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December 23, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic chart vital when Straits traffic doubles
    THE daunting prospect of shipping traffic and congestion doubling in the already busy Singapore and Malacca Straits makes the proposed Marine Electronic Highway even more pressing, according to top officials at International Maritime Organisation and the World Bank.
  • 9 people face trial over Greek ferry disaster
    NINE people will stand trial over the sinking of a Greek ferry in which 80 people were killed in September 2000, a regional court said.
  • World's largest passenger liner leaves port in muted spirits
    THE world's largest passenger liner, newly-constructed Queen Mary 2 , bid goodbye to its home port of Saint Nazaire yesterday in a ceremony scaled back following 15 deaths in a gangway accident a month ago.
  • 70 missing in mishap
    A ship carrying 70 passengers and crew between islands in the southwestern Philippines has been missing for more than a day after reporting it was in distress, the coast guard said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa plans to increase Asia capacity by 20%
    LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to boost its Asia Pacific capacity by 20 per cent in 2004 in anticipation of strong double-digit passenger growth in the region, according to the airline's regional head.
  • One in 100 fliers likely to develop blood clots: study
  • Hainan Air to buy eight A319s costing US$440m
  • Emery fined US$6m in hazardous cargo case
  • No plans to order B7E7 at the moment: Cathay
  • Log Book
Features
  • Behemoth heralds revival of Pakistan industry
    DYING piece by piece, the beached supertanker looms over the shore, a skeletal Colossus almost too big to be imagined, and a cash cow heralding a rebirth for the country's controversial ship-breaking industry.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Qantas and Australia Post have jointly acquired express road freight operator, Star Track Express for $750 million in a 50:50 joint venture.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic chart vital when Straits traffic doubles
    THE daunting prospect of shipping traffic and congestion doubling in the already busy Singapore and Malacca Straits makes the proposed Marine Electronic Highway even more pressing, according to top officials at International Maritime Organisation and the World Bank.
  • 9 people face trial over Greek ferry disaster
    NINE people will stand trial over the sinking of a Greek ferry in which 80 people were killed in September 2000, a regional court said.
  • World's largest passenger liner leaves port in muted spirits
    THE world's largest passenger liner, newly-constructed Queen Mary 2 , bid goodbye to its home port of Saint Nazaire yesterday in a ceremony scaled back following 15 deaths in a gangway accident a month ago.
  • 70 missing in mishap
    A ship carrying 70 passengers and crew between islands in the southwestern Philippines has been missing for more than a day after reporting it was in distress, the coast guard said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa plans to increase Asia capacity by 20%
    LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to boost its Asia Pacific capacity by 20 per cent in 2004 in anticipation of strong double-digit passenger growth in the region, according to the airline's regional head.
  • One in 100 fliers likely to develop blood clots: study
  • Hainan Air to buy eight A319s costing US$440m
  • Emery fined US$6m in hazardous cargo case
  • No plans to order B7E7 at the moment: Cathay
  • Log Book
Features
  • Behemoth heralds revival of Pakistan industry
    DYING piece by piece, the beached supertanker looms over the shore, a skeletal Colossus almost too big to be imagined, and a cash cow heralding a rebirth for the country's controversial ship-breaking industry.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Qantas and Australia Post have jointly acquired express road freight operator, Star Track Express for $750 million in a 50:50 joint venture.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic chart vital when Straits traffic doubles
    THE daunting prospect of shipping traffic and congestion doubling in the already busy Singapore and Malacca Straits makes the proposed Marine Electronic Highway even more pressing, according to top officials at International Maritime Organisation and the World Bank.
  • 9 people face trial over Greek ferry disaster
    NINE people will stand trial over the sinking of a Greek ferry in which 80 people were killed in September 2000, a regional court said.
  • World's largest passenger liner leaves port in muted spirits
    THE world's largest passenger liner, newly-constructed Queen Mary 2 , bid goodbye to its home port of Saint Nazaire yesterday in a ceremony scaled back following 15 deaths in a gangway accident a month ago.
  • 70 missing in mishap
    A ship carrying 70 passengers and crew between islands in the southwestern Philippines has been missing for more than a day after reporting it was in distress, the coast guard said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa plans to increase Asia capacity by 20%
    LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to boost its Asia Pacific capacity by 20 per cent in 2004 in anticipation of strong double-digit passenger growth in the region, according to the airline's regional head.
  • One in 100 fliers likely to develop blood clots: study
  • Hainan Air to buy eight A319s costing US$440m
  • Emery fined US$6m in hazardous cargo case
  • No plans to order B7E7 at the moment: Cathay
  • Log Book
Features
  • Behemoth heralds revival of Pakistan industry
    DYING piece by piece, the beached supertanker looms over the shore, a skeletal Colossus almost too big to be imagined, and a cash cow heralding a rebirth for the country's controversial ship-breaking industry.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Qantas and Australia Post have jointly acquired express road freight operator, Star Track Express for $750 million in a 50:50 joint venture.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic chart vital when Straits traffic doubles
    THE daunting prospect of shipping traffic and congestion doubling in the already busy Singapore and Malacca Straits makes the proposed Marine Electronic Highway even more pressing, according to top officials at International Maritime Organisation and the World Bank.
  • 9 people face trial over Greek ferry disaster
    NINE people will stand trial over the sinking of a Greek ferry in which 80 people were killed in September 2000, a regional court said.
  • World's largest passenger liner leaves port in muted spirits
    THE world's largest passenger liner, newly-constructed Queen Mary 2 , bid goodbye to its home port of Saint Nazaire yesterday in a ceremony scaled back following 15 deaths in a gangway accident a month ago.
  • 70 missing in mishap
    A ship carrying 70 passengers and crew between islands in the southwestern Philippines has been missing for more than a day after reporting it was in distress, the coast guard said yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa plans to increase Asia capacity by 20%
    LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to boost its Asia Pacific capacity by 20 per cent in 2004 in anticipation of strong double-digit passenger growth in the region, according to the airline's regional head.
  • One in 100 fliers likely to develop blood clots: study
  • Hainan Air to buy eight A319s costing US$440m
  • Emery fined US$6m in hazardous cargo case
  • No plans to order B7E7 at the moment: Cathay
  • Log Book
Features
  • Behemoth heralds revival of Pakistan industry
    DYING piece by piece, the beached supertanker looms over the shore, a skeletal Colossus almost too big to be imagined, and a cash cow heralding a rebirth for the country's controversial ship-breaking industry.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Qantas and Australia Post have jointly acquired express road freight operator, Star Track Express for $750 million in a 50:50 joint venture.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK logistics council sees steady development as plans progress
  • Handling record struck as Hamburg loads 100m tons
  • Rickmers to add currency levy
  • CPR brings remote locomotives into play
  • Bimco Holiday Calendar out now
  • Cargosmart completes online suite
  • Emirates to launch US Eurobond issue
  • SAS Group to outsource after selling Scandinavian IT firm
  • Deadline passes on Northwest note issue
  • Cathay gets first-class Review in survey

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Govt to sell off another 20 pc stake in DCI
  • MoS moots new sops to encourage coastal shipping
  • Grand Alliance announces winter withdrawal of FEX transpacific service
  • Philip Green named CEO of P&O Nedlloyd
  • Shipping sector all set to meet IMO code ahead of deadline
  • Aframax crude carrier joins GE Shipping fleet
  • EC hauls India to WTO over spate of anti-dumping duties
  • FTA facilitates positive growth in India-Lanka trade volumes
  • Singapore textile team explores JVs with Indian firms
  • Diamond exports rise by 28 pc in Nov.
  • Silk goods exports set to fetch more
  • Revitalised MbPT Railway fully geared to meet needs of ex-im trade
  • Mukul Jain announces 1 dedicated rake between RCT-BRC & JNP
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 1,449 million to cross the $ 97-billion mark
  • SurSEZ woos export units, spells out benefits
  • Pre-shipment credit in foreign currency likely for EOUs, SEZ units
  • Textile exporters' BG forfeiture stayed
  • Jaswant hints at bolder economic reforms - As foreign exchange reserves cross $ 100 bn...
  • IOC can prune costs by acquiring ships, feels industry
  • Kerala govt. seeks Central directive on transhipment
  • 8-digit classification code for Central Excise too on anvil
  • Russian Consul-General sees vast scope to increase bilateral trade
  • Karnataka investors' meet nets Rs 5,684 cr. business proposals
  • India fourth-largest fish producer: MPEDA
  • Hyderabad zone gets new Customs chief

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Pre holiday demand pushes Gibraltars earliest dates back
  • Seka S.A. announces product expansion
  • Turkish supplier extends product line
    CYE Petrol Tic Ltd Sti announced to Bunkerworld today that, effective this week, they will be extending their product line in their ports of physical supply in Turkey.
  • Istanbul port conditions remain good
  • Barwil enhances new worldwide logo
  • Rotterdam heavily congested, most suppliers booked til year-end

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Scandlines launches payment scheme via internet
  • Italy to introduce tonnage tax for shipping
  • Wincanton and Alba turn up the volume
  • Ziegler Paris to partner Transnatur Spain
  • Austravel offers new London-Sydney route
  • Coscon confirms second Europe-China service
  • Parting of the ways for GEL and J'rn Wittenberg

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Novoship hits back over Geroi Sevastopolya
  • French financial support to short sea shipping initiatives
  • Confusion about Stolt's future
  • Queen size cruise vessel on her way to home port

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • K Line orders VLCCs
  • P&O Nedlloyd gets new boss
  • Grand Alliance pulls Pacific SW Service "for 6 weeks"
  • Hutchison denies Jinzhou purchase

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Final paperwork signed for Boeing's choice of Everett
  • International Maritime Organization puts number of resolutions in motion
  • Sharp-eared Coast Guardsman saves life of man drifting in river
  • Port of Everett receives clean excise tax audit
  • NYK moves ahead with shift to double-hull VLCC fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Queen Mary 2 takes Cunard's breath away
    SHE could have said "absolutely fabulous". What she actually said was "absolutely breathtaking".
  • Charles Taylor launches bold takeover bid
    INSURANCE and marine services group Charles Taylor Consulting has launched one of its most ambitious expansion plans to date, involving the takeover of international claims advice company Bateman Chapman, which will cost up to '18.9m ($33m).
  • Baltic issues Supramax index draft
    THE BALTIC Exchange has issued the draft proposals for its new Supramax index first announced in July this year, writes Neville Smith.
  • Croatia's Viktor Lenac freed from E 102m debt
    A NEW debt-free company is set to rise from the ashes of Viktor Lenac, enabling the Croatian shipbuilder to complete its $40m orderbook.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • BP to supply Indonesian LNG to US
    BP has reached preliminary agreement with Sempra Energy to supply the US market with LNG from Indonesia for 20 years through a Mexican port in Baja California
  • US placed on Code Orange alert
    THE US government, citing new threats from Al-Qaeda, placed the nation on a heightened 'Code Orange' terror alert yesterday
  • B Aires box terminals breathe again
    CONTAINER terminal owners in Argentina are breathing a sigh of relief as they record their first across-the-board throughput increases in five years
  • Nine accused over Express Samina
    FIVE of the Express Samina's officers have been accused of multiple charges of manslaughter, together with two ship inspectors and two company executives
  • Vervat signs with HPH over Hanno
    ROTTERDAM container stevedore Hans Vervat has signed a letter of intent with Hutchison Port Holdings for the take-over of Hanno by Hutchison subsidiary ECT
  • Second-hand car sales prompt call
    THE increasing popularity of weekly auctions of second-hand Japanese cars in the UK has prompted a direct monthly call at the port of Tilbury by car carriers
  • Philippines fears ferry sinking
  • Penta-TOA submit lowest Subic bid
  • ABP in '165M Humber investment
  • Royal Caribbean signs up at Bayonne
  • Norway engineers indicted in Miami
  • China takes top slot for Indian ore
  • Israeli port figures reveal upturn
  • Novoship speaks out on Geroi S

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Brokers file FMC China bond petition
    National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association wants agency to allow U.S. NVOs to amend bonds to meet China requirements.
  • Singapore, Indonesia step up anti-piracy measures in key shipping lane
    Countries ally to combat increasing number of attacks in Malacca Straits, the strategic sealane linking the two countries and Malaysia.
  • UPS, FedEx hit DOT Astar ruling
    Express carriers want decision approving Astar as domestic airline overturned.
  • NVO lobby supports range rates
  • Grand Alliance suspends FEX service
  • Customs solicits container security proposals
  • Coast Guard publishes maritime security directives
  • Cruise terminal won't affect Bayonne box port plans
  • Station to boost India port boxes
  • Truckers block Israeli port
  • General Maritime files $500M shelf offer

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • ECT purchase of Hanno 'reduces choice'
    Rotterdam terminal operator ECT reached agreement today on its acquisition of Hanno Terminal, but the announcement prompted criticism from the Rotterdam Shipagents' Association (VRC), saying the move reduced choice.
  • Orange Level does not mean port closures, DHS stresses
    No ports will be closed due to yesterday's elevation of the US National Threat Level to orange - the second-highest - and even a Code Red might not close all US ports.
  • Grand Alliance confirms winter withdrawal of FEX
  • Canadian Pacific Railway launches 'mega' intermodal trains
  • Swiss rail company starts new Duisburg-Domodossola service
  • Auckland figures up for the year, but November figures lack lustre
  • Durban Container Terminal signs super-postpanamax crane deal

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2003
  • Orange light for Boston LNG
    Mayor and Mass governor both wary in light of US terror alert.
  • Genmar brings home a B+
    Ratings agency Standard & Poor's issues report card on $500m shelf registration.
  • Royal Olympic cancels Mexican cruise
    Company can't risk foreign-port seizure as bankruptcy talks continue.
  • ASP tanker in lengthy detention
    Condition of elderly Maltese vessel contrasts with manager's corporate motto.
  • Such a mess
    Exxon Valdez spill much worse than first thought, study says.
  • Tragic liner delivered
    Red faces as Carnival hit by flag blues up as $800m cruise liner sails from St Nazaire.
  • Indian Oil to venture into shipping
    State owned refiner in the market for two or three VLCCs.
  • Borgestad sees New Year cheer
    Shipowner Christian Knudsen takes the helm of troubled bulker company.
  • Investor unloads Eidsiva shares
    Fraud probe linked venture realises $3.7m by cutting stake in car carrier.
  • K Line in double VLCC order
    It's two down and ninety-eight to go as owner kick-starts 100 ship five-year ordering spree.
  • Daewoo confirms newbuilding deals
    South Korean yard completes order for haul for 2003 with deals for seven ships worth $390m.
  • General Maritime seeks fresh funds
    Peter Georgiopoulos' New York-listed tanker company files $500m shelf offering with SEC.
  • Nine to face Express Samina charges
    Crew, owner's representatives plus coast guard inspectors to stand trial over Greek ferry disaster.
  • Singapore calls for closer anti-piracy ties
    Lion Republic urges closer co-operation with Indonesia as it says pirates will be "regarded" as terrorists

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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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