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April 13, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New NOL chief gets thumbs up from industry
    Moller partner a man respected in shipping circles worldwide
  • Estrada backs move to privatise North Harbour
  • Manila settles row over STCW certification
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways crash: weather ruled out as cause
    Mobile phones not the cause either; focus of probe now on pilot error or mechanical fault
  • UK minister inaugurates BA's flight to Havana
  • Ford seeks nod to import partly built units into Philippines
  • Philippine bank's bid for PAL representation gets support
  • KLM drops service to Yemen, adds Riyadh
  • Fiji airport workers facing layoffs win legal reprieve
Features
  • Lengthening a vessel's life
    Preventive maintenance, especially the use of high-quality coatings, can prevent damage by corrosion

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New NOL chief gets thumbs up from industry
    Moller partner a man respected in shipping circles worldwide
  • Estrada backs move to privatise North Harbour
  • Manila settles row over STCW certification
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways crash: weather ruled out as cause
    Mobile phones not the cause either; focus of probe now on pilot error or mechanical fault
  • UK minister inaugurates BA's flight to Havana
  • Ford seeks nod to import partly built units into Philippines
  • Philippine bank's bid for PAL representation gets support
  • KLM drops service to Yemen, adds Riyadh
  • Fiji airport workers facing layoffs win legal reprieve
Features
  • Lengthening a vessel's life
    Preventive maintenance, especially the use of high-quality coatings, can prevent damage by corrosion

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New NOL chief gets thumbs up from industry
    Moller partner a man respected in shipping circles worldwide
  • Estrada backs move to privatise North Harbour
  • Manila settles row over STCW certification
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways crash: weather ruled out as cause
    Mobile phones not the cause either; focus of probe now on pilot error or mechanical fault
  • UK minister inaugurates BA's flight to Havana
  • Ford seeks nod to import partly built units into Philippines
  • Philippine bank's bid for PAL representation gets support
  • KLM drops service to Yemen, adds Riyadh
  • Fiji airport workers facing layoffs win legal reprieve
Features
  • Lengthening a vessel's life
    Preventive maintenance, especially the use of high-quality coatings, can prevent damage by corrosion

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL boosts Japan-Taiwan service
  • Hellespont and Korean yards in talks
  • HK fleet number drops
  • MOL extends ISO 9002 to car carrier operation
  • Mitsubishi to build vessel for Brunei
  • ITIC gives credit to members
  • Changes at Sydney Port Corp
  • Open top containers to be inspected
  • Intermodal facility for Savannah
  • Chiang Mai celebrates 11th year of air improvements
  • Founder take the final prize
  • Air Canada and EVA combine on Taipei/Vancouver service
  • KLM to go time-definite

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 12, 1999
  • Trucks sought for aid to Yugoslav refugees
  • Line of the Year award for P&O Nedlloyd
  • American air traffic control millennium proof
  • Logistics contract Micron Electronics to Skyway
  • Contract Panasonic UK to Sapiens
  • German publisher to buy cargo exchange

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • NOL Announces Change of Top-Level Management
  • Azuma Shipping Opens Office in Manila

urgente online pressweb site
  • El aeropuerto de Málaga, tras la cuota de los ocho millones de pasajeros anuales
  • EE.UU. supera el "efecto 2000" en una prueba aérea
  • Fomento licita obras para carreteras por 1.300 millones, en las Islas Baleares
  • Go Fly arranca en España
  • Llega a España la versión S-turbo del Subaru Forester

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 12, 1999
  • Export sops likely to be replaced with advance licensing, higher drawback
  • Cargo traffic spurts at Concor's ICD-Sabarmati in '98-99
  • UAE setting up Asia's largest commex
  • Karnataka to float JV co for airport
  • 40 pc depreciation for coastal ships mooted
  • 'Remarkable' trade growth rate with Germany
  • India has trade surplus with European Union for the first time in ten years
  • UN survey notes sharp rise in Indian GDP growth
  • World Bank lauds India's policies
  • CCE Software develops optimal container loading programme
  • Move to upgrade Varanasi, Lucknow airports
  • DEA lists steps for higher export growth
  • Core group moots far-reaching changes in foreign direct investment norms
  • Gems, jewellery exports soar to new peak
  • Tea Board in promotion drive overseas
  • ICS course on containerisation
  • Sharjah Free Zones Authority offers attractive incentive package to Indian investors
  • Panel to submit report soon on cargo movement via gateway ports
  • Industrial growth increases by 4.9 pc in February
  • MoST to treat BBCD ships as foreign flag vessels
  • Kerala cuts ST on ships built at CSL

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 1999
  • Oil volatility expected for 2nd quarter
  • Singapore fuel oil "underpriced"
  • Old ships could 'get lost' in August
  • DOE report supports OPEC rationale

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Greek company buys the rest of Safmarine
  • Unhappy port and sherry makers look at future strategies
  • SARS will stage a workshop to discuss electronic tax submission
  • Breakfast meeting will address VAT measure for imports and exports
  • Chirundu Border post will become one-stop facility
  • MACS adds direct Lisbon call
  • NRZ chief resigns
  • Ray Heale dies suddenly
  • Trend to integral containers threatens bulk reefer operators
  • Industry unites to lobby state-owned transport bodies
  • Durban will go the route of bunker barges says port captain
  • Infrastructure backlog and crime must be addressed
  • 'Port decline has halted and turnaround is evident'
  • RB terminal achieves double the discharge norm
  • CT now opts for May 1 'open gates'
  • Open gates open new opportunities
  • Airports keep Y2K study under wraps
  • DHL launches Internet tracking system
  • For the record
  • Swissair continues CT flights pending SAA privatisation plans
  • 'Goodbye Morse our trusted friend'
  • Harvesters combine the world
  • New cranes for RB
  • P&ON to be listed
  • 'Diversify or die' is the message for customs clearing specialists
  • Internet could squeeze out traditional logistics operators
  • 272 hauliers prosecuted as law enforcers get tough
  • Diamond gets West Africa agency
  • New system almost eliminates VAT evasion

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 1999
  • Pentagon "will block GD take-over of NNS"
    Today's Wall Street Journal reports that the Pentagon is expected to block General Dynamics Corp's $1.4-billion bid for Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.
  • American Classic gets Title XI commitment for cruise ships
    American Classic Voyages Co. today announced it has received a commitment from the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation for up to $1.1 billion in financing guarantees in relation to the two 1,900 passenger U.S.-flag cruise ships it has ordered from Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Aker Maritime seeks buyer or merger partner
    Aker Maritime and Aker RGI have notified the Oslo Stock Exchange that they have "decided to initiate a dialogue with other participants in the oil and gas industry to evaluate options for a possible sale or merger of Aker Maritime."

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chamber of Shipping mired in red
    BRITAIN'S Chamber of Shipping - which yesterday published its annual review without any accounts - is clocking up operating losses of more than '1m a year, Lloyd's List can reveal.
  • Kosovo war risk talks
    LONDON underwriters met yesterday to discuss growing worries over the impact of the continuing Balkan crisis, writes Andrea Felsted.
  • Scandlines must better two rivals in Lisco bid
    WARNEM'NDE-based Scandlines, the joint Danish-German Baltic ferry operator, has made one of three rival bids for Lithuanian Shipping Company (Lisco) as part of the Lithuanian government's policy of selective privatisation. Scandlines' offer covers Lisco's entire operations, which are based on a fleet of about 40 ships, mainly dry cargo vessels, but including six ro-ro ferries and associated terminal activities.
  • Kühne & Nagel and Viag in talks
    SWISS-based international transport group Kühne & Nagel said it is negotiating with Viag over the possible repurchase of 30% of K'hne & Nagel shares held by the diversified German concern.
  • Ship scrapping row erupts in Norway
    A conflict is brewing in Norway over ship scrapping in third world countries. As the country's major owners start scrapping some of their oldest tankers, the environmental lobby is crying foul over its view that ship scrapping amounts to the export of hazardous waste and worker exploitation.
  • Atlantic carriers threaten to quit
    SOME liner operators may soon withdraw from the transatlantic trades unless European demand is strong enough to absorb much of the surplus cargo space, a US analyst is warning.
  • Conferences lobby to halt new Thai laws
    CONFERENCE shipping lines are mounting an urgent lobbying campaign to dissuade Thailand from introducing new competition laws that could ban collective pricing by freight conferences.
  • Bid for more Censa members
    THE Council of European & Japanese National Shipowners' Associations hopes to widen its membership, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 12, 1999
  • Aker in merger talks
  • Philippine refinery faces closure
  • French owners press for new register
  • Norfolk Line agrees noise solution
  • China ends US wheat ban
  • ILWU illegal protesters walk free
  • Operators end Cebu action
  • Portland gives Cascade more time
  • German yard to build sail cruise ship
  • British Gas offers LNG stake to IOC
  • IOC to take stake in SCI
  • Shekou stake to change hands
  • Med feeders form joint venture
  • Dalian outfitting venture to double output
  • Le Havre towage monopoly challenged
  • Mersey generates wind power

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Plans for Atlantic line cartel on hold
  • New Jersey rushes to sweeten port bid
  • Brazil's warehouses expand service in answer to rival airport depots
  • Indian missile test raises doubts on Commerce ruling
  • CMA to enter transpacific trades, possibly by June
  • Envoy says dispute over Russian truck convoy to Serbia was test by Moscow
  • Airborne Express unit acquiring five used Boeing 767-200s
  • Kuehne & Nagel reports record year end results
  • Medical aid groups say US hurts global access to AIDS drugs
  • Viking Freight opens terminals in Albuquerque and El Paso
  • Accelerated insurance death benefits' popularity doubles
  • Hoping to attract drivers, TRISM announces bonus for new referrals
  • Bulk trucker Trimac Corp. buys a consulting & logistics business
Transportation
  • CSX puts price on rail revamp for Baltimore
  • Logistics teamwork paying off in Brazil
  • JOC transport index enjoys 1% gain in latest week
Maritime
  • Wilmington comes into the cold
  • Port privatization advances in Brazil
  • Titanic boarding pass fetches $100,000 at Tacoma auction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Plans for Atlantic line cartel on hold
  • New Jersey rushes to sweeten port bid
  • Brazil's warehouses expand service in answer to rival airport depots
  • Indian missile test raises doubts on Commerce ruling
  • CMA to enter transpacific trades, possibly by June
  • Envoy says dispute over Russian truck convoy to Serbia was test by Moscow
  • Airborne Express unit acquiring five used Boeing 767-200s
  • Kuehne & Nagel reports record year end results
  • Medical aid groups say US hurts global access to AIDS drugs
  • Viking Freight opens terminals in Albuquerque and El Paso
  • Accelerated insurance death benefits' popularity doubles
  • Hoping to attract drivers, TRISM announces bonus for new referrals
  • Bulk trucker Trimac Corp. buys a consulting & logistics business
Transportation
  • CSX puts price on rail revamp for Baltimore
  • Logistics teamwork paying off in Brazil
  • JOC transport index enjoys 1% gain in latest week
Maritime
  • Wilmington comes into the cold
  • Port privatization advances in Brazil
  • Titanic boarding pass fetches $100,000 at Tacoma auction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Plans for Atlantic line cartel on hold
  • New Jersey rushes to sweeten port bid
  • Brazil's warehouses expand service in answer to rival airport depots
  • Indian missile test raises doubts on Commerce ruling
  • CMA to enter transpacific trades, possibly by June
  • Envoy says dispute over Russian truck convoy to Serbia was test by Moscow
  • Airborne Express unit acquiring five used Boeing 767-200s
  • Kuehne & Nagel reports record year end results
  • Medical aid groups say US hurts global access to AIDS drugs
  • Viking Freight opens terminals in Albuquerque and El Paso
  • Accelerated insurance death benefits' popularity doubles
  • Hoping to attract drivers, TRISM announces bonus for new referrals
  • Bulk trucker Trimac Corp. buys a consulting & logistics business
Transportation
  • CSX puts price on rail revamp for Baltimore
  • Logistics teamwork paying off in Brazil
  • JOC transport index enjoys 1% gain in latest week
Maritime
  • Wilmington comes into the cold
  • Port privatization advances in Brazil
  • Titanic boarding pass fetches $100,000 at Tacoma auction

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Kühne & Nagel réalise un bénéfice record de plus de 2 mia. de BEF
    Kühne & Nagel a enregistré des résultats record en 1998, en particulier un chiffre d'affaires brut de 6,62 mia. de CHF et un bénéfice brut de 1,216 mia. de CHF. Les marchés en recul, tels que l'exportation vers la région Asie/Pacifique et le marché russe, ont donc largement été compensés par des opérations dans d'autres régions. Les résultats des activités d'entreposage et de distribution sont nettement inférieurs à ceux de l'expédition et du transport.
  • Restriction du trafic de poids lourds au tunnel du Fréjus
    De nouvelles mesures de sécurité sont entrées en vigueur hier lundi au tunnel alpin du Fréjus. Elles vont avoir une influence restrictive sur le trafic, à l'heure où, justement, le trafic du Mont-Blanc est massivement détourné vers le Fréjus. Tout en faisant preuve de compréhension pour ces mesures, les transporteurs appellent à une réflexion, entre autres sur l'origine de la croissance du trafic routier entre la France et l'Italie. L'AFTRI et la FNTR soulignent l'influence de la politique anti-routière en Suisse et en Autriche.
  • BASF Anvers assure son approvisionnement en électricité à long terme
    Sur le terrain de BASF Anvers on va construire une centrale TGV (installation de turbine à gaz pour la production d'électricité et de vapeur) qui devra couvrir les besoins énergétiques du géant chimique à long terme et à des conditions avantageuses. La centrale sera construite en deux phases par une nouvelle joint-venture d'Electrabel et de l'entreprise allemande RWE Energie. L'exploitation de l'installation sera également assurée par la joint-venture.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • The conflict in Yugoslavia produced a logistical nightmare of how to clothe, feed, shelter and relocate a refugee population exceeding the census of all but 22 U.S. cities. The food, fresh water, tents, plastic sheeting, blankets, clothing, waste disposal and medical supplies required to keep the refugees — many sick, injured and near starvation — alive until they are relocated or returned home is equivalent to feeding and housing a population greater than that of Atlanta or St. Louis. The U.S. Transportation Command, whose primary responsibility is to assure every American soldier anywhere in the world has what's needed to perform and stay alive, now has been handed that challenge.
  • In his sophomore term 19 years ago, Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., came within a coal lump's distance of derailing the Staggers Rail Act, a law handing railroads those market freedoms captive shippers insist are being abused. Today, Rahall is the senior Democrat on the Ground Transportation Subcommittee who calls himself "a recovering reregulator." Rahall now walks arm in arm with railroads and the Republican leadership in opposing any weakening of Staggers Act freedoms.
  • Information technology had been the primary focus of Skyway Freight Systems Inc. under its parent company, the Union Pacific Corp. Now Skyway's technology is sharing equal billing with expedited transportation. The company's new owner, the venture capital firm Genstar Capital LLC, is cutting back Skyway's IT investment because the payback just wasn't there, according to Skyway President Charles B. Lounsbury. Skyway is still in the technology business but now it tempers the investment with more realistic market expectations, according to Lounsbury. "We're continuing to develop middleware but we've scaled back our level of investment. There was a tremendous amount of investment in information technology during the UP period - about $30 million - and we're just not seeing a return on that investment," he said.
  • Overnite Transportation CEO Leo Suggs ridiculed the Teamsters union's latest unfair labor practice filing at the National Labor Relations Board as "propaganda." Suggs said the Teamsters' organizing momentum has slowed at the nation's largest nonunion LTL company and the union was "grasping at straws" in order to gain attention. The Teamsters say the company is being unfair in its dealings at the 21 locations where it has gained representation but the company has won nine of the last 10 organizing votes.
  • People are doing business on the web for all sorts of reasons. APL and Yellow are two of the most recent transportation companies to jump into the fray. APL's HomePort, which went live on the web April 5, personalizes the web experience for its customers. Information is tailor-made for a particular individual, all with the idea of making the web page fast and user-friendly.
  • It's going to be slow, but it looks like the Asian economies are showing their first signs of life in two years. Airlines are starting to see volumes pick up, freight forwarders are seeing an increase in demand and ocean lines are finally starting to move U.S.-made goods again. The market fell so far so fast that the climb out most likely will be painfully slow, but at least it appears to have begun.
  • Florida East Coast Railway made key hires as part of its quest to bolster its bottom line: John McPherson, formerly president of Illinois Central, will become the St. Augustine, Fla.-based railroad's COO sometime before July 1. Heidi Eddins, former general counsel for Providence & Worcester Railroad, will fill the same post at FEC Railway. In addition to expanding on its relationships with Norfolk Southern and CSX, Eddins says the railroad may try to convince its connecting carriers to reopen intermodal service lanes that have been shut down.
  • Ribus Inc. makes the stuff that makes pasta, and business is booming in Europe. Sixty percent of the small St. Louis-based company's business is in Europe and its success overseas is attributed to help from a good consultant. After the consultant got the ball rolling, the transportation was handed off to a company now part of Union-Transport. Outside experts have helped fuel the company's growth by taking over aspects such as transportation and distribution that are not part of Ribus' core competencies.
  • Circle International believes the worst is over in Asia. The Asian economies are waking up and making the necessary changes to bring some stabilization to a region that has been tumultuous at best. The economic problems forced shippers to rethink their logistics strategies in the Pacific Rim, especially how inventory is managed. Circle has been there to provide a guiding hand through the storm.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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