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January 17, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen attributes success to big flexible fleet
    [SINGAPORE] For the world's largest vehicle roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) transportation and logistics company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a large flexible fleet enables it to keep on top of rapidly changing market conditions, says its president Wilhelm Wilhelmsen.
  • Making it easier for seafarers to call home
  • Korea ship orders soar
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways acts to get Concorde flying again
    [LONDON] British Airways (BA) is due to start key modification work to ensure that Concorde flies again, a spokesperson for the firm said.
  • French Concorde to make subsonic flight
  • Rats! Rodent grounds flight
  • UAL forecast to post Q4 loss due to labour, fuel costs
  • Lawyer to sue airlines over blood clot
  • Malaysia Airports expects to beat 2000 traffic growth targets
Features
  • Changing commuting patterns by pricing
    [NEWARK, New Jersey] The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, long known for its ambitious building programmes, will begin public hearings this week on toll and fare increases intended not only to finance its largest construction effort ever but also to change how commuters behave.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen attributes success to big flexible fleet
    [SINGAPORE] For the world's largest vehicle roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) transportation and logistics company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a large flexible fleet enables it to keep on top of rapidly changing market conditions, says its president Wilhelm Wilhelmsen.
  • Making it easier for seafarers to call home
  • Korea ship orders soar
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways acts to get Concorde flying again
    [LONDON] British Airways (BA) is due to start key modification work to ensure that Concorde flies again, a spokesperson for the firm said.
  • French Concorde to make subsonic flight
  • Rats! Rodent grounds flight
  • UAL forecast to post Q4 loss due to labour, fuel costs
  • Lawyer to sue airlines over blood clot
  • Malaysia Airports expects to beat 2000 traffic growth targets
Features
  • Changing commuting patterns by pricing
    [NEWARK, New Jersey] The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, long known for its ambitious building programmes, will begin public hearings this week on toll and fare increases intended not only to finance its largest construction effort ever but also to change how commuters behave.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen attributes success to big flexible fleet
    [SINGAPORE] For the world's largest vehicle roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) transportation and logistics company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a large flexible fleet enables it to keep on top of rapidly changing market conditions, says its president Wilhelm Wilhelmsen.
  • Making it easier for seafarers to call home
  • Korea ship orders soar
Air and Land Transport
  • British Airways acts to get Concorde flying again
    [LONDON] British Airways (BA) is due to start key modification work to ensure that Concorde flies again, a spokesperson for the firm said.
  • French Concorde to make subsonic flight
  • Rats! Rodent grounds flight
  • UAL forecast to post Q4 loss due to labour, fuel costs
  • Lawyer to sue airlines over blood clot
  • Malaysia Airports expects to beat 2000 traffic growth targets
Features
  • Changing commuting patterns by pricing
    [NEWARK, New Jersey] The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, long known for its ambitious building programmes, will begin public hearings this week on toll and fare increases intended not only to finance its largest construction effort ever but also to change how commuters behave.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • FedEx Express to buy Airbus A380-800F freighters
    The package carrier said that it plans to take delivery of 10 of the the high-capacity, long-range aircraft beginning in 2008. Price was not disclosed, but the aircraft carries a list price of $230 million.
  • ILWU won't open early talks
    Longshore chief James Spinosa said the union won't open early contract negotiations to discuss the implementation of technology at marine terminals.
  • UPS acquiring First International Bancorp
    One week after it announced a $6 billion order for Airbus Aircraft and the purchase of Fritz Cos. Inc. for $450 million, the giant express carrier disclosed Tuesday that it plans to acquire the Hartford, Conn. financial services company.
  • Little railroad has big plans
    Trucks nearly made New York Harbor's rail link obsolete. Now, the metropolitan area's last car float operation is eyeing a bigger share of the logistics market.
  • BAX Global Wins Polaroid Latin America contract
  • Lufthansa Cargo reduces fuel surcharge
  • Port of Baltimore wins forest products contract
  • British Midland, United Airlines ink trans-Atlantic cargo agreement
  • Evergreen to speed West Coast transit times with two new services
  • Tanker operators brace for cut in OPEC production
  • Danish transport group to strengthen ro-ro services
  • Cargo volume rises 5.8% at Le Havre
  • Australian site aims to provide online logistics
  • Railtrack takes $884 million charge for emergency repairs, European service still delayed

Sched Netweb site
  • ZPMC gets HIT with order
  • Lykes extends Asian operations
  • Senator extends AWP service
  • New simplified Nigeria tariff
  • HKIA sees cargo figures rise
  • Changi takes off
  • UPS aquires Fritz
  • Airborne's profits nose-dive

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
  • Panalpina, Korean Air and Alitalia to rejoin Cargo 2000
  • Motorola to outsource logistics with Exel
  • Penske Truck Leasing to acquire Rollins
  • Public money for privatised rail
  • TMM Lines upgrades Gulf/Mexico-Mediterranean Service
  • Port terminals Rotterdam might merger
  • EC clears merger United Airlines and US Airways

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UASC committed to providing steady & quality service to Indian trade
  • Chinese goods worth $ 115 m flood Indian market
  • EU 'think-tank' for stronger trade ties with India likely
  • 11 pc safeguard duty on methylene chloride imports mooted
  • Seafood exports cruising towards $ 1-bn mark
  • EU begins dumping probe against 6 Indian granite exporting cos
  • Textile exports up 8.3 pc during April-Nov.
  • 4,000 bales of raw cotton exported
  • IT industry wants to be relieved of export burden
  • Russia may go for more Indian tea, wheat
  • National convention of port & dock workers in Cochin tomorrow
  • CWCL hauls 40 containers from JNPT to Haryana in one day
  • Onion, soyabean corporations on anvil
  • Move to accord J&K fruit trade industry status
  • Apex chambers in favour of 'protectionist' Budget
  • Assocham study sees growth phase
  • Woven sacks units seek cut in customs duty
  • IMC hails state's decision on labour law reforms

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
  • Oil prices little changed as 1.5 million OPEC cut looks a done deal
  • Mexican bunker prices
  • Crude hits month-long highs as market waits on OPEC
  • New supplier and broker in Indonesia
  • Brazil bunker prices steady
  • Iraq oil exports to increase as OPEC meets to cut

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Barcelona: increased turnover
  • Algeciras: container record
  • Euromaroc trade between Spain and Morocco
  • Naviera Pinillos uses Alicante
  • Promar Iberia: a new shipping agency
  • Airport Porto: where can the cargo go?
  • Genoa celebrates a record
  • Take-off over Milan
  • One more bridge for Venice
  • Spinelli takes over Genoa terminal
  • Lufthansa Cargo reduces fuel surcharge

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
  • $65 million in new projects for FGH
    Friede Goldman Halter, Inc.'s backlog is starting to build. Today it announced new projects with a combined value of more than $65 million.
  • EPA to regulate ship emissions
    Environmentalist group the Bluewater Network says that In an agreement finalized Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has pledged to establish emission standards for large sea-going vessels
  • Chinese yards cut losses, build orders
    China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) produced an industrial output of 11.8 billion yuan in 2000
  • Kværner considers shipyard merger
    Norwegian daily Aftenposten said last week that Kværner has expressed interest in a proposal by Kjell Inge R'kke's rival Aker group to merge Kv'rner's and Aker's shipyard operations.
  • Barge order for Bender
    Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc, Mobile, Ala., is to build a 150 ft x 60 ft 10,000 bbl capacity well test barge for the Hanover Company of Houston

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Bachmann Megafreight takes centre stage
  • New India service to be launched
  • Bunkers drop on Europe route
  • Dubai stages spring trade fair
  • East Africa service gets underway
  • Handy maritime reference guide out
  • MOL changes
  • 'Punitive' import duties shut out US poultry exporters
  • Safari members finalise plans
  • Container depots
  • New MSC depot creates one-stop shop
  • CMC provides diversified product range
  • SACD offers customers e-commerce incentive
  • Depots devise new concepts to attract cargo
  • Cape Town depot takes on leasing companies
  • IT system will provide real time unpack advice
  • 'Bush unlikely to interfere with Agoa'
  • Stowaway captain escapes murder charge
  • Border delays are history as new system gets the all clear
  • Car exports expected to rise 55%
  • MSAS focuses on Africa growth
  • Second avocado train gets moving in May

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Boom set to bust as Opec meets
    THE tanker boom that stole the headlines for most of 2000 is in jeopardy today, as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries prepares to cut back production.
  • Owner warns of risks of Castor open sea salvage
    The salving of the Cypriot tanker Castor, lying in exposed waters in the Mediterranean might be expected to deteriorate in the open sea, a spokesman for the owners told Lloyd's List yesterday.
  • Irish Continental takes duty free hit
    A STRONGER than expected second-half was not enough to prevent ferry operator Irish Continental Group suffering a fall of almost one-third in full-year profit.
  • Norden sets the pace with share options scheme
    DS Norden, the bulk and tank owner-operator, is setting the trend in Denmark with the introduction of share options for senior employees and the executive board.
  • Castor fears overplayed - ABS
    FEARS that stricken product tanker Castor will cause serious pollution have been overplayed, according to American Bureau of Shipping, writes David Osler.
  • Lintec named as VTG-Lehnkering nears URAG sale
    INDUSTRIAL logistics and transport group VTG-Lehnkering, which is part of Hapag-Lloyd, is reportedly close to selling its Bremen towage subsidiary Unterweser Reederei URAG, writes Sabina Casagrande, Cologne.
  • Box bottleneck in US
    MORE than a quarter of containers handled by US ports are probably empty.
  • Tug Taurus to pull in more trade at Gdansk
    A single 42 tonne bollard pull tug, delivered to Gdansk, has been cast in the unlikely role as a linchpin in developing the Polish port's wider 'gateway' ambitions.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
  • Commodore crew ends strike
  • ISMA seeks action on safe havens
  • Bandar Abbas raises charges
  • French demand Dieppe ferry jobs
  • Carnival ship death an accident
  • Former NCL boss sues for $500,000
  • Limited risk from Castor - ABS
  • Novocherkassk towed into Vigo
  • Malaysia reinforces Pelepas
  • NZ fast ferry to stay fast
  • JNP seeks massive rate hike
  • Union wades into Malta's USN row
  • German yards in share swap talks
  • Cyprus adopts tonnage tax
  • Docenave sale rumoured
  • Sharjah ports plan finalised
  • Queensland gets marine focus pledge

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Commission des transports: “le réseau infrastructurel multimodal est un must absolu”
    Le Parlement européen (PE) débat aujourd’hui à Strasbourg du programme d’action de la Commission en terme d’intermodalité et de transport fret intermodal dans l’UE. La parlementaire européenne Adriana Poli Bortone a rédigé un rapport en la matière au nom de la Commission de transport du Parlement. Elle y affirme, sans aucun doute aussi au nom d’une large majorité de parlementaires, qu’un réseau infrastructurel multimodal est un must “absolu” - certainement à l’aube de l’élargissement de l’UE - pour un meilleur fonctionnement du marché interne, une plus grande mobilité, une véritable concurrence et une plus vaste union économique et sociale.
  • Leif Östling: “Nous voulons rester les BMW du camion
    ”Il y a deux ans au Salon des Véhicules utilitaires de Bruxelles, on pouvait voir le président de Scania rugir dans un GSM en martelant du poing le châssis d’un de ses véhicules. Il venait d’apprendre que, sans y être invité, Volvo avait acheté un paquet d’actions, ce qui était la première étape d’une OPA qualifiée d’hostile par Östling. Volvo s’était toutefois trompé: la Commission européenne a mis le haut-là et a empêché le rapprochement. Depuis, Volvo s’est marié à Renault et Scania à Volkswagen. Nous avons rencontré Östling lors de son passage à Bruxelles, où il présentait le tout nouveau moteur turbocompound de 470 cv. Nous avons évoqué la vente des actions de Volvo, la relation avec Volkswagen, les concentrations dans l’industrie et la globalisation. Östling n’a pas changé: il a confirmé la volonté du groupe de continuer à jouer cavalier seul. “Nous voulons être les BMW du camion. Il ne suffit pas d’être les plus grands pour être les meilleurs. Il faut produire de la qualité”, nous a-t-il dit entre autres.
  • Le projet de grand bateau de soutage se concrétise
    Le besoin de fournir d’approvisionner rapidement les navires en quantités de plus en plus grandes d’huile de soute pousse le secteur fluvial d’Europe occidentale à mettre au point des bateaux de soutage plus grands et équipés de pompes puissantes. Il y a quelques années, la direction de Verenigde Tankrederij (VT) avait émis le souhait de mettre en service un citernier de 10.000 t. Ce plan avait été abandonné parce que l’armement n’avait pas bénéficié d’une exemption à l’amende imposée aux entrepreneurs fluviaux dans le cadre du règlement “vieux pour neuf” s’ils mettaient en service du tonnage neuf.
  • La DB va-t-elle devenir actionnaire d’ECT?
    La Deutsche Bahn va-t-elle entrer dans l’actionnariat de l’entreprise de manutention rotterdamoise ECT? Cette perspective est fort plausible car elle résoudrait un problème que lui a posé la Commission européenne en manifestant pour la seconde fois son désaccord avec une nouvelle formule d’actionnariat présentée à la fin de 1999. Les menaces d’amendes étant bien réelles, il faut trouver autre chose.

Marine Linkweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Bender Shipbuilding To Construct 10,000 BBL Oil Barge
Breaking News
  • Northrop Grumman Plans to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification
  • Is Globalstar Headed for A Downward Spiral?
  • Spain Ousts Stricken Tanker From Its Waters
  • Traffic Resumes Through LaGrange Lock
  • Pacific Panamax Rates Remain Steady
  • Petroleos de Venezuela Delves Into E-Commerce Arena
  • Northrop May Amend Merger Agreement With Litton
  • Knightsbridge Tankers Announces Dividend Surplus
  • New COO At Canada Steamship Lines

Marine Linkweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Bender Shipbuilding To Construct 10,000 BBL Oil Barge
Breaking News
  • Northrop Grumman Plans to Refile Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification
  • Is Globalstar Headed for A Downward Spiral?
  • Spain Ousts Stricken Tanker From Its Waters
  • Traffic Resumes Through LaGrange Lock
  • Pacific Panamax Rates Remain Steady
  • Petroleos de Venezuela Delves Into E-Commerce Arena
  • Northrop May Amend Merger Agreement With Litton
  • Knightsbridge Tankers Announces Dividend Surplus
  • New COO At Canada Steamship Lines

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2001
  • Aker completes seismic assets disposal
    France's CGG picks up two ships plus data in cash and equity deal.
  • Improper cargo stowage sank Adriatic ro-ro
    Croatian officials have released initial findings into the sinking of the Nautika 64.
  • Long Beach in large gantry crane order
    China's Shanghai Zhenhua Habour Machinery Corp has scooped a massive crane order form the US port.
  • Knightsbridge declares $29m payout
    The tanker owner is coining the cash with shareholders the winners.
  • ISMA urges action on ports of refuge
    Alan Ward, of the International Ship Managers' Association, has condemned the treatment of the damaged tanker Castor.
  • Banks challenge "illegal" ship sale
    Mortgagees to fight auction of five reefers for a quarter of market price.
  • Ore bulker remains stranded off Taiwan
    A grounded bulker is developing a list as bad weather delays salvage efforts.
  • DFDS moves into LISCO driving seat
    Danish owner heads negotiations for Lithuanian Shipping Co as Danny Johananoff's BB Bredo takes a back seat.
  • Daewoo confirms gas ship newbuildings
    Korea's Daewoo is now sitting on an enviable clutch of LNG carrier orders.
  • Irish Continental profits crash
    Ferry company Irish Continental has been hard hit by the abolition of duty free sales and higher fuel costs.
  • Greek shipping on top of the world
    The growing Greek-flagged and Greek-owned fleet remains the world's biggest, the country's Maritime Chamber said.
  • UAE drydock off to busy start
    Gulf drydock repairs seven ships ahead of official opening.
  • Samsung sues banks over unpaid fees
    The Korean chaebol is taking legal steps to recover fees due to its construction subsidiary.

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