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BRIEFS

June 27, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Peak season looks good for box trade
SURGING container volumes on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes are positioning the industry for a much needed recovery, as lines race to add capacity.
Seized ship illegally registered: Greece
A ship laden with explosives that was seized by Greece at the weekend was illegally registered, Greek officials said on Wednesday, as the vessel's seven-man crew was remanded in custody.
Carnival profit takes hit from war
CARNIVAL Corp, the world's biggest cruise group, on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly profit and said earnings for the rest of the year would be lower than analysts expected due to weak bookings during the war in Iraq.
H1 business on expected lines: P&O
PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Navigation Co, the UK's No 1 shipper, said business in the first half was in line with the company's forecasts.
Vessel in distress
FREIGHTER Able 1 from Panama seen listing by 40 degrees 150 nautical miles southeast of the Horn of Africa on Wednesday.

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines see recovery in passenger numbers
ASIAN airlines have started to see post-Sars signs of recovery as they reported significant jumps in the number of passengers carried daily and increased flight capacities.
European airlines suffer 5.2% fall in May traffic
New Saudi airline planned
US pilots get award for landing unflyable plane
High-fliers go for low-key decor
Star in the sky

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie safety body needs powers to measure ship crews' alcohol levels
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority should seek new laws from the federal government to give itself the power to measure blood alcohol levels of ships' crews using breath analysis equipment, according to a recent report.

Port Shots

Port shots
A new shipping line between south China's Xiamen port and the Mediterranean opened last weekend.

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FedEx sees earnings, package volume jump Exel-Sinotrans moves Menlo opens sixth US border facility IMO cracks whip on NGOs TSC backs Rate Explorer to support business growth Singapore, Jordan seek free trade agreement Lion City port panel praise Nigerian ports Famous Pacific launches new groupage service Hapag-Lloyd to launch new intra-European service DHL, Sydney Airport to develop new airfreight hub Swiss to cut 3,000 jobs, ground 34 aircraft Alitalia begins flying to Calcutta Garuda and Malaysian agree to single ticket deal

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SCI earns net profit of Rs 274.78 cr. MSC to call at Mundra box terminal with dedicated weekly service - MSC Camille's call in mid-July to mark beginning of new era New structure for epic service announced Hello! Chinese to source telecom software from India! 40,000 t. wheat to be exported to Kenya Indian mangoes to tickle Chinese palates Methanol makers cut prices by 15-20 pc as imports flood market Cochin Port users demand removal of curbs on ICD shipments Emirates SkyCargo launches 4 freighter routes Abrupt hike in air baggage rates wallops courier industry Directorate Rail Movement may be overhauled to streamline bulk freight transportation Rail Coach Factory makes first refrigerated van Kalmar secures truck maintenance division of Condane at Arhus Harbour Customs to bring out unified rules for units in SEZs next month Policy on payment of royalties under foreign tech tie-up eased Excise duty on STBs waived, BCD on 3 components cut SAD on hearing aid components removed Govt may fancy leasing route for Mumbai, Delhi airports Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures CII team to visit UK from June 30

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JUNE 26, 2003
West Coast no exception to firming trend East Coast firm due to tight near-term Gulf Coast replenishment unlikely to ease prices near-term Montreal suppliers hesitant in following firmer markets ARA region: Rocketing prices & operational problems mute demand Regional fuel oil tightness may ease after heavy Chinese imports Strong Chinese demand for fuel oil in June has contributed to a regional tightness for high sulphur fuel oil. Whether or not Chinese imports are set to continue soaking up much of the region's available barrels is therefore a point of interest for the bunker market. UAE: Local supplier clarifies bunkering situation at Kalba Local bunker supplier at the Kalba Anchorage, Oil Marketing And Trading, today sent its costumers a circular to clarify any confusion that may have arisen about the legality of lifting bunkers at this United Arab Emirates anchorage. You can read it in full here. Two sides to every Japanese bunker story Old ghosts return to haunt Japan - but is an exorcism at hand? \| In Full \| Singapore price rise on its last legs? After a month of rising fuel oil prices and tighter fundamentals due to bumper Chinese imports, the Singapore bunker market may now be at its short-term peak. Although avails are tight now and going into July, the situation could ease later this month if, as some believe, Chinese imports slow down. Rotterdam sharply higher Fuel shortages strike another Italian port Maritime organisations express concern about EU tanker proposals The Round Table of international maritime associations comments on EU proposals to amend Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, regarding the accelerated phasing out of single-hull tankers, the Condition Assessment Scheme and the ban on transporting heavy grades of oil in single- hulled tankers.

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JUNE 26, 2003
Senator Lines Regional-Office Asia under new leadership Privatisation at the Port of Beirut ISPS to cost 10 euros per teu Emirates SkyCargo launches four freighter routes Spoornet asked to work around the clock

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JUNE 26, 2003
Panic when "Moscow" came adrift Mäntyluoto Works notice about lay off Rasmussen loses Torm share claim in court

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JUNE 26, 2003
Austal USA wins vehicle/passenger ferry contract Austal USA has secured its largest order to date for the construction of a 58 metre vehicle-passenger ferry Round Table calls for action on Places of Refuge July 1, 2003 EU deadline is approaching Stolt Nielsen executive faces antitrust charges Price fixing and bid rigging alleged

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JUNE 26, 2003
Third Runway for Sea-Tac Airport now pencils in at over $1 billion Rail freight traffic holds steady during week ending June 14 Portland Airport invites public to sample 'Pack-A-Picnic' promotion Crowley Maritime wins NAVSEA pact for engineering and salvage services Oregon DOT awards grant to upgrade Portland's Union Station

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Blair and Putin sign up to gas pipeline co-operation RUSSIAN and British oil ministers have signed a memorandum of co-operation on a new subsea gas pipeline which will bring more opportunities for offshore pipe installation contractors hungry for work. Special status for Baltic is blocked by Russia RUSSIA'S veto has blocked a decision to award the Baltic Sea the status of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area, effectively quashing a bid to ban single-hull tankers in the region immediately. Growing container volumes help P&O offset $8.3m pension charge P&O will take a £5m ($8.3m) charge to cover pension-fund deficit, but still expects its first half to be in line with its forecasts, the company said yesterday. Naval exercises to lift Panama security THE US will hold naval exercises with Panama and Chile in July and August to improve security in and around the Panama Canal, the first such attempt to combat possible terrorist threats to the Atlantic-Pacific link that is one of the world's busiest shipping routes, Bloomberg reports. Utkilens in system deal with Telenor CHEMICAL tanker operator Anders Utkilens has contracted to install a Very Small Aperture Terminal communications solution provided by Norway's Telenor.

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JUNE 26, 2003
Roadmap to maritime prosperity ACLN fraud case moving ahead EU refuge date slipping away Japan seeks shipbuilding third Knightsbridge faces tough decisions OOCL denies 9,600-TEU talks Carnival expects turbulence Dutch yard buys another USWC marine terminals to collude Hopes fade for missing Abel I crew Visag strike over private terminal Class needs an overhaul, says ABS Panama Canal seeks earlier warning Volgotanker tightens control PSA in wage restructure talks Ferry operators now fully liable Unlit navaid blamed for sinking

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JUNE 26, 2003
Calif. ports brace for truck-idling law Industry watches, waits as container terminals implement trucker appointments, extended gate hours in bid to avoid fines. Box boom for P&O ports, shipping The British transport and logistics group said container traffic at its global port network is up by more than 20 percent over the previous year and its container shipping operations are performing ahead of expectations. EU extends shipyard aid as South Korea blocks WTO probe Swiss WorldCargo speeds plans for partners FMC wants more info on Indamex change Fedex expands Hong Kong logistics Deringer opens 3PL unit Stonepath spree nets Miami broker Virgin Cargo fires cargo VP Ryan DHL Danzas strengthens network in Turkey BDP certified for C-TPAT Commerce committee to consider Marad bill

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JUNE 26, 2003
Alliance switch boosts Rotterdam at Hamburg's expense The New World Alliance (NWA) has started to move its westbound Asian export traffic destined for Scandinavia and the Baltic from Hamburg to Rotterdam. CMA CGM and CSCL seal US/Mediterranean service deal French operator CMA CGM and its partner China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) will deploy their own vessels in a new West Mediterranean to US East Coast service in the autumn. Asian cargo exceeds European freight for the first time in NY&NJ Itajai dockers accept 20% pay deal Korea/China cargo volumes to grow 20% a year Indian Government office to levy port service tax Bourne to lead: MOL promotes European to top job La Spezia and Colombo join CSI

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JUNE 26, 2003
Stolt dealt another blow Chemical giant, three competitors lose bid to arbitrate price-fixing charges. Petrobras faces tax nuisance Brazilian state officials close to applying 18% levy on crude exports. Moody's smiles on Teekay Credit agency withdraws concerns about Navion deal, confirms all ratings. Shipping on Myanmar-links blacklist Carnival and Sea Containers among those singled out. EU called to act on Places of Refuge Maritime organisations point to 1 July deadline for member states. WTO passes up EU panel request European Union to press case again next month on Korean pricing. ShipServ fast forwards Online supplies dotcom links with agency group in logistics service. Novoship clarifies on Moscow stoppage Russian owner says media reports were "exaggerated" and "groundless." P&O holds fast to forecast UK ports and ferries group says ports container volumes growing. Bruce is back Doyen of collapsed cruise lines Bruce Nierenberg is back. This time at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Japan builders keep piling on the orders Yards have started new fiscal year as they ended the last one, with a continued strong order intake. Nine rescued from ship off Somalia Six still missing as US Navy participates in second Indian Ocean rescue effort in as many days. Hapag-Lloyd boosts European routes German firm links up with Lloyd Triestino to launch new north Europe to Mediterranean service. Austal inks US ro-pax first Australian builder secures first newbuilding contract in US for a vehicle-passenger fast ferry.

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JUNE 26, 2003
House committee probes foreign charterers' impact on U.S. dredging Senate Commerce recommends $3.1 million per ship in MSP Air cargo security measures move through House Railroads, truckers come together on truck sizes CaroTrans returns to Caribbean, Central American markets USDA allows irradiation treatment for Hawaiian sweet potatoes USDA changes meat and poultry export/import inspection fees U.S. produce, meat shippers worry about mandatory origin labeling Sri Lanka Joins CSI House committee approves $7.1 billion Coast Guard authorization

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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