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BRIEFS
June 8, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • No anti-piracy patrols in S-EA: Japan Coast Guard
    THE Japan Coast Guard will continue to pursue regional cooperation but has no plans to initiate any anti-piracy patrols in South-east Asian waters it said yesterday.
  • Newport News backs General Dynamics offer
  • Sabah Port Authority to be injected into Suria: report
  • Jakarta may charge foreign fishing vessels
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways, American in talks on joint venture
    BRITISH Airways and American Airlines have started discussions with the regulatory authorities in the US, Brussels and London to investigate the conditions they would impose on a revived attempt to form a joint venture across the North Atlantic.
  • JAL's cargo, passenger growth slows
  • Swissair Group plans major cost-cutting moves
  • Thai Air confirms plane's forced landing
  • Cebu Pacific Air to lease 3 757s for int'l routes
Features
  • New Paris-Marseille TGV re-draws the map
    ANEW high-speed train service linking Paris to Marseille and the Mediterranean coast in just three hours - scheduled to be inaugurated yesterday by President Jacques Chirac - will have profound implications for France's economic and social development, experts say.
  • Railtrack exits FTSE 100, Next sweeps in

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • No anti-piracy patrols in S-EA: Japan Coast Guard
    THE Japan Coast Guard will continue to pursue regional cooperation but has no plans to initiate any anti-piracy patrols in South-east Asian waters it said yesterday.
  • Newport News backs General Dynamics offer
  • Sabah Port Authority to be injected into Suria: report
  • Jakarta may charge foreign fishing vessels
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways, American in talks on joint venture
    BRITISH Airways and American Airlines have started discussions with the regulatory authorities in the US, Brussels and London to investigate the conditions they would impose on a revived attempt to form a joint venture across the North Atlantic.
  • JAL's cargo, passenger growth slows
  • Swissair Group plans major cost-cutting moves
  • Thai Air confirms plane's forced landing
  • Cebu Pacific Air to lease 3 757s for int'l routes
Features
  • New Paris-Marseille TGV re-draws the map
    ANEW high-speed train service linking Paris to Marseille and the Mediterranean coast in just three hours - scheduled to be inaugurated yesterday by President Jacques Chirac - will have profound implications for France's economic and social development, experts say.
  • Railtrack exits FTSE 100, Next sweeps in

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • No anti-piracy patrols in S-EA: Japan Coast Guard
    THE Japan Coast Guard will continue to pursue regional cooperation but has no plans to initiate any anti-piracy patrols in South-east Asian waters it said yesterday.
  • Newport News backs General Dynamics offer
  • Sabah Port Authority to be injected into Suria: report
  • Jakarta may charge foreign fishing vessels
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways, American in talks on joint venture
    BRITISH Airways and American Airlines have started discussions with the regulatory authorities in the US, Brussels and London to investigate the conditions they would impose on a revived attempt to form a joint venture across the North Atlantic.
  • JAL's cargo, passenger growth slows
  • Swissair Group plans major cost-cutting moves
  • Thai Air confirms plane's forced landing
  • Cebu Pacific Air to lease 3 757s for int'l routes
Features
  • New Paris-Marseille TGV re-draws the map
    ANEW high-speed train service linking Paris to Marseille and the Mediterranean coast in just three hours - scheduled to be inaugurated yesterday by President Jacques Chirac - will have profound implications for France's economic and social development, experts say.
  • Railtrack exits FTSE 100, Next sweeps in

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • For forwarders, Integres questions remain
    After talks that provided more questions than answers, airforwarders are taking their concerns directly to the new company's airline partners.
  • U.S. lifts ban on Mexican truck ownership
    The Bush administration modified the moratorium on Mexican investment in U.S. truck and bus services.
  • Maersk Sealand joins Taipei project
    The world's largest ocean carrier will team up with Yang Ming, Evergreen and Wan Hai Lines in a bid to build a container terminal at the Taiwanese port.
  • Korean lines plug Cho Yang gap
    The carriers -- Sinokor Merchant Marine Co., Dongnama Shipping Co, Heung-A Shipping Co. and Hanjin -- will offer a Malaysian service in the wake of Cho Yang's withdrawal.
  • HALA, Hapag-Lloyd choose Navis software for Hamburg terminal
  • Redwood Systems, Sony expand Mexico logistics partnership
  • Maersk Logistics acquires O'Neill & Whitaker
  • Shippers bet on transport exchanges
  • Lufthansa, pilots near deal
  • EU extends P&O/Stena ferry antitrust exemption
  • GAO approves Customs ACE spending
  • P&O Nedlloyd names Whale class vessel
  • Russians to fight EU jet ban
  • Port of Philadelphia to get new cranes

Sched Netweb site
  • E-port system application deadline postponed
  • Cosco on the right track
  • Moscow Container Line acquires Saimaa Lines
  • UPS acquires Fritz
  • Paris CDG steps up the pace
  • Peru focus tops up DHL turnover
  • Delta takes on Vanneste

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • Deutsche Bahn in intermodal company
  • Forwarders fear Integres
  • Cargo BA down by 7.6 per cent
  • KLM Cargo traffic up 2 per cent
  • TNT Post sells activities to Swiss Post
  • Railtrack's might be renationalized
  • UPS resumes Israel service
  • New discussion round BA and AMR

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Greenfield may tap spot market for LNG traffic
  • SCI shortlists 4 yards for building tankers
  • Govt taking second look at rubber import ban
  • Coir pith finds many takers overseas
  • Definitive dumping duty on ferro silicon from China, Russia mooted
  • Preferential trade pacts with Brazil, Colombia, Chile on cards
  • US ITC launches final anti-dumping probe into Indian steel
  • VPT celebrates World Environment Day
  • MbPT salvages sunken ID storm gate
  • Concor planning to start trains from Shalimar to Mumbai & Nagpur
  • Global tenders for Bengal's transport corridor project likely by August
  • FDI, private investments in power sector remains a far cry, says CII
  • Ficci asks govt to take up IT export curbs with WTO
  • Rising crude prices alarm India
  • Shell's proposal to hike equity in Hazira LNG project cleared
  • Wheat export tender was to gauge market: Minister
  • Leather exporters taken aback at drawback rate reduction
  • Engg goods exports post record 30 pc growth in 2000-01
  • Major decisions unlikely till after mid-June
  • Kanara Chamber, Fieo to hold seminar
  • CII team leaves for US
  • What does "Deemed Export" mean?

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • Rotterdam congestion resumes on improved demand
  • Houston update: Market firming, bad weather expected to cause delays
  • Great Belt and Baltic market reviews
  • Barge congestion in Genoa as operators refuse overtime work
  • Singapore market review: Prices fall in bearish market
  • Short term congestion in Gibraltar
  • Quiet markets in Piraeus and Istanbul
  • Buyers on the fence as prices slip in Korea
  • Softer prices in Japan, demand still slow
  • US East Coast prices softer on little demand and prospect of even more oil
  • Tight IFO380 avails in Hong Kong

International Transport Journalweb site
  • All clear for Ciudad Real Airport
  • Moldtrans expands
  • Cargas Renfe making strides in Catalonia
  • «Strada Corsara»
  • Reefer Vado: good start
  • OHB Teledata takes care of security in Genoa
  • TPG takes over ALS
  • Struggling to Spain and Portugal
  • DB Cargo gets on board with Kombiverkehr

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • Port of Seattle plans to spend $2 million to replace Information Management System
  • Feds claim Sea-Tac's third runway project has no adverse effect on fish next to airport
  • General Dynamics extends its pending offer for all Newport News outsanding common stock
  • Railroad expands trackage to better handle midwest grain traffic to Port of Grays Harbor
  • NASSCO begins building two RO/RO ships for TOTE's Tacoma-to-Anchorage service

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Scontro sul lavoro in porto
    Le Autorità vogliono assicurare ai camalli appalti ed esclusiva nella fornitura di servizi
  • Petroliere sicure, Trieste all'attacco

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Panama boss says probe continues
    IN AN extraordinary twist to the fraudulent seafarers certificates row Panama Maritime Authority administrator Jerry Salazar has contradicted statements made earlier this week by his deputy, Bertil...
  • American Eagle has eye on North Sea and Mediterranean
    AMERICAN Eagle Tankers plans to invest in large tankers or the acquisition of other companies to expand into the North Sea and Mediterranean region following its flotation on the New York Stock Exc...
  • Comeback? Not for me, declares Lelakis
    GREEK shipping entrepreneur Antonis Lelakis has said he has no ambitions to return to the cruise industry, despite rumours of a comeback swirling around Piraeus. Denying reports that he is t...
  • Brussels clears P&O Stena cross-Channel price rises
    PRICE increases made by P&O Stena Line for cross-Channel ferry services are justified by the end of duty-free sales, Eurotunnel capacity and higher fuel costs, the European Commission said yest...

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • Panama kicks out substandard ships
  • 'Forged papers caused yard deaths'
  • Korea revises seafarer agreement
  • Cosco to take stake in Thai Maritime
  • Japan to take on Malacca pirates
  • P&O Stena wins six-year exemption
  • UN bans Liberian shipping officials
  • Owner fined for pollution
  • PTP targets foreign ports
  • Bolivia gains new export port
  • Mad cows boost Brazilian exports
  • Lasco joins Baumarine Pool
  • Barcelona seeks $623M for expansion
  • Yang Ming scales back forecast
  • Keppel FELS raises $250M
  • 'Strong interest in tanker stocks'
  • Valparaiso plans cruise terminal

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • L’acier européen va-t-il subir un regain protectionniste des USA?
    Avec George W. Bush à la Maison blanche, il ne pouvait en aller autrement: une enquête a été lancée par la Commission du Commerce international américaine sur d’éventuelles pratiques commerciales qui nuiraient fortement à l’industrie sidérurgique des Etats-Unis. Une fois de plus, les sidérurgistes américains, qui considèrent que ce sont les importations d’acier à bas prix qui sont la cause essentielle des faillites qui se sont produites dans leur secteur au cours des dernières années, sont parvenus à obtenir gain de cause. Des mesures américaines pourraient affecter les exportations de fers et aciers transitant par des ports comme Anvers et Gand.
  • P&O Stena Line peut poursuivre ses services ferry transmanches pendant six ans
    La Commission européenne a attribué à P&O Stena Line une exemption de six ans aux règles de concurrence européennes pour l’exploitation des services ferry transmanches, tant pour les passagers que pour le fret. En janvier 1999, l’entreprise commune P&O Stena Line avait déjà obtenu une brève exemption. Il est ressorti d’une étude de la Commission européenne que peu de changements se sont manifestés sur le marché. Autrement, l’entreprise britannique P&O et Stena Line Ltd., une filiale de l’entreprise suédoise P&O Stena Line AB, auraient pu être obligées de mettre fin à leur collaboration. La Commission européenne a annoncé qu’elle continuera à suivre de près les développements du marché et collaborera étroitement avec les organisations des consommateurs et les autorités nationales durant l’exemption, qui s’étendra jusqu’au 7 mars 2007.
  • VW reste à la recherche d’acquisitions et de partenariats dans le camion
    Volkswagen est “en permanence” à la recherche de possibilités d’acquisitions dans le secteur du camion, mais pourrait également envisager des partenariats dans ce domaine. C’est ce qu’a annoncé le PDG du groupe allemand, Ferdinand Piëch, au cours de l’assemblée générale d’hier jeudi à Hambourg. Celle-ci a été houleuse, certains grands actionnaires doutant de l’efficacité du rachat d’actions comme moyen pour se défendre contre une éventuelle OPA.
  • Exel contribue désormais au marketing de Ford
    Le prestataire de services logistiques britannique Exel et le constructeur automobile américain Ford viennent de signer au RU un contrat plutôt remarquable portant sur le soutien logistique des activités promotionnelles de Ford. Que ce dernier ait opté pour Exel n’est pas vraiment surprenant: les deux entreprises se connaissent depuis longtemps déjà. Cela met toutefois en cause les activités de base d’un producteur. Lors de colloques sur la sous-traitance d’activités, les orateurs avancent souvent qu’on arrivera à avoir des producteurs dont les activités de base se limiteront à la création et la vente, les étapes intermédiaires ayant toutes été données en sous-traitance. Avec ce contrat, il semble toutefois que Ford veuille également donner le marketing en sous-traitance...

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • See You in September - Royal Olympic Cancels Newest Vessel's Summertime Cruises
  • Alaskan Cruise Legislature Coming
Breaking News
  • U.S., International Rig Counts are on the Rise
  • Torch Offshore's IPO Checks in at $16
  • High Traffic Forces USCG to Shut Section of Missouri River
  • See You in September - Royal Olympic Cancels Newest Vessel's Summertime Cruises
  • A.P. Moeller Dips On News
  • EC Grants P&O, Stena Exemption
  • Three Sought For Arrest In Tanker Explosion
  • Alaskan Cruise Legislature Coming
  • Smuggler Ships To Be Sunk

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • See You in September - Royal Olympic Cancels Newest Vessel's Summertime Cruises
  • Alaskan Cruise Legislature Coming
Breaking News
  • U.S., International Rig Counts are on the Rise
  • Torch Offshore's IPO Checks in at $16
  • High Traffic Forces USCG to Shut Section of Missouri River
  • See You in September - Royal Olympic Cancels Newest Vessel's Summertime Cruises
  • A.P. Moeller Dips On News
  • EC Grants P&O, Stena Exemption
  • Three Sought For Arrest In Tanker Explosion
  • Alaskan Cruise Legislature Coming
  • Smuggler Ships To Be Sunk

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2001
  • T&E buys out ESCO investors
    Norway's Tschudi & Eitzen has gained sole control of the Estonian shipowner for an undisclosed sum.
  • Royal Olympic cancels cruises
    Delivery of Olympic Explorer is delayed until September from the original delivery date of 27 April.
  • Cleaves teams up with Capital
    Capital Shipbrokers is doubling its S&P team by hooking up with Cleaves Shipbroking.
  • Chilean oil spill under control
    Holed tanker is waiting at San Vincente for a ship-to-ship transfer for part of its crude cargo.
  • New EC transport boss unmasked
    The name of the man who will guide Europe's marine sector through its phase-out of single hull tankers is out.
  • Trico Marine to buy two platform supply vessels
    Delivery of two vessels is slated for April and August 2002.
  • Rasmussen logs profits
    Navion stakeholder Rasmussen group says it is expecting even better results this year.
  • P&O Stena gets another six years
    The joint venture ferry line is celebrating a further exemption from European competition laws.
  • Eimskip sees silver lining in weak krona
    The Icelandic shipping company suffered a ISK 1.2m loss in the first four months of this year.
  • Three face arrest in tanker blast
    Romania says the tanker Anopolis on which 10 shipyard workers died was a death trap.
  • Samco orders VLCC at Samho
    Saudi Maritime Holding Co has boosted its VLCC order tally at Samho to three ships.
  • Zodiac bulker aground off Thailand
    Cyprus-flagged Cape Breton hits reef two miles offshore from famous tourist resort.
  • Slovak cabinet casts doubt on SPaP sell-off
    Slovakia's government wants the sale of state shipowner SPaP to a little-known investor cancelled.
  • Ugland logs loss
    Share and newbuilding sales mean JB Ugland should have better times this year.
  • OTAL appoints new MD
    West Africa liner operator selects Bollore's former Ghana country manager.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
CRUISES
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
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%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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
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
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