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November 25, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port seen as preferred over Port Klang
    Republic scores on efficiency, frequent ship calls: M'sian business leader
  • China gives in to US anti-beetle import laws
  • HK aims to be Asia's int'l shipping hub
  • Call for new probe into '94 Estonian ferry disaster
Air and Land Transport
  • No serious impact yet from Asia's slump: Rolls-Royce
    Slow growth in region has even helped smooth order load, says chairman
  • PAL to re-start talks with Northwest on possible tie-up
  • Joy all around as Gaza airport opens
  • Relief as FedEx pilot strike averted
Features
  • Competitive and confident
    Its location as the gateway to the Middle East has ideally placed it to service the world's oil tankers
Columns
  • Detention rate signals problem in ISM Code implementation

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port seen as preferred over Port Klang
    Republic scores on efficiency, frequent ship calls: M'sian business leader
  • China gives in to US anti-beetle import laws
  • HK aims to be Asia's int'l shipping hub
  • Call for new probe into '94 Estonian ferry disaster
Air and Land Transport
  • No serious impact yet from Asia's slump: Rolls-Royce
    Slow growth in region has even helped smooth order load, says chairman
  • PAL to re-start talks with Northwest on possible tie-up
  • Joy all around as Gaza airport opens
  • Relief as FedEx pilot strike averted
Features
  • Competitive and confident
    Its location as the gateway to the Middle East has ideally placed it to service the world's oil tankers
Columns
  • Detention rate signals problem in ISM Code implementation

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port seen as preferred over Port Klang
    Republic scores on efficiency, frequent ship calls: M'sian business leader
  • China gives in to US anti-beetle import laws
  • HK aims to be Asia's int'l shipping hub
  • Call for new probe into '94 Estonian ferry disaster
Air and Land Transport
  • No serious impact yet from Asia's slump: Rolls-Royce
    Slow growth in region has even helped smooth order load, says chairman
  • PAL to re-start talks with Northwest on possible tie-up
  • Joy all around as Gaza airport opens
  • Relief as FedEx pilot strike averted
Features
  • Competitive and confident
    Its location as the gateway to the Middle East has ideally placed it to service the world's oil tankers
Columns
  • Detention rate signals problem in ISM Code implementation

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore port seen as preferred over Port Klang
    Republic scores on efficiency, frequent ship calls: M'sian business leader
  • China gives in to US anti-beetle import laws
  • HK aims to be Asia's int'l shipping hub
  • Call for new probe into '94 Estonian ferry disaster
Air and Land Transport
  • No serious impact yet from Asia's slump: Rolls-Royce
    Slow growth in region has even helped smooth order load, says chairman
  • PAL to re-start talks with Northwest on possible tie-up
  • Joy all around as Gaza airport opens
  • Relief as FedEx pilot strike averted
Features
  • Competitive and confident
    Its location as the gateway to the Middle East has ideally placed it to service the world's oil tankers
Columns
  • Detention rate signals problem in ISM Code implementation

Sched Netweb site
  • Keelung private operators face fees
  • P&ON to set up logistics firm
  • Cross-strait trade to slow
  • China units drive NWI profit
  • Asian economic crisis fuels further cargo imbalance
  • HPIC attributes success
  • Three proposals received for shipyard site
  • Branson eyes London/Shanghai route
  • SIA set to join Star Alliance
  • MSAS plans further agent tie-ups
  • Supply chain efficiency key part of business success today

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
  • European outsourcing percentage from 65 to 75 percent
  • Rumors about Intercontainer winding up denied
  • Rail liberalisation is not on the EU agenda
  • Truck popular with refugees
  • Acquisition Jacobs in logistics

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC readies Brazilian sanctions
  • Latin apparel makers seek help from US
  • Commerce could soon levy steel penalties
  • Maersk, Sea-Land prepare to choose port finalists for East Coast terminal
  • Turkey's growing hostility threatens trade ties
  • Judge: shippers who missed trade complaint deadline out of luck
  • UPS aims to save $1 million a year with recycled packaging
  • France opposes EU plan to open rail freight market
  • South Asia doubles products for tariff cuts
  • RailAmerica's Chilean subsidiary expands contract with major shipper
Transportation
  • STB is told to re-evaluate user-fee system
  • Once-rival rail unions to join forces
  • East-west truck transit fees dip as commerce slows to Russia
  • UP reports overall service progress
  • Pilot union, FedEx back negotiating contract
  • Chunnel to tighten safety procedures
  • PAL resumes talks with Northwest as Cathay deal falters
  • Cargill-Continental proposal sparks questions over barging
Maritime
  • Savannah to rig second mega-crane
  • Ship hit by fire and explosion has lost 85% to 90% of its cargo
  • Singapore campaigns to squish Y2K bug
  • Shipowners fume as German official blasts 'cheap-flag' ships
  • France's CMA to launch third direct service to Asia
  • Brazil rocked by port strike as unions call for nationwide action
  • EU weighs sanctions on Korean shipyards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC readies Brazilian sanctions
  • Latin apparel makers seek help from US
  • Commerce could soon levy steel penalties
  • Maersk, Sea-Land prepare to choose port finalists for East Coast terminal
  • Turkey's growing hostility threatens trade ties
  • Judge: shippers who missed trade complaint deadline out of luck
  • UPS aims to save $1 million a year with recycled packaging
  • France opposes EU plan to open rail freight market
  • South Asia doubles products for tariff cuts
  • RailAmerica's Chilean subsidiary expands contract with major shipper
Transportation
  • STB is told to re-evaluate user-fee system
  • Once-rival rail unions to join forces
  • East-west truck transit fees dip as commerce slows to Russia
  • UP reports overall service progress
  • Pilot union, FedEx back negotiating contract
  • Chunnel to tighten safety procedures
  • PAL resumes talks with Northwest as Cathay deal falters
  • Cargill-Continental proposal sparks questions over barging
Maritime
  • Savannah to rig second mega-crane
  • Ship hit by fire and explosion has lost 85% to 90% of its cargo
  • Singapore campaigns to squish Y2K bug
  • Shipowners fume as German official blasts 'cheap-flag' ships
  • France's CMA to launch third direct service to Asia
  • Brazil rocked by port strike as unions call for nationwide action
  • EU weighs sanctions on Korean shipyards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC readies Brazilian sanctions
  • Latin apparel makers seek help from US
  • Commerce could soon levy steel penalties
  • Maersk, Sea-Land prepare to choose port finalists for East Coast terminal
  • Turkey's growing hostility threatens trade ties
  • Judge: shippers who missed trade complaint deadline out of luck
  • UPS aims to save $1 million a year with recycled packaging
  • France opposes EU plan to open rail freight market
  • South Asia doubles products for tariff cuts
  • RailAmerica's Chilean subsidiary expands contract with major shipper
Transportation
  • STB is told to re-evaluate user-fee system
  • Once-rival rail unions to join forces
  • East-west truck transit fees dip as commerce slows to Russia
  • UP reports overall service progress
  • Pilot union, FedEx back negotiating contract
  • Chunnel to tighten safety procedures
  • PAL resumes talks with Northwest as Cathay deal falters
  • Cargill-Continental proposal sparks questions over barging
Maritime
  • Savannah to rig second mega-crane
  • Ship hit by fire and explosion has lost 85% to 90% of its cargo
  • Singapore campaigns to squish Y2K bug
  • Shipowners fume as German official blasts 'cheap-flag' ships
  • France's CMA to launch third direct service to Asia
  • Brazil rocked by port strike as unions call for nationwide action
  • EU weighs sanctions on Korean shipyards

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Uniglory Launches Japan;/Yantian direct Service
  • Revenue, Profit Declines at YAS

urgente online pressweb site
  • La mejora ferroviaria entre Valencia y Zaragoza cuesta 10.000 millones
  • Iberia promociona Asturias
  • Embalaje de TNT para enviar botellas
  • La matriculación de autobuses y autocares crece m's del 7,5 por ciento
  • Schenker-BTL completa la fusión
  • Debonair conecta Londres con el centro empresarial de París
  • Toyota y el RACE divulgarán en España la campaña europea de seguridad vial
  • EE UU diseña el corredor de alta velocidad Costa del Golfo
  • Crossair volará entre Valencia y Basilea

Exim Indiaweb site
  • FAB Logistics ' jv between Forbes Gokak and Ahlers Bridge
  • MOL to merge non-container fleet with Navix
  • New Mangalore Port to resume box services
  • Swiss President for faster economic reforms in India
  • US embargo on eve's apparel
  • Sugar production is estimated
  • Marginal rise in cashew kernel exports
  • Transport/freight costs will go up: CII
  • 'Gold'en days are here again!
  • The Italian car maker Fiat
  • Steel producers hike hot rolled coils price
  • Advantages of Mormugao Port listed
  • Hudco will extend
  • India, Sri Lanka agree to take bilateral free trade on fast track
  • VAI plans operation hub in India for third country exports
  • Record coffee exports, but disappoint growers
  • Cabinet clears 40 pc foreign equity in insurance
  • The Link Special Issue on Kandla Port released

Port Development International (PDI)web site
NOVEMBER 18, 1998
General News
  • Intermodal news
  • ECT preferred bidder for KLASCO?
  • Melbourne grain development
  • Bilbao growth continues
  • Constantza sell-off commences
  • Forth ports buys into TCS
  • Stora order goes to CIMC
  • PSA Corp taps rate notes
  • Lisahally expansion
  • Teesport win
  • Steel plans for Denholm
  • Race to privatise on West Coast of South America
  • Dibden Bay plans on table
  • P&O Ports: the making of a MITH
  • Boskalis wins
  • New York to dredge in February
  • 10 ICDS for China
  • Redesign calls for tenders
  • Besix boost
  • Ro-ro in Rio
  • Hutchison port holdings in talks for ECT
  • Sea-Land gets Tianjin approval
  • Counting Georges' cost
  • Top banana - Southampton
  • Vict begins operations
  • Reliance to lease Jamnagar to independents
Shipping News
  • Libra shares space
  • P&O Nedlloyd looks East
  • Indian shipping up for grabs

Port Development International (PDI)web site
NOVEMBER 18, 1998
General News
  • Intermodal news
  • ECT preferred bidder for KLASCO?
  • Melbourne grain development
  • Bilbao growth continues
  • Constantza sell-off commences
  • Forth ports buys into TCS
  • Stora order goes to CIMC
  • PSA Corp taps rate notes
  • Lisahally expansion
  • Teesport win
  • Steel plans for Denholm
  • Race to privatise on West Coast of South America
  • Dibden Bay plans on table
  • P&O Ports: the making of a MITH
  • Boskalis wins
  • New York to dredge in February
  • 10 ICDS for China
  • Redesign calls for tenders
  • Besix boost
  • Ro-ro in Rio
  • Hutchison port holdings in talks for ECT
  • Sea-Land gets Tianjin approval
  • Counting Georges' cost
  • Top banana - Southampton
  • Vict begins operations
  • Reliance to lease Jamnagar to independents
Shipping News
  • Libra shares space
  • P&O Nedlloyd looks East
  • Indian shipping up for grabs

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cyprus in fake papers alert
    THE government of Cyprus is to complain to the European Commission and the International Maritime Organisation about the growing number of forged certificates, which its port state control inspections are revealing aboard visiting ships.
  • St Vincent tops Tokyo detentions
    ST VINCENT and the Grenadines vessels are more than twice as likely to be detained for International Safety Management code deficiencies as ships under any other flag, according to new statistics from the Tokyo memorandum of understanding.
  • Atlantic bucks merger trend
    Bulk shipowners in the Atlantic market are not ready to join the merger trend that is sweeping Asia, said Intercargo vice-chairman G.C. Savasta recently.
  • Massive job cuts likely as banks' merge
    DEUTSCHE Bank's planned $9.2bn takeover of Bankers Trust has fuelled industry rumours that up to a thousand jobs will go in New York and London.
  • US transport vision a 'guide' only
    THE Clinton Administration has insisted that the government must not dictate US port and waterways development, yet Washington should help guide the maritime industry into the next century.
  • UK ports step up calls to end light dues
    BRITISH ports are renewing their efforts to persuade the government to abolish light dues.
  • Shanghai yard turns to inter-group work to beat regional price squeeze
    Shanghai Shipping United Dock Co, China Shipping Group's flagship repair facility, has been able to ride out a collapse in foreign businesses by winning more orders from its parent, but competition both domestic and international, is fierce.
  • African states push for regional service
    SIX African states are pushing ahead with long-mooted plans for a regional shipping line to take on foreign carriers, according to local reports.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
  • Essar gets go-ahead for $50m bond
    INDIA'S FOREIGN Investment Promotion Board has cleared Essar Shipping's proposal for a $50m foreign currency convertible bond issue.
  • Delhi urged to provide incentives
    REPRESENTATIVES of Indian and foreign shipowners have urged the Indian government to provide more incentives to the domestic shipping industry.
  • Grounding hits Mississippi traffic
    PART of the Mississippi river has been closed to outbound deep draught ships following the grounding of a Greek registered bulk carrier.
  • Philippines plans Spratly surveys
    THE Philippines is planning to undertake surveys in the contested territories of the Spratly island groups in the South China Sea.
  • Finland ponders subsidy U-turn
    FINLAND may have to reconsider its decision to abolish state aid to shipbuilding from the beginning of 1999.
  • Ferry companies in merger talks
    TWO Scandinavian ferry companies, Mols-Linien and Scandlines, are in merger talks.
  • Norfolk Line amalgamates brand names
    NORFOLK Line, the Netherlands-based subsidiary of AP Moller, is to incorporate several trading names under one umbrella from January 1, 1999.
  • Damaged Silja ferry resumes service
    SILJA Line's service between Turku and Stockholm has returned to normal following cruise ferry Silja Europa's collision with the berth in Mariehamn on the 'land islands.
  • Port states 'know the offending flag states'
    PORT states have sufficient evidence to know which flag states are not complying with international safety directives, according to the Liberian Shipowners Council.
  • Patrick might cut more jobs
    PATRICK, the Australian stevedore, has hinted that more jobs might be lost as the company seeks productivity gains.
  • Austal scales back public offering
    AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal has been forced to reduce the number of shares it will make available through a public share offering.
  • India to encourage port joint ventures
    INDIA is to introduce a parliamentary bill to amend the Major Ports Act, which will seek to approve joint ventures in the port sector.
  • Greenpeace attacks ship scrapping
    GREENPEACE has protested against Hamburg-S'd's decision to send the 1971-built container ship Columbus New Zealand to India for scrapping.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Jacobs Holdings se diversifie dans le groupage européen
    Jacobs Holdings, la société mère d'entre autres Dart Line, a repris la société britannique de transport Horizon Holdings. Avec cette reprise Jacobs vise à se diversifier de plus en plus en construisant un service de groupage et de transport européen, à côté de la spécialisation existante du groupe dans le secteur automobile. Il est sûr que Dart Lines sera le premier à profiter de ces activités. Wayne Denton, le responsable chez Jacobs de cette opération, estime que le trafic Benelux d'ici 1999 sera bon pour une cargaison supplémentaire de 20 à 30 semi-remorques par semaine.
  • Inquiétude et consternation après la hausse de tarifs de TRW
    La société belge de transport combiné TRW a diffusé lundi par fax un communiqué à sa clientèle dans lequel elle annonce qu'elle se voit contrainte de pratiquer une adaptation des tarifs sur certains axes. Certains transporteurs ont calculé que sur les axes Italie, France et Espagne, cela revient à une hausse de 5%. Et ils disent craindre que des hausses similaires seront pratiquées "d'année en année", selon eux jusqu'en 2002. Paul Sauvillier, le nouveau patron de TRW, conteste cela: nulle part il n'est question de 5% ou d'autres augmentations pour les années à venir. Chez les transporteurs routiers utilisant le combiné, c'est l'inquiétude, voire la consternation. "Après trois années de hausses consécutives de 5 à 6%, nous espérions qu'au vu de la dégradation de la qualité de service, il y aurait une stabilisation, voir une baisse des prix", nous a déclaré l'un d'entre eux.
  • Chipolbrok à la recherche de nouvelles opportunités en Chine
    Intéressante confrontation que celle survenue récemment à Shanghai entre la direction de l'armement sino-polonais Chipolbrok et la délégation maritime et portuaire anversoise de passage dans ses bureaux, d'autant plus que l'armement est depuis sa création un fidèle client du port scaldien. L'entreprise, au fil des années a pris un caractère assez particulier en ce sens que si elle maintient un service de ligne mixte axé sur le conventionnel/breakbulk et les containers entre l'Europe du Nord et l'Asie du Sud-Est, essentiellement la Chine, elle s'est diversifiée dans ce dernier pays en abordant les secteurs de l'agence maritime, de l'expédition avec entreposage et de l'immobilier.
  • Grève diversement suivie dans les ports français
    Comme annoncé (LL. du 24.11.98), l'appel à la grève lancé par la Fédération nationale des ports & docks (FNPD-CGT) a effectivement perturbé le fonctionnement des ports français durant la journée du lundi 23 novembre. Néanmoins, d'un port à l'autre, le mouvement a été très diversement suivi.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Setchell in surprise departure
    P&O Australia yesterday announced that Richard Setchell, the managing director of P&O Ports, has decided to take early retirement and will be succeeded by Douglas Anderson.
    Mr Anderson is at present P&O Australia's deputy managing director and finance director.
    In addition, Jo Curin will join P&O Australia as finance director.
    Captain Setchell will give up his full time executive responsibilities in January.
    He will stay on the board of P&O Australia as non-executive director and continue as a director of several of P&O Australia's international port companies.
  • New tensions at CTAL
    Cargo handling at the Container Terminals Australia Ltd facility at Botany Bay was disrupted yesterday when waterfront workers, members of the Maritime Union of Australia, walked off the job for just under three hours.
    The workers were protesting at the alleged harassment of a colleague, a union delegate, who was dismissed this month.
    It is understood the dismissal was made with the approval of P&O Ports management, but was later overturned following intervention at a higher level and the dismissed worker was reinstated.
    Industry sources went so far as to suggest yesterday that this intervention might have precipitated the senior management changes at P&O Ports announced yesterday.
  • Qantas UK freight move delayed
    Qantas will not be able to take advantage of British Airways' much-heralded $650 million World Cargo Centre at Heathrow -- which is due to open in January -- until at least 2000, Qantas Freight revealed yesterday.
    In a blow to Qantas Freight and its customers on the "kangaroo" route, Qantas Freight group general manager Peter Frampton said all of its cargo handling operations would soon be temporarily transferred to an alternative cargo handler instead of the new BA Cargo Centre.
  • $2 billion saving in rail revival, says ARA
    THE dramatic transformation of Australia's railways into a "dynamic and profitable" transport industry over the past decade has saved taxpayers nearly $2 billion, according to rail lobby group Australasian Railway Association.
    "The days of railways losing money on their freight operations are over," ARA executive director John Kirk said. "There is no net cost to taxpayers from Australian government rail freight operations and the cost of operating rail passenger services has been reduced."
    According to ARA research, from a rail deficit of $2.4 billion in the late 1980s, the rail deficit has been reduced by 75 per cent to $800 million per year -- the cash operating payment for rail passenger services.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
  • U.S. To China: No Delay on Bugs
    The United States reportedly told China it will not extend a Dec. 17 deadline that could affect billions of dollars of trade. As reported in Maritime Week, on Sept. 18, USDA published an "interim rule" aimed at preventing the Asian longhorned beetle from entering the United States in solid wood packing material (SWPM) from China. The pest, which has no natural predators in the United States, poses a serious threat to U.S. forests. Shipments leaving China as of Dec 17 will be required to have a Chinese government certificate stating that the SWPM was heat treated, fumigated or treated with preservatives to kill the Asian longhorned beetle.
  • Brent Spar To Be Dismantled
    Shell is to begin dismantling the controversial Brent Spar oil storage buoy Wednesday, to re-use parts of it as the foundation for a quay in Norway. The buoy, which environmentalists Greenpeace fought to stop being dumped at sea, was moved in mid-August from Erfjord in Norway to a deepwater construction site at Vats, where dismantling will be carried out.
  • LNG Partner Sought
    State-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is reported to be scouting for partners to launch a new venture to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG).
  • Bradley To Head IACS
    Robin Bradley, who is the former Chief Executive of the U.K. Marine Safety Agency, will head up the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) starting next year. He will replace James Bell as Permanent Secretary in the spring of 1999 when Bell retires after seven years at the head of the association. IACS represents the world's largest ship classification societies which are responsible for setting safety and structural standards for vessel construction and maintenance.
  • Osprey CFO Steps Down From Board
    Osprey Maritime Ltd. CFO Roger Barlett has reportedly resigned from the board, effective November 21.
  • Colombo Port Traffic Up 5.7%
    Ship arrivals at the Colombo port increased by 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 1998 to 2,859 vessels.
  • Oslo Oil, Offshore & Shipping Shares Down
    Norwegian oil, offshore and shipping shares remained down, seemingly held there by weak oil prices. Norsk Hydro, Saga Petroleum and Petroleum Geo-Services all traded down for the day.

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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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