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BRIEFS

January 8, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Sale of APL's stacktrain network draws 4 bidders
Outcome closely watched ahead of US deregulation of ocean shipping from May 1
HK tanker and crew seized by armed Chinese
China moves to tighten rules on filing of rates

Air and Land Transport

Qantas jumbo forced to fly without passengers
Industrial dispute meant passengers could not board flight from Sydney to Los Angeles last month
India implements new air traffic control system
Jettison hot in-flight meals: food critic
Delta suspends Portland to Seoul service
United Airlines to expand services at Dulles airport
Rio de Janeiro airport to be named after composer
Ford adds computer sensors to safety belts, air bags

Features

Cruise lines leave oil trail
US finds conspiracy to save millions by dumping oily waste into the ocean but gaps in sea laws shield culprits

Columns

Ship damaged by fire found to have many safety deficiencies

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Sale of APL's stacktrain network draws 4 bidders
Outcome closely watched ahead of US deregulation of ocean shipping from May 1
HK tanker and crew seized by armed Chinese
China moves to tighten rules on filing of rates

Air and Land Transport

Qantas jumbo forced to fly without passengers
Industrial dispute meant passengers could not board flight from Sydney to Los Angeles last month
India implements new air traffic control system
Jettison hot in-flight meals: food critic
Delta suspends Portland to Seoul service
United Airlines to expand services at Dulles airport
Rio de Janeiro airport to be named after composer
Ford adds computer sensors to safety belts, air bags

Features

Cruise lines leave oil trail
US finds conspiracy to save millions by dumping oily waste into the ocean but gaps in sea laws shield culprits

Columns

Ship damaged by fire found to have many safety deficiencies

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Sale of APL's stacktrain network draws 4 bidders
Outcome closely watched ahead of US deregulation of ocean shipping from May 1
HK tanker and crew seized by armed Chinese
China moves to tighten rules on filing of rates

Air and Land Transport

Qantas jumbo forced to fly without passengers
Industrial dispute meant passengers could not board flight from Sydney to Los Angeles last month
India implements new air traffic control system
Jettison hot in-flight meals: food critic
Delta suspends Portland to Seoul service
United Airlines to expand services at Dulles airport
Rio de Janeiro airport to be named after composer
Ford adds computer sensors to safety belts, air bags

Features

Cruise lines leave oil trail
US finds conspiracy to save millions by dumping oily waste into the ocean but gaps in sea laws shield culprits

Columns

Ship damaged by fire found to have many safety deficiencies

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Sale of APL's stacktrain network draws 4 bidders
Outcome closely watched ahead of US deregulation of ocean shipping from May 1
HK tanker and crew seized by armed Chinese
China moves to tighten rules on filing of rates

Air and Land Transport

Qantas jumbo forced to fly without passengers
Industrial dispute meant passengers could not board flight from Sydney to Los Angeles last month
India implements new air traffic control system
Jettison hot in-flight meals: food critic
Delta suspends Portland to Seoul service
United Airlines to expand services at Dulles airport
Rio de Janeiro airport to be named after composer
Ford adds computer sensors to safety belts, air bags

Features

Cruise lines leave oil trail
US finds conspiracy to save millions by dumping oily waste into the ocean but gaps in sea laws shield culprits

Columns

Ship damaged by fire found to have many safety deficiencies

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New trades for K Line, Yang Ming China Shipping to launch Europe service TSA gets tough on beetles Cosco looks to Europe Germany-China aim for shipbuilding understanding India auctions containers MSC denies Vitoria problems Wait and see with ANSCON Air shipment growth cools Emery provides logistics niche

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JANUARY 7, 1999
Philips Electronics signed with BAX Global Growth in KLM Cargo Asia's degree of capital utilization Economists consider municipal ECT stake 'right' Protest against heavy fines in Belgium DFDS to buy Irish haulier

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Japan's economy entering vicious deflationary spiral, economists warn
Kodak pictures a creative future when maritime deregulation begins May 1
Railroads to publicize performance for first time
Productivity considered key issue in 1999 ILWU talks
ILWU wins yet another round against employers
Chinese vice minister busted for corruption
Netscape, IDG form joint book, CD-ROM publishing
China denounces US Congress charges it engaged in high-tech theft
US jobless benefit claims down last week
Leasing company orders $1.3 billion in Airbus jets
Union-Transport buys San Francisco forwarder
U.S. new-home sales hit record in November

Transportation

Dulles trade zone operator ordered to shut down
Small German forwarders urged to band together
Rates to rise Sunday for letters, packages
Continental flies Boeing-777 jet to Gatwick from Newark
Customs drafts middlemen to join the war against longhorned beetle
Ryder Integrated Logistics names two senior vice presidents, others
El Al readies offer on Israeli exchange

Maritime

Modest rise in containers expected
US vows to limit harbor tax refunds
Hong Kong ship seized by Chinese officials
Ice disrupts St. Louis barge traffic
Hong Kong steps into container row
US Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Japan's economy entering vicious deflationary spiral, economists warn
Kodak pictures a creative future when maritime deregulation begins May 1
Railroads to publicize performance for first time
Productivity considered key issue in 1999 ILWU talks
ILWU wins yet another round against employers
Chinese vice minister busted for corruption
Netscape, IDG form joint book, CD-ROM publishing
China denounces US Congress charges it engaged in high-tech theft
US jobless benefit claims down last week
Leasing company orders $1.3 billion in Airbus jets
Union-Transport buys San Francisco forwarder
U.S. new-home sales hit record in November

Transportation

Dulles trade zone operator ordered to shut down
Small German forwarders urged to band together
Rates to rise Sunday for letters, packages
Continental flies Boeing-777 jet to Gatwick from Newark
Customs drafts middlemen to join the war against longhorned beetle
Ryder Integrated Logistics names two senior vice presidents, others
El Al readies offer on Israeli exchange

Maritime

Modest rise in containers expected
US vows to limit harbor tax refunds
Hong Kong ship seized by Chinese officials
Ice disrupts St. Louis barge traffic
Hong Kong steps into container row
US Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Japan's economy entering vicious deflationary spiral, economists warn
Kodak pictures a creative future when maritime deregulation begins May 1
Railroads to publicize performance for first time
Productivity considered key issue in 1999 ILWU talks
ILWU wins yet another round against employers
Chinese vice minister busted for corruption
Netscape, IDG form joint book, CD-ROM publishing
China denounces US Congress charges it engaged in high-tech theft
US jobless benefit claims down last week
Leasing company orders $1.3 billion in Airbus jets
Union-Transport buys San Francisco forwarder
U.S. new-home sales hit record in November

Transportation

Dulles trade zone operator ordered to shut down
Small German forwarders urged to band together
Rates to rise Sunday for letters, packages
Continental flies Boeing-777 jet to Gatwick from Newark
Customs drafts middlemen to join the war against longhorned beetle
Ryder Integrated Logistics names two senior vice presidents, others
El Al readies offer on Israeli exchange

Maritime

Modest rise in containers expected
US vows to limit harbor tax refunds
Hong Kong ship seized by Chinese officials
Ice disrupts St. Louis barge traffic
Hong Kong steps into container row
US Port Roundup

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Shippers, Carrier Rap China's Proposed Ship Rules Through Services to Mongolia, Central Asia Inaugurated Empty Box Traffic from R'dam to Asia Jumps Up DHL Japan to Provide Logistics Service for Toshiba DHL Set to Buy French Express Company

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Iberia lanza una oferta nominada en euros Iberlink, presente en la zona Centro y Levante Los trenes marroquíes llegarán a Ceuta Fomento licita obras ferroviarias entre Castellón y Valencia El puerto de Motril bate récord en tráfico de mercancías Los aeropuertos gallegos de Aena mejoran en tráfico de pasajeros Budget Rent a Car inaugura delegación en Madrid Ford presenta su modelo "cosworth focus" en el Salón de Los Angeles

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CEU seeks permanent tax holiday for corporate sector Dumping duty may be clamped on textile imports Orient Patriot sets another record at Kandla Port Tea industry upbeat on export front Major drug units seek continuance of DEPB scheme Two expressway projects initiated in Maharashtra Ministry directive on abolishing L/C upsets garment exporters Quality aspect stressed at seafood exports meet Indo-Zambia trade talks Privatisation of airports: Cabinet decision soon Shipping companies vying for LNG deals Knitwear exports record 11 pc rise Expressway projects: New mode of funding on anvil ISP to develop Dhamra-Chandbali port Ficci for core sector growth to overcome export sluggishness Scrap 4 per cent SAD, urges Fieo New national telecom policy due shortly NTPC awarded ISO 9002

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L'accusa degli spedizionieri Le Dogane in tilt mettono in crisi il porto di Genova Trieste perde traffico ma resta un nodo strategico La neocontrollata di Evergreen si rafforza in Nord Europa Il Lloyd «lascia» l'Australia

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Owners set to act over OMM call CONCERTED shipowner legal action against ailing P&I club Ocean Marine Mutual appeared one step closer yesterday as it emerged that international law firm Clyde & Co has sent a confidential memorandum to members canvassing support. Tsao takes the chair at Intercargo FREDERICK Chavalit Tsao, pictured, has taken over as chairman of Intercargo, the trade association for bulk carrier owners, writes David Osler. Asian stocks surge after New York record SHARES across Asia showed strong gains yesterday, led by Jakarta which shot up more than 7%, inspired by Wall Street's record highs. Confusion over China's smuggling crackdown CHINA has sent mixed signals to the shipping world over what it claims is a crackdown on smuggling. Mediterranean cruising boom set to gather pace THE Mediterranean cruise market is set for further strong growth over the next seven years, according to Ocean Shipping Consultants. Bookings up on last year for Princess Cruises arm P&O subsidiary Princess Cruises is offering 23% more capacity in 1999, with firm bookings ahead of this time last year. Japan wipes out Korean tanker lead SOUTH Korea's status as the dominant force in the construction of crude oil tankers has been steadily erroded to the extent that it and rival Japan are now virtually neck-and-neck. Workers to get stake in Philippines port firms THE Philippines is jump-starting its faltering ports modernisation programme by allowing dock workers to become joint shareholders in consortia which will manage and develop the country's major domestic ports.

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JANUARY 7, 1999
Princess reports strong 1999 bookings PRINCESS Cruises has reported strong bookings for 1999, coming after what was described as 'a particularly good' 1998. Canadian cruise groups appoint managers CANADIAN cruise shipping organisations have appointed John Hansen and Carrie Ramsey as new managers. Brazil port auction next month BRAZILIAN authorities have announced that the auction for the port of S'o Francisco do Sul, in the south of the country, will be held on February 4. Monarch in dock till mid-March REPAIRS to the damaged Monarch of the Seas, will put the cruiseship out of action until at least March 14 this year. South Koreans protest against rate rises SOUTH Korean shippers have protested strongly against container rate rises on routes to Europe imposed by lines on January 1. Flumar eyes Brazilian newbuildings FLUMAR Navegação, a Brazilian gas and chemical ship operator, will order newbuildings from Brazilian yards when they can offer credible terms. Costa Crociere name 'to be dropped' CARNIVAL Corp is thinking about dropping the Costa Crociere brand name. Filipino seafarers continue to lose out FILIPINO seafarers are continuing to lose jobs to other crew supplying countries, according to Manila-based crewing agencies. HK to invest $30bn on infrastructure HONG KONG'S financial secretary Donald Tsang yesterday announced that the territory would spend $30bn on infrastructure development over the next five years. Austria Express rail service launched GERMANY'S Transfracht International is starting a new container rail service between Rotterdam and several destinations in Austria this month. Enbridge takes Venezuelan terminal stake ENBRIDGE, a Canadian energy transport and distribution company, has bought a stake in the Jose Crude Oil Storage and Ship Loading Terminal in Venezuela. Indian ports face indefinite strike THE five major federations representing port and dock workers in India's eleven major ports have threatened to go on a "nationwide indefinite" strike. Court rules against Fred Olsen NORWEGIAN shipowner Fred Olsen and his two daughters have lost a court case over taxation of profits at companies owned by the family's trust. Australian port productivity improves AUSTRALIAN ports have significantly improved productivity according to new quarterly data released by the official Bureau of Transport Economics. Green light near for NY dredging project THE final decision to deepen the Port of New York and New Jersey's Kill Van Kull and Newark Bay channels to 45 ft will be made this month, according to port officials.

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Tropicana retourne à Zeebrugge Le producteur américain de jus de fruits Tropicana a, d'après nos informations, décidé de ramener son centre de distribution européen de Gand à Zeebrugge. Le groupe y utilisera les services et les installations du Flanders Cold Center, une filiale du groupe Sea-Invest. Ce dernier prendrait en charge l'exploitation des entrepôts frigorifiques que Tropicana avait achetés à Gand, et intégrerait ainsi ce troisième port flamand à son réseau pour le traitement de produits sous température contrôlée. UIRR: "Le transport combiné se dirige tout droit vers une situation de crise" Les 17 sociétes de l'Union Internationale des sociétés de transport combiné Rail-Route (UIRR) ont enregistré une légère augmentation de trafic par rapport à l'année précédente. Elle est toutefois uniquement due à la croissance du trafic des autoroutes rolantes. Le transport non accompagné a enregisté des résultats médiocres. Le manque de qualité ferroviaire et les augmentations des tarifs des chemins de fer ont provoqué un retour vers la route , dit l'UIRR. FS Mackenzie se profile comme expéditeur et NVO Une nouvelle entreprise de transport est née au Royaume-Uni, à savoir la firme F.S. Mackenzie Ltd (avec siège à Basildon), mise sur pied par des anciens membres du staff de Roehlig & Co. La nouvelle entreprise assure de multiples services couvrant des activités de NVOCC, d'expédition de semi-remorques outre-Manche et d'expédition en général, mettant plus particulièrement l'accent sur une clientèle axée sur des trafics entre le UK et la Russie, les Etats baltes, l'Europe de l'Est, le Moyen-Orient, le Far East, l'Asie du Sud-Est et l'Australie/Nouvelle-Zélande.

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JANUARY 7, 1999
World Ship Orderbook Recovery Continues The total world ship orderbook has continued to recover from the drop seen at the end of the March 1998 quarter. In figures recently published by Lloyd's Register (LR) in its quarterly World Shipbuilding Statistics, the total world orderbook grew by 2.1 million gross tonnage (mgt) in the quarter to end-September 1998. It now stands at 57.7 mgt -- a rise of nearly 4 percent against the previous quarter. The orderbook now stands 1.1 mgt higher than at the end of the December 1997 quarter, and shows a 7.2 mgt increase over the same quarter last year. New orders reported in the quarter totaled almost 8.5 mgt, returning to similar levels to those reported in March, June and September 1997, but still well down on December 1997's impressive 11.5 mgt of new orders. This quarter's 8.3 mgt of new orders are well above the 5.8 mgt reported in March 1998 and the 6.5 mgt reported in June 1998. Completions in the quarter remained relatively constant at around 6 mgt. This average has been maintained throughout 1996, 1997 and 1998 to date; although an increase to 6.9 mgt was recorded in March 1998, this fell back to 5.7 mgt in both June and September 1998. Japan and South Korea continue to dominate the market. Japan has pulled slightly ahead of South Korea with her orderbook now standing at 20.1 mgt, representing almost 35 percent of the total world orderbook. South Korea's total orderbook stands at 18.9 mgt, representing 33 percent of the total world orderbook. Japan's lead over South Korea was helped by securing 10 new orders for crude oil tankers totaling 1.1 mgt, compared with South Korea's 0.9 mgt of new orders for the same shiptype. Although South Korea remains the world's largest builder of vessels of this shiptype, her lead over Japan has been steadily eroded: at the end of the March 1998 quarter, South Korea was contracted to build 54 percent of all crude oil tankers on the world order book, with Japanese builders contracted to build 37 percent. By the end of the September 1998 quarter, South Korea's share had fallen to 47 per cent and Japan's share had risen to 46 per cent. The delivery schedule of the current world ship orderbook shows that some 17 percent is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with a further 50 percent expected to be completed by the end of the century. Around 38 percent of the 28.9 mgt of ships scheduled for completed in 1999 are either crude oil tankers or oil products tankers. Offshore supply and other offshore vessels also have shown significant increases in activity since the end of the September 1997 quarter, with an increase of around 45 percent in orders in offshore supply ships. In the category other offshore, which includes floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs), there has been an increase of over 66 percent, with the total orderbook for this shiptype now at 951,988 gt. Halter Marine Group Wins $53.6 Million U.S. Navy Contract Halter Marine Inc. won a $53.6 million contract from the U. S. Navy to build a T-AGS 60 class oceanographic research ship. The vessel will be the sixth of its class, all designed, built or under construction at Halter. The contract also includes spare parts and technical services. Construction will begin in approximately 60 days at Halter's Moss Point, Miss. shipyard and delivery is planned for Dec. 2001.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Logistics has a future. How do managing directors of European and US third party logistics providers view the present and future?

Maritime

Norbalt Line offers a new Antwerp-St Petersburg service.
Bulcon introduces changes in its North Mediterranean service.
MOL now offers calls to the South Korean port of Kwangyang.
An ISL study of the world's major shipping nations shows some interesting trends in recent years.
Wan Hai Lines adds calls at the port of Mizushima.
MOL: restructuring soon completed. Mitsui OSK Lines is unifying the organisation of its liner business in Japan in a new company, MOL Japan.
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) predicts that uncertainties in the shipping climate are likely to continue.
Calendar of events: Europort 99.

Ports and Terminals

Evergreen has won the concession for Gamman Expansion Container Terminal in Pusan.
A dedicated container facility in Mauritius is due to open this month.
The French government has approved Le Havre's Port 2000 project.
Auckland has a new mobile crane.
Calendar of events: Ports, Shipping and Waterfront Reform, Australia.

Forwarding

Export and logistics in China today needs experience and understanding, since reforms in this country still have a long way to go.
NFC records improved profits.
U-T buys four related companies.
Baco advises on relief shipments.
GeoLogistics signs Porsche contract.

Aviation

Cargolux is boosting its services to South America and Africa as well as other destinations.
Delta agrees on joint flights with China Southern Airlines.
UAL offers more Europe flights.
Emirates launches service to Islamabad and Lahore.
CSA: 75 years OK. Czech Airlines is generating satisfactory results with a renewed fleet, and its cargo sector is particularly active.
Tampa is serving Cartagena.
FedEx posts weaker first half, mainly due to international sector.
Air France reports satisfactory first half despite the strike.
SAirGroup's stake in LTU approved.
Martinair receives second MD-11F.
TWA will renew short-haul fleet.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Logistics has a future. How do managing directors of European and US third party logistics providers view the present and future?

Maritime

Norbalt Line offers a new Antwerp-St Petersburg service.
Bulcon introduces changes in its North Mediterranean service.
MOL now offers calls to the South Korean port of Kwangyang.
An ISL study of the world's major shipping nations shows some interesting trends in recent years.
Wan Hai Lines adds calls at the port of Mizushima.
MOL: restructuring soon completed. Mitsui OSK Lines is unifying the organisation of its liner business in Japan in a new company, MOL Japan.
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) predicts that uncertainties in the shipping climate are likely to continue.
Calendar of events: Europort 99.

Ports and Terminals

Evergreen has won the concession for Gamman Expansion Container Terminal in Pusan.
A dedicated container facility in Mauritius is due to open this month.
The French government has approved Le Havre's Port 2000 project.
Auckland has a new mobile crane.
Calendar of events: Ports, Shipping and Waterfront Reform, Australia.

Forwarding

Export and logistics in China today needs experience and understanding, since reforms in this country still have a long way to go.
NFC records improved profits.
U-T buys four related companies.
Baco advises on relief shipments.
GeoLogistics signs Porsche contract.

Aviation

Cargolux is boosting its services to South America and Africa as well as other destinations.
Delta agrees on joint flights with China Southern Airlines.
UAL offers more Europe flights.
Emirates launches service to Islamabad and Lahore.
CSA: 75 years OK. Czech Airlines is generating satisfactory results with a renewed fleet, and its cargo sector is particularly active.
Tampa is serving Cartagena.
FedEx posts weaker first half, mainly due to international sector.
Air France reports satisfactory first half despite the strike.
SAirGroup's stake in LTU approved.
Martinair receives second MD-11F.
TWA will renew short-haul fleet.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Logistics has a future. How do managing directors of European and US third party logistics providers view the present and future?

Maritime

Norbalt Line offers a new Antwerp-St Petersburg service.
Bulcon introduces changes in its North Mediterranean service.
MOL now offers calls to the South Korean port of Kwangyang.
An ISL study of the world's major shipping nations shows some interesting trends in recent years.
Wan Hai Lines adds calls at the port of Mizushima.
MOL: restructuring soon completed. Mitsui OSK Lines is unifying the organisation of its liner business in Japan in a new company, MOL Japan.
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) predicts that uncertainties in the shipping climate are likely to continue.
Calendar of events: Europort 99.

Ports and Terminals

Evergreen has won the concession for Gamman Expansion Container Terminal in Pusan.
A dedicated container facility in Mauritius is due to open this month.
The French government has approved Le Havre's Port 2000 project.
Auckland has a new mobile crane.
Calendar of events: Ports, Shipping and Waterfront Reform, Australia.

Forwarding

Export and logistics in China today needs experience and understanding, since reforms in this country still have a long way to go.
NFC records improved profits.
U-T buys four related companies.
Baco advises on relief shipments.
GeoLogistics signs Porsche contract.

Aviation

Cargolux is boosting its services to South America and Africa as well as other destinations.
Delta agrees on joint flights with China Southern Airlines.
UAL offers more Europe flights.
Emirates launches service to Islamabad and Lahore.
CSA: 75 years OK. Czech Airlines is generating satisfactory results with a renewed fleet, and its cargo sector is particularly active.
Tampa is serving Cartagena.
FedEx posts weaker first half, mainly due to international sector.
Air France reports satisfactory first half despite the strike.
SAirGroup's stake in LTU approved.
Martinair receives second MD-11F.
TWA will renew short-haul fleet.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Logistics has a future. How do managing directors of European and US third party logistics providers view the present and future?

Maritime

Norbalt Line offers a new Antwerp-St Petersburg service.
Bulcon introduces changes in its North Mediterranean service.
MOL now offers calls to the South Korean port of Kwangyang.
An ISL study of the world's major shipping nations shows some interesting trends in recent years.
Wan Hai Lines adds calls at the port of Mizushima.
MOL: restructuring soon completed. Mitsui OSK Lines is unifying the organisation of its liner business in Japan in a new company, MOL Japan.
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) predicts that uncertainties in the shipping climate are likely to continue.
Calendar of events: Europort 99.

Ports and Terminals

Evergreen has won the concession for Gamman Expansion Container Terminal in Pusan.
A dedicated container facility in Mauritius is due to open this month.
The French government has approved Le Havre's Port 2000 project.
Auckland has a new mobile crane.
Calendar of events: Ports, Shipping and Waterfront Reform, Australia.

Forwarding

Export and logistics in China today needs experience and understanding, since reforms in this country still have a long way to go.
NFC records improved profits.
U-T buys four related companies.
Baco advises on relief shipments.
GeoLogistics signs Porsche contract.

Aviation

Cargolux is boosting its services to South America and Africa as well as other destinations.
Delta agrees on joint flights with China Southern Airlines.
UAL offers more Europe flights.
Emirates launches service to Islamabad and Lahore.
CSA: 75 years OK. Czech Airlines is generating satisfactory results with a renewed fleet, and its cargo sector is particularly active.
Tampa is serving Cartagena.
FedEx posts weaker first half, mainly due to international sector.
Air France reports satisfactory first half despite the strike.
SAirGroup's stake in LTU approved.
Martinair receives second MD-11F.
TWA will renew short-haul fleet.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Logistics has a future. How do managing directors of European and US third party logistics providers view the present and future?

Maritime

Norbalt Line offers a new Antwerp-St Petersburg service.
Bulcon introduces changes in its North Mediterranean service.
MOL now offers calls to the South Korean port of Kwangyang.
An ISL study of the world's major shipping nations shows some interesting trends in recent years.
Wan Hai Lines adds calls at the port of Mizushima.
MOL: restructuring soon completed. Mitsui OSK Lines is unifying the organisation of its liner business in Japan in a new company, MOL Japan.
The Association of German Shipowners (VDR) predicts that uncertainties in the shipping climate are likely to continue.
Calendar of events: Europort 99.

Ports and Terminals

Evergreen has won the concession for Gamman Expansion Container Terminal in Pusan.
A dedicated container facility in Mauritius is due to open this month.
The French government has approved Le Havre's Port 2000 project.
Auckland has a new mobile crane.
Calendar of events: Ports, Shipping and Waterfront Reform, Australia.

Forwarding

Export and logistics in China today needs experience and understanding, since reforms in this country still have a long way to go.
NFC records improved profits.
U-T buys four related companies.
Baco advises on relief shipments.
GeoLogistics signs Porsche contract.

Aviation

Cargolux is boosting its services to South America and Africa as well as other destinations.
Delta agrees on joint flights with China Southern Airlines.
UAL offers more Europe flights.
Emirates launches service to Islamabad and Lahore.
CSA: 75 years OK. Czech Airlines is generating satisfactory results with a renewed fleet, and its cargo sector is particularly active.
Tampa is serving Cartagena.
FedEx posts weaker first half, mainly due to international sector.
Air France reports satisfactory first half despite the strike.
SAirGroup's stake in LTU approved.
Martinair receives second MD-11F.
TWA will renew short-haul fleet.

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Bank arrests Lygmar ships Two bulk carriers in the fleet of New Jersey-based Lygmar Shipping have been arrested in the UK by the Royal Bank of Scotland as further evidence emerges that banks are getting tough with struggling shipowners. Far East contest Cruiser bullish Fredriksen faces huge repair bills An Italian legend Dry bulk comeback A rotten stock year

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SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	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

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

Ancona

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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