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July 2, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to pass $21m in savings to tenants
    Customised service agreements help shipping lines save hundreds of millions of dollars every year
  • Pacific Ports sees gain from shareholder
Air and Land Transport
  • No pay rise this year, Ansett warns workers
    Asian economic crisis and declining Aussie dollar blamed for A$14m loss inMarch quarter
  • China Airlines to take delivery of 8 Boeing jets
  • SIA, Lufthansa start codesharing scheme
  • Delays continue at new KL airport
  • Marubeni to invest in Rolls-Royce project
  • Air India to take stake in Cochin airport
  • United, Delta to merge frequent flier programmes from Sept 1
Features
  • Flying into the next century
    With no successor in sight, makers and users of the supersonic plane work to keep it in the air well beyond 2000
Columns
  • Study tells what's wrong with dry cargo market

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to pass $21m in savings to tenants
    Customised service agreements help shipping lines save hundreds of millions of dollars every year
  • Pacific Ports sees gain from shareholder
Air and Land Transport
  • No pay rise this year, Ansett warns workers
    Asian economic crisis and declining Aussie dollar blamed for A$14m loss inMarch quarter
  • China Airlines to take delivery of 8 Boeing jets
  • SIA, Lufthansa start codesharing scheme
  • Delays continue at new KL airport
  • Marubeni to invest in Rolls-Royce project
  • Air India to take stake in Cochin airport
  • United, Delta to merge frequent flier programmes from Sept 1
Features
  • Flying into the next century
    With no successor in sight, makers and users of the supersonic plane work to keep it in the air well beyond 2000
Columns
  • Study tells what's wrong with dry cargo market

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to pass $21m in savings to tenants
    Customised service agreements help shipping lines save hundreds of millions of dollars every year
  • Pacific Ports sees gain from shareholder
Air and Land Transport
  • No pay rise this year, Ansett warns workers
    Asian economic crisis and declining Aussie dollar blamed for A$14m loss inMarch quarter
  • China Airlines to take delivery of 8 Boeing jets
  • SIA, Lufthansa start codesharing scheme
  • Delays continue at new KL airport
  • Marubeni to invest in Rolls-Royce project
  • Air India to take stake in Cochin airport
  • United, Delta to merge frequent flier programmes from Sept 1
Features
  • Flying into the next century
    With no successor in sight, makers and users of the supersonic plane work to keep it in the air well beyond 2000
Columns
  • Study tells what's wrong with dry cargo market

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA to pass $21m in savings to tenants
    Customised service agreements help shipping lines save hundreds of millions of dollars every year
  • Pacific Ports sees gain from shareholder
Air and Land Transport
  • No pay rise this year, Ansett warns workers
    Asian economic crisis and declining Aussie dollar blamed for A$14m loss inMarch quarter
  • China Airlines to take delivery of 8 Boeing jets
  • SIA, Lufthansa start codesharing scheme
  • Delays continue at new KL airport
  • Marubeni to invest in Rolls-Royce project
  • Air India to take stake in Cochin airport
  • United, Delta to merge frequent flier programmes from Sept 1
Features
  • Flying into the next century
    With no successor in sight, makers and users of the supersonic plane work to keep it in the air well beyond 2000
Columns
  • Study tells what's wrong with dry cargo market

Sched Netweb site
  • More big ships for OOCL
  • Wing Lee Group adapts to market changes
  • P&O Nedlloyd takes delivery of German built ship
  • House subcommittee approves funding for Cape Fear project
  • 'Chunnel' cargo rises
  • KNSM extends Morocco service
  • New currency adopted of European intermodal operator
  • Canadian-based airlines extend Asian flights
  • Experts predict slowdown in Alaskan air-cargo growth
  • Asian partner possible for Delta and Swissair

Cargowebweb site
JULY 1, 1998
  • Schenker logistics center in port of Rotterdam
  • German post-offices DHL outlet; protest by competitors
  • Frontline leaves ICB alone for a while
  • More fruit transhipment in Rotterdam
  • Baan software for KLM
  • Intranet en push technology for the FAA

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • UP makes last stand in Houston
  • Senate to move on Africa bill
  • New owners must build Mexican rail's cargo
  • Customs holds up exports to Pakistan and India
  • Duty-free import program expires
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries, issues target list
  • APL rips FMC investigation of rates
  • After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics
  • Amtrak outlines plan if Congress cooperates
  • No political WTO deal for China, says U.S. Trade Rep
  • Emery Worldwide is adding five DC10 freighters
  • EU asks WTO to probe U.S. firms' tax breaks
  • Hyundai to begin calling at Charleston and Hampton Roads this week
  • US antitrust official: EU on right track with MCI deal
  • CNA completes acquisition of Maritime Insurance
  • GM strike losses at $1.2 billion so far
  • Japan's new export: Garbage
  • Live talk on Year 2000 impact available on the web
Transportation
  • Path is cleared to redevelop Panama Railway
  • New Malaysian airport receives mixed reviews
  • Transportation Institute's Herbert Brand dies at 84
  • Trucking industry goes the extra mile to attract drivers
Maritime
  • FedEx exits Subic Bay as Philippine dispute flares
  • So far, so good: Rogue ships avoid New York
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries
  • Malaysian line seeks partner for growth
  • Proactive 'Band-Aid' plugs leaks
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • UP makes last stand in Houston
  • Senate to move on Africa bill
  • New owners must build Mexican rail's cargo
  • Customs holds up exports to Pakistan and India
  • Duty-free import program expires
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries, issues target list
  • APL rips FMC investigation of rates
  • After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics
  • Amtrak outlines plan if Congress cooperates
  • No political WTO deal for China, says U.S. Trade Rep
  • Emery Worldwide is adding five DC10 freighters
  • EU asks WTO to probe U.S. firms' tax breaks
  • Hyundai to begin calling at Charleston and Hampton Roads this week
  • US antitrust official: EU on right track with MCI deal
  • CNA completes acquisition of Maritime Insurance
  • GM strike losses at $1.2 billion so far
  • Japan's new export: Garbage
  • Live talk on Year 2000 impact available on the web
Transportation
  • Path is cleared to redevelop Panama Railway
  • New Malaysian airport receives mixed reviews
  • Transportation Institute's Herbert Brand dies at 84
  • Trucking industry goes the extra mile to attract drivers
Maritime
  • FedEx exits Subic Bay as Philippine dispute flares
  • So far, so good: Rogue ships avoid New York
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries
  • Malaysian line seeks partner for growth
  • Proactive 'Band-Aid' plugs leaks
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • UP makes last stand in Houston
  • Senate to move on Africa bill
  • New owners must build Mexican rail's cargo
  • Customs holds up exports to Pakistan and India
  • Duty-free import program expires
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries, issues target list
  • APL rips FMC investigation of rates
  • After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics
  • Amtrak outlines plan if Congress cooperates
  • No political WTO deal for China, says U.S. Trade Rep
  • Emery Worldwide is adding five DC10 freighters
  • EU asks WTO to probe U.S. firms' tax breaks
  • Hyundai to begin calling at Charleston and Hampton Roads this week
  • US antitrust official: EU on right track with MCI deal
  • CNA completes acquisition of Maritime Insurance
  • GM strike losses at $1.2 billion so far
  • Japan's new export: Garbage
  • Live talk on Year 2000 impact available on the web
Transportation
  • Path is cleared to redevelop Panama Railway
  • New Malaysian airport receives mixed reviews
  • Transportation Institute's Herbert Brand dies at 84
  • Trucking industry goes the extra mile to attract drivers
Maritime
  • FedEx exits Subic Bay as Philippine dispute flares
  • So far, so good: Rogue ships avoid New York
  • Union protests inferior shipping registries
  • Malaysian line seeks partner for growth
  • Proactive 'Band-Aid' plugs leaks
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Tasman Asia to Rationalize NZ Service
  • SINOTRANS to Expand Fleet 50% by 2000
  • ISO-9002 for P&O Nedlloyd Hong Kong
  • Panama Canal Lifts All Draft Restrictions
  • Maersk to Launch Far East/South Africa Service
  • Kawanishi Warehouse Achieves ISO-9002

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Kobe back in business with lower fees, new procedures
  • DOT nabs two carrying flares in airline luggage in Miami
  • Coast Guard may change rules for commercial diving projects
  • Committee develops digital U.S. pipeline mapping system

urgente online pressweb site
  • Canarias recibirá unos 17.000 aviones con turistas extranjeros en verano
  • La naviera Sea Land presenta su servicio "FreshMist"
  • Renfe potencia las líneas de alta velocidad en verano
  • Fiat Ferroviaria entregará 10 trenes pendolino a final de 1998
  • La Comisión prohibe las prácticas de Aéroports de París
  • Ayudas para renovar vehículos de transporte de viajeros

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Two more districts in Maharashtra
  • India to reopen Fiji mission
  • PAN deadline extended
  • IDBI chief
  • Assocham moots task force to study sanctions impact
  • Seven oil firms sign PSCs with government
  • Revised Ninth Plan draft by August-end
  • Minstry takes to interaction for export boost
  • CONCOR introduces high speed container flat wagons
  • $300-m Jexim loan for IDBI soon
  • Merc, Daewoo jack up prices

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Harland quits general repairs
    BELFAST'S Harland and Wolff Ship Repair & Marine Services is to withdraw from the general shiprepair market.
  • HongKong Airport set to open
    AFTER nine years and $20bn, visitors will begin landing on Monday at Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong's new International Airport, a 1,234 hectare island that has been reclaimed from the ocean. It includes the world's largest passenger terminal, at a length of 1.3 km, designed by London-based architect Sir Norman Foster.
  • Stolt-Nielsen boosts profits
    STOLT-Nielsen yesterday unveiled improved second quarter and half-year profits despite the negative effect of the Asian currency crisis on its large parcel tanker operations.
  • Support to reduce heavy tax burdens on companies
    Russian communist leader Gennady Zyuganov speaks in the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow yesterday. The Communist Party is supporting measures to reduce the heavy tax burden on companies.
  • Subic Bay chief given brief sacking reprieve
    BELEAGUERED Subic Bay Freeport boss Richard Gordon has won a three day reprieve stopping the Philippines' new president from sacking him as chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
  • Warning on cancer risks from ship oil
    GERMANY'S statutory seamen's accident insurance Seeberufsgenossenschaft and the Hamburg office for occupational safety Amt fur Arbeitsschutz have warned of the cancer-causing agents in heavy oils, writes Sabina Casagrande, Bonn.
  • Ailsa-Troon wins '20m Navy deal
    RESURGENT Scottish shipyard Ailsa-Troon has landed a '20m deal for the construction of a fleet of landing craft, its biggest order in 25 years or more.
  • Veslefrikk work clinched by Aker Maritime
    NORWAY'S Aker Maritime has won a NKr800m ($104.3m) turnkey expansion contract on Statoil's Veslefrikk B platform. It has also doubled its shareholding in Trondheim-based Bronnteknologiutvikling AS to 68% in order to strengthen its position in well products and zone isolation technology.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 1, 1998
  • Bunker prices to rise in Sri Lanka
    CEYLON Petroleum Corp's decision to divert supplies of furnace oil to meet fuel requirements at thermal power stations is likely to lead to a significant increase in bunker prices.
  • PNOC to privatise tanker subsidiary
    PHILIPPINE National Oil Co is reviving a plan to privatise its tanker subsidiary following a failure to pursue a deal with Manila-based Herma Tankers.
  • Restraining order calms Subic Bay tension
    OLONGAPO Regional Trial Court has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the appointment of Felicito Payumo as the new chairman of Subic Bay Maritime Authority.
  • Stowaways now a major issue for South Africa
    EIGHTEEN West African stowaways were landed in Durban, South Africa, last week from a vessel carrying timber to India.
  • Moody's downgrades Mitsui Engineering
    MOODY'S Investor Services has downgraded the debt rating of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding from Ba 3 to B1.
  • Pacific Ports pursues its former chairman
    PACIFIC Ports of Hong Kong says it would pursue civil litigation against former chairman John Chan despite the dropping of fraud charges against him.
  • ITF names 20 worst owners and managers
    TWENTY shipowners, managers and manning agents with the worst record of abuse of seafarers and substandard shipping were named by the ITF today.
  • Crew and stevedore fatalities highlighted
    THE current level of fatalities on ships is unacceptable, according to Karl Lumbers of Thomas Miller P&I.
  • Fruit capacity upgrade for Rotterdam
    KLOOSTERBOER Fruitterminal Rotterdam is planning to expand its storage capacity by 50 per cent.
  • Asbestosis could plague next two decades
    CLAIMS resulting from asbestosis could plague the shipping industry well into the next millennium, according to Alan Kelman, attorney at Jacques Admiralty.
  • PSA Corp sets sights on India
    PSA Corp is set to expand business in India by developing container terminals at two strategic locations in the country.
  • New York & New Jersey cuts port charges
    THE port of New York & New Jersey will cut charges by 60 per cent on certain cargoes from today.
  • Washington ferry suffers electrical problems
    THE large double-ended ferry, recently delivered by the Todd Pacific Shipyard to Washington State Ferries, will enter service two weeks late because of an electrical failure.
  • US Harbour Maintenance Tax plan delayed
    THE Clinton administration's proposal to replace the Harbor Maintenance Tax will not be released today as originally planned.
  • Bremer Vulkan investigation 'almost completed'
    BREMEN state prosecutors have "almost completed" investigating allegations against former Bremer Vulkan chairman Friedrich Hennemann, the prosecutor's office said.
  • Export containers stranded in Chennai port
    ACUTE congestion at Chennai port could lead to the cancellation of contracts on export coffee in containers waiting outside the port.
  • Newbuilding boost for Comanav
    COMANAV, the Moroccan national line, has boosted its weekly North Europe/Morocco with the introduction of a 506 teu capacity newbuilding.
  • Fredriksen and Mercur extend Jahre Viking deadline
    SEA Transport and Mercur Tankers have agreed to postpone the deadline for completing the sale of the world's largest ship.
  • Guayaquil awards terminal concession
    ECUADOR'S port of Guayaquil has awarded an association of Ecuadorian companies and a company from El Salvador, the concession to operate a grain and multipurpose terminal.
  • Cosco to lift stake in container maker
    COSCO subsidiaries have agreed to inject yuan 35.84m ($4m) into container manufacturer Shanghai Far East Container and increase their combined shareholdings in the company.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Exercice 1997 plus que satisfaisant pour Fritz Companies
    Le groupe américain d'expédition et de logistique Fritz Companies a conclu l'exercice (terminé le 31 mai dernier) sur une hausse de 12,4% du chiffre d'affaires brut et une hausse de 9,6% du CA net. A l'instar de nombreuses entreprises, Fritz est parvenu a mieux maîtriser ses coûts et à gérer ses activités opérationnelles d'une manière plus efficace, ce qui résulte logiquement par de meilleurs résultats. Les actionnaires ne peuvent que se réjouir de ce résultat: le dividende s'élèvera à 50 cents, contre 1 cent l'année dernière.
  • La FNTR face à la libéralisation du cabotage routier
    La Fédération Nationale des Transporteurs Routiers (FNTR, Paris), estime que la libéralisation totale du cabotage routier offre aux entreprises une formidable opportunité de développement. C'est pourquoi elle joue "Banco pour l'Europe". Mais l'ouverture totale du marché pose le problème des distorsions de concurrence avec une acuité nouvelle. D'où un bémol qui complète le banco: à condition de pouvoir miser "Egaux sur la route".
  • Les plans de gestion des déchets désormais obligatoires pour les navires
    Outre le Code ISM, une autre réglementation de l'Organisation Maritime Mondiale est entrée en vigueur hier. Tous les navires de plus de 400 t.b., toutes les unités pouvant transporter plus de quinze personnes et toutes les plates-formes fixes ou flottantes doivent disposer d'un "Garbage Management Plan", un plan de gestion des déchets, à partir du premier juillet 1998. Le plan doit comprendre les prescriptions et procédures pour la collecte, l'entreposage, le traitement et l'élimination des déchets. A l'instar des autres plans de lutte conte la pollution, une personne responsable devra être désignée.
  • Le programme européen de normes d'émissions affectera peu le coût des nouvelles voitures
    Comme nous l'annoncions hier, les ministres européens de l'Environnement et le parlement européen sont tombés d'accord sur un train de mesure destiné à réduire sensiblement la pollution générée par le transport routier. Les autorités européennes tablent sur une réduction de 70% par voiture par rapport aux normes d'émission en vigueur à l'heure actuelle.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • MPC slashes port char
    The Melbourne Port Corporation has reduced its charges - effective from I July.
    During the 1998/99 financial year wharfage charges on full containers will be reduced by 3.8 per cent to $33 per TEU. This reduction follows last year's 8.5 per cent decrease. An additional 15 per cent reduction will apply to 40 ft loaded export containers in what the MPC says is "an effort to address Melbourne's current imbalance between imported and exported 40 ft containers.
    The MPC is also reducing wharfage on empty containers, the price of which will fall by 59.9 per cent to $4 per TEU. The MPC said that "shipping lines calling at the Port of Melbourne will benefit from a substantial reduction in wharfage on empty containers".
  • Qld seeks formal access approval
    Queensland has become the second Australian state to formally seek regulatory approval for its rail access regime.
    The National Competition Council said this week it had received an application from the Queensland government under the Trade Practices Act 1974 for the Council to recommend that the access regime for rail services established by Queensland be certified as "effective".
    It has called for submissions from interested parties to assist it in the task of assessing the Queensland government's application.
  • ACCC stumbling block remains
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is still awaiting information from the Maritime Union of Australia to decide on the future of its legal action against the union.
    A spokeswoman for the ACCC told DCN yesterday that contrary to advice from union sources to the DCN, the material requested at a meeting last week has not yet been received.
    The legal action, alleging anti-competitive behavior and secondary boycotts during the dispute between Patrick and the MUA, is now the only stumbling block towards settling the matter.
  • SPC to abolish empty box charge
    The decision by the Sydney Ports Corporation to abolish the empty container charge has been welcomed by the industry.
    The chief executive officer of Liner Shipping Services, Llew Russell, told DCN yesterday the announcement was very welcome, even if the decision would not be implemented until the beginning of next year.
    Mr Russell said his organisation along with a number of other industry bodies had campaigned for years to have the charge removed.
    Shipowners see empty containers as part of a ship's equipment which should not invite a separate charge.
  • Devil will continue to appear in Bass Strait
    TT-Line announced yesterday it had chartered Incat's latest 95 metre fast passenger/car ferry to provide an increased number of peak season services between Melbourne and George Town from 12 December
    the new vessel, which is still under construction at Incat's Hobart yard will retain the same name as the 91-metre fast ferry TT-Line chartered from Incat last season and which has since been sold to Bay Ferries of Canada.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
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
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
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
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
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