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BRIEFS
September 4, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indonesia ready to free dredgers on bail
    INDONESIAN authorities said they would release nine vessels accused of illegally dredging sand off Riau province for Singapore reclamation projects if their owners agree to post bail.
  • Bunker fuel prices soar in S'pore
  • P&O ferry docks, launches probe
  • Evergreen Marine posts NT$377m H1 loss
  • Aussies tighten rules for shipping livestock
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan to probe price cut plan by three big airlines
    JAPAN's anti-monopoly watchdog said yesterday it was investigating airfare cuts by the country's three largest carriers to see if they amounted to unfair price-fixing.
  • Philippine airport terminal consortium rejects govt charges
  • Sydney traffic to pick up soon: Macquarie Airports
  • Recent acquisitions help CNAC post 6.5% increase in H1 profits
  • LOG Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indonesia ready to free dredgers on bail
    INDONESIAN authorities said they would release nine vessels accused of illegally dredging sand off Riau province for Singapore reclamation projects if their owners agree to post bail.
  • Bunker fuel prices soar in S'pore
  • P&O ferry docks, launches probe
  • Evergreen Marine posts NT$377m H1 loss
  • Aussies tighten rules for shipping livestock
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan to probe price cut plan by three big airlines
    JAPAN's anti-monopoly watchdog said yesterday it was investigating airfare cuts by the country's three largest carriers to see if they amounted to unfair price-fixing.
  • Philippine airport terminal consortium rejects govt charges
  • Sydney traffic to pick up soon: Macquarie Airports
  • Recent acquisitions help CNAC post 6.5% increase in H1 profits
  • LOG Book

Sched Netweb site
  • YICT, Chinese Customs reform transhipment procedures
  • Shanghai box traffic jumps 33pc, set to rival Kaohsiung
  • P&ON revamps South Africa / Asia service, cuts transit
  • Caria makes maiden Jurong call in new UniGear service
  • Le Harve port woos Malaysian agents and forwarders
  • ABP names asst port manager, inks deal with Peacock
  • OOCL raises intra-Asia rates
  • Cathay, Dragonair face off in a network, capacity expansion
  • Danzas launches peak season HK / US charter service

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Shanghai terminals overcharging
    A Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) senior executive has said Shanghai's terminals are 'charging first-world charges with its fourth-world facilities', despite cutting its handling rates earlier in the year.
  • Frans Maas sold air cargo forwarder
    ASN GmbH, being a Frans Maas subsidiary, and Mr. Ger Daniels, managing director of ASN GmbH has reached an agreement to transfer the activities of ASN GmbH to ASN B.V.
  • Danzas with expanded charter service Hong Kong
    Danzas said it is meeting increased cargo demand during peak season period from July to December 2002 with a new charter service programme in Hong Kong.
  • United in severe problems
    The prospect that United Airlines may be forced to file for bankruptcy protection increased on Friday after its leading pilots union called its wage cut proposal 'unrealistic'.
  • Hapag-Lloyd expecting recovery after dive
    Hapag-Lloyd reported saw its first-half profit sliced to just 12 million euro from 122 million in 2001, while its turnover slid 9 per cent to 1.1 billion euros as a result of lower freight rates.
  • July air cargo up 5.9 per cent
    In July 2002 domestic air cargo volumes in the US were up 9.7 per cent, while international Revenue Ton Miles were up 2.4 per cent.
  • Cuts Air Canada, Qantas to Taiwan
    Air Canada and Qantas Airways are cutting flights to Taiwan owing to dwindling profits on the routes. Air Canada will suspend its daily services between Vancouver and Taipei.
  • 3.5 percent more turnover ChemOil
    During the 2001 financial year, ChemOil Logistics AG, Basel, achieved a turnover of 106 million Swiss Franc (CHF), shipping more than 6 million tonnes of dangerous goods by rail. In the first half of 2002 turnover rose by 3.5 per cent.
  • Mitsui logistics for Suntory Thailand
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(Molthai) and Thailand Intermodal Systems Co., Ltd. (Timco) were contracted to provide logistics services for Suntory products in Thailand, serving distributors and some retail shops.
  • Transfracht sells CIS business
    Transfracht (TFG) announced the sale of its CIS business unit to InterRail Services GmbH (IRS), Berlin, the Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF), Basel, and Transasia Holding AG, St. Gallen, joint venture.
  • Labour action West Coast dangerous
    A slowdown at the vital West Coast ports - which currently handle 42 per cent of the US's waterborne trade - would have a serious impact on the US economy with a 10-day shutdown estimated to cost up to $19 billion.
  • Evergreen with new Asian services
    Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd (EMC) has launched a network of new services covering East Asia and between East Asia and the Middle East.
  • Texaco executive to head United Airlines
    The board of United Airlines on Monday appointed Glenn Tilton as its chief executive. Mr. Tilton, 54, is an oil executive from Texaco who has taken a back seat since the company merged with Chevron.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Evergreen launches new Asian regional services - Links between Asia & Middle East
  • China seen as major hub for plastic processing sector
  • Vegetable exports from Kerala shoot up
  • India to press for greater protection against 'sensitive' items imports
  • WTO to hear India's plea against bedlinen duty in EU
  • Another loading record set at Mumbai Port
  • Panamax vessel docks at Chennai Port
  • Record handling of copper concentrate at Tuticorin Port
  • Air-India makes Rs 17-cr. profit in first quarter
  • Simplified used loom import procedures soon - DGFT to issue notification
  • Strategy to raise tea exports to 270 million kg
  • SRTEPC submits injury petition to EC against duties on PTY
  • Synthetic fibre industry urges govt to reduce excise duty to 16 pc
  • Planning Commission suggests duty reduction to increase exports
  • WTO pact will benefit India: Apeda chief
  • Dedicated movement of lustre-loss wheat to commence soon - Rs 3,960 per tonne price for exporters
  • Base import of crude soya oil fixed
  • IPMA favours fixing of paper export limit for this fiscal
  • Flower project in Uttaranchal
  • Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications - Compiled By M. Sreedharan
  • Officials shuffled in Commerce Ministry
  • World meet on IPR on Sept. 12
  • Comp-Air 2002 on Sept. 4, 5
  • CII to hold trade fair in Kabul from Sept. 26

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Panama sees good demand and softer prices
  • Labour disruptions loom again at US West Coast
  • Uruguay demand may outstrip supply short term
  • New venture for bunkers in Brownswille, Texas
  • Fujairah maintains static composure
  • Brazil market update - further price increase
  • Mexico to increase crude output
  • OPEC production to increase?
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Monday)
  • Contact details for Lanka Marine Services after JKH purchase
  • Demand in Busan picks up after fall in bunker market
  • Rotterdam: More selling interest
  • Oil softer on Iraqi diplomacy effort
  • Brazil market update

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Skynet Asia Airways: new Japanese airline
  • Thai Airways to add new service to Geneva
  • Continental Airlines plans to offer daily services to Geneva next year
  • Grimaldi receives Monfalcone concession
  • CN opens terminal in Taschereau/Montreal
  • GWI takes over Utah Railway
  • Brenntag expands in Bulgaria
  • Thiel Logistik's profits plummet
  • Swisslog remains in the red
  • Exel increases turnover in the first half of 2002

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Liberia ratifies air pollution convention
    Prospects look better for implementation of international controls on NOX and SOX
  • ABS busy with Brazil FPSO's
    ABS is involved with five major conversions
  • Austal ship wins Marine Corps praise
    The Marine Corps has been impressed with the performance of its first Theater Logistics Vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Fishing boats branded a 'menace' after Bow Eagle
    THE fishing industry's navigational safety record has come under fire following the collision between the Norwegian tanker Bow Eagle and a French fishing boat.
  • Norway seeks extradition of Filipino mate
    NORWAY has demanded to take into custody Ronnie Zape, the Filipino second mate of the Bow Eagle, the Odfjell chemtanker that allegedly failed to stop after a fatal collision with a French fishing boat, writes David Osler.
  • Baltic Exchange warns on tax
    A DOOMSDAY scenario has been drawn for London's pre-eminence in maritime services if the government attacks the tax-friendly position of UK-based foreign shipowners, writes Tony Gray.
  • Stolt-Nielsen dumps auditor Arthur Andersen
    Stolt-Nielsen and subsidiary Stolt Offshore announced an extraordinary general meeting next month to sever the group ties with the firm.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • China merges Suzhou ports
  • PTP holds talks with US Customs
  • Africans found dead on bulk carrier
  • Contact lost with abandoned crew
  • London threatened by tax changes
  • Stranded crew 'can go home'
  • Claro to bid for banana concessions
  • Kandla clears box terminal plan
  • Liberia's Marpol move welcomed
  • B+V to strengthen HDW co-operation
  • Sheep deaths prompt investigation
  • Vallarpadam divides ministries
  • Riovia partners might walk away
  • US in crude political manoeuvre
  • Owner to sell cruiser for survival
  • Work begins on Kwangyang berths
  • Typhoon hits export cargo in Korea
  • Agents oppose Uruguay bill
  • Bow Eagle officer faces extradition

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Business as usual on West Coast
    But terminal operators are bracing for possible slowdowns after dockworkers walk out of contract negotiations.
  • Consolidated Freightways shuts down
    The nation's third-largest long-haul motor carrier planned to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday.
  • Exel buys Power U.S., UK units
    The U.K.-based third-party logistics provider said it intends to buy two divisions of The Power Group, a privately-held provider of logistics and packaging services based in Illinois.
  • Moller, PSA eye Puerto Rico port project
  • Evergreen to take over cross-strait run from Uniglory
  • HK panel blasts terminal fees
  • EVA cargo revenue up
  • Polar Air to resume India service
  • Sea Star names traffic director
  • Danzas makes Canada changes
  • Southwest reaches pact with mechanics
  • Peugeot Citroen tests Bolero

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Consolidated Freightways demande le Chapter 11
    Une des plus anciennes et plus grandes entreprises de groupage (LTL) des Etats-Unis, Consolidated Freightways, a annoncé lundi qu’elle mettait fin à ses activités avec effet immédiat et a demandé la protection du “Chapter 11” uniquement pour permettre un processus de liquidation ordonné. Le 14 août dernier, elle avait déjà donné une indication que cela allait très mal, ayant demandé un délai pour la publication de ses résultats trimestriels. Plus de 15.500 employés (sur 18.000) ont immédiatement perdu leur emploi. Les filiales CF Airfreight et Canadian Freightways sont néanmoins sauves. Précisons d’emblée que cette faillite n’implique pas le groupe CNF (dont font partie Con-Way et Menlo Logistics), celui ayant effectué un spin-off de Consolidated Freightways en 1996.
  • ChemOil Logistics augmente son CA de 3,5% au premier semestre
    ChemOil Logistics AG fête son troisième anniversaire. En 2001, la société a réalisé un chiffre d’affaires de 106 mio. de CHF et a acheminé plus de six millions de tonnes de marchandises dangereuses. Au premier semestre 2002, le CA a augmenté de 3,5%.
  • Laurus Belgium va vendre deux centres de distribution
    Dans le cadre d’un vaste plan de restructuration, Laurus Belgique va vendre les centres de distribution à Ans et Marloie. C’est ce qui ressort du nouveau plan d’affaires qui devrait remettre l’entreprise sur la bonne voie. L’objectif est de réduire les coûts logistiques. Au cas où aucun acquéreur ne se présente, les deux implantations seront fermées.
  • USA côte Ouest: la grève des dockers semble inévitable
    L’International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) ayant quitté la table des négociations qui venaientt à peine de reprendre, la perspective d’une grève générale se précise de plus en plus. L’organisation syndicale a également mis un terme à la prolongation par tranche de 24 heures de la convention salariale qui est venue à expiration le 1er juillet dernier, ce qui ouvre la voie à des actions impliquant un ralentissement du travail dans les ports de la côte ouest.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
  • Bow Eagle watch officer to be extradited
    But rating who also witnessed collision escapes extradition to be on call as witness.
  • Marathon mops up Enron LNG assets
    US oil company buys terminal access in the US but still needs cargoes and ships.
  • Former Silja chief back in business
    Jukka Suominen lands chairmanship of Finland's Eckero Line two years after leaving rival owner.
  • SSY snaffles Clarkson's top futures broker
    Forward Freight Agreement Brokers' Association head Mark Richardson jumps ship to join opposition.
  • Tax changes could scare off UK's foreign owners
    Baltic Exchange commissioned report warns of fallout for London's marine sector.
  • K Line buys back a million shares
    Japanese owner aiming to spend up to $22m on retiring own stock.
  • Damen to build six cargoships for Ukrainians
    Dutch group's Ukraine yard wins $40m contract from Ukrrichflot.
  • MOL gets the drinks in
    Japanese giant signs deal to ship Suntory products to Thailand.
  • Japan maritime stocks see red
    Yards and owners fail to escape stock market decline as Nikkei 225 hits 19-year low.
  • Suez Canal builds revenues
    Egyptian waterway experienced increased vessel traffic in July.
  • Faros cosies up with V.Ships
    Greek owner sends representative to work in London ship manager's office.
  • Wuhu inks Callimanopulos newbuilds
    Chinese shipyard secures potential four-ship deal from offshore arm of New York-based Greek owner.
  • Murmansk adds two tankers as oil terminal opens
    Russian owner is building fleet to win arctic business from Lukoil.
  • Australia to investigate sheep-at-sea deaths
    Some 14,500 dead animals dumped overboard from four ships as protestors call for live-export ban.
  • Hunterston drags down Clydeport
    Coal volumes dip at Scottish ports and shipping company's flagship facility.
  • Orpheus Asia set for lengthy absence
    Idemitsu VLCC is likely to be out of action for months while awaiting repairs to damaged crankshaft.

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