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July 16, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises looking beyond Asian region
    It is eyeing potential markets such as Australia, Europe and India
  • M'sian marine official to speak on safety in Malacca Strait
  • Kawasaki Heavy to close shipbuilding dock
  • Revised rules for hay, cotton
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian express cargo growing 20% a year
    Taiwan underpinning cargo growth out of Asia: FedEx
  • HK airport expects to lose HK$500m in first year
  • Aussie govt's accord with Emirates one-sided: Qantas
  • Japan's big 3 airlines to decide where to fly on millennium switch
  • UK aviation industry almost ready for Y2K
  • Probe launched into crack at Heathrow runway
Features
  • Firms digest Conrail takeover
    CSX, Norfolk Southern say congestion is easing six weeks after taking over their respective Conrail portions
Columns
  • Claim under marine hull policy fails due to lack of proper survey

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises looking beyond Asian region
    It is eyeing potential markets such as Australia, Europe and India
  • M'sian marine official to speak on safety in Malacca Strait
  • Kawasaki Heavy to close shipbuilding dock
  • Revised rules for hay, cotton
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian express cargo growing 20% a year
    Taiwan underpinning cargo growth out of Asia: FedEx
  • HK airport expects to lose HK$500m in first year
  • Aussie govt's accord with Emirates one-sided: Qantas
  • Japan's big 3 airlines to decide where to fly on millennium switch
  • UK aviation industry almost ready for Y2K
  • Probe launched into crack at Heathrow runway
Features
  • Firms digest Conrail takeover
    CSX, Norfolk Southern say congestion is easing six weeks after taking over their respective Conrail portions
Columns
  • Claim under marine hull policy fails due to lack of proper survey

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises looking beyond Asian region
    It is eyeing potential markets such as Australia, Europe and India
  • M'sian marine official to speak on safety in Malacca Strait
  • Kawasaki Heavy to close shipbuilding dock
  • Revised rules for hay, cotton
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian express cargo growing 20% a year
    Taiwan underpinning cargo growth out of Asia: FedEx
  • HK airport expects to lose HK$500m in first year
  • Aussie govt's accord with Emirates one-sided: Qantas
  • Japan's big 3 airlines to decide where to fly on millennium switch
  • UK aviation industry almost ready for Y2K
  • Probe launched into crack at Heathrow runway
Features
  • Firms digest Conrail takeover
    CSX, Norfolk Southern say congestion is easing six weeks after taking over their respective Conrail portions
Columns
  • Claim under marine hull policy fails due to lack of proper survey

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises looking beyond Asian region
    It is eyeing potential markets such as Australia, Europe and India
  • M'sian marine official to speak on safety in Malacca Strait
  • Kawasaki Heavy to close shipbuilding dock
  • Revised rules for hay, cotton
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian express cargo growing 20% a year
    Taiwan underpinning cargo growth out of Asia: FedEx
  • HK airport expects to lose HK$500m in first year
  • Aussie govt's accord with Emirates one-sided: Qantas
  • Japan's big 3 airlines to decide where to fly on millennium switch
  • UK aviation industry almost ready for Y2K
  • Probe launched into crack at Heathrow runway
Features
  • Firms digest Conrail takeover
    CSX, Norfolk Southern say congestion is easing six weeks after taking over their respective Conrail portions
Columns
  • Claim under marine hull policy fails due to lack of proper survey

Sched Netweb site
  • AEI forms company, opens distribution centre in Shanghai
  • Anti-smuggling drive fills China Customs coffers
  • EU Website to know your ship's most personal details
  • Out of Africa, Maersk adds muscle to trade routes
  • Andean service set for port of call change-up
  • Seatrade calls for awards submissions
  • Recession blamed for Chek Lap Kok's opening loss
  • Lufthansa Cargo increases air freight prices
  • City Bird launches first Euro/Africa cargo flights
  • United Airlines completes management restructuring

Cargowebweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • German parliament wants lower rail rates
  • Less investment Mitsui in container lines
  • Extension of overtaking prohibition for freight traffic
  • Light drop in port of Amsterdam profits
  • Senator arrested because of campaign against rail link

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Cherry Imports from US More Than Triple This Season
  • New Fiscal Year Box Record Set at Port of L.A.
  • Lufthansa Cargo Set to Raise Rates in Autumn

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • Economic recovery gaining momentum: Assocham
  • Centre may hike iron ore fines export limit
  • Two oil companies keen on setting up terminals at Tuticorin Port
  • Funds assured for port-linked rail projects
  • DGFT terms for sandalwood items export
  • Inland water transport of cargo improving
  • Fieo cites priorities before QRs removal
  • Manufacturing sector cause for ind'l growth rate to 7.2 per cent
  • Zinc ash imports may be placed under OGL
  • HC stays govt ban on meat export
  • Iran rider for cheaper gas supply
  • Third world feels disappointed by Uruguay Round: Hegde
  • Engg. exports touch Rs 17,350 cr
  • Copper prices hiked again
  • New energy policy on anvil: Kumaramangalam
  • Planners may soon clear tannery face-lift fund
  • Govt-industry meet likely to lower import tariffs on July 16
  • Demand for Indian naphtha
  • Reserve Bank to review 20 pc penal interest on export delay
  • Poseidon Shipstores bags ISO 9002
  • Free trade zones stalled

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • Pan-African market review: Problems on the West Coast
  • Middle East: Fujairah tries on $100 after solid gains
  • Mediterranean bunker market report
  • ARA and NWE bunker market report
  • Asian bunker markets: IFO's move into 3 digit range

The East Africanweb site
JULY 14-20, 1999
  • Sunken Tanzania Ferry Won't be Repaired
  • Mauritius Planning to Become Regional Hub for Eastern Africa

Marine Logweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • Govan sale goes ahead
    Kværner has reportedly agreed the terms of the sale of its Govan shipyard in Scotland to GEC's Marconi Electronic Systems Ltd.
  • Ingalls places big software order
    Parametric Technology Corporation today announced that it has received orders totaling $1 million from Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • S&P lowers Ocean Rig rating
    Standard & Poor's today lowered its rating on Ocean Rig Norway AS's $125 million of floating rate senior secured loans and $225 million of fixed rate senior secured notes to triple-'C'
  • Huge Gulf deepwater finds
    BP Amoco today announced four significant oil discoveries in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, including the largest made to date by any company.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Il Ddl approvato dal Senato ripropone il ruolo delle Compagnie già nel mirino europeo
    Sulla riforma dei porti torna l'ombra di Bruxelles
  • La «pressione sociale» influenza la procedura d'infrazione Ue
    Tirrenia, il sindacato può aiutare il Governo
  • Taranto, sul terminal di Evergreen punta l'export di Puglia e Basilicata
  • Consensi per la riqualificazione dell'area occidentale, perplessità per i container
    Il nuovo scalo di Napoli piace a metà

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • BP Amoco $10bn sale
    BP AMOCO intends to sell assets worth $10bn, cut costs by $4bn and increase capital spending to $26bn in a huge three-year programme which follows the group's merger in December.
  • Old and generationsnew meet at Lloyd Werft yard
    The 38-year-old Norway manouevres close by her brand new fleet sister Norwegian Sky at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven.
  • Transocean-Sedco link boosts bargaining power
    PARTICIPANTs in the heavily fragmented offshore drilling market moved this weekto enhance their political bargaining power against their oil major client base.
  • London Club reports 6.9% rise in free reserves
    THE London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association (the London Club) saw free reserves rise 6.9% to $135.3m in the year ended February 20.
  • Fincantieri uses Iraq cash to conceal loss
    ITALIAN shipbuilder Fincantieri has used some fancy footwork in its accounts to cover up the true extent of its operating losses last year, Lloyd's List can reveal.
  • A new ro-ro service has begun
    A new ro-ro service offering the freight industry direct links between the north of England and northern Germany has begun at the UK's Port of Hull.
  • Armed n-waste ships voyage challenged
    ENVIRONMENTAL organisation Greenpeace yesterday challenged the right of specialist shipping company, Pacific Nuclear Transport, to use armed ships to transport nuclear fuel from Britain and France to Japan.
  • Liberia's Cooper to be expelled
    BRITAIN has issued an expulsion order against Liberian diplomat Gerald Cooper - one of the most prominent figures for three decades on the international maritime scene - for what sources claim is a possible breach of a United Nations arms embargo.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • Britain to expel Liberian IMO representative
  • Bazan might take over ailing AESA yards
  • P&I clubs call off merger
  • Carnival discloses allegations of sexual assault
  • Italian yard chief calls for state support
  • New ICB Shipping talks make little progress
  • Global Ocean defaults on bonds
  • Chinese shipbuilding giant split in two
  • LR and Marina draw up ISM for Philippines
  • Petronas to supply LNG to Indian terminal
  • SCI criticised for acquisition
  • Wellex enters cruising with two Japanese ships
  • Mærsk Line to join SAECS consortium
  • Italians charter slots to Canmar and Contship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Tentative labor settlement reached on West Coast waterfront
  • Customs focuses on rail drug trafficking
  • Fritz still striving to recover from acquisition overload
  • J.B. Hunt second quarter earnings fall 31%
  • Syntra gets investment boost, sets sights on offering more supply chain products
  • Chilean air carrier will sell cargo space on Aerolineas Argentinas flights
  • Canadian National offering Internet tracking
  • PBB Global Logistics opens facility in western New York
  • Ryder Logistics names Greg Green vice president of human resources
Transportation
  • ProLogis takes the Continent by surprise
  • Glimmers of improvement for NS, CSX
  • Manugistics to go online with NTE
  • DHL exec sees opportunity in US, home delivery markets
  • STB scolds BNSF, but doesn't impose fine
  • Fritz went outside to jump-start company
  • Dispute over track-access rates could derail freight service, Portuguese railroad says
  • Hong Kong airport losses mount as users call for fee reductions
Maritime
  • Navy relied on foreign-flag ships for NATO support in Kosovo
  • US-flag requirements for small shipments may be tightened
  • Hamburg's container port system: small but complex
  • Two uncompleted Navy oilers put up for bids
  • P&O Nedlloyd hikes rates on westbound Atlantic
  • Four lines in Americas/Pacific trade to raise rates
  • Alaskan port remains leader in fish-landings
  • Port of Karachi imposes surcharge to help pay dockworkers
  • Pilots agree to contract after yearlong protest

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Tentative labor settlement reached on West Coast waterfront
  • Customs focuses on rail drug trafficking
  • Fritz still striving to recover from acquisition overload
  • J.B. Hunt second quarter earnings fall 31%
  • Syntra gets investment boost, sets sights on offering more supply chain products
  • Chilean air carrier will sell cargo space on Aerolineas Argentinas flights
  • Canadian National offering Internet tracking
  • PBB Global Logistics opens facility in western New York
  • Ryder Logistics names Greg Green vice president of human resources
Transportation
  • ProLogis takes the Continent by surprise
  • Glimmers of improvement for NS, CSX
  • Manugistics to go online with NTE
  • DHL exec sees opportunity in US, home delivery markets
  • STB scolds BNSF, but doesn't impose fine
  • Fritz went outside to jump-start company
  • Dispute over track-access rates could derail freight service, Portuguese railroad says
  • Hong Kong airport losses mount as users call for fee reductions
Maritime
  • Navy relied on foreign-flag ships for NATO support in Kosovo
  • US-flag requirements for small shipments may be tightened
  • Hamburg's container port system: small but complex
  • Two uncompleted Navy oilers put up for bids
  • P&O Nedlloyd hikes rates on westbound Atlantic
  • Four lines in Americas/Pacific trade to raise rates
  • Alaskan port remains leader in fish-landings
  • Port of Karachi imposes surcharge to help pay dockworkers
  • Pilots agree to contract after yearlong protest

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Tentative labor settlement reached on West Coast waterfront
  • Customs focuses on rail drug trafficking
  • Fritz still striving to recover from acquisition overload
  • J.B. Hunt second quarter earnings fall 31%
  • Syntra gets investment boost, sets sights on offering more supply chain products
  • Chilean air carrier will sell cargo space on Aerolineas Argentinas flights
  • Canadian National offering Internet tracking
  • PBB Global Logistics opens facility in western New York
  • Ryder Logistics names Greg Green vice president of human resources
Transportation
  • ProLogis takes the Continent by surprise
  • Glimmers of improvement for NS, CSX
  • Manugistics to go online with NTE
  • DHL exec sees opportunity in US, home delivery markets
  • STB scolds BNSF, but doesn't impose fine
  • Fritz went outside to jump-start company
  • Dispute over track-access rates could derail freight service, Portuguese railroad says
  • Hong Kong airport losses mount as users call for fee reductions
Maritime
  • Navy relied on foreign-flag ships for NATO support in Kosovo
  • US-flag requirements for small shipments may be tightened
  • Hamburg's container port system: small but complex
  • Two uncompleted Navy oilers put up for bids
  • P&O Nedlloyd hikes rates on westbound Atlantic
  • Four lines in Americas/Pacific trade to raise rates
  • Alaskan port remains leader in fish-landings
  • Port of Karachi imposes surcharge to help pay dockworkers
  • Pilots agree to contract after yearlong protest

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Des batteuses et presses à balles de Zeebrugge vers l'Oural
    Trente batteuses et autant de presses à balles quitteront le port de Zeebrugge à bord d'un caboteur à faible tirant d'air pour un périple de 6.000 kilomètres vers le coeur de la Russie. La moitié de cette distance sera parcourue sur les voies navigables russes. Le voyage prendra 18 jours.
  • Hoyer satisfait à l'issue d'une année 1998 difficile
    "Tandis que l'année 1997 pouvait être qualifié de "bonne" pour nous, 1998 peut l'être de "satisfaisante". Cette année-ci, par contre, tant le chiffre d'affaires que les résultats ont été en deçà du budget au premier trimestre. Mais nous croyons que le creux de la vague a été atteint". C'est ce qu'a annoncé Thomas Hoyer, PDG de la société hambourgeoise de transport citernier Hoyer. Il demeure toutefois confiant et en veut pour preuve les investissements prévus pour 1999, qui devraient être de 100 mio. de DEM (51,1 mio. d'EUR).
  • Sabena: croissance ralentie au deuxième trimestre
    Le ralentissement de la croissance au deuxième trimestre (8,2%, contre 24,2% au premier trimestre) fait en sorte que pour le premier semestre 1999, Sabena ne note plus qu'une augmentation du nombre de passagers de 14,8%. Toutefois, elle est largement supérieure à la moyenne européenne qui tourne autour de 7%.
  • Recrudescence des trafics au port d'Ostende
    Le trafic maritime au port d'Ostende connait graduellement un regain d'activité. Cet été, Transeurope Shipping Line (TSL) relancera son service passagers sur Ramsgate, tandis que Hoverspeed remporte un franc succès avec ses deux Seacats sur la liaison de Douvres. Le port de commerce a récemment accueilli un nouveau trafic de coton et les arrivages de gravier connaitront bientôt une nouvelle impulsion.

Marine Linkweb site
JULY 15, 1999
  • Germany Gets Cableship Orders
  • Cruise IPO Heavily Oversubscribed
  • Kvaerner Agrees To Sell Govan Yard
  • Trouble In Paradise?

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
  • CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
  • Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
  • Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
  • Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
  • DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
  • ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
  • New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
  • Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
  • Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
  • Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
  • P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
  • Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
  • Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
  • New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
  • LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
  • Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
  • The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
  • Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
  • The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
  • Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
  • Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
  • Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
  • GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
  • The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
  • A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
  • Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
  • Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
  • Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
  • SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
  • Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
  • Wilport expands in South America.
  • LanChile starts operations in Peru.
  • A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
  • Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.

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Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
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%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
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%
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%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
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
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
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
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
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
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
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.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
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 associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
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
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%)
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%
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%
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%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
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%)
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.
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
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
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
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
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%.
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.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
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
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.
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
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.
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%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
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.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
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%).
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 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.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
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.
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
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
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
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.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
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
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.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
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
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.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
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
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
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
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
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
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
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
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%)
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%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
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%.
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%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
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
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%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
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
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
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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%
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%
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
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.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
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.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
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%)
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.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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
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
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
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"
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
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
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
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
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
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
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.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
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.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
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.
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
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
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.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
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%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
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%
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
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%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
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
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