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July 23, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirate attacks worldwide down 26% in first half
    Piracy centre expects to receive reports of more attacks
  • S'pore forwarder sets up regional office in Bombay
  • Japan acts to revamp shipbuilding industry
  • Sea-Land Services affiliate to move operations to Manila
  • US safety board to probe cruise ship blaze
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL ground crew begin indefinite strike
    Several domestic flights cancelled and international services delayed
  • Sale in deal to lease four A320s to Qatar Airlines
  • DHL's shipments at HK airport up
  • Korean Air seeks to defer aircraft delivery
  • Swissair, partners to pool ground-handling services
  • US board seeks tighter air cargo controls
Columns
  • Dubai Port manager ensures facilities remain in tip-top shape

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirate attacks worldwide down 26% in first half
    Piracy centre expects to receive reports of more attacks
  • S'pore forwarder sets up regional office in Bombay
  • Japan acts to revamp shipbuilding industry
  • Sea-Land Services affiliate to move operations to Manila
  • US safety board to probe cruise ship blaze
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL ground crew begin indefinite strike
    Several domestic flights cancelled and international services delayed
  • Sale in deal to lease four A320s to Qatar Airlines
  • DHL's shipments at HK airport up
  • Korean Air seeks to defer aircraft delivery
  • Swissair, partners to pool ground-handling services
  • US board seeks tighter air cargo controls
Columns
  • Dubai Port manager ensures facilities remain in tip-top shape

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pirate attacks worldwide down 26% in first half
    Piracy centre expects to receive reports of more attacks
  • S'pore forwarder sets up regional office in Bombay
  • Japan acts to revamp shipbuilding industry
  • Sea-Land Services affiliate to move operations to Manila
  • US safety board to probe cruise ship blaze
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL ground crew begin indefinite strike
    Several domestic flights cancelled and international services delayed
  • Sale in deal to lease four A320s to Qatar Airlines
  • DHL's shipments at HK airport up
  • Korean Air seeks to defer aircraft delivery
  • Swissair, partners to pool ground-handling services
  • US board seeks tighter air cargo controls
Columns
  • Dubai Port manager ensures facilities remain in tip-top shape

Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific carriers raise peak-season surcharge
  • Cosco makes extra calls
  • New terminal operator for Uniglory at Kobe port
  • China registers drop in export growth rate
  • More transatlantic sailings for group of three
  • Heavy cargo brings OTAL's capacity down
  • Majority of Singapore vessels are ISM-compliant
  • UPS adds seven additional flights serving Hong Kong
  • New developments to push Lufthansa forward
  • Safair buys into Irish market

Cargowebweb site
JULY 22, 1998
  • Maersk and Sea-Land share in Italian terminal
  • UPS to invest in iShip.com
  • German politicos want extra turnpike levy
  • Bad result Northwest Airlines
  • Better earnings Continental Airlines

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia asks shippers between Asia, Europe to consider the train
  • EU, US trade officials take different tacks on textile transshipment, quotas
  • Brave new world: Rates are sticking in Pacific
  • House leaders postpone clash over IMF funds
  • Arrests raise question: Who should have access to docks?
  • Three shipper groups ask STB to extend UP service order
  • Congress backs renewal of China's most favored nation trade status
  • An IMF-Ukraine bailout deal would need bolder reforms -- Gore
  • Fed chief warns stock market headed for a fall
  • International port rail partnership to be swallowed by German national railway
  • In surprise, invest group buys British insurance broker Willis Corroon for $1.4 billion
  • Asian airlines delay 16 Boeing, Airbus orders
  • In showdown with government, S. Korea union plans strikes starting Thursday
  • Report: FAA believes US air traffic computers ready for millennium bug
Transportation
  • Big winners named in CN-IC plan
  • Hong Kong names Swiss unit to handle diverted air cargo
  • Alan Abram's Tech Talk
  • Arrow fined for sales of uninspected parts
  • Board urges tighter air cargo oversight
  • Asia clips global air cargo's wings; growth only 1.7%
  • UP's woes shift to California, Southwest
Maritime
  • Dockworkers refuse to work in Oakland
  • Rival developers follow the money
  • Ferry for San Francisco airport feasible, study says
  • Passengers reported smoke long before cruise ship sounded alarm
  • Maersk, Sea-Land catch terminal-itis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia asks shippers between Asia, Europe to consider the train
  • EU, US trade officials take different tacks on textile transshipment, quotas
  • Brave new world: Rates are sticking in Pacific
  • House leaders postpone clash over IMF funds
  • Arrests raise question: Who should have access to docks?
  • Three shipper groups ask STB to extend UP service order
  • Congress backs renewal of China's most favored nation trade status
  • An IMF-Ukraine bailout deal would need bolder reforms -- Gore
  • Fed chief warns stock market headed for a fall
  • International port rail partnership to be swallowed by German national railway
  • In surprise, invest group buys British insurance broker Willis Corroon for $1.4 billion
  • Asian airlines delay 16 Boeing, Airbus orders
  • In showdown with government, S. Korea union plans strikes starting Thursday
  • Report: FAA believes US air traffic computers ready for millennium bug
Transportation
  • Big winners named in CN-IC plan
  • Hong Kong names Swiss unit to handle diverted air cargo
  • Alan Abram's Tech Talk
  • Arrow fined for sales of uninspected parts
  • Board urges tighter air cargo oversight
  • Asia clips global air cargo's wings; growth only 1.7%
  • UP's woes shift to California, Southwest
Maritime
  • Dockworkers refuse to work in Oakland
  • Rival developers follow the money
  • Ferry for San Francisco airport feasible, study says
  • Passengers reported smoke long before cruise ship sounded alarm
  • Maersk, Sea-Land catch terminal-itis

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia asks shippers between Asia, Europe to consider the train
  • EU, US trade officials take different tacks on textile transshipment, quotas
  • Brave new world: Rates are sticking in Pacific
  • House leaders postpone clash over IMF funds
  • Arrests raise question: Who should have access to docks?
  • Three shipper groups ask STB to extend UP service order
  • Congress backs renewal of China's most favored nation trade status
  • An IMF-Ukraine bailout deal would need bolder reforms -- Gore
  • Fed chief warns stock market headed for a fall
  • International port rail partnership to be swallowed by German national railway
  • In surprise, invest group buys British insurance broker Willis Corroon for $1.4 billion
  • Asian airlines delay 16 Boeing, Airbus orders
  • In showdown with government, S. Korea union plans strikes starting Thursday
  • Report: FAA believes US air traffic computers ready for millennium bug
Transportation
  • Big winners named in CN-IC plan
  • Hong Kong names Swiss unit to handle diverted air cargo
  • Alan Abram's Tech Talk
  • Arrow fined for sales of uninspected parts
  • Board urges tighter air cargo oversight
  • Asia clips global air cargo's wings; growth only 1.7%
  • UP's woes shift to California, Southwest
Maritime
  • Dockworkers refuse to work in Oakland
  • Rival developers follow the money
  • Ferry for San Francisco airport feasible, study says
  • Passengers reported smoke long before cruise ship sounded alarm
  • Maersk, Sea-Land catch terminal-itis

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • JSC Urges Safe Transportation of Hi-Cube Box
  • Box Traffic from Korea to North America Soars 41%
  • Sea-Land to Open Box Terminal in Oman
  • Box Throughput at Long Beach Keeps Soaring

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • MTC works with Evergreen to top Oakland lift mark
  • Ship propulsion company puts 'Harbor' at head of class
  • IICL adds test sites for box inspectors
  • Coalition claims APA bill aids foreign grip on U.S. fishery
  • UP honors shippers for safety
  • Air cargo executive says sell shippers full services

urgente online pressweb site
  • El tráfico de contenedores aumenta un 80 por ciento en el puerto de Cartagena
  • CC.OO. y Fomento lanzan la segunda fase del acuerdo sobre Correos
  • La revista Dirigentes distingue a MRW, Renfe, Alitalia y Toyota
  • El Salón de Birmingham potencia las pruebas con "todoterrenos"

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Dhamra-Chandbali port project launched
  • Asia yet to grapple with dreaded millennium bug
  • Ministry relaxes guidelines on wet-leasing aircraft
  • FIEO plea for drawback on packaging material
  • CII for setting up inter-ministerial core group
  • Poor export growth despite rupee depreciation
  • Indian shipbreakers set the wave for global market
  • Bangalore still the IT capital: Karnataka CM
  • IT institute on the anvil
  • Handloom Act won't be diluted: Minister
  • Fourth economic census in AP to begin today
  • IT sector expects see $ 7 bn investment inflow
  • US $400 bn FDI needed in ten years
  • Indian textile exports to Brazil witness rising trend
  • ChPT to add five more berths at Ennore Port
  • Opportunities galore for India, France to enhance trade ties
  • Yashwant Sinha rules out expenditure squeeze

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Agreed bid for Willis Corroon
    NEW York buy-out specialist Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is leading an '851m ($1.4bn) takeover of Willis Corroon, the fourth largest insurance broking group in the world.
  • Welding work clue to 'Ecstasy' blaze
    FIRE which damaged the stern area of the 70,000 gt cruiseship Ecstasy on Monday may have been caused by sparks from a welder's torch, according to the vessel's owner Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Latin trades give stability to panamaxes
    AS CRUDE import patterns shift, the panamax tanker sector should not be overlooked or underrated as an attractive investment, a leading shipping consultant has stressed.
  • Color Line bookings and income increase
    COLOR Line has predicted a significantly better annual result on the back of healthy bookings and a 10% growth in six month gross revenues.
  • Senate battle looms on OECD shipbuilding Bill
    A NEW strategy to push forward the US Senate's long-pending OECD Shipbuilding Agreement Implementation Bill may become a major battleground between the majority Republican and minority Democratic parties.
  • Strikers bring airport chaos to Johannesburg
  • Nigeria frees 'hostage' crew
    SOME of the 27 Ukrainian seamen who have been detained illegally in Nigeria for nearly a year were finally freed yesterday.
  • Portugal seeks to break strike
    PORTUGAL has moved to break the current marine pilots' strike by suspending requirements for vessels to use pilots when entering or leaving port.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 22, 1998
  • Detained seafarers may have been freed
    ATTEMPTS to free 27 Ukrainian seamen, illegally detained aboard their ship in Sapele, Nigeria, since September last year, appear to have met with some success.
  • Buquebus owner rumoured to have acquired rival
    FERRYLINEAS Argentinas is rumoured to have been acquired by a consortium led by Buquebus owner Juan Carlos Lopez Mena.
  • Egypt loosens grip on agenciess
    EGYPT has loosened its grip on ship agency services for vessels transiting the Suez Canal or making port calls, but competition is not as open as it seems.
  • Sri Lanka to implement oil spill contingency plan
    SRI Lanka's Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA) said today that it planned to implement a long-dormant National Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
  • Jurong in bulker asset swap
    REPORTS from Singapore suggest Jurong Shipyard (JSL) is buying three bulk carrier owning companies from its parent, Sembawang Corp, in order to put its funds to better use.
  • S&P downgrades Pertamina's insurer
    STANDARD & Poor's has downgraded its financial strength rating on Tugu Insurance Co, the captive insurer for Indonesia's state owned oil company Pertamina.
  • Nor-Cargo to expand Aberdeen links
    NOR-CARGO, the Norwegian operator, is to launch a roro service from Aberdeen to Scandinavia.
  • Chennai calls in port majors
    THE big three port operating companies have been asked to submit proposals to upgrade facilities at Chennai port, according to the Port Trust's chairman.
  • SMBA chairman goes to appeal court
    SBMA chairman Richard Gordon has asked the Philippines Court of Appeals to nullify the Olongapo Regional Trial Court's denial of his plea for an injunction.
  • Color Line struggles to cut pre-tax loss
    COLOR Line, the Norwegian cruise ferry group, cut its first half pre-tax loss to Nkr98m ($13m) after a rise in passengers and freight units carried.
  • Jailed masters will not appeal
    THE two tanker masters involved in a 29,000 tonne oil spill off Singapore last year have decided not to appeal against short jail terms handed down by local courts last week.
  • JJ Ugland wins shuttle tanker project
    NORWEGIAN shipping company JJ Ugland has signed a letter of intent with seven oil companies to provide a shuttle tanker to carry oil from the Terra Nova oil field.
  • Agreement reached on US Northwest spill cover
    AGREEMENT has been reached regarding oil spill cover for vessels leaving US Northwest ports and passing through Canadian waters.
  • OECD treaty passes Senate hurdle
    LEGISLATION to approve the OECD shipbuilding treaty has passed a crucial hurdle in the Senate Finance Committee but larger obstacles loom ahead.
  • Ecstacy may go to Norfolk for repair
    FIRE damaged cruiseship Ecstasy could go to Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corp for repair, according to Carnival Cruise Line president, Bob Dickinson.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • NDX et Transfracht fusionnent leurs activités au 1er septembre
    Il fallait s'y attendre et la question avait été posée dans ces colonnes le 27 juin dernier, au lendemain de l'annonce de la collaboration entre les départements fret des chemins de fer néerlandais et allemands, à savoir quel sort serait réservé aux opérateurs intermodaux des deux sociétés. Ils sont désormais fixés sur leur sort: les activités de NDX fusionnent avec celles de Transfracht International.
  • Mærsk et Sea-Land s'adjugent une partie de Gioia Tauro
    Les négociations en cours depuis plusieurs mois entre les armements Mærsk Line, Sea-Land et Medcenter Container Terminal, société détenue à 71,4% par le holding Contship Italia, viennent d'aboutir à un premier résultat. Les deux armements vont pouvoir disposer de leur propre hub conjoint à Gioia Tauro. En fait, Mærsk et Sea-Land réitèrent ainsi l'opération qu'ils viennent de réaliser à Bremerhaven.
  • Exel Logistics (NFC) reprend Walsh Western Logistics
    Exel Logistics, une filiale du groupe logistique et de déménagement britannique NFC, reprend l'entreprise de distribution irlandaise Walsh Western Logistics pour un montant de 9,5 mio. d'IRP (l'endettement s'élève à 9,4 mio. d'IRP). Walsh Western Logistics, avec des activités en Irlande, aux Pays-Bas et au Royaume-Uni, fait partie de Walsh Western Group, qui est également actif dans le transport routier et le fret aérien. Plusieurs grands opérateurs informatiques faisant partie de la clientèle du distributeur irlandais, Exel Logistics devient un des plus importants prestataire de services logistiques européens du secteur électronique suite à cette reprise. La nouvelle entreprise sera active sous le dénominateur Exel Logistics Walsh Western.
  • La CE veut des redevances équitables pour l'utilisation des infrastructures
    Le livre blanc de l'UE sur un calcul équitable du prix de l'utilisation de l'infrastructure de transport, qui vient d'être présenté par la CE, plaide en faveur d'une nouvelle approche harmonisée pourla tarification de l'utilisation des infrastructures, valable pour tous les modes de transports commerciaux. Une fois mis en oeuvre, le système pourrait permettre d'économiser plus de 50 mia. d'ECU par an aux systèmes de transport, gains qui pourraient être répercutés sur les utilisateurs. Le nouveau système serait basé sur la philosphie de "l'utilisateur payeur".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Deed to be signed, with provisos
    A deed of settlement is expected to be signed today, provisionally ending the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia, while the row between the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine & Power Engineers is set to worsen dramatically.
    It is understood that the MUA has agreed to sign a deed of settlement which will, nevertheless, contain a clause which will make the entire deal conditional on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission withdrawing its action against the union.
  • Incat betters own Blue Riband performance
    Incat-built vessel, Cat Link V has claimed the prestigious Hales trophy for the Blue Riband of the Atlantic and beaten Catalonia's June world speed record by several knots.
    The 91-metre Cat Link V achieved an average speed of 41.284 knots in the three-day crossing from New York to Southampton, demonstrating a considerable improvement on the speed achieved by fellow Incat built vessel, Catalonia last month.
    Cat Link V also snatched another world record set only last month when she travelled 1018.5 nautical miles in 24 hours compared to 1015 nautical miles in the same period by Catalonia.
  • Builders welcome bounty pledge
    An opposition pledge to extend the Shipbuilding Bounty until the OECD Shipbuilding Agreement is ratified, has been welcomed by the industry but slammed by Industry Minister John Moore as indicative of the Opposition's lack of political and economic credentials.
    In a speech to a Committee for the Economic Development of Australia function on Tuesday, shadow industry minister Simon Crean said because the ALP believed the Australian shipbuilding industry had successfully restructured itself with the aim of increasing its international competitiveness, it should therefore continue to be backed by the commonwealth.
  • Study defines Botany hinterland
    The Sydney Ports Corporation yesterday released the initial findings of the most comprehensive study to date recording the road movement of containers to and from Port Botany.
    SPC chief executive officer Greg Martin said the Port Botany origin/destination study would improve the ability of his organisation, port customers and the transport industry to plan for future transport needs.
    "Land transport logistics remain the most pressing issue for the port, because they comprise the largest component of land-side shipping costs," Mr Martin said.
  • Chalk and cheese, says Transrapid
    Claims that one of the competing technologies for the Sydney-Canberra Very High Speed Train should be rejected because of incompatibility with the proposed Melbourne-Darwin passenger/freight rail line have predictably incurred the wrath of the Transrapid Consortium Australia.
    Everald Compton, chairman of Melbourne-Darwin consortium, Australian Transport and Energy Corridor, told the Rail Australia conference in Sydney on Tuesday that compatibility between the two systems was essential for a seamless passenger/freight link between the Melbourne-Darwin line and an offshoot link through Goulburn to Sydney.

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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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