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June 24, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean shipowners back bid for IMO meetings in region
    Asian shipowners will then have a fair chance to take part and be more proactive
  • Use local govts as channel to air views, urges HK official
  • Keppel Singmarine Dockyard completes conversion job
  • NSW farmers pledge to monitor stevedoring rates
Air and Land Transport
  • Sabena aims to rebuild Asian network next year
    Despite Asian economic crisis, it is planning services to China and India
  • German rail crash: complaint lodged
  • Bangladesh bridge will boost economy
  • Chek Lap Kok: a case of wrong place, wrong time and it costs too much
  • ANA will not enforce new pay system, says pilots union
  • Chinese airline to cut staff by 10%
Features
  • New airports hit turbulence
    Huge new airports that are opening in Asia face a travel slowdown and threat of overcapacity
Columns
  • Compromise needed on holding IMO meetings outside London

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean shipowners back bid for IMO meetings in region
    Asian shipowners will then have a fair chance to take part and be more proactive
  • Use local govts as channel to air views, urges HK official
  • Keppel Singmarine Dockyard completes conversion job
  • NSW farmers pledge to monitor stevedoring rates
Air and Land Transport
  • Sabena aims to rebuild Asian network next year
    Despite Asian economic crisis, it is planning services to China and India
  • German rail crash: complaint lodged
  • Bangladesh bridge will boost economy
  • Chek Lap Kok: a case of wrong place, wrong time and it costs too much
  • ANA will not enforce new pay system, says pilots union
  • Chinese airline to cut staff by 10%
Features
  • New airports hit turbulence
    Huge new airports that are opening in Asia face a travel slowdown and threat of overcapacity
Columns
  • Compromise needed on holding IMO meetings outside London

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean shipowners back bid for IMO meetings in region
    Asian shipowners will then have a fair chance to take part and be more proactive
  • Use local govts as channel to air views, urges HK official
  • Keppel Singmarine Dockyard completes conversion job
  • NSW farmers pledge to monitor stevedoring rates
Air and Land Transport
  • Sabena aims to rebuild Asian network next year
    Despite Asian economic crisis, it is planning services to China and India
  • German rail crash: complaint lodged
  • Bangladesh bridge will boost economy
  • Chek Lap Kok: a case of wrong place, wrong time and it costs too much
  • ANA will not enforce new pay system, says pilots union
  • Chinese airline to cut staff by 10%
Features
  • New airports hit turbulence
    Huge new airports that are opening in Asia face a travel slowdown and threat of overcapacity
Columns
  • Compromise needed on holding IMO meetings outside London

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asean shipowners back bid for IMO meetings in region
    Asian shipowners will then have a fair chance to take part and be more proactive
  • Use local govts as channel to air views, urges HK official
  • Keppel Singmarine Dockyard completes conversion job
  • NSW farmers pledge to monitor stevedoring rates
Air and Land Transport
  • Sabena aims to rebuild Asian network next year
    Despite Asian economic crisis, it is planning services to China and India
  • German rail crash: complaint lodged
  • Bangladesh bridge will boost economy
  • Chek Lap Kok: a case of wrong place, wrong time and it costs too much
  • ANA will not enforce new pay system, says pilots union
  • Chinese airline to cut staff by 10%
Features
  • New airports hit turbulence
    Huge new airports that are opening in Asia face a travel slowdown and threat of overcapacity
Columns
  • Compromise needed on holding IMO meetings outside London

Sched Netweb site
  • Ben Line appointed as Hong Kong agents for Pro Line
  • Role of HK's Port Development Board expanded
  • SARA implements Chennai congestion surcharge
  • Singapore authority renews commitment with university
  • Sea-Land and Maersk consider megaport for northeast US
  • APB invites green discussion
  • Transshipment affects HACTL's May results
  • Air India wins multi-million dollar BA contract
  • Reform of cargo logistics at Narita requested
  • Air China restarts service to Los Angeles

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 23, 1998
  • DB Cargo takes over NS Cargo
  • Railroad companies in the information age...
  • NMBS takes over THL and Bahntrans
  • Virgin Rail not to stock exchange, but into joint venture
  • Baltrans Hong Kong agent for Davies Turner in UK
  • New service Air France Cargo to Atlanta
  • Oil companies give land back to port of Rotterdam

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs: Harbor tax records inadequate
  • Slater says administration backs shipping reform bill
  • Tone of debate over China trade at crisis point
  • Without export financing, firm sells to China with 'Made in Korea' label
  • Wolf shepherds religious persecution bill
  • Plans to replace harbor tax delayed until the summer
  • It's official: AAR taps Hamberger
  • Panama Canal draft limit raised to 38.5 feet, effective today
  • General Motors faces delay in launching its new pickup truck
  • Report: America West faces possible FAA fines
  • Court affirms Hoffa bid for Teamster presidency, but raises vote fines
  • Fla. court ousts $750,000 award to smoker
  • US, Latin American countries press EU for action on bananas
  • NASA: more pilots drowsy due to more flights and automation
  • TWA pilots set negotiations deadline
  • Mexico railroad workers win 18.5% wage increase
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
Transportation
  • UP still plagued by staff shortage
  • Rail common market gains speed
  • Mike Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Tugboat operators facing new environmental rules
  • Missouri terminal bags grain exports to boost sales
  • Jones Act reform group offers a compromise
  • CSAV to join vessel-sharing Latin service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs: Harbor tax records inadequate
  • Slater says administration backs shipping reform bill
  • Tone of debate over China trade at crisis point
  • Without export financing, firm sells to China with 'Made in Korea' label
  • Wolf shepherds religious persecution bill
  • Plans to replace harbor tax delayed until the summer
  • It's official: AAR taps Hamberger
  • Panama Canal draft limit raised to 38.5 feet, effective today
  • General Motors faces delay in launching its new pickup truck
  • Report: America West faces possible FAA fines
  • Court affirms Hoffa bid for Teamster presidency, but raises vote fines
  • Fla. court ousts $750,000 award to smoker
  • US, Latin American countries press EU for action on bananas
  • NASA: more pilots drowsy due to more flights and automation
  • TWA pilots set negotiations deadline
  • Mexico railroad workers win 18.5% wage increase
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
Transportation
  • UP still plagued by staff shortage
  • Rail common market gains speed
  • Mike Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Tugboat operators facing new environmental rules
  • Missouri terminal bags grain exports to boost sales
  • Jones Act reform group offers a compromise
  • CSAV to join vessel-sharing Latin service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs: Harbor tax records inadequate
  • Slater says administration backs shipping reform bill
  • Tone of debate over China trade at crisis point
  • Without export financing, firm sells to China with 'Made in Korea' label
  • Wolf shepherds religious persecution bill
  • Plans to replace harbor tax delayed until the summer
  • It's official: AAR taps Hamberger
  • Panama Canal draft limit raised to 38.5 feet, effective today
  • General Motors faces delay in launching its new pickup truck
  • Report: America West faces possible FAA fines
  • Court affirms Hoffa bid for Teamster presidency, but raises vote fines
  • Fla. court ousts $750,000 award to smoker
  • US, Latin American countries press EU for action on bananas
  • NASA: more pilots drowsy due to more flights and automation
  • TWA pilots set negotiations deadline
  • Mexico railroad workers win 18.5% wage increase
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
Transportation
  • UP still plagued by staff shortage
  • Rail common market gains speed
  • Mike Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Tugboat operators facing new environmental rules
  • Missouri terminal bags grain exports to boost sales
  • Jones Act reform group offers a compromise
  • CSAV to join vessel-sharing Latin service

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • House Floor May Vote for Ship Reform Bill This Week
  • Box Volume to US Keeps Growing
  • Chennai Hammers Out Measures to Improve Congestion
  • JAFA Urges Montreal Protocol Ratification

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Pasco celebrates warehouse renovation
  • Air cargo association releases industry manifesto at forum
  • Continental and Air France launch program to sell each other's flights
  • Maersk orders six container vessels
  • Crowley says new weekly service to South America 100% on time

urgente online pressweb site
  • Pauknair abre la línea Santander-Melilla
  • Fallo de los Premios "Alpha" sobre marketing
  • Francia y EE.UU. firman el acuerdo bilateral sobre "cielos abiertos"
  • Licencia comunitaria obligatoria para transportar viajeros
  • Alianza de KLM Cargo y EAC Logístics en Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sea-Land Service to crew vessels for US RRF
  • Windows 98 to be launched in India
  • HCL Frontline computer carnival
  • Further liberalisation envisaged in modified Exim Policy
  • Hegde outlines strategy for next millennium
  • KPT contributes Rs 10 cr for Relief Fund
  • Triple weightage sought for SSI exports
  • RBI to step in to stem rupee slide
  • Software exports record highest ever growth
  • KANDLA PORT TRUST
  • Details of Cargo lying in Containers and Damaged due to Cyclone
  • Position of Containers inside the Port
  • KPT & KDLB officers' body appeals to MoST
  • Statement showing the Cargo lying in open plots at Kandla Port and not affected due to cyclone
  • Statement showing the Stock and Value of Damaged Cargo at Kandla Port
  • Extract of Total Stock and Damaged Cargo at Kandla Port and its value

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • RTT kicks off Internet Oscars
  • Hauliers warn of rates hike as Gauteng toll plans take shape
  • Mitsui to set up own SA agency
  • Normal for now, but dialogue must continue, say port users
  • New scheme saves on seafreight
  • Reunion forum will host impressive speaker line-up
  • SAAFF 'passengers' must wake up and get involved, says retiring president
  • Volumes edge down at all ports in latest fiscal year
  • Border control sets up task team to tackle problems head-on
  • Customer service takes silver
  • Ecu-Line comes on strong in Japan
  • PE favours sand-pumping scheme over dredging
  • Walvis Bay watches cargo flow in
  • Advisory team to present detailed breakdown of future needs to Childs
  • DoT narrows down toll-road bidders to two
  • 'Rudderless' ports are first step to structural change
  • CT go-slows knock fruit export industry
  • Six point check will help companies avoid Year 2000 failure
  • 'Act now on Year 2000 issues'
  • Morocco joins ATA Carnet chain
  • Safto export courses go to joint venture partnership
  • Marine insurance industry concerned at carrier becoming insurer
  • Portnet will review CT rail equalisation on July 31
  • Alliance Air ready to take on two new partners
  • Mauritius airline reveals plans to launch dedicated cargo service
  • BA invests in massive Heathrow perishable facility
  • Safair gets a foothold in Europe
  • Dunnottar Airport sets 5-year start-up date
  • Madiba magic tries to hasten EU trade resolution
  • SAA will be loved by customers and feared by competitors, says new chief
  • Hauliers warn of rates hike as Gauteng toll plans take shape
  • Portnet confirms new crane for EL
  • Saferoute to manage Barbican

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • ITF in clash on open registers
    REPRESENTATIVES of the International Transport Workers' Federation and the International Shipping Federation clashed yesterday in Oslo over flags of convenience.
  • New Moller ships order
    DENMARK's AP Moller has confirmed an order for a further six containerships, bringing to 14 the number of new ships contracted over the past month.
  • Sea Transport gets B2 rating
    THE $160m junk bond issue planned by Sea Transport, John Fredriksen's new ULCC venture, has been assigned a B2 rating by Moody's Investors Service.
  • Hill to be new Seascope chief
    TOP London shipbroking group Seascope Shipping Holdings has named Duncan Hill chief executive designate, writes Tony Gray.
  • Taca lines hope for reprieve from EU financial sanctions
    MEMBERS of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement are still hoping for a last-minute reprieve from huge fines that the European Commission is seeking to impose.
  • Patrick settles with union
    AUSTRALIA'S main dock union has reached a settlement with Patrick Stevedores, ending another chapter in the bitter waterfront dispute which divided the nation.
  • B+V wins more AP Moller work
    BLOHM + VOSS, which recently secured a seven ship block-booking order from AP Moller at the end of May, has followed this with contracts for further work from the Copenhagen-based owner.
  • Lithuanian shipyard shrugs off competition
    DESPITE continued strong competition from Polish, Latvian, Estonian and Russian shiprepair yards, Lithuania's Western Shiprepair Yard has managed to achieve even greater results than in 1997 writes Kris Thorpe.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 23, 1998
  • IPBC to impose container levy
    MEMBERS of the India Pakistan Bangladesh Ceylon Conference (IPBC) have announced the imposition of a levy on all containers to and from Chennai port.
  • Melbourne wharfies accept job losses
    MELBOURNE wharfies have voted to accept 150 redundancies as part of a plan to end a six-month dispute with their stevedoring employer, Patrick.
  • Savona-Vado to expand reefer terminal
    REEFER Terminal, the specialised operator in the Italian port of Savona-Vado, has been given the green light from the port authority to expand its operating surface.
  • Helsinki enhances container/trailer capacity
    MORE space will be provided for containers and trailers in Helsinki's West Harbour
  • Augusta offers bunker incentives
    ITALY'S port of Augusta on Sicily has introduced financial inducements for vessels making a bunkering call.
  • 'No comment' from Hamburg Sud on Alianca deal
    HAMBURG Sud has refused to confirm or deny Brazilian newspaper reports that it has bought Alian'a Navega''o for 'not less than $100m'.
  • Quinhuangdao unveils expansion plans
    QUINHUANGDAO Port in China has unveiled plans for seven more bulk cargo berths by 2001.
  • Butterworth rail link on track
    A NEW railway line that will link North Butterworth Container Terminal at Malaysia's Penang Port to the national grid is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
  • Vivid Dragon to upgrade China-Japan service
    CHINA'S Vivid Dragon Shipping will revamp its Japan-China service next month.
  • Gilnavi launches inter-Med service
    ITALIAN liner company Gilnavi is launching a container service between west and east Mediterranean ports.
  • Kandla resumes operations
    CYCLONE ravaged Kandla will soon resume handling of petroleum products at its third and fourth berths, according to port chairman ANM.Kishore.
  • CGM mounts new banana service
    FRENCH liner company CGM, part of the CMA-CGM group, is launching a new service for the banana trade from the French Antilles to the Mediterranean from October.
  • Manila commits to development study
    ASIAN Terminals Inc, the cargo handling operator at the Manila South Harbour, has signed an agreement with Pacific Consultants International, for port redevelopment feasibility studies.
  • Ferries to carry "black boxes"
    EU transport ministers have agreed a new directive that will require ro-ro ferries to undergo safety checks before they start service and to carry aircraft-style "black boxes".
  • Japan continues Filipino support
    JAPAN will continue to fund the Filipino Domestic Shipping Modernisation Programme, in spite of its own current economic turmoil.
  • Hamburg delays HHLA restructuring decision
    THE Hamburg city government has decided to postpone a decision on restructuring city-owned terminal operator HHLA into a holding company.
  • LA pilots file labour practices complaint
    PILOTS for the Port of Los Angeles, who went on strike last summer in a wage dispute, have filed an unfair labour practices complaint against the port.
  • US ballast exchange rules under the spotlight
    FOUR shipping associations have filed joint comments on the US Coast Guard's proposed rules implementing the US National Invasive Species Act of 1996.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
JUNE 23, 1998
  • Mærsk serait candidat pour les bananes de la Martinique et la Guadeloupe
    L'armement danois Mærsk Line a décidé de développer considérablement ses activités dans les Caraïbes et dans cette optique, c'est à une véritable offensive que l'on assiste. Pas moins de trois nouveaux services indépendants, donc en dehors de la coopération avec Sea-Land, vont être inaugurés très prochainement, qui s'ajouteront à deux services existants qui font actuellement l'objet d'adaptations. C'est donc l'ensemble de cette région qui sera bien "quadrillée" et de plus, l'armement entrerait en lice pour le transport des bananes de la Martinique et de la Guadeloupe, le contrat de trois ans passé avec la CGM devant être renégocié.
  • Les pilotes côtiers et fluviaux rejettent la réforme dans sa forme actuelle
    Quatre points concernant la réforme des services de pilotage sont prévus à l'agenda du gouvernement flamand aujourd'hui: le projet d'arrêté d'exécution du décret de pilotage, la création d'une entreprise facilitaire temporaire, la décision concernant la commande de deux unités rapides de rade et l'émission d'une adjudication pour l'héliportage des pilotes. Une décision de principe est attendue sur ces quatre points.
  • Le groupe Graveleau vise une meilleure rentabilité en 1998
    Les résultats 1997 du Groupe Graveleau se traduisent par 1,406 milliard de FRF de chiffre d'affaires (+ 8,6% par rapport à 1996); un résultat net positif de 25 millions de FRF (- 9,06%) et un effectif total qui est passé à 2216 personnes (+ 6,3%). Ces trois éléments-clef éclairent la conjoncture dans lequel le groupe s'est développé en 1997, l'évolution de la fiscalité en France et les choix des actionnaires.
  • C. Leysen (Ahlers): "S'adapter aux technologies de communication pour ne pas risquer d'être écartés..."
    "Le développement des technologies informatiques conduira à une consolidation plus poussée des grands opérateurs en mega-conglomérats ayant des liens étroits avec des groupes financiers et et pour lesquels le transport maritime ne sera qu'un élément parmi d'autres. De nouveaux acteurs émergeront, qui auront recours à la technologie informatique en tant que puissant outil de travail pour offrir de nouveaux services, des solutions créatives et des combinaisons sophistiquées. Ces nouveaux-venus vont acculer les acteurs actuels dans les pertes, et même si tous ne survivront pas, ils seront les moteurs du changement. Enfin, les intermédiaires traditionnels disparaîtront, mais le marché créera de nouvelles opportunités pour des acteurs de taille moyenne mettant l'accent sur des niches spécifiques, ainsi que pour des compagnies agissant en tant que sous-contractants dans des secteurs précis." Christian Leysen, PDG du groupe maritime belge Ahlers, qui animait en tant qu'orateur une des séances du "9th Pan-Pacific Port Seminar" à Dalian, a développé un thème d'une brûlante actualité, à savoir "How information technology will change the shipping industry".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Unionists okay peace plan
    Waterfront workers, members of the Maritime Union of Australia employed by Patrick in Melbourne, yesterday voted to accept their union's peace deal with the company.
    Yesterday's vote is expected to be followed today at a similar stopwork meeting of the rank-and-file in Sydney and on Friday in Brisbane.
    In Fremantle a meeting is due next Tuesday with several other, smaller, ports holding their stopworks during the first week of July.
  • AIRES moves 'a step closer'
    Prime Minister John Howard announced yesterday that the 'Australian Inland Rail Expressway System' had taken "another step towards becoming a reality" with the signing of an agreement between the Australian Transport and Energy Corridor Pty Ltd and the Australian-owned Abigroup company.
    ATEC's proposal is to build a high speed fright railway from Melbourne t Darwin west of the ranges through the eastern states with links to Sydney Canberra and Brisbane.
  • SPC leases out White Bay wharves for tunnel project
    The Sydney Ports Corporation has leased wharves 1 and 2 at White Bay to the Northside Storage Tunnel Alliance for two years. The wharves will be used to bring in equipment to build a major sewerage project to address overflows into Sydney Harbour.
    A spokeswoman for the crporation said that the $375 million project involved the construction of a tunnel from Lane Cove to Manly to capture overflows before water treatment at Manly.
  • TFES report to be handed over this week
    The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme Review Authority is expected to present its final report to the federal and Tasmanian governments this week.
    The government's reaction may, however, be delayed due to political considerations in the lead-up to a federal election.
    A well-placed source said yesterday that one of the more controversial aspects of the Authority's draft report was its suggested heavy vehicle weight adjustment (HVWA) factor.
  • UK group likely to bid for Vic train and tram assets
    One of the UK's biggest and fastest growing private transport operators, FirstGroup, has emerged as a likely bidder for Victoria's train and tram assets, following revelations that the company has moved to set up an Australian arm.
    In a further twist, in the lead up to Victoria's public transport asset sales, former Victorian public transport boss Ian Dobbs has apparently joint FirstGroup as managing director of its new Australia arm.

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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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