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August 30, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany to come under focus at maritime show
    WHILE Singapore is preparing to host the who's who of the international shipping and logistics industries at the Asia Pacific Maritime show, it is German industry players who will take centrestage throughout next week's event.
  • Ships return to Colombo port as lines cut surcharges
  • Empty tankers collide in Malacca Straits, injuring nine
  • Tough times will affect full-year results: Moller
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ delays results ahead of decision on SIA stake
    THE Air New Zealand board will delay its planned release of full-year financial results for nine days to allow time to consider the government's impending ownership regulation decision.
  • Virgin Express sues Sabena over code-sharing
  • Decision on Concorde airworthiness delayed
  • China Eastern to seal China Cargo deal next month
  • Log Book
Logistics
  • Suzhou aims to become supply chain hub
    MORE business centres in China are getting on the logistics bandwagon.
  • Macau airport seeks to build logistics centre
  • Inttra signs up forwarders
Features
  • Staying ahead with high-tech, niche markets
    GERMANY'S ship building and maritime industries may be smaller today than history reflects, but finding niche markets and focusing on technology has kept the country at the top of the European ladder.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany to come under focus at maritime show
    WHILE Singapore is preparing to host the who's who of the international shipping and logistics industries at the Asia Pacific Maritime show, it is German industry players who will take centrestage throughout next week's event.
  • Ships return to Colombo port as lines cut surcharges
  • Empty tankers collide in Malacca Straits, injuring nine
  • Tough times will affect full-year results: Moller
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ delays results ahead of decision on SIA stake
    THE Air New Zealand board will delay its planned release of full-year financial results for nine days to allow time to consider the government's impending ownership regulation decision.
  • Virgin Express sues Sabena over code-sharing
  • Decision on Concorde airworthiness delayed
  • China Eastern to seal China Cargo deal next month
  • Log Book
Logistics
  • Suzhou aims to become supply chain hub
    MORE business centres in China are getting on the logistics bandwagon.
  • Macau airport seeks to build logistics centre
  • Inttra signs up forwarders
Features
  • Staying ahead with high-tech, niche markets
    GERMANY'S ship building and maritime industries may be smaller today than history reflects, but finding niche markets and focusing on technology has kept the country at the top of the European ladder.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany to come under focus at maritime show
    WHILE Singapore is preparing to host the who's who of the international shipping and logistics industries at the Asia Pacific Maritime show, it is German industry players who will take centrestage throughout next week's event.
  • Ships return to Colombo port as lines cut surcharges
  • Empty tankers collide in Malacca Straits, injuring nine
  • Tough times will affect full-year results: Moller
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ delays results ahead of decision on SIA stake
    THE Air New Zealand board will delay its planned release of full-year financial results for nine days to allow time to consider the government's impending ownership regulation decision.
  • Virgin Express sues Sabena over code-sharing
  • Decision on Concorde airworthiness delayed
  • China Eastern to seal China Cargo deal next month
  • Log Book
Logistics
  • Suzhou aims to become supply chain hub
    MORE business centres in China are getting on the logistics bandwagon.
  • Macau airport seeks to build logistics centre
  • Inttra signs up forwarders
Features
  • Staying ahead with high-tech, niche markets
    GERMANY'S ship building and maritime industries may be smaller today than history reflects, but finding niche markets and focusing on technology has kept the country at the top of the European ladder.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany to come under focus at maritime show
    WHILE Singapore is preparing to host the who's who of the international shipping and logistics industries at the Asia Pacific Maritime show, it is German industry players who will take centrestage throughout next week's event.
  • Ships return to Colombo port as lines cut surcharges
  • Empty tankers collide in Malacca Straits, injuring nine
  • Tough times will affect full-year results: Moller
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ delays results ahead of decision on SIA stake
    THE Air New Zealand board will delay its planned release of full-year financial results for nine days to allow time to consider the government's impending ownership regulation decision.
  • Virgin Express sues Sabena over code-sharing
  • Decision on Concorde airworthiness delayed
  • China Eastern to seal China Cargo deal next month
  • Log Book
Logistics
  • Suzhou aims to become supply chain hub
    MORE business centres in China are getting on the logistics bandwagon.
  • Macau airport seeks to build logistics centre
  • Inttra signs up forwarders
Features
  • Staying ahead with high-tech, niche markets
    GERMANY'S ship building and maritime industries may be smaller today than history reflects, but finding niche markets and focusing on technology has kept the country at the top of the European ladder.

Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller sees half year slump
  • Dalian to invest in infrastructure
  • MOL leads the fleet
  • IPBCC lowers surcharge
  • Cargo yields declining: IATA
  • Profit plunge at China Eastern
  • Lufthansa enjoys profitable H1
  • Lanlogistics to provide service with USPS

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • Boeing expands online service
  • Hansung to operate ChoYang routes
  • Fraport asks expansion permit
  • Universal Express keeps 'old familiar name'
  • Broström names new tanker
  • Fair exports for NewWorld Products

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 35 pc rise in global pepper exports
  • MNCs yet to start production face import curbs
  • British Gas acquires 100 pc stake in Pipavav LNG project
  • Paradip Port installs sophisticated bulk handling facility - Arun Jaitley to inaugurate plant on Sept. 11
  • Jet Airways to resume Mumbai-Nagpur service from Sept. 6 AI signs code-share pact with Lufthansa
  • Jet Airways to resume Mumbai-Nagpur service from Sept. 6
  • AI signs code-share pact with Lufthansa
  • Wheat, sugar, petroleum products exports show robust growth
  • MP all set to export wheat
  • Apeda plans flori-marketing centre in Europe
  • Ministry clears Bangalore-Mysore corridor project
  • Export growth key to holding current account deficit - AP Governor
  • RBI extends LatAm export realisation period to 1 year
  • Ministry seeks Cidco studies on airport project
  • Trade Queries Answered
  • Garment technology fair from Friday
  • CII Int'l team to visit Pakistan first
  • Finance Secy in Japan to boost trade ties
  • Carpet expo in Feb. 2002
  • CLE plea to take action against PETA campaign

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • This week's numbers from Argentina
  • Rotterdam spot prices rise by about $2, swaps ease after early gains
  • Good low season demand in Chile
  • Tight avails in Ecuador
  • Panama avails OK, St Eustatius getting tight
  • African markets seen steady to firm this week
  • Steady bunker market in Brazil
  • OceanConnect and Clarksons transact 1 million tons in 1st year
  • Short term congestion in firm Fujairah market
  • Crude ticks higher as US gasoline reserves shrink
  • Avails resumed in Suez
  • Posted prices up in Saudi Arabia

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • Australian Senate rejects legislation to forcibly move Tampa
    The Australian Senate has rejected emergency Government legislation that would have given legal cover for any attempt to forcibly remove the Norwegian ship, Tampa, from Australian waters
  • Norway asks Australia to comply with international law
    The Norwegian Government says TAMPA was taking part in an Australian search and rescue operation
  • ITF says Australia places Tampa crew at "unacceptable risk"
    Commenting on theTampa incident, International Transport Federation (ITF) General Secretary David Cockroft says the crew is being "put at an unacceptable risk - as are the asylum seekers and the ship itself.
  • Norwegian Shipowners outraged by Australian action
    "We are shocked by the Australian response to the Mayday signal from Tampa," says Rolf S'ther, Director General of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
  • Telaurus acquire US HF Radio stations
    Telaurus Communications Inc (Telaurus), announced the acquisition by its subsidiary company MMR Radio Inc., of three internationally well-known U.S. HF radio stations.

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • Customs Agents seize 70 pounds of cocaine from MV OVERSEAS HARRIETTE in Portland
  • CSX World Terminals renames recently upgraded Tianjin terminal
  • Coast Guard decommissions cutter following 25 years of service in Cordova
  • Sea-Tac Airport aces FAA inspection for fifth consecutive year
  • IICL sees growing interest in upcoming container examinations

The East Africanweb site
  • 'Toofan' Survivors Sue Oil Company for Damages
  • Tiomin Venture 'Will Destroy Marine Life'

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Troops board Tampa
    Australian military personnel boarded the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro Tampa yesterday after her master defied government instructions and entered Australian territorial waters. The Tampa?...
  • Wilhelmsen warns Australia of legal action for piracy
    NORWEGIAN shipowner Wilh Wilhelmsen has warned Canberra that it could take legal action for piracy if Australian troops take navigational command of the ro-ro Tampa and force her back into internat...
  • Hamburg Süd reefers go to LauritzenCool
    REEFERSHIP giant LauritzenCool has shaken off its recent passivity in reefer industry consolidation by absorbing eight modern reeferships managed by Hamburg Süd, writes Rajesh Joshi . S...
  • Klyne wins '75m contract for all-year UK rescue tug cover
    THE UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has awarded a £w75m ($108.4m) contract to Klyne Tugs (Lowestoft) for the long-term provision of emergency towing vessels to protect the British coastline. ...

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • 'Piracy' car carrier arrest lifted
  • Tampa response widely condemned
  • Hanjin, Sinotrans to drop HK call
  • PSA opts for efficiency strategy
  • SA owners back Coega
  • S'pore to build simulation centre
  • AP Møller predicts higher profits
  • Malacca collision damages two ships
  • Oz troops board Tampa
  • Strike hits Durban box terminal
  • LauritzenCool adds eight ships
  • Ecuador privatisation falters
  • Hansung to absorb Cho Yang staff
  • Samsung sees future in Panamaxes
  • UNHCR should respond to Tampa case
  • Calais ponders mega ferry port
  • Cosco may back new Taipei terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • Northwest sets rate hike
    The airline will raise air cargo rates on eastbound flights from Asian markets to the U.S. next month.
  • Vastera gets $25M Lucent contract
    The trade management software and services company will manage the telecom giant's U.S.-based global trade operations.
  • Grimaldi ups ACL share
    Grimaldi says that it now controls nearly 70% of the stock of the ro-ro carrier.
  • Two arrests in encryption sting
  • Cargo slump hits Vienna airport results
  • Pakistan upgrades air cargo centers
  • Australian troops board refugee ship
  • KLM, UTC end maintenance merger talks

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le groupe CMB développe sa palette de services logistiques avec Logiflow
    Une nouvelle filiale a été créée tout récemment au sein du groupe CMB sous le nom de Logiflow. Le groupe belge est ainsi en mesure d’élargir considérablement sa palette de services dans le secteur de la logistique, puisque Logiflow vient en complément de la société soeur Hessenatie Logistics, qui est davantage axée sur les interventions physiques qu’implique la gestion de la “supply chain”. Logiflow entend pour sa part se profiler en tant que “fourth party logistics provider”, ce qui implique une multitude de prestations, allant de la consultance/consei à la gestion de ladite chaîne d’approvisionnement, en passant par l’élaboration des solutions - éventuellement sur mesure - à appliquer tout au long de ses rouages.
  • L’offre combinée rail/route est victime d’un positionnement irréaliste
    Sous la pression de Bruxelles, la France pourrait être conduite à modifier sa politique d’aides au combiné rail/route (LL du 7/8). Au-delà de cette éventualité, le cas français conduit certains observateurs à considérer que le positionnement actuel de l’offre rail/route n’est sans doute pas le plus pertinent face aux réalités du terrain. Autrement dit, il pourrait être plus efficace de ne plus placer systématiquement ce mode d’acheminement en concurrence avec le 100% route. Mieux vaudrait privilégier la régularité et la fiabilité plutôt que d’afficher des délais qui, dans le contexte actuel, se révèlent impossibles à tenir. Analyse.
  • AP Møller annonce un résultat semestriel en hausse
    Le groupe danois AP Møller a réalisé à l’issue du premier semestre une belle performance, toutefois comme c’est la tradition de la maison, les chiffres publiés ne permettent guère de se faire une idée sur la prestation réelle de la partie Liner. Tout au plus une petite phrase du rapport signale que les services containérisés ont généré un résultat qui est au niveau de celui de l’année précédente... Ceci étant le CA global des quatre entités du groupe a atteint 46,45 mia. de DKK, contre 38,11 mia. à la fin juin 2.000 et le bénéfice après ajustements, éléments spéciaux et taxes supposées de 3,05 mia. de DKK (2,63 mia.).
  • Euro Nordic Logistics acquiert 30% d’Antwerp Logistx
    L’entreprise rotterdamoise Euro Nordic Logistics a pris une participation de 30% dans le logisticien anversois Logistx, qui a été créé en avril dernier à peine. Ce dernier est actif dans l’expédition maritime, l’entreposage et la distribution, les formalités douanières et en tant qu’agence maritime. Le rapprochement entre les deux entreprises est entre autres inspiré par le fait qu’elles se consacrent toutes deux aux flux de marchandises du groupe non-ferreux norvégien Elkem, l’une à Rotterdam et l’autre à Anvers.

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2001
  • CP Ships to begin roadshow
    CP Rail has already started its media blitz to educate its shareholders and garner support.
  • INS fines Princess Cruises
    The federal agency is raising the fine for unauthorised longshore work onboard cruise ships this summer.
  • Western Bulk predicts weaker second half
    Norwegian bulk player sees results sinking due to demerger and rate falls.
  • Troops to stay aboard refugee ship
    Hunger strike ends but impasse remains as Australian military prepares to spend the night on the Tampa.
  • ITF urges Australia and IMO to act over Tampa
    The union wants IMO chief William O'Neill to use his clout to help resolve the refugee crisis.
  • Ssangyong named in battle for Daedong
    Engine maker is top of the preferred list of suitors for Korean yard takeover bid.
  • Grimaldi gains control of ACL shares
    The Italian owner nudges shareholding in ro-ro operator over the key 66% mark.
  • Chu Kong Shipping slips again
    The Hong Kong owner and ports company saw profits fall in the first six months.
  • Uniglory back in the money
    The Taiwanese liner operator has returned to profit this year, after a dismal 2000.
  • LauritzenCool pool gets boost
    The new reefer venture has found itself some high tech modern tonnage to fuel its operations.
  • Tanker and cargoship collide off Malaysia
    Crew injured in Strait of Malacca incident, but both ships were empty of cargo.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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.
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%.
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
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