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BRIEFS
May 9, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA subsidiary to offer new e-commerce services
    Lines will be able to trade empty containers globally through portal
  • New head for IT unit
  • Hamburg's Canadian, US cargo traffic up last year
  • New round of bidding for Lisco
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus plans to replace A300-600 with new A330 jet
    New version will be called A330-100 and will have fly-by-wire technology
  • Qantas plays down aircraft mishap in HK
  • CAL pilot dies after heart attack on flight
  • United Air's April load factor up
  • KLM expects new partnership plans before year-end
Features
  • New pact means less red tape
    We look at freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA subsidiary to offer new e-commerce services
    Lines will be able to trade empty containers globally through portal
  • New head for IT unit
  • Hamburg's Canadian, US cargo traffic up last year
  • New round of bidding for Lisco
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus plans to replace A300-600 with new A330 jet
    New version will be called A330-100 and will have fly-by-wire technology
  • Qantas plays down aircraft mishap in HK
  • CAL pilot dies after heart attack on flight
  • United Air's April load factor up
  • KLM expects new partnership plans before year-end
Features
  • New pact means less red tape
    We look at freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA subsidiary to offer new e-commerce services
    Lines will be able to trade empty containers globally through portal
  • New head for IT unit
  • Hamburg's Canadian, US cargo traffic up last year
  • New round of bidding for Lisco
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus plans to replace A300-600 with new A330 jet
    New version will be called A330-100 and will have fly-by-wire technology
  • Qantas plays down aircraft mishap in HK
  • CAL pilot dies after heart attack on flight
  • United Air's April load factor up
  • KLM expects new partnership plans before year-end
Features
  • New pact means less red tape
    We look at freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Sched Netweb site
  • Fuzhou terminal on the rise
  • MPA hosts maritime seminar
  • Nigeria wants GSP
  • Malaysia Airports Holdings bullish in 2000
  • BA announces UK-Japan freighter service
  • AeroMexico going to Vegas
  • Crumbling Tower Air

Cargowebweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • Split of KLM and Alitalia not definite
  • BAA in sole negotiations with New York over airports
  • Internatio-Möller and Stork intend to merge
  • Clicklogistics.com with NextLinx
  • Agreement between UTC and KLM
  • American Trans Air to acquire 47 Boeing 737s and 757s
  • US Airways with Airbus A330-300 to Paris

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CWC's CFSs in JNP region make steady progress since inception
  • CMA-CGM & Norasia expand east-west alliance
  • Garment exports surge by 24 pc in April
  • Malaysia may lower CPO export duty to regain Indian market
  • Paris food fair to promote Indian market
  • Lloyd Triestino enters fray in Mediterranean
  • Scrap customs duty on pharma R&D kits import: IPA
  • Rs 125-cr credit guarantee fund for SSI on anvil
  • Move to boost trade with neighbours
  • 6-member CII team in UAE scouting locations in free zones
  • Sinha: Crucial decisions on divestment in fortnight
  • Plastics exports may show turnaround
  • Seafood industry in for sea-change
  • Gujarat lures Kerala for JV partners
  • Inflation peaks 70-week high of over 6 pc
  • Bank strike on May 11
  • NCAER forecasts 6.4 to 7.2 pc real GDP growth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • Worldwide market snapshots: Soft start to week
  • Oil supported by Norwegian strike and OPEC comments
  • South Africa: Richards Bay back in business
  • Soft start for fuel oil in Rotterdam
  • Russia with Another window on Europe

Marine Logweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • $22 million contract for NASSCO
    National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), has received a contract worth up to $22 million to complete the second phase of a program to convert a U.S. Navy Strategic Sealift Program ship to meet the enhanced readiness capabilities of the U.S. Marine Corps' Maritime Prepositioning Force.
  • Marad announces RRF management contracts
    U.S. Maritime Administrator Clyde J. Hart Jr. last week announced the award of 33 contracts, awarded on a competitive basis, to nine American ship owning and operating companies to manage 74 ships which are maintained to support America's armed forces.
  • MODEC restarts MOSES TLP construction
    MODEC International LLC has recommenced construction of the "MOSES" tension leg platform under its contract with El Paso Energy Partners, L.P.
  • Rowan commits to Super Gorilla XL
    Rowan Companies, Inc. has committed to the design and construction of what is described as the "world's most capable bottom-supported mobile offshore drilling unit."
  • RINA adds more exclusive surveyors
    Italian classification society RINA has appointed eleven new exclusive surveyors.in Asia.
  • ExxonMobil Marine Fuels moves into e-trading
    The world's largest supplier of marine fuels has moved into e-trading.
  • Visma Marine in e-commerce alliance
    Visma Marine has has reached an agreement with e-commerce service provider Arena to distribute and integrate the SpecTec AMOS fleet management software with Arena's internet portal, Portsnportals.com.
  • Dredges, too, face tough air emission regimes
    An interesting aspect of recent orders of machinery for dredges is the tighter requirements on exhaust emissions because they are often operating close inshore or in waterways and channels.
  • Contract for Alaska adventure cruise vessel
    Townsend Bay Marine LLC (TBM), a yachtbuilding and repair company based in Port Townsend, Washington, has received an order from Glacier Guides to construct Alaskan Grandeur, a 67-foot (20.42-meter) composite vessel that will be used to carry passengers on adventure cruises in Alaska.
  • FirstWave and A&P Group UK in strategic alliance
    FirstWave and A&P Group UK say they have "formed the cornerstone of the first global network dedicated to marine repair."

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Jonathan Jones splits from backer
    JONATHAN Jones, one of the top Lloyd's insurers of hull and protection and indemnity risks, is to part company with his main backer, US-based Markel group.
  • London insurance and banking jobs hit hard
    BANKING and insurance broking have been hardest hit in terms of employment in the maritime services sector over the last 10 years, according to a new survey by British Invisibles, writes Sandra Speares.
  • Lloyd's report confirms losses are running high
    LLOYD'S must make an unswerving commitment to business change, chairman Max Taylor has warned as the market confirmed in its most important report of the calendar that losses have been running high.
  • Max Taylor gets '20,000 bonus
    Lloyd's chairman Max Taylor received a £20,000 ($32,000) performance bonus in 1999, according to the annual report of the Corporation of Lloyd's.
  • Germanischer Lloyd nears D-day
    GERMANISCHER Lloyd, the German classification society, says it will decide in the next month whether to ally with one or other of its foreign rivals.
  • Ro-ro traffic rise at Zeebrugge
    ZEEBRUGGE Port Authority said freight traffic through the port in the first quarter fell 7,012 tonnes to 8,942,352 from a year earlier.
  • MarAd seals $1bn reserve contracts
    THE US Maritime Administration has announced $1.1bn in vessel operating contracts for the Ready Reserve Force, appearing to draw the veil at last over a controversial award process that had dragged on for more than two years.
  • Pilots unite in opposing safety body sell-offs
    COST-cutting by governments around the world through the privatisation of marine safety bodies has been fiercely criticised by maritime pilots.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • DPI wins Djibouti concession
  • UK tour operator drops cruise ship
  • Daewoo may hold EGM on restructuring
  • 40 lost as Indonesian ferry sinks
  • O'Neil slams 'failure of the safety net'
  • Rostock terminals hit by fire
  • Mosvold to raise $11.5M
  • Norden 'will beat forecast'
  • Norwegian unions reveal preconditions for talks
  • Korean oil imports up two per cent
  • South Korea sends fertiliser to North
  • BC Ferries buys back ferry
  • Italy nabs containerised contraband
  • SAAM picks up Iquique Berth 2
  • Australia will supply LNG for Gopalpur
  • Italy to outlaw single-skin tankers
  • Aurora suffered shaft lubrication failure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Judge tells ILWU to end protest; crane operators' walkout continues
  • FMC defines ocean common carrier
Logistics
  • SAirLogistics buys minority share of GF-X
  • China Air boosts all-cargo flights to Europe, begins Frankfurt run
  • ATA names electronic commerce director
  • BDP expands logistics services via partner
  • Brazil truckers return to work after six-day strike
Maritime
  • Cosco plans shuttle route between Genoa, New York
  • MTC cites fuel, charter costs for 'disappointing' first quarter
  • Group puts spotlight on London's maritime role
  • Indonesian navy to create anti-piracy task force

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Judge tells ILWU to end protest; crane operators' walkout continues
  • FMC defines ocean common carrier
Logistics
  • SAirLogistics buys minority share of GF-X
  • China Air boosts all-cargo flights to Europe, begins Frankfurt run
  • ATA names electronic commerce director
  • BDP expands logistics services via partner
  • Brazil truckers return to work after six-day strike
Maritime
  • Cosco plans shuttle route between Genoa, New York
  • MTC cites fuel, charter costs for 'disappointing' first quarter
  • Group puts spotlight on London's maritime role
  • Indonesian navy to create anti-piracy task force

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Judge tells ILWU to end protest; crane operators' walkout continues
  • FMC defines ocean common carrier
Logistics
  • SAirLogistics buys minority share of GF-X
  • China Air boosts all-cargo flights to Europe, begins Frankfurt run
  • ATA names electronic commerce director
  • BDP expands logistics services via partner
  • Brazil truckers return to work after six-day strike
Maritime
  • Cosco plans shuttle route between Genoa, New York
  • MTC cites fuel, charter costs for 'disappointing' first quarter
  • Group puts spotlight on London's maritime role
  • Indonesian navy to create anti-piracy task force

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • France: le président Chirac s'engage pour Lyon/Turin
    Le Président français, Jacques Chirac souhaite que le projet franco-italien de liaison ferroviaire dite Transalpine aborde dans les meilleurs délais une phase encore plus opérationnelle. Ce qui devrait permettre de décider une mise en chantier rapide lors du sommet franco-italien prévu pour se tenir à l'automne prochain.
  • Le nouveau patron de BA prêt pour l'offensive
    Le nouveau CEO de British Airways, l'Australien Rod Eddington, va lancer la première vague de licenciements forcés de l'histoire de la compagnie afin de comprimer les coûts. BA envisagerait aussi de vendre entièrement ou partiellement sa filiale low-cost.
  • Fusion entre Internatio-Müller et Stork
    Les conseils d'administration d'Internatio-Müller (I-M) et du groupe technologique Stork ont trouvé un accord sur une fusion des deux entreprises. Cette opération aura lieu avant la fin de l'été et se traduira par l'émergence d'une "entreprise full-service fortement tournée sur les prestations intégrées de services techniques dans un certain nombre de segments de marché précis". La nouvelle entreprise devra proposer une gamme complète de services et de produits pour l'industrie, les travaux publics, le marché des travaux infrastructurels, la navigation aérienne et maritime et l'industrie du textile, selon un communiqué. I-M déclare pourtant dans le même temps vouloir se défaire de ses activités portuaires. La valeur de la nouvelle entreprise tournera autour de 1,1 mia. d'EUR (2,2 mia. de NLG).

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • AP Moller Unit Orders $300M Oil Rig
  • Hyundai Wins Container Terminal Order

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 2000
  • B737-800 for SAS
  • Clarion opens Jebel Ali logistics center
  • Navigation pact for the Mekong
  • Emery launches a new web site
  • PSA creates Portnet.com Pte Ltd

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Also on the table is the possibility of direct state intervention through expropriation of the site.
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
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
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