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May 15, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Coast Guard sounds port alert for terrorists
    THE US Coast Guard has warned shipping lines and terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to be vigilant after intelligence reports indicated Islamic terrorists recently entered the US through these ports.
  • Hutchison eyeing stake in Qingdao port
  • Philippine ship blaze: owner, crew may be charged
Air and Land Transport
  • End to Aussie airport price regulation urged
    PRICE regulation at Australia's major airports should be replaced by a 'light-handed' regime in which prices are monitored - but not capped - for a five-year probationary period, the Productivity Commission said yesterday.
  • BA rolls out de luxe ride for Eriksson's squad
  • New Swiss carrier Q1 loss narrower than expected
  • PAL chalks up unaudited loss of 1.5b pesos
  • Black box plucked from sea

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Coast Guard sounds port alert for terrorists
    THE US Coast Guard has warned shipping lines and terminal operators in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to be vigilant after intelligence reports indicated Islamic terrorists recently entered the US through these ports.
  • Hutchison eyeing stake in Qingdao port
  • Philippine ship blaze: owner, crew may be charged
Air and Land Transport
  • End to Aussie airport price regulation urged
    PRICE regulation at Australia's major airports should be replaced by a 'light-handed' regime in which prices are monitored - but not capped - for a five-year probationary period, the Productivity Commission said yesterday.
  • BA rolls out de luxe ride for Eriksson's squad
  • New Swiss carrier Q1 loss narrower than expected
  • PAL chalks up unaudited loss of 1.5b pesos
  • Black box plucked from sea

Sched Netweb site
  • MTL takes on Noell quay cranes
  • Dedicated service to Luanda from Nile Dutch Africa
  • K Line issues shares to staff
  • AA ties up with SWISS
  • Short landings on cargo flights swell accident figures
  • TIACA's 2004 Air Cargo Forum goes to Spain
  • Delta Air Lines announces codeshare service to Mexico

Cargowebweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • Fear for US Airways bankruptcy
    US Airways shares plummeted as much as 37 per cent on Monday morning, as the struggling airline rushes to forge a comprehensive restructuring that would keep it out of bankruptcy.
  • Kuehne & Nagel buys African company
    Kuehne & Nagel strengthens its position in Mauritius by acquiring the majority stake in Nakufreight (Mauritius) Limited.
  • Eagle net margin up
    EGL said net revenue margins improve to highest levels since 3Q1999, while operating income improved $16 million over 1Q2001.
  • Rotterdam happy with big customer
    SSAB Tunnplat (Sweden) has concluded a contract with Gevelco Transport Group to develop a logistic center for the European distribution of high-strength steel products in the port of Rotterdam.
  • Swiss result 'better-than-expected'
    The new Swiss airline Swiss generated total operating revenue of CHF 517 million for the first quarter of 2002 and posted a CHF 190 million consolidated loss for the period.
  • Evergreen to incorporate sister
    The Evergreen Transport Corp., the inland transport arm of Evergreen Marine Corp., will take over sister company Uniglory Marine Corp. in a stock swap to become effective Oct. 31.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Delmas, P&O Nedlloyd & MOL to launch new Asia-E. Africa joint service - Cochin included as direct port of call
  • Sundeep Sibal at the helm of MOL India
  • India invites US to set up units in apparel parks
  • Londoners curtsey to the King of Fruit
  • Contradictory reports emerge about PM's views on Major Ports' corporatisation
  • Bharati Shipyard hands over bitumen tanker-cum-roro ship to Al Jaber
  • S. R. Kulkarni's term as MbPT Board Trustee extended
  • Malaysian Airlines keen on more flights to Hyderabad, Chennai airport leasing
  • Singapore Airlines emerges top export carrier from Chennai
  • Talks under way to cement commercial relations & co-operation with Gulf nations
  • Andhra Pradesh eyeing leather export trade; sets up 94 parks
  • Only structural reforms can raise GDP growth to 6 pc, says CII survey
  • SAD on imports under DEPB scheme saddens synthetic textile exporters
  • Ircon bags $ 2.5 b rail project in Malaysia
  • EOUs get CSEZ awards

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • Avails generally OK in Panama
  • Argentina weekly market update
  • IEA predicts shortage of oil stocks if OPEC maintains cutbacks
  • Chile market report from PMC
  • Softer fuel oil in Brazil
  • Piraeus market report from Aegean
  • Crude oil reaches eight-month high
  • Rotterdam market opens firmer

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • IATA publishes its Safety Report 2001
  • Gevelco Rotterdam to develop European hub for SSAB Swedish Steel
  • Honk Kong airport reports rise in cargo volumes in April 2002
  • COSCO adds new 5400-TEU ship to its Asia/Europe trade
  • APL ends Asia/Australia service and Joins Maersk Sealand and "K" Line
  • Port of Los Angeles: 22% rise in inbound container traffic in April 2002
  • Italia di Navigazione signs an agreement with JSA Consortium for their service between the Mediterranean and East Coast South America

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • Tidewater picks new EMD model for 282-ft anchor handlers
    Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., New Orleans, La. has shipped the first four of 20 marine models of General Motors totally new EMD 16-265H diesel engines and generators to Yantai Raffles Shipyard
  • New research ship planned
    The University of Delaware is planning to build a new, 138-foot, state-of-the-art research vessel.

The East Africanweb site
  • Tanzania to Inspect Lake Victoria Vessels
  • Cruise Ship Jobs: Hiring Flouted IMO, ILO Rules

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Hundreds of vehicles gutted in car carrier inferno
    HUNDREDS of used cars are likely to have been lost after a serious fire on board a car carrier in Antwerp, writes David Osler.
  • Islamic terrorists 'evade US security'
    Fears that international efforts to tighten maritime security are failing have been highlighted by reports that as many as 25 Islamic extremists have entered the US as stowaways aboard "prominent commercial cargo vessels" since March.
  • IMO rift looms over US security proposals
    US anti-terrorism proposals for extensive amendments to the International Safety Of Life At Sea Convention will face stiff opposition at the International Maritime Organisation today.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • OMI crew admits to dumping cover-up
  • Brazil to get tough on cargo thefts
  • Port privatisation 'irreversible'
  • CMA CGM, OOCL drop SCI bid
  • Yemen boosts port security
  • Ennore to build VLCC berth
  • Wilhelmshaven backers undaunted
  • N&S captain's body flown home today
  • Kenyans urge recruit scam refunds
  • Financial boost for Filipino owners
  • Russian ports fear steel export cut
  • Vietnam licence involvement denied
  • Hamburg drops Wilhelmshaven plans
  • Australians seek clearer leadership
  • Canadian minister in Yarra dispute
  • SA urged to let in 'distress' ships
  • USCG mum on stowaway report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • Rate hikes for westbound citrus
    Shipping lines that carry refrigerated cargoes from the United States to Asia intend to raise their rates this summer on citrus, vegetables, apples and melons.
  • Singapore's PSA weighs new lures
    Singapore's leading container terminal operator says it's prepared to consider dedicated berths, stakes in terminals and other measures to keep its lines from defecting to other ports.
  • EGL reports $3.9M loss
    The costs from the acquisition of Circle International dragged down earnings.
  • Teamsters slates UPS strike authorization vote
  • Bush signs border security bill
  • New Orleans pilots keep $94K raise
  • Sri Lanka port's transshipments fall
  • JSA, Italia in Med-S. America agreement
  • Final rule for HMT refunds
  • Rally for U.S. rail intermodal
  • KAL profit climbs in 1Q
  • STB denies Union Pacific challenge on coal rates
  • G-Log secures $20M in funding
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires Mauritius agent
  • Díaz new chairman of AAPA
  • Hamburg Süd orders 2,300 reefer boxes
  • GATX Rail acquires Mexican railcar fleet

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • TNWA va-t-il transférer son service atlantique d’ECT vers le Mærsk Delta Terminal?
    Vers la fin de l’année dernière, alors qu’au sein du groupe The New World Alliance on prenait les dispositions nécessaires à la réduction de la capacité sur la route Europe-Asie et que se posait la question du maintien ou non des services au terminal rotterdamois d’ECT, jugé trop cher et peu performant, Anvers était pris en considération, mais aussi d’autres terminaux rotterdamois, à savoir le Mærsk Delta Terminal et Hanno/Uniport. On sait qu’une première décision est déjà tombée, qui s’est traduite par la concentration du loop CEX (China-Europe Express) à Anvers au détriment d’ECT, qui perd ainsi quelque 50.000 containers ou 85.000 TEU. Tout semble indiquer que d’autres décisions vont encore intervenir étant donné que des négociations sont toujours en cours et avec Mærsk Delta Terminal et avec Hanno/Uniport.
  • Luxair marque des points sur tous les fronts
    La compagnie aérienne luxembourgeoise Luxair a clôturé 2001 sur un bénéfice net de 20,3 mio. d’EUR. Cela représente une augmentation de 4% par rapport à 2000. Luxair a vu augmenter tant son nombre de passagers que son tonnage fret traité. Et cela, sans avoir demandé le moindre franc ou euro de subside, a dit le CEO Christian Heinzmann au cours de la présentation des résultats annuels à Luxembourg.
  • Un carcarrier détruit par le feu au port d’Anvers
    Malgré tous les efforts des pompiers anversois, il y a de fortes chances que le transporteur de voitures panaméen “Silver Ray” sera entièrement détruit par les flammes. Le navire était amarré à hauteur du quai 406 à la darse Churchill lorsqu’un incendie, dont la cause est encore inconnue, s’est déclenché lundi soir vers 23h dans une des voitures transportées.
  • Fréthun: la SNCF n’accepte plus de nouveaux trains de marchandises!
    La situation ne fait qu’empirer à Fréthun où la SNCF a décidé de ne plus accepter de nouveaux trains de marchandises en attendant d’avoir résorbé un retard de 23 trains. On estime que cela durera au moins toute la semaine.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2002
  • New Orleans river pilots in the money
    The highly paid river pilots won $94,000 pay raise from Public Service Commission in 2001.
  • Two former OMI crew members plead guilty
    A former ship master and chief engineer were guilty of making false statements to USCG.
  • Changing of guards at Oglebay Norton
    Michael Lundin will take over as CEO from incumbent John Lauer in January 2003.
  • OMI boasts strong balance sheet
    The Connecticut-based tanker owner could withstand a weak market for up to two years.
  • VLCC rates harden toward WS 50
    Sentiment for large tankers on the rise with cargo stems expected.
  • K C Maritime orders bulker
    Hong Kong owner is backing the market interest in panamax newbuildings.
  • Ship sale boosts Gotland
    Swedish ferry and tanker owner delivers improved result despite difficult market.
  • Runners drop out in SCI race
    Seven contestants for the final heat emerge as Shipping Corp of India bidders line up.
  • Seasonal dip at GNV
    Newbuilding costs and low season pushes Italian ferry owner Grandi Navi Veloci into red in first quarter.
  • Hapag-Lloyd shares soar
    Preussag's EUR 24m offer for last slice of container line sends stock sky-high.
  • Cargoship burns in Antwerp
    Fire-fighters try to extinguish blaze on vessel in Belgian port.
  • Debt crisis at Northern Offshore
    John Fredriksen's drilling company has a month to find funds to keep going.
  • RCL back in profit
    Thai container line benefits from exchange gains in first quarter.
  • Philly yard loses Keystone tanker deal
    Finance hiccup causes collapse of product tanker orders for US shipyard.
  • Precious poised to breakeven
    Thai bulker owner expects to unveil US dollar position on results in next few days.
  • Japan holds more ships in April
    Japanese port state control checks resulted in detentions for 37 vessels.
  • DNV chief's share dealings under scrutiny
    Securities Commission asked to look at Helge Midttun's sale of Stento stock to class society before he joined.
  • Thoresen boosts fleet with bulker buy
    Thai bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies moves up a size with its latest acquisition.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
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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