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August 19, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK Bulkship plans to expand 3 core activities
    But Asian crisis has affected shipowning, tanker and ro-ro/PCC interests to some extent
  • HK terminal operators reach deal on CT9 project
  • Four killed in collision in Straits of Malacca
  • Sydney port sees record volume
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France pilots' 10-day strike costs carrier 1b francs
    Strike results in 16.8% drop in domestic traffic and a 4.8% fall in int'l traffic through Paris
  • American Air reverses decision to raise fares
  • Japanese firms shift focus to parts technology in jet project
  • Japanese airline delays new service until Dec
  • Toyota, Nissan end contracts with firm in payoff scandal
  • Mesa Air Group president and secretary resign
Features
  • Deregulation on steady course
    Loss of business to Asian competitors cited as main reason for sticking tothe policy in time of economic hardship
Columns
  • EU support for Marine Casualties Code may have profound impact

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK Bulkship plans to expand 3 core activities
    But Asian crisis has affected shipowning, tanker and ro-ro/PCC interests to some extent
  • HK terminal operators reach deal on CT9 project
  • Four killed in collision in Straits of Malacca
  • Sydney port sees record volume
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France pilots' 10-day strike costs carrier 1b francs
    Strike results in 16.8% drop in domestic traffic and a 4.8% fall in int'l traffic through Paris
  • American Air reverses decision to raise fares
  • Japanese firms shift focus to parts technology in jet project
  • Japanese airline delays new service until Dec
  • Toyota, Nissan end contracts with firm in payoff scandal
  • Mesa Air Group president and secretary resign
Features
  • Deregulation on steady course
    Loss of business to Asian competitors cited as main reason for sticking tothe policy in time of economic hardship
Columns
  • EU support for Marine Casualties Code may have profound impact

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK Bulkship plans to expand 3 core activities
    But Asian crisis has affected shipowning, tanker and ro-ro/PCC interests to some extent
  • HK terminal operators reach deal on CT9 project
  • Four killed in collision in Straits of Malacca
  • Sydney port sees record volume
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France pilots' 10-day strike costs carrier 1b francs
    Strike results in 16.8% drop in domestic traffic and a 4.8% fall in int'l traffic through Paris
  • American Air reverses decision to raise fares
  • Japanese firms shift focus to parts technology in jet project
  • Japanese airline delays new service until Dec
  • Toyota, Nissan end contracts with firm in payoff scandal
  • Mesa Air Group president and secretary resign
Features
  • Deregulation on steady course
    Loss of business to Asian competitors cited as main reason for sticking tothe policy in time of economic hardship
Columns
  • EU support for Marine Casualties Code may have profound impact

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK Bulkship plans to expand 3 core activities
    But Asian crisis has affected shipowning, tanker and ro-ro/PCC interests to some extent
  • HK terminal operators reach deal on CT9 project
  • Four killed in collision in Straits of Malacca
  • Sydney port sees record volume
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France pilots' 10-day strike costs carrier 1b francs
    Strike results in 16.8% drop in domestic traffic and a 4.8% fall in int'l traffic through Paris
  • American Air reverses decision to raise fares
  • Japanese firms shift focus to parts technology in jet project
  • Japanese airline delays new service until Dec
  • Toyota, Nissan end contracts with firm in payoff scandal
  • Mesa Air Group president and secretary resign
Features
  • Deregulation on steady course
    Loss of business to Asian competitors cited as main reason for sticking tothe policy in time of economic hardship
Columns
  • EU support for Marine Casualties Code may have profound impact

Sched Netweb site
  • DPA records increases across the board
  • Bigger containers to rationalise Kirin's costs
  • Transport bill to be put forward
  • Philippine port to go under construction in 2000
  • Maersk to establish new company in Israel
  • MOL ups ship size on service
  • UA dedicates cargo facility at Honolulu airport
  • DHL announces Latin American investment
  • AA orders more Boeings

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 18, 1998
  • Big investments in German intermodal transport
  • Nedlloyd ship's officers multi-deployable
  • Polish logistics market growth 10 percent per annum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Latin trading with US offsets effect of Asian flu
  • Where have all the warehouse workers gone?
  • UP reports service improvement, predicts end to Calif. congestion by Labor Day
  • Mexico toughens labeling requirements as Asian footwear stings domestic producers
  • Air Canada labor talks break down, pilots strike looms
  • S. Korea ruling party pledges peaceful solution to auto plant occupation
  • EU unemployment falls
  • Westinghouse Air Brake to buy Rockwell rail unit
  • Conrail may die, but its stamp will live on
  • Redwood systems creates truckload division
  • Hong Kong unemployment jumps to 15-year high
  • Thailand grants final approval for import of Viagra, dooming lucrative black market
Transportation
  • When shipper demands clash with carrier needs
  • Japan probes possible links between JAL, racketeers
  • P&O names Winfield regional manager
  • Teamster fund-raiser says he lied to US investigators
  • US-flagged ships can police themselves under agency plan
  • Pacer, after four purchases in 18 months, looks ahead
  • Labor problems continue to choke Brazil's Santos
  • Windows driving you buggy? Win98 provides the master blaster
  • Northwest pilots ready for strike if talks fail
Maritime
  • Forest products trade hangs in at Southern ports
  • Robots called more efficient than cranes to unload ships
  • A&M takes bookings to North Europe
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Latin trading with US offsets effect of Asian flu
  • Where have all the warehouse workers gone?
  • UP reports service improvement, predicts end to Calif. congestion by Labor Day
  • Mexico toughens labeling requirements as Asian footwear stings domestic producers
  • Air Canada labor talks break down, pilots strike looms
  • S. Korea ruling party pledges peaceful solution to auto plant occupation
  • EU unemployment falls
  • Westinghouse Air Brake to buy Rockwell rail unit
  • Conrail may die, but its stamp will live on
  • Redwood systems creates truckload division
  • Hong Kong unemployment jumps to 15-year high
  • Thailand grants final approval for import of Viagra, dooming lucrative black market
Transportation
  • When shipper demands clash with carrier needs
  • Japan probes possible links between JAL, racketeers
  • P&O names Winfield regional manager
  • Teamster fund-raiser says he lied to US investigators
  • US-flagged ships can police themselves under agency plan
  • Pacer, after four purchases in 18 months, looks ahead
  • Labor problems continue to choke Brazil's Santos
  • Windows driving you buggy? Win98 provides the master blaster
  • Northwest pilots ready for strike if talks fail
Maritime
  • Forest products trade hangs in at Southern ports
  • Robots called more efficient than cranes to unload ships
  • A&M takes bookings to North Europe
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Latin trading with US offsets effect of Asian flu
  • Where have all the warehouse workers gone?
  • UP reports service improvement, predicts end to Calif. congestion by Labor Day
  • Mexico toughens labeling requirements as Asian footwear stings domestic producers
  • Air Canada labor talks break down, pilots strike looms
  • S. Korea ruling party pledges peaceful solution to auto plant occupation
  • EU unemployment falls
  • Westinghouse Air Brake to buy Rockwell rail unit
  • Conrail may die, but its stamp will live on
  • Redwood systems creates truckload division
  • Hong Kong unemployment jumps to 15-year high
  • Thailand grants final approval for import of Viagra, dooming lucrative black market
Transportation
  • When shipper demands clash with carrier needs
  • Japan probes possible links between JAL, racketeers
  • P&O names Winfield regional manager
  • Teamster fund-raiser says he lied to US investigators
  • US-flagged ships can police themselves under agency plan
  • Pacer, after four purchases in 18 months, looks ahead
  • Labor problems continue to choke Brazil's Santos
  • Windows driving you buggy? Win98 provides the master blaster
  • Northwest pilots ready for strike if talks fail
Maritime
  • Forest products trade hangs in at Southern ports
  • Robots called more efficient than cranes to unload ships
  • A&M takes bookings to North Europe
  • Sean Connaughton's Sea Trials

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Norasia, CMA Unveils New Joint Europe/Asia Service
  • HMM Ranked No. 1 among Korean Carriers
  • Maersk Announces New Service to Africa from USEC
  • Exports of Empty Containers Surge at Rotterdam
  • STB Issues Final Schedule for CN/IC Merger

urgente online pressweb site
  • Correos pone en marcha la "Red aérea nocturna"
  • Nueva norma UNE sobre la manipulación de mercancías
  • Air Canada abre la línea Toronto-Nueva Orleans
  • Penske teje su red europea

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NCAER sounds note of caution on economic front
  • Procedure for exports simplified
  • Rouble devaluation to erode exporters' earnings
  • EDI awareness programmes gain momentum with SSIs
  • Hub ports: what shippers look for
  • Rs 60-Cr UNDP aid for leather, handicrafts
  • 148 items shifted from Restricted List
  • New policy to revive textile industry
  • G'nut exports to Europe in jeopardy
  • Software cos earn more despite recession
  • Essar POL jetties at Vadinar get clearance
  • Declining yen alarms garment exporters
  • GDR holders now eligible for bonus, rights

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Airlines protest as some suppliers hedge on fuel reduction issue
  • Dudula buys controlling stake in IOL
  • Reunion expo will explore SA's role in Indian Ocean trade
  • SCL to set up specialist reefer unit
  • Diary dates
  • 'We need raw materials and you can provide them'
  • Private terminals dominate Portnet's vision of the future
  • New India groupage service plans fortnightly sailings
  • Seminar will focus on opportunities in Asia and Aussie
  • About-turn in US trade patterns creates a balance for shipping lines
  • Las Palmas call creates new niche markets for SAECS
  • DTI further relaxes import controls
  • E Cape rail link saves money for cement factory
  • Seminar will focus on managing trade risks
  • 'Shippers have become blind to transhipment'
  • Deregulation
  • It's a steep learning curve for producers as a 'difficult' trading year ends
  • Local port crisis sabotages avo exports
  • Rohlig completes national upgrade of perishable facilities
  • Specialist insurance cover is tailored to individual needs
  • It's business as usual at LT following Evergreen takeover
  • MOL SA to open in February next year
  • Peter Ullmayer moves into Lufthansa Cargo hot seat
  • ACSA negotiates further S'n African deals
  • Nelspruit jacks up facilities to retain int'l status
  • BA fridge cuts perishable claims
  • 'Cheeky' move gets Barbican customers a weekly frequency
  • Mitsui introduces new Beira service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kapelco in Piraeus arrest row
    PIRAEUS-based Kapelco Maritime Services is fighting a bid by the First National Bank of Maryland to arrest three of its bulk carriers in Piraeus.
  • Prescott raps P&O Nedlloyd
    UK deputy prime minister John Prescott yesterday attacked P&O Nedlloyd's move to sack 300 British and 30 New Zealand ratings and bring in low cost Filipino crew instead.
  • Record half for Mersey Docks
    Mersey Docks and Har-bour Company announced record half-year profits yesterday, despite some loss of cargo throughput.
  • Singapore takes stake in Gujarat Pipavav Port
    THE Singapore government, through PSA Corp, is picking up a 26% equity stake in Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited, India's first private-sector port for ocean-going vessels, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspondent.
  • Long Beach hits record volumes
    WITH the Asian economic crisis driving a flood of cheap imports through west coast ports, the Port of Long Beach has posted record-breaking container statistics for the fourth time in five months.
  • UK seeks naval ro-ro partnership
    BRITAIN'S Ministry of Defen-ce is likely to invite selected shipowners to propose ways of funding four ro-ros for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary on a private/public partnership basis.
  • Wartsila's diesel power play
    FINNISH-owned Wartsila NSD Corporation has sealed a first contract in the marine market for the world's most powerful class of medium-speed diesel - the Wartsila 64 engine.
  • Japan action as immigrants die
    JAPAN stepped up patrols of ports yesterday after eight illegal Chinese immigrants died of dehydration in a container and six Chinese were saved from drowning in another entry attempt, Reuters reports.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 18, 1998
  • Crowley launches Caribbean service
    HOUSTON-based Crowley Marine Transport has announced a new break-bulk service that will offer weekly sailings from the US Gulf to Caribbean ports.
  • Firmer dollar lifts Odfjell
    A FIRMER dollar and delivery of a newbuilding more than offset a drop in freight rates for chemical carriers for Norwegian carrier Odfjell.
  • FEFC hikes eastbound rates
    THE 14 member lines of the Far Eastern Freight Conference are to increase eastbound freight rates from October 1 as "an emergency rate restoration".
  • Mersey Docks considers port purchase
    MERSEY Docks and Harbour Company might buy another port if the price is right, according to its ceo Trevor Furlong.
  • Precious loss 'may be matched in second half'
    THAI company Precious Shipping has announced a first half loss, and is "afraid that the results for the rest of the year will not make much better reading."
  • Four killed in Malacca collision
    FOUR passengers were killed and a further four injured when a capesize bulk carrier was in collision with a ferry in the Malacca Straits.
  • Silja transfers Finnjet to retain duty frees
    SILJA Line is to transfer its Finnjet from Travem'nde to Rostock next summer to retain duty free sales and offer access to a new motorway.
  • Silja Line terminates Finnish contract
    CRUISE ferry operator Silja Line has terminated an agreement to lease a ferry terminal on the west coast of Finland.
  • Australian wharfie lay-offs postponed
    HUNDREDS of waterfront redundancies have been postponed in Australia because of a dispute over the payment of compensation to businesses hit by the Patrick/MUA dispute.
  • P&O Nedlloyd to cut 300 British ratings
    P&O Nedlloyd, the container shipping group, is to replace 330 British and New Zealand ratings with cheaper Filipino seafarers, according to UK seafarers' union RMT.
  • Gioia Tauro boosts Contship Italia
    EXCELLENT results achieved in Gioia Tauro have spurred turnover and pre-tax profit for Contship Italia, according to a spokesman for the Italian terminal operator.
  • MITH off the blocks
    TAIWANESE carrier Yang Ming Line's 1,984 teu Med Taichung has inaugurated the Mediterranean International Transhipment Hub (MITH) in Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy).
  • Sacked Subic Bay officials reinstated
    SEVENTY-FIVE officials of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, who were sacked in the wake of the leadership battle at the freeport, are to be reinstated.
  • Court orders re-auction of Romanian bulker
    CHENNAI High Court has ordered the re-auction of the Romanian bulk carrier Eleni, now under court arrest and languishing in the outer anchorage of the Indian port.
  • Profit boost for Ports of Auckland
    PROFITS have increased at Ports of Auckland despite the impact of the Asian economic crisis and the Australian waterfront dispute.
  • Konsortium-MISC deals gets official nod
    MALAYSIA'S Konsortium Perkapalan has received the go-ahead from the Securities Commission for the proposed disposal of its shipping business and assets to MISC.
  • Dole earmarks Philippines expansion
    FRUIT fruit trades operator Dole Asia has earmarked $30m-$40m in capital expenditure to finance expansion in the Philippines.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le transport maritime bientôt victime de commandes spéculatives?
    La crise financière que traverse l'Asie, qui s'est traduite par une forte dévaluation des diverses devises, risque d'avoir de graves conséquences pour l'industrie du transport maritime en général. Il ne s'agit pas d'attirer l'attention sur les déséquilibres croissants des trafics maritimes avec les pays asiatiques concernés, situation qui coûte beaucoup d'argent aux armements, mais d'évoquer la perspective d'une situation plus grave encore, à savoir la création de surcapacités dans divers domaines du shipping. Le spectre des commandes speculatives se profile à l'horizon.
  • KLLM augmente le salaire de base des chauffeurs de 20%
    Le groupe américain de transport routier KLLM Transportation Services (Jackson, Mississippi) a annoncé qu'il va augmenter de 20% le salaire de base de ses chauffeurs dans le transport sous température dirigée long-courrier, qui est sa principale activité. Cette décision a dû être prise suite à la pénurie de chauffeurs dans l'industrie américaine du trucking, surtout dans les transports sur longues distances. L'augmentation salariale est destinée à attirer - et à conserver - des chauffeurs qualifiés.
  • Le groupe Pakhoed note un bénéfice record au premier semestre
    Pour le groupe néerlandais Pakhoed, le premier semestre se termine sur un bénéfice record de 112 millions de NLG, soit 15% de plus que les 97 millions de NLG notés l'an dernier à la même époque. Environ trois quarts des revenus proviennent d'activités en relation avec l'industrie chimique. La crise en Asie n'a pas eu d'influence négative sur les activités du groupe.
  • La dévaluation du rouble aura un impact négatif sur les ports d'Europe du Nord
    Le "Niet" de Boris Jeltsin n'aura guère pesé dans la balance: le rouble est dévalué. De combien? Au moment de mettre sous presse, nous attendions toujours des précisions à ce sujet. Ce mardi matin, le cours officiel était toujours de 6,43 roubles pour un dollar et la Banque centrale maintenait officiellement ce taux Officieusement, on avançait le taux de 9,2 roubles pour un dollar. La nouvelle parité du rouble évoluera probablement dans cette marge. Sur le plan pratique, les autorités financières russes ont annoncé un gel des dettes étrangères pendant 3 mois. Ainsi sont partis en fumée les 22 mia. de dollars que la communauté internationale avait débloqués il y a un mois à peine pour soutenir le rouble... En fait, la Russie est indirectement entraînée dans le sillage de la crise financière asiatique.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Patrick, MUA lock horns again
    PATRICK and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) were yesterday locked in discussions on the company's new enterprise agreement which holds the key to the stevedore's future.
    It is understood that just under a dozen issues remain unresolved, although industry sources claimed yesterday that they are quite capable of being settled.
    The issues can be settled, the source said, although the MUA finds it difficult to deal with the fact that it has no supporting evidence for its position in the discussions.
    The national secretary of the MUA, John Coombs, told DCN last week that the negotiations have hit a brick wall with the union being the only party prepared to make concessions.
  • P&O replaces seafarers
    THE DECISION by P&O Nedlloyd to replace its British and New Zealand ratings on board 19 containerships with cheaper Filipino seamen will not be taken "lying down" according to the president of the Seafarers' Union of New Zealand, Dave Morgan.
    Mr Morgan told DCN from New Zealand yesterday that he will be travelling to England at the end of this month on other business and will raise the issue with his British counterparts.
    Any response will be worked out jointly by the two unions, he said.
    Apart from that, Mr Morgan said he had no other comment to the news which had just been received from London.
    About 30 New Zealand seafarers will be affected.
    British seafarers will be significantly worse off with up to 300 jobs going from the 19 P&O owned containerships.
  • OOIL in troubled waters
    ORIENT Overseas (International) Ltd, the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), has announced a loss after taxation of US$14.6 million for the six months ended 30 June.
    This compared with a profit of US$9.1 million in the corresponding period in 1997.
    The loss after taxation included exceptional losses of US$3 described as "re-organisational cost" for rationalisation of the agency offices in United States and a charge incurred as a result of shifting from Global Alliance to Grand Alliance.
    No exceptional item was recorded in the same period of 1997.
    "The interim operating loss for 1998, while expected, is our first since 1993 and is the result of three major events," OOIL chairman and chief executive officer, C C Tung, said.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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