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July 20, 2000

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Ex-RCL veteran sets up own feeder company
[SINGAPORE] Ex-Regional Container Lines (RCL) stalwart Chan Tuck Hoi has set up a new feeder company, New Econ Line, based in Singapore, which is poised to compete with his former employer.
S Africa denies it refused shelter to bulk carrier
One day soon we'll be flying on advertising tubes
OOCL's Jim Poon to retire
NZ port operator's volume up

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines may raise fares due to higher fuel costs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Asian carriers may have to increase air fares to cope with rising jet fuel costs despite improving passenger and freight load factors, an industry official said.
Indian officials passing the buck in Alliance Air crash
Impulse Air to offer cheaper fares on Internet
Eurostar's revenues in first half 9% higher

Features

Industry struggling to lift off
[TAIPEI] TAIWAN'S fledgling aviation industry has been hard hit by slow international demand, and things are not expected to improve before the end of 2001 despite a push for joint overseas ventures, industry officials say. "There will still be clouds on the horizon of the aviation sector next year," said Jack Tang, deputy director of the economic ministry's committee for aviation and space industry development.

Logistics

Emery bags deal to handle Tyco unit's logistics in Asia-Pac
[SINGAPORE] US-based supply chain management company Emery Worldwide has clinched its largest healthcare logistics contract in the Asia-Pacific from Tyco Healthcare, a unit of diversified manufacturer Tyco International.
Forbes' vote for best websites
FedEx improves network

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Ex-RCL veteran sets up own feeder company
[SINGAPORE] Ex-Regional Container Lines (RCL) stalwart Chan Tuck Hoi has set up a new feeder company, New Econ Line, based in Singapore, which is poised to compete with his former employer.
S Africa denies it refused shelter to bulk carrier
One day soon we'll be flying on advertising tubes
OOCL's Jim Poon to retire
NZ port operator's volume up

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines may raise fares due to higher fuel costs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Asian carriers may have to increase air fares to cope with rising jet fuel costs despite improving passenger and freight load factors, an industry official said.
Indian officials passing the buck in Alliance Air crash
Impulse Air to offer cheaper fares on Internet
Eurostar's revenues in first half 9% higher

Features

Industry struggling to lift off
[TAIPEI] TAIWAN'S fledgling aviation industry has been hard hit by slow international demand, and things are not expected to improve before the end of 2001 despite a push for joint overseas ventures, industry officials say. "There will still be clouds on the horizon of the aviation sector next year," said Jack Tang, deputy director of the economic ministry's committee for aviation and space industry development.

Logistics

Emery bags deal to handle Tyco unit's logistics in Asia-Pac
[SINGAPORE] US-based supply chain management company Emery Worldwide has clinched its largest healthcare logistics contract in the Asia-Pacific from Tyco Healthcare, a unit of diversified manufacturer Tyco International.
Forbes' vote for best websites
FedEx improves network

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Ex-RCL veteran sets up own feeder company
[SINGAPORE] Ex-Regional Container Lines (RCL) stalwart Chan Tuck Hoi has set up a new feeder company, New Econ Line, based in Singapore, which is poised to compete with his former employer.
S Africa denies it refused shelter to bulk carrier
One day soon we'll be flying on advertising tubes
OOCL's Jim Poon to retire
NZ port operator's volume up

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines may raise fares due to higher fuel costs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Asian carriers may have to increase air fares to cope with rising jet fuel costs despite improving passenger and freight load factors, an industry official said.
Indian officials passing the buck in Alliance Air crash
Impulse Air to offer cheaper fares on Internet
Eurostar's revenues in first half 9% higher

Features

Industry struggling to lift off
[TAIPEI] TAIWAN'S fledgling aviation industry has been hard hit by slow international demand, and things are not expected to improve before the end of 2001 despite a push for joint overseas ventures, industry officials say. "There will still be clouds on the horizon of the aviation sector next year," said Jack Tang, deputy director of the economic ministry's committee for aviation and space industry development.

Logistics

Emery bags deal to handle Tyco unit's logistics in Asia-Pac
[SINGAPORE] US-based supply chain management company Emery Worldwide has clinched its largest healthcare logistics contract in the Asia-Pacific from Tyco Healthcare, a unit of diversified manufacturer Tyco International.
Forbes' vote for best websites
FedEx improves network

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Ex-RCL veteran sets up own feeder company
[SINGAPORE] Ex-Regional Container Lines (RCL) stalwart Chan Tuck Hoi has set up a new feeder company, New Econ Line, based in Singapore, which is poised to compete with his former employer.
S Africa denies it refused shelter to bulk carrier
One day soon we'll be flying on advertising tubes
OOCL's Jim Poon to retire
NZ port operator's volume up

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines may raise fares due to higher fuel costs
[KUALA LUMPUR] Asian carriers may have to increase air fares to cope with rising jet fuel costs despite improving passenger and freight load factors, an industry official said.
Indian officials passing the buck in Alliance Air crash
Impulse Air to offer cheaper fares on Internet
Eurostar's revenues in first half 9% higher

Features

Industry struggling to lift off
[TAIPEI] TAIWAN'S fledgling aviation industry has been hard hit by slow international demand, and things are not expected to improve before the end of 2001 despite a push for joint overseas ventures, industry officials say. "There will still be clouds on the horizon of the aviation sector next year," said Jack Tang, deputy director of the economic ministry's committee for aviation and space industry development.

Logistics

Emery bags deal to handle Tyco unit's logistics in Asia-Pac
[SINGAPORE] US-based supply chain management company Emery Worldwide has clinched its largest healthcare logistics contract in the Asia-Pacific from Tyco Healthcare, a unit of diversified manufacturer Tyco International.
Forbes' vote for best websites
FedEx improves network

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United Airlines set to up Europe, Asia cargo rates Importers will pay more as of Sept. 1, the start of the peak season. DHL boosts Southeast Asian operations The new Singapore site comprises six times the area of its predecessor. CP Rail earnings soar The carrier posted record operating income of $204 million. Web site aims to take on air express giants Online Courier targets small and medium clients with lower rates. Never too late for FedEx! New service offers same-day delivery after normal air freight deadlines. Port 'Networks' - A wave of the future? European port operators see networking -- not location -- as the key to growth CSX Lines buys container chassis for Hawaii Charleston terminal operator loses legal round Xelus, Manugistics to offer technical integration Ryder in Web freight start-up CNF earnings gain; costs squeeze Emery TNT buys French logistics concern J.B. Hunt results flat in second quarter Viking Freight adds border service facility Crew rescued after Indonesian cargo vessel sinks in Indian Ocean First warehouse opens at L.A. cargo airport German-Irish venture wins Hamburg Airport bid India and Russia to sign sea-land link accord Contship names new operations director MaritimeDirect open for general business AirNet Express plane in fatal crash

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Korea trade on the up Dredging at Kellett Bank GWS extends presence in PRC Singapore live wire Dialogue session at PTP Schneider spin-off VSA3 begins second service MA-60 waits for take-off Swisscargo, MAS Cargo ink co-operation pact Third anniversary for China Southern Airlines in US

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JULY 19, 2000
Boom in traffic fuels profits for airlines, truckers Ceo Continental doubts about about airline mergers French offer for Go-Ahead rejected OceanConnect.com set to launch in Rotterdam

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Cruise line for Ocean formed Govt raises duty drawback for J&K wool, silk carpet exports Definitive duty on Metronidazole from China mooted Australian PM sees need to cut tariffs IOC signs MoU with Mauritius New estimates for replacing submarine pipelines cleared IOC to ship light diesel oil to Singapore Bangladesh beckons Indian investors 50-member trade team to visit Canada Assocham for alliance with China to combat anti-dumping levies Design centres for handicrafts Fieo signs MoU with MP to boost exports Pipavav Port handles first Panamax vessel Rlys may drop volume discount scheme FDI inflow up 23 pc in Jan.-May GoM gives nod to face-lift, tax sops package for SSIs Cabinet clears amendments to MMTG Act NHAI to raise Rs 500 cr 2 schemes to help tax-payers AP 'nets' deal with Malaysian co. Inflation slides down to 5.92 pc.

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JULY 19, 2000
Texas refinery boosts capacity OceanConnect.com announce live trading on 25 July Rotterdam bunker market comes back down after morning rally Singapore bunkers moderately firmer after crude rally Back to day one with OPEC Fuel oil down and gas oil up in Saudi Arabia on Thursday Russian bunkers competitive despite limited July avails

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JULY 19, 2000
First facility opens for Greater Los Angeles/March GlobalPort HHLA buys CPS in Prague «e-Chain» for supply chain Swisscargo and Malaysia Cargo New space-charter agreement on the Atlantic ABX Logistics: Strong growth on the Iberian peninsula NOL Jim Poon Kitty Hawk Royal Vopak CSAV restructures Norasia service Samskip to Cuxhaven OOCL serves Nhava Sheva with CMS APL expands Philippines feeder activities Maersk Sealand streamlines its Atlantic services PIL to West Africa again MOL increases its presence in West Africa

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Probe Team Says Ill-Fated 'Odyssey' was 'Unsafe' Dar Institute Qualifies for IMO Certification Guelleh Urges Uganda to Use Djibouti Ports Get Shippers Out of Clearing - Agents Zanzibar to Sue French Company

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JULY 19, 2000
Singapore company confirms it's shopping for a U.S. yard Singapore Technologies Engineering is trying to acquire a shipyard in the U.S. and is willing to pay U.S. $60-U.S.$180 million, according to CEO Boon Swan Foo. LR warns tanker owners of Paris MOU crackdown In its latest Classification News . Lloyd's Register advises owners of the Paris MOU's intention to initiate a targeted inspection campaign on tankers greater than 3,000 gt and 15 years of age during the period September 1 - November 30 H&W problems will impact Fred Olsen Energy profits Redundancy costs related to terminations at Harland & Wolff will impact the profits of Fred Olsen Energy, which owns 70.8% of the Northern Ireland yard How Aker Maritime will pay for that chunk of Kværner Aker Maritime has responded to an inquiry from the Oslo Stock Exchange concerning the financing of its NOK 2.6 billion purchase of shares and subscription rights in Kværner last week. Shell orders two LNG carriers from MHI Shell International Gas Ltd has ordered two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Japan. The two vessels have been secured against the background of a growing portfolio of Shell LNG projects around the world Bacteria-based bilge water treatment system completes trials A Great Lakes cargo vessel recently completed successful sea trials with an oil water separator that uses safe,non-pathogenic hydrocarbon-ingesting bacteria to treat bilge water AESA is merged into Bazan Spaish shipbuilders Bazan and Astilleros Españoles SA have now become a single company, all the shares in which are owned by the state agency SEPI. European Commission approves conditional funding for Trasmediterránea The European Commission today authorized "State aid" funding for Spanish ferry operator Compañía Trasmediterránea, to continue

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JE Hyde takes S&P on to web JE HYDE has stolen a march on its rivals by creating an internet ship sale and purchase marketplace in a joint venture with a US e-commerce firm. Slater buys Krupp bulk behemoths PAUL Slater's First International Group is set to become the largest player in the market for very large dry bulk vessels by acquiring Krupp Seeschiffahrt, part of the German industrial conglomerate Thyssen-Krupp. Harland and Woolf redundancy costs to hit Fred Olsen profit FRED Olsen Energy of Norway has warned that its second quarter net profit will be £8m ($12m) lower, largely on account of redundancy costs at its 70.8%-owned shipyard Harland and Wolff. The company, which is scheduled to present its interims next Wednesday, refused to say whether this would mean a net loss for the group as a whole. Precious debt rejig finalised THAI handy-sized bulk carrier operator Precious Shipping has successfully completed its financial restructuring with agreement from its Eurobond holders. Tanker rates stay buoyant TANKER freight rates will remain healthy for at least two more years while ship values adjust substantially upwards, Norwegian shipbroker Fearnleys has predicted. Fairplay breaks mould with new tug A sophisticated stern drive tug Fairplay 25 will be delivered to Hamburg-based Fairplay Towage this week by the Astilleros Zamakona Shipyard in Bilbao, writes Jack Gaston. General Ore VLGC plan General Ore International is close to ordering up to two very large gas carriers at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. Rate of UK ship detentions shows a slight increase SOME 16 vessels were detained by British port state control last month, with a further four still held from previous months, according to figures released by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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JULY 19, 2000
Dutch yards win more aid Singamas, Hyundai in reefer venture Thai rice price pleases Philippines CMA-CGM returns to the Atlantic Port gears up for Capesize client Container surge lifts Antwerp Drugs sting behind ferry turnround Lake Charles LNG breaks own record LevelSeas in talks with backers AESA yards to merge with Bazan Incat chases mega USCG deal SCI will continue to carry crude H&W warns of 2Q loss WG&A scheme cuts out warehousing 127 Malta flag ships detained Japan acts to recover hijack cargo PSL completes financial restructure

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JULY 19, 2000
Imperial Holdings acquiert 51% de Haniel Reederei Le holding Franz Haniel & Cie de Duisbourg et Imperial Holdings Ltd de Edenvale, près de Johannesbourg en Afrique du Sud, annoncent dans un communiqué de presse commun que la division fluviale Haniel Reederei Holding a été vendue à ce second. Dans une première phase, Imperial Holdings reprend 51% des parts. Les 49 autres pour cent suivront dans les trois prochaines années. Si les autorités anti-cartel compétentes approuvent cette prise de participation majoritaire, la transaction sera entérinée avec effet rétroactif jusqu'au 1er janvier 2000. Les ports flamands à l'heure d'un décret portuaire Avant de partir en vacances, le gouvernement de la Flandre a approuvé l'arrêté d'exécution se rapportant au décret portuaire qui a pour effet de situer les ports de mer dans un cadre opérationnel bien défini comportant certaines règles. Ledit décret implique notamment l'engagement d'un "commissaire portuaire" et définit pour les administrations portuaires les règles en matière de droit d'acquisition, ainsi que la composition et le fonctionnement de la Commission portuaire flamande. Figure également la création d'organes de concertation sous-régionaux. Les ports seront désormais inscrits dans un encadrement assez strict en ce qui concerne la politique et la gestion, dont le principal objectif est d'éviter des concurrences internes néfastes et une utilisation optimale des investissements. CMA CGM: trois services sur l'AN lui conféreraient le titre de "Global carrier" Dès le 1er novembre prochain, du moins si les négociations en cours avec Mærsk Sealand aboutissent, l'armement français CMA CGM, assurerait prochainement 3 services distincts sur l'Atlantique, du Nord au Sud. Les négociations en question portent sur une location de slots, soit l'équivalent de 600 TEU par semaine dans chaque sens. Si l'accord est réalisé, ce qui devrait intervenir d'ici trois à quatre semaines, CMA CGM pourrait alors se parer du titre de"global carrier" à part entière. Pour l'instant en effet, l'armement français n'a qu'une faible activité sur l'Atlantique, du moins au départ de la façade atlantique de l'Europe, via son service Tour du monde assuré en coopération avec Marfret et Contship, service westbound qui touche New York, Norfolk et Savannah.

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JULY 19, 2000
Myriad Of Orders For W'rtsil' 200 Engines Marshall Island Touts Cost Free Registration Crowley Marine Services' Receives Environmental Protection Award MSS Marine Safety Patents Launching Device

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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