BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 4, 2002

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Indonesia ready to free dredgers on bail
INDONESIAN authorities said they would release nine vessels accused of illegally dredging sand off Riau province for Singapore reclamation projects if their owners agree to post bail.
Bunker fuel prices soar in S'pore
P&O ferry docks, launches probe
Evergreen Marine posts NT$377m H1 loss
Aussies tighten rules for shipping livestock

Air and Land Transport

Japan to probe price cut plan by three big airlines
JAPAN's anti-monopoly watchdog said yesterday it was investigating airfare cuts by the country's three largest carriers to see if they amounted to unfair price-fixing.
Philippine airport terminal consortium rejects govt charges
Sydney traffic to pick up soon: Macquarie Airports
Recent acquisitions help CNAC post 6.5% increase in H1 profits
LOG Book

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Indonesia ready to free dredgers on bail
INDONESIAN authorities said they would release nine vessels accused of illegally dredging sand off Riau province for Singapore reclamation projects if their owners agree to post bail.
Bunker fuel prices soar in S'pore
P&O ferry docks, launches probe
Evergreen Marine posts NT$377m H1 loss
Aussies tighten rules for shipping livestock

Air and Land Transport

Japan to probe price cut plan by three big airlines
JAPAN's anti-monopoly watchdog said yesterday it was investigating airfare cuts by the country's three largest carriers to see if they amounted to unfair price-fixing.
Philippine airport terminal consortium rejects govt charges
Sydney traffic to pick up soon: Macquarie Airports
Recent acquisitions help CNAC post 6.5% increase in H1 profits
LOG Book

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YICT, Chinese Customs reform transhipment procedures Shanghai box traffic jumps 33pc, set to rival Kaohsiung P&ON revamps South Africa / Asia service, cuts transit Caria makes maiden Jurong call in new UniGear service Le Harve port woos Malaysian agents and forwarders ABP names asst port manager, inks deal with Peacock OOCL raises intra-Asia rates Cathay, Dragonair face off in a network, capacity expansion Danzas launches peak season HK / US charter service

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Shanghai terminals overcharging A Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) senior executive has said Shanghai's terminals are 'charging first-world charges with its fourth-world facilities', despite cutting its handling rates earlier in the year. Frans Maas sold air cargo forwarder ASN GmbH, being a Frans Maas subsidiary, and Mr. Ger Daniels, managing director of ASN GmbH has reached an agreement to transfer the activities of ASN GmbH to ASN B.V. Danzas with expanded charter service Hong Kong Danzas said it is meeting increased cargo demand during peak season period from July to December 2002 with a new charter service programme in Hong Kong. United in severe problems The prospect that United Airlines may be forced to file for bankruptcy protection increased on Friday after its leading pilots union called its wage cut proposal 'unrealistic'. Hapag-Lloyd expecting recovery after dive Hapag-Lloyd reported saw its first-half profit sliced to just 12 million euro from 122 million in 2001, while its turnover slid 9 per cent to 1.1 billion euros as a result of lower freight rates. July air cargo up 5.9 per cent In July 2002 domestic air cargo volumes in the US were up 9.7 per cent, while international Revenue Ton Miles were up 2.4 per cent. Cuts Air Canada, Qantas to Taiwan Air Canada and Qantas Airways are cutting flights to Taiwan owing to dwindling profits on the routes. Air Canada will suspend its daily services between Vancouver and Taipei. 3.5 percent more turnover ChemOil During the 2001 financial year, ChemOil Logistics AG, Basel, achieved a turnover of 106 million Swiss Franc (CHF), shipping more than 6 million tonnes of dangerous goods by rail. In the first half of 2002 turnover rose by 3.5 per cent. Mitsui logistics for Suntory Thailand Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(Molthai) and Thailand Intermodal Systems Co., Ltd. (Timco) were contracted to provide logistics services for Suntory products in Thailand, serving distributors and some retail shops. Transfracht sells CIS business Transfracht (TFG) announced the sale of its CIS business unit to InterRail Services GmbH (IRS), Berlin, the Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF), Basel, and Transasia Holding AG, St. Gallen, joint venture. Labour action West Coast dangerous A slowdown at the vital West Coast ports - which currently handle 42 per cent of the US's waterborne trade - would have a serious impact on the US economy with a 10-day shutdown estimated to cost up to $19 billion. Evergreen with new Asian services Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd (EMC) has launched a network of new services covering East Asia and between East Asia and the Middle East. Texaco executive to head United Airlines The board of United Airlines on Monday appointed Glenn Tilton as its chief executive. Mr. Tilton, 54, is an oil executive from Texaco who has taken a back seat since the company merged with Chevron.

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Evergreen launches new Asian regional services - Links between Asia & Middle East China seen as major hub for plastic processing sector Vegetable exports from Kerala shoot up India to press for greater protection against 'sensitive' items imports WTO to hear India's plea against bedlinen duty in EU Another loading record set at Mumbai Port Panamax vessel docks at Chennai Port Record handling of copper concentrate at Tuticorin Port Air-India makes Rs 17-cr. profit in first quarter Simplified used loom import procedures soon - DGFT to issue notification Strategy to raise tea exports to 270 million kg SRTEPC submits injury petition to EC against duties on PTY Synthetic fibre industry urges govt to reduce excise duty to 16 pc Planning Commission suggests duty reduction to increase exports WTO pact will benefit India: Apeda chief Dedicated movement of lustre-loss wheat to commence soon - Rs 3,960 per tonne price for exporters Base import of crude soya oil fixed IPMA favours fixing of paper export limit for this fiscal Flower project in Uttaranchal Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications - Compiled By M. Sreedharan Officials shuffled in Commerce Ministry World meet on IPR on Sept. 12 Comp-Air 2002 on Sept. 4, 5 CII to hold trade fair in Kabul from Sept. 26

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Panama sees good demand and softer prices Labour disruptions loom again at US West Coast Uruguay demand may outstrip supply short term New venture for bunkers in Brownswille, Texas Fujairah maintains static composure Brazil market update - further price increase Mexico to increase crude output OPEC production to increase? Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Monday) Contact details for Lanka Marine Services after JKH purchase Demand in Busan picks up after fall in bunker market Rotterdam: More selling interest Oil softer on Iraqi diplomacy effort Brazil market update

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Skynet Asia Airways: new Japanese airline Thai Airways to add new service to Geneva Continental Airlines plans to offer daily services to Geneva next year Grimaldi receives Monfalcone concession CN opens terminal in Taschereau/Montreal GWI takes over Utah Railway Brenntag expands in Bulgaria Thiel Logistik's profits plummet Swisslog remains in the red Exel increases turnover in the first half of 2002

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Liberia ratifies air pollution convention Prospects look better for implementation of international controls on NOX and SOX ABS busy with Brazil FPSO's ABS is involved with five major conversions Austal ship wins Marine Corps praise The Marine Corps has been impressed with the performance of its first Theater Logistics Vessel

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Fishing boats branded a 'menace' after Bow Eagle THE fishing industry's navigational safety record has come under fire following the collision between the Norwegian tanker Bow Eagle and a French fishing boat. Norway seeks extradition of Filipino mate NORWAY has demanded to take into custody Ronnie Zape, the Filipino second mate of the Bow Eagle, the Odfjell chemtanker that allegedly failed to stop after a fatal collision with a French fishing boat, writes David Osler. Baltic Exchange warns on tax A DOOMSDAY scenario has been drawn for London's pre-eminence in maritime services if the government attacks the tax-friendly position of UK-based foreign shipowners, writes Tony Gray. Stolt-Nielsen dumps auditor Arthur Andersen Stolt-Nielsen and subsidiary Stolt Offshore announced an extraordinary general meeting next month to sever the group ties with the firm.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
China merges Suzhou ports PTP holds talks with US Customs Africans found dead on bulk carrier Contact lost with abandoned crew London threatened by tax changes Stranded crew 'can go home' Claro to bid for banana concessions Kandla clears box terminal plan Liberia's Marpol move welcomed B+V to strengthen HDW co-operation Sheep deaths prompt investigation Vallarpadam divides ministries Riovia partners might walk away US in crude political manoeuvre Owner to sell cruiser for survival Work begins on Kwangyang berths Typhoon hits export cargo in Korea Agents oppose Uruguay bill Bow Eagle officer faces extradition

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Business as usual on West Coast But terminal operators are bracing for possible slowdowns after dockworkers walk out of contract negotiations. Consolidated Freightways shuts down The nation's third-largest long-haul motor carrier planned to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. Exel buys Power U.S., UK units The U.K.-based third-party logistics provider said it intends to buy two divisions of The Power Group, a privately-held provider of logistics and packaging services based in Illinois. Moller, PSA eye Puerto Rico port project Evergreen to take over cross-strait run from Uniglory HK panel blasts terminal fees EVA cargo revenue up Polar Air to resume India service Sea Star names traffic director Danzas makes Canada changes Southwest reaches pact with mechanics Peugeot Citroen tests Bolero

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Consolidated Freightways demande le Chapter 11 Une des plus anciennes et plus grandes entreprises de groupage (LTL) des Etats-Unis, Consolidated Freightways, a annoncé lundi qu’elle mettait fin à ses activités avec effet immédiat et a demandé la protection du “Chapter 11” uniquement pour permettre un processus de liquidation ordonné. Le 14 août dernier, elle avait déjà donné une indication que cela allait très mal, ayant demandé un délai pour la publication de ses résultats trimestriels. Plus de 15.500 employés (sur 18.000) ont immédiatement perdu leur emploi. Les filiales CF Airfreight et Canadian Freightways sont néanmoins sauves. Précisons d’emblée que cette faillite n’implique pas le groupe CNF (dont font partie Con-Way et Menlo Logistics), celui ayant effectué un spin-off de Consolidated Freightways en 1996. ChemOil Logistics augmente son CA de 3,5% au premier semestre ChemOil Logistics AG fête son troisième anniversaire. En 2001, la société a réalisé un chiffre d’affaires de 106 mio. de CHF et a acheminé plus de six millions de tonnes de marchandises dangereuses. Au premier semestre 2002, le CA a augmenté de 3,5%. Laurus Belgium va vendre deux centres de distribution Dans le cadre d’un vaste plan de restructuration, Laurus Belgique va vendre les centres de distribution à Ans et Marloie. C’est ce qui ressort du nouveau plan d’affaires qui devrait remettre l’entreprise sur la bonne voie. L’objectif est de réduire les coûts logistiques. Au cas où aucun acquéreur ne se présente, les deux implantations seront fermées. USA côte Ouest: la grève des dockers semble inévitable L’International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) ayant quitté la table des négociations qui venaientt à peine de reprendre, la perspective d’une grève générale se précise de plus en plus. L’organisation syndicale a également mis un terme à la prolongation par tranche de 24 heures de la convention salariale qui est venue à expiration le 1er juillet dernier, ce qui ouvre la voie à des actions impliquant un ralentissement du travail dans les ports de la côte ouest.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
Bow Eagle watch officer to be extradited But rating who also witnessed collision escapes extradition to be on call as witness. Marathon mops up Enron LNG assets US oil company buys terminal access in the US but still needs cargoes and ships. Former Silja chief back in business Jukka Suominen lands chairmanship of Finland's Eckero Line two years after leaving rival owner. SSY snaffles Clarkson's top futures broker Forward Freight Agreement Brokers' Association head Mark Richardson jumps ship to join opposition. Tax changes could scare off UK's foreign owners Baltic Exchange commissioned report warns of fallout for London's marine sector. K Line buys back a million shares Japanese owner aiming to spend up to $22m on retiring own stock. Damen to build six cargoships for Ukrainians Dutch group's Ukraine yard wins $40m contract from Ukrrichflot. MOL gets the drinks in Japanese giant signs deal to ship Suntory products to Thailand. Japan maritime stocks see red Yards and owners fail to escape stock market decline as Nikkei 225 hits 19-year low. Suez Canal builds revenues Egyptian waterway experienced increased vessel traffic in July. Faros cosies up with V.Ships Greek owner sends representative to work in London ship manager's office. Wuhu inks Callimanopulos newbuilds Chinese shipyard secures potential four-ship deal from offshore arm of New York-based Greek owner. Murmansk adds two tankers as oil terminal opens Russian owner is building fleet to win arctic business from Lukoil. Australia to investigate sheep-at-sea deaths Some 14,500 dead animals dumped overboard from four ships as protestors call for live-export ban. Hunterston drags down Clydeport Coal volumes dip at Scottish ports and shipping company's flagship facility. Orpheus Asia set for lengthy absence Idemitsu VLCC is likely to be out of action for months while awaiting repairs to damaged crankshaft.

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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

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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


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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