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January 4, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila's maritime agency faces probe
    Commercial fleet shrinking; bareboat charter scheme alleged to have been mismanaged
  • Smooth sailing into Y2K for ships in S'pore port
  • Butterworth port to be used as centre for livestock distribution
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines to impose cargo fuel surcharges from Feb
    Higher crude oil prices have raised jet fuel costs for many carriers
  • Y2K fears cut air travel by 35% in south China
  • GM hopes to silence critics with 3 new vehicles
  • China Southern Air to get asset injection
Features
  • Valuable lesson in insuring costly cargo

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila's maritime agency faces probe
    Commercial fleet shrinking; bareboat charter scheme alleged to have been mismanaged
  • Smooth sailing into Y2K for ships in S'pore port
  • Butterworth port to be used as centre for livestock distribution
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines to impose cargo fuel surcharges from Feb
    Higher crude oil prices have raised jet fuel costs for many carriers
  • Y2K fears cut air travel by 35% in south China
  • GM hopes to silence critics with 3 new vehicles
  • China Southern Air to get asset injection
Features
  • Valuable lesson in insuring costly cargo

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila's maritime agency faces probe
    Commercial fleet shrinking; bareboat charter scheme alleged to have been mismanaged
  • Smooth sailing into Y2K for ships in S'pore port
  • Butterworth port to be used as centre for livestock distribution
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines to impose cargo fuel surcharges from Feb
    Higher crude oil prices have raised jet fuel costs for many carriers
  • Y2K fears cut air travel by 35% in south China
  • GM hopes to silence critics with 3 new vehicles
  • China Southern Air to get asset injection
Features
  • Valuable lesson in insuring costly cargo

Sched Netweb site
  • Tasman Orient launches new route and boosts transit times
  • Transcontainer sails to Thailand
  • ASF applauds anti-piracy measures
  • DSB Goods looking to wheel and deal with companies
  • Singapore transfer smooth
  • Hong Kong Airport operates smoothly over millennium
  • MASKargo leaves Germany to go Dutch
  • Shanghai sees volume up by over one third
  • Caracas airport reopens

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 3, 2000
  • TNT Post in digital CAD transport
  • Y2K problem does not affect transport
  • Railtrack and Lloyds victims in hack attacks
  • Whirlpool terminates contract with TDG
  • Higher UPS rates to take effect February 2000

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Exports post spectacular 31 pc growth in November
  • CWC-CFS-Dronagiri Node achieves highest-ever turnover
  • ICD-Daulatabad gets TRA facility for DEPB/DEEC
  • Scope to double potato output, feels ICAR
  • Asia-Pacific Textile Forum accord
  • Railways plans to lower freight rates
  • Registration of cotton imports made compulsory
  • Redzai studying port sites in TN
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 450 m
  • Crude discharge record set at New Mangalore Port
  • Study recommends Rs 500-crore revamp fund for seafood sector
  • CPT JV with ISPL for Haldia berth likely
  • INRO plans to sell 34,000 tonnes of rubber every quarter
  • Govt studying options to floor price for steel imports
  • Inflation spurts beyond 3 pc
  • AP to levy 4 per cent on industrial inputs
  • India emerges third-largest producer of coal after China, US
  • L. P. Line sets sights on strategic growth
  • Top-level US teams coming

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2000
  • Carnival exercises option with Masa Yards
    Carnival Cruise Lines has exercised an option with Kvaerner Masa-Yards of Helsinki, Finland, for the construction of a third 84,000- ton Spirit class ship expected to be delivered in 2002.
  • Friede Goldman Halter and Yantai Raffles win big order from China
    China's Yantai Raffles Shipyard and Friede Goldman Halter, as prime contractor, have won a $109 million contract from CNOOC ( China National Offshore Oil Corporation ) to build a 157m , 3800tons Heavy Derrick / PipeLay Vessel.

Cargonews Asiaweb site
DECEMBER 27, 1999
  • Canal optimism despite US fears
  • Provincial ports to get booster
  • Two sisters get tough
  • Cargo Review - Consolidation and canibalism

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Austal worry on Sleipner tests
    TWO days before the loss of the high-speed ferry Sleipner, builder Austal Ships asked the Norwegian Maritime Directorate for clarification over its requirements concerning heavy weather evacuation trials, it has emerged.
  • Bad weather halts Erika wreck inspection
    Inspection of the aft section of the wreck of the Erika was at a standstill yesterday as the unmanned mini-submarine being used in the operation remained immobile at the wreck site at a depth of 120 metres, writes Andrew Spurrier, Paris.
  • Mitsubishi plan fails to impress
    AMBITIOUS profit targets released by loss-making Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have been greeted with criticism from analysts who say the company does not have a realistic exit plan from poor business lines.
  • Small firms face extinction in Caribbean consolidation
    Consolidation in the Caribbean insurance industry will continue this year, with smaller, inadequately-funded companies disappearing from the scene, according to insurance consultant Bernard Aquing, former managing director of the Reinsurance Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Rates boost Hong Kong register
    HONG Kong's shipping register has received an important boost after China's communications ministry agreed to cut charges for Hong Kong-registered ships calling at mainland ports.
  • Le Havre-headquartered Delmas . . .
    Le Havre-headquartered Delmas has chartered the 1,799 teu Concord, which has been renamed Zoe Delmas. The vessel, deployed in the Europe-East-Africa services, was built in 1988 by Bremer-Vulkan.
  • London Eye claims fear
    THE London insurance market is expecting an early flurry of claims resulting from the failure of the London Eye giant wheel on New Year's Eve.
  • Philippines smuggling crackdown
    THE Philippines government is monitoring 17 seaports and airports in the country which are suspected of being entry points for smuggled goods, writes Alec Almazan, Manila.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Old, new Mediterranean cargo hubs are booming
  • California ballast water law targets foreign species
  • Mediation board sends railroad unions dispute to panel
  • Rollins Truck Leasing completes acquisition of UPS Truck Leasing
  • U.S. and Great Britain to resume open-skies talks
  • United Technologies stalls Pratt & Whitney rumor
  • TTX Co. orders 780 intermodal railcars from Trinity
  • Manufacturing growth slowed in December, but remains strong
Transportation
  • Freight handler promise reform at Kuala Lumpur
  • Schenker's key to survival: turn into superintegrator
  • Delivery companies end talks
  • Forecast: E-tailers to continued free Web delivery
Maritime
  • Singapore government sees more shipyard shakeouts
  • Fast ferry feeds cargo to Shenzhen
  • Bangladesh may privatize port
  • Singapore logistics company sells its shipping interests
  • Total tonnage falls 3.5% despite rise in box traffic
  • Users seek relaxation of rules at Kaohsiung

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Old, new Mediterranean cargo hubs are booming
  • California ballast water law targets foreign species
  • Mediation board sends railroad unions dispute to panel
  • Rollins Truck Leasing completes acquisition of UPS Truck Leasing
  • U.S. and Great Britain to resume open-skies talks
  • United Technologies stalls Pratt & Whitney rumor
  • TTX Co. orders 780 intermodal railcars from Trinity
  • Manufacturing growth slowed in December, but remains strong
Transportation
  • Freight handler promise reform at Kuala Lumpur
  • Schenker's key to survival: turn into superintegrator
  • Delivery companies end talks
  • Forecast: E-tailers to continued free Web delivery
Maritime
  • Singapore government sees more shipyard shakeouts
  • Fast ferry feeds cargo to Shenzhen
  • Bangladesh may privatize port
  • Singapore logistics company sells its shipping interests
  • Total tonnage falls 3.5% despite rise in box traffic
  • Users seek relaxation of rules at Kaohsiung

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Old, new Mediterranean cargo hubs are booming
  • California ballast water law targets foreign species
  • Mediation board sends railroad unions dispute to panel
  • Rollins Truck Leasing completes acquisition of UPS Truck Leasing
  • U.S. and Great Britain to resume open-skies talks
  • United Technologies stalls Pratt & Whitney rumor
  • TTX Co. orders 780 intermodal railcars from Trinity
  • Manufacturing growth slowed in December, but remains strong
Transportation
  • Freight handler promise reform at Kuala Lumpur
  • Schenker's key to survival: turn into superintegrator
  • Delivery companies end talks
  • Forecast: E-tailers to continued free Web delivery
Maritime
  • Singapore government sees more shipyard shakeouts
  • Fast ferry feeds cargo to Shenzhen
  • Bangladesh may privatize port
  • Singapore logistics company sells its shipping interests
  • Total tonnage falls 3.5% despite rise in box traffic
  • Users seek relaxation of rules at Kaohsiung

Marine Linkweb site
JANUARY 3, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Carnival Exercises Option For Third 84,000-Ton Cruise Ship
Breaking News
  • Suez Canal Sees $60M Turnover Increase In 1999
  • French Still Battling Oil Slick
  • World Energy Flows Freely After 2000 Changeover

Marine Linkweb site
JANUARY 3, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Carnival Exercises Option For Third 84,000-Ton Cruise Ship
Breaking News
  • Suez Canal Sees $60M Turnover Increase In 1999
  • French Still Battling Oil Slick
  • World Energy Flows Freely After 2000 Changeover

Traffic Worldweb site
  • In 1999 Deutsche Post led a major consolidation of the European freight transportation industry, spending billions on trucking, parcel and logistics companies. And yet it was only a prelude to the year now dawning, one that will be much more significant to the future of DP. This fall, most likely in October, the German government will begin a partial privatization of DP, offering a yet unspecified number of shares in the postal authority to the public. This initial public offering has been the reason behind DP's $3 billion plus buying spree over the last three years, and in the coming months will dominate the company's agenda.
  • The Surface Transportation Board has brushed aside a 36-year-old precedent, saying it will judge the intended Burlington Northern Santa Fe-Canadian National consolidation on downstream competitive effects in addition to its standard tests of competitive balance and elimination of two-railroad competition.
  • The French government has called for a review of International Maritime Organization safety standards following a serious oil spill in the Atlantic Ocean that began washing ashore on French beaches Christmas Day. The French minister of transport, Jean-Claude Gayssot, said current maritime safety regulations do not go far enough in protecting the environment. He also criticized shippers for using cheap ships operating under flags of convenience to cut transport costs, a practice he said exposes the environment to greater risk.
  • You've heard the guarantee - "or your money back." Now someone wants to hold companies - small parcel carrier companies, that is - to that promise. Enter www.shippingrefunds.com, the brainchild of Mark Taylor, president and chief executive officer of Taylor Systems Engineering Corp. The service guarantees to track down refunds for you. Companies pay for the service only if www.shippingrefunds.com succeeds in getting back money for late or undelivered shipments from carriers such as United Parcel Service, Federal Express, RPS, Airborne Express and DHL.
  • The age of fourth-party logistics is upon us, but don't expect a revolution to suddenly hit supply-chain management. The next step in the evolution of logistics partnerships, 4PLs take these relationships to a higher level with more integration and the inclusion of more partners. Taken to its ultimate conclusion, a 4PL entity can become an autonomous supply-chain management organization that is a profit center in its own right.
  • Truckload carriers are seizing the opportunity to raise rates, sometimes by as much as 5 percent. But most of the new revenue will go to pay higher costs for diesel fuel and drivers. The cost of diesel has nearly doubled in price in the past year and driver pay continues to escalate. Driver pay and fuel comprise nearly 60 percent of the overall cost of a truckload operation. For the most part, rate increases are sticking as shippers were stung by equipment shortages during the fourth quarter.
  • Federal Express, struggling to pump up needed volume and pay for skyrocketing fuel costs, has a few tricks up its sleeve. Following the lead trucking companies and commercial airlines, it was expected to announce a fuel surcharge of its own to kick in next month. After much internal debate the express carrier finally came to the conclusion last week that it had to find a way to stem the tide of the expected $200 million in costs in fiscal year 2000 due to fuel prices. United Parcel Service does not have to do the same. Meanwhile, FedEx is looking for a way to stimulate growth in the package business and has set its sights on the largely ignored small shipper to do just that. A new sales focus and commission structure will be announced later this month.
  • Although an end-to-end merger with little if any overlap, the proposed merger of Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Canadian National Railway was not welcomed with open arms by shippers still coping with service disruptions in the East. Even Surface Transportation Board chairman Linda Morgan has her reservations about the merger, including concern that it could spark another round of mergers much sooner than expected.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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
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