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May 21, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Higher limits for oil spill compensation from Sept
    Tankers calling S'pore will need cert for 1992 Civil Liability Convention
  • Lang blames A$1.6m six-month loss on dispute
  • Tanjung Priok remains open despite political unrest
  • India to allow wholly-owned foreign units to invest in ports
Air and Land Transport
  • Northwest to start direct Asia-Las Vegas service
    US airline reaffirms commitment to Asia market despite region's woes
  • Nissan to move production of Maxima sedan to US
  • Hyundai plan to lay off workers triggers threat of strikes
  • Dasa, BAe, GEC may jointly bid for parts of Northrop
  • Liberalise international air cargo services, UPS urges
  • Air France pilots to strike on May 24, 25
  • Stunt plane crashes at airshow, killing pilot
Features
  • Trouble dogs merchant fleet
    The state-run merchant navy, with scores of ships impounded around the world, struggles to stay afloat
Columns
  • Daewoo wins more orders; Kvaerner Masa-Yards' 1st qtr results disappoint

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Higher limits for oil spill compensation from Sept
    Tankers calling S'pore will need cert for 1992 Civil Liability Convention
  • Lang blames A$1.6m six-month loss on dispute
  • Tanjung Priok remains open despite political unrest
  • India to allow wholly-owned foreign units to invest in ports
Air and Land Transport
  • Northwest to start direct Asia-Las Vegas service
    US airline reaffirms commitment to Asia market despite region's woes
  • Nissan to move production of Maxima sedan to US
  • Hyundai plan to lay off workers triggers threat of strikes
  • Dasa, BAe, GEC may jointly bid for parts of Northrop
  • Liberalise international air cargo services, UPS urges
  • Air France pilots to strike on May 24, 25
  • Stunt plane crashes at airshow, killing pilot
Features
  • Trouble dogs merchant fleet
    The state-run merchant navy, with scores of ships impounded around the world, struggles to stay afloat
Columns
  • Daewoo wins more orders; Kvaerner Masa-Yards' 1st qtr results disappoint

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Higher limits for oil spill compensation from Sept
    Tankers calling S'pore will need cert for 1992 Civil Liability Convention
  • Lang blames A$1.6m six-month loss on dispute
  • Tanjung Priok remains open despite political unrest
  • India to allow wholly-owned foreign units to invest in ports
Air and Land Transport
  • Northwest to start direct Asia-Las Vegas service
    US airline reaffirms commitment to Asia market despite region's woes
  • Nissan to move production of Maxima sedan to US
  • Hyundai plan to lay off workers triggers threat of strikes
  • Dasa, BAe, GEC may jointly bid for parts of Northrop
  • Liberalise international air cargo services, UPS urges
  • Air France pilots to strike on May 24, 25
  • Stunt plane crashes at airshow, killing pilot
Features
  • Trouble dogs merchant fleet
    The state-run merchant navy, with scores of ships impounded around the world, struggles to stay afloat
Columns
  • Daewoo wins more orders; Kvaerner Masa-Yards' 1st qtr results disappoint

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Higher limits for oil spill compensation from Sept
    Tankers calling S'pore will need cert for 1992 Civil Liability Convention
  • Lang blames A$1.6m six-month loss on dispute
  • Tanjung Priok remains open despite political unrest
  • India to allow wholly-owned foreign units to invest in ports
Air and Land Transport
  • Northwest to start direct Asia-Las Vegas service
    US airline reaffirms commitment to Asia market despite region's woes
  • Nissan to move production of Maxima sedan to US
  • Hyundai plan to lay off workers triggers threat of strikes
  • Dasa, BAe, GEC may jointly bid for parts of Northrop
  • Liberalise international air cargo services, UPS urges
  • Air France pilots to strike on May 24, 25
  • Stunt plane crashes at airshow, killing pilot
Features
  • Trouble dogs merchant fleet
    The state-run merchant navy, with scores of ships impounded around the world, struggles to stay afloat
Columns
  • Daewoo wins more orders; Kvaerner Masa-Yards' 1st qtr results disappoint

Sched Netweb site
  • Joint management of Shekou Container Terminals
  • Hebei aims to attract foreign investment
  • Port of Singapore Authority starts operating in Fuzhou
  • Change of service for South Africa/Med trio
  • Industrial action spreads to Los Angeles
  • Klang container facility in strong location
  • Space squeeze at Chittagong
  • Rival alliance a possibility
  • Northwest plans increased flights to Shanghai
  • DHL increases care for Hong Kong customers
  • Government urges buy-out
  • Pilots threaten football world cup disruption

Cargowebweb site
MAY 20, 1998
  • Shipowners want unmanned ships
  • Transport history is made as Arctic North East Passage is opened
  • Boeing, UPS expand speed logistics
  • Conference American transportation organization in Rotterdam
  • ECT: No Maersk deal yet
  • Reader's reaction: Reporting on Patrick is anti-union

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Surge of East Asian goods swelled deficit in March
  • Rising tide of imports floods US ports
  • Amid missile and satellite furor, US agency fights to keep licensing role
  • House votes to end satellite sales to China
  • Bid to raise tariffs on India fails
  • US proposal could cut trucking costs north of the border
  • Text of Federal Register notice
  • Union Pacific spinning off Overnite Transportation
  • Suharto under siege by his people; hundreds of thousands protest
  • Insurer: Governments responsible for paying many Holocaust survivors
  • Maersk, Sea-Land shuffle services to speed Panama canal traffic
  • German sweets producer chooses Manugistics to manage European supply chain
  • Penske Logistics expands services in South America
  • IBM to manage Hapag-Lloyd information technology
  • Indonesia debt talks postponed indefinitely - source
  • China installs electronic system to monitor container transportation in Shenzhen
  • Safety board blames dispatcher, Union Pacific for crash
Transportation
  • Pageless Wednesday: Faulty satellite scatters delivery service
  • Safety board blames train dispatcher error for UP's deadly Texas collision in 1997
  • Cold fact about Arctic flights: High-tech not always feasible
  • Clinton administration forms airport competition task force
  • Shippers violate federal rules more often than air carriers, FAA official says
  • ILWU adds new twist to an old Web site bait-and-switch trick
Maritime
  • Seaway users to vent anger over new fee
  • Stevedore fight against union looms in Houston court
  • India opens port investment to joint ventures
  • Karachi dockworkers end job action
  • CP Ships completes Ivaran Lines purchase
  • Navieras to order 1,000 53-foot boxes
  • EU poised to rule on TACA pricing
  • Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung posts strong cargo growth

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Surge of East Asian goods swelled deficit in March
  • Rising tide of imports floods US ports
  • Amid missile and satellite furor, US agency fights to keep licensing role
  • House votes to end satellite sales to China
  • Bid to raise tariffs on India fails
  • US proposal could cut trucking costs north of the border
  • Text of Federal Register notice
  • Union Pacific spinning off Overnite Transportation
  • Suharto under siege by his people; hundreds of thousands protest
  • Insurer: Governments responsible for paying many Holocaust survivors
  • Maersk, Sea-Land shuffle services to speed Panama canal traffic
  • German sweets producer chooses Manugistics to manage European supply chain
  • Penske Logistics expands services in South America
  • IBM to manage Hapag-Lloyd information technology
  • Indonesia debt talks postponed indefinitely - source
  • China installs electronic system to monitor container transportation in Shenzhen
  • Safety board blames dispatcher, Union Pacific for crash
Transportation
  • Pageless Wednesday: Faulty satellite scatters delivery service
  • Safety board blames train dispatcher error for UP's deadly Texas collision in 1997
  • Cold fact about Arctic flights: High-tech not always feasible
  • Clinton administration forms airport competition task force
  • Shippers violate federal rules more often than air carriers, FAA official says
  • ILWU adds new twist to an old Web site bait-and-switch trick
Maritime
  • Seaway users to vent anger over new fee
  • Stevedore fight against union looms in Houston court
  • India opens port investment to joint ventures
  • Karachi dockworkers end job action
  • CP Ships completes Ivaran Lines purchase
  • Navieras to order 1,000 53-foot boxes
  • EU poised to rule on TACA pricing
  • Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung posts strong cargo growth

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Surge of East Asian goods swelled deficit in March
  • Rising tide of imports floods US ports
  • Amid missile and satellite furor, US agency fights to keep licensing role
  • House votes to end satellite sales to China
  • Bid to raise tariffs on India fails
  • US proposal could cut trucking costs north of the border
  • Text of Federal Register notice
  • Union Pacific spinning off Overnite Transportation
  • Suharto under siege by his people; hundreds of thousands protest
  • Insurer: Governments responsible for paying many Holocaust survivors
  • Maersk, Sea-Land shuffle services to speed Panama canal traffic
  • German sweets producer chooses Manugistics to manage European supply chain
  • Penske Logistics expands services in South America
  • IBM to manage Hapag-Lloyd information technology
  • Indonesia debt talks postponed indefinitely - source
  • China installs electronic system to monitor container transportation in Shenzhen
  • Safety board blames dispatcher, Union Pacific for crash
Transportation
  • Pageless Wednesday: Faulty satellite scatters delivery service
  • Safety board blames train dispatcher error for UP's deadly Texas collision in 1997
  • Cold fact about Arctic flights: High-tech not always feasible
  • Clinton administration forms airport competition task force
  • Shippers violate federal rules more often than air carriers, FAA official says
  • ILWU adds new twist to an old Web site bait-and-switch trick
Maritime
  • Seaway users to vent anger over new fee
  • Stevedore fight against union looms in Houston court
  • India opens port investment to joint ventures
  • Karachi dockworkers end job action
  • CP Ships completes Ivaran Lines purchase
  • Navieras to order 1,000 53-foot boxes
  • EU poised to rule on TACA pricing
  • Taiwan's Port of Kaohsiung posts strong cargo growth

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • JSA-MOT Joint Forum to Be Formed for Port Projects
  • Kien Hung to Launch Direct Run to Chiwan, Whampoa
  • Evergreen, Marubeni to Form JV in Philippines
  • Maruzen Showa: Both Income, Profit Down for FY 1997
  • Subcommittee Formed to Revise Port Law
  • European Commission Decides against TACA
  • DHL Japan's 1Q Revenue Slows Down
  • Expeditors (Japan) Granted License for Contract Forwarding

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Bond nod has Port of Olympia moving ahead with improvements
  • Lundberg returns to Port of Portland
  • Union Pacific spends $3 million to clear 7,000 rail grade crossings
  • Air cargo group honors shipping industry's best

urgente online pressweb site
  • Talgo fabricará trenes de alta velocidad para el año 2000
  • El GIF contratará otros 124 kilómetros del AVE Madrid-Barcelona
  • Iberlink estudia las exigencias del sector de las comunicaciones
  • Recomar obtiene el ISO 9002
  • SAS estrecha sus lazos con Air Baltic

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ocean Rig finalises $450m deal
    NORWAY'S Ocean Rig has pieced together all components of a $450m financing package it hopes will give it a head-start in the semi-submersible rig market, pursuant to its agreement with Sedco Forex.
  • Box sector plunges Finmare into loss
    ITALIAN state shipping group Finmare plunged to a Lire70.7bn ($40.4m) loss last year because of poor results from its container subsidiary Lloyd Triestino.
  • India set to agree ports equity deal
    INDIA'S government appears to be on the verge of settling for a maximum equity stake of 11% in joint ventures between the country's 11 major ports and private sector companies, of both Indian and foreign origin.
  • Demanding Suharto resigns
    Indonesian soldiers with tanks and armoured vehicles stand behind a road block yesterday in central Jakarta where thousands of demonstrators had planned to gather to demand the resignation of president Suharto. Moslem opposition leader Amien Rais called off the mass protest but said he would join students occupying parliament.
  • US patience runs out in Japan practices storm
    A US-JAPAN confrontation over Japanese port practices may once again be on the cards as the US Federal Maritime Commission has issued a thinly veiled warning of harsh sanctions against Japanese-flag containerships unless Tokyo implements reforms it agreed last year in the near future.
  • Harrington retires from Royal Bank of Scotland
    REX Harrington, one of the giants of ship finance, is retiring as director of shipping at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
  • China ports boom 'a waste of money'
    MUCH of the money being invested in China's sea and river ports may be wasted in ill-considered expansion programmes that merely duplicate existing services, the Ministry of Communications has said.
  • Savings drive helps Zim cut first quarter losses
    ZIM Israel Navigation Co remained in the red during the first quarter of the year although losses were smaller than a year ago, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 1998
  • Indonesian output 'not disrupted by unrest'
    PRODUCTION of Indonesia oil and gas has not been disrupted by the country's current political and social unrest, according to a Mobil spokesman.
  • RCCL newbuildings get 'biggest ever' pods
    THE biggest podded propulsors yet to be installed on a passenger vessel, will be used for RCCL's four newbuildings.
  • Hong Kong company to launch Scandinavian service
    AN UNNAMED Hong Kong company has applied to start a fast ferry service across the Gulf of Bothnia.
  • Vietnamese owner acquires first large tanker
    VIETNAMESE state-owned shipping company Falcon Shipping has recently purchased its first tanker for $21m, according to market sources.
  • Swan Reefer/Irgens Larsen talks miss deadline
    SWAN Reefer and Irgens Larsen Holdings are still locked in talks over the take-over by the Oslo-based reefer owner of Irgens Larsen and its fleet of eight vessels.
  • Trasmed slips into the red
    SPANISH ferry operator Trasmediterranea has reported a first quarter loss despite an increase in turnover.
  • Poompuhar seeks to charter foreign tonnage
    POOMPUHAR Shipping, the bulk carrier operator owned by the Tamil Nadu government, has sought permission from India's director general of shipping to charter foreign flag vessels.
  • Small handysize market 'looking good'
    THE small handysize market's longterm potential looks good, according to Thai dry cargo tramp operator Precious Shipping Limited (PSL).
  • Harrington to retire from RBS
    REX Harrington, director of shipping at the Royal Bank of Scotland, is to retire after 25 years in the sector.
  • Sharp fall in UK seafarers forecast
    THE number of UK seafarers is set to fall by one-third over the next five years, captain Jeremy Howard, director of the Marine Society told yesterday's agm.
  • P&O wins action against MUA
    P&O Ports has won a court order, preventing the MUA from 'interfering' with the company's operations at the ports of Adelaide and Newcastle.
  • Cagliari box hub 'operational soon'
    CAGLIARI'S recently developed container hub could be serving its first international customer as early as next month.
  • Californian route restrictions proposed
    ROUTE restrictions may be imposed on vessels travelling between southern California and San Fransisco Bay, according to US Coast Guard (USCG) commander Chip Sharpe.
  • US tug runs on ultra-low emission diesels
    A $505,000 demonstration project being carried out in Los Angeles harbour is expected to have major ramifications for Southern California tug operators.
  • Cayman Islands explains gay cruise ban
    SIX months after denying permission to a gay-chartered cruiseship to enter port, the Cayman Islands government has issued a statement explaining its decision.
  • Sri Lanka to order dredger newbuilding
    SRI Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is planning to oprder a new $15m dredger to replace its present outdated vessel.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • P&OP threatens to sack dock unionists
    Relations between P&O Ports and the Maritime union of Australia were deteriorating rapidly yesterday with the stevedore threatening to terminate the employment of the union's members.
    This followed the MUA's alleged non-adherence to a Supreme Court injunction which prevented the union and its officials from interfering in operations at P&O Ports facilities at Port Adelaide and Newcastle.
  • Confident SIA orders 10 wide-bodies
    Less that a week after Qantas revealed that it has deferred its long-range fleet upgrading plans, rival airline Singapore Airlines announced it had agreed to buy 10 wide-bodied A340-500 aircraft valued at $US2.2 billion.
    The order for 10 of the super long-range aircraft, comprising five firm orders and five options will enable SIA to operate non-stop services for the first time between Singapore and destinations such as San Francisco and Los Angeles.
  • ITF thanks Fels for 'naming' ships
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has identified several vessels which it believes were loaded by non-union labour at the height of the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia.
    The ITF said it "must acknowledge the encouragement and assistance of Prof Alan Fels, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in providing this list of scab cargo for dockworkers around the world to support their fellow wharfies 'down under'.
  • PC looks at coal-rail deals
    The Productivity Commission may consider recommending the Queensland government set aside existing long-term rail freight contracts for coal producers, Commissioner John Cosgrove told a conference this week.
    Mr Cosgrove said the state government's announcement a month ago that it had abolished the 2000 moratorium on third-party access to coal-hauling rail infrastructure in the state had made one of the recommendations of his draft report into the black coal industry look almost redundant.
  • Mackay savors sweet future
    The Port of Mackay is about to spend $23.6 million on upgrading and expanding its refined bulk sugar facilities in partnership with the Queensland Sugar Corporation.
    Port of Mackay ceo, Greg Mann said the extension will provide "what is essentially two wharves in line" which will handle refined bulk sugar, giving the port more cargo handling flexibility.
  • Dangers in ballast approach
    There is a danger that the current approach to ballast water waste management in Australia could lead to contradictory regulations being imposed on shipping, according to a report on Australia's Ocean Policy released this week by the government.
    The report said the current voluntary guidelines for ballast water management by those ships entering Australian ports were being amended by AQIS to incorporate the new provisions of the IMO's proposed mandatory guidelines to the included in the MARPOL convention.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
PORTS
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
SHIPPING
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
PORTS
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
SEAFARERS
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
SHIPPING
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
ACCIDENTS
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
ACCIDENTS
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
LAW
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
SHIPPING
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
ACCIDENTS
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
CRUISES
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
PORTS
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
PORTS
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
PORTS
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
PORTS
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
SHIPPING
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› 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
INDUSTRY
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
MARITIME SERVICES
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
INSURANCE
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
SHIPPING
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
PORTS
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
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