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November 6, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
China obliged to crack down on piracy
Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen

Air and Land Transport

PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
ANA to raise number of jobs cut
Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire

Features

Champion of order and safety
It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

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Rate restoration tops agenda at TSA meeting Pre-purchase space arrangement for Fastship Mongolia plans ocean fleet for raw materials Mid-January delivery for Evergreen newbuilding US/Europe tonnage levels down at Chek Lap Kok Air Canada reports 3rd quarter net lossv SIA plans plane sale

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Perhaps strike at Federal Express Northwest and KLM under the same group name Schiphol slots ceiling temporarily no KLM problem Excellent CTT newsletter online Capacity problems at ECT Disruptive actions union in Calais

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Massachusetts sanctions struck down
Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
FedEx strike nears as talks break off
EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station

Transportation

Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says

Maritime

Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
Forwarders oppose rule change
Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
US port roundup

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Japan/Europe Conference to Raise Rates Effective Jan. 1 P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk to Be Awarded License in China Hanjin to Open Kaohsiung Box Terminal

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Arias-Salgado destituye al director del Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas Trasmediterránea construirá una terminal propia en Valencia Firmado el convenio para el Centro de Transportes de Cartagena II Curso superior de logística empresarial, de Aeutransmer Continental patrocina la maratón de Nueva York

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Maersk, Sea-Land ships make maiden call at Mina Raysut EU slaps CVD on stainless steel bright bars Unidel Midas Service now offers direct link to West Africa An educative and most informative workshop Accord Freight Lines celebrates first anniversary IMC nominees to participate in BPC's HRD programme in Japan Indian jewellery glitters at Bahrain fair Longer loan repayment period for cotton yarn EOUs Uttar Pradesh spells out export policy; sets Rs 20,000-cr target Maharashtra sops for agro-based units IMC urges MTNL to act on new directory CBDT chief sure of meeting target TUF parameters in a fortnight

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Bunkerworld.com got physical in London Being an Internet publishing house, we certainly have a global reach on a daily basis, but we rarely get to meet anyone face to face. During two hectic days at the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC) in London, the team behind Bunkerworld.com came off-line to meet the industry. A bunker case scenario from Hell We report from day one of the International Bunker Conference, when speakers and plenary discussions highlighted hot topics which continue to plague the industry. Fuelcon versus Sellers' contracts During the IBC in London in October, we got a look into the current status of existing contractual terms and conditions which regulate the bunker transaction, "the commercial deal". In today's market, there is no standard international set of terms and conditions with universal acceptance. Texaco + Chevron = FAMM Texaco and Chevron finally announced the formation and start-up of their global joint venture in their respective residual fuels and marine lubricants marketing business on November 2nd. Company News and Updates

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Keppel embarks on big cost cutting exercise Diversified marine conglomerate Keppel Corporation is to sell off "non-performing" overseas shipyards and its liner company as part of a major restructuring and cost-cutting programme. Shell promises to do better as profits dive ROYAL Dutch/Shell chairman Mark Moody-Stuart yesterday pledged to improve the group's performance after third quarter profits fell by a massive 56% to $841m, compared with the same period last year. Bergesen fears tanker woes will hit full year earnings Norway's Bergesen said yesterday that a weaker tanker market in the fourth quarter would lead to a lower full-year operating profit in 1998 than last year. Secondhand sector rallies after yen dip Far Eastern secondhand activity has started to recover following the crash in the Japanese economy which rocked the sale and purchase market and threatened negotiations, writes Emily Redding. Russian food aid fails to deliver dry bulk revival US food aid for hard-hit Russia may fall short of the predicted boom for under-utilised dry bulk carriers, as a tentative agreement between Washington and Moscow calls for roughly half the commodities expected. Kelud Indonesia-bound Meyer Werft's Papenburg yard has delivered its 20th passengership to Indonesia's Directorate General of Sea Communication. Petroships denies smuggling claim The Singapore-based shipmanager of the Petro Ranger' has denied Chinese government claims that the vessel was actually involved in smuggling, rather than hijacked by Indonesian pirates. Danish shipowners call for clarity on duty-free Danish shipowners are talking to tax authorities to pin them down on guidelines after duty-free disappears.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Chilean government urged to end port deadlock CHILE'S government is being urged to set up a negotiating body to resolve the differences between the various parties involved in the port concession process. Fairplay launches Ships Register on Internet FAIRPLAY, the UK-based marine information specialist, has launched its Ships Register on the Internet. Sally terminates Ramsgate-Ostend service SALLY UK, part of the Finnish ferry group Neptun Maritime, will close its loss-making service between Ramsgate and Ostend on November 20. Finnlines may move HQ to Germany FINNISH liner operator Finnlines might move its head office to Germany as a result of the axing by the Finnish government of two proposals to help shipping companies. Hospital ship in eighth auction A PASSENGERSHIP converted by the Greek government into a $2m floating hospital comes under the auctioneer's hammer later this month for the eighth time since 1996. TT Club names directors TT Club, the intermodal transport insurer, has appointed Isao Shintani and Knud Pontoppidan as new board directors. Keppel to restructure after loss KEPPEL, the giant banking, industrial and shipping group has unveiled a major package of cost cutting measures, after forecasting a loss for this year. HMM starts operations at Kwangyang HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has started operations at the new Kwangyang Port in South Korea. PSA Corp signs Inchon deal SINGAPORE-based PSA Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Corp to invest in a port development project at Inchon. Malaysia offers new port incentives MALAYSIA'S cabinet yesterday agreed to implement a number of proposals to promote the use of its national ports, including setting up a national feeder company. French government steps into Channel chaos FERRY services on the Dover-Calais route are set to return to normal today following the French government's decision to enforce an injunction brought by SeaFrance and P&O Stena. Kakinada privatisation strongly opposed A DECISION by the Andhra Pradesh government to privatise Kakinada port has met stiff opposition from the port protection committee, unions and opposition political parties. Indian bulk cargo traffic slumps MAJOR Indian ports have recorded a steep fall in shipments of iron ore, steel and fertilisers. Foreign exchange lifts Bergesen NORWEGIAN operator Bergesen has increased its nine-month pre-tax profit by 83 per cent to Nkr783m, helped by a 60 per cent decline in foreign exchange losses and net interest costs. Australian cattle on the move again AUSTRALIA'S beleaguered live cattle export industry has received a shot in the arm with six shipments having left for Indonesia in recent weeks. Sunmar collapse hits Olympia US west coast port of Olympia has been stuck with an unwanted $10m container terminal following the collapse of Seattle-based Sunmar Container Lines. Central America counts the cost of Mitch PORT services and transport are at a standstill in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala following the onslaught of Hurricane Mitch. Caspian pipeline wins official approval CASPIAN Pipeline Consortium has received official assurances from the governments of both Kazakhstan and Russia regarding its 1,500 km oil pipeline.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
Les actions des pilotes pourraient leur coûter 5 mio. de BEF par navire Journée décisive ce jeudi en ce qui concerne le dossier des pilotes belges, pour autant que le tribunal se prononce sur l'action en référé menée par l'AGHA, la Gentse Havengemeenschap, qui regroupent les associations profesionnelles de chacun de ces ports, et par une vingtaine d'entreprises privées anversoises et gantoises, contre l'Association des pilotes de rivière et de canaux et ses huit membres du conseil. L'action en question vise à réclamer des intéressés un dédommagement de 5 mio. de BEF par navire, qui serait victime d'une manière ou d'une autre des actions qui seraient menées par les pilotes en vue de défendre leurs exigences dans le cadre du dossier intéressant la structure de leur profession. Prévue pour le Ier novembre lesdites actions ont été reportées, manifestement à cause de cette action en référé qui implique un effet rétroactif. Nouvelles conditions de base pour la prestation de services logistiques Ce n'est pas sans fierté que Dirk Lannoo, le président du groupe de travail Logistique de la KVBG, l'association des gestionnaires de flux de marchandises, a annoncé la création de conditions de prestation de services logistiques constituant un cadre-coupole pour toutes les activités exercées par les membres de l'association. Les conditions logistiques n'ont pas pour but d'éliminer les conditions existantes type CMR, UEA ou VBG, ni les multiples conditions individuelles. L'objectif est de créér un document de base qui fasse la clarté dans un nombre de zones d'ombre des activités exercées par nos membres". Un porte-allèges contribuerait au désenclavement fluvial de Zeebrugge C'est aux techniciens de l'Union de Remorquage et de Sauvetage que la MBZ, société qui gère le port de Zeebrugge, a confié le soin d'élaborer le dossier technique du projet de porte-allèges submersible, qui doit permettre de contribuer au désenclavement fluvial du port de Zeebrugge. La photo ci-jointe donne une idée précise de ce que serait cet engin d'une capacité de charge de 8.800 t. "Vers une croissance plus forte des ports méditerranéens et des EDC dans l'hinterland" La globalisation de l'économie va favoriser la poursuite de la croissance de la containérisation. En Europe, cela va mener à certains déplacements: la part des ports de la Méditerranée va croître et l'hégémonie des ports de Nord de l'Europe va baisser. L'accroissement de la taille des navires va accroître la discontinuité des arrivages, entraînant une hausse de la demande en entreposage. Mais les centres européens de distribution (EDC) risquent de ne plus en trouver tellement dans les ports, mais à l'intérieur des terres.

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VCA tonnages up, revenue down The Victorian Channels Authority has completed its second full year of operation and its financial results show an after tax profit for 1997-98 of $5.258 million. During the year dividends of $3.13 million were paid to the state government. Total income for the year to 30 June was $20.767 million, a reduction of almost $1 million over 1996-97. On 1 July 1997, the VCA reduced its charges from 40 cents a gross ton to 35.5 cents a gross ton, and a further reduction to 30.4 cents a gross ton was introduced on 1 July this year. VCA ceo Ian Edwards told DCN: "If we had continued with the 40 cent base rate during the year we would have made $2.5 million more than we did." He said the effect of the decreases had been a 24 per cent reduction in tonnage charges since VCA began operating in March 1996. Melbourne tug of war ends in draw Less than a week after their introduction, new tug-ordering practices by Melbourne Tug Services have been shelved after criticism from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots and the shipping industry. The short-lived changes required ships' agents to advise the number of tugs required for a vessel at least an hour before the vessel's arrival or departure, with the scrapping of ordering 'to pilots' requirements'. Any tugs ordered that left the wharf to attend a vessel, were to incur normal charges whether or not the tug was used. After a meeting on Wednesday between representatives of the pilots, tugs and ships agents, a mutual resolution to the issue has resulted in the system being modified. The alterations, which will allow more flexibility, will see the re-introduction of 'to pilots requirements' after the re-issuing of a new 'pilot tug requirements sheet' which will be distributed to all ships' agents as soon as possible. Dispute compo claims sought THE Official Receiver of New South Wales, George Caddy, has called for those small businesses which suffered damages as a result of the 7 April to 2 September waterfront dispute between the MUA and Patrick Stevedores, to lodge claims for compensation by 31 March 1999. Under an agreement reached early last month between Patrick, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the MUA, Patrick agreed to pay up to $7.5 million to cover damages claimed by small businesses in a deal based on all patties withdrawing threats of litigation arising out of the dispute. PWCS dispute not affecting exports THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission was yesterday afternoon dealing with a dispute which has arisen at the Port Waratah Coal Services site in Newcastle. It is understood that a dispute in terms of section 99 of the Workplace Relations Act had been notified by the company, one of the country's largest coal exporting terminals, following a stopwork meeting which extended beyond the authorised time-frame. The Commission hearing was expected to involve two unions at a federal level: the Maritime Union of Australia and the Transport Workers Union, while a separate hearing was being sought at state level for unions whose members are employed under state awards. Govt under fire over roads THE federal government, and in particular the new federal Transport Minister John Anderson, have come under fire in Victoria this week for the commonwealth's road funding commitments to the state. An editorial in yesterday's Herald Sun attacked Mr Anderson's refusal to provide federal funds to re-build the Melbourne-Geelong freeway, described as "Victoria's deadliest road" with 86 fatalities in the past eight years. The editorial said Mr Anderson showed "callous indifference towards the families of the dead" for refusing to explain why the government would not provide the $100 million needed to match a similar contribution by the Victorian government to fix the road.

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NOVEMBER 5, 1998
R&B Falcon Records $20.5 Million Loss R&B Falcon Corp. late last week reported that weakened demand, combined with a special charge of $85.8 million surrounding the cancellation of the Peregrine VI and Peregrine VIII conversion projects, conspired to create a net loss of $20.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a net income of $35 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income has dropped as well, as the company is experiencing higher operating costs associated with the activation of two incremental deepwater units, marine fleet additions and a decline in profitability in its inland water operations. Further bad news for the company and the sector related to the company's fleet utilization rates, which have plummeted from 95% in 3Q 1997 to 64% in 3Q 1998. Keppel To Restructure Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel Corp. announced a major restructuring and cost-reduction program which includes the merger of its engineering and off-shore rig-building units. Keppel said it would merge Keppel Integrated Engineering with Keppel Fels, a merger which should be completed by the first half of 1999, said group chairman Sim Kee Boon. The new, leaner Keppel Corp. will concentrate of five core businesses -- marine, offshore energy and engineering, banking and financial services, property investment, development and management and telecommunications and transport. The group would also merge its overseas shipyard operations, including those in the Philippines and the Middle East, to form a bigger ship repair and shipbuilding firm, he added. "Our aim is to be the regional leader in shiprepair and conversions, and a major builder of specialized and medium-sized vessels," he said. Samsung Snags $355M Worth Of Business South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won seven shipbuilding orders worth $355 million from Germany and the U.S. Samsung said German firm Reederei Claus-Peter Offen ordered six 2,200-TEU containerships worth a combined $210 million. Reading & Bates Falcon Corp. of the U.S. ordered a 98,000-ton oil drilling ship for $145 million. Channel Deepening Project OKd Britain's shipping minister has reportedly approved a project to deepen the approach channel to Britain's largest container port while safeguarding the surrounding wildlife habitat. The project is intended to improve access for deep draught container vessels through the Harwich Haven to the Port of Felixstowe by providing an unrestricted channel depth of 47.5 ft. (14.5 m). Bergesen Profits Surge Bergesen d.y. Group ASA reported an 84 percent surge in nine month pre-tax profits, bolstered by a firmer dollar, lower interest costs and earnings from the sale of fixed assets. Despite the good news, the company predicted an overall weaker result for 1998 v. 1997. P&O Nedlloyd To Expand Inward P&O Nedlloyd reportedly is in a position to proceed with plans to open an inland distribution operation in China. Grupo Libra Starts Vessel Sharing Brazilian shipping line Grupo Libra started this week its vessel sharing agreement between the east coasts of South and North America with new partners Crowley American, Ivaran and APL. The service will use seven vessels of between 2,100 TEU and 2,400 TEU capacity on a fixed-day weekly basis.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?

Maritime

TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.

Ports and Terminals

The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.

Forwarding

People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
Logistec is growing fast.
AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.

Aviation

Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

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OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a... OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a blow to the hopes of tanker owners who are planning to trade their ships until they reach the age of 30 years. The company says it will not charter ships adopting the practice of hydrostatically balanced loading, which allows them to continue trading after 25 years. BP s stand may force owners to rethink on plans to put their ships through fifth special survey. SOUTH KOREAN shipyard Halla is back from the... Axe falls on Cosco boss Taking on terrorism Claims up for Gard Dry cargo farewell Germans on a spree Curtain call in Karachi

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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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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

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