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BRIEFS

April 30, 2002

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tankers prime terrorist target in Strait: seminar
THE vulnerability of marine traffic - particularly tankers - to terrorist or pirate attacks in the busy and economically vital Malacca Strait was highlighted at a seminar on sea security in Tokyo last week.
S Korea's Q1 ship exports down 24%
Khoo Teng Chye quits PSA; Grace Fu promoted

Air and Land Transport

New security duties make pilots' balancing act tougher
THE MD-88 passenger jetliner was cruising above 25,000 feet but there was no one at the controls.
Hainan Airlines aims to acquire US carrier
China airlines expect record numbers
Air NZ CEO expects govt to sell its 82% stake: report
Prosecutor rules out suicide in Milan crash
DHL starts delivery service in Barbados

Features

More than 450 airport workers arrested
HUNDREDS of employees with access to high-security areas of airports have been arrested on charges such as using phony social security numbers, lying about past criminal convictions or being in the United States illegally, government records show.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tankers prime terrorist target in Strait: seminar
THE vulnerability of marine traffic - particularly tankers - to terrorist or pirate attacks in the busy and economically vital Malacca Strait was highlighted at a seminar on sea security in Tokyo last week.
S Korea's Q1 ship exports down 24%
Khoo Teng Chye quits PSA; Grace Fu promoted

Air and Land Transport

New security duties make pilots' balancing act tougher
THE MD-88 passenger jetliner was cruising above 25,000 feet but there was no one at the controls.
Hainan Airlines aims to acquire US carrier
China airlines expect record numbers
Air NZ CEO expects govt to sell its 82% stake: report
Prosecutor rules out suicide in Milan crash
DHL starts delivery service in Barbados

Features

More than 450 airport workers arrested
HUNDREDS of employees with access to high-security areas of airports have been arrested on charges such as using phony social security numbers, lying about past criminal convictions or being in the United States illegally, government records show.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tankers prime terrorist target in Strait: seminar
THE vulnerability of marine traffic - particularly tankers - to terrorist or pirate attacks in the busy and economically vital Malacca Strait was highlighted at a seminar on sea security in Tokyo last week.
S Korea's Q1 ship exports down 24%
Khoo Teng Chye quits PSA; Grace Fu promoted

Air and Land Transport

New security duties make pilots' balancing act tougher
THE MD-88 passenger jetliner was cruising above 25,000 feet but there was no one at the controls.
Hainan Airlines aims to acquire US carrier
China airlines expect record numbers
Air NZ CEO expects govt to sell its 82% stake: report
Prosecutor rules out suicide in Milan crash
DHL starts delivery service in Barbados

Features

More than 450 airport workers arrested
HUNDREDS of employees with access to high-security areas of airports have been arrested on charges such as using phony social security numbers, lying about past criminal convictions or being in the United States illegally, government records show.

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MLOs to launch new joint Australia, North Asia service Airbus deal benefits Jinling shipyard with ro-ro vessel CargoSmart receives award Mumbai port to boost capacity License for Xiamen China Weber sees Lufthansa returning to sky high times Air Tahiti Nui Starts Paris A340-300 Service on May 6

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APRIL 29, 2002
Another 350 jobs scrapped at ECT ECT, Europe's biggest container terminal operator, and part of Hutchison Whampoa, is to scrap another 350 jobs in 2002. Swiss Cargo chief to leave By mutual consent and with immediate effect, Swiss is separating itself from Heinz Kupferschmid, until now Head of the Cargo Division. Again UK-US airline talks UK ministers will come under pressure this week to seek fresh talks with the US aimed at liberalizing air services across the Atlantic. UAL in tentative pay deal United Airlines removed the last hurdle to talks with all its major unions over concessions when the ailing airline reached a tentative pay deal with its largest union. 22.5 per cent net raise Kühne & Nagel Kühne & Nagel, the Swiss-based logistics company, notched up a 22.5 per cent rise in first-quarter net profits, to SFr 38.1 million ($23.5 million). China Post extends deadline for DHL, TPG China Post extended its deadline for express delivery companies like FedEx, UPS, DHL and TPG to comply with new restrictions on their businesses. PSA-boss allowed to go PSA Corporation said its Group President, Khoo Teng Chye, will be leaving PSA on 1 May 2002. More of the management of the troubled Singapore port operator is reshuffled too. New World Alliance to leave Rotterdam The New World Alliance (NWA) decided to leave the port of Rotterdam in Mai 2002 with one of its Asia-Europe services.

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"K" Line estimates 25 pc higher profit in 2001-02 as box traffic improves MOL joins Korea-Vietnam service MISC wins LNG contract from Gaz de France MISC, Bakri Navigation in shipping venture US to raise freight rates on fruits Cosco and NYK to partner in logistics services ANL, Evergreen & Hanjin to launch new express service linking Australia with N. Asia Antwerp to host TOC 2002 Europe from June 11 to 13 P&O to acquire balance 40 per cent from Stena Line P&O Nedlloyd in charter contract with Reederei Blue Star Asian feeder group to raise emergency bunker surcharge from May "K" Line renames Korean agency Rate increase for USSEC Transpacific vessel capacity rises again - Evergreen, Lloyd Triestino score largest capacity increase Trade Ship Inc. announces SeaLiner C GALI debuts ro-ro vessel Malaysian logistics industry set for higher growth Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, Leif Hoegh to order 4 specialised ro-ro vessels Shipping industry keen on 'PSA stakeholder' idea Hamburg Sud selects Carrier for container refrigeration LT, CMA-CGM team up on transpacific Draught-deepening project in Suez Canal Antwerp Port's Q1 box traffic up by 11 pc PSA studying options to stem desertions Inttra signs Elite for portal, PN 4 shipbuilding majors to confer on subsidy Numaligarh refinery sees hurdles to IWT route for petro-goods PDP Int'l receives coveted ISO 9002 Certificate; achieves another milestone SCI sell-off process begins Lanka invites Indian exporters to set up re-export base Tea exports to W. Asia, N. Africa increase Shipping Ministry vetting CoPT plan for inclusion in SEZ area Kerala move to develop Azhikkal port M. L. Meena takes charge as Dy Chairman of Haldia Dock Complex, KoPT Oman Air links Mumbai to East Africa via Muscat Concor augments equipment at Nagpur Container Terminal Forex reserves up by $ 250 million to $ 54,805 million Export-focused industrial park near Kochi airport planned Govt clears 4 AEZs; total now 24 India, China softened impact of global recession: MSDW study Electrical gear sector lured most FDI in 2000-01: Survey Transport subsidy scheme for sugar exporters coming in a fortnight Survey sees govt tilt towards core sector investment RBI cuts CRR by 50 bps to 5 pc to free Rs 5,000 cr. DEA, Customs to start drawback clearance month tomorrow Ashok Soota is new CII head

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APRIL 29, 2002
OPEC more than 1 million barrels above quota in March Avails back to normal in Istanbul Modest gains in Arab Gulf ports today Singapore firm with improved demand ahead of mid-week holiday Fuel oil prices rise in Brazil today Chile market report from PMC Oil price up Friday, opens soft then regains Monday on Middle East events Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering

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APRIL 29, 2002
Grain vessel enters Columbia River with deceased stowaway onboard Sea Star Line buys assets of Navieras NASSCO launches last in series of Strategic Sealift ships for U.S. Navy Port of Seattle welcomes expanded 2002 cruise season Matson plans to increase fuel surcharge to 4.75 percent

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Allow Direct Loading, KPA Told Kenya Urged to Adopt New Clearing System

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Greenpeace vows to halt nuclear cargo shipments ENVIRONMENTAL activists yesterday vowed to stop "the most controversial nuclear shipment in history" as two armed British-flagged vessels set sail from Barrow-in-Furness to Japan to pick up a cargo containing enough plutonium to build 50 nuclear bombs. Hamburg Süd to order six more containerships GERMAN north-south liner shipping specialist Hamburg Süd said yesterday that it expects to order a further six 3,800 teu vessels later this year, despite ongoing uncertainty in the container trades. PSA Corp president Khoo bows out in wake of Evergreen loss PSA Corp group president Khoo Teng Chye has resigned just a month after the container terminal giant lost Evergreen Marine to its bitter rival the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia.

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APRIL 29, 2002
HHI finalises Samho take-over Crippled tanker on way to Hawaii Pirates target Maersk box ship American Eagle swoops on MTLP FMA officials to face bribe trial China reassures US on new regs Hamburg Süd downbeat on liner ops Korea scrambles for energy Japan's surplus falls HK shippers protest mandatory move Zeebrugge takes a hit New World moves service to Antwerp Tanker newbuilds cut Czech debt Fairplay is free of virus 'Klez' Executives move at PSA Corp Asian owners consider crew issues Vostochny registers big gains Facilities boost Fujairah bunkers UAE lawyers tell masters to flee Boxes prop up Antwerp Crude spill at Saldanha IMO ignores ownership transparency ASEAN to discuss dredging pool Aussie unions threaten flag action Hyundai set to take over Samho New shipbuilding agreement likely Australia to spend $122M on ports China cargo volumes rising Korea predicts box rebound Northern to order new log carriers Crew with fake certificates held

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APRIL 29, 2002
Hamburg Süd sees ongoing rate pressures from new vessels The carrier says newly-added capacity will squeeze rates despite improved forecasts. Hapag-Lloyd sales, profit gain Results improved for the container carrier despite weaker demand and a significant decline in rates. Talks to end shipyard subsidies The European Union, Japan, South Korea and Norway have agreed to begin negotiations on a treaty aimed at outlawing government aid to shipbuilders. China extends deadline for express carriers Danzas AEI proposes fuel charge index Airborne volume off but earnings climb Swiss cargo boss quits Daewoo Gets $155M Stelmar order Logistics.com launches upgraded OptiBid Last of Navy's new sealift ships launched New twist for Charleston box site

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TNWA concentre le loop CEX sur Anvers Depuis plusieurs mois, il est question que le groupe The New World Alliance (TNWA) transfère ses services de Rotterdam sur Anvers, ce qui a évidemment provoqué de sérieux remous de l’autre côté du Moerdijk, plus particulièrement chez ECT, qui risquait de perdre un paquet annuel de quelque 450.000 TEU. Inutile de dire que du côté d’ECT on a multiplié les maneuvres et contre-offres afin d’éviter ce transfert. D’après les informations dont nous disposons, une première décision est finalement tombée, qui se traduira par un moindre mal pour Rotterdam. TNWA va concentrer un de ses trois loops nord-européens, le service CEX (China Europe-Express), sur Anvers, au détriment de Rotterdam. Duisbourg poursuit son vaste programme d’investissement Le port intérieur de Duisbourg, le plus grand d’Europe, vient de clôturer une excellente année et poursuit sans relâche sa réorientation stratégique, passant d’un port vraquier traditionnel à un important hub logistique européen. La croissance du chiffre d’affaires de l’an dernier est toutefois entièrement à mettre à l’actif de la gestion terrestre et pas des activités portuaires, qui sont en recul suite à la faible conjoncture économique et à des modifications structurelles. Les investissements ont atteint l’an dernier un record absolu. Le port d’Anvers met en service un scanner à containers mobile L’administration des douanes du district Anvers vient de recevoir son premier scanner à containers mobile pour renforcer les contrôles de containers dans le port. Il s’agit du HCV-Mobile de l’entreprise spécialisée en systèmes de sécurité Heimann Systems. L’achat a coûté à l’autorité belge 4.375.000 EUR. Selon le ministre des Finances Didier Reynders, les fonds nécessaires pour l’achat d’un deuxième scanner ont déjà été libérés. La navigation de ligne à l’aube d’oligopoles en raison de la concurrence? Les grands oligopoles maritimes sont-ils inévitables dans un monde où le libre-échange et la globalisation sont la norme? Chris Bourne, managing director de MOL (Europe), pense que la chute des frets et la forte pression concurrentielle pourraient entraîner à terme des fusions et acquisitions forcées dans la navigation de ligne et annoncer la création de méga groupes. Le transport maritime de containers a été très rentable en 2000 grâce à une faible augmentation de la capacité par rapport à la demande, a-t-il dit à la conférence londonienne. Un an plus tard, la navigation de ligne ne l’était plus du tout en raison de la faible demande et de l’écroulement des frets.

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APRIL 29, 2002
Seacor Smit cuts fleet size Lower offshore marine revenues trimmed the Houston-based firm's first quarter earnings. Anangel-American completes share buyback Angelicoussis family interests now hold 99.44% share of the dry cargo company. Paradise orders first newbuildings Greek owner Constantine Tsakiris is backing the panamax tanker trend as his company grows its fleet. Grupo TMM's business strategy pays off Elimination of unprofitable routes results in steep profit hike from Specialised Maritime division. Odfjell warns on tough outlook Petrochemical carrier seeks logistics future as charter rates tumble 13%. Unitor profit evaporates Ship supplier seeks cost cuts as it awaits Jens Ulltveit-Moe's next move. Ship sales boost Sanko Japanese tramp operator posts profit despite revenue drop. Australian unions home in on CSL ship Battle over foreign crews threatens to halt Canada Steamship Lines bulker. Common Progress ship nabbed by UK inspectors Greek owner's cargoship said to be in "generally poor condition." Trico Marine remains in the red Continued weakness in Gulf of Mexico market was blamed for poor first quarter results. Northern Shipping plans expansion Russian owner wants to boost timber carrier fleet. Hapag-Lloyd faces earnings drop But Michael Behrendt is confident liner group can still beat the market. Halim Mazmin rapped over GMV bid Stock Exchange asks Malaysian owner to clarify buyout moves on ship venture capital fund. Small haul for Canada in March Egypt Navigation Co vessel one of two held after port state control checks. MC Shipping buys 'Great Whites' Maersk offloads vintage Safmarine boxships and takes them back on short-term charter. USCG nets deficient 13 Detentions show owners still risk sending substandard ships to the US. Wilh Wilhelmsen gearing up for profit Ambitious Norwegian owner optimistic its car carriers can cash in during 2002.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

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

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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

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› 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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