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BRIEFS
September 29, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
    FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
  • MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
  • India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
    INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
    SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
  • US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
  • It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
  • Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
  • easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%
Ship Shape
  • SHIP SALES
    THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.
Liner Scene
  • Rising volumes but changing route patterns
    CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
    FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
  • MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
  • India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
    INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
    SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
  • US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
  • It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
  • Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
  • easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%
Ship Shape
  • SHIP SALES
    THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.
Liner Scene
  • Rising volumes but changing route patterns
    CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
    FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
  • MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
  • India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
    INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
    SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
  • US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
  • It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
  • Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
  • easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%
Ship Shape
  • SHIP SALES
    THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.
Liner Scene
  • Rising volumes but changing route patterns
    CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
    FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
  • MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
  • India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
    INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
    SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
  • US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
  • It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
  • Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
  • easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%
Ship Shape
  • SHIP SALES
    THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.
Liner Scene
  • Rising volumes but changing route patterns
    CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco considers registering vessels in UK
  • Ports of Auckland container volumes jump in August
  • Atlanta declared `Freight Rail Smart Zone'
  • NOL ship completes ISPS code certification
  • Port of Los Angeles to clean up hazardous site
  • Panama Canal breaks two records in one day
  • CSX World Terminals promotes Curtis Foltz to VP operartions
  • Air Canada agrees lease is more
  • Hactl voted `Air Cargo Terminal of the Year' for second year
  • TSA opens door on US$100 million reimbursement plan

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI-Mercator Lines-GE Shipping combine bags lighterage deal
  • Accord Shipping awarded ISO 9001:2000 certificate
  • GSL sets sights on ISO 9001:2000 certificate
  • Explore new river routes with Bangla:Shipping Secy.
  • EU applying GSP unfairly: India
  • Engineering exports total record $ 7.17 bn in 2002-03 - Jaitley presents awards to top exporters
  • CBEC clarifies norms for CPO/palmolein imports
  • Woven garments exports up
  • Readymade garments exports overcome bad patch to notch 2.2 pc growth
  • JNPT inks pact with Doosan Heavy Industries for supply of 12 RTGCs - ...paves way to boost performance and productivity
  • PSA-SICAL Tuticorin terminal logs 4.3 pc growth in Q1
  • Patel Engg Works develops load testing device for container spreaders
  • Railways to set up rail-side warehousing complexes
  • Work begins on NH8 linking Delhi & Gurgaon
  • AIAI's power seminar pins hopes on new Electricity Act
  • New exemption norms for availing of BG under advance licence, EPCG schemes
  • Anti-dumping duty slapped on caustic soda from China, S. Korea
  • Interactive meet on S&T in business sector today
  • Singapore to host business meet in October
  • WISA launches website
  • Sharad Modi heads Exim Club's grievance panel
  • S. Santhanam elected President of Tamil Chamber of Commerce

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • African market review
  • OPEC cut may be undermined by non-OPEC and some members
    Speculation was weighing on the market today that the OPEC supply cut may not have quite the effect on supply fundamentals as first thought.
  • Singapore eases after Thursday rally
  • Chemoil adds MGO to its product range in New York
    Chemoil Corporation, announced last night that the company is now a physical supplier of marine gas oil MGO (DMA) in New York.
  • Rotterdam largely steady this morning
  • US West Coast: Demand remains thin, markets yet to react?
  • Gulf Coast firm, suppliers anticipate further bullishness
  • Multiple supply issues in firm ARA market
  • Sri Lanka: New player reveals expansion plans
  • INTERTANKO's Council meets in London
  • Singapore residual stocks back near August highs
  • Japanese domestic/bonded gap increases once more
  • Italian numbers surge with demand
  • Buyers step aside as prices surge in Singapore
  • Rotterdam firms with crude and barges

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • CSX World Terminals promotes Curtis Foltz
  • OTAL announces new 'Angolan Shuttle'
  • Öger Tours to market Atlasjet's freight capacity more aggressively
  • Growth of 1.9% in Paris inland waterway traffic
  • Exel awarded contract by Smiths Medical in Benelux
  • Twin track future for Poland's transport industry?

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • Privatisation of Danish ferry service critised by scientist
  • Rustbucket detained seven times
  • Name change at Lloyd's

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • Ray of hope on crew visas
    BIMCO reports on meeting with State Department
  • California marine environmental measures signed
    Legislation includes cruise ship discharge, ballast water management and shuttle tanker measures

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • Coast Guard Auxuliary members heading to rescue competition
  • Rail intermodal count sets record for week
  • Nominations now being accepted for Globe/Marco Polo awards
  • General Maritime inks deal to charter up to nine vessels
  • Federal Maritime Commission taps new Administrative Law Judge

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Soros raises Inmarsat purchase bid
    GEORGE Soros and bid partner Apollo have raised the stakes in the battle for control of Inmarsat and are reported to have raised their bid for the company to $15 a share, writes Neville Smith.
  • Tanker firms cash in on dry bulk bonanza
    THE current boom in the dry bulk markets at a time when tanker rates have hit the skids has enticed two major tanker operators to assign some of their combination tonnage to period contracts with noted dry commodity trading concerns.
  • March deadline to get Pusan back on track
    THE South Korean port of Pusan, wrecked by the 125 mph winds of Typhoon Maemi, will be fully operational as early as next March, the government has said as well as announcing extensive new berth construction for the coming decade.
  • P&O Nedlloyd jilts West Africa trades partner WAL
    GERMAN company West-Afrika Linien-Dienste has been left in the lurch by P&O Nedlloyd, which is withdrawing from the Europe-West Africa trades.
  • Izar signs up for FastShip order study
    SPANISH state-owned shipbuilder Izar confirmed on Friday that it had signed an agreement with FastShip of the US to study technical feasibility of the high-speed transatlantic boxship project.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • Tasman Spirit crew to be charged
    KARACHI Port Trust is to bring criminal charges against the master and six crew members of the wrecked Polembros tanker Tasman Spirit, Greek diplomats have revealed
  • Murmansk increases tanker fleet
    MURMANSK Shipping Company has raised the Russian flag on its sixth tanker this week
  • P&O Ned out of West Africa
    ANGLO-Dutch liner operator P&O Nedlloyd will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year following a board decision
  • Bulker market finds another gear
    THE dry bulk freight market accelerated this week at the fastest rate since the boom began a year ago
  • Israeli port workers to strike
    UNION leaders representing 2,500 port workers say their members will join a general strike by public sector on 30 September
  • Scrappers killed by poison gas
    TWO men were killed and two injured yesterday on a tanker waiting for demolition at Gadani Beach, Pakistan
  • Spain blocks fifth inquiry call
  • Pride comes after a fall (in level)
  • Star to repeat Australian cruising
  • Ghost ship deadline doubtful
  • Japan quake spares yards
  • Bangladesh looks again at deep port
  • Bush seeks $45M for Iraqi port
  • Iraq takes stranded sheep
  • HELMEPA speaks out on detention
  • ISU bids for single voice

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • Break in Vancouver foremen talks
    Employers, union longshore foremen adjourn at Canada's Port of Vancouver but say remaining issues won't force job action.
  • Firm will freighter-convert 747-400
    Israeli Aircraft Industries has launched a freighter conversion program for Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft.
  • P&O Nedlloyd ends Europe-W. Africa service
  • Norfolk Southern cutting workforce
  • House approves Water Resources bill
  • CSX World Terminals names ops VP
  • Coast Guard extends comment period for automated ship ID
  • Expeditors sees Q3 earnings shortfall
  • KCS gets more time to plan TFM strategy
  • PBB offers services for U.S. food imports
  • OMI takes charge on sale of vessels
  • Hurricane displaces Maryland Port Administration staff

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • IPO is most likely exit strategy for P&O from loss making container line
    Desperate P&O Group has been hawking its joint venture container shipping line to no avail as purchasers and partners are unwilling to take the risk in buying the mega-carrier.
  • PONL withdrawal from Europe/West Africa another warning for shipping and shippers
    P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) withdrawal from its joint West Africa/Europe service with West-Afrika Linien-Dienste (WAL) could be the first sign of rate restoration on the high-cost trade route.
  • Typhoon prompts cranes and cargo exchange by S. Korean ports
  • Booming Indian Subcontinent exports lead to major expansion for GeoLogistics
  • Chinese trade won't strain Kaliningrad links yet
  • S. Koreans laud end to 'logistics distortion' through new services
  • Owens board recommends revised Mainfreight offer
  • Local interests establish Le Havre barge service

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • World-Wide and Teekay split from MARCAS
    Firms outgrow procurement project in the wake of tie-ups with Bergesen and Navion.
  • Greek owner shot after fighting muggers
    Nikos Mazarakis talks to TradeWinds - despite taking a bullet in the throat.
  • UK approves entry for Ghost ships
    Coastguard Agency issues permit for first two ships destined for Able scrap.
  • Fincantieri's numbers jump 12%
    Both turnover and profit rise for Italian shipbuilder.
  • Azov Shipping changes hands
    Ukrainian shipowner snapped up by compatriot transport company.
  • Frontline "ordered too many ships"
    Tanker giant's finance chief Tom Jebsen says poor markets muted impact of last newbuilding spree.
  • OMI takes $8m hit on single-hull sales
    US owner will book loss on disposal of older tankers to Greek owner Ancora.
  • Hyundai seals Zodiac boxship deal
    Korean yard to build big boxships for UK owner in deal worth $345m.
  • Sheep to become part of Ramadan festival?
    Australia reportedly signs deal to export "ship of death" sheep to Iraq.
  • Barber signs with DNV
    Norwegian class society to provide ISPS Code certification for over 100 vessels.
  • Bank eyes Tordenskjold boxship
    Bankrupt Norwegian owner's Euro Quarts subsidiary meets same fate as parent.
  • P&O Nedlloyd axes Essberger deal
    Joint venture with West-Afrika Linien becomes a casualty of service review.
  • UK Club warns on Suez fraud
    Bogus invoices prompt P&I club advice to scrutinise canal bills.
  • China Shipping fuels joint venture
    Chinese owner teams with Sinopec for fleet bunker supplies and preferential shipping deals.
  • Inchcape in Thai tie up
    Agency agrees strategic partnership with Thailand's Thoresen Group to cover local ports.
  • Du Moulin joins Tidewater board
    Industry veteran appointed director at world's largest offshore vessel operator, but only for ten months.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
  • P&O Nedlloyd withdraws from Europe/West Africa trade
  • COSCO adds feeder service to Zhapu
  • FMC names Trudelle administrative law judge
  • FMC schedules seminars in Houston, Boston
  • Singapore, Australia loosen restrictions on bilateral aviation
  • U.S., Albania sign open-skies agreement
  • Airlines recover security costs for hardening cockpits
  • Amerijet to serve Costa Rica
  • Congress prepares temporary transportation funding measure
  • European forwarder association sets up security committee
  • Troy adds FCL, LCL routes
  • NYK merges two Japanese agency subsidiaries
  • Intermodal association IMMTA sets up Karachi secretariat
  • WCO security task force to complete recommendations
  • U.S./Mexico border battle brews over tequila
  • NSCS offers security seminar at King Points Oct. 6-9
  • European dockers demonstrate against "self-handling"
  • Bayonne authority looks for container terminal developers
  • House passes authorization for Army Corps of Engineers

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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