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November 17, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
    Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
  • ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
  • Santos terminal operator in IT deal
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
    In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
  • BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
  • Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
  • Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan
Features
  • Owners say "no' to layoffs
    Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
    Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
  • ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
  • Santos terminal operator in IT deal
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
    In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
  • BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
  • Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
  • Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan
Features
  • Owners say "no' to layoffs
    Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
    Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
  • ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
  • Santos terminal operator in IT deal
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
    In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
  • BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
  • Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
  • Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan
Features
  • Owners say "no' to layoffs
    Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

Sched Netweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd names latest newbuilding in Hong Kong
  • All-time low for USWC-Taiwan waste paper rates
  • Seattle sees Q3 increases
  • MSC expands FCP operation
  • Imports up for Sea Containers
  • DB Cargo enters JV with German port operators
  • Pilots union warns of industry consolidation
  • Cargo facility opens at Oslo's new airport
  • Boeing 717-200 enters flight test programme
  • DHL given training award

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 1998
  • UPS and DHL carrion vultures wait for FedEx strike
  • $100 million damage APL in storm
  • Sharp drop in Europe-Australia air freight rates
  • Biggest European cold-storage plant in Rotterdam
  • Possibly big fraud in rail tunnel construction underneath airport
  • Dutch fleet grows

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
  • US policy on India causes confusion
  • Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
  • US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia
Transportation
  • UP rejoins chemical program
  • Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
  • FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
  • Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
  • Transport stocks retreated last week
Maritime
  • Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
  • Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
  • Shipowners encounter lenders' market
  • Environmental concern forces end of India port project
  • Pensacola gains Brining service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
  • US policy on India causes confusion
  • Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
  • US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia
Transportation
  • UP rejoins chemical program
  • Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
  • FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
  • Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
  • Transport stocks retreated last week
Maritime
  • Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
  • Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
  • Shipowners encounter lenders' market
  • Environmental concern forces end of India port project
  • Pensacola gains Brining service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
  • US policy on India causes confusion
  • Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
  • US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia
Transportation
  • UP rejoins chemical program
  • Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
  • FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
  • Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
  • Transport stocks retreated last week
Maritime
  • Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
  • Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
  • Shipowners encounter lenders' market
  • Environmental concern forces end of India port project
  • Pensacola gains Brining service

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • JSC Urges US Conference to Give Up Documentation Fee
  • Intermediaries Mulling Imposition of Documentation Fee
  • OOCL Enhances Scan-Baltic Service

urgente online pressweb site
  • Air Europa amplia capital para comprar aviones
  • Compañía Española de Cruceros tendrá transatlántico propio
  • Renfe alquila su red telefónica a Jazztel
  • Italia negocia un pacto de "cielos abiertos" con EE UU
  • CIL abre una conexión por carretera con México
  • Fomento autoriza otro subtramo del AVE Madrid-Frontera francesa
  • AEPLA ayuda a Centroamérica

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mundra port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
  • CFS-Rawabhata is operational
  • Ajani-ICD to go online from December 1
  • Shalimar Works plans ship-repair yard at Haldia dock
  • Fieo chief to lead business team to Pak on Dec. 22
  • Trade deficit to widen, says study
  • MoPT withdraws remission, upsets Goan ore exporters
  • Cabinet to clear TUF shortly
  • Nagpur air cargo terminal gets green signal
  • Garment exporters shifting base
  • INMARCO '98 organises debate on 'Shipping trends for the next millennium'
  • Chemtech '98 from tomorrow
  • Plot allotment: KPT proposal finds govt acceptance
  • US blacklisting not to affect banks' lending
  • Polished diamonds lose lustre
  • Dumping duty on polystyrene

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • It's business as usual at Renfreight Circle and Safcor
  • MACS makes it named-day
  • JH Bachmann sets up specialist quality department
  • Safmarine and Safair will continue undisturbed, says Newbury
  • Busy Durban's stats defy economic decline
  • Inland logistics operation ensures efficient transit of exports to Mainland China
  • P&ON sets 1999 target for own inland haulage arm
  • Standard keeps its weight behind ITRISA trade course
  • 'Bidvest is good at making companies sparkle'
  • Compu-Clearing could score
  • Merchant bankers advised Safren to sell off
  • Rennies was always the target, says Joffe
  • Keeping local beer kegs flowing
  • VAT on BLNS imports postponed till January
  • Clearing agents fear casualties as fuel hikes add to Zim import slump
  • Lack of funds stalls VAT moves in Zimbabwe
  • Seminar will explore trade opportunities
  • Diepkloof resident gets Swedish university bursary
  • New act prohibits cabotage in SA
  • Register now for last Incoterms course of the year
  • Book your pet via Internet
  • Kevin Wilson moves into SAA Cargo top spot
  • Leigh Walker moves up
  • US and Canada ban untreated wooden pallets
  • Banks reject up to 75% of SA's trade documents
  • Recouped import charges save customers millions
  • NYK clinches million dollar import deal with Billiton
  • PE business sets up task team to fast-track Coega
  • TransAfrica expo will join maritime conference
  • European financier has committed in excess of US$190-million, says Wicks
  • 'Are we going to help raise their standards or are we going to be pulled down to their level?'
  • Reduce tariffs to benefit all, says Anglo consultant
  • The region must pool resources for export lift-off, says DTI
  • 'A truly professional marketing site'
  • Cartage operators want February 1 open gates ruling
  • Customs delays 'shipped on board' date ruling till December 2

Cargonews Asiaweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 1998
  • Thai exports crippled by box drought
  • CMA-CGM boss fires salvo at terminals during TOC Asia
  • TACA counts another loss
  • Salalah eyes trans-shipment crown
  • MISC feeders Chittagong
  • GHR calls for millenium policy
  • Empty boxes boost West Port throughput

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brussels accuses Korea of aid abuse
    THE European Commission yesterday accused South Korea of using International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid to undercut shipbuilding prices.
  • Kvaerner yards 'need new orders urgently'
    KVAERNER, Europe's biggest shipbuilder, yesterday said its Kleven and Govan shipyards were in urgent need of new orders to maintain full capacity next year.
  • Hanjin Shipping plans $200m domestic bond issue
    Hanjin Shipping is planning a $200m domestic bond effort to take advantage of improved local investment sentiment and eased domestic interest rates, according to a senior Hanjin official who explained that the proceeds would be used to build up a cash reserve.
  • DSR Senator gets further investment
    TO shore up the loss making subsidiary DSR Senator, another $20m injection is planned shortly, which Hanjin expects will be the final outlay. In addition to the purchase price, Hanjin has already poured Dm375m ($228.7m) into the company.
  • South Korea set to launch P&I club
    SOUTH Korea is preparing to launch a home-grown protection & indemnity club in an effort to provide better service and more moderate rates for its coastal shipping concerns.
  • DFDS buys North Sea Line from Fred Olsen
    POOR financial results and global economic uncertainty have forced Norway's Fred Olsen & Co to sell its traditional North Sea Line to Danish shipping line DFDS.
  • Shanghai set to float port box stevedore
    THE Port of Shanghai has announced plans to float its container stevedoring business on the Shanghai Stock Exchange during the first half of 1999.
  • Mr Rais to organise student protests
    Indonesian Moslem leader Amin Rais addresses followers outside Jakarta's Al-Azhar mosque yesterday. Mr Rais said he would organise student protests to topple president B J Habibie if political reforms were not introduced. Students resumed their anti-government protests yesterday as authorities detained high-profile government critics after a week of bloody riots.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 1998
  • Dutch demand grows for qualified staff
    A RELAXED tax policy for Dutch shipping has boosted owners' fortunes, but side effects include a growing demand for qualified sea and shore staff.
  • Unicool restructures reefer business
    UNICOOL, the reefer holding company owned by Safmarine of Cape Town and Norway's Leif Höegh, is to launch a new reefer ship pool called "Arctic Reefers".
  • Successful test run for North Korean cruise
    HYUNDAI cruiseship, the Hyundai Kumgang, arrived safely in North Korea yesterday following a successful test run for the start of its historic inter-Korea tours.
  • DFDS buys Olsen's North Sea Line
    DFDS, the Copenhagen-based shipping and haulage group, has acquired Fred Olsen's North Sea Line with effect from January 1, 1999.
  • Big spill as Chinese tankers collide
    AN oil slick more than 10 km long and up to 50 m wide is threatening marine life after two Chinese oil tankers collided near the mouth of Pearl River.
  • Keppel and Hitachi Zosen agree new merger terms
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp and Hitachi Zosen Singapore (HZSL) have further revised the terms for the merger of their shipyards.
  • Producer boards argue their cases
    PRODUCER boards in New Zealand will this week put their case against deregulation to the government.
  • Haldia to become repairer
    SHALIMAR Works is to set up a shiprepairing facility at Haldia dock.
  • Neptun's rights issue under-subscribed
    NEPTUN Maritime, the Finnish ferry group, raised Fmk493m ($97m) through a rights issue, leaving part of the issue unsold.
  • Mobil may scrap vlcc fleet
    MOBIL Oil is preparing to scrap its 1974-built vlcc Saudi Glory, prompting speculation that its entire 1970s vlcc fleet will follow.
  • NZ meat exports shrinking
    NEW ZEALAND'S two leading meat exporters retrenched last week in the face of declining stock numbers and falling export returns.
  • Trailer Bridge launches east coast service
    TRAILER Bridge, the company founded by containerisation pioneer Malcolm McLean, has christened a ship that will serve Puerto Rico.
  • China to support Hong Kong's shipping efforts
    CHINESE authorities are to support Hong Kong's efforts to become an international maritime centre.
  • Concern mounts over missing cargoship
    CONCERN is mounting over the fate of the crew of a general cargoship that disappeared from contact in Asian waters more than seven weeks ago.
  • Forty feared drowned after Indonesian ferry sinks
    ABOUT 40 passengers and crew members have been reported missing, presumed dead, after an Indonesian ferry sank in heavy seas.
  • Patrick looks more positive
    AUSTRALIA'S number two stevedoring business, Patrick, may have turned the corner for its parent company after a troubled year.
  • Kværner pre-tax result collapses
    KVÆRNER has announced a pre-tax loss of Nkr1.15bn ($153.5m) in the first nine months of the year, compared with a profit of Nkr903m a year earlier.
  • Gibraltar port hit by weekend strike
    GIBRALTER Port has reopened this morning 'as a gesture of goodwill' after being hit by strike action over the weekend.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Grain drop hits V/Line Freight result
    THE soon-to-be-privatised V/Line Freight Corporation suffered an 18 per cent fall in revenue in 1997-98 after a 50 per cent drop in export grain traffic during the year.
    According to the corporation's first annual report, V/Line Freight finished its first trading year with lower freight revenues of about $100 million for the 1997-98 year and an operating deficit of $15.3 million.
    The results, which were tabled in Victoria's parliament last week, came as the state government prepares to cull its list of private groups bidding for the loss-making business. Final bids from shortlisted consortia for V/Line Freight are expected to be made in coming weeks, with a preferred bidder expected to be announced in late January.
  • Fuel slug holds back NR
    National Rail productivity levels -- once an area of regular criticism by its customers -- were now at or close to international best practice in several areas, according to an independent study by its external auditors Ernst & Young.
    The results of the study, released in part by NR yesterday, show that freight output per NR employee per year was only one-fiftieth (or 2.5 per cent) lower than the largest profitable US railroads, and two-thirds higher than the best in Canada.
    The study also found that NR labor was only 28 per cent of total costs (taking into account employees of outsourced contractors) compared with 33 per cent for US railroads.
  • Austal scores third French contract
    Austal Ships has won a third contract to supply a vessel to French maritime group, Compagnie Chambon.
    The WA-based shipbuilder will supply a 60-metre luxury cruise catamaran, due for delivery in October, to Rivages Croisieres.
    Rivages Croisieres is a sister company to L'Express Des Iles, Chambon's French Caribbean fast ferry operation which already operates one 48-metre Austal car ferry and will take delivery of a 40-metre passenger catamaran at the end of the year.
    The vessel will be named Rivage St Martin and it will operate from the French Caribbean island of St Martin and will be used for nine-day coastal cruises.
  • VTA future uncertain
    The long-term future of VicTrack Access, which only took over ownership and management of Victoria's entire non-electrified rail network in July last year, remains uncertain.
    The access authority said in its first annual report, which was tabled in state parliament last week, that it expected to transfer the majority of its responsibilities to other bodies by the end of 1998-99. This would result in an 80 per cent reduction in the corporation's staff.
    VicTrack recently transferred ownership and responsibility of the state's interstate rail network to the Australian Rail Track Corporation for five years. According to the report, VicTrack will continue to provide asset management and train management services to the ARTC in the short term.
  • Wisconsin falls on 'foreign' results
    US-based rail giant Wisconsin Central, which holds a 33 per cent stake in Australian Transport Network and a 24 per cent stake in Tranz Rail, has blamed the poor overall performance of its foreign entities for a 9.3 per cent fall in the group's net income for the third quarter of 1998.
    According to the results, Wisconsin reported net income of $US19.4 million ($A30.79 million) for the third quarter of 1998, a decrease of $US2.0 million, or 9.3 per cent, from the third quarter of 1997.
    The third quarter results included record North American operating revenues and record income from North American operations, but were offset by reductions in the company's equity in net income of foreign affiliates.

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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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