BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 11, 2001

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA will take action against bunkering abuse
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has investigated and dismissed a number of allegations of malpractice by bunkering companies in Singapore waters.
Tg Pelepas upbeat about 2m TEU target
Hutchison bidding for Iranian port deal

Air and Land Transport

US loan scheme may not stop airline failures
US loan guarantees will not stop US airlines from filing for bankruptcy protection and pursuing consolidation after terrorist attacks last month that dashed demand for air travel, some airline analysts said.
FAA limits travellers to one carry-on bag
BA to cancel bonuses, freeze pay
4 or 5 European airlines will survive: EC official

Logistics

Performance of third-party logistics comes under fire
SOME supply chain managers are becoming dubious about the value of third-party logistics managers, suggesting more companies will bring warehousing and distribution functions back inhouse.
Sats teams up with YCH to form air cargo venture
Panalpina plans to expand in Asia

Features

Class must be impartial in enforcing safety rules
TO discover the reason for the general decline in newbuilding standards, just examine the bottom line.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA will take action against bunkering abuse
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has investigated and dismissed a number of allegations of malpractice by bunkering companies in Singapore waters.
Tg Pelepas upbeat about 2m TEU target
Hutchison bidding for Iranian port deal

Air and Land Transport

US loan scheme may not stop airline failures
US loan guarantees will not stop US airlines from filing for bankruptcy protection and pursuing consolidation after terrorist attacks last month that dashed demand for air travel, some airline analysts said.
FAA limits travellers to one carry-on bag
BA to cancel bonuses, freeze pay
4 or 5 European airlines will survive: EC official

Logistics

Performance of third-party logistics comes under fire
SOME supply chain managers are becoming dubious about the value of third-party logistics managers, suggesting more companies will bring warehousing and distribution functions back inhouse.
Sats teams up with YCH to form air cargo venture
Panalpina plans to expand in Asia

Features

Class must be impartial in enforcing safety rules
TO discover the reason for the general decline in newbuilding standards, just examine the bottom line.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA will take action against bunkering abuse
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has investigated and dismissed a number of allegations of malpractice by bunkering companies in Singapore waters.
Tg Pelepas upbeat about 2m TEU target
Hutchison bidding for Iranian port deal

Air and Land Transport

US loan scheme may not stop airline failures
US loan guarantees will not stop US airlines from filing for bankruptcy protection and pursuing consolidation after terrorist attacks last month that dashed demand for air travel, some airline analysts said.
FAA limits travellers to one carry-on bag
BA to cancel bonuses, freeze pay
4 or 5 European airlines will survive: EC official

Logistics

Performance of third-party logistics comes under fire
SOME supply chain managers are becoming dubious about the value of third-party logistics managers, suggesting more companies will bring warehousing and distribution functions back inhouse.
Sats teams up with YCH to form air cargo venture
Panalpina plans to expand in Asia

Features

Class must be impartial in enforcing safety rules
TO discover the reason for the general decline in newbuilding standards, just examine the bottom line.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA will take action against bunkering abuse
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has investigated and dismissed a number of allegations of malpractice by bunkering companies in Singapore waters.
Tg Pelepas upbeat about 2m TEU target
Hutchison bidding for Iranian port deal

Air and Land Transport

US loan scheme may not stop airline failures
US loan guarantees will not stop US airlines from filing for bankruptcy protection and pursuing consolidation after terrorist attacks last month that dashed demand for air travel, some airline analysts said.
FAA limits travellers to one carry-on bag
BA to cancel bonuses, freeze pay
4 or 5 European airlines will survive: EC official

Logistics

Performance of third-party logistics comes under fire
SOME supply chain managers are becoming dubious about the value of third-party logistics managers, suggesting more companies will bring warehousing and distribution functions back inhouse.
Sats teams up with YCH to form air cargo venture
Panalpina plans to expand in Asia

Features

Class must be impartial in enforcing safety rules
TO discover the reason for the general decline in newbuilding standards, just examine the bottom line.

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TNT launches PDA services Head of US Motor Carrier Safety Agency sworn in SAGT expansion LOGRAC arrives in Malaysia Time to begin recovery: Jeanniot Air New Zealand cuts flights, CEO resigns Iberia job cuts amid spectre of raised tariffs Limited reopening of Reagan National Airport in the US

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
IATA claims time for recovery British rail becomes 're-public' P&O Nedlloyd sets record for new reefers Texaco merges with chevron Broken radar caused Italian crash

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INDAMEX service adds direct fixed-day weekly calls at Tuticorin Dolphin Container Lines/Silver Marine Agencies launches services to entire Africa DGS asks Ministry to modify notice on addl war risk surcharge High domestic rubber prices hinder exports of goods Caustic soda from Qatar under dumping probe Kuwait too lifts ban on Indian meat Sustained focus on LatAm vital now, feels Minister MbPT transport workers threaten indefinite strike Nalco may use Paradip Port for exports soon Canada 3000 suspends New Delhi-Vancouver flight No additional surcharge, assures BA IFC sees 6 pc economic growth in India Govt waives service tax in exclusive economic zones Government lowers tariff values on palm group of oils CEOs still favour investing in developing countries Trade Queries Answered

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
US Gulf market opens firm with slightly better demand Bunker prices for Brazilian ports Avails OK in Panama and St Eustatius Durban fuel steady while Cape Town softens Business as usual in Chile Busy ARA market struggles with congestion Arab Gulf market continues very quiet New posted prices for Saudi Arabia OPEC discussing cuts as its basket remains below target Suez demand continues sluggish on Middle East tensions Singapore steady, tight prompt avails Russia prepared to secure oil supplies during US retaliation US congress supports 1bn barrel SPR boost Korean market weakness gives Singapore competition on price Argentinean markets this week Surprise US crude draw makes no impression on crude

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
Canada awards 20-vessel SAR boat contract A C$46.7 million (about US$34 million) competitive contract to build twenty new search and rescue lifeboats has been awarded to Victoria Shipyards of Victoria, BC. Korea expresses "sorrow" after bodies are dumped into sea A South Korean spokesman today expressed "deep sorrow" about the deaths of 26 illegal migrants who were being smuggled into Korea on a fishing boat from China. Manitowoc clinches ferry, dump scow contract The City of New York recently awarded its Manitowoc Marine Group contracts to build three Kennedy-class ferries. Manitowoc Marine Group has also received a contract from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock to build a 7,100-cubic-yard dump scow Ship design and newbuilding supervision in China Two European ship design and newbuilding supervision groups have joined forces to provide dedicated ship design for Chinese shipyards

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
Bonds for Sea-Tac projects set pace for rest of nation Nosebleed sends Transportation Secretary to Walter Reed Army Medical Center World Trade Center Tacoma looking for award nominations New South Lobby at Portland Airport speeds access to three concourses Air cargo association wants input on security

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Rwanda, Burundi Complain of Cargo Delays 17 Firms Vying for Malaba Contract Kenyan Shippers Say War-Risk Levy Unfair Mombasa to be Maritime SOS Centre

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Veil of secrecy to be stripped away INTERNATIONAL shipping is facing exposure to unprecedented financial scrutiny as a result of the drive to clamp down on money laundering, one of the key US anti-terrorist thrusts. Corporate... Military fixes five tankers to ship fuel THE US military has fixed five tankers in recent days to ship aviation and marine fuel as military strikes continue in Afghanistan. But the level of activity is not much higher than in norm... Box lines resume Pakistan services LEADING shipping lines, which cancelled their services to Pakistan last week to avoid payment of war risk insurance, have resumed their Pakistan operations. The shipping lines included Hyun... HDW nears deal to buy Hellenic yards GERMANY'S Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft-Ferrostahl group has moved a step nearer to acquiring Hellenic Shipyards and could sign a preliminary deal today, the yard has said. Commercial... Bocimar and Zodiac capesize pool in doubt Speculation is mounting that talks between Bocimar and Zodiac Maritime on creating the world's largest capesize bulk carrier pool may have stalled. The two owners, who have also been...

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
Fred Olsen agrees credit facility LR-Fairplay signs with Equasis War: India imposes extra premium DC dominated by security issues Rio Grande picks up after storm Philippine crewing faces crisis War: Gwadar port project postponed War: Greece offers crew options War: Cruise lines avoid Subcontinent Incat proposes cats for patrols Tanjung Pelepas bucks the trend Cappuccino allegations unfounded Churchill welcomes first Panamax Hanjin cuts workforce Daedong to function as before Precious cuts debt Korean orders drop 40 per cent RCI cuts jobs, cancels sailings WA re-affirms Bunbury box plan Salvage op warning at Hong Kong Wärtsilä embraces Indian subsidiary

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
Canada plans security measures Tightened borders highlight a newly-approved spending package. Hutchison adds Mexican stake, eyes Iran The world's largest private terminal operator is extending its reach in the Americas, and possibly the Middle East. EU OKs limited airline aid The European Commission cleared the way for its member governments to aid carriers, but warned they will not be allowed to bail out bankrupt airlines. Bomb threat closes U.S.-Canada border in VT, NY Freightgate opens Marseille office Maersk Sealand kicks off upgraded service with Phil. call New York City orders ferries Koch, Everhard to receive Connie awards Transplace to land big P&G contract In Australia, Coke goes better with Descartes Cargo airship test successful Hapag-Lloyd charters four new vessels United latest to add cargo fee

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Le crédit-pont de la Sabena ne tient qu’à un fil Le porte-parole de la commissaire européenne Loyola de Palacio (Transports) a déclaré que la Commission européenne devrait prendre une décision probablement lors de la rencontre de mercredi prochain quant à l’approbation ou non du crédit de soudure de 125 mio. d’EUR accordé par le gouvernement belge à la Sabena. Il n’est pas du tout sûr que le crédit sera autorisé. On avait d’abord pensé que l’affaire avait été réglée à l’abri des regards après un entretien informel entre le président de la Commission, Romano Prodi, et Guy Verhofstadt, mais nous avons appris au quartier général européen à Bruxelles que différents membres de la Commission n’approuvaient pas cette opération de soutien à la Sabena. Opel veut conquérir 10% du marché du véhicule utilitaire léger Opel a entamé cette semaine la dernière phase de son offensive dans le secteur du véhicule utilitaire léger en présentant officiellement la fourgonnette Combo Cargo. Cette présentation intervient quelques mois seulement après l’introduction du Vivaro (une camionnette de la classe des 2,8 tonnes, développée en collaboration avec Renault) et deux ans après celle du Movano (de la classe des 3,5 tonnes, un Renault Master rebadgé Opel). Le nouveau Combo devrait être un élément très important de cette offensive, car l’objectif est de conquérir un peu moins de 10% du marché de la fourgonnette. L’ambition est en effet de vendre de 70 à 75.000 véhicules par an, le marché européen de la fourgonnette ayant atteint 639.000 unités en 2000. Marseille sillonne le monde pour “vendre” le projet Fos 2XL Sous le nom “Fos 2XL”, le Port autonome de Marseille (PAM) entend se doter d’un nouveau terminal à containers qui doit faire du port phocéen “la porte sud de l’Europe”. Directeur général du PAM, Eric Brassart fait néanmoins preuve d’un pragmatisme très marqué: “Nous voulons privilégier l’approche économique et vérifier qu’il y a bien un marché avant de lancer les travaux.” En clair, le chantier ne démarrera que si un accord est trouvé avec un ou plusieurs opérateurs. “Si ce n’est pas le cas, nous investirons nos disponibilités dans d’autres projets. Nous n’en manquons pas”, ajoute-t-il. Les services postaux ne sont plus “à prendre ou à laisser” C’est avant-hier qu’a été lancé à Genève (Suisse) Post-Expo 2001, un forum stratégique et technologique pour entreprises postales et prestataires de services postaux. Thomas Leary, directeur général de l’UPU, a demandé aux entreprises postales lors de l’ouverture du congrès de faire davantage usage des innovations technologiques afin de pouvoir répondre à l’évolution du marché et aux nouvelles exigences des clients. “La page du à prendre ou à laisser est définitivement tournée”, dit-il. Paul Waterschoot, directeur des services postaux à la Commission européenne, a donné un aperçu des difficultés de la libéralisation postale européenne et de la proposition de compromis qui sera soumise lundi au conseil européen.

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OCTOBER 10, 2001
Asia-bound ships may need war risk insurance US will likely target terrorist bases in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines in the future. Small cruise firms most at risk Silverseas and Royal Olympic may join AMCV in the danger category. AMCV may be next cruise casualty Attracting passengers without travel insurance coverage may be tough for the troubled company. Odfjell stock outlook seen bullish The company's recent stock buy-back plan is boosting the market sentiment. Manitowoc seals $120m ferry building deal The three new ferries will replace existing ones used in the Staten Island-Manhattan route. Aker Maritime rules out Kvaerner support Kjell Inge Rokke's company will not be underwriting the troubled group's rights issue. AP Moller linked to Russian terminal plan Reports claim Danish giant is mulling involvement in new Gulf of Finland box facility. BLT lines up share buy-back Indonesian tanker owner will try to boost stock price with ambitious plan to buy 10% of its shares. Lines resume Pakistan sailings Boxship players like HMM and OOCL are returning to Pakistan after security fears prompted suspension. Big earnings turnaround at Sacor The Portuguese tanker owner has roared into profit in the first six months. Master dies after collision in Dover Strait The captain of a cargoship died after his vessel was involved in a clash with a Vopak chemical tanker off UK. Costa Cruises changes schedule Carnival subsidiary becomes latest cruise firm to alter its plans after the US attacks. Congress backs Strategic Oil Reserve boost A virtually unanimous vote supports proposal to expand emergency stockpile to 1 bn barrels. American Classic Voyages cancels cruises Troubled US cruise firm blames "challenging travel environment" for decision to cut back on sailings. Chevron and Texaco ink $100bn merger Union of number two and three US oil majors creates fifth largest oil company in the world. Royal Caribbean pulls Middle East cruises The US cruise line has cancelled two November sailings by the Legend of the Seas to avoid potential trouble spots.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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.

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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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

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

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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