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February 6, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
    HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
  • Conservation group warning on ballast water
    WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
  • K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
    SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
  • Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
    AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
  • TANKER MARKET
    PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA says security fears hitting bookings
    EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
  • EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
  • Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
  • 20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
  • Colombo airport reopens after crash
  • Sitting pretty
Admiralty Casebook
  • Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
    THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
    HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
  • Conservation group warning on ballast water
    WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
  • K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
    SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
  • Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
    AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
  • TANKER MARKET
    PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA says security fears hitting bookings
    EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
  • EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
  • Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
  • 20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
  • Colombo airport reopens after crash
  • Sitting pretty
Admiralty Casebook
  • Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
    THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
    HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
  • Conservation group warning on ballast water
    WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
  • K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
    SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
  • Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
    AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
  • TANKER MARKET
    PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA says security fears hitting bookings
    EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
  • EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
  • Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
  • 20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
  • Colombo airport reopens after crash
  • Sitting pretty
Admiralty Casebook
  • Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
    THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK poised to remain world's busiest boxport
    HONG Kong looks set to retain its status as the world's busiest container port after its main Kwai Chung Container Terminal recently reported its total throughput volumes for 2003 of over 12 million TEUs.
  • Conservation group warning on ballast water
    WATER scooped up by ships for ballast and dumped at the end of a voyage can cause as much damage as an oil spill by carrying marine life to new coastlines, the environmental group WWF warned on Wednesday.
  • K&N unsure about raising stake in SembLog
    SWISS logistics firm Kuehne & Nagel is unsure whether it will exercise an option to raise its stake in Southeast Asia's SembCorp Logistics Ltd, chief executive Klaus Herms said.
  • Rising African oil output to boost demand for converted tankers
    AFRICAN nations planning to pump more oil may increase demand for tankers that can be converted to ship-based oil rigs and storage vessels, a shipbroker said.
  • TANKER MARKET
    PERSIAN Gulf oil tanker rates to Asia, little changed yesterday, may rise to their highest level in three decades as oil companies and traders face reduced supplies in the spot market, leading shipowners to raise their prices.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA says security fears hitting bookings
    EUROPE's biggest airline, British Airways, said on Wednesday that security fears were having some impact on forward bookings as it reported a continued recovery in passenger traffic in January.
  • EU air traffic control plan gets final nod
  • Low-cost carriers brush off EU ruling
  • 20,000 seeking jobs at Jetstar
  • Colombo airport reopens after crash
  • Sitting pretty
Admiralty Casebook
  • Owner of ship that damaged Bukom wharf can limit liability
    THE owner of a ship that damaged an oil terminal wharf in Pulau Bukom could limit its liability under the Merchant Shipping Act , ruled the High Court late last year, but it was not before the judge had a good look at the history and background of the Act.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MALAYSIAN port operator Bintulu Port Bhd has awarded a RM162 million contract to build a cargo wharf to Muhibbah Engineering Bhd and a private firm.

Sched Netweb site
  • Phoenix establishes more offices in China
  • Guangdong Taiping Customs opens Shatian office
  • Rickmers schedules regular UK calls in Liverpool and Teesport
  • UASC launches extra Asia-Middle East service
  • K Line opens Beijing representative office
  • Chilean yard to build vessels for Maersk
  • China Southern expands Guangzhou-Los Angeles service
  • Lufthansa Cargo, DHL step up route co-operation
  • American Airlines to open Vietnam office
  • BARC names new general manager-regional operations

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Far Shipping to launch Vizag-Colombo feeder service
  • IBPC moots economic cooperation among India, UAE & South Africa
  • JNPT to develop 36,000 sq. m back-up area for shallow berths
  • VCT emerging as alternative gateway on East Coast - ICD shippers, feeder operators increasingly favouring the terminal
  • Mundra Port handles largest parcel of bentonite for export
  • Port workers demand merger of 50 pc DA with basic pay
  • BLR now provides total logistics solutions
  • Roadwings Int'l bags KoPT order for modernisation of port facilities
  • Rlys introduces refrigerated vans in mail & express trains
  • Deemed export benefits extension to domestic capital goods producers hailed
  • Govt will continue with tax exemption schemes, assures Jaswant Singh
  • Govt okays Andhra Pradesh govt's proposal for Nellore leather complex
  • Pharma cluster to come up in Hyderabad
  • Alert guard, gate-keeper avert major box train mishap
  • Dighi Port director welcomes tonnage tax announcement
  • Rear Adm. Ajit Tewari appointed new HSL chief

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Soft ARA markets see increased demand
  • New major league player set to enter ARA market
    The Geneva based oil trading company Petroval S.A., which is closely associated with the Russian oil major Yukos, announced today it will be entering the Rotterdam bunker market after signing a long term contract for storage of fuel oil at Vopak's Europoort site. The company looks set to become a major league player.
  • Crude fails to have any great effect on Japanese numbers
    Despite suppliers reporting that enquiry levels in Japan were still ok - at least by Japanese standards, it is still the case that two majors are pulling in the lion share of the business while other players make do with the rest of the enquiries in the market.
  • Singapore bunker market eases, avails seen improving
    Concerns about tight fuel oil avails in the bunker market seem to be easing as more on-spec blended product is expected to be available from the beginning of next week. This combined with wavering optimism about near-term Chinese fuel oil demand and plunging crude prices overnight took a bite out of fuel oil cargo values and bunker prices alike this Thursday.
  • Italian bears led by crude's latest movement
  • Singapore distillate stocks plummet, fuel oil little changed
  • O.W. Bunker expands Rotterdam team
  • Staff changes at PDVSA Deltaven

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Rhine riverports at Mannheim and Ludwigshafen merge websites
  • The EU and Austria in a clinch over special tolls
  • Rhenus-Kleyling and the "Miracle of Bern"
  • SCL Kornwestheim on an upward spiral
  • DHL and Lufthansa Cargo driving collaboration further
  • IPBCC presents Business Plan 2004
  • Union Pacific elects Ike Evans and Jim Young to new positions

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Stena Line: "We are disappointed"
    "We are of course disappointed", comments Joakim Kenndal of Stena Line to SSG the decision by the British Competition Commission ...
  • Brax Shipholding in new Baltic ro-ro deals
    On 19 January, Göteborg based Brax Shipholding delivered the ro-ro vessel "Breant" to its new owner, Aalandian Lillgaard, in ...
  • Third body found in "Rocknes"
    Divers found yet another body yesterday in the "Rocknes" superstructure. This is the third recovered body since the divings begun ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Bad week for piracy
  • Competition law changes could hit brokers
  • Long term charter for Knightsbridge VLCC
  • More talking planned in DIS row
  • AAPA blasts US government over lack of dredging cash
  • Rickmers plans more UK calls

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Loy addresses Marine Log conference
    The Department of Homeland Security has released the text of the keynote address given by ADM. JAMES M. LOY (USCG, Ret.) Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security at Marine Log's MARITIME & PORT SECURITY 2004 Conference in Washington, D.C., on January 27
  • Kisses and hisses for budget locks, dams and dredging proposals
    Industry loves modernization of locks and dams, hates failure to dredge navigational channels
  • Galley fire on Majesty of Seas
    Fryer fire causes minor damage but no injuries
  • IMO ballast management convention set for adoption
    Meeting in London next week

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Corps names review board to look into recent oil spill
  • Coast Guard ready to chase parties failing to file security plans
  • Portland Airport noise board sets next public meeting
  • Everett Port Commission Oks North Marina development plan
  • Nedlloyd buying out P&O's share of container line

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Plea for peace talks at Spanish shipyards as bullets and rivets fly
    THERE were widespread calls for urgent talks between Izar and union leaders yesterday amid renewed violence between police and workers from the state-owned shipbuilder's yards in C'diz and Seville, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar.
  • Watchdog sinks Stena-P&O Irish Sea deal
    SWEDISH ferry giant Stena Line's £50m ($63.5m) deal with British rival P&O to take over most of its Irish Sea freight business looked dead yesterday after Britain's beefed-up competition watchdog refused to sanction the sale of the central Liverpool-Dublin route.
  • US starts handing out security plan fines
    THE US Coast Guard has begun issuing civil penalties of $10,000 each to the roughly 10% of vessels and port facilities that have not yet submitted security plans as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
  • Shell unveils litany of woe as Watts hangs on
    ROYAL Dutch/Shell's problems are mounting after it slashed proven reserves by 20%, saw its profits slump 33% and hydrocarbon production fell 2% in the fourth quarter.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Spain and Baltic plan PSSA
    APPLICATIONS proposing to designate large areas of the Baltic Sea and waters surrounding the Canary Islands as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) have been submitted to the IMO
  • Charity demands port strategy
    THE UK Portswatch charity today urged the government to delay decisions on current port developments until a national strategy had been devised
  • Miami: revenues up, security funding needed
    MIAMI port posted 8.7 per cent growth in passenger numbers and 3.7 per cent growth in cargo last year, but the increased revenue did not meet growing security costs
  • Southampton could become marginal
    PORT managers at Southampton have been warned that failure to encourage feeder shipping would leave the UK port as a marginal player in Europe
  • Mirage to be sold to pay debts
    OCEAN Club Cruises' recently refurbished cruise ship Mirage will be sold to repay debts, an attorney representing the owner in US Bankruptcy Court said today
  • Bush port visit highlights security
    PRESIDENT Bush's visit to the port of Charleston, South Carolina today will focus on efforts to safeguard the major box port and other US shipping facilities against terrorism
  • Alaska in LNG deal
  • Security charge conflict intensifies
  • Oakland reports record year
  • Hanjin profits surge
  • Stena disappointed by ferry block
  • Redebe re-affirms concession pledge
  • African port links scuppers trade
  • Lauritzen enters tanker business
  • Brokers defend freight markets
  • Italy blamed for sea motorway delay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • CP Ships earnings boom on box mark
    Year-on-year operating income soared 44 percent in fourth quarter on record container volume and rising freight rates.
  • Hong Kong sees stable growth in 2004
    Outlook calls for modest economic gains following year of SARS-related turmoil.
  • China rail will revive 'rust belt' economies
  • Don't veto gas tax hike for highways, Bush told
  • ITC probing preferential apparel imports
  • Port of Houston wins pipeline appeal
  • Request for proposals for Port of Americas project
  • FedEx expects Kinko's deal to close soon
  • Troubled Yellow Roadway unit on mend: CEO
  • Calm seas seen for U.S.-flag ships in Iraq
  • FedEx doubles Vietnam capacity

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • PSA opposes Maersk-Pipavav deal, may delay takeover
    Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL) 22% shareholder PSA Corporation has opposed Maersk India paying a low price to gain management control of the port company.
  • President Bush says he's committed to port security
  • Balanced portfolio helps CP Ships out-sail rising costs
  • South Africa: Governments cannot afford to go it alone in ports
  • Chittagong-Yangon direct box service suspended
  • Zeebrugge calls for new terminal manager
  • Barge investment aims at boosting Black Sea port volumes
  • Foreign carriers enter Korean cabotage market
  • Puerto Rico invites proposals for Port of the Americas project
  • Haulier shortage threatens UK container imports/exports, says BIFA

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Nasdaq threatens boot for Royal Olympic
    Company in breach of market rules as stock stays below $1.
  • RCCL says fire 'minor'
    Deep fat fryer the culprit in Majesty of the Seas galley blaze.
  • Houston wins pipeline lawsuit
    Port not responsible for cost of moving pipelines to widen ship channel.
  • Martin agrees to CSL contract probe
    Criticism of Canadian PM grows in wake of $160m error.
  • Sabine accused of conspiracy
    US shipowner and senior executives indicted for polluting South China Sea.
  • Record quarter for CP Ships
    Ray Miles rings up $49m profit as more boxes compensate for freight rate fall.
  • Cruise crews get $5m payoff
    Bank dips into coffers to help fund Royal Olympia seafarer deal.
  • Grindrod expects profits leap
    South African tanker and bulker owner says 2003 earnings could be more than 30% higher than in 2002.
  • Port billionaire linked to HMM
    Li Ka-shing reported to be in talks to acquire 12% of Hyundai shipping business.
  • Brazilian bank pulls Eisa order
    Petrobras back to square one after funding for four tankers at Brazilian yard withdrawn.
  • Numast warns on Irish Sea jobs
    Seafarers' union says crews at risk after UK blocked P&O's sale of ferries to Stena.
  • UK puts a block on P&O ferry plan
    Competition authority squashes sale of Liverpool-Dublin ferries to Stena.
  • Suez Canal income still on the rise
    Egyptian authorities pocketed $240m from shipowners in December.
  • Wartsila slides into the red
    Marine engine maker planning to move into China.
  • SembCorp Marine sees profits slip 15%
    Lower margins, SARS and strong rates combine to knock Singapore shipbuilding and repair group.
  • Bangladesh-Myanmar service binned
    Orient Express Lines' direct boxship link scrapped after suffering big losses.
  • Cruiseship goes on sale to clear debt
    Bankrupt Ocean Club Cruises puts Mirage on the block.
  • EMERA and IPBCC to lift rates
    Boxship conferences between Europe and the Middle East and south Asia detail rate restorations.
  • Brave cape was piracy victim
    Master of Cape Haralambos assaulted and tied up as pirates steal $3,000.
  • Hanjin Shipping income rockets
    Korean owner enjoys the fruits of the Asian boxship demand surge.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 5, 2004
  • Stickle, Sabine executives charged with dumping oily grain
  • Evergreen's Taiwanese affiliate poised for higher profits
  • Norasia joins China Shipping in Pacific link
  • MarAd, Coast Guard eye lease financing for coastwise vessels
  • Hamburg Sud appoints marketing manager in Australia
  • Transportation Secretary extends war risk coverage
  • U.S. international air freight fell 2% in 2003
  • SAS labor deal ends potential strike action
  • Rep. Young clashes with White House over transportation priorities
  • Pacer boosts net income 43% in 4th quarter
  • Ricin parcel tied to hours of service rule
  • Iraqi rail officials meet with U.S. industry representatives
  • Tauzin steps down from House committee
  • Bush administration remains firm on transportation spending plan
  • ACE test to focus on monthly payment process
  • Phoenix International opens 2 more offices in China
  • Chamber urges conclusion to U.S.-Australia FTA
  • Dezenski to head DHS cargo and trade policy unit
  • Environmental groups criticize Britain port expansion proposals
  • Inland waterways, port authorities want more funds for maintenance

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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