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BRIEFS

October 29, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

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New chairman appointed to Kuehne & Nagel board US ports pushing for deepening legislation Major developments to go ahead at PAH Lufthansa Cargo introduces MD-11s to Shanghai Hemjo Klein leaves Lufthansa Board Boeing new structure in Commercial Airplanes

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
BA takes biggest stake in Iberia Malpensa suffers from computer problems and blockade Zeeland Seaports fastest growing ports in Hamburg-Le Havre range Sea-Land opens call center in Ireland Slower Amsterdam Airport growth Government told fibs about Schiphol Emery Worldwide launches joint venture in China

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

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MISC to Become Conference Member in South African Trade Hanjin Expects Drastic Business Recovery Libra to Join APL/Crowley/Ibaran Joint Service CENSA, Sea-Land Urge FMC to Address Unfairness in China

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Huelga en el sector de ambulancias "Financiación de las infraestructuras de transporte en el Mediterráneo" Suiza y Austria impulsan las discusiones sobre la "euroviñeta" Frans Maas Spain factura 4.380 millones en nueve meses La Generalitat de Valencia presenta el futuro ferroviario de L'Horta Sud El "cougar" de Ford llegará a España en noviembre

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Govt. measures to give a fillip to industrial activity US guidelines prohibit export of decommissioned ships to India Pulses import freed; potatoes export banned Panel to suggest measures to nurse back sick textile units Diwali demand helps Dubai's gold re-exports Private sector to build three minor ports in TN Safer sailing in Malacca Strait from December Asian recovery by March '99: IMF Lessors' contribution to shipping industry significant: IICL chief The Urban Affairs Ministry International Seaports to develop Dhamra port ISFE '98 expo: Platform for sports goods export Details of import content in cars sought by DGFT Hub Lines to introduce weekly Tuticorin-Colombo feeder service Major infrastructure project in PM's revival recipe Mumbai-Pune expressway by Dec. 1999

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Yards may shut in Kvaerner overhaul KVAERNER'S Govan, Kleven, Larvik and Mandal yards face the threat of closure or sell-off after the group's new chief executive announced a companywide overhaul of Europe's biggest shipbuilder. Japan oil majors set to merge Nippon Oil and Mitsubishi Oil have announced a merger which will create Japan's biggest oil company. Owners warned of UK tax clamp SHIPOWNERS - especially those with UK agency offices - must be sure that they comply with new Inland Revenue rules to avoid being penalised as the UK tax authorities crack down on the understatement of profits, shipping and insurance accountant Moore Stephens has warned. Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces EC capacity investigation EASTERN German shipyard Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces investigation by the European Commission over allegations that it has exceeded capacity restrictions. New Dolphin delay adds to Saga misery SAGA Petroleum's misery over the much delayed Bideford Dolphin rig conversion continued this week as the company announced that the rig would not be available for work this year. Harwich wins go-ahead for channel deepening Harwich Haven Authority will next month start deepening its main channel, by two metres, allowing Port of Felixstowe to accept new generations of containership with fewer tidal restrictions.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Southampton's new box terminal hopes high OPPOSITION from local politicians has not dampened enthusiasm at the Port of Southampton for its Dibden Bay container terminal project. ASF to set up secretariat THE Asian Shipowners Forum is contemplating setting up a permanent office or secretariat to improve the service to its members. PPA holds off on pilotage decision THE Philippine Ports Authority has declared that it will not rescind an order mandating the separate payment of docking and undocking fees for pilotage services in major ports Christiania 3Q profits slump CHRISTIANIA Bank's third quarter profits have dropped sharply to Nkr 359m ($49m), compared to Nkr 675m in the corresponding period of 1997. Colombo transhipments stalled TRANSHIPMENT container traffic growth at Colombo has been negligible this year, largely because of the Asian economic crisis, according to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. LloydBras fleet to be sold VESSELS owned by Lloyd Brasileiro, the state-owned operator, will be sold next month by auction. MARPOL being evaded says Intertanko INTERTANKO'S Short Sea Tanker Group has highlighted 'evasion tactics' in European waste disposal facilities, following its recent meeting in Brussels. Strong demand lifts Ulstein STRONG demand for its products helped Ulstein Holdings, the Norwegian marine equipment and shipbuilding group, to increase its pretax profit by 65 per cent Kvaerner appoints new chief KVAERNER'S board of directors today confirmed the widely-tipped appointment of Kjell E Almskog as the new president and ceo. Congress frees funds for double-hull study CONGRESS has passed a Coast Guard appropriation bill that will provide funds for a study of alternatives to the double-hull tanker design required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Reefer slump hits Nomadic THE poorest rates for reefer vessels for 15 years dragged Nomadic Shipping, the Norwegian reefer operator, to a pre tax loss of Nkr 94.9m ($12.4m) in the period January-August Congress blocks OECD agreement THE US Congress has again blocked the 1994 OECD agreement that restricts shipbuilding subsidies, when it failed by a wide margin to pass new trade negotiating legislation. Chennai reintroduces reservation scheme CHENNAI port will reintroduce the berth reservation scheme in its container terminal, following a decision yesterday by the port's board of trustees. Slater backs Mississippi port plan PLANS by the Port of New Orleans to build a 650-acre container terminal near the mouth of the Mississippi River have been endorsed by US transportation secretary Rodney Slater.

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Le trafic de ligne entre les Amériques (côte ouest) en voie de rationalisation Quels que soient les trafics de ligne régulière de par le monde, les taux sont à la baisse, exception faite des segments westbound entre l'Asie, l'Europe et l'Amérique du Nord, pour les raisons que l'on connaît. Dans la plupart des trafics, les taux se sont progressivement déterriorés sous la pression des mega-carriers opérant au sein d'alliances ou en solitaire, qui draînent les cargaisons inhérentes aux relations Nord-Sud pour alimenter leurs réseaux à grande capacité Est-Ouest. La crise financière asiatique contribue à aggraver les choses dans bien des trafics. Nous prendrons pour exemple les derniers développements qui se manifestent dans les relations entre les Amériques du Nord, centrale et du Sud, plus particulièrement sur la côte ouest. Pour ce secteur opérationnel, l'heure est à la rationalisation. Le projet Bolero offre un grand avantage aux expéditeurs A partir du premier décembre le concept Bolero sera lancé officiellement par le biais d'un projet-pilote. Ce concept devra définitivement mettre en route le commerce électronique international. Une douzaine de chaînes de transaction testeront le projet. La Belgique figure parmi les pays qui participeront au projet-pilote. Le volet transport sera soutenu par la participation de sept armements et quatre prestataires de services logistiques. Début des travaux au Centre routier d'Anvers Les échevins anversois Leo Delwaide et Mieke Vogels ont posé hier mercredi "le premier pavé" du Centre routier, marquant ainsi le démarrage officiel des travaux de viabilisation du terrain situé entre la Spitsenstraat et la Kempenstraat, dans le quartier appelé "het Eilandje", dans la partie la plus ancienne du port d'Anvers.

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Industry sceptical about 'settlement' meeting Hope for the settlement of productivity problems at Botany Bay rests with a meeting between New South Wales Minister for Industrial Relations and Fair Trading Jeff Shaw and P&O Ports management on Monday. Mr Shaw discussed the problems with the central New South Wales branch of the Maritime Union of Australia on Wednesday, later blaming the federal government for the situation. Industry sources were sceptical, however, whether the state government had the capacity of addressing the issue, a fact acknowledged by the minister. Latest Waterline: Productivity 'normal' but reliability hit Overall national stevedoring productivity, as measured by the five-port average, changed little from the March to the June quarter according to the latest edition of the Waterline report published by the Bureau of Transport Economics. The five-port average crane rate, which measures productivity per crane while the ship is worked, was 18.7 containers an hour for the June quarter compared with 18.8 in the March quarter. Levy audit abandoned The problem-plagued Coopers and Lybrand audit of over-payments by shipping lines under the now abandoned Stevedoring Industry Levy, has been terminated, according to DCN's well-placed sources. The former Department of Workplace Relations and Small Business has apparently decided to terminate the audit due to the continuing inability of the lines to provide detailed information about the amounts they allegedly overpaid under the levy. The levy was imposed in order that the lines contribute about half the $300 million cost of funding payments to waterside workers made redundant under the WIRA process. WA paves way for Westrail sale THE Western Australian government has put some of the legislative framework in place to accommodate the sale of Westrail's freight business. Amendments have just been introduced to the government Railways Access Bill which account for the proposed private ownership of the rail authority. The amendments will remove all references to government ownership of the railway replacing references to the WA Railways Commission with the words railway owner. The Access Bill, which is before the Legislative Council, has been introduced to allow Westrail's competitors to gain access to its 5400km of track. Newcastle's glad tidings The port of Newcastle has reported another milestone in vessel movement efficiencies, moving four Cape size vessels recently on a single tide. The first of the four bulk carriers which made the event possible was the 292-metre Rubin Grace sailing from No. 5 Dyke with 142,045 tonnes of coal on board. She was followed by the 269-metre K Phoenix which loaded 124,000 tonnes of coal at No. 5 Kooragang. As soon as these vessels cleared the harbor entrance, the 289-metre China Steel Express and the 268-metre Hanjin Roberts Bank entered the port heading for No. 5 Kooragang and No. 5 Dyke respectively.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Kvaerner names Kjell Almskog new CEO Kvaerner ASA appointed Kjell E Almskog, 57, as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 1999. Almskog, current Executive Vice President and member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., in Zurich, Switzerland, will succeed Erik Tonseth. Almskog currently heads the rapidly growing oil, gas and petrochemical activities of ABB. He was appointed to this position earlier this year when ABB reorganized its top management and created a new segment for these activities. Kvaerner was reportedly impressed with Almskog's 12 years with ABB, where he demonstrated remarkable leadership and has a record of managing very successful operations. LR And Warsash Launch STCW 95 Compliance Program Lloyd's Register (LR) and Warsash Maritime Center have joined forces to provide an independent assessment scheme to aid compliance with the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW 95). The new scheme is to help flag state administrations, maritime training institutions and manning agencies satisfy the requirements of the Code, which arises from an International Convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The STCW 95 Code demands that all seafarers attain and maintain a defined level of competence. Flag state administrations are responsible for ensuring that, among other things, the certification of seafarers is in accordance with the requirements of the Code. Oil Dips Further Below $13 A big build in U.S. crude stocks is cited as one culprit in overshadowing calls for further output cuts. As a result, Benchmark Brent blend stumbled 11 cents lower to $12.85 a barrel. CSE Suspends Trading Of Knud I. Larsen The Copenhagen Stock Exchange reportedly suspended trading in shipper Knud I. Larsen (KiL) shares following an announcement that the company was suspending payments to creditors.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

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

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

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

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