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BRIEFS

April 12, 2001

Shipping Times

Shipping News

M'sian port operators seek detailed plans for central port body
Anxious Malaysian port operators have called upon their government to release details of its plan to create a centralised port authority.
Owners identify hijacked cargo ship Inabukwa
NCL revises plans for Hawaiian cruise market
South Korean freighter with 28 aboard missing off Japan

Air and Land Transport

Boeing eyes longer range 747-400 freighter
Boeing Co is discussing the launch of a longer range version of its 747-400 freighters with the aircraft's existing operators, Boeing officials told Reuters.
Cathay Pacific eyes mainland opportunities
Hongkong sees drop in air cargo handling in Q1
Japan 'won't charge CAL execs over crash'
London's tube privatisation dispute to go to court

Logistics

Siliconix hub returns to S'pore from Subic
AFTER moving its logistics management hub to Subic Bay three years ago, Siliconix, US-based manufacturer of discrete power semiconductors, has returned to Singapore to capitalise on the good infrastructure.
UPS picks Clark as new regional hub
SAirGroup to sell back stakes in freight firms

Features

Shooting the ship
PERHAPS it's true that the character of the owner, not the age of the steel, is the single most important factor affecting a ship's condition over time.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

M'sian port operators seek detailed plans for central port body
Anxious Malaysian port operators have called upon their government to release details of its plan to create a centralised port authority.
Owners identify hijacked cargo ship Inabukwa
NCL revises plans for Hawaiian cruise market
South Korean freighter with 28 aboard missing off Japan

Air and Land Transport

Boeing eyes longer range 747-400 freighter
Boeing Co is discussing the launch of a longer range version of its 747-400 freighters with the aircraft's existing operators, Boeing officials told Reuters.
Cathay Pacific eyes mainland opportunities
Hongkong sees drop in air cargo handling in Q1
Japan 'won't charge CAL execs over crash'
London's tube privatisation dispute to go to court

Logistics

Siliconix hub returns to S'pore from Subic
AFTER moving its logistics management hub to Subic Bay three years ago, Siliconix, US-based manufacturer of discrete power semiconductors, has returned to Singapore to capitalise on the good infrastructure.
UPS picks Clark as new regional hub
SAirGroup to sell back stakes in freight firms

Features

Shooting the ship
PERHAPS it's true that the character of the owner, not the age of the steel, is the single most important factor affecting a ship's condition over time.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

M'sian port operators seek detailed plans for central port body
Anxious Malaysian port operators have called upon their government to release details of its plan to create a centralised port authority.
Owners identify hijacked cargo ship Inabukwa
NCL revises plans for Hawaiian cruise market
South Korean freighter with 28 aboard missing off Japan

Air and Land Transport

Boeing eyes longer range 747-400 freighter
Boeing Co is discussing the launch of a longer range version of its 747-400 freighters with the aircraft's existing operators, Boeing officials told Reuters.
Cathay Pacific eyes mainland opportunities
Hongkong sees drop in air cargo handling in Q1
Japan 'won't charge CAL execs over crash'
London's tube privatisation dispute to go to court

Logistics

Siliconix hub returns to S'pore from Subic
AFTER moving its logistics management hub to Subic Bay three years ago, Siliconix, US-based manufacturer of discrete power semiconductors, has returned to Singapore to capitalise on the good infrastructure.
UPS picks Clark as new regional hub
SAirGroup to sell back stakes in freight firms

Features

Shooting the ship
PERHAPS it's true that the character of the owner, not the age of the steel, is the single most important factor affecting a ship's condition over time.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

M'sian port operators seek detailed plans for central port body
Anxious Malaysian port operators have called upon their government to release details of its plan to create a centralised port authority.
Owners identify hijacked cargo ship Inabukwa
NCL revises plans for Hawaiian cruise market
South Korean freighter with 28 aboard missing off Japan

Air and Land Transport

Boeing eyes longer range 747-400 freighter
Boeing Co is discussing the launch of a longer range version of its 747-400 freighters with the aircraft's existing operators, Boeing officials told Reuters.
Cathay Pacific eyes mainland opportunities
Hongkong sees drop in air cargo handling in Q1
Japan 'won't charge CAL execs over crash'
London's tube privatisation dispute to go to court

Logistics

Siliconix hub returns to S'pore from Subic
AFTER moving its logistics management hub to Subic Bay three years ago, Siliconix, US-based manufacturer of discrete power semiconductors, has returned to Singapore to capitalise on the good infrastructure.
UPS picks Clark as new regional hub
SAirGroup to sell back stakes in freight firms

Features

Shooting the ship
PERHAPS it's true that the character of the owner, not the age of the steel, is the single most important factor affecting a ship's condition over time.

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3Plex co-founder Gordon quits Ben Gordon, who formed 3PLex.com with a friend from Harvard Business School in September 1999, has stepped down as chief executive. Coalition proposes ERP changes Trade and shipper groups asked Customs for release on minimal data, and less entry reporting. EU-US banana war over As part of the deal, the U.S. has agreed to suspend sanctions it imposed on European luxury goods as of July 1. West Coast terminals ready high-tech U.S. port terminal want to unveil technology to streamline container handling, if they can negotiate new contracts with longshore unions. CMA CGM to join north-south trades The carrier will begin the new services in join as a slot charterer in two existing alliances. Buckerfield to head Europe cargo sales American Airlines Trans-Panama rail link to open EGL expects earnings slide Hapag-Lloyd sees TEUs, earnings jump Kintetsu restructures Eastern unit Brownsville gets $1.5M warehouse grant OMI orders new ships Maryland passes dredging law UPS lobbying won China flights Schneider expands General Motors 3PL contract

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Service upgrades on Asia to East Africa trades Lykes Lines offers customs clearance services Cosco launches new services DOT approves transfer of TWA operating authority to American Incheon airport opens Swisscargo to suspend surcharge

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APRIL 11, 2001
KLM Cargo and Envirotainer Group launch control service EIB lends hundreds of millions for TGV line Hapag Lloyd gains "best result" Railtrack considers restructure Dutch 'easy access' disputed

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'Green' signal for Shell's Hazira LNG project Indian National Maritime Day celebrated in London with nostalgia India urges EU to refund Rs 400-cr bed-linen duties $ 1.2 bn IT exports to Australia by 2007-08: Nasscom Norway to forge closer trade ties with India 1-lakh tonne wheat order from Iran in offing Rising global demand for dried flowers India in race to bag 2-lakh t. Filipino rice order Govt allows sugar exports by private traders Meat export prospects brighten SCR starts mango loading facility in Hyderabad Concor gearing up to meet eastern region challenge Exim Policy fails to enthuse EOUs Action Group moots alternative duty on registered branded garments Forex reserves swell to $ 42.25 bn Mere tax holiday for core sector will not serve purpose: Ficci PHDCCI calls for state export policies Sinha hints at changes in textile duty structure US slowdown: Re rules firm against $ Cochin SEZ posts 24 pc growth 11 Indian seafood firms participate in Boston fair CII opens 3 more overseas offices

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APRIL 11, 2001
Record day for IPE Brent crude futures Busy markets in the US Gulf OK avails reported in Mombasa and Dar es Salaam West African market snapshots South African market report Chile and Ecuador markets this week Some tight avails in Panama, St. Eustatius OK Argentinean prices a bit lower this week Some tight avails in Fujairah, Suez OK Crude oil ticks lower after API shows US crude build New posted prices for Saudi Arabia Mexican bunker price update

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It's raining gold in Greece Euromed: transport industry gathers momentum TPG and CTT Correios intend to cooperate Lisbon's airfreight forwarders can breathe a sigh of relief Correos y Telégrafos Port of Barcelona Ateia Iberia and Logista to go together Healthy financial figures for Spain's airports Bilbao expands

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APRIL 11, 2001
Cammell Laird calls in receivers After earlier requesting that the London Stock Exchange suspend trading in its shares and in its 12 per cent Senior Notes due 2010, Cammell Laird Holdings PLC today announced that it has asked its principal bankers to appoint Receivers for Cammell Laird Group PLC Chester yard to be made available for development An attempt to revive the Chester, Pa., shipyard once operated by Sun Shipbuilding is finally drawing to a close. Tidewater takes possession of deepwater boats Tidewater Inc. has taken physical possession of its first two anchor-handling towing supply (AHTS) vessels specifically designed and equipped for deepwater work. Rowan first quarter earnings surge For the three months ended March 31, 2001, Rowan Companies, Inc. generated net income of $31.7 million, or $.33 per share, on revenues of $193.5 million, compared to net income of $6.1 million, or $.07 per share, on revenues of $127.7 million in the first quarter of 2000. Ventouris goes high speed Greek operator Ventouris Ferries is entering the high speed ferry industry with a long term charter of two 78 m wavepiercing Incat catamarans. London Club adds one million grt The London P&I Club has reported a net increase of over one million gross tons in owned, entered tonnage following the recently completed round of February 20 renewals. USCG approval for ARPA simulator course The Navi-Trainer Professional (NT PRO) ARPA Simulator from Transas Marine has been accepted by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for use in approved ARPA training courses. The PC based simulated ARPA is being used as part of a new training course being offered by Houston Marine Training Services in New Orleans.

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Fruit export fraud investigated Portnet promises tariff reform by third quarter Duty Calls 'Think global - act local' is MOL message B2B in the spotlight Buy-back won't affect SA flights Special unit allows logs to be containerised Vehicle exports surge ahead SA launches ship ID system Antwerp fruit logistics centre woos local shippers Containerisation pioneer Hill retires US slowdown sees exports drop Cargofresh hooks R22m pineapple contract Lykes wins double award Road shunts rail aside in Zimbabwe Smuggled oil and soap confiscated Cargolux adds capacity out of JIA Cargo sector slams incentive scheme for airport police Kencargo adds global links into Africa Air France keeps an eye on local capacity needs Recent Europe entrant packs in northbound cargo Balkan departs for good Liquidator delays Affretair's final funeral rites Mafikeng awaits international go-ahead MOL moves into overdrive as BMW contract gets into gear 'Brain drain' hits freight companies Meihuizen capitalises on lucrative Antarctic niche SMILE builds skills at Safmarine Petrol price inflation has actually decreased RSA appoints new director Zimbabwe ignores court order and takes over airport Are you one of freight's colourful personalities? COALlink celebrates 25 years Grincor orders ten new ships

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APRIL 11, 2001
Columbus Line says two week strike and eight-year dispute at Brazilian Port of Santos has been settled Port of Tacoma plans to spend $6.5 million on rail and paving improvements in North Intermodal Yard Cascade General says Portland Shipyard will service full schedule of repair work this spring Boeing Airplane Services signs five-year lease for 157,540 square feet at Eastpoint in Issaquah Port of Olympia plans to remove contaminated sediments from Cascade Pole site

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Cammell Laird calls in receivers CASH-drained British shiprepair and conversion group Cammell Laird yesterday called on its principal bankers, Royal Bank of Scotland, to appoint administrative receivers. The insolvency ann... The riches to rags story of British shipbuilding April 15, 2001: First o 7.5m bond repayment due April 11, 2001: Shares suspended in the company and liquidators called in March 22, 2001: Credit... NKK scoops first malaccamax orders from three lines Japanese shipyard NKK is understood to have secured its first orders for malaccamax VLCCs, the exceptionally low-draught vessel concept it first revealed at the end of 2000. Three Japanese... Ship halted as Cho Yang troubles deepen CHO Yang Shipping's troubles deepened yesterday as one of its ships remained at anchor off Felixstowe because of overdue charter payments and news spread of a top level management shake-up....

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APRIL 11, 2001
Cammell Laird calls in receivers Stranded bulker faces arrest Marco increases bunker surcharge Aruba fire hits tanker market Owners' third tier fears dismissed Yards 'must integrate to survive' Panama finds fakes in 'back yard' UAE probes bulker deaths Ferry master faces prosecution Philippines on alert for toxic cargo Shell LNG project gets eco-clearance Protesters halt Corinth traffic 'Sabotage' at Santos LSC privatisation edges forward Record result for Hapag-Lloyd Ventouris takes on cats HHI bids for half of diesel market Krishna port project downsized Alaska broadens scope of spill bill Finnlines takes over Team Lines Immigrants found on Cosco ship Cammell Laird shares suspended

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Grève du rail en France: la situation reste précaire Le mardi 10 avril 2001 en soirée, les responsables français du fret ferroviaire ne pouvaient toujours pas indiquer une date précise en ce qui concerne le retour à un service normal: plus d’une dizaine de centres persistent dans la grève et environ 700 rames fret restent bloquées en divers points du réseau. En revanche, le versement d’indemnités a été annoncé avec une réduction sur les factures du mois d’avril et des délais de paiement plus longs. Rien que pour le fret, le coût de la grève représente déjà plusieurs centaines de millions de FRF. Amsterdam: Ceres Paragon annoncerait prochainement son premier grand client “J’espère pouvoir annoncer un premier grand client pour le nouveau terminal Ceres Paragon d’ici la fin du mois prochain”. Chris Kritikos le PDG du groupe américain Ceres, qui exploite de nombreux terminaux portuaires aux Etats-Unis, de passage ces jours-ci à Amsterdam dans le but d’examiner de visu l’évolution de l’aménagement d’un grand terminal à containers dans l’Amerikadok, outil de conception révolutionnaire, n’a pas tenu à mettre un nom sur ce futur client, pour la bonne raison que les opérateurs n’ont pas l’habitude de faire des annonces prématurées, préférant annoncer la couleur à la dernière minute. Il a été moins évasif en nous annonçant que ce trafic pourrait concerner soit le secteur atlantique, soit la relation Europe-Asie. Göteborg lance le nouveau système de manutention RoRail Le port de Göteborg n’a jamais hésité à introduire des systèmes de manutention innovants (présentation du système Fastships, système StoraEnso, ...). Le port vient de mettre en application un “système intermodal” pour la manutention de cargaisons lourdes de produits métalliques et sidérurgiques, développé et mis en place en collaboration avec DFDS Tor Line, Green Cargo et AvestaPolarit, les chargeurs pour lesquels ce système a été conçu. La Suisse suspend l’interdiction de circuler la nuit pour les poids lourds La Suisse a suspendu l’interdiction de circuler la nuit pour les camions afin de désengorger la principale autoroute nord-sud via le tunnel du Gothard avant Pâcques. L’IRU applaudit à cette initiative mais souligne qu’il s’agit d’une solution locale à court terme, alors que le problème est régional et de longue durée. L’organisation internationale du transport routier demande dès lors à la Suisse de mettre en place les mesures nécessaires à une mobilité continue des personnes et des marchandises.

Marine Link

APRIL 11, 2001

Maritime Contract News

Cammell Laird's Woes Continue
Hyper-Accelerated Corrosion Found In Doomed Tanker

Breaking News

Rates Slashed On Five European Oil Giants
Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of Carnival Spirit
Cammell Laird's Woes Continue
Hopkins Awarded the 2000 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Sembcorp Marine Acquires A 50 Percent Stake In PPL Shipyard
Hyper-Accelerated Corrosion Found In Doomed Tanker

Marine Link

APRIL 11, 2001

Maritime Contract News

Cammell Laird's Woes Continue
Hyper-Accelerated Corrosion Found In Doomed Tanker

Breaking News

Rates Slashed On Five European Oil Giants
Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of Carnival Spirit
Cammell Laird's Woes Continue
Hopkins Awarded the 2000 Thomas Crowley Trophy
Sembcorp Marine Acquires A 50 Percent Stake In PPL Shipyard
Hyper-Accelerated Corrosion Found In Doomed Tanker

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APRIL 11, 2001
NSCSA slashes net losses Firmer international freight rates help boost Riyadh-based shipowner's operating income. Bunker prices nosedive in Montreal Sharp price fall and higher shipping traffic flow are boosting fuel demand. Cammell Laird calls in receivers Debts sink UK yard Cammell Laird but rumours of foreign buyer interest are circulating. Industry balks at cruise tax Lines object to "exhorbitant" George W Bush passenger tax set to cost $18m a year. Sovcomflot plans product tanker newbuildings Russian shipowner Sovcomflot is limbering up to splash out on new tanker tonnage. P&I club faces $1m stowaway bill Big penalty likely after more than 60 illegal immigrants found on Coscon ships. Advice issued on PCL takeover Shareholders of Pacific Carriers are being told to take the money. Korean bulker sinks without trace A 1975-built bulk carrier has disappeared off the coast of Japan. Its 28-man crew is unaccounted for. Lasco sale price touted Reserve sale price ranges for Latvian Shipping Co is being quoted despite government efforts to keep it under wraps. HMM told to pull plug on North Korea cruises The shipping company's banks have reportedly told it to stop its loss making cruises. Aruba refinery shut by fire Caribbean tanker trade could be disrupted for two weeks by problems at El Paso facility. CMHI on verge of Ming Wah delisting Tanker firm's parent on verge of gaining control of 90% of the stock necessary to take it private.

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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.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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