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BRIEFS

May 3, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for govt-private sector links in maritime R&D
PUBLIC and private partnerships in maritime research and development will pave the way for commercial technology exports from Singapore, the head of a new industry advisory panel says.
Container blast at LA port raises concern
AN explosion inside a container last week at the Port of Los Angeles has highlighted the shipping industry's potential vulnerability, despite new security measures, to terror attacks and should be taken as a 'wake-up call', say unions.
Truckers' strike over rising fuel prices hits California ports
SHIPMENT of goods from the largest US ports slowed as California's independent truck drivers stopped working in Los Angeles and Oakland over record fuel prices, expanding a protest that began five days ago.
QE2 cedes flagship cup
THE Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner ceded its place as Cunard's flagship vessel yesterday, passing a ceremonial cup to its successor the Queen Mary 2.
Damaged ship in danger of sinking
A bulk carrier owned by U-Ming Marine Transport Corp, one of Taiwan's largest shippers, is in danger of sinking off South Africa's west coast after its hull was damaged, a lawyer acting for the company said.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines gave records to FBI after 9/11
IN the days following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the nation's largest airlines, including American, United and Northwest, turned over millions of passenger records to the FBI, airline and law enforcement officials acknowledged.
Alitalia slowly gets back in the air after strikes
Bankruptcy monitor backs Air Canada's fresh investor search
ANA pilot caught dozing at the controls - twice
New baggage weight limit at Heathrow
Boeing strikes four-year deal with union

Dockyard

Cape Africa incident raises compliance questions
REGULAR readers of this column may recall that as the tanker Prestige was labouring in storms off the Spanish coast, I wrote a piece about the circumstances of the casualty that actually appeared in print at virtually the same time as the ship sank.

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
RATHER disappointingly, the major rumour during the course of the week seems to be incorrect.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for govt-private sector links in maritime R&D
PUBLIC and private partnerships in maritime research and development will pave the way for commercial technology exports from Singapore, the head of a new industry advisory panel says.
Container blast at LA port raises concern
AN explosion inside a container last week at the Port of Los Angeles has highlighted the shipping industry's potential vulnerability, despite new security measures, to terror attacks and should be taken as a 'wake-up call', say unions.
Truckers' strike over rising fuel prices hits California ports
SHIPMENT of goods from the largest US ports slowed as California's independent truck drivers stopped working in Los Angeles and Oakland over record fuel prices, expanding a protest that began five days ago.
QE2 cedes flagship cup
THE Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner ceded its place as Cunard's flagship vessel yesterday, passing a ceremonial cup to its successor the Queen Mary 2.
Damaged ship in danger of sinking
A bulk carrier owned by U-Ming Marine Transport Corp, one of Taiwan's largest shippers, is in danger of sinking off South Africa's west coast after its hull was damaged, a lawyer acting for the company said.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines gave records to FBI after 9/11
IN the days following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the nation's largest airlines, including American, United and Northwest, turned over millions of passenger records to the FBI, airline and law enforcement officials acknowledged.
Alitalia slowly gets back in the air after strikes
Bankruptcy monitor backs Air Canada's fresh investor search
ANA pilot caught dozing at the controls - twice
New baggage weight limit at Heathrow
Boeing strikes four-year deal with union

Dockyard

Cape Africa incident raises compliance questions
REGULAR readers of this column may recall that as the tanker Prestige was labouring in storms off the Spanish coast, I wrote a piece about the circumstances of the casualty that actually appeared in print at virtually the same time as the ship sank.

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
RATHER disappointingly, the major rumour during the course of the week seems to be incorrect.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for govt-private sector links in maritime R&D
PUBLIC and private partnerships in maritime research and development will pave the way for commercial technology exports from Singapore, the head of a new industry advisory panel says.
Container blast at LA port raises concern
AN explosion inside a container last week at the Port of Los Angeles has highlighted the shipping industry's potential vulnerability, despite new security measures, to terror attacks and should be taken as a 'wake-up call', say unions.
Truckers' strike over rising fuel prices hits California ports
SHIPMENT of goods from the largest US ports slowed as California's independent truck drivers stopped working in Los Angeles and Oakland over record fuel prices, expanding a protest that began five days ago.
QE2 cedes flagship cup
THE Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner ceded its place as Cunard's flagship vessel yesterday, passing a ceremonial cup to its successor the Queen Mary 2.
Damaged ship in danger of sinking
A bulk carrier owned by U-Ming Marine Transport Corp, one of Taiwan's largest shippers, is in danger of sinking off South Africa's west coast after its hull was damaged, a lawyer acting for the company said.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines gave records to FBI after 9/11
IN the days following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the nation's largest airlines, including American, United and Northwest, turned over millions of passenger records to the FBI, airline and law enforcement officials acknowledged.
Alitalia slowly gets back in the air after strikes
Bankruptcy monitor backs Air Canada's fresh investor search
ANA pilot caught dozing at the controls - twice
New baggage weight limit at Heathrow
Boeing strikes four-year deal with union

Dockyard

Cape Africa incident raises compliance questions
REGULAR readers of this column may recall that as the tanker Prestige was labouring in storms off the Spanish coast, I wrote a piece about the circumstances of the casualty that actually appeared in print at virtually the same time as the ship sank.

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
RATHER disappointingly, the major rumour during the course of the week seems to be incorrect.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for govt-private sector links in maritime R&D
PUBLIC and private partnerships in maritime research and development will pave the way for commercial technology exports from Singapore, the head of a new industry advisory panel says.
Container blast at LA port raises concern
AN explosion inside a container last week at the Port of Los Angeles has highlighted the shipping industry's potential vulnerability, despite new security measures, to terror attacks and should be taken as a 'wake-up call', say unions.
Truckers' strike over rising fuel prices hits California ports
SHIPMENT of goods from the largest US ports slowed as California's independent truck drivers stopped working in Los Angeles and Oakland over record fuel prices, expanding a protest that began five days ago.
QE2 cedes flagship cup
THE Queen Elizabeth 2 ocean liner ceded its place as Cunard's flagship vessel yesterday, passing a ceremonial cup to its successor the Queen Mary 2.
Damaged ship in danger of sinking
A bulk carrier owned by U-Ming Marine Transport Corp, one of Taiwan's largest shippers, is in danger of sinking off South Africa's west coast after its hull was damaged, a lawyer acting for the company said.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines gave records to FBI after 9/11
IN the days following the Sept 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the nation's largest airlines, including American, United and Northwest, turned over millions of passenger records to the FBI, airline and law enforcement officials acknowledged.
Alitalia slowly gets back in the air after strikes
Bankruptcy monitor backs Air Canada's fresh investor search
ANA pilot caught dozing at the controls - twice
New baggage weight limit at Heathrow
Boeing strikes four-year deal with union

Dockyard

Cape Africa incident raises compliance questions
REGULAR readers of this column may recall that as the tanker Prestige was labouring in storms off the Spanish coast, I wrote a piece about the circumstances of the casualty that actually appeared in print at virtually the same time as the ship sank.

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
RATHER disappointingly, the major rumour during the course of the week seems to be incorrect.

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Carriers offer service linking Asia with Australia Port of Tacoma appoints new director of Intermodal Services California truckers threaten to strike over high cost of diesel fuel OOCL modifies STX Service APL, PSA develop web-based cargo management system CM Port Services adds new container berth Panalpina opens new office in Cebu Hactl launches HK export service from Futian Pre-holiday cargo spike at Baiyun Airport Taiwan, Sri Lankan governments may sell stakes in national carriers UAL reports Q1 net loss

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Hamburg Sud, DHL Danzas scale new 'peak' in multimodal logistics! - I I I Reaching for the stars I I I IPBCC serves notice of Rate Restoration from June 1 EPIC 3 vessel m.v. Contship Indigo sets record in moves/TEUs at MICT Singapore's MPA to reward ships for early ISPS compliance GE Shipping sets new performance records - Net jumps by spectacular 107 pc to Rs 471 cr. in 2003-04 Sharjah FTZ to woo Indian investors India to optimise use of Chittagong port to boost trade Balmer Lawrie opens LCS at Petrapole Asian Development Bank predicts 7.4 pc growth in Indian economy in 2004-05 Enlarged EU will benefit India, says Ficci study Govt may allow 100 pc foreign investment in SEZs' real estate ATMA wants rubber export subsidy discontinued Naphtha import duty may be scrapped Fieo team to confer with Reserve Bank Governor IFC holding talks with promoter for stake in MahaMumbai SEZ Petroleum product exports post over 50 pc rise in 2003-04 More than half the goods made in India are exported! Impressive 74 pc rise in Emirates' net profit Gold hallmarking centres planned

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APRIL 30, 2004
Singapore: Supplier 'scaling down' operations following raid O.W. confirms acquisition New EU members in Baltic may see some disruption over weekend Little action in Rotterdam Bunkerworld apologises to Coastal Petroleum Limited 'S-Cap' opponents call for 'flexible' approach Use of successfully-tested scrubbers would offset over-demand for low sulphur fuel, claims ferry operator.

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APRIL 30, 2004
Events TLS 2004 - An international transport and logistics exhibition for Central & Eastern Europe Freight Traders for Rohm and Haas Lebanon to restructure its land and maritime transport sector La Poste ringing up the profits BGL publishes alternative routes map 2004 China Southern Airlines opens additional route to Japan Unifeeder renamed United Africa Container Lines Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reshuffles Board of Directors

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APRIL 30, 2004
Cape Africa salvage attempt Wytkind speaks out on LA box bang Panama Canal takes in more cash, sees more transits Finnlines weaker Q1 Spanish court eases Mangouras bail conditions - a bit Exmar's buoyant Q1 CMB to appeal against EC fine

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APRIL 30, 2004
Seetours in market for newbuilding Carnival's German unit to make announcement "in a couple of months" Singapore port incentive for ISPS compliance 5% rebate on port dues for early compliance Kvaerner Philadelphia starts construction of fourth ship Delivery scheduled foe early 2006

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APRIL 30, 2004
Auto vessel redirected to Port of Portland terminal Weekly rail freight totals roll to positive numbers Port of Olympia selling Native American Welcome Pole Panama Canal Authority releases second quarter figures Marcon posts information on sale of five supply boats

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China crisis? - what crisis? ASIAN maritime businessmen and analysts have welcomed Beijing's recent rash of measures to ensure the country's booming economy does not explode. Expected US rate increase fuels further fears over shipping's fortunes Is shipping facing a double-whammy? The jitters caused by China's attempt to cool the red-hot growth in its economy are being compounded by fears of an increase in US interest rates, writes Tony Gray. Class societies warn of looming ISPS backlog MAJOR classification societies had by the end of March certified less than than 5% of the 25,000 ships needing to comply with new maritime anti-terrorism rules by July 1, Lloyd's List has learned. Lloyd's insurers in Twin Towers court victory LONDON insurers have welcomed a New York jury's finding that the destruction of the Twin Towers was one insurance event, not two, as far as they were concerned.

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APRIL 30, 2004
MSC in Bremerhaven terminal talks BREMEN terminal operator Eurogate is in talks with MSC about a reorganisation of its container handling in Bremerhaven, a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay this morning. Further details will not be released until Eurogate's annual press conference next Thursday Cape Africa stabilises AFTER settling further into the water, the crippled Taiwanese bulker Cape Africa now appears to have stabilised and salvage crews have been able to go on board Boston LNG fears rise - again THE US Department of Homeland Security has admitted that stowaways on Algerian LNG tankers arriving in Boston in the 1990s may have been linked to a bomb plot Gray whalers win court hearing DEFENDERS of the Western Gray Whale have won a hearing to stop the Sakhalin-2 oil development on its feeding grounds in Russia's Far East S American rates forced to rise CHARTER rates on small-medium sized box ships have forced lines on the South America East Coast trades to raise their freight rates Box record for Paranagua TCP, the long-suffering container terminal at Paranagua, Brazil, has just recorded a best-ever productivity record for box handling Marco Polo funds awarded in June Vietnam's new deep water port opens Canberra must back recommendations End of an era as Carlsson retires Algérie Ferries pushes ahead Another BC strike pending A slow start for Finnlines Indonesian veteran Saragih dies California truckers strike spreads Safety fears cause LA slowdown

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APRIL 30, 2004
Monday mess coming for Calif. boxes As truckers snarled freeway traffic (left), protests against high fuel prices slowed gate activities at container terminals in Los Angeles and Oakland. Intermodal boosts Pacer net Evergreen opens box pool for New York barges Weblog: RR trends strong despite Q1 results Hollings wants box screening technology audit Democrats' bill would restore U.S. trade hammer Talks on terminal handling charges sputter Alameda Corridor repays federal loan early Teamsters' anti-corruption czar quits in protest China cooling torrid economy Report: China carrier approved for $2B IPO Highway funding extension goes to White House Lines initiate North Asia service India lines raise Europe rates

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APRIL 30, 2004
US union demands tighter security after container explodes Californian longshore workers last night called for stricter security measures, after the explosion of a container which was due to be loaded below another container holding hazardous materials (hazmat). Profit fall could see Californian truckers strike Elevated charter rates keep lid on Samudera returns Explosion was 'wake-up', say lobbyists PIL launches Far East/Europe and China/Australia services Demand for ships by European owners remains Songdo New Port is to add 12 berths Lyttelton faces prolonged strike OOCL modifies STX (Setouchi/Taiwan Express) service ANL's New Caledonia VSA sees ship redeployed St Petersburg hails May Day cargo boost Scottish regional money finds its way onto rail

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APRIL 30, 2004
Hanjin Heavy wins box sextet Schoeller orders four and Greece's Niki Shipping contracts two in $370m coup for Korean yard. Tanking! Public tanker owners can only mutter TGIF after a week of investor blows to their share values. Kirby pumps up the volumes More barge cargoes translates into stronger first quarter, optimism for next three months for big US owner. American Club hit with fraud suit Former representative claims P&I group cheated him out of millions in Greek-market commissions. Cash deluge at Great Eastern Indian owner milks tanker and bulker markets for big jump in net profit in year to 31 March. Smit tackles Cape Africa ABS surveyor called in to examine stricken U-Ming capesize off South Africa. Big bang sparks union fears Container blast in Los Angeles closes terminal for five hours. Navigator battle moves to IOM But former chief executive Michael Tziras steps out of the fray. Exmar bumps up profit Company reveals it is sitting on an option for a fourth LNG carrier with regasification kit. Profits ease at CMB Belgian tanker and bulker player sees slip in year-on-year figures despite strong wet and dry markets. MMM sees profit slippage Malaysian Merchant Marine raises first quarter revenue as it eyes fleet growth. HHI doubles first quarter orders Korean shipbuilding giant rides ongoing order wave. Samudera holds its own Expanding boxship and tanker owner tries to balance larger fleet against increased costs. Aussies hold Frontline OBO Lack of flag state endorsements sees Front Rider being detained along with twenty-two other ships. Korea Line misses the boat Korean bulker owner sees profit slump in 2003 as long-term business prevents spot market bonanza. Tianjin stops the rot Loss-making 2003 followed by profitable first quarter at Chinese feedership owner. EC fines CMB EUR3.4m Fine relates to alleged infringements of competition rules dating back to a period in the late 1980s. Panama Canal revenues up But increased traffic and modernisation programme mean transit times suffer. Bulkers boost figures at ISC US shipowner continues to reap the benefits of its 50% stakes in two capesize bulk carriers. ACE and ANL in Oz service OOCL, China Shipping and Australia's ANL launch joint north Asia service.

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APRIL 30, 2004
Report: China Shipping Container to go ahead with IPO Tropical sees lower rates, profits in 1st quarter International Shipholding maintains profits U.S./Med carriers raise rates Cargolux adds another 747 Hainan Airlines to convert 737s Boeing offers 757-200 freighter conversion option Atlas Air vet to head United Cargo Zoellick: Restarting global trade talks possible by July U.S. agricultural exports to reach $59 billion in fiscal year 2004 U.S. wood lobby urges calm in aftermath of NAFTA panel remand USDA considers lightening requirements for small seed-lot importers Canada investigates dumping of Chinese-made steel fasteners Complaints against Puerto Rico Ports Authority filed with FMC

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APRIL 30, 2004
Imperial and Navalmar sole owners of Sollines Imperial and Navalmar has acquired all shares in Sollines. The Göteborg-based ro-ro specialist will also change name to ... Another passenger service to Ven The Swedish isle of Ven will in a few weeks time get another passenger service from Denmark. The Danish company ... Weak first quarter for Finnlines It has been a weak start of the year for the Finnlines Plc. In its interim report for the first ...

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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

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

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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