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July 8, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Prosecutors ask for stiff sentences in oil spill case
    Singapore cannot afford any incident that affects its maritime traffic, court told
Air and Land Transport
  • Baggage delays plague new Hongkong airport
    Other passengers complain of being kept inside planes for hours before they could disembark
  • S Korea scales back high-speed rail project by a third
  • JAL, Swissair team up in code-sharing alliance
  • EC aims to present proposal on sale of airport slots this year
  • Ansett expected to reduce fleet upgrading plan
  • No decision yet on Aussie train proposal
Features
  • Airlines prepare for ruling
    All parties will want to keep their options open after the EU makes its long-delayed recommendations today
Columns
  • Ports must ensure genuine compliance of ISM Code

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Prosecutors ask for stiff sentences in oil spill case
    Singapore cannot afford any incident that affects its maritime traffic, court told
Air and Land Transport
  • Baggage delays plague new Hongkong airport
    Other passengers complain of being kept inside planes for hours before they could disembark
  • S Korea scales back high-speed rail project by a third
  • JAL, Swissair team up in code-sharing alliance
  • EC aims to present proposal on sale of airport slots this year
  • Ansett expected to reduce fleet upgrading plan
  • No decision yet on Aussie train proposal
Features
  • Airlines prepare for ruling
    All parties will want to keep their options open after the EU makes its long-delayed recommendations today
Columns
  • Ports must ensure genuine compliance of ISM Code

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Prosecutors ask for stiff sentences in oil spill case
    Singapore cannot afford any incident that affects its maritime traffic, court told
Air and Land Transport
  • Baggage delays plague new Hongkong airport
    Other passengers complain of being kept inside planes for hours before they could disembark
  • S Korea scales back high-speed rail project by a third
  • JAL, Swissair team up in code-sharing alliance
  • EC aims to present proposal on sale of airport slots this year
  • Ansett expected to reduce fleet upgrading plan
  • No decision yet on Aussie train proposal
Features
  • Airlines prepare for ruling
    All parties will want to keep their options open after the EU makes its long-delayed recommendations today
Columns
  • Ports must ensure genuine compliance of ISM Code

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Prosecutors ask for stiff sentences in oil spill case
    Singapore cannot afford any incident that affects its maritime traffic, court told
Air and Land Transport
  • Baggage delays plague new Hongkong airport
    Other passengers complain of being kept inside planes for hours before they could disembark
  • S Korea scales back high-speed rail project by a third
  • JAL, Swissair team up in code-sharing alliance
  • EC aims to present proposal on sale of airport slots this year
  • Ansett expected to reduce fleet upgrading plan
  • No decision yet on Aussie train proposal
Features
  • Airlines prepare for ruling
    All parties will want to keep their options open after the EU makes its long-delayed recommendations today
Columns
  • Ports must ensure genuine compliance of ISM Code

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco and Sinotrans to merge
  • Port of Kobe revises compulsory pilotage
  • Rockwood moves offices
  • Hamburg Sud to acquire South Seas Steamship
  • Australia copes with downturn in exports from Asia
  • New delivery service combines land and air freight delivery
  • HeavyLift takes delivery of second Airbus
  • Expansion plans set to solve Dubai's undercapacity
  • Decision expected soon on AA/BA alliance

Cargowebweb site
JULY 7, 1998
  • BTL acquires Swiss-Italian Castelletti Group
  • Transport paramount for Hanjin
  • Dismissals at Sea-Land Rotterdam
  • Improved Alitalia results in first half of 1998
  • Pilots ask McKinsey for support in reorganization

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Asian shippers slam rate increases
  • JFK's volume is growing, but the flow could improve
  • Ship seizure spells end to Croatia Line's Med service
  • Glitches cause cargo delays at new Hong Kong airport
  • White House cool to fast-track trade vote this year
  • Banking group predicts Asian crisis will lower world trade
  • US to issue long-awaited rule on bank encryption exports
  • Russian markets fall more amid talks with IMF
  • US business divided over product liability plan
  • Clinton cracks down on health insurers that illegally deny coverage
  • S&P upgrades rating of tanker owner Teekay
  • West African Airline faces loss of four jets
  • US gets delay to find Teamster race funds
Transportation
  • Strike in Puerto Rico hits transport
  • Air Philippines, U-Land of Taiwan mesh operations
  • Strong second-quarter earnings forecast for nation's airlines
  • EU to ask BA and AA to give up 267 slots
  • Alabama firm faces FAA fine
  • Lufthansa Cargo puts MD freighters in service
  • Emery adds 5 DC-10s to its fleet to improve North American efficiency
  • Transport secretary lobbying for air safety on African visit
  • Need zip in your tape drive? This does everything but open Windows
Maritime
  • Matson suffers from Hawaii's economic woes
  • Yang Ming to call weekly at Hampton Roads port
  • $1 billion in contracts retracted by Marad
  • Maersk orders four ships in the 4,300-TEU range
  • Carriers angry with Taipei for caving in to Kaohsiung union
  • Taiwan port link may have contractor
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Asian shippers slam rate increases
  • JFK's volume is growing, but the flow could improve
  • Ship seizure spells end to Croatia Line's Med service
  • Glitches cause cargo delays at new Hong Kong airport
  • White House cool to fast-track trade vote this year
  • Banking group predicts Asian crisis will lower world trade
  • US to issue long-awaited rule on bank encryption exports
  • Russian markets fall more amid talks with IMF
  • US business divided over product liability plan
  • Clinton cracks down on health insurers that illegally deny coverage
  • S&P upgrades rating of tanker owner Teekay
  • West African Airline faces loss of four jets
  • US gets delay to find Teamster race funds
Transportation
  • Strike in Puerto Rico hits transport
  • Air Philippines, U-Land of Taiwan mesh operations
  • Strong second-quarter earnings forecast for nation's airlines
  • EU to ask BA and AA to give up 267 slots
  • Alabama firm faces FAA fine
  • Lufthansa Cargo puts MD freighters in service
  • Emery adds 5 DC-10s to its fleet to improve North American efficiency
  • Transport secretary lobbying for air safety on African visit
  • Need zip in your tape drive? This does everything but open Windows
Maritime
  • Matson suffers from Hawaii's economic woes
  • Yang Ming to call weekly at Hampton Roads port
  • $1 billion in contracts retracted by Marad
  • Maersk orders four ships in the 4,300-TEU range
  • Carriers angry with Taipei for caving in to Kaohsiung union
  • Taiwan port link may have contractor
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Asian shippers slam rate increases
  • JFK's volume is growing, but the flow could improve
  • Ship seizure spells end to Croatia Line's Med service
  • Glitches cause cargo delays at new Hong Kong airport
  • White House cool to fast-track trade vote this year
  • Banking group predicts Asian crisis will lower world trade
  • US to issue long-awaited rule on bank encryption exports
  • Russian markets fall more amid talks with IMF
  • US business divided over product liability plan
  • Clinton cracks down on health insurers that illegally deny coverage
  • S&P upgrades rating of tanker owner Teekay
  • West African Airline faces loss of four jets
  • US gets delay to find Teamster race funds
Transportation
  • Strike in Puerto Rico hits transport
  • Air Philippines, U-Land of Taiwan mesh operations
  • Strong second-quarter earnings forecast for nation's airlines
  • EU to ask BA and AA to give up 267 slots
  • Alabama firm faces FAA fine
  • Lufthansa Cargo puts MD freighters in service
  • Emery adds 5 DC-10s to its fleet to improve North American efficiency
  • Transport secretary lobbying for air safety on African visit
  • Need zip in your tape drive? This does everything but open Windows
Maritime
  • Matson suffers from Hawaii's economic woes
  • Yang Ming to call weekly at Hampton Roads port
  • $1 billion in contracts retracted by Marad
  • Maersk orders four ships in the 4,300-TEU range
  • Carriers angry with Taipei for caving in to Kaohsiung union
  • Taiwan port link may have contractor
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Box Train Project Between Taipei, Kaohsiung Looms
  • ITS Japan Granted Preference by Russia
  • Chang Jiang Box Terminal Project Gets Nod
  • Hanjin's Kamcheon Terminal Boosting Box Volume
  • Top 20 Worst Carriers Announced by ITF

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Coast Guard wants input on barge numbering plan
  • Weekly rail freight numbers edge up over last year's count
  • Canadian transport minister looking for China business
  • Firms tout Chinese shipyards
  • Maersk begins Far East/Africa run
  • OOCL back in Mediterranean
  • Fort Lewis housing going private

urgente online pressweb site
  • US Airways abandona a Boeing
  • "Sistemas de información geográfica y planificación del transporte"
  • Legazpi pone en marcha la Zona de Carga
  • Renfe colabora con la Fundación Jardines de España
  • DHL inicia el servicio exprés de Deutsche Post

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ICD-Pithampur handles record export/import TEUs in June
  • VSNL ties up with Microsoft
  • Gujarat plans indl estates with private funds
  • 'Exporter' status still on tour operators' agenda
  • FDI proposals worth Rs 4,300 cr cleared
  • Hegde to meet export bodies on July 11
  • Volkswagen acquires Rolls-Royce
  • Concor commissions reach stacker at ICD Nagpur
  • 'Action Plan' may herald India as IT Superpower
  • Two export awards instituted
  • Heavy duty urged on packaged tea

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Proposed VAT on imports tax draws strong opposition
  • Maersk sails solo on Far East route
  • Southern Terminals gets 'empowered'
  • Four Freight Training courses get MITB accreditation
  • New ship will feature on-board stability computer
  • Unicorn adds chemical tanker
  • ZA Trans takes over Rogers IDS
  • Kalahari Express will challenge Air Namibia's dominance
  • Beefed up Customs staff hauls in R938 000 in seven months
  • Virgin wants daily CT service
  • New trophy will recognise top woman exporter in the W Cape
  • Demurrage mounts up in wake of Cape Town congestion aftermath
  • Industrial action repercussions leave Cape Town shippers out in the cold
  • Unicorn was nine years early for containerisation
  • Durban's new car terminal beats the opening deadline
  • 'Use any carrier to Tanzania, as long as the rate is within bounds'
  • Maputo Corridor tackles overload issue
  • Insurers consider waiving over-age vessel surcharge
  • Pat Henegan bats into his half century in fine form
  • C&F agents will soon shed their 'banker' role
  • Rail trolley makes export waves
  • Macedonia will now accept ATA Carnets
  • Zimbabwe importers welcome 'cheaper' SA goods
  • Industry is confident of beating the millennium cyber crunch
  • Emirates sidesteps Pacific Rim crisis and posts increased profits
  • Dunnottar Airport's international licence is not 'guaranteed'
  • 'Olde worlde' image combines with high tech info
  • Multi-purpose Far East service finds its niche
  • Lufthansa keeps its July 1 time-definite promise

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Masters face Singapore jail terms
    SINGAPORE prosecutors are demanding maximum jail sentences for two masters convicted of causing the republic's worst oil spill last year.
  • Italy unveils new transport agenda
    ITALY will not invest in any more new ports after the current $1bn plan to improve the country's port infrastructure is finished, transport minister Claudio Burlando said yesterday.
  • Transnet earnings rise
    SOUTH African transport parastatal Transnet has recorded net profits of R278m ($53.87m) for the financial year to March 31, 1998, up from the R170m loss reported in the previous period.
  • Spoornet clinches Cameroon railway deal
    SPOORNET has signed a deal to act as the railway operator with Scac Delmas Vieljeux (SDV), the concession holder of the Cameroon railways, writes Nicci Botha, Johannesburg.
  • Surveyors see containership damage rise
    SURVEYORS on both sides of the Atlantic have reported an increase in incidents of damage to containerships, the result of excessive speed, harsh weather conditions and poor stowage of cargo.
  • EU delays decision on Taca fines
    TRANS-Atlantic Conference Agreement (Taca) carriers must wait at least another fortnight before hearing officially how much the European Commission wants to fine them for allegedly breaking European Union competition rules, write Janet Porter and Nigel Tutt.
  • New 'grippers' make steel inspection easy
    TECHNOLOGY originally devised for use by US Special Forces is now said to be helping owners of dry cargo tonnage to carry out steel inspections without recourse to expensive fixed scaffolding or cherry pickers.
  • Nassco starts to extend floating dock
    SAN Diego-based National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (Nassco) has initiated the first stage of the extension of its floating dock, writes Dale Wainwright.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 7, 1998
  • P&O dismisses report of massive fine
    P&O has described as 'untrue' reports issued today that the company may be fined '200m ($330m) over allegations of price fixing in the North Atlantic container trades.
  • SA gains 35 Kandla instructions
    THE Salvage Association's Dubai office, which has been in charge of post-cyclone operations in Kandla, reports that it has received instructions on some 35 vessels.
  • Improved safety cuts SA workload
    IMPROVEMENTS in shipping safety have contributed to a 50 per cent drop in the Salvage Association's (SA) workload, according to retiring chairman Trevor Hart.
  • Growth in Asian piracy warning
    PIRACY in Asia may soar as the current economic crisis filters down to the region's poor, according to a senior UK security advisor.
  • IUA elects its first board
    THE new 16-person board of the International Underwriting Association (IUA) of London has been announced following elections last month.
  • Port Everglades places $20m crane order
    FLORIDA's Port Everglades has ordered two post-panamax gantry cranes at a cost of $9.9m each for the Southport Container Terminal.
  • IACS appoints Korean chairman
    HO Chul Shin, vice president of the Korean Register of Shipping, has taken over as chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies.
  • Profits slide at UASC
    PROFITS for the United Arab Shipping Company fell by more than a quarter last year, despite improvements in both container and breakbulk volumes.
  • Oakland plans $1bn investment
    OAKLAND is seeking a substantial increase in its share of US west coast container trade over the next five years as a result of a planned $1bn port reconstruction.
  • Europe-Asia exports crumble, says Evergreen
    EXPORT container volume from Europe to Asia has crashed by 30 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to Evergreen.
  • US, China extend maritime agreement
    THE US and China agreed over the weekend to extend for 90 days a bilateral shipping accord that expired in June, US officials confirmed yesterday.
  • Bidders line up for Anglo-Eastern
    ANGLO-Eastern Ship Management has been put up for sale by its troubled parent, Konsortium Perkapalan Berhad.
  • German seamen fear massive job losses
    ONE in three German seafarers could lose their jobs under new manning regulations to be approved by the German parliament this month, according to trade unions.
  • Ballast levy to aid research
    AN industry-supported levy on ships arriving in Australian ports will go to the research and development of improved ballast water management systems.
  • Portnet pulls in the profits
    TRANSNET, the South African state-owned transport utility, yesterday revealed that its ports division, Portnet, contributed nearly half its operating profits for 1997.
  • 'Pressurised' judge quits Gordon case
    CITING pressure from the Office of the President, the judge trying the dispute over chairmanship of Subic Bay freeport has decided to withdraw from hearing the case.
  • ATI sells Argentina terminal stake
    MANILA South Harbour operator Asian Terminals Inc has sold five per cent of its share in Terminales Rio del Plata of Argentina.
  • NCL Holding seals Orient take-over
    NCL Holding, the rapidly expanding Oslo-based cruise company, has finalised its take-over of Orient Lines.
  • Japan organises rice shipment to Indonesia
    JAPAN'S Food Agency is to use vessels of ten members of the Japan-Indonesia Freight Conference to ship 500,000 tonnes of rice to Indonesia between August and November.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers voit son trafic ferroviaire augmenter de plus de 20% au premier semestre
    Du jamais vu: le trafic ferroviaire de et vers Anvers connaît ces derniers mois une croissance globale de plus de 20%, et de 15% dans le transport de containers (depuis mars). Pour faire face à cette croissance, la SNCB va doter Anvers d'un nouveau grand terminal pour le transport combiné, dont l'aménagement a commencé. De plus, elle va prochainement passer commande de plusieurs centaines de wagons, pour le transport de coils et de containers.
  • L'IRU prévoit une hausse du tonnage transporté dans toute l'UE en 1999
    Les indices de l'IRU sur l'évolution du transport routier indiquent pour le troisième trimestre que la croissance se poursuit en Europe. En France et en Italie notamment, la conjoncture favorable contribuera à une augmentation sensible du volume de transport.
  • Concern over Atlantic damage to "speeding" box ships
    Concern over heavy weather damage to containerships in the North Atlantic is revealed in the annual operational review of the London-based Salvage Association. New York surveyors felt that masters were driving their ships very hard to maintain tight liner shedules, while Rotterdam pointed to the inadequacy of some ship breakwater designs in heavy seas, said Trevor Hart, the outgoing chairman. Lisbon office surveyed two containerships who suffered damages due to a combination of heavy weather, defective container and incorrect sea fastenings.
  • Présidence autrichienne de l'UE: pas de grands espoirs en matière de transport
    L'Autriche, président de l'UE, entend concilier d'une part le développement du transport dans l'UE et d'autre part l'environnement et les exigences sociales. Dans le cadre du développement durable du transport tant souhaité par tout le monde, l'Autriche a l'intention de mettre au point un règlement cadre lié à certaines conditions pour le transport combiné route-rail et le transport fluvial en Europe. Vienne se concentrera par ailleurs sur la sécurité du transport et la promotion des modes de transport non-polluants.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • 'Fistful of dollars' at heart of Sandra Marie dispute
    The Intercontinental Group has slammed a strike by marine engineers, members of the Australian Institute of Marine & Power Engineers (AIMPE), as a "grab for a fistful of dollars" rather than a commitment to creating jobs in the Australian shipping industry.
    "It is really difficult to fathom," Intercontinental managing director Chris Sorensen said. "In this day and age, and in this political and economic climate, employees have gone on strike because an employer is not making enough of them redundant.
    "The company has been attempting to progress collective agreement discussions with the AIMPE since March 1998, well in advance of the expiry of the current collective agreement.
  • Qantas keeps Darwin but no extra freight capacity
    Qantas's decision to maintain its Darwin-Singapore services following reductions in services to a range of other crisis-hit Asian destinations is a major plus, according to the airline's general manager international relations, John Kerr.
    He indicated, however, that Qantas' air freight capacity could not be enhanced in the near future despite the wishes of Northern Territory producers of perishable products.
    Mr Kerr said Australia's air freight performance had been subjected to more inquiry over the past few years than any other part of the aviation business.
  • Kien Hung dips toe in Australian waters
    Adsteam offshoot Barbican Marine Agencies has bounced back from the closure of Barbican Line with the announcement yesterday of its appointment to represent Taiwanese line Kien Hung in Australia.
    The Taipei-based Kien Hung, one of the so-called new generation Asian carriers, will offer local shippers a South American service, initially via Singapore, but without ruling out direct calls further down the track.
  • Evergreen finally wins Lloyd Triestino
    Global container giant Evergreen has finally succeeded in acquiring Italy' Lloyd Triestino, following the wirthdrawal of compting bids by Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA-CGM.
    Although details are sketchy, LT's Australian agents Barbican Marine gencies have received notification from corporate headquarters in trieste that the takeover by Evergreen the sole remaining bidder is likely to be formalised by the end of the month.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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