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Press Review Index
October 2000
31/10/2000BRIEFS
31/10/2000Air Europa se ofrece a Iberia por 35.000 millones
(El Periódico)
31/10/2000Ex-S'pore air cargo demand forecast to ease near-term
(Shipping Times)
31/10/2000High volume, low prices here to stay
(Shipping Times)
31/10/2000Capespan looks to Europe for new partner
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
31/10/2000Madagascar imposes certification charge for sea cargo
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
31/10/2000Seabulk to close Sharjah base
(Khaleej Times)
30/10/2000Oil steady as Opec lifts output
(BBC News)
30/10/2000Aker Maritime sells deepwater division and Canadian unit
(Marine Log)
30/10/2000BRIEFS
30/10/2000Exports Into ASEAN to Reach Record Level
(The Korea Herald)
30/10/2000Shell signs $4bn China deal
(BBC News)
30/10/2000KDB to sell off 36% stake in HANJUNG in Dec.
(The Korea Times)
30/10/2000M'sian ports will gain from Li Ka-shing's interest
(Shipping Times)
30/10/2000Coflexip agrees to Aker deal
(Aftenposten Interaktiv)
30/10/2000SCI Board asks govt to decide on trifurcation
(Exim India)
27/10/2000BRIEFS
27/10/2000Deep Water
(Far Eastern Economic Review)
27/10/2000European Report Says Hong Kong Tycoon Is Too Influential
(The New York Times)
27/10/2000WTO backtrack denied
(South China Morning Post)
27/10/2000Subic Bay port offers properties for lease
(Shipping Times)
27/10/2000EU extends sugar quota regime for 2 years
(Exim India)
27/10/2000Japan, Canada, EU hit U.S. antidumping bill
(The Japan Times Online)
26/10/2000RO/RO lifeline for Harland & Wolff
(Marine Log)
26/10/2000Rail ownership: on the right track?
(BBC News)
26/10/2000Fitch Rates $500MM Port Auth Of NY & NJ Consolidated Bonds
(Transport News)
26/10/2000BRIEFS
26/10/2000Foreign Trade Through Shanghai Port Rising
(People's Daily)
26/10/2000Hutchison denies clamp on China ports operations
(South China Morning Post)
26/10/2000Government continues wrangling over port
(The Daily Star On line)
26/10/2000Mitsubishi taking control of tanker venture with Cosmo
(Shipping Times)
25/10/2000HK, UK Sign Double Taxation Agreement on Shipping
(People's Daily)
25/10/2000Cranes Slip Under Bridge
(San Francisco Chronicle)
25/10/2000BRIEFS
25/10/2000New airline launches Europe service
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
25/10/2000New sea transport bill will usher in welcome changes
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
25/10/2000Move to relax Cabotage Law to allow foreign flags entry
(Exim India)
24/10/2000ROK, Japan Fiercely Vie for Container Orders
(The Korea Times)
24/10/2000BRIEFS
24/10/2000Salalah 'closing in' on Dubai ports
(Khaleej Times)
24/10/2000MPA asked to invalidate tanker's ISM certificate
(Shipping Times)
24/10/2000Mitsubishi Heavy, Nissan tie on forklifts
(The Japan Times Online)
23/10/2000ECT scraps 100 jobs
(Cargoweb)
23/10/2000Railway authority plans Tibet link
(South China Morning Post)
23/10/2000BRIEFS
23/10/2000Austria to sell stake in airport
(Financial Times)
23/10/2000HANJUNG to hold stake auction early next month
(The Korea Herald)
20/10/2000BRIEFS
20/10/2000Kenya to Have Open Ships Registry
(The East African)
20/10/2000Trade surplus contracts 8%
(The Japan Times Online)
20/10/200026 Chinese stowaways found in container in Hongkong
(Shipping Times)
20/10/2000Cebu plans world-class container port complex
(Shipping Times)
20/10/2000Oil spill compensation fund to increase by 50%
(Financial Times)
19/10/2000Sabena to restructure for return to profitability
(Financial Times)
19/10/2000BRIEFS
19/10/2000Oman to privatise Sohar port
(Shipping Times)
19/10/2000High oil prices hit marine transport, fishing sectors
(The Korea Herald)
19/10/2000Second-hand ship imports to be registered under foreign flag
(The Hindu Business Line)
19/10/2000Air France considers taking new holding in CSA
(Financial Times)
19/10/2000SAFARI splits as P&ON sails solo
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
18/10/2000Greek Tanker Captain Is Released on Bail
(San Francisco Chronicle)
18/10/2000BRIEFS
18/10/2000Shape up or drop S'pore flag, MPA warns tanker owner
(Shipping Times)
18/10/2000DNV, Lloyd's Register reply
(Shipping Times)
18/10/2000Port bosses silent on delay of new cranes
(The Daily Star On line)
18/10/2000JNPT bid to get RTG cranes on lease
(The Hindu Business Line)
17/10/2000Spate of sinkings set to dent shipping companies' revenues
(Athens News)
17/10/2000BRIEFS
17/10/2000P&O Port's bid cannot be rejected without valid reasons: Rajnath
(The Hindu Business Line)
17/10/2000India looks to Rotterdam to store fruit
(Cargonews Asia)
17/10/2000Labuan to get deep-sea port
(Cargonews Asia)
16/10/2000Frontline completes Golden Ocean acquisition
(Marine Log)
16/10/2000New Study Says Shipbuilding Jobs Could Double if Bill Passes
(Transport News)
16/10/2000Polar Tankers Exercises $197 Million Option With Litton for Fourth Double Hull Tanker
(Transport News)
16/10/2000BRIEFS
16/10/2000P&O close to New York deal
(Financial Times)
16/10/2000SNCF weighs up its options for Go-Ahead bid
(Financial Times)
16/10/2000Imports outrace exports with 38pc surge
(South China Morning Post)
16/10/2000Carriers urged to end anti-competitive practices
(Shipping Times)
16/10/2000Cambodia port's cargo volume up 52% in first 9 months
(Shipping Times)
16/10/2000EU, S. Korea becoming closer, more interdependent
(The Korea Herald)
16/10/2000Major ports ship 3 per cent more
(The Hindu Business Line)
16/10/2000Saudis may boost oil output
(The Times)
13/10/2000BRIEFS
13/10/2000New Dredging Will Enable Handling of Large Ships at Dar
(The East African)
13/10/2000PSA initial public offering may be put off to next year
(The Straits Times)
13/10/2000Shipyard to close as Vosper pulls out
(The Times)
13/10/2000Oil rise forces Cathay to lift air cargo rates
(South China Morning Post)
13/10/2000'Bulldozer' hits Hyundai
(Shipping Times)
12/10/2000Oil retreats from 10-year high
(BBC News)
12/10/2000BRIEFS
12/10/2000Daewoo Heavy Industries, Daewoo Corp. to be split
(The Korea Herald)
12/10/2000Over 1000 Saved From Burning Ferry
(The New York Times)
12/10/2000Jeddah container terminal progress ahead of schedule
(Khaleej Times)
11/10/2000Captain Testifies He Prayed All Way to S.F.
(San Francisco Chronicle)
11/10/2000BRIEFS
11/10/2000Compromise reached at IMO on tanker phase out
(Shipping Times)
11/10/2000European airlines' transatlantic traffic up 4.9%
(Shipping Times)
11/10/2000New era for US-China trade
(BBC News)
11/10/2000Greek ferry rivals face up to different futures
(Financial Times)
11/10/2000Economic slowdown expected to continue
(The Korea Herald)
10/10/2000OPEC may cut production in second quarter 2001
(The Bunker Bulletin)
10/10/2000BRIEFS
10/10/2000Tripoli hopes to expand its harbor and its role
(The Daily Star On line)
10/10/2000China shapes up for aviation boom
(South China Morning Post)
10/10/2000Lloyd's register accused of racial bias
(The Times)
10/10/2000Keppel Shipyard wins S$30mil contract
(The Star Online)
09/10/2000BRIEFS
09/10/2000Hyundai shipyard plots own course
(South China Morning Post)
09/10/2000Britain's Railtrack faces record £70m fine
(Financial Times)
09/10/2000Cleaning up of oil near S'pore shores continues
(Shipping Times)
06/10/2000BRIEFS
06/10/2000Shipping liberalisation push
(Financial Times)
06/10/2000Maersk Sealand ships calling as usual at PSA
(Shipping Times)
06/10/2000Las asociaciones de consumidores critican el acuerdo del transporte
(El Pais)
06/10/2000Shipbuilder clinches £17m contract
(BBC News)
05/10/2000Greece dumps old ferries
(BBC News)
05/10/2000BRIEFS
05/10/200011 Companies Buy Crude Oil From Reserve
(The New York Times)
05/10/2000Pirates attack ship just outside S'pore waters
(Shipping Times)
05/10/2000Players extol Net's potential
(Shipping Times)
05/10/2000Dar Dock Overhaul to Cost $4 million
(The East African)
04/10/2000Bouygues invests in Italian fab yard partner
(Marine Log)
04/10/2000Port of Seattle inks 14 percent increase in container cargo handling in August
(World Wide Shipper)
04/10/2000BRIEFS
04/10/2000Circumventing an Oil Crisis
(The New York Times)
04/10/2000Ministers meet amid fears for recovery
(South China Morning Post)
04/10/2000Bruselas exige a España que garantice la libertad de circulación Los transportistas se movilizan hoy en toda la UE
(ABCe)
04/10/2000Work on HK-Shenzhen waterway to start soon
(Shipping Times)
04/10/2000Bid time for Haldia berths extended
(The Hindu Business Line)
03/10/2000Shipbuilder warns of job losses
(BBC News)
03/10/2000BRIEFS
03/10/2000Worldwide bunkering industry set to consolidate
(Shipping Times)
03/10/2000Bangladesh pays dearly for work in ship breaking
(Shipping Times)
03/10/2000MoST vests more financial powers with Major Port Trusts
(Exim India)
03/10/2000Los transportistas bloquean los pasos fronterizos y provocan más retenciones
(El Mundo)
02/10/2000New maritime safety rules agreed
(Financial Times)
02/10/2000BRIEFS
02/10/2000Los transportistas comienzan hoy tres días de huelga y bloqueo de fronteras, que afectarán a toda España
(ABCe)
02/10/2000New ferry terminal to open at Inchon
(The Korea Herald)
02/10/2000Privatisation of ports: An end in itself?
(The Hindu Business Line)
01/10/200065 ships suspended
(Athens News)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The Saudi-owned Bahri Company's very large crude carrier "Amzan" was attacked in the Red Sea.
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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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
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
››› 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
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