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April 16, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NatSteel completes Aden port's crane spreader job
    Equipment picked for its ruggedness and reliability to withstand harsh conditions of port
  • Newport News does not expect prolonged strike
  • Saving New York's shipping
Air and Land Transport
  • JAL urged to join oneworld as soon as possible
    Members of global group want Japanese carrier to take part in forming policies
  • Smaller airlines, airports using resource software
  • Garuda on target for US$30m profit this year
  • Number of passengers using British airports at record high
  • Japan meets international aviation safety standards
  • US carriers may apply for extra China flights
  • Aeroflot, Delta in talks on code-sharing pact
  • Up or down? Philippine Airlines' fate still up in air
Columns
  • Concern raised over engine failures during berthing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NatSteel completes Aden port's crane spreader job
    Equipment picked for its ruggedness and reliability to withstand harsh conditions of port
  • Newport News does not expect prolonged strike
  • Saving New York's shipping
Air and Land Transport
  • JAL urged to join oneworld as soon as possible
    Members of global group want Japanese carrier to take part in forming policies
  • Smaller airlines, airports using resource software
  • Garuda on target for US$30m profit this year
  • Number of passengers using British airports at record high
  • Japan meets international aviation safety standards
  • US carriers may apply for extra China flights
  • Aeroflot, Delta in talks on code-sharing pact
  • Up or down? Philippine Airlines' fate still up in air
Columns
  • Concern raised over engine failures during berthing

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NatSteel completes Aden port's crane spreader job
    Equipment picked for its ruggedness and reliability to withstand harsh conditions of port
  • Newport News does not expect prolonged strike
  • Saving New York's shipping
Air and Land Transport
  • JAL urged to join oneworld as soon as possible
    Members of global group want Japanese carrier to take part in forming policies
  • Smaller airlines, airports using resource software
  • Garuda on target for US$30m profit this year
  • Number of passengers using British airports at record high
  • Japan meets international aviation safety standards
  • US carriers may apply for extra China flights
  • Aeroflot, Delta in talks on code-sharing pact
  • Up or down? Philippine Airlines' fate still up in air
Columns
  • Concern raised over engine failures during berthing

Sched Netweb site
  • K&N's net income surges
  • Schenker 'official supplier' for Sydney 2000
  • Kien Hung cuts transit time to southern China
  • Ben Line takes Santo Swire
  • Shanghai port gears up
  • Maersk and Sea-Land looking for east coast hub
  • ICTSI profits soar
  • Gulf ports boxing clever as throughput rises again
  • K&N's net income surges to highest in company history
  • GECAS acquires MD82s from China Eastern
  • Air France launches second daily Chicago-Paris flight
  • New facility at Heathrow
  • Japan considers lifting Korea charter sanctions

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 15, 1999
  • French government wants to retain rail monopoly
  • US Air also ends flights to Amsterdam
  • Warning less profit Pakhoed
  • No apologize for bombing people, but for death of squirrels
  • Shipping companies in Scandinavian rail service

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ESC Raps CSG's Move to Discourage Thai Legislation
  • Panel Airs Proposal to Crack down Harbor Fees Dumping
  • Japanese Dockworkers to Escalate Tactics

urgente online pressweb site
  • Más control sobre los conductores de camiones
  • El Estado se gasta 358.000 millones en 1999 en infraestructuras ferroviarias
  • DHL se une a las aduanas de Bélgica para controlar el contrabando de narcóticos
  • Air France mejora un 6,6 por ciento los tráficos en el último ejercicio
  • DFDS Transport obtiene el certificado medioambiental ISO 14001
  • Salón del Automóvil de Londres
  • Seat vende en marzo más de 51.000 coches

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 15, 1999
  • Shrimp exporters should explore US market further: MPEDA
  • Used machinery import curbs to help local industry
  • AIAI confers prestigious award on Palkhivala
  • Emirates extend deal with Atlas Air
  • Lower Chinese tariffs may prove boon to soyameal exporters
  • Forex reserves leap to $ 33 bn
  • Restrictive trade practices constrict India's growth rate : WB
  • Russia fancies Indian farm equipment
  • MMTC bid to boost jewellery exports
  • Exports rise from CEPZ despite depression in overseas markets
  • Notification on excise accounting system on the anvil
  • Rubber seminar on April 17-18
  • Coir production increases
  • AIAI President flays increasing bank holidays
  • TUF can be used for VRS, says minister
  • SRTEPC welcomes institution of ombudsman
  • India loses case taken by US in WTO
  • Electronic kiosks to monitor transport fleet
  • Gems & jewellery EPC terms Exim policy 'pragmatic'

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 15, 1999
  • Authorities will make Kværner honor Philadelphia deal
    So far as state and city authorities are concerned, Kværner Philadelphia is still very much a go, despite Kværner ASA's decision to get out of shipbuilding.
  • Pentagon opposes GD acquisition of NNS
    Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen yesterday announced that the Department of Defense does not support the proposed General Dynamics Corp. acquisition of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • L'associazione continentale Cesa chiede aiuto a Bruxelles - E in Oriente occhi rivolti alla crisi del colosso Kvaerner
    Allarme dei cantieri europei: Seul punta alla Scandinavia
  • In vista l'aumento di capitale Montanari vuole la flotta (sei navi) della Chevron
  • Il mercato crolla sotto il dumping
  • La società del gruppo Aponte in una joint con Alilauro Msc nel terminal di Napoli

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Brussels to probe ECT takeover
    THE European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the planned take-over of Dutch container stevedore Europe Combined Terminals by the Hong Kong port services giant Hutchison Whampoa and the port of Rotterdam.
  • Jet crash
    The scene after a Korean Air cargo jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Shanghai Airport, killing seven people and injuring more than 30. The MD-11 heavy freighter bound for Seoul grazed a building and came down in a suburban construction site, exploding on impact. The aircraft was carrying 70 tonnes of green tea, wire rope, machinery parts and mushrooms when it crashed.
  • Seascope shrugs off the market malaise
    Leading London shipbroker Seascope conquered difficult market conditions to achieve record profits in 1998.
  • Croatia war risk zones modified
    THE London Market's Joint War Committee has amended the areas of Croatia which it classifies as war risk zones for marine hull insurance, writes Andrea Felsted.
  • Kvaerner held to its obligations under Philadelphia contract
    ALL contractually agreed obligations incurred by Kvaerner in signing contracts to operate the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard must be honoured, regardless of which method the embattled Anglo-Norwegian firm finally adopts to downsize or withdraw from the shipbuilding business.
  • Ignarski to pursue shipping interests
    JONATHAN "Sam" Ignarski is expected to continue to pursue interests in the shipping, transport and insurance industries following his surprise resignation from Thomas Miller group earlier this week.
  • Tanker scrap prices hit peak 1999 levels
    PRICES have soared to this year's highest levels for tanker tonnage heading for scrap, following Athenian Tankers' disposal of a very large crude carrier.
  • Madurese refugees receive food . . .
    Madurese refugees receive food from an Indonesian military policeman after disembarking from a ship at Surabaya, capital of East Java province. More than 6,000 Madurese from the island of Madura off East Java, fled the town of Sambas in West Kalimantan on the Indonesian side of Borneo after weeks of clashes between Dayak and Madurese minorities in which at least 200 people were killed.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 15, 1999
  • Kværner's Philadelphia project 'will go ahead'
  • Pentagon rejects Newport News buyout
  • Fincantieri posts $167m loss
  • Ukraine to close Kherson Shipyard
  • Keppel sheds power boat subsidiary
  • MOL launches enhanced safety campaign
  • V Ships to manage Hyundai cruiseships
  • IACS moves for greater transparency
  • Hindustan seeks new partner
  • MMB appeals port rejection
  • Bari denies war risk
  • Exxon boosts PNG gas link
  • Amosup to open school in September
  • Skaugen to redeem small stakes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Commerce vows to untangle export rules
  • Customs: Don't delay in joining AES system
  • Relief logistics: antidote to strife
  • In Europe's breadbasket, war creates a bitter harvest
  • Sidetracked: Rails fail to partake in market rally
  • Wal-Mart installing 1,250 more wireless units in its private truck fleet
  • Study says rail mergers have been help in reducing coal rates
  • EU probes Hutchison and Port of Rotterdam's purchase of container terminal
  • Russian LUKoil still eyeing Bulgarian oil retailer Petrol
  • CD&L aiming to develop Internet tracking system
  • IATA says Y2K no big safety risk to flights, but it may be rough on luggage
  • Sweden's WM-data ABB selects Astea International's ServiceAlliance system
Transportation
  • US wants more control of hazardous materials
  • Four trucking firms travel superhighway to big profits
Maritime
  • Evergreen set to add Turkey to US route in June
  • Intermarine reorganizes Venezuela, Trinidad service
  • Thurber buys Strachan a year after failing in bid for Inchcape
  • European port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Commerce vows to untangle export rules
  • Customs: Don't delay in joining AES system
  • Relief logistics: antidote to strife
  • In Europe's breadbasket, war creates a bitter harvest
  • Sidetracked: Rails fail to partake in market rally
  • Wal-Mart installing 1,250 more wireless units in its private truck fleet
  • Study says rail mergers have been help in reducing coal rates
  • EU probes Hutchison and Port of Rotterdam's purchase of container terminal
  • Russian LUKoil still eyeing Bulgarian oil retailer Petrol
  • CD&L aiming to develop Internet tracking system
  • IATA says Y2K no big safety risk to flights, but it may be rough on luggage
  • Sweden's WM-data ABB selects Astea International's ServiceAlliance system
Transportation
  • US wants more control of hazardous materials
  • Four trucking firms travel superhighway to big profits
Maritime
  • Evergreen set to add Turkey to US route in June
  • Intermarine reorganizes Venezuela, Trinidad service
  • Thurber buys Strachan a year after failing in bid for Inchcape
  • European port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Commerce vows to untangle export rules
  • Customs: Don't delay in joining AES system
  • Relief logistics: antidote to strife
  • In Europe's breadbasket, war creates a bitter harvest
  • Sidetracked: Rails fail to partake in market rally
  • Wal-Mart installing 1,250 more wireless units in its private truck fleet
  • Study says rail mergers have been help in reducing coal rates
  • EU probes Hutchison and Port of Rotterdam's purchase of container terminal
  • Russian LUKoil still eyeing Bulgarian oil retailer Petrol
  • CD&L aiming to develop Internet tracking system
  • IATA says Y2K no big safety risk to flights, but it may be rough on luggage
  • Sweden's WM-data ABB selects Astea International's ServiceAlliance system
Transportation
  • US wants more control of hazardous materials
  • Four trucking firms travel superhighway to big profits
Maritime
  • Evergreen set to add Turkey to US route in June
  • Intermarine reorganizes Venezuela, Trinidad service
  • Thurber buys Strachan a year after failing in bid for Inchcape
  • European port roundup

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Ebus veut contrôler le transbordement de fruits à Rotterdam
    L'entreprise de Jan Ebus a formulé une offre pour l'achat d'une participation de 70 % dans l'entreprise de transbordement de fruits Seabrex de Rotterdam, située dans la zone portuaire de Merwe, qui contrôle la société d'investissement HIM Furness. Ebus, qui possède déjà les autres parts de Seabrex, attend une réponse de HIM Furness dans les deux semaines.
  • Le NFTI doit mettre en valeur la position géographique de Dunkerque entre Rotterdam et Le Havre
    "Notre savoir-faire commun permettra de présenter à la clientèle des services de qualité. Dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la CNC, nous développerons l'hinterland de Dunkerque et l'offre sera comparable à celle de Rotterdam, Anvers et Zeebrugge. Et dans ce contexte, le concept de navette Anvers-Dunkerque constituera un atout particulier. " C'est ce qu'a déclaré jeudi dernier à Dunkerque Etienne Schouppe, le patron de la SNCB, à l'occasion de l'inauguration du North France Terminal International SA, le grand terminal à containers du port ouest de Dunkerque repris il y a un an par IFB.
  • Transport routier: la Commission européenne veut harmoniser les amendes
    La Commission européenne veut harmoniser les amendes pour le transport routier de marchandises. Ces amendes sont très différentes d'un Etat membre à l'autre et pourraient miner la concurrence loyale dans ce secteur de transport, si elles sont imposées de façon arbitraire.

Marine Linkweb site
APRIL 15, 1999
  • NATO Strikes Leaves Romanian Shippers High And Dry
    Romanian shippers said 100,000 tons of cargo for Western destinations was blocked in local ports after NATO bombing raids wrecked three bridges on the Danube in northern Yugoslavia
  • World Fuel Services Mulls Expansion
    World Fuel Services Corp. is considering further acquistions following an $8.5 million deal to buy Bunkerfuels Group. Miami-based World Fuel Services bought Bunkerfuels because the fuel broker's business fitted neatly with the group's existing marine activities.
  • Philadelphia Freedom?
    While the impact of the sale of Kvaerner's shipbuilding business is unclear, it appears the engineering and construction beheamouth will not abandon its new Philadelphia operation, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Kvaerner, which announced plans to sell or close its 13 shipyards around the world due to low profits, is seeking a buyer for the Philadelphia yard. If a buyer is not found, "then Kvaerner must continue," said Harald Rafdal, CEO of Kvaerner Philadelphia Inc., sending a signal that the shipping giant would not abandon the Philadelphia operation.
  • New CEO For Zim Israel
    Ofer Brothers plans to name Udi Angel as chairman of Zim Israel Navigation Co, replacing Yoseph Rosen who had held the position temporarily. Angel is general manager of the Ofer Brothers shipping company. The Ofers Brothers group formally took control of Zim's parent company, the Israel Corp., on Wednesday. Rosen is Israel Corp's managing director. Angel's appointment will be voted on at the next meeting.
  • Osprey LNG Carrier Chartered
    Osprey Maritime Ltd. said its liquid natural gas carrier (LNG) Khannur has been chartered until December 1999 by International Gas Transportation Co. (IGTC). It said in a statement IGTC chartered the 125,000 cu. m. carrier from May on behalf of sellers in the North West Shelf Project in Australia. Osprey did not provide details on the price of the contract.
  • New York Could Lose Sea-Land, Maersk
    Sea-Land Service Inc. and Maersk Inc. will spend the next several weeks reviewing proposals from three ports competiting for their business. The companies received the final bid packages from Baltimore, New York/New Jersey and Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • IACS To List "Class Jumpers"
    Vessels leaving members' classification for shipping standards will from now be identified on the International Association of Classification Societies' (IACS) web site. Updated monthly, the list was expected to name around 2,000 vessels a year, IACS said.
  • Atlantic Sector Buoys Baltic Indices
    Firm conditions for Panamaxes and Handies in the Atlantic sector lifted all the Baltic indices last Thursday. The Baltic Freight Index (BFI) rose nine points to 873, while the Baltic Panamax Index and the Baltic Handy Index gained 14 points to 885 and 754 respectively. In the grain markets, Marc Rich was reported to have fixed a 1978-built vessel 65,000 dwt U.S. Gulf/Alexandria at $6,000 plus $100,000 ballast bonus, and Glencore was said to have fixed the 1983-built Leader A.II 64,861 dwt U.S. Gulf/Egypt at around the same levels. Finagrain fixed the 1998-built Samjohn Amity 74,000 dwt delivery Dunkirk early May for an east coast South American round voyage at $7,500 daily on subjects. On the minerals markets, Capers were busier but rates remained flat. Bocimar fixed Monalisa for 140,000 tons coal Bolivar/Sines at $3/3.10, and Bulk Trading fixed Amber for 50,000 tons coal Maracaibo/Mobile prompt at $4.
  • Weakness Expected In Aframax Markets
    Norway's Bona Shipholding expects the Aframax tanker market to weaken further during 1999. Freight rates for its Aframax tankers fell about 16 percent in the first quarter of 1999 to $15,773 per day on a time charter basis largely due to U.S refinery maintenance during February.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Italy: problems for the new transport minister. Tiziano Treu is taking a slightly different course from that of his predecessor.
Maritime
  • CMA is cooperating with Maersk Line and Sea-Land to upgrade its US Med service after ending its agreement with Italia Line.
  • CGM and Marfret upgrade Guyana/Caribbean services.
  • Zim/SCI/Yangming offer fixed-day service to India/Sri Lanka.
  • CSCL will introduce its Asia-Europe service on April 25.
  • "TMM Ensenada" is launched and will be deployed in the Pacific.
  • Ignazio Messina will serve West Africa on a weekly basis.
  • MSC and Lloyd Triestino cooperate in the Africa trade.
  • Evergreen upgrades Lloyd Triestino's fleet with five boxships.
  • Conterm expands its services.
  • A.P Moeller recorded a higher net profit in 1998, despite a decline in operating results.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hinterland connections will be the deciding factor for ports in the next ten to 20 years, according to Hans-Gerd Gielessen of Lubeck.
Intermodal
  • Combined transport in Europe is in a fix, and operators are trying various means to improve this sector and earn a profit for themselves.
Aviation
  • The Austrian Airlines Aviation Group posted the best fiscal year of its history in 1998.
  • SIA/JAL offer three joint freighter flights between Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ryanair will operate between Hahn in Germany and London Stansted.
  • KLM will serve Riad instead of Sanaa this summer.
  • KLM and Italia are integrating their sales organisations.
  • Consolidators cooperates with Dunwoody and Australian Freight.
  • ANA Aviation Services represents Air Malawi as GSA.
  • World Airways suffered another loss in 1998 after a profit in 1997.
  • Calendar of events: IACC'99 in Atlantic City; ACF 2000.
  • A new US/PR China aviation pact will double flights between the two.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Italy: problems for the new transport minister. Tiziano Treu is taking a slightly different course from that of his predecessor.
Maritime
  • CMA is cooperating with Maersk Line and Sea-Land to upgrade its US Med service after ending its agreement with Italia Line.
  • CGM and Marfret upgrade Guyana/Caribbean services.
  • Zim/SCI/Yangming offer fixed-day service to India/Sri Lanka.
  • CSCL will introduce its Asia-Europe service on April 25.
  • "TMM Ensenada" is launched and will be deployed in the Pacific.
  • Ignazio Messina will serve West Africa on a weekly basis.
  • MSC and Lloyd Triestino cooperate in the Africa trade.
  • Evergreen upgrades Lloyd Triestino's fleet with five boxships.
  • Conterm expands its services.
  • A.P Moeller recorded a higher net profit in 1998, despite a decline in operating results.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hinterland connections will be the deciding factor for ports in the next ten to 20 years, according to Hans-Gerd Gielessen of Lubeck.
Intermodal
  • Combined transport in Europe is in a fix, and operators are trying various means to improve this sector and earn a profit for themselves.
Aviation
  • The Austrian Airlines Aviation Group posted the best fiscal year of its history in 1998.
  • SIA/JAL offer three joint freighter flights between Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ryanair will operate between Hahn in Germany and London Stansted.
  • KLM will serve Riad instead of Sanaa this summer.
  • KLM and Italia are integrating their sales organisations.
  • Consolidators cooperates with Dunwoody and Australian Freight.
  • ANA Aviation Services represents Air Malawi as GSA.
  • World Airways suffered another loss in 1998 after a profit in 1997.
  • Calendar of events: IACC'99 in Atlantic City; ACF 2000.
  • A new US/PR China aviation pact will double flights between the two.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Italy: problems for the new transport minister. Tiziano Treu is taking a slightly different course from that of his predecessor.
Maritime
  • CMA is cooperating with Maersk Line and Sea-Land to upgrade its US Med service after ending its agreement with Italia Line.
  • CGM and Marfret upgrade Guyana/Caribbean services.
  • Zim/SCI/Yangming offer fixed-day service to India/Sri Lanka.
  • CSCL will introduce its Asia-Europe service on April 25.
  • "TMM Ensenada" is launched and will be deployed in the Pacific.
  • Ignazio Messina will serve West Africa on a weekly basis.
  • MSC and Lloyd Triestino cooperate in the Africa trade.
  • Evergreen upgrades Lloyd Triestino's fleet with five boxships.
  • Conterm expands its services.
  • A.P Moeller recorded a higher net profit in 1998, despite a decline in operating results.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hinterland connections will be the deciding factor for ports in the next ten to 20 years, according to Hans-Gerd Gielessen of Lubeck.
Intermodal
  • Combined transport in Europe is in a fix, and operators are trying various means to improve this sector and earn a profit for themselves.
Aviation
  • The Austrian Airlines Aviation Group posted the best fiscal year of its history in 1998.
  • SIA/JAL offer three joint freighter flights between Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ryanair will operate between Hahn in Germany and London Stansted.
  • KLM will serve Riad instead of Sanaa this summer.
  • KLM and Italia are integrating their sales organisations.
  • Consolidators cooperates with Dunwoody and Australian Freight.
  • ANA Aviation Services represents Air Malawi as GSA.
  • World Airways suffered another loss in 1998 after a profit in 1997.
  • Calendar of events: IACC'99 in Atlantic City; ACF 2000.
  • A new US/PR China aviation pact will double flights between the two.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Italy: problems for the new transport minister. Tiziano Treu is taking a slightly different course from that of his predecessor.
Maritime
  • CMA is cooperating with Maersk Line and Sea-Land to upgrade its US Med service after ending its agreement with Italia Line.
  • CGM and Marfret upgrade Guyana/Caribbean services.
  • Zim/SCI/Yangming offer fixed-day service to India/Sri Lanka.
  • CSCL will introduce its Asia-Europe service on April 25.
  • "TMM Ensenada" is launched and will be deployed in the Pacific.
  • Ignazio Messina will serve West Africa on a weekly basis.
  • MSC and Lloyd Triestino cooperate in the Africa trade.
  • Evergreen upgrades Lloyd Triestino's fleet with five boxships.
  • Conterm expands its services.
  • A.P Moeller recorded a higher net profit in 1998, despite a decline in operating results.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hinterland connections will be the deciding factor for ports in the next ten to 20 years, according to Hans-Gerd Gielessen of Lubeck.
Intermodal
  • Combined transport in Europe is in a fix, and operators are trying various means to improve this sector and earn a profit for themselves.
Aviation
  • The Austrian Airlines Aviation Group posted the best fiscal year of its history in 1998.
  • SIA/JAL offer three joint freighter flights between Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ryanair will operate between Hahn in Germany and London Stansted.
  • KLM will serve Riad instead of Sanaa this summer.
  • KLM and Italia are integrating their sales organisations.
  • Consolidators cooperates with Dunwoody and Australian Freight.
  • ANA Aviation Services represents Air Malawi as GSA.
  • World Airways suffered another loss in 1998 after a profit in 1997.
  • Calendar of events: IACC'99 in Atlantic City; ACF 2000.
  • A new US/PR China aviation pact will double flights between the two.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Italy: problems for the new transport minister. Tiziano Treu is taking a slightly different course from that of his predecessor.
Maritime
  • CMA is cooperating with Maersk Line and Sea-Land to upgrade its US Med service after ending its agreement with Italia Line.
  • CGM and Marfret upgrade Guyana/Caribbean services.
  • Zim/SCI/Yangming offer fixed-day service to India/Sri Lanka.
  • CSCL will introduce its Asia-Europe service on April 25.
  • "TMM Ensenada" is launched and will be deployed in the Pacific.
  • Ignazio Messina will serve West Africa on a weekly basis.
  • MSC and Lloyd Triestino cooperate in the Africa trade.
  • Evergreen upgrades Lloyd Triestino's fleet with five boxships.
  • Conterm expands its services.
  • A.P Moeller recorded a higher net profit in 1998, despite a decline in operating results.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hinterland connections will be the deciding factor for ports in the next ten to 20 years, according to Hans-Gerd Gielessen of Lubeck.
Intermodal
  • Combined transport in Europe is in a fix, and operators are trying various means to improve this sector and earn a profit for themselves.
Aviation
  • The Austrian Airlines Aviation Group posted the best fiscal year of its history in 1998.
  • SIA/JAL offer three joint freighter flights between Singapore and Tokyo.
  • Ryanair will operate between Hahn in Germany and London Stansted.
  • KLM will serve Riad instead of Sanaa this summer.
  • KLM and Italia are integrating their sales organisations.
  • Consolidators cooperates with Dunwoody and Australian Freight.
  • ANA Aviation Services represents Air Malawi as GSA.
  • World Airways suffered another loss in 1998 after a profit in 1997.
  • Calendar of events: IACC'99 in Atlantic City; ACF 2000.
  • A new US/PR China aviation pact will double flights between the two.

TradeWindsweb site
  • Gotcha!
    SHIPOWNING father and son Loucas and Poly Haji-Ioannou have co-operated on many shipping deals. But they were in for a surprise when they unwittingly found themselves competing against each other to buy an Aframax tanker, an exercise which might have inadvertently pushed up the price.
  • Europe waves the white flag to Far Eastern shipbuilders Read all:
  • OMI insult to injury
  • Clearing the decks
  • Greek goes back home
  • Who is the liner king?
  • Betting on bulker rise
  • Detentions
  • Casualties

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PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
SHIPPING
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
SHIPPING
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
ACCIDENTS
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
SHIPPING
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
SHIPPING
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
SHIPPING
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
SHIPPING
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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