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November 18, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Major Japanese lines chalk up robust profits
    BUSINESS boomed for Japan's three major shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK , Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the first half of their financial year, but soaring fuel prices and the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar hit profit growth.
  • M'sian waterways will stay pirate-free: marine police chief
    MALAYSIA's marine police chief has vowed to keep the country's waterways pirate-free with tighter patrols, after 10 months of no attacks reported to officials in its territory.
  • French probe opens into Queen Mary 2 disaster
    THE French prosecutor looking into Saturday's accident on the passenger liner the Queen Mary 2 has opened a judicial investigation into 'involuntary homicide and injuries', he announced.
Air and Land Transport
  • New Beijing terminal to be designed by Norman Foster
    BEIJING unveiled plans on Sunday for a US$2 billion airport terminal designed by Sir Norman Foster, the latest celebrity architect the 2008 Olympic hosts have hired to help remould a drab city overrun by smog and neon.
  • China Air disputes HK's findings over crash
  • Kuwait opens up airline sector
  • Swiss posts 613m franc loss: report
  • 3 Japanese contractors to make wings for Boeing's 7E7
  • Log Book
Features
  • Niarchos heirs pull out of shipping
    THE international shipping scene is losing one of its legendary names: the heirs to Greek tycoon Stavros S Niarchos said they are pulling out of shipping because it is too risky following the Prestige tanker sinking.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    PEOPLE Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise has added its first independent director, appointing Andre Cohen as its tenth board member.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the third quarter helped by a rise in cargo rates.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Major Japanese lines chalk up robust profits
    BUSINESS boomed for Japan's three major shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK , Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the first half of their financial year, but soaring fuel prices and the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar hit profit growth.
  • M'sian waterways will stay pirate-free: marine police chief
    MALAYSIA's marine police chief has vowed to keep the country's waterways pirate-free with tighter patrols, after 10 months of no attacks reported to officials in its territory.
  • French probe opens into Queen Mary 2 disaster
    THE French prosecutor looking into Saturday's accident on the passenger liner the Queen Mary 2 has opened a judicial investigation into 'involuntary homicide and injuries', he announced.
Air and Land Transport
  • New Beijing terminal to be designed by Norman Foster
    BEIJING unveiled plans on Sunday for a US$2 billion airport terminal designed by Sir Norman Foster, the latest celebrity architect the 2008 Olympic hosts have hired to help remould a drab city overrun by smog and neon.
  • China Air disputes HK's findings over crash
  • Kuwait opens up airline sector
  • Swiss posts 613m franc loss: report
  • 3 Japanese contractors to make wings for Boeing's 7E7
  • Log Book
Features
  • Niarchos heirs pull out of shipping
    THE international shipping scene is losing one of its legendary names: the heirs to Greek tycoon Stavros S Niarchos said they are pulling out of shipping because it is too risky following the Prestige tanker sinking.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    PEOPLE Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise has added its first independent director, appointing Andre Cohen as its tenth board member.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the third quarter helped by a rise in cargo rates.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Major Japanese lines chalk up robust profits
    BUSINESS boomed for Japan's three major shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK , Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the first half of their financial year, but soaring fuel prices and the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar hit profit growth.
  • M'sian waterways will stay pirate-free: marine police chief
    MALAYSIA's marine police chief has vowed to keep the country's waterways pirate-free with tighter patrols, after 10 months of no attacks reported to officials in its territory.
  • French probe opens into Queen Mary 2 disaster
    THE French prosecutor looking into Saturday's accident on the passenger liner the Queen Mary 2 has opened a judicial investigation into 'involuntary homicide and injuries', he announced.
Air and Land Transport
  • New Beijing terminal to be designed by Norman Foster
    BEIJING unveiled plans on Sunday for a US$2 billion airport terminal designed by Sir Norman Foster, the latest celebrity architect the 2008 Olympic hosts have hired to help remould a drab city overrun by smog and neon.
  • China Air disputes HK's findings over crash
  • Kuwait opens up airline sector
  • Swiss posts 613m franc loss: report
  • 3 Japanese contractors to make wings for Boeing's 7E7
  • Log Book
Features
  • Niarchos heirs pull out of shipping
    THE international shipping scene is losing one of its legendary names: the heirs to Greek tycoon Stavros S Niarchos said they are pulling out of shipping because it is too risky following the Prestige tanker sinking.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    PEOPLE Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise has added its first independent director, appointing Andre Cohen as its tenth board member.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the third quarter helped by a rise in cargo rates.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Major Japanese lines chalk up robust profits
    BUSINESS boomed for Japan's three major shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK , Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the first half of their financial year, but soaring fuel prices and the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar hit profit growth.
  • M'sian waterways will stay pirate-free: marine police chief
    MALAYSIA's marine police chief has vowed to keep the country's waterways pirate-free with tighter patrols, after 10 months of no attacks reported to officials in its territory.
  • French probe opens into Queen Mary 2 disaster
    THE French prosecutor looking into Saturday's accident on the passenger liner the Queen Mary 2 has opened a judicial investigation into 'involuntary homicide and injuries', he announced.
Air and Land Transport
  • New Beijing terminal to be designed by Norman Foster
    BEIJING unveiled plans on Sunday for a US$2 billion airport terminal designed by Sir Norman Foster, the latest celebrity architect the 2008 Olympic hosts have hired to help remould a drab city overrun by smog and neon.
  • China Air disputes HK's findings over crash
  • Kuwait opens up airline sector
  • Swiss posts 613m franc loss: report
  • 3 Japanese contractors to make wings for Boeing's 7E7
  • Log Book
Features
  • Niarchos heirs pull out of shipping
    THE international shipping scene is losing one of its legendary names: the heirs to Greek tycoon Stavros S Niarchos said they are pulling out of shipping because it is too risky following the Prestige tanker sinking.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    PEOPLE Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise has added its first independent director, appointing Andre Cohen as its tenth board member.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the third quarter helped by a rise in cargo rates.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Major Japanese lines chalk up robust profits
    BUSINESS boomed for Japan's three major shipping lines Nippon Yusen KK , Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the first half of their financial year, but soaring fuel prices and the appreciation of the yen against the US dollar hit profit growth.
  • M'sian waterways will stay pirate-free: marine police chief
    MALAYSIA's marine police chief has vowed to keep the country's waterways pirate-free with tighter patrols, after 10 months of no attacks reported to officials in its territory.
  • French probe opens into Queen Mary 2 disaster
    THE French prosecutor looking into Saturday's accident on the passenger liner the Queen Mary 2 has opened a judicial investigation into 'involuntary homicide and injuries', he announced.
Air and Land Transport
  • New Beijing terminal to be designed by Norman Foster
    BEIJING unveiled plans on Sunday for a US$2 billion airport terminal designed by Sir Norman Foster, the latest celebrity architect the 2008 Olympic hosts have hired to help remould a drab city overrun by smog and neon.
  • China Air disputes HK's findings over crash
  • Kuwait opens up airline sector
  • Swiss posts 613m franc loss: report
  • 3 Japanese contractors to make wings for Boeing's 7E7
  • Log Book
Features
  • Niarchos heirs pull out of shipping
    THE international shipping scene is losing one of its legendary names: the heirs to Greek tycoon Stavros S Niarchos said they are pulling out of shipping because it is too risky following the Prestige tanker sinking.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    PEOPLE Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise has added its first independent director, appointing Andre Cohen as its tenth board member.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine, South Korea's second-largest shipping line, reported a profit in the third quarter helped by a rise in cargo rates.

Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese ports throughput jumps over 30pc in first three quarters
  • Evergreen America moves headquarters to Jersey City
  • Panalpina Korea celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Good times return for Asian cargo lines
  • Ecu-Line Beijing-bound cargo to ship via Singapore
  • China gives green light to new K Line logistics company
  • HKIA cargo growth jumps
  • National Jet first to the Post
  • Pilot Air Freight sets revenue and shipment records
  • Air France sees cargo operations improve
  • Menlo launches new logistics management system

Exim Indiaweb site
  • D. T. Joseph stresses need for maritime constituency
  • Bill to deny common carrier tag for oil storage facilities
  • Gems, jewellery exports register 13.61 pc rise in April-Oct.
  • Sinha impressed by range of facilities available at Mundra Port for exim trade
  • Tuticorin Port handles 10.67 lakh tonnes of cargo in October
  • Shipping Minister inaugurates 11th berth at Kandla Port
  • Cochin Port sets new record in container handling
  • Almighty International Logistics making impact on transport business
  • Forex reserves cross the $ 92-billion mark
  • Centre to invest Rs 785 cr. to establish vessel traffic services
  • PDEXCIL: Capital subsidy will hasten modernisation of weaving sector
  • Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications - Compiled By M. Sreedharan

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Baltic buyers bide their time
    Markets throughout the Baltic region were rather quiet today by all accounts. Even those suppliers that were reporting decent enquiry levels said they were hardly fixing any business. High prices seem to be leading buyers to bide their time, waiting for prices to come down.
  • Crude slips on profit taking as US supply worries ease
    Crude prices fell considerably this Monday following six straight winning sessions which has made the price look somewhat overdone relative to fundamentals.
  • Turkey: Bunkers should be ordered before long holiday
  • Distillate gains overshadow Gibraltar's bearish IFOs
  • Bearish start to week for Istanbul
  • Great Belt quiet, market easing back down
  • EMMF enters US Gulf Coast barge market
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) announced today that it is to offer a full range of marine fuels (HFO and MDO) for barge delivery in the ports of Beaumont, Port Neches, Port Arthur, Orange, and the Lake Charles area of the US Gulf Coast.
  • P&O to close Anderson Hughes London office
    It has been confirmed today that the shipping group P&O has decided to axe its London subsidiary Anderson Hughes & Co. Ltd., which offers bunker broker services as well as shipbroking and chartering services.
  • Rotterdam firm, supply tight

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Celadon Appoints Tom Glaser as COO
  • New ro/ro service between France and UK
  • Alitalia now ready for privatization
  • Setback for Port of Strasbourg
  • Schenker expands Milan facility
  • Brandenburg (Germany): Hard times for law breakers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • The Commission publishes shame list of banned vessels
  • 15 killed when gangway collapsed
  • Eight member states one step closer to the Court on safety issue

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Evergreen Marine making payment to settle Kalama oil spill penalty
  • Matson rate increases set to kick-in in January
  • Port of Bellingham invites participation in gingerbread event
  • Port of Seattle on top in customer service poll
  • Alliance moving to larger ships for NYX service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Probe ordered into Queen Mary 2 tragedy
    INVESTIGATORS were struggling to explain yesterday what caused the raised walkway used for access to the Queen Mary 2 to collapse, killing 15 people.
  • Cosco to charter five Costamare newbuilds
    ONE of the largest ever single chartering deals in the container sector has been agreed between independent owner Costamare Shipping and China Ocean Shipping Co for five ships the Greek operator has on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • ABS 'has no record' of faxed warning on Prestige corrosion
    ABS says it has no record of receiving a fax from the relief master of the Prestige warning it of serious deficiencies in the vessel's structure three months before the tanker sank off the coast of Spain.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Port state bribery, claims Swift
    BRIBERY and corruption within Port State Control authorities is a serious issue that needs the immediate attention of the shipping industry, according to Intertanko managing director Peter Swift
  • Mega gas carriers proposed for UK
    THE proposed South Hook LNG import terminal at Milford Haven, UK, which is being developed by ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum, has received planning permission
  • Scan Star survivor to sue Skuld THIRTEEN years after fire on the Scandinavian Star claimed 158 lives, the Norwegian justice ministry has granted a Danish survivor the right to sue Skuld, its P&I club
  • ISU warning disappoints Karachi
    KARACHI Port Trust says it is "disappointed" by ISU president Joop Timmermans' statement that members might not assist in further incidents in Pakistani waters
  • Navy refuses to seize Greepeace ship
    GUJARAT Maritime Board and Greenpeace are locked in a stand-off after the Indian navy refused to seize Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior, which is anchored off Alang
  • Surveyor shortage worries Durban
    STRONG concern has been expressed that Africa's busiest port is at unnecessary risk because of a serious shortage of SA Maritime Safety Authority surveyors in Durban
  • SA Shipyards goes under
  • Madrid threatened to sink Prestige
  • Government steps in on Subic row
  • Genoa strike threat raises concern
  • Australia brings cruise into line
  • China drawn into shipyard sack race
  • Cambodia detains suspicious ship
  • Inchon signs box terminal agreement
  • Hanjin unions reach agreement
  • French union opposes new flag

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Trailer Bridge loss narrows
    Volume increases helping to spur higher rates for carrier in U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico services.
  • MOL charters 200,000-ton bulkers
    The carrier orders pair of ships to haul iron ore from western Australia to China steel mill.
  • Cargo leads Korean Air net
    Third-quarter airfreight revenue increased 7 percent from a year ago.
  • Shanghai air boom outpaces Taiwan
  • Matson hikes westbound Hawaii rates
  • Menlo offers logistics management system
  • U.S. transport security forum slated for Cairo
  • Boxes boost P&W income
  • Bangladesh port to tighten security
  • RailAmerica names North American COO
  • European ports brace for strikes
  • NVOs get more time to plead case to FMC

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • European parties: market access to ports vote 'too close to call'
    Members in two of the European Parliament's (EP) largest party-groupings are said to be ready to defy party policy over the Market Access to Port Services bill being debated in Parliament this week.
  • Shipping association wants bunker tax dropped
    A Californian shipping association is lobbying to have tax on bunker fuel dropped as soon as possible, arguing ships are no longer bunkering in California and waterfront businesses are suffering.
  • Lloyd Triestino launches new Mediterranean service
  • Far Eastern container volumes on the up
  • Bridges to help Hong Kong compete with Shenzhen
  • Israeli port strike ends as negotiations continue
  • Greek dockers call two 48-hour strikes
  • K Line sets up Shanghai logistics company
  • Matson's Hawaii rates to rise in January
  • New chief executive for Port of Melbourne
  • North American Rail Group appointment
  • Exel adds Chinese box reservation system
  • Gate control system to improve terminal efficiency

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • John Besman dies
    Former Dreyfus broker and leading New York arbitrator passes away.
  • ABS seizes on Prestige steel analysis
    Society says latest evidence refutes bad maintenance claims.
  • Loews founder Tisch dies
    New York billionaire leaves behind chain of businesses, from movie theatres to supertankers.
  • Trailer Bridge stays in the red
    Puerto Rico specialist looks for refinancing ahead of $14m January payment.
  • VLCC rates teeter on brink of WS 200
    Brokers convinced expected pre-Christmas cargo splurge will push charterers over the edge.
  • Christian Salamon buys second Dynacom suezmax
    German owner adds Voyager's sistership to fleet and hints at big developments next year.
  • Queen Mary 2 delivery to go ahead
    Yard boss Patrick Boissier "appalled" by number of casualties.
  • Iraq oil smuggling ships sought
    Coalition navy forces seek suspect vessels which slipped detention net.
  • Wage boost for Tordenskjold crews
    Union wins big pay deal for Polish seafarers onboard two Norwegian-controlled cement carriers.
  • Naikai notches modest gain
    Japanese shipbuilder returns to profit in first half after grim 2002.
  • Ulstein to convert Solstad cable-layer
    Norwegian yard to give new lease of life to vessel it built in 2001.
  • Seyang sustains winning streak
    Korean bulker owner continues to post a profit in 2003.
  • MOL orders capes for Baosteel work
    But owner keeping quiet on total number of large bulkers contracted.
  • TTA looks ahead
    More second-hand bulker purchases likely after Thai owner doubles annual earnings.
  • Premuda pushes up profit
    Italian owner bullish on year-end result.
  • Big Whites add bite to MC's earnings
    Sale of four boxships boosts US-listed owner's nine-month figures.
  • Sea Containers targets Customs cash
    Ferry operator to sue UK authorities after random passenger searches "deterred customers."
  • Seabulk holds on to profit
    Third quarter result dips at US tanker owner, but year-to-date figures stay in the black.
  • EC publishes ship blacklist
    Ten ships banned and 143 given yellow card in post-Prestige crackdown.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
  • Trailer Bridge narrows losses
  • "K" Line gets permission to set up Shanghai logistics firm
  • China's largest steelmaker charters MOL bulk ships
  • Evergreen America moves back to Jersey City
  • Matson to raise Hawaii rates in January
  • Matson headquarters moves from San Francisco to Oakland
  • Lufthansa achieves third quarter profit
  • Con-Way to institute health care surcharge
  • FMC reopens comment period for NVO service contract petitions
  • Ex-Im Bank to set up $500 million trade facility in Iraq
  • PBB provides online help to Canadian food shippers
  • Argix Direct scanning technology reduces retail misdeliveries
  • P&O Ports North America appoints Rupert marketing director
  • U.S. salvors prepared for terrorist port attacks with ships
  • Coast Guard sets up security around Miami FTAA meeting
  • Coast Guard warns of floating logs off Oregon

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
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
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
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