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January 30, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Delmas starts direct S'pore-East Africa service
    FRENCH shipping line Delmas has begun a direct link between Singapore and East Africa to take advantage of growing container trade volumes with Asia.
  • M'sia to keep Malacca Straits pirate-free
  • Indon Parliament slams plan to merge 4 major ports
  • APL sets up unit in Latvia
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia-Pacific carriers' traffic down 17% in Nov
    ASIA-Pacific airline operators had their biggest passenger and traffic drop in a decade in November, and a recovery is not likely before the fourth quarter, a regional association said.
  • Creditors okay A$3.5b Ansett revival plan
  • Air NZ's higher fees, lower capacity anger shippers
  • Savings, job losses when JAL, JAS merge
  • Passenger with gun breaches Israeli airport security
  • Bangkok Airways an Iata member

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Delmas starts direct S'pore-East Africa service
    FRENCH shipping line Delmas has begun a direct link between Singapore and East Africa to take advantage of growing container trade volumes with Asia.
  • M'sia to keep Malacca Straits pirate-free
  • Indon Parliament slams plan to merge 4 major ports
  • APL sets up unit in Latvia
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia-Pacific carriers' traffic down 17% in Nov
    ASIA-Pacific airline operators had their biggest passenger and traffic drop in a decade in November, and a recovery is not likely before the fourth quarter, a regional association said.
  • Creditors okay A$3.5b Ansett revival plan
  • Air NZ's higher fees, lower capacity anger shippers
  • Savings, job losses when JAL, JAS merge
  • Passenger with gun breaches Israeli airport security
  • Bangkok Airways an Iata member

Sched Netweb site
  • First step towards mainland -Hong Kong free trade zone
  • Port of Vancouver gets new container scanner
  • Senator streamlines transpacific services
  • OT Africa Line appoints new manager for Germany
  • KMTC launches new service
  • BA/AA alliance collapses, KLM prospects good
  • MAS facelift
  • Mexicana Airlines expands New York to Mexico network

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • British Airways might take over KLM
  • United Airlines realigns management structure
  • The Body Shop and Danzas broaden contract
  • Kuehne & Nagel wins Entegris contract
  • 22 percent growth electronic document recording
  • United Arab share in Inttra
  • Ansett sale delayed for one month

Exim Indiaweb site
  • L&T compliments NPIL on a herculean job well done
  • Coastal shipping operators make out case for level playing field
  • Leather exporters to aim for larger market slice
  • CHAs, stevedores play pivotal role in boosting Vizag Port fortunes
  • VPT goes 'Online' to boost operational efficiency
  • Freight target may elude Rlys
  • EEPC chief optimistic of Q4 surge in engg. exports
  • Commerce Ministry working on SEZ Act
  • Fieo seeks restoration of tax incentives
  • Parliamentary panel invites suggestions on Major Port Trusts, AAI amendment Bills
  • Call to lift rubber goods import curbs
  • Packaged tea exporters to get temporary incentive
  • RBI relaxes export realisation norms for bills up to $ 1,00,000
  • Procedure laid down for edible oil importers to avail of TRQ
  • SRTEPC awards function, fashion show on Feb. 2
  • Sinha to lead high-level team to New York from Jan. 31
  • Rebuild Iraq-2002 exhibition to be held in Baghdad from Feb. 4 to 7

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Brazil bunker market update
  • Chile market update
  • Argentine bunker market update
  • New crude terminal operational
  • Bearish API forecast takes steam out of OPEC compliance estimate
  • MarineProvider takes equity in OceanConnect
  • Rotterdam afternoon market report: softer market
  • MPA reports 2001 records for shipping tonnage and bunker sales in Singapore
  • ENOC Bunkering (Fujairah) LLC ready to start operations, contact details now published

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Cruise merger faces U.K. competion probe
    The proposed Princess-RCCL merger has been referred to the U.K.'s Competition Commission
  • Chinese shipbuilding on a roll
    CSIC expects to win orders for 1.4 million gt of ships this year

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Raise forecastles to protect bulker bows
    A Dutch naval architect has suggested that many large ships have insufficient freeboard at the bow and that a raised forecastle should be fitted to prevent green water landing on the forward hatches.
  • New Lloyd's board will weed out the weak performers
    RECKLESS underwriters would be carpeted by the proposed Lloyd's franchise board before they had time to run up big losses, it is becoming clear, writes James Brewer.
  • Global Marine Systems out in the cold
    UK telecoms cable-layer Global Marine Systems yesterday appears to have escaped the bankruptcy proceedings that engulfed its US parent company Global Crossing late on Monday.
  • Cruise tie-up referred to UK competition body
    THE UK government yesterday made an unexpected intervention in the battle for control of P&O Princess by referring the UK company's friendly merger wth Royal Caribbean Cruises to the competition commission.
  • V.Ships loses Cenargo ro-pax fleet to Bluewater
    CENARGO, one of the UK's largest private shipowners, has stripped V.Ships of the third party management contract for its fleet of 13 ships.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Owners receive Argentine payments
  • RCCL suffers post-September 11 loss
  • Vopak head goes after poor results
  • Thailand bids to resolve impasse
  • Comanav bids for survival
  • Coast Guard extends fee freeze
  • P&O Ned moves back office to India
  • Pipavav strikes rail traffic deal
  • Europa carries Cape Town scars
  • Meyer Werft hit by cruise slowdown
  • Nhava Sheva cleared for haz cargoes
  • Riga Shipping plans Stockholm link
  • China meets import tax obligations
  • Decline of UK shipping 'is over'
  • Breakers still buy for cash
  • Four interested in Karachi hub
  • Singapore, India to strengthen ties
  • Owners must meet ballast bug rules
  • Crew saved as vessel founders
  • P&O cruise ship in virus scare
  • Oman and MOL agree on Lakshmi
  • Richards Bay needs repair facility
  • Swedish pay talks succeed
  • Greek pay talks fail
  • Venezuela stockpiles in Bonaire

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • DHL cuts fuel surcharge
    The express provider plans to implement a new indexed fuel cost plan next month.
  • HK, province press logistics initiatives
    A neighboring Chinese province eyes Hong Kong's logistics crown.
  • United Arab Shipping takes stake in Inttra
  • New terminal opens in central India
  • USCO buys Tradewind marketplace technology
  • Cuba embargo costing U.S. $1.2B: Report
  • Seaway sees tonnage decline
  • MOL, Oman settle LNG carrier sale, charter
  • Coast Guard plans "Super" security
  • Magaw confirmed for transport security
  • Baltimore welcomes Honda shipments
  • North Atlantic lines call emergency rate meeting

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Eurosal revient à Anvers et accélère sa rotation
    Après quelques années d’absence, le consortium containérisé EUROSAL, qui au départ d’Europe du Nord dessert la côte ouest de l’Amérique du Sud, a décidé de mettre un terme à son escale directe à Zeebrugge où les navires sont traités au Flanders Container Terminals, pour revenir à Anvers, plus précisément au terminal de P&O Ports à la darse Delwaide, donc derrière les écluses. Le premier départ d’Anvers est prévu pour le 3 mars.
  • Brant Logistics Services construit un nouveau centre de distribution à Willebroek
    Brant Logistics Services, une branche de la société d’investissement Brant Beheer et société holding du logisticien TDS, a entamé les travaux de construction d’un centre de distribution axé sur une prestation de services multifonctionnelle. La nouvelle plate-forme logistique devrait être mise en service d’ici l’été.
  • La croissance du trafic de fret en Allemagne va s’accélérer à partir de 2003
    Une partie des résultats sur les prévisions de transport de marchandises et de personnes en Allemagne vient d’être publiée dans un rapport. La conclusion générale est que la croissance, fortement affaiblie ces dernières années, va à nouveau s’accélérer à partir de 2003 et que cette croissance sera entièrement à mettre à l’actif du transport routier. La part du transport ferroviaire continue de s’éroder.
  • “Les accords avec les clients importants et fidèles doivent être respectés”
    “La darse Delwaide restera active dans le domaine de la containérisation et le développement de la darse à marée ne se fera pas à son détriment. Nous espérons que la reprise des travaux interviendra le 29 mars prochain”, c’est ce qu’a déclaré l’administrateur délégué de l’Entreprise portuaire anversoise Eddy Bruyninckx à l’occasion de la traditionnelle réception de nouvel an que donnait P&O Ports vendredi dernier.
  • Zénith Line accélère sa desserte de la COA
    La compagnie maritime Zénith Line, qui assure depuis avril 2001 une desserte régulière de la côte occidentale de l’Afrique (COA), donne ces jours-ci une nouvelle impulsion à ses opérations, qui se traduit par l’adjonction d’un troisième navire. Cela rend possible une accélération de la fréquence qui, d’un départ par mois, passe à 21 jours. Le partenariat qu’implique ce service, a également subi une modification, en ce sens que Conti-Lines en est devenu l’acteur principal avec 50%, les deux autres armements, à savoir Secam Gabon et Marfret, intervenant chacun à raison de 25%.
  • Norbert Dentressangle acquiert Van Mierlo
    Le groupe français Norbert Dentressangle a acheté la société de transport routier et de logistique néerlandaise Van Mierlo. C’est la première implantation du groupe français aux Pays-Bas. Cette transaction n’est pas étrangère à l’obtention d’un nouveau contrat de distribution pour Ikea dans le Benelux.
  • Ferryways lance un service ro/ro entre Ostende et Killingholme
    Presque deux ans après le lancement d’une première liaison ro/ro vers Ipswich, Ferryways a lancé un nouveau service ro/ro depuis Ostende vers la côte est de la Grande-Bretagne. Le port de destination pour ce nouveau service est Killingholme, un nouveau port situé à la rive sud de la Humber, environ trois miles en amont d’Immingham. Le nouveau service a été inauguré mardi matin depuis Ostende avec le départ du “Vilja”, un navire d’une capacité de 90 semi-remorques. Au cours de ce premier voyage, quinze unités fret ont été transportées.
  • Tunnel sous la Manche: déjà 1.000 trains perdus
    Depuis le 7 novembre 2001, le jour où la SNCF a décidé de limiter à un maximum de cinq - au lieu de 15 - le nombre de trains de marchandises pouvant emprunter le tunnel sous la Manche, un millier de trains destinés à la Grande-Bretagne ont été empêchés de circuler. “Une catastrophe pour l’économie britannique”, dit Philip Mengel, CEO de la compagnie ferroviaire EWS.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Eurosal revient à Anvers et accélère sa rotation
    Après quelques années d’absence, le consortium containérisé EUROSAL, qui au départ d’Europe du Nord dessert la côte ouest de l’Amérique du Sud, a décidé de mettre un terme à son escale directe à Zeebrugge où les navires sont traités au Flanders Container Terminals, pour revenir à Anvers, plus précisément au terminal de P&O Ports à la darse Delwaide, donc derrière les écluses. Le premier départ d’Anvers est prévu pour le 3 mars.
  • Brant Logistics Services construit un nouveau centre de distribution à Willebroek
    Brant Logistics Services, une branche de la société d’investissement Brant Beheer et société holding du logisticien TDS, a entamé les travaux de construction d’un centre de distribution axé sur une prestation de services multifonctionnelle. La nouvelle plate-forme logistique devrait être mise en service d’ici l’été.
  • La croissance du trafic de fret en Allemagne va s’accélérer à partir de 2003
    Une partie des résultats sur les prévisions de transport de marchandises et de personnes en Allemagne vient d’être publiée dans un rapport. La conclusion générale est que la croissance, fortement affaiblie ces dernières années, va à nouveau s’accélérer à partir de 2003 et que cette croissance sera entièrement à mettre à l’actif du transport routier. La part du transport ferroviaire continue de s’éroder.
  • “Les accords avec les clients importants et fidèles doivent être respectés”
    “La darse Delwaide restera active dans le domaine de la containérisation et le développement de la darse à marée ne se fera pas à son détriment. Nous espérons que la reprise des travaux interviendra le 29 mars prochain”, c’est ce qu’a déclaré l’administrateur délégué de l’Entreprise portuaire anversoise Eddy Bruyninckx à l’occasion de la traditionnelle réception de nouvel an que donnait P&O Ports vendredi dernier.
  • Zénith Line accélère sa desserte de la COA
    La compagnie maritime Zénith Line, qui assure depuis avril 2001 une desserte régulière de la côte occidentale de l’Afrique (COA), donne ces jours-ci une nouvelle impulsion à ses opérations, qui se traduit par l’adjonction d’un troisième navire. Cela rend possible une accélération de la fréquence qui, d’un départ par mois, passe à 21 jours. Le partenariat qu’implique ce service, a également subi une modification, en ce sens que Conti-Lines en est devenu l’acteur principal avec 50%, les deux autres armements, à savoir Secam Gabon et Marfret, intervenant chacun à raison de 25%.
  • Norbert Dentressangle acquiert Van Mierlo
    Le groupe français Norbert Dentressangle a acheté la société de transport routier et de logistique néerlandaise Van Mierlo. C’est la première implantation du groupe français aux Pays-Bas. Cette transaction n’est pas étrangère à l’obtention d’un nouveau contrat de distribution pour Ikea dans le Benelux.
  • Ferryways lance un service ro/ro entre Ostende et Killingholme
    Presque deux ans après le lancement d’une première liaison ro/ro vers Ipswich, Ferryways a lancé un nouveau service ro/ro depuis Ostende vers la côte est de la Grande-Bretagne. Le port de destination pour ce nouveau service est Killingholme, un nouveau port situé à la rive sud de la Humber, environ trois miles en amont d’Immingham. Le nouveau service a été inauguré mardi matin depuis Ostende avec le départ du “Vilja”, un navire d’une capacité de 90 semi-remorques. Au cours de ce premier voyage, quinze unités fret ont été transportées.
  • Tunnel sous la Manche: déjà 1.000 trains perdus
    Depuis le 7 novembre 2001, le jour où la SNCF a décidé de limiter à un maximum de cinq - au lieu de 15 - le nombre de trains de marchandises pouvant emprunter le tunnel sous la Manche, un millier de trains destinés à la Grande-Bretagne ont été empêchés de circuler. “Une catastrophe pour l’économie britannique”, dit Philip Mengel, CEO de la compagnie ferroviaire EWS.

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2002
  • Cruise booking outlook remains uncertain
    This is despite record bookings posted by several cruise companies in the past 6-8 weeks.
  • USCG issues port security data
    The beefed-up port security operation is the largest since World World II.
  • Manitowoc boasts strong marine sales
    The Wisconsin-based ship repair company won more than $200m new contracts in the fourth quarter.
  • Estonian Shipping auction plan
    Tschudi & Eitzen to invest millions to secure freedom from creditors.
  • Shorts pushing up ACLN stock
    The car carrier shares have risen to as high as $9.90 in the early Tuesday trade.
  • RCCL plunges into red
    Terrorist attacks wipe 43% off earnings as UK refers P&O Princess merger.
  • Sell-off of Russian owner scrapped
    Lack of bids puts paid to plan to auction part of Kuban River Shipping.
  • CSIC sets up finance company
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's new finance firm is worth $62.53m.
  • SCI earnings slashed
    Shipping Corporation of India's profits fell by two thirds in three months to 31 December.
  • Seven ships held by Canada in December
    Novoship and Gorthon Lines vessels failed port state control inspections last month.
  • MarineProvider takes OceanConnect stake
    Equity deal pushes consolidation of marine e-commerce sector forward.
  • Oman inks Greenfield stake and charter
    Sultanate buys 40% stake in LNG carrier Lakshmi's owner and agrees long-term employment.
  • United Arab Shipping Co buys into INTTRA
    Kuwait-based container line joins other big names by taking stake in online freight portal.
  • British maritime decline reversed
    Chamber of Shipping chief Richard Paniguian praises tonnage tax regime.
  • Flying Dolphins "facing fine"
    Ferry operator Hellenic Flying Dolphins will have to pay up for breaching competition rules, Greek newspaper claims.
  • No joy for Peter Smedvig
    Gay internet site backed by Norwegian shipping family runs out of cash.
  • Izar closing in on sixth LNG order
    Spanish yard launches first home-built LNG carrier for 32 years on Tuesday, as it pursues fresh business.
  • Singapore in record tonnage and bunker sales
    Despite lower box volumes and bunker scandals Lion Republic still sees record tonnage and fuel oil sales.

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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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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