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August 30, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Johor Port chalks up 11% rise in cargo handling
    JOHOR Port Bhd continued to show steady growth for its half-year performance, recording an overall 11 per cent increase in cargo handling or 13.9 million tonnes of cargo handled for the period of January to June 2004.
  • Maersk-Sealand's profit soars
    THE world's largest shipping group, AP Moller-Maersk, has benefited from the container industry's rising volumes and higher freight rates which more than doubled the net profits from its container division as it reported a 6.8 per cent rise in overall 2004 interim profits.
  • Cosco mega-ship calls at Long Beach
    CHINA's largest container vessel, Cosco Long Beach, has arrived at the Port of Long Beach, the biggest on the western US coast, after a 17-day maiden trans-Pacific voyage starting from Xiamen city, south-eastern China.
  • Peru aims to be a major Pacific trade hub
    PERU aims to unveil a US$250 million container terminal by 2009 to revamp its ageing, congested ports and become a major trade hub in the Pacific, the National Port Authority said last week.
  • Tauranga's profit up
    PORT of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest export port, increased its full-year profit 8 per cent as it shifted more containers and coal.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing-Airbus rivalry in Asia-Pacific heating up
    THE rivalry over Asian skies between US giant Boeing Co and European rival Airbus is heating up as premium airlines boost their long-range fleets and prepare for the arrival of super jumbos.
  • Explosives on board: air security's weakest link
  • BA launches inquiry into flight cancellation chaos
  • THAI to take delivery of Airbus planes
  • EVA Air shares rise on Q2 profit, fall in fuel prices
  • China Southern makes first move to joining SkyTeam
Ship Sales
  • Ship Sales
    PRICES continue to move upwards, especially for modern tonnage, and a couple of Aframax tankers which are reported sold illustrate the point.
Liner Scene
  • Tell-tale warning signs in boxship results
    INTERNATIONAL container shipping carrier CP Ship's misfortunes turned out to be somewhat worse than expected with its restated financial results, trimming some US$41 million off profits.

Sched Netweb site
  • G8 to impose rate increases starting October
  • Chinese government outlines plans for Yangtze River Delta
  • Port of Tauranga profit and volume up
  • Houston names head of new environment division
  • Truck strike in India worsens
  • Piracy alert raised in SE Asian seas
  • PPC provides wireless access to customers
  • Cargo traffic continues to grow despite fuel prices: IATA
  • Energy prices effect UAL's results
  • Dragonair names new marketing manager
  • TSA tests explosives detection systems
  • AA, Swiss to co-ordinate NY-Zurich schedules

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Singapore sees scope for India Incorporated's investments, tie-ups in clinical fields
  • Exim Bank LoC to Hungary
  • Exports are full of spice & everything that's nice
  • TEA, SFS join hands to set up warehouse in Antwerp
  • Tuticorin-Colombo ferry service MoU deferred
  • Road transporters end strike
  • Textile export bodies re-positioning for post-quota regime
  • Subsidies on rubber exports to be cut by 50 pc
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • CII organising seminar on 'Indo-Latin America - Emerging Business Opportunities' on September 1
  • Meeting on 'Sales tax amnesty scheme' tomorrow
  • Fieo to hold more awareness programmes for exporters in western region
  • PM to lay foundation stone for ICTT at Cochin Port

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Asia-bound arbitrage bookings reach 4 million tonnes
  • Calyon to offer hedging out of Singapore
    French investment bank outlines plans to establish Singapore-based team to trade and hedge Asian oil and oil products.
  • Bominflot MD announces retirement
  • ULCC delay spells trouble for bunker market
    Delay of ULCC TI Europe's 420,000 mt arbitrage cargo into Singapore set to prolong gloomy fundamentals in Singapore's bunker market.
  • Singapore: New double-hull to be operational by year-end
    Singapore independent expectes new-build double hull to be operational before the end of the year.
  • Tasman Spirit report: Karachi depths are wrong
    An independent report into the Tasman Spirit accident which resulted in Pakistan's worst oil spill, has alleged that the declared depth measurements in the port of Karachi are wrong and are a danger to shipping.
  • PMSA calls for support over emissions bill
    The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), has called for support in lobbying California state governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto Assembly Bill (AB) 2042, which would place a limit on air emissions in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Unisys installs operations systems at Guangzhou Airport
  • KZN budgets ZAR 1.38 billion for road network
  • Barloworld Logistics announces major Illovo Sugar deal
  • M&M China: new blocktrain from Xingang to West
  • Tiger Airways to start flights to Thailand in September
  • Oeresund bridge more traffic -but still in the red
  • Nggula to head SAA?

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • "K" Line orders LNG ship
  • NYK lands Baoshan contract
  • NYK tests wind power on PCTC
  • Russian order for Aker

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Navy seeks CJR vessel
  • $27 million Navy contract for Electric Boat
  • Kvaerner Masa wins order for Arctic box ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Corps has new guidelines for wetlands mitigation
  • Run of positive weeks continues for U.S. rail freight
  • Spokane International Airport has good passenger month in July
  • Port of Olympia holding tours as part of Harbor Days celebration
  • Electric Boat wins modification of Navy submarine contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US ports in security cash crisis
    UNITED States ports have no strategic plan or threat analysis and there is not enough funding to protect US maritime infrastructure from terrorist attacks, John Lehman, a member of the federal September 11 Commission has warned.
  • Sea marshals on standby for Malacca Strait
    SINGAPORE and Malaysia are holding talks on placing sea marshals on merchant ships transiting the Malacca Strait, to guard against the threat of maritime terror.
  • Profits power AP Møller-Maersk towards record year
    DANISH shipping and energy giant AP MMøller-Maersk is powering towards a record year on the strength of bumper profits from container transport and the very robust tanker market over the summer, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Transnet board replaced after loss
    THE entire management board of Transnet, South Africa's state-owned transport organisation, was swept aside and replaced this afternoon after reporting a loss of R6.3Bn ($940M) for the year
  • Iraq's oil industry in confusion
    CONFUSION, often as thick as the black smoke from a blazing pipeline, surrounds the state of Iraq's beleaguered oil industry
  • Miniace sues PMA over payments
    JOSEPH Miniace, the former CEO and president of the Pacific Maritime Association, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that his employment was terminated without cause
  • Samskip looks to expand in Scotland
    SAMSKIP, the Icelandic shipping and logistics group, has opened a Scottish office and is looking to introduce a direct port call, possibly at Aberdeen
  • More boxes leaving port by rail
    FREIGHTLINER, the UK's largest mover of marine containers by rail, has given a clear sign that an increasing number of containers are being transported by rail
  • DFDS back in the black
    DANISH ferry operator DFDS posted a strong performance in the first half, with pre-tax profit up by DK41M to DK22M ($3.5M)
  • AP Moller raises forecast
  • Ferry traffic worries Cherbourg
  • Dubai Ports strengthens position
  • ASA identifies coastal freight haemorrhage
  • Gas release under investigation
  • SCI ship cleared of charges
  • Politicians express merger fears
  • India to set up new ports directorate
  • China extends bonded zones to ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • PMA turns tables, sues Miniace
    Two days after the former president sued the employers group, the Pacific Maritime Association fired back with a suit alleging a conspiracy to commit insurance fraud.
  • A.P. Moller profit rises
    The world's largest shipping company said earnings increased 6.8 percent in the first half.
  • FMC proposes fee changes
  • NYK Line debuts all-water Asia-Gulf service
  • Taiwanese port wins right to mainland China shipping
  • Conference to raise eastbound rates to India
  • KLM venture targets Indian pharmaceutical shippers
  • Hong Kong, China expand free-trade pact
  • UPS to use hydrogen fuel cells in trucks
  • Rising fuel costs hit American Airlines
  • Flynn again hammers away at port security
  • South Carolina refocuses port plans
  • China Shipping profit quadruples
  • Dubai Ports wins bid for terminal at Cochin
  • Feds to retain control of ILA local
  • 8,000-TEU Cosco ship calls Long Beach
  • Cuban woman ships self in crate to US
  • Sea Containers sells UK port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Investments will see APM move to a higher plane
    A conservative AP Moller could be under-estimating its projected full year returns according to one analyst who expects the company to drive on to a higher level.
  • ISPS charges hit ANZ trade
    The first International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code charges in the Australasian trades will be levied by the Europe to Australia and New Zealand Conference and its northbound equivalent.
  • First half returns steer AP Moller towards bumper year
  • Jurong benefits as UASC talks with PSA Corp fail
  • Japan to spend more to raise competitiveness
  • Tauranga boosted by rising volumes
  • German cities sign intermodal collaboration deal
  • K Line seals Tacoma terminal switch
  • Sacked Miniace sues PMA

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Boxes boost AP Moller
    Danish giant has increased first-half profit as its containerships brought home the bacon.
  • V Ships KG firm picks up fifth ship
    Italian owner Marnavi finances chemical tanker with AL Ships.
  • DFDS turns it around
    Danish ferry and ro-ro operator survives price pressure to pull out of red in first half.
  • Blystad buys again
    Norwegian owner Arne Blystad has snapped up a 133,000-dwt bulker from a Korean owner.
  • Nepline plans shopping spree
    Malaysian tanker and bulker owner will look to buy vessels at the end of the year after racking up a profit.
  • Back in the USSR
    Arctic ship for Norilsk could be springboard back into Russian market, says Aker Yards.
  • Kenya scraps ferry tender
    Review board finds irregularities in bidding process for yards to build two coastal ships.
  • Tokai stuck in red
    But Japanese ferry owner manages to reduce losses in first half of 2004.
  • K Line inks LNG newbuilding
    Japanese owner orders gas carrier on back of decade-long charter from US energy trader.
  • Fjord Line solves Lygra problem
    Norwegian owner sells and charters back ro-ro after failing to win state tax break.
  • Cash tills ring at U-Ming
    Taiwan's bulker owner ups first half profit by 460% in a strong market.
  • Sasebo rebounds
    Japanese yard puts last year's losses behind it with profitable start to fiscal year.
  • NYK seals Baosteel deal
    Japanese owner concludes second long-term iron ore transportation deal with China steel giant.
  • About face at Global Carriers
    Excluding exceptionals Malaysian shipowner sees major improvement in underlying performance.
  • Adsteam inches ahead
    Profits improve at Aussie towage and ports group despite competition and currency pressures.
  • TOP gets Restless
    It's six down and four to go as Greek owner takes delivery of another Sovcomflot handymax.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Grand Alliance restructures pendulum service
  • NYK signs 12-year bulk transport contract with Baoshan Iron & Steel
  • WITASS carriers plan rate increase
  • DHS whittles contractors developing missile defense for airliners
  • Menzies names Fordree GM commercial U.K. cargo
  • Menlo Worldwide to expand presence in India
  • GAO blasts Navy for inadequate parts supply management
  • COAC to meet in Buffalo
  • TNT Logistics names manager for automotive logistics
  • North Carolina ports authority names Eager CEO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 27, 2004
  • Oil transport in Barents Sea worries the UN
    The increased exploration activities in the Barents Sea is a potential threat to the Arctic ecosystem, according to the United ...
  • Higher profit and upgrade for the whole year in Maersk group
    A.P. M'ller-M'rsk managed to earn more money the first six months this year than during the corresponding period last ...
  • Notice of strike on Öresund passenger vessel
    The Swedish Merchant Marine Officers' Association has filed a notice of strike from 6 September to the shipping company Rederiet ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
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%)
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
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
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
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
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%)
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%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
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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