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BRIEFS

February 1, 2000

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call to apply maritime rules more efficiently
Sinking of tanker Erika reinforces need for better co-ordination of inspections, says class society chairman
NOL names chief information officer
P&O Nedlloyd shows thanks to PSA for vessel rate record
China acts to tighten safety aboard ships

Air and Land Transport

BA to spend £600m on new cabin, other products
New cabin aims at business travellers who do not want to pay full business fares, but will spend for added comfort
PAL to resume flights to Taiwan in two weeks
Kenya Airways jet crashes into sea: seven rescued
Rolls-Royce wins US$480m engine order from Embraer
Analysts expect KLM to more than double its third-quarter loss
BAA's 9-month profit falls 8.9%

Features

Chaplains watch over seamen
Groups, such as the Seamen's Church Institute, look after the rights of foreign mariners, who are often exploited

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call to apply maritime rules more efficiently
Sinking of tanker Erika reinforces need for better co-ordination of inspections, says class society chairman
NOL names chief information officer
P&O Nedlloyd shows thanks to PSA for vessel rate record
China acts to tighten safety aboard ships

Air and Land Transport

BA to spend £600m on new cabin, other products
New cabin aims at business travellers who do not want to pay full business fares, but will spend for added comfort
PAL to resume flights to Taiwan in two weeks
Kenya Airways jet crashes into sea: seven rescued
Rolls-Royce wins US$480m engine order from Embraer
Analysts expect KLM to more than double its third-quarter loss
BAA's 9-month profit falls 8.9%

Features

Chaplains watch over seamen
Groups, such as the Seamen's Church Institute, look after the rights of foreign mariners, who are often exploited

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call to apply maritime rules more efficiently
Sinking of tanker Erika reinforces need for better co-ordination of inspections, says class society chairman
NOL names chief information officer
P&O Nedlloyd shows thanks to PSA for vessel rate record
China acts to tighten safety aboard ships

Air and Land Transport

BA to spend £600m on new cabin, other products
New cabin aims at business travellers who do not want to pay full business fares, but will spend for added comfort
PAL to resume flights to Taiwan in two weeks
Kenya Airways jet crashes into sea: seven rescued
Rolls-Royce wins US$480m engine order from Embraer
Analysts expect KLM to more than double its third-quarter loss
BAA's 9-month profit falls 8.9%

Features

Chaplains watch over seamen
Groups, such as the Seamen's Church Institute, look after the rights of foreign mariners, who are often exploited

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China's shipbuilding industry bounces back Lack of funds shuts US Customs ACE system ECT quits Trieste contract Shell plans port on the Thames GM to develop supply chain services online Global Alliance introduces three new routes K Line to gain Kobe Nippon Kaisha next month UK and US talks up in the air Middle East and North Africa airline fleets set to double Two Singapore Airlines' subsidiaries to be listed Libya back on the flight path Euro-Libya freight link Delta ends alliance

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JANUARY 31, 2000
Schenker to introduce new LCL structure Another French blockade German blockades will not go through Call for European intervention Malpensa Promise to reduce delays

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Kobe/Xingang Ferry Service to Be Upgraded in March 'K' Line to Buy Outstanding Stock of Ship Management Hanjin Shipping Strengthens Ties with Yangming 'K' Line Appoints Italian Agent Container Volume at Antwerp Increases 11% in 1999

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Ministry may introduce single rate Central excise duty in Budget Apex chambers for 10 pc duty cut on fuel imports Cotton textile export target fixed at $ 4 bn E. Asian polyester fibre, yarn suppliers raise prices Concor begins car transport TUF: Relaxation of norms in the offing More cotton import likely German state keen on JVs with Indian cos Exim Club to hold seminar on export finance CSL repairs SCI tanker Canada probing SAIL's exports of HR steel plates SGCCI to organise mega business show in Surat from February 10 Fiscal gap may be 5.5 pc of GDP Budget on February 29 Venture capital funds in for better deal Cashew exports net 57 pc more in value terms DGFT ready to provide fresh advance licences for rubber imports Textile policy may be unveiled in Budget session: Rana TMB to study potential of minor ports PSUs staff strike on Feb. 2

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JANUARY 31, 2000
Bunkerworld.com launches Fueloil cargo enquiry service Easy Brent today, recovery on the cards Iraq getting ready to open another oil export terminal Mobil Oil Australia announces dirty aviation fuel compensation plan US oil reserve sale possible Petrol Bunkering & Trading subsidiary open today in Hamburg

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It's all about speed SAFARI to add capacity for fruit season Vote for the industry's winners Lines carry much more for much less Three Zimbabwe hauliers close as fuel crisis deepens Wine industry commits R12-m in battle for market share Erwin accuses EU of hostage-taking tactics Inflation dips to 31-year low 'Take a simple route to prevent customs detentions' Wharf Rat's Diary Operation Hot Spot targets hauliers in anti-Aids campaign Cool Carriers leaves nothing to chance Tanzania is the export market cherry, survey finds Not yet, says Neptune Orient Personnel agent puts staff through training paces Polaris and Kien Hung part Three ships add muscle on Med route Virgin gets interim approval for CT flight New criteria make EMIA more cumbersome

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JANUARY 31, 2000
Oslo Stock Exchange Board Chairman quits in NCL take-over row Ole Lund has resign his position as the Chairman of the Oslo Stock Exchange Board with immediate effect. It emerges he has been tapped by Star Cruises of Malaysia to become its chairman should it succeed in its battle to take over Norwegian Cruise Line. Shake-up at loss-plagued Lloyd's Register In an effort to stem operating losses that have recently been running at nearly $3.25 million per month, David Moorhouse, chairman of Lloyd's Register (LR), has announced a major overhaul of the classification society.

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Landmark Greek deal for Acomarit THE carve-up of the Manios family's shipping interests has led to a breakthrough 14-ship management contract for Acomarit's Greek subsidiary. Cammell Laird to recognise unions CAMMELL Laird, the UK's leading shiprepair and conversion group, has signed a deal which will give the group's 3,000 employees union recognition for the first time, writes Tony Gray. Cammell Laird profits up 72% CAMMELL Laird yesterday set the stage for another significant acquisition after unveiling half-year results which continue the forward profit march of the UK's largest shiprepair and conversion group. NCL chairman accuses Star Cruises adviser THE war of words over Norwegian Cruise Line continued yesterday in Oslo, with NCL chairman Kristian Siem accusing Star Cruises adviser Alfred Berg of share price manipulation. Kvaerner Warnow faces new probe THE European Commission is expected to launch an official investigation into overpayment of federal aid for eastern German shipyard Kvaerner Warnow Werft tomorrow. French truckers bring borders to a standstill FRENCH truckers yesterday set up 70 road blocks around the country as part of a two-day protest over working hours, writes Roger Hailey Blockades were established at frontier crossings with Belgium, Germany and access roads to ferry port links with Britain. Europe to Asia rates recover FREIGHT rates for containerised cargo moving from Europe to Asia are slowly clawing their way upwards after hitting rock bottom levels in the wake of Asia's economic crisis. RMS St Helena The British registered cargo passengership RMS St Helena has completed engine repairs at the A&P Falmouth shipyard and resumes her scheduled service from Cardiff later this week to the south Atlantic dependency she is named after. The ship, with 93 passengers onboard, was en route to St Helena before Christmas when she experienced a broken crankshaft on her starboard engine. Curnow Shipping, the Falmouth-based managers of the ship, chartered in Royal Olympic's 3,719 ton Jason and Danish cargoship Elizabeth Boye to maintain the vital link to the island, ensuring that passengers and cargo reached their destination for the celebrations.

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JANUARY 31, 2000
Cheung Son pirates executed Old ferries face crackdown in China BV withdraws approval of Artica lifejacket Don't sell to Star, NCLH board urges Trieste blames ECT for Molo VII failure EQUASIS goes global Scant interest in north Chile ports LVMH moves into cruise duty free market Aussie miners stall BHP with copycat Wharfie claim Daimler-Chrysler discusses Mexican exports New Orleans to redevelop Mississippi terminal SCI told to cut manpower 'without delay' Australian livestock exports up Hessenatie and Nova join forces

The Journal of Commerce

Home

OPEC limits, eco-rules create uncertainty
U.S. Customs to close test ACE
GFX lines up 16 online partners
U.S. debt payoff to exceed forecasts
U.S. consumer spending hits 10-year high
Nolan named U.S. deputy postmaster general
Freightgate offers wireless tracking of air freight
Joint venture to create online barge management system

Transportation

FedEx terminates flights to Prestwick after talks collapse
German truckers threaten blockade over eco-taxes
UPS sees record results in fourth quarter
Houston awards contract for air cargo terminal

Maritime

Cosco, Yangming split up Suez service
South Korean shipyards retain top rank
Lykes Lines plans to launch Latin American service
Gibson to speak at 'OTI Summit'
Packard Bell executive named to NOL systems post
New rail service speeding cargo through Malaysian port
Singapore backs global safety database

The Journal of Commerce

Home

OPEC limits, eco-rules create uncertainty
U.S. Customs to close test ACE
GFX lines up 16 online partners
U.S. debt payoff to exceed forecasts
U.S. consumer spending hits 10-year high
Nolan named U.S. deputy postmaster general
Freightgate offers wireless tracking of air freight
Joint venture to create online barge management system

Transportation

FedEx terminates flights to Prestwick after talks collapse
German truckers threaten blockade over eco-taxes
UPS sees record results in fourth quarter
Houston awards contract for air cargo terminal

Maritime

Cosco, Yangming split up Suez service
South Korean shipyards retain top rank
Lykes Lines plans to launch Latin American service
Gibson to speak at 'OTI Summit'
Packard Bell executive named to NOL systems post
New rail service speeding cargo through Malaysian port
Singapore backs global safety database

The Journal of Commerce

Home

OPEC limits, eco-rules create uncertainty
U.S. Customs to close test ACE
GFX lines up 16 online partners
U.S. debt payoff to exceed forecasts
U.S. consumer spending hits 10-year high
Nolan named U.S. deputy postmaster general
Freightgate offers wireless tracking of air freight
Joint venture to create online barge management system

Transportation

FedEx terminates flights to Prestwick after talks collapse
German truckers threaten blockade over eco-taxes
UPS sees record results in fourth quarter
Houston awards contract for air cargo terminal

Maritime

Cosco, Yangming split up Suez service
South Korean shipyards retain top rank
Lykes Lines plans to launch Latin American service
Gibson to speak at 'OTI Summit'
Packard Bell executive named to NOL systems post
New rail service speeding cargo through Malaysian port
Singapore backs global safety database

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Les routiers français ont mis leur menace à exécution Le décret publié au Journal Officiel, vendredi 28 janvier, a renforcé la détermination des syndicats de conducteurs qui sont passés à l'action, sans fixer de limite à leur mouvement. ACT/MT renoue avec la rentabilité Le groupe de manutention portuaire ACT/MT (Antwerp Combined Terminals/Maritime Terminals) se porte mieux. Les mesures draconiennes de restructuration et de rationalisation prises en 1999 ont permis de renouer avec les chiffres noirs, en partie encore grâce à des résultats financiers. "Nous recueillerons pleinement cette année les fruits de ces efforts et nous abordons l'an 2000 dans de bonnes conditions, avec de bonnes perspectives", nous a dit Alex Desiron, administrateur-directeur du groupe. La note de Stevaert débattue aujourd'hui au parlement flamand C'est cet après-midi qu'aura lieu au parlement flamand le débat sur la note Mobilité et Travaux publics 1999-2004, introduite par le ministre compétent, Steve Stevaert. Nous nous attarderons sur quelques objectifs stratégiques et conditions connexes relatifs au transport fret. Comme on pouvait s'y attendre, cette note s'inscrit dans la lignée de ce que nous avait déclaré le ministre dans une interview (voir LL du 27/10/99). MAN va acheter ERF Le constructeur canadien de poids lourds Western Star et le groupe allemand MAN ont annoncé un accord de principe sur la vente du constructeur britannique ERF. Dans un accord séparé, il a été conclu que Western Star achètera les activités de MAN en Australie. Cette opération permet au constructeur allemand de doubler sa pénétration en Grande-Bretagne et de la porter à 16%. Cette acquisition intervient quelques jours à peine après le rachat de la totalité des actions du constructeur polonais Star.

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JANUARY 31, 2000
Caland Preliminary Profits Up 4.7% Norway To Rule On Star Bid ACT Gets Loan For Hong Kong Terminal Construction Safmarine Adds Three Ships To Schedule

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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