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May 11, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call to ensure continued safety of Malacca Straits
    S'pore, M'sia, Indonesia urge greater cooperation and int'l participation
  • Samudera charters new tanker to Pertamina
  • Tanker leaks oil off S'pore coast
  • Cosco plans group-wide move into e-commerce
  • Dubai clinches 20-year deal to manage Djibouti port
Air and Land Transport
  • BA dismisses report of switch in alliances
    Talks with Air France centre on cooperation in e-commerce
  • M'sian plant to make wing parts for Boeing 747
  • India, Nepal to resume air links
  • BA, Swisscargo, Panalpina take minor stakes in online cargo exchange
  • Cathay Pacific's passenger traffic up 8% in first qtr
Features
  • Sharing data prevents losses
    This is part three of our feature on freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call to ensure continued safety of Malacca Straits
    S'pore, M'sia, Indonesia urge greater cooperation and int'l participation
  • Samudera charters new tanker to Pertamina
  • Tanker leaks oil off S'pore coast
  • Cosco plans group-wide move into e-commerce
  • Dubai clinches 20-year deal to manage Djibouti port
Air and Land Transport
  • BA dismisses report of switch in alliances
    Talks with Air France centre on cooperation in e-commerce
  • M'sian plant to make wing parts for Boeing 747
  • India, Nepal to resume air links
  • BA, Swisscargo, Panalpina take minor stakes in online cargo exchange
  • Cathay Pacific's passenger traffic up 8% in first qtr
Features
  • Sharing data prevents losses
    This is part three of our feature on freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call to ensure continued safety of Malacca Straits
    S'pore, M'sia, Indonesia urge greater cooperation and int'l participation
  • Samudera charters new tanker to Pertamina
  • Tanker leaks oil off S'pore coast
  • Cosco plans group-wide move into e-commerce
  • Dubai clinches 20-year deal to manage Djibouti port
Air and Land Transport
  • BA dismisses report of switch in alliances
    Talks with Air France centre on cooperation in e-commerce
  • M'sian plant to make wing parts for Boeing 747
  • India, Nepal to resume air links
  • BA, Swisscargo, Panalpina take minor stakes in online cargo exchange
  • Cathay Pacific's passenger traffic up 8% in first qtr
Features
  • Sharing data prevents losses
    This is part three of our feature on freight rates in the evolution and mechanics of the conference system of pricing

Sched Netweb site
  • Walvis Bay added to MACS service
  • New operators in Dar es Salaam
  • Mazda renews Antwerp contract

Cargowebweb site
MAY 10, 2000
  • CEO P&O Nedlloyd unexpectedly resigns
  • Chances of KLM/British Airways alliance
  • Investigation financial information Eurotunnel
  • SAS and DHL with Viewlocity software
  • Emery launches operations in Shanghai
  • World Commerce Online and i2 together
  • USF Logistics management appointments
  • US Airways files for New Caribbean Routes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2000
  • Ship leaks bunkers in Singapore
  • New posted prices in Saudi Arabia
  • St. Petersburg bunkers seen $6-8 below ARA
  • Argentinian price indications this week
  • BUNKERSTEM ports update - MID EAST / AFRICA
  • BUNKERSTEM ports update - ASIA
  • BUNKERSTEM ports update - AMERICAS
  • BUNKERSTEM ports update - EUROPE
  • Mexican prices this week
  • Crude falls on bearish API's
  • Sydney refinery shuts down on strike action
  • Singapore bears overwhelmed by crude bulls this morning

The East Africanweb site
  • Workers' Court Injunction Delays Tanzania Vessel Sale
  • More Bulk Cargo Ships Expected to Call at Dar Port
  • Leading Cruise Lines Turn to Gurkhas to Fight Piracy
  • New Liner for Mombasa and South African Ports

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2000
  • Harland & Wolff wins order for advanced passenger vessels
    Northern Ireland's Harland and Wolff has entered into a contract with Seamasters International, Inc. of Bahamas for the design and construction of four sophisticated Ropax (Roll on Roll off passenger) vessels,
  • Tanker captain arrested for concealing leak from U.S. Coast Guard
    The Captain of a Norwegian oil tanker, the M/T Freja Jutlandic, was arrested last week.on a criminal complaint for failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard of a hazardous conditionand for false statements.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ferry order lifeline at Harland and Wolff
    THE threat of closure appears to have been lifted from Harland and Wolff following the award of a contract for up to six ropax vessels worth £500m ($782m).
  • RBS in groundbreaking private equity deal
    THE Royal Bank of Scotland has established a presence in shipping's private equity market with a groundbreaking deal involving two modern product tankers writes Tony Gray.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cuts loss and sees profit this year
    P&O NEDLLOYD expects to achieve an operating profit in the second quarter after posting a first quarter loss.
  • Freight body urges European liner rules review
    THE Freight Transport Association is urging the government to press for a review of European regulations that exempt liner shipping conferences from competition rules, writes Janet Porter.
  • The 9,300 dwt new boxship Angela Jürgens
    The 9,300 dwt new boxship Angela Jürgens is pictured in the port of Le Havre during her first call. The 907 teu vessel is deployed in the new Bahia Express service of Maersk Sealand (Port rotation: Algeciras, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Algeciras, Santos, Paranagua, Fortaleza). She was built in 1999 by Stocznia Szczecinska in Szczecin. Picture: Eric Houri
  • Hutchison chief to lead UK ports consortium
    CHRIS Gray, chief executive of Hutchison Ports (UK) and managing director of the Port of Felixstowe, was formally elected chairman of the United Kingdom Major Ports Group yesterday, writes Janet Porter.
  • Bolivia clears decks for a quality ship registry
    BOLIVIA is to make a fresh start to its ship registry ambitions after dismissing its Greek-based registrar.
  • Belize flag ships worst for US safety detentions
    MORE than half of all Belize flag vessels calling at US ports over the last three years were detained on safety grounds, according to latest figures from the US Coast Guard.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 10, 2000
  • Dominicans die in container trip to Miami
  • Sharp increase in Iraq sanctions busting
  • Canadian minister slated for building overseas
  • La Paz closes dubious registry agent
  • Suharto's daughter sues banks for pulling loan
  • IHI shares leap on strength of expected rebound
  • Oil spill compensation sum rejected
  • Japanese yards end wage negotiations
  • Rotterdam plans Europe's biggest box shed
  • ABP quashes new bid rumours
  • Harland & Wolff lands four-ship lifeline
  • CSL Australia cuts fleet to compete
  • Baltic Exchange unveils 'virtual market'
  • Record upturn for Greek register
  • Greece rallies support to curb people-smuggling
  • MUA membership rises despite redundancies
  • Catamarans delivered to get round Tamil Tigers
  • Majors discover massive natural gas field
  • Singapore spill triggers contingency plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Global container traffic tops 200 million TEUs, but revenue lags
  • ILWU crane operators return to work
  • BNSF, Norfolk Southern to offer trans-continental intermodal service
  • Trailer Bridge loss narrows
  • AGL postpones trans-Atlantic box service
  • Acquisitions hit RailAmerica results
  • Target Logistics results slide
  • Boeing delivers first MD-10s to FedEx
Logistics
  • Transport may prove barrier to EU expansion
  • US to attack European subsidies for Airbus' big jet, analysts say
  • French parcel delivery company purchased by UK Post Office
Maritime
  • Line trims losses, sees 2nd-quarter profit
  • S. Korean military force may be used to fight sea pirates
  • S. America service upgraded
  • ShipLogix, CAPS form partnership
  • Conglomerate is back in the black
  • Baltic plans Internet service for chartering

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Global container traffic tops 200 million TEUs, but revenue lags
  • ILWU crane operators return to work
  • BNSF, Norfolk Southern to offer trans-continental intermodal service
  • Trailer Bridge loss narrows
  • AGL postpones trans-Atlantic box service
  • Acquisitions hit RailAmerica results
  • Target Logistics results slide
  • Boeing delivers first MD-10s to FedEx
Logistics
  • Transport may prove barrier to EU expansion
  • US to attack European subsidies for Airbus' big jet, analysts say
  • French parcel delivery company purchased by UK Post Office
Maritime
  • Line trims losses, sees 2nd-quarter profit
  • S. Korean military force may be used to fight sea pirates
  • S. America service upgraded
  • ShipLogix, CAPS form partnership
  • Conglomerate is back in the black
  • Baltic plans Internet service for chartering

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Global container traffic tops 200 million TEUs, but revenue lags
  • ILWU crane operators return to work
  • BNSF, Norfolk Southern to offer trans-continental intermodal service
  • Trailer Bridge loss narrows
  • AGL postpones trans-Atlantic box service
  • Acquisitions hit RailAmerica results
  • Target Logistics results slide
  • Boeing delivers first MD-10s to FedEx
Logistics
  • Transport may prove barrier to EU expansion
  • US to attack European subsidies for Airbus' big jet, analysts say
  • French parcel delivery company purchased by UK Post Office
Maritime
  • Line trims losses, sees 2nd-quarter profit
  • S. Korean military force may be used to fight sea pirates
  • S. America service upgraded
  • ShipLogix, CAPS form partnership
  • Conglomerate is back in the black
  • Baltic plans Internet service for chartering

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Fila sous-traite sa logistique à Saima Avandero
    Saima Avandero, depuis l'an dernier une filiale du groupe belge ABX Logistics, a conclu un accord avec le groupe d'équipements de sport Fila pour la gestion logistique en Italie. L'entreprise sera responsable du traitement des produits de Fila Product Logistics. Saima a créé dans ce cadre une filiale, Logitex, qui opérera depuis le centre logistique de Biella.
  • Mazda réitère sa confiance dans le port d'Anvers
    Le constructeur automobile japonais Mazda a prolongé de cinq ans le contrat qui le lie à Hessenatie/Cobelfret pour les activités de terminal et PDI au Vrasenedok dans le port d'Anvers. Cette marque de confiance est entre autres attribuée au niveau de qualité élevé de la prestation de services et au prix de revient avantageux de la distribution vers l'hinterland suite à la position géographique du port à l'intérieur des terres.
  • Geodis vend Extand à la poste britannique
    Le groupe français Geodis et la poste britannique (The Post Office) ont signé un accord portant sur la cession ' après rachat des intérêts des minoritaires ' de 100% des titres de sa filiale Extand (basée à Toulouse). La conclusion de la vente est prévue avant la fin du premier semestre. Théoriquement, Extand était un partenaire idéal pour La Poste française, avec laquelle Geodis'a signé en mars un pré-accord de participation croisée. Certains estiment dès lors que cet accord pourrait être rendu caduc. Toutefois, il apparaît également qu'une intégration d'Extand dans Chronopost, le service "petit colis" de La Poste, aurait créé une trop grande capacité excédentaire.
  • Fret SNCF à encore perdu 901 mio. de FRF en 1999
    Au titre de l'exercice 1999, les activités fret de la SNCF ont accusé une perte de 901 mio. de FRF (137,35 mio. d'EUR). En outre, la situation s'est encore détériorée de ce point de vue. Par rapport à 1998, le montant des pertes affiche +62,34% pour 1999. Par rapport au chiffre d'affaires, il est passé de 3,96% en 1998 à 6,67% en 1999.

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 10, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Harland & Wolff Rescued
Breaking News
  • Dry Freight Markets Steady
  • Tanker Hired To Evacuate Refinery Diesel
  • Wounded Ship Heads For Canada
  • OPEC Output To Stay Steady
  • Nedlloyd Posts Loss

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 10, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Harland & Wolff Rescued
Breaking News
  • Dry Freight Markets Steady
  • Tanker Hired To Evacuate Refinery Diesel
  • Wounded Ship Heads For Canada
  • OPEC Output To Stay Steady
  • Nedlloyd Posts Loss

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 10, 2000
  • NCL: new office - new service
  • TMM Lines' Gulf-Mexico-Caribbean Express goes weekly
  • Midwest Airlines selects A320
  • Emery launches class "A" Shanghai operations
  • IICL gains three new members
  • World Radio Conference debates aviation radio frequencies
  • ECT starts transport company
  • Stena Line: direct Rotterdam-Killingholme cargo service
  • Maritime container truckers closer together
  • RMPM wants stake in Dirkzwager
  • Rail transport France
  • Giant container shed
  • ECT and P&O Nedlloyd investigate joint terminal
  • Tim Harris leaves P&O Nedlloyd

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Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
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.
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%
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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.
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
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
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.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
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