northbound on the Australia/New Zealand trade route, was a global commodity, often bought and sold even while it was in transit. As a result, exporters and brokers must be able to react quickly to market opportunities wherever they occur. Report highlights Adelaide's 'positive IR' The positive industrial relations environment at Port Adelaide has been highlighted in the 1997-98 annual report of Ports Corp South Australia. The joint report by chairman Geoffrey Fry and general manager Peter Edmonds notes that the excellent industrial relations environment within the port enabled the container terminal to handle abnormally high numbers of containers during the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia. "The Adelaide Container Terminal was frequently described by independent observers as the most efficient in Australia," they said. Profits surprise at Dampier The Dampier Port Authority (DPA) reported an unexpected increase in its operating profit last financial year as a result of higher trade levels across a range of export commodities. The port, which operates under the legislative objective of maintaining a break-even financial position, achieved an operating profit before tax of $689,041 for 1997-1998, compared to a budgeted figure of $335,000. Late in the 1998 year, the DPA announced it would offer a reduction in port dues to prevent the high surplus from occurring again this financial year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

Reinvesting revenues in decarbonization is a good thing, but FEPORT and Greek shipowners are demanding more. Danish Shipping and KVNR are promoting reform.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

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