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September 2, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Modern Terminals, China Shipping to develop Shanghai port
  • MOL offshoot gets first-class China licence
  • Indian ports below cargo target
  • Sri Lanka, Singapore look to Cepa arrangement
  • HK names bank as adviser on Airport Authority privitisation
  • Marketing alliance for United, Air China
  • Delta's logistics' arm moves to cover US
  • OrderPro moves for freight forwarder
  • American to launch codeshare with BA AMERICAN Airlines and British Airways will begin a worldwide codeshare deal on September 17

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India Steamship posts Rs 4.27 cr. net profit in Q1, faces future with confidence
  • "K" Line, MISC & PIL join hands to launch new CSI service
  • Ellerman reiterates its commitment to Indian trade
  • Ellerman customers will benefit from proven Hamburg Sud service quality-David Barbour
  • Forex from auto exports may touch Rs 2,250 cr. in 2002-03
  • Edible oil importers preferring Kandla, Mundra & Kakinada ports
  • Kandla Port sets new 1-day record in handling marble blocks
  • R. R. Sinha sails away with accolades
  • Record traffic handled at New Mangalore Port in Aug. - Establishes 2.04 pc growth rate in April-Aug.
  • CWC's container freight station inaugurated at KASEZ; set to become 'mini-port'
  • Recurring labour stir at CWC's JNP CFS worries trade
  • R. R. Sinha sails away with accolades
  • Forex reserves up by $ 418 million
  • Pharma industry gets a booster dose from WTO
  • Govt mulling allowing EOUs, EPZs and SEZs to sell gold jewellery in domestic market - Move to attract FDI, technology
  • Greenfield SEZs allowed to buy power directly from NTPC
  • Tirupur knitters raise hire charges for fabrication
  • Service tax yields Rs 1,800 cr. so far this fiscal
  • RBI norms on line of credit with Suriname
  • India now 2nd-largest user of anti-dumping law: Macrory
  • 2.3 million SSIs registered as per census count
  • Forex reserves total $ 85.56 bn
  • IMC's 97th Foundation Day celebrations on Saturday
  • BMA to hold IT Convention on Sept. 5, 6

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Iraq's August exports nearly on target, hopeful for September
    Shippers believe Iraq will be able to meet its export target of 800,000 barrels per day for September. With Iraq only counting on the southern outlet for exports, successful exports via the northern pipeline would be an unexpected bonus.
  • Broker changes name to reflect ownership
  • Broker returns to Bunkerworld
    It is our great pleasure to announce that Carlos Nunez has returned to the Bunkerworld and Bunkerdesk team after a year working as a broker with the well-renowned London-based bunker brokers Anderson Hughes & Co. Ltd.
  • Better Baltic demand than expected amid avails problems
    Demand stayed healthy in the Baltic today despite the American holiday - but supply problems in some ports are causing problems.
  • Gravity tugs at crude prices as US driving season ends
    The US driving season, which causes peak gasoline demand, typically ends after the US Labor Day holiday weekend, i.e. after today.
  • Rotterdam opens week on steady note

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change at the top in Maersk Air
  • Andrew Weir sells Bank Line to China Navigation
  • LanChile introduces new service to Argentina
  • TransRail offers new Turkey-Syria-Iraq railfreight service
  • TTS and TDG enter a strategic alliance

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Sulphur emissions from ships could be reduced by trade
  • Tordenskjold complications
  • Smit confident "Sea-Land Express" will be freed

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • China plans second giant yard
    Two 300,000 dwt building docks for Guangzhou
  • Blount Boats delivers whale watcher
    Crowther designed cat has winter job as Florida ferry
  • Kvichak delivers foil assisted survey cat
    USACE takes delivery of Moritz

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Raging inferno on tanker in Volga is finally put out
    A Fire which had raged out of control for 48 hours on a Russian tanker carrying 2,000 tonnes of crude oil in the Volga River was finally put out early yesterday.
  • PSA Corp and Cosco set seal on Singapore berths deal
    BREAKING the mould of common user terminals, China Ocean Shipping Co has signed a joint venture deal with PSA Corp to operate two berths in the port of Singapore.
  • Lloyd's insurers hold their breath for levy cut news
    INSURERS at Lloyd's are eagerly awaiting more good news: they expect the levy they pay to support the market will be reduced in 2004.
  • Luftpool close to ending underwriting
    THE German aviation pool Deutscher Luftpool is close to ending its underwriting activity, following strong pressure from antitrust authorities on EU and German government levels, writes Herbert Fromme in Cologne.
  • Two charged over Wärtsilä and Rolls-Royce fraud
    TWO Rederi Gotland employees and two other individuals have been charged with bribery and corruption in the Swedish courts, in what is said to be the largest fraud case involving individuals ever to hit Sweden's maritime industry.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Karachi to sue PNSC for $1Bn
  • Operators share on Irish route
  • UK boost for escort tug training
  • German cruise sector still strong
  • Managers charged over bribes
  • Surcharge withdrawn 'under duress'
  • PSA Corp moves to retain Cosco
  • Refreshed HMM sets higher targets
  • Security alert closes Dover port
  • Italians offer maritime rebate
  • Tanker blaze on Volga river

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • PSA joint venture creates world's eighth largest container terminal operator
    Singapore-based PSA Corp has sealed a landmark deal to sell a 49% stake in its Pasir Panjang Terminal to the Chinese shipping giant Cosco.
  • Spring tide fails to shift Sealand Express
    Attempts by salvors to dislodge the stricken Sealand Express from the Cape Town beach on which it ran aground last Tuesday failed yet again on the weekend.
  • Vessel sharing agreement cuts capacity on North Europe routes
  • HMM debates expansion strategy
  • Hakata opens with storage fee cut
  • Reefer box market strength pushes breakbulk rates up
  • Conti backs trend towards 8,000TEU ships
  • CONCOR commences Mundra rail link

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Pakistan wants $1bn from Polembros
    Compensation demands rise as Tasman Spirit spill fallout worsens.
  • Latvian Shipping shares priced to lure buyers
    Minimum bid level for state's 5% block in tanker owner could be less than market value.
  • Plate price fall threatens Indian scrap sales
    But Greek owner opts to take on ULCC delivery to ensure full price is paid.
  • Former ITOPF boss dies
    John Archer has died at the age of 82.
  • Sea-Land Express stuck fast - for now
    Boxes to be flown off as salvors stick it out until next high tide.
  • Wan Hai inks Jurong options
    Taiwanese boxship owner doubles up on newbuildings at Singapore yard.
  • Crowley heads for Haiti
    US container line launches link between Florida and Port-au-Prince this month.
  • Zim feeds more US Gulf ports
    Israeli line adding two US terminals to boxship service in October.
  • Golar warns newbuildings may trade spot
    John Fredriksen company pushing to grow fleet on all fronts.
  • Cosco to take PSA terminal stake
    Singapore operator has reversed a longstanding policy to allow Chinese giant to invest in port.
  • K Line steps up Med coverage
    Japanese container line goes direct to Greece and Turkey from northern Europe.
  • Tranz Rail points to operating success
    New Zealand ferry and rail group still making a loss, but fundamentals healthier.
  • Slight dip at Tianjin Marine
    Chinese boxship owner's profit falls slightly in first half, but revenues climbing.
  • Nepline soldiers on with tanker search
    But Kuala Lumpur-based shipowner sees losses pile up as chartering returns slide.
  • Whangarei lifts tanker restrictions
    Arrival of wave measuring equipment has allowed Kiwi port to lift night entry ban on large ships.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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