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BRIEFS
May 26, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU launches Web site focusing on ship safety
    Site provides safety history of ships to help industry identify good vessels from bad
  • Brighter prospects for Danish shipping industry
  • China's shipbuilders plan to boost sales
  • Tianjin invites foreign investors to take part in port projects
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways deal may have worldwide impact
    Acquisition set to push international competitors in Europe and Asia to cut costs and reinforce the trend towards privatisation
  • US pilots urged to avoid use of FAA runway procedure
  • Dragonair to start long-haul cargo routes
  • Thai Airways may buy 5 more Boeing planes
Features
  • Merger talk boosts stocks
Columns
  • Defendants in collision case turn out to be best witnesses for plaintiff

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU launches Web site focusing on ship safety
    Site provides safety history of ships to help industry identify good vessels from bad
  • Brighter prospects for Danish shipping industry
  • China's shipbuilders plan to boost sales
  • Tianjin invites foreign investors to take part in port projects
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways deal may have worldwide impact
    Acquisition set to push international competitors in Europe and Asia to cut costs and reinforce the trend towards privatisation
  • US pilots urged to avoid use of FAA runway procedure
  • Dragonair to start long-haul cargo routes
  • Thai Airways may buy 5 more Boeing planes
Features
  • Merger talk boosts stocks
Columns
  • Defendants in collision case turn out to be best witnesses for plaintiff

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU launches Web site focusing on ship safety
    Site provides safety history of ships to help industry identify good vessels from bad
  • Brighter prospects for Danish shipping industry
  • China's shipbuilders plan to boost sales
  • Tianjin invites foreign investors to take part in port projects
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways deal may have worldwide impact
    Acquisition set to push international competitors in Europe and Asia to cut costs and reinforce the trend towards privatisation
  • US pilots urged to avoid use of FAA runway procedure
  • Dragonair to start long-haul cargo routes
  • Thai Airways may buy 5 more Boeing planes
Features
  • Merger talk boosts stocks
Columns
  • Defendants in collision case turn out to be best witnesses for plaintiff

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EU launches Web site focusing on ship safety
    Site provides safety history of ships to help industry identify good vessels from bad
  • Brighter prospects for Danish shipping industry
  • China's shipbuilders plan to boost sales
  • Tianjin invites foreign investors to take part in port projects
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • US Airways deal may have worldwide impact
    Acquisition set to push international competitors in Europe and Asia to cut costs and reinforce the trend towards privatisation
  • US pilots urged to avoid use of FAA runway procedure
  • Dragonair to start long-haul cargo routes
  • Thai Airways may buy 5 more Boeing planes
Features
  • Merger talk boosts stocks
Columns
  • Defendants in collision case turn out to be best witnesses for plaintiff

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK posts positive annual results
  • New heavy goods service
  • Next-generation straddle carriers a big hit
  • Dramatic bottom line improvement for K Line
  • PTP well on the road to becoming SE Asia's premier transshipment hub
  • Transatlantic service revised
  • Tampa's new terminal
  • Atlantic expands fleet
  • Qantas in $5 billion fleet upgrade

Cargowebweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • QuoteShip.com to expand with sea freight
  • E-Stamp to acquire logistics systems companies
  • Profit K-Line up more than 300 percent
  • Ryder unveils online services and consumer market distribution
  • EFX on Palm VII
  • Cosco/SITC to cooperate on South China/Japan Service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Tristar introduces car containers for safe transportation
  • Ministry asks Major Ports to cut expenditure
  • Prabhu heads team to promote 'India Chem 2000'
  • Rlys' FOIS to be ready by year-end
  • Fieo chief welcomes amendments to Major Port Trusts Act
  • Non-EOU spinning mills seek fair deal
  • Advantages of bar-coding for exporters spelt out
  • Exporters to Russia given more time to realise proceeds
  • BSP aiming at 40 pc growth in HR coil exports
  • Dumping duty on Chinese metcoke waived for pig iron producers
  • Global demand for gold jewellery rises by 7 pc during January-March
  • Ban on exports of silk waste urged
  • Coming to grips with e-commerce taxation
  • JNPT shortlists three bidders for marine chemical terminal
  • SAIL takes BOT, BOO route to upgrade facilities
  • Cuddalore port project shelved
  • Concor puts off equity issue plan
  • Streamline FDI policy: PHDCCI
  • Paradip Port's sea limit extended
  • Port may be renamed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • New weekly global averages
  • Africa: volatile market in South Africa
  • Middle East market review
  • North Europe: poor barge availability in Rotterdam
  • South Europe: refinery problems in Piraeus
  • Asian bunker markets
  • Avails still tight in Singapore

Marine Logweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • New fast ferry for Steamship Authority
    One week ahead of contract schedule, the Woods Hole & Martha's Vineyard Steamship Authority has taken delivery of a Derecktor 41-mhigh-speed catamaran ferry
  • Warning on vessel arrests in Egypt
    The London P&I Club has warned its members about a spate of vessel arrests in Egypt, and in particular the port of Suez,
  • ExxonMobil predicts bunker price rise following new EU laws
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF), the world's largest supplier of marine fuels, believes prices are likely to increase significantly for low sulfur HFO sold in Europe when current EU guidelines become law.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • A Taranto scattano le nuove concessioni portuali
  • PanAdriatic investe 500 mld per debuttare nel cabotaggio
  • Livorno, all'asta il Terminal Darsena Toscana
  • Cura d'Amico per l'Italia di navigazione

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • WTO boost for Chinese maritime sector
    SHIPPING and port firms, especially in Hong Kong, are expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries once China enters the World Trade Organisation, analysts said yesterday.
  • Clarksons launches derivatives fund
    CLARKSONS' evolution into a broad-based shipping and financial services group continued apace yesterday with the launch of a new fund management company which will primarily target freight derivatives.
  • Smit to raise stake in Belgian counterpart
    ROTTERDAM Based harbour towage, salvage and maritime services company Smit International has confirmed it will increase its stake in its Belgian counterpart, Salvage & Towage Union of Antwerp, from 26% to 49%.
  • Losses spur reefer action by Lauritzen
    The Lauritzen Group finally seems to have lost patience with its troubled reefer operation, one of the largest in the world.
  • Danish fleet in shape to meet upturn in market
    DANISH shipowners are optimistic about prospects, although they recognise a number of problems that need tackling.
  • The 31-year-old German coaster Charlotte
    The 31-year-old German coaster Charlotte is pictured alongside at Dean Quarry, five miles south of Falmouth, loading a 1,400 tonne consignment of roadstone for Dagenham. Local pilots take ships into the quarry berth past the notorious Manacles Rocks.
  • Fjellstrand unveils new concept catamaran
    NORWEGIAN fast ferry builder Fjellstrand, which was sold by the Kvaerner group earlier this year, has secured a newbuilding order and unveiled details of a new concept of catamaran car ferry.
  • SCA to lengthen forest products trio
    THREE ro-ro vessels used by SCA TransForest to export paper products from Scandinavia to Tilbury and Rotterdam are to be lengthened as a result of steadily increasing demand for shipments of forestry products to the continent and the United Kingdom.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • US OKs PRC PNTR
  • Dalian gets go-ahead for oil transhipment
  • Technology thwarts drug smugglers
  • Hyundai founder makes equity transfers
  • Dutch owners report fiscal policy problems
  • Bulkers damaged in collision off Dalian
  • Ferry survey slammed by P&O and MCA
  • Fruit trade talks falter
  • Doubt over Australian gas-to-liquids plant
  • Exxon Mobil predicts bunker price rise
  • Germany plans more aid for yards
  • Thai owners to share stake in TMN
  • PNSC to cut costs and purchase tankers
  • Foundations laid for Paradip refinery
  • Storms disrupt Bangladeshi ports
  • Libyan ferry released
  • Cruise berth completed for North Korea
  • Arrested vessel to be auctioned
  • Trade with Peru threatened by election
  • Crew flees stricken ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Shippers, carriers await STB rail merger ruling
  • Hyde, Hutchison seek support for bill
  • DHL launches E-business Web site
  • Circle Intl. gets Xerox customs contract
  • Amazon chooses Manugistics for trading network
  • China praises U.S. Congress trade vote
  • Dragonair signs freighter lease with Atlas Air
  • UTi opens subsidiary in Prague
Logistics
  • Lufthansa, Varig join forces on cargo
  • Russian air cargo carrier to add regular China service
  • Zulunet signs up two customers
Maritime
  • Cosco, partners launch service
  • Advisers named to Marad council
  • Preparations advance for Yangtze rail link
  • Tanker rates hit 10-year high

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Shippers, carriers await STB rail merger ruling
  • Hyde, Hutchison seek support for bill
  • DHL launches E-business Web site
  • Circle Intl. gets Xerox customs contract
  • Amazon chooses Manugistics for trading network
  • China praises U.S. Congress trade vote
  • Dragonair signs freighter lease with Atlas Air
  • UTi opens subsidiary in Prague
Logistics
  • Lufthansa, Varig join forces on cargo
  • Russian air cargo carrier to add regular China service
  • Zulunet signs up two customers
Maritime
  • Cosco, partners launch service
  • Advisers named to Marad council
  • Preparations advance for Yangtze rail link
  • Tanker rates hit 10-year high

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Shippers, carriers await STB rail merger ruling
  • Hyde, Hutchison seek support for bill
  • DHL launches E-business Web site
  • Circle Intl. gets Xerox customs contract
  • Amazon chooses Manugistics for trading network
  • China praises U.S. Congress trade vote
  • Dragonair signs freighter lease with Atlas Air
  • UTi opens subsidiary in Prague
Logistics
  • Lufthansa, Varig join forces on cargo
  • Russian air cargo carrier to add regular China service
  • Zulunet signs up two customers
Maritime
  • Cosco, partners launch service
  • Advisers named to Marad council
  • Preparations advance for Yangtze rail link
  • Tanker rates hit 10-year high

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Grimaldi continue à développer son réseau logistique
    L'opérateur roro Grimaldi (Naples) attend toujours une proposition "valable" d'Anvers , Zeebrugge ou Flessingue pour décider où il implantera son terminal pour le Benelux. Cette décision pourrait tomber le mois prochain, a déclaré Emanuele Grimaldi en marge de son exposé à la conférence "RoRo 2000" à Göteborg. Mais rien est moins sûr. Le groupe italien reporte sa décision depuis plus de deux ans déjà. Anvers, où les services G&C (dans lesquels Grimaldi a racheté la participation de Cobelfret) font également escale, semble a priori disposer des meilleurs atouts, même s'il fait grand cas d'une "nouvelle offre de Flessingue". Seulement, la demande de l'armement pour recevoir une grande concession devant les écluses semble difficile à honorer.
  • Mauvaise qualité des prestations ferroviaires: le transport combiné rail/route a perdu des plumes en 1999
    1998 n'avait pas été une année brillante pour le transport combiné rail/route européen géré par les sociétés membres de l'UIRR Union internationale Rail/Route (ni pour le transport ferroviaire de marchandises d'ailleurs); 1999 a été encore plus mauvaise puisque le trafic international note une régression de 0,7%, et le trafic national de 7,4%. C'est bien entendu la mauvaise qualité des services fournis par les entreprises ferroviaires/tractionnaires qui est en cause. "Les entreprises ferroviaires sont même allées au-delà de l'inacceptable en ne se privant pas d'augmenter simultanément le prix de leurs prestations", souligne le directeur général de l'UIRR Rudy Colle dans le rapport annuel.
  • La Commission européenne veut diminuer le nombre d'éco-points pour le trafic de transit en Autriche
    La Commission européenne a proposé mercredi une diminution progressive des éco-points dans le trafic de transit de camions en Autriche. "Cette proposition ne va en rien à l'encontre des objectifs de lutte contre la pollution, mais tient compte du progrès technique qui a déjà permis de réduire les émissions de matières toxiques dans le transport routier", a déclaré Loyola de Palacio, commissaire européenne aux Transports. La proposition de la Commission sera abordée lors du prochain Conseil des ministres des Transports, les 26 et 27 juin.
  • P&O Stena Line transfère partiellement un ferry fret vers la ligne Calais-Douvres
    La compagnie ferry britannique P&O Stena Line va augmenter à partir du 1er juillet 2000 le nombre de départs sur la route Calais-Douvres afin de répondre à la hausse de la demande en transports de fret. Six départs supplémentaires seront proposés suite au transfert partiel et temporaire du "P&O SL European Seaway" depuis Zeebrugge vers la plus courte traversée de la Manche.

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • MHI Reports First Ever Loss
  • Pataki Input Sought In Port Impasse
  • Alaskan Cruise Back Underway
  • Cargo Volumes Up On Asia Recovery

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 25, 2000
  • Grand Alliance, Americana Ships: shorter transit times
  • MSC alters Atlantic service rotation
  • New rail bill for antitrust investigations
  • Intercontainer intends to reactivate trans-Siberian route
  • Beware of Russian customs!
  • PSA and CMH form a new logistics company

TradeWindsweb site
  • Exmar cashes in on LNG newbuilding gas gamble
    Nicholas Saverys' $140m punt on a bargain basement LNG carrier has paid off, with the Belgian owner wrapping up a 20-year plus charter deal for the vessel.
  • Clipper talks China newbuildings with South Africans
    Clipper Group of Denmark is in close negotiations with South African bulker operator Grindrod Unicorn about a series of dry cargo newbuildings in China.
  • Pertamina drives a hard bargain on VLCC time-charters
    Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina is in negotiations over two VLCCs needed for time-charter business, as it attempts to get owners to drop their rates.
  • Anangel-American back in the black
    Rising freights have led to a turnaround, after losses of $17.3m last year, giving John Angelicoussis' fleet renewal plans a boost.
  • Marsh axes marine brokers
    Top marine specialists are leaving the world's biggest insurance broking group in a new round of job cuts. Leading P&I broker Martin O'Malley is one of the best known figures on the move.
  • ADNATCO goes on hunt for newbuildings
    Abu Dhabi National Tanker Co has put a tender out to shipyards for up to four product tanker newbuildings, as prices continue to firm.
  • Japanese VLCC set to spark sales interest
    A Japanese-controlled VLCC looks set to attract buyers, as the thirst for modern VLCC tonnage intensifies.
  • Russian shipowner details fleet renewal plan as profits slide
    Far East Shipping Co announced plans to add 10 new tankers to its fleet, to replace older tonnage this week, as annual profits slipped back.
  • Berlian Laju Tanker plans bond issue to boost fleet
    Indonesian shipowner Berlian Laju Tanker has announced it will sell bonds to finance fresh fleet expansion.
  • New bid launched to sell Latvian Shipping
    A new effort to find a buyer for state-owned Latvian Shipping has been ordered.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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