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BRIEFS
May 27, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CUIG sees potential in regional offshore market
    Locally-based firm takes delivery of crew and utility vessel, built by Keppel subsidiary
  • Wong Kok Siew to take over as Jurong chairman
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing close to US$4b order from China Airlines
    Asian order the US plane maker's biggest since region's economic crisis started
  • FDX unit to test business to residence delivery
  • FedEx slashes rates for S'pore shipments
  • Virgin's profit above £100m: report
  • India's first airport to be built partly by private funds opens
  • Ansett's returns from Olympic sponsorship hit A$650m
  • Taiwan's high-speed rail may not be ready as scheduled
  • China to buy US air flight safety system
Features
  • S'pore placed for central role
    As transport and logistics become more important, Singapore adopts policies to make it a premier maritime hub
Columns
  • NY Port Authority official loves travelling on the job

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CUIG sees potential in regional offshore market
    Locally-based firm takes delivery of crew and utility vessel, built by Keppel subsidiary
  • Wong Kok Siew to take over as Jurong chairman
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing close to US$4b order from China Airlines
    Asian order the US plane maker's biggest since region's economic crisis started
  • FDX unit to test business to residence delivery
  • FedEx slashes rates for S'pore shipments
  • Virgin's profit above £100m: report
  • India's first airport to be built partly by private funds opens
  • Ansett's returns from Olympic sponsorship hit A$650m
  • Taiwan's high-speed rail may not be ready as scheduled
  • China to buy US air flight safety system
Features
  • S'pore placed for central role
    As transport and logistics become more important, Singapore adopts policies to make it a premier maritime hub
Columns
  • NY Port Authority official loves travelling on the job

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CUIG sees potential in regional offshore market
    Locally-based firm takes delivery of crew and utility vessel, built by Keppel subsidiary
  • Wong Kok Siew to take over as Jurong chairman
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing close to US$4b order from China Airlines
    Asian order the US plane maker's biggest since region's economic crisis started
  • FDX unit to test business to residence delivery
  • FedEx slashes rates for S'pore shipments
  • Virgin's profit above £100m: report
  • India's first airport to be built partly by private funds opens
  • Ansett's returns from Olympic sponsorship hit A$650m
  • Taiwan's high-speed rail may not be ready as scheduled
  • China to buy US air flight safety system
Features
  • S'pore placed for central role
    As transport and logistics become more important, Singapore adopts policies to make it a premier maritime hub
Columns
  • NY Port Authority official loves travelling on the job

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • CUIG sees potential in regional offshore market
    Locally-based firm takes delivery of crew and utility vessel, built by Keppel subsidiary
  • Wong Kok Siew to take over as Jurong chairman
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing close to US$4b order from China Airlines
    Asian order the US plane maker's biggest since region's economic crisis started
  • FDX unit to test business to residence delivery
  • FedEx slashes rates for S'pore shipments
  • Virgin's profit above £100m: report
  • India's first airport to be built partly by private funds opens
  • Ansett's returns from Olympic sponsorship hit A$650m
  • Taiwan's high-speed rail may not be ready as scheduled
  • China to buy US air flight safety system
Features
  • S'pore placed for central role
    As transport and logistics become more important, Singapore adopts policies to make it a premier maritime hub
Columns
  • NY Port Authority official loves travelling on the job

Sched Netweb site
  • HK ports get river trade bonus
  • K Line battles tough market
  • Swire marine profit sinks
  • DCL takes on global look with new services
  • US shippers confront carrier price threat
  • Safmarine switches hubs
  • K Line moves Sakinaga to Executive VP
  • Delmas details Europe-Africa service
  • Airlines voice grievances over Hong Kong airport
  • European carriers see air revenue figures plunge
  • Northwest puts extra freighter to work
  • GeoLogistics strengthens Italian presence
  • KLM harnesses flower power
  • Logistics execs use expertise to launch new firm

Cargowebweb site
MAY 26, 1999
  • No takeover Martinair by KLM
  • Commission approves the acquisition of the Berlin Brandenburg
  • American Freightways to use web intensively
  • Roadway Express Launches New Guaranteed Day Delivery
  • Barge Center Waalhaven makes a start

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • NYK Report Predicts Tighter Container Market for 1999
  • JSA President Raps Proposed Harbor Maintenance Fee
  • Rates from Far East to South Africa to Be Restored

urgente online pressweb site
  • Christian Salvesen inicia las compras en Europa con Transportes Gerposa
  • El Gobierno otorga avales por 6.500 millones para la compra de buques
  • Información pública del acceso ferroviario al puerto de Marín
  • La Federación de Transportes de UGT-Galicia inaugura sede mañana
  • Heathrow sigue siendo el aeropuerto de mayor tráfico del mundo
  • Tarjeta amarilla de SAS para los malos pasajeros

Exim Indiaweb site
  • All round performance of JN Port acclaimed
  • IMC meet with Member-CBEC today
  • Dabhol power project Phase I dedicated to the nation
  • Powerloom weavers flaw TUF scheme
  • Exim Bank signs MoU with AFDB
  • Reliance Power thermal project cleared
  • RBD palm oil imports being misused, cautions Vanaspati trade
  • Dumping charge on industrial sewing needles withdrawn
  • Coonoor tea sale commands good demand
  • FIEO plans bilateral trade promotion
  • 51 pc stake claim in insurance sector
  • Pune STPI exports on the upswing
  • Haryana to take lead in VAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 26, 1999
  • Asian refiners mull output cuts for June

Marine Logweb site
MAY 26, 1999
  • New York based General Maritime poised to take control of Benor Tankers
    The TransPetrol Group, the major shareholder in Bermuda-based Benor Tankers, has agreed to sell its 46% stake in the company to General Maritime Corporation in New York, whose principal is Peter Georgiopoulos.
  • NCL in two ship deal with Lloydwerft
    Norwegian Cruise Line is to order two 2,000 passenger cruiseships from Germany's Lloydwerft, Bremerhaven. The order is for one ship for delivery in June 2001 at a price of $351 million, with an option for a second ship for delivery in April 2002 at a price of $334 million.
  • Trinity Industries considers Danube yard move

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Sun Vista wreck removal row
    MALAYSIAN maritime officials have ordered Sun Cruises to remove the wreck of the Sun Vista, the cruiseship that caught fire and sank last week, from the busy Strait of Malacca.
  • NCL backs 2,000-berth ship order
    NORWAY'S NCL Holding, under popular brand name Norwegian Cruise Lines, yesterday confirmed that it was ordering a 2,000-berth upgraded sistership to the Norwegian Sky at Bremerhaven facility Lloyd Werft, with an option for a further similar vessel.
  • North of England P&I plans to double size of hull club
    THE managers of the North of England P&I Association, who also run small hull mutual Marine Shipping Mutual Insurance Company, are looking to double the size of the hull club once market conditions permit.
  • Global Ocean halves losses but remains gloomy about future
    GLOBAL Ocean Carriers managed to halve its loss in the first quarter of this year, but the dry cargo operator remained downbeat about prospects.
  • US challenge for carriers and shippers
    OCEAN carriers and shippers in a huge range of trades with the US are standing by for their biggest challenge; can you keep a secret?
  • Foreigners pricing out UK truckers
    UK government transport statistics have confirmed the worst fears of UK truckers that they are being priced out of market by low-tax foreign competition, writes Roger Hailey.
  • North Sea has recovered from paint pollution
    The North Sea has recovered dramatically from the effects of pollution caused by antifouling paints used on boat hulls, according to researchers who claim that proposals for a total ban on the use of tributyltin paints could do more harm than good to the environment.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 26, 1999
  • Hyundai rejects Halla speculation
  • NCLH re-embarks on newbuilding programme
  • Rotterdam loses appeal for Club Cruise
  • Felixstowe assesses new deal
  • Swedish Orient signs major forest products deal
  • ANZDL extends weekly service to Seattle
  • JN Port to become transhipment hub
  • India to halve charge for coastal foreign flags
  • Bergesen to add five lpg carriers to pool
  • Japan agrees to buy Australian wheat
  • Government rules on Cebu port strike
  • Viking posts positive results
  • Baltic indices slip

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Proposed harbor tax feared by US farm, coal trade
  • Ports brace for strike by Teamsters
  • Experts suggest euro's first five months went smoothly, led to substantial savings
  • Mexico ponders benefits and risks of dollarization
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Transportation
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Maritime
  • Seaway debates deepening by inches to add millions to cargo revenues
  • Saudi line offers direct service from Jawaharlal Nehru to US
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Proposed harbor tax feared by US farm, coal trade
  • Ports brace for strike by Teamsters
  • Experts suggest euro's first five months went smoothly, led to substantial savings
  • Mexico ponders benefits and risks of dollarization
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Transportation
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Maritime
  • Seaway debates deepening by inches to add millions to cargo revenues
  • Saudi line offers direct service from Jawaharlal Nehru to US
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Proposed harbor tax feared by US farm, coal trade
  • Ports brace for strike by Teamsters
  • Experts suggest euro's first five months went smoothly, led to substantial savings
  • Mexico ponders benefits and risks of dollarization
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Transportation
  • Cummins Awards Air Freight Contract to Fritz Companies
  • Mark VII names Paul Stone CFO
  • Insurers and Malaysian authorities argue over refloating sunken cruise ship
  • Amazon.com is opening two Kentucky distribution centers
  • Manufacturers' Services awards Emery Worldwide global shipping contract
Maritime
  • Seaway debates deepening by inches to add millions to cargo revenues
  • Saudi line offers direct service from Jawaharlal Nehru to US
  • Slot watch

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MAY 26, 1999
  • CMA entame une réflexionsur les PC de 5.500 TEU
    Les informations que l'on recueille dans les milieux de la construction navale internationale font état d'un intérêt que témoigne le groupe CMA/CGM pour des PC d'une capacité de 5.500 TEU. Il serait question de 3 unités. Renseignements pris à bonne source, il n'y a aucune commande de ce genre en perspective pour l'instant. La direction de l'armement CMA a simplement décidé d'entamer une réflexion sur l'évolution à terme des trois services qu'assure l'armement d'Asie vers l'Europe et retour.
  • La Région flamande informatise la gestion de son réseau fluvial
    La Région flamande va développer un système intégré pour la gestion de ses voies d'eau. Baptisé RIS-Vlaanderen (RIS pour RivierInformatieService), le projet implique le couplage et le renforcement de certaines banques de données, ainsi que l'informatisation et l'automatisation d'un certain nombre de tâches comme la perception des droits de navigation et la commande d'ouvrages d'art. Le réseau RIS s'inscrit dans la volonté des autorités flamandes de rendre la navigation intérieure plus attrayante en tant qu'alternative au transport routier, par le biais d'un meilleur service. Le système, qui est voué à s'intégrer à un vaste réseau européen, sera géré à partir d'Evergem, où une plate-forme opérationnelle 24 heures sur 24 fera également fonction de centre de crise.
  • BASF et Solvay coordonnent une permanence 24h/24 dans le cadre du projet Belintra
    Fedichem, la Fédération des Industries Chimiques de Belgique, et les autorités fédérales, représentées par le Secrétaire d'Etat à la Sécurité Jan Peeters ont présenté vendredi passé à Anvers le projet Belintra relatif à l'assistance du secteur de l'industrie chimique en cas d'accident de transport impliquant des produits dangereux. BASF (pour la Flandre) et Solvay (pour la Wallonie) prendront à leur charge la coordination des appels. Au total, 62 entreprises chimiques sont impliquées dans ce projet.
  • Liner: vers une restauration générale des taux?
    Les nouvelles qui nous parviennent de divers secteurs géographiques sembleraient indiquer que l'industrie du Liner s'engage progressivement dans la voie de la restauration des taux. Une tendance que les agents maritimes ne manqueront pas d'apprécier. A force de perdre de l'argent, les armateurs commencent à réaliser qu'il est impératif de corriger le tir. Le phénomène le plus marquant dans ce contexte est la volonté qui se manifeste sur le segment eastbound, d'Europe vers l'Asie. Jusqu'à présent, les adaptations annoncées n'ont pas connu leur plein effet, toutefois redressement il y a, d'ailleurs favorisé par une reprise des volumes. La crise financière asiatique semble toucher à sa fin.

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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.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
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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%
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
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