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December 4, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
    Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
  • MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
  • Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
  • New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
    Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
  • Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
  • FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
  • ANA forms partnership with SAS
  • Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
  • Finnair to join oneworld very soon
  • Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles
Features
  • Setting new sights in China
    Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes
Columns
  • When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
    Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
  • MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
  • Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
  • New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
    Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
  • Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
  • FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
  • ANA forms partnership with SAS
  • Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
  • Finnair to join oneworld very soon
  • Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles
Features
  • Setting new sights in China
    Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes
Columns
  • When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
    Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
  • MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
  • Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
  • New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
    Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
  • Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
  • FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
  • ANA forms partnership with SAS
  • Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
  • Finnair to join oneworld very soon
  • Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles
Features
  • Setting new sights in China
    Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes
Columns
  • When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
    Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
  • MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
  • Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
  • New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
    Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
  • Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
  • FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
  • ANA forms partnership with SAS
  • Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
  • Finnair to join oneworld very soon
  • Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles
Features
  • Setting new sights in China
    Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes
Columns
  • When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Sched Netweb site
  • TWRA to cut fuel surcharge by 50 per cent
  • Rotterdam plan criticised
  • MPA to extend port dues concession
  • Talks on Westport-Laem Chabang connection underway
  • Hong Kong's air cargo operations rates above most
  • Martinair steps up transatlantic services
  • Transnational to pay US$100,000 fine

Cargowebweb site
DECEMBER 3, 1998
  • Frans Maas loses GE Plastics as customer to Penske
  • Air France freight volumes lower
  • Rate increase on the Australia-Europe trade
  • Lower result Hessenatie due to congestion
  • New Los Angeles-Paris (Orly) Flights American Airlines
  • Border town Venlo protest at absence of new road

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
  • WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
  • Moody's warns ports in West on debts
  • Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
  • FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
  • Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
  • US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
  • CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
  • Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
  • FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
  • US prods China to open up its aviation market
Transportation
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees
Maritime
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
  • WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
  • Moody's warns ports in West on debts
  • Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
  • FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
  • Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
  • US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
  • CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
  • Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
  • FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
  • US prods China to open up its aviation market
Transportation
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees
Maritime
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
  • WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
  • Moody's warns ports in West on debts
  • Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
  • FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
  • Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
  • US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
  • CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
  • Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
  • FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
  • US prods China to open up its aviation market
Transportation
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees
Maritime
  • Venezuela readies new customs law
  • EU rail operator faces hostile investors
  • British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
  • US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
  • US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
  • Air maintenance company cuts employees

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • FMC Draws up Bond Increases for Intermediaries
  • COSCON, Yang Ming File Space Charter Pact
  • Transpacific Box Imbalance Expected to Widen in 1998

urgente online pressweb site
  • Los sindicatos lanzan un SOS para salvar el ferrocarril en Extremadura
  • La aerolínea Cityjet conecta Irlanda con la Costa del Sol
  • El presidente de Asturias da por segura la l'nea marítima Gij'n-Rotterdam
  • Renfe instala un sistema de protección de v'as en la línea Barcelona-Valencia
  • La Comisión Europea consulta a las compañías aéreas
  • Nedlloyd quita importancia al descenso del beneficio trimestral
  • Swiss World Airways deja de volar hoy

Exim Indiaweb site
  • COSCO's Director visits India to study market potential
  • Major Port Trusts Act in for amendment
  • IMC meet with German envoy today
  • Stevedores set record at VPT
  • Hi-tech park planned at Navi Mumbai
  • MMB plans to review hinterland connectivity at port sites
  • NHAI-FICCI meet on express highways
  • Australia eases sanctions
  • Rs 1,000 notes may reappear
  • Tourism services sector may be offered for privatisation
  • Centre likely to import fertiliser
  • HI-TEC City a precious jewel of 21st century, declares Vajpayee
  • COSCON
  • WB loan to UP
  • FFFAI Convention begins at Kochi

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Il ministero delle Finanze chiede decine di miliardi per cinque anni di arretrati alle compagnie di trasporto Container, il Fisco batte cassa
    Una tassa per le merci trasportate in coperta rischia di allontanare il traffico dagli scali italiani
  • Riesplode la polemica con la Ue sul lavoro in banchina
  • Primi passi per il trasferimento delle competenze previsto dalla legge di riforma Capitanerie e autorità, parte il dialogo
  • Gioia Tauro tira la volata al Sud

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bollore tables bid for Safmarine box arm
    France's Bollore group revealed yesterday that it had made a bid for the container transport operations of South African shipping company, Safmarine.
  • Ocean Marine faces major overhaul
    TROUBLED independent P&I club Ocean Marine Mutual is set to unveil a major overhaul with confirmation from the club last night that an announcement is imminent.
  • Shipowners' Mutual move on claim pool
    THE Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association is set to become a direct participant in the International Group's claims sharing arrangements from February 20 next year.
  • Oslo bourse index down as oil price fall bites
    FALLING oil prices acted to depress the Oslo Stock Exchange in November, with its total index falling 5.1% to 952.69 even as bourses elsewhere in the world bounced back from recent declines.
  • ITF in Philippines 'blacklist' plea
    THE International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has asked the Philippines to amend rules penalising ocean-going seafarers who engage in industrial action overseas and to act against local manning agents blacklisting these seafarers.
  • Euro could fuel further competition in logistics
    THE introduction of the euro next month could act as an important catalyst in the development of third party logistics and integrated supply chains by intensifying competitive pressures across Europe, an industry expert has predicted.
  • Swedish Club offers rebate to members
    Owners of vessels entered for P&I cover with the Swedish Club are to receive a 10% rebate on the cost of their P&I insurance for the 1998-99 policy year.
  • Grande Africa
    Associated British Ports' Southampton port witnessed a double first when Grimaldi Lines' new multipurpose ro-ro, the Grande Africa, made her maiden call and discharged the initial consignment of Ford's new Focus make of car into the UK.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 3, 1998
  • Gdansk delivers last boxship as sale approved
    CAPE Nati, the last of the series of six B191/12 type containerships under construction at Gdansk Shipyard for Schoeller Holdings, was christened and delivered yesterday.
  • Sri Lankans foil port attack
    SRI Lankan police have arrested eight Tamil Tiger rebels suspected to have been planning to attack Colombo Port.
  • BP hits fuel allowance in less than two months
    BP's new bunkering centre in Larnaca, Cyprus, yesterday reached its annual allowance of 30,000 tonnes of heavy fuel sold less than two months after it opened.
  • Reuters drops broker messaging system
    REUTERS has announced the closure of its spot tanker messaging system from June 30 next year.
  • Minister disappoints Italian owners
    ITALIAN transport minister Tiziano Treu has frustrated the hopes of Italian shipowners who had urged him to plead their cause in Brussels.
  • Swedish Club gives discount for 1998-99
    OWNERS of vessels entered for P&I cover with The Swedish Club are to benefit from a ten per cent discount for 1998-99.
  • Hyundai expected to pull out of TACA
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine is expected to following DSR-Senator and TMM in withdrawing from the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement next year.
  • Moby launches new roro service tomorrow
    ITALIAN ferry operator Moby Lines launches a roro service from the mainland to Sardinia tomorrow.
  • Exxon receives final offers on time charter
    US oil major Exxon has received final and best offers for its two-vlcc time charter requirement, and brokers believe that around five owners are still in the running
  • Transroll quashes speculation
    TRANSROLL president Washington Barbeito has acted quickly to quash speculation that the Brazilian line is to be acquired by German operator Hamburg-S'd.
  • Lpg vessel sinks in Chinese waterway
    A FULLY laden 380 dwt lpg vessel has sunk in the Hongwan Waterway near Zhuhai, a city in southern China close to Hong Kong.
  • Bonnici laments Maltese handicap
    MALTESE economics minister Prof Josef Bonnici said in parliament that Sea Malta is facing serious disadvantages in its competition with European shipping lines.
  • Finland launches third attempt to aid shipping
    FINLAND'S third attempt this year to aid the country's shipping industry has been launched amid fears of increasing desertion from the national flag.
  • Drifting ship towed to Colombo
    A BELIZE flag ship adrift for two weeks was finally taken in tow to Colombo on December 1 after adverse weather prevented initial rescue.
  • Supply ship stuck in pack ice
    AUTHORITIES in Australia are preparing a rescue plan for a government supply ship stuck in pack ice off Antartica.
  • Singapore advances tug plan
    SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority has pushed forward the final stage of its tug liberalisation programme by four months to March 1, 1999.
  • Electronic bookings 'hold key to cruise industry'
    A MARKED increase in direct electronic bookings via the Internet is likely to herald the most significant change to the global cruise industry, according to the head of Cruise Brokers.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • ECT: Hutchison devra-t-il composer avec RCE ?
    Curieuse évolution que celle que prend le dossier relatif à la vente d'ECT. A l'origine, le caractère des soumissions était bien précis. Le candidat retenu pourrait acquérir 45% de l'entreprise, le reste devant tomber dans les mains d'institutions néerlandaises ou à fort ancrage néerlandais. Le groupe Hutchison Whampoa a été retenu pour une discussion approfondie, les deux autres candidats, en l'occurrence PSA et CMB, étant priés de s'en tenir à l'accord relatif à la procédure de soumission. En d'autres termes, au cas où Hutchison se désisterait ou serait finalement écarté car ayant, après examen approfondi de la situation de l'entreprise, décidé de réduire le montant de son offre, l'organisme chargé de la vente peut toujours se rabattre sur l'un des deux autres candidats.
  • C. Bourne (MOL): "Les taux progresseront encore au départ de l'Asie"
    Si l'on en croit Chris Bourne, managing director de Mitsui OSK Lines, le liner s'oriente progressivement vers des jours meilleurs. L'année 1998 aura été très difficile; toutefois, les perspectives pour 1999 sont nettement meilleures et l'an 2000 devrait ramener les lignes opérant sur l'Asie dans les chiffres noirs. Animant une des sessions de la conférence "Intermodal 98", C. Bourne avait choisi comme thème: "Les effets à long terme de la crise asiatique sur le shipping et le trading".
  • La libéralisation secoue la navigation intérieure belge
    Quelques jours après l'entrée en vigueur de la libéralisation dans la navigation intérieure belge, la situation reste peu claire. L'industrie tente sa chance et essaie d'obtenir une diminution des tarifs de 40%, les bureaux d'affrètement font concurrence aux transporteurs, tandis que les bateliers indépendants ont pris en traînant les pieds le chemin qui mène vers les coopératives. La situation est extrêmement tendue dans la navigation citernière belge, où certains opérateurs ont refusé d'effectuer des transports de Rotterdam et Flessingue à destination de Bruxelles et de Liège à des prix en-dessous du tarif plancher. A l'heure de mettre sous presse, une réunion entre chargeurs et armateurs était toujours en cours à Anvers.
  • Le "passif historique" au centre du débat sur le décret portuaire
    Harmoniser les conditions de fonctionnement entre ports flamands vers l'avenir, comme le prévoit la proposition de décret portuaire, est une chose. Mais l'égalité des chances ne sera réelle que si les distorsions du passé sont elles aussi corrigées, a argumenté Gand - partiellement suivi sur ce point par Ostende - lors du débat public qui a eu lieu hier à la Commission de l'Aménagement du Territoire, des Travaux publics et des Transports du Parlement flamand. L'échevin portuaire gantois Termont a exigé une garantie formelle qu'une telle évaluation des "charges historiques" aurait lieu. Anvers et Zeebrugge ont estimé qu'il vaudrait mieux qu'une telle discussion ait lieu en dehors du débat sur le décret portuaire. Les quatre ports étaient cependant d'accord sur le fait qu'une adoption rapide du décret en question serait une bonne affaire.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Double headers to go under new EBA
    Double header shifts will be eliminated by P&O Ports under its new enterprise agreements.
    This is believed to be one of "the agreed core terms" of site certified agreements contained in the in principle agreement now being considered by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and its members.
    With the practice of double headers gone, other overtime will be available only at the discretion of management and at management's direction.
    An annual fixed salary, based on the actual roster, hours to be worked and general conditions of employment will constitute the basis for payment.
  • SA angry over FreightCorp win
    A bitter row has erupted over the selection of NSW rail freight operator FreightCorp as the successful tenderer for the lucrative Flinders Power intra-state coal haulage task in South Australia.
    Adelaide-based Australia Southern Railroad, which currently operates the daily coal service for Flinders with their own wagons, locomotives and crews running over the Flinders-owned track, is perplexed at the awarding of the contract to FreightCorp.
    Opposition parties in SA yesterday also expressed strong opposition to FreightCorp's selection, concerned about the potential loss of jobs and future rail track investment in the state resulting from the tender.
  • COSCO follows the pack on THCs
    The imposition of an import terminal handling charge by COSCO has been described as "a de facto freight rate increase" by the executive president of the Australian Peak Shippers Association, Frank Beaufort.
    Mr Beaufort said it was disappointing that shipping lines saw the need to impose these charges, although he admitted that the Chinese carrier was merely following the practice of other lines.
    "They are probably one of the last," he said.
    COSCO will introduce the terminal handling charge from all load ports other than those in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong, which will remain at the existing rates, from 1 January.
  • BHPT quits Newcastle tugs
    BHP transport and its Japanese partners are to end their involvement in tugs in the port of Newcastle, selling Hunter Towage Services and four tugs to Adsteam/Howard Smith joint-venture Waratah Towage.
    The sale, which is subject to the completion of due diligence and discussions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, brings to an end a sometimes bitter contest between HTS and Waratah subsidiary Newcastle Tugs which, at least in the early days, reflected considerable enmity between the parent companies over service and pricing issues.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.
Maritime
  • Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
  • CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
  • MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
  • ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
  • Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
  • Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
  • Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
  • Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
  • DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
  • German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
  • Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
  • Felixstowe opens rail extension.
  • Baria Serece receives bigger ships.
Forwarding
  • Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
  • AEI acquires Translink Group.
  • Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
  • Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
  • Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.
Aviation
  • KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
  • Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
  • World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
  • Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
  • UPS posts a good third quarter.
  • FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
  • Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
  • CityFlyer joins the BA group.
  • SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.
Maritime
  • Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
  • CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
  • MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
  • ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
  • Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
  • Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
  • Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
  • Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
  • DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
  • German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
  • Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
  • Felixstowe opens rail extension.
  • Baria Serece receives bigger ships.
Forwarding
  • Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
  • AEI acquires Translink Group.
  • Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
  • Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
  • Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.
Aviation
  • KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
  • Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
  • World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
  • Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
  • UPS posts a good third quarter.
  • FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
  • Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
  • CityFlyer joins the BA group.
  • SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.
Maritime
  • Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
  • CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
  • MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
  • ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
  • Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
  • Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
  • Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
  • Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
  • DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
  • German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
  • Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
  • Felixstowe opens rail extension.
  • Baria Serece receives bigger ships.
Forwarding
  • Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
  • AEI acquires Translink Group.
  • Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
  • Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
  • Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.
Aviation
  • KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
  • Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
  • World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
  • Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
  • UPS posts a good third quarter.
  • FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
  • Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
  • CityFlyer joins the BA group.
  • SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.
Maritime
  • Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
  • CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
  • MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
  • ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
  • Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
  • Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
  • Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
  • Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
  • DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
  • German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
  • Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
  • Felixstowe opens rail extension.
  • Baria Serece receives bigger ships.
Forwarding
  • Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
  • AEI acquires Translink Group.
  • Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
  • Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
  • Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.
Aviation
  • KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
  • Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
  • World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
  • Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
  • UPS posts a good third quarter.
  • FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
  • Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
  • CityFlyer joins the BA group.
  • SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.
Maritime
  • Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
  • CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
  • MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
  • ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
  • Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
  • Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
  • Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
  • Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
  • DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
  • German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.
Ports and Terminals
  • PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
  • Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
  • Felixstowe opens rail extension.
  • Baria Serece receives bigger ships.
Forwarding
  • Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
  • AEI acquires Translink Group.
  • Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
  • Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
  • Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.
Aviation
  • KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
  • Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
  • World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
  • Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
  • UPS posts a good third quarter.
  • FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
  • Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
  • CityFlyer joins the BA group.
  • SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

TradeWindsweb site
  • Chang goes for broke
    GOLDEN OCEAN S billion dollar VLCC newbuilding project is entering a crucial stage. Heavy interest payments have seen the company notch up a big trading loss while it must find charters and finance for five VLCCs under construction or run the risk of defaulting on payments to shipyards. However, chairman Fred Cheng remains confident.
  • Ulstein takeover sparks probe into insider trading
  • Cargoshipmystery
  • Threat to brokers
  • Return to the Haven
  • Cash call litigation

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
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.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
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
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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.
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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