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June 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore bunkering industry given 2 years to meet new standards
    SINGAPORE's bunker suppliers and surveyors have been given a two-year deadline to meet strict new government-enforced supply chain quality standards, or face losing their accreditation.
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos is elected new IMO chief
    VETERAN Greek maritime administrator Efthimios Mitropoulos has been elected as the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation .
  • Star ships coming back
    STAR Cruises is bringing back two of its biggest ships, SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo, to their homeports in Singapore and Hong Kong after a temporary deployment in Australia to escape the fallout from the Sars outbreak.
  • Salvagers to cut up car carrier
    SALVAGERS will start this week to cut up the wreck of a luxury car carrier which has proved a hazard to navigation since it sank in the English Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, six months ago.
  • Australia fines Indonesian poachers
    THE skippers of 31 Indonesian fishing boats confiscated after they were caught poaching off Australia's north coast have escaped with fines and warnings, but many remain in jail unable to pay the fines, officials said.
  • 90 missing in China ship collision
    A passenger ship and a cargo vessel have collided in heavy fog on China's Yangtze River, leaving at least 90 people missing, state press and local officials said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus jumbo catches carriers' eyes at Paris show
    LINGERING doubts about the much-hyped A380 superjumbo jet are being laid to rest at this week's Paris Air Show as airlines line up to order the 555-seat giant being developed by European plane maker Airbus.
  • Rolls-Royce seals US$150m Gulf Air deal
  • Cathay gets approval to start HK-Beijing service
  • Sars-hit Dragonair increases July flights
  • Northwest 'to lay off 150 mechanics'
  • MAS, Garuda sign code share agreement
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper paying freight through consolidator assumes risk: US court
    A SHIPPER that chose to pay ocean freight through a cargo consolidator rather than directly to the carrier assumed the risk that the consolidator might not pay the carrier, a US appeals court ruled last month.
Port Shots
  • PORT Shots
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder, won an order from TotalFinaElf E&P Angola to build an offshore plant worth US$135 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore bunkering industry given 2 years to meet new standards
    SINGAPORE's bunker suppliers and surveyors have been given a two-year deadline to meet strict new government-enforced supply chain quality standards, or face losing their accreditation.
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos is elected new IMO chief
    VETERAN Greek maritime administrator Efthimios Mitropoulos has been elected as the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation .
  • Star ships coming back
    STAR Cruises is bringing back two of its biggest ships, SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo, to their homeports in Singapore and Hong Kong after a temporary deployment in Australia to escape the fallout from the Sars outbreak.
  • Salvagers to cut up car carrier
    SALVAGERS will start this week to cut up the wreck of a luxury car carrier which has proved a hazard to navigation since it sank in the English Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, six months ago.
  • Australia fines Indonesian poachers
    THE skippers of 31 Indonesian fishing boats confiscated after they were caught poaching off Australia's north coast have escaped with fines and warnings, but many remain in jail unable to pay the fines, officials said.
  • 90 missing in China ship collision
    A passenger ship and a cargo vessel have collided in heavy fog on China's Yangtze River, leaving at least 90 people missing, state press and local officials said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus jumbo catches carriers' eyes at Paris show
    LINGERING doubts about the much-hyped A380 superjumbo jet are being laid to rest at this week's Paris Air Show as airlines line up to order the 555-seat giant being developed by European plane maker Airbus.
  • Rolls-Royce seals US$150m Gulf Air deal
  • Cathay gets approval to start HK-Beijing service
  • Sars-hit Dragonair increases July flights
  • Northwest 'to lay off 150 mechanics'
  • MAS, Garuda sign code share agreement
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper paying freight through consolidator assumes risk: US court
    A SHIPPER that chose to pay ocean freight through a cargo consolidator rather than directly to the carrier assumed the risk that the consolidator might not pay the carrier, a US appeals court ruled last month.
Port Shots
  • PORT Shots
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder, won an order from TotalFinaElf E&P Angola to build an offshore plant worth US$135 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore bunkering industry given 2 years to meet new standards
    SINGAPORE's bunker suppliers and surveyors have been given a two-year deadline to meet strict new government-enforced supply chain quality standards, or face losing their accreditation.
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos is elected new IMO chief
    VETERAN Greek maritime administrator Efthimios Mitropoulos has been elected as the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation .
  • Star ships coming back
    STAR Cruises is bringing back two of its biggest ships, SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo, to their homeports in Singapore and Hong Kong after a temporary deployment in Australia to escape the fallout from the Sars outbreak.
  • Salvagers to cut up car carrier
    SALVAGERS will start this week to cut up the wreck of a luxury car carrier which has proved a hazard to navigation since it sank in the English Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, six months ago.
  • Australia fines Indonesian poachers
    THE skippers of 31 Indonesian fishing boats confiscated after they were caught poaching off Australia's north coast have escaped with fines and warnings, but many remain in jail unable to pay the fines, officials said.
  • 90 missing in China ship collision
    A passenger ship and a cargo vessel have collided in heavy fog on China's Yangtze River, leaving at least 90 people missing, state press and local officials said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus jumbo catches carriers' eyes at Paris show
    LINGERING doubts about the much-hyped A380 superjumbo jet are being laid to rest at this week's Paris Air Show as airlines line up to order the 555-seat giant being developed by European plane maker Airbus.
  • Rolls-Royce seals US$150m Gulf Air deal
  • Cathay gets approval to start HK-Beijing service
  • Sars-hit Dragonair increases July flights
  • Northwest 'to lay off 150 mechanics'
  • MAS, Garuda sign code share agreement
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper paying freight through consolidator assumes risk: US court
    A SHIPPER that chose to pay ocean freight through a cargo consolidator rather than directly to the carrier assumed the risk that the consolidator might not pay the carrier, a US appeals court ruled last month.
Port Shots
  • PORT Shots
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder, won an order from TotalFinaElf E&P Angola to build an offshore plant worth US$135 million.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore bunkering industry given 2 years to meet new standards
    SINGAPORE's bunker suppliers and surveyors have been given a two-year deadline to meet strict new government-enforced supply chain quality standards, or face losing their accreditation.
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos is elected new IMO chief
    VETERAN Greek maritime administrator Efthimios Mitropoulos has been elected as the new secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation .
  • Star ships coming back
    STAR Cruises is bringing back two of its biggest ships, SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo, to their homeports in Singapore and Hong Kong after a temporary deployment in Australia to escape the fallout from the Sars outbreak.
  • Salvagers to cut up car carrier
    SALVAGERS will start this week to cut up the wreck of a luxury car carrier which has proved a hazard to navigation since it sank in the English Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, six months ago.
  • Australia fines Indonesian poachers
    THE skippers of 31 Indonesian fishing boats confiscated after they were caught poaching off Australia's north coast have escaped with fines and warnings, but many remain in jail unable to pay the fines, officials said.
  • 90 missing in China ship collision
    A passenger ship and a cargo vessel have collided in heavy fog on China's Yangtze River, leaving at least 90 people missing, state press and local officials said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus jumbo catches carriers' eyes at Paris show
    LINGERING doubts about the much-hyped A380 superjumbo jet are being laid to rest at this week's Paris Air Show as airlines line up to order the 555-seat giant being developed by European plane maker Airbus.
  • Rolls-Royce seals US$150m Gulf Air deal
  • Cathay gets approval to start HK-Beijing service
  • Sars-hit Dragonair increases July flights
  • Northwest 'to lay off 150 mechanics'
  • MAS, Garuda sign code share agreement
Admiralty Casebook
  • Shipper paying freight through consolidator assumes risk: US court
    A SHIPPER that chose to pay ocean freight through a cargo consolidator rather than directly to the carrier assumed the risk that the consolidator might not pay the carrier, a US appeals court ruled last month.
Port Shots
  • PORT Shots
    DAEWOO Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co, the world's second-largest shipbuilder, won an order from TotalFinaElf E&P Angola to build an offshore plant worth US$135 million.

Sched Netweb site
  • Exel unveils new Chinese name
  • Essential dredging at Fremantle gets underway
  • US announces $170m port security grants
  • Efthimios Mitropoulos elected new IMO secretary-general
  • New toll increases for Panama Canal from July
  • U-Freight appoints new GM for Thailand
  • Oakland addresses truck traffic and road congestion
  • Horizon boss gets top US award
  • China Southern sees cash cow in animal flights
  • Emirates London Gatwick service brought forward
  • BA Cargo get new Northern Ireland boss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shreyas Shipping to enter box feeder market on East Coast by year-end
  • G8 lines to implement peak season surcharge in Aug.
  • China keen to strengthen ties with India
  • Shourie fancies Chinese style of offering concessions to US cos
  • Encourage oilseeds import instead of oil, urges SEAI head
  • US may put Indian goods back on GSP - Restraint on steel exports stressed
  • m.v. Aeolian Sun docks at Tuticorin Port with ODC tanks for Kudankulam N-power plant
  • Kanara Chamber seeks cargo diversion to New Mangalore Port
  • Airlines raise baggage rates by nearly 60 pc, courier cos upset
  • Emirates signs $ 19-bn deal for 71 aircraft - Biggest-ever order in global aviation history
  • NHAI to select bids for highway projects on least-cost basis
  • Several myths & fears on service tax dispelled at CII seminar
  • Pharma industry may get fresh sops
  • Exim Policy Analysis - VI
  • IMC discussion on art of making deal
  • Jaitley may open CII's Shanghai office on June 26
  • AIAI meet with Laos PM today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Pacific Northwest markets tight, good demand
  • Vancouver: Congestion clears as demand dies down
  • Oil prices pressured by US inventory gains, Iraqi exports
    Improved US crude stocks, high imports and news of the first post-war Iraqi oil exports weighed on the market today.
  • First Iraqi oil exports scheduled, northern pipeline repaired
    3 tankers are scheduled to begin loading a total of 3 million barrels of Iraqi crude from Ceyhan, Turkey, on Sunday.
  • ARA avails mixed on bitumen season and loading issues
  • Oil major refutes rumours of withdrawal from US market
    Current tight avails for a number of players in the US Gulf Coast bunker market appears to have given birth to rumours that a relative newcomer to this market is pulling out of bunker operations in the area. The origin of these rumours are unclear, but were dismissed by a spokesman today.
  • Is the current Japanese run of fortune sustainable?
    With buyers now used to Japan being the cheaper option in the region, confidence in the lower levels offered by the country's market has grown significantly. Some players have expressed concerns as to how long avails will hold out in the larger ports in the country.
  • Singapore bunkers firm on tight avails despite inventory gains
    There appears to be a pretty dire situation for prompt bunker supplies in Singapore at present, which is keeping prices firm despite losses in the fuel oil cargo market and reports of ballooning on-shore stocks of fuel oil.
  • Genoa still choked in bearish but stable Italy
  • Singapore residual stocks reported at 5-month high
    The build in inventories was attributed to the recent influx of cargoes from Northwest Europe, and in particular from Venezuela.
  • Brazil: IFOs up, temporary suspension of Paranagua deliveries
  • Rotterdam steady, market quiet

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Patrick Bongers to head BAX-Global branch in Frankfurt
  • Ecsa: Ship recycling meeting with Greenpeace
  • Lufthansa's CEO forecasts recovery
  • VTG-Lehnkering to hive off its bulk and special logistics activities
  • Kuehne & Nagel: Lead logistics provider for new Siemens cell phone

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • New ro-pax'es to Norfolkline
  • Frontline remains optimistic
  • Russian navy shows its flag in the Baltic

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Kvichak delivers Griffon hovercraft
    Kvichak Marine Industries of Seattle, WA, together with Griffon Hovercraft, recently delivered a Griffon 2000TD hovercraft to Crowley Marine Services Inc.
  • Yantai-Raffles wins jack-up order
    China's Yantai-Raffles Shipyard has completed the negotiations for the construction of a new generation of self-propelled jack-up.
  • Keppel Singmarine gets orders
    Keppel Singmarine (KSM), the specialized shipbuilding division of Keppel Offshore & Marine, will build two Anchor Handling Tug/ Supply (AHTS) vessels for CH Offshore Ltd, and two harbor tugs for Maju Maritime Pte Ltd.
  • IMO elects new Secretary General
    Efthimios Mitropoulos of Greece will succeed William O'Neil

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Greek maritime specialist named IMO Secretary-General
  • Rail freight intermodal count rolls to positive total for week
  • Italian port of Genoa joins Container Security Initiative
  • Ceremony marks launch of second TOTE Orca-class vessel
  • Cruise ship hits bottom in Prince William Sound

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kien Hung ships up for grabs again as sale fails
    PUBLIC bids will be invited for six Kien Hung/Powick Shipping containerships, four of which are under arrest in Hong Kong, after a planned private treaty sale collapsed.
  • Ferry firms lash French terror defence
    FERRY operators have renewed their call for a level playing field on security issues, voicing concern that security was only going one way on the English Channel.
  • Stelmar costs soar post-9/11
    Stelmar Shipping chief executive Peter Goodfellow said security costs at the Athens-based petroleum transport company have risen almost 10% after the September 11 terror attacks.
  • New chapter in Torm saga as Beltest raises stake beyond 30%
    Manoeuvring in the shares of Torm, the Danish bulk shipping group, has taken a fresh twist, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Have your say!
  • Four seamen killed in tanker blast
  • Police impound blast ship papers
  • Shot in the arm for US cabotage
  • CSI credited for arms seizures
  • Owners face higher operating costs
  • Dominican Rep. fights piracy stigma
  • New South Port for Colombo
  • Court rejects Kien Hung ship bids
  • EU states see 'terrorism' differently
  • Spark blamed for fatal explosion
  • New box line from Russia to Germany
  • Dutch shipyards cut their cloth
  • Frontline: Very Large Cash Creator
  • Space tightens as demand soars
  • Antwerp bursting with boxes
  • Conferences bid to streamline
  • Adsteam gets vote of confidence
  • Daewoo workers get 5 per cent rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Strong May for Asia-U.S. box imports
    Volumes remained relatively strong in May, a month that was supposed to be a lull before the peak season imports this summer and fall.
  • Dept. of Homeland Security struggling to meld agencies, says GAO official
    The General Accounting Office is reviewing how the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is targeting cargo for further inspection and how that cargo is inspected at ports, a GAO official told a House subcommittee.
  • West Coast lines, terminals to pay more for ILWU benefits
  • Congress may look at bioterrorism law
  • Sri Lanka slates Colombo expansion
  • Rickmers christens ship
  • Loadbook scuttles OrderPro buy
  • Lufthansa sees 2003 loss, CEO retires
  • Singapore Air cuts workforce
  • Famous Pacific Shipping adds Algeria
  • Rail link to Port of Brunswick reopens
  • CSXT to cut up to 200 data-entry jobs in Fla.

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Malaysian PSA subsidiary rocked by million-dollar fraud
    PSA's listed logistics arm, CWT Distribution, has uncovered a S$2 (US$1.15) million fraud at its Malaysian subsidiary.
  • Environmental report into Cape Town congestion plan due next month
    An environmental impact study into a four-year plan to invest about R800 (US$100.3) million in Cape Town harbour is expected by the end of July.
  • Shreyas plans Indian east coast feeder debut, buys vessels
  • Senator rejoins UA in Asia/Arabia service
  • Rotterdam Port appoints Shanghai agent
  • Private port operators demand repeal of India's ICD directive
  • S.Korean handling capacity to reach 17m TEU by 2011

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Skuld rings up $28.6m loss
    Douglas Jacobsohn turns to $25m loan facility to support reserves.
  • Anthony's lament
    Jefferies exec says tanker boys get no respect
  • Spigots open in Ecuador
    Oil strike 'suspended' but not yet over.
  • Transpetro gets new boss
    Veteran politician Machado takes charge of Petrobras' shipping arm.
  • Flopec renews Pella charter
    Deal between TEN and Ecuador state concern to continue for third year.
  • Explosion rocks tanker off Fujairah
    Four dead as ship completing STS transfer to World-Wide VLCC suffers blast.
  • Tor Olav Troim redefines VLCC
    The Frontline chief finds large tankers are more than crude carriers.
  • Ferry sinks after collision on Yangtze River
    Dead and survivors plucked from water in dense fog on Chinese waterway.
  • Star Cruises redeploys SARS-hit ships
    Asian cruise giant confirms dates for SuperStar vessels' return to homeports.
  • Iraq Ceyhan loadings start Sunday
    Turkey's Tupras due to ship first post-war Iraqi crude cargo.
  • Hong Kong Shipowners Association axes staff
    Director Aurthur Bowring says moves clear way for improved technical support.
  • APL Emerald refloated
    Salvage efforts successful as Ofer group containership hauled off rocks in Singapore Straits.
  • Noble's Au calls it a day
    Chief financial officer set to quit owner and commodities trader to concentrate on family business.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2003
  • Swedish Club expects "balanced result"
  • Drewry warns shipowners of increased costs
  • Fourth new service in June at booming Yantian
  • APL cooperates with CMA CGM/Norasia in Asia/Europe
  • Evergreen, Yang Ming swap intra-Asia slots
  • Yang Ming renews bulk, containership fleets
  • IMO elects Mitropoulos as future secretary-general
  • Chicago railroad project aims to speed freight movement
  • Confreight starts Marseille/Tokyo/Yokohama service
  • FMC probes Karouta Kennedy for alleged Shipping Act violations
  • FMC cracks down on Merritts for Shipping Act violations
  • Importer self-assessment program gains momentum
  • AAEI fights attempt to reduce drawbacks
  • Siemens Mobile names Kuehne & Nagel lead logistics provider
  • U.S. protests Mexico restrictions on beef, rice
  • U.S. meat exporters savor perceived benefits of CAFTA
  • U.S., Spanish officials solidify cooperation on transport planning
  • Study: China passes Mexico, Japan as electronics supplier to U.S.
  • WTO seeks advice on future of the multilateral trading system
  • DHL Danzas acquires remaining shares in Cormar

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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